Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Crocodile propelling itself out of the water will strike fear into your heart
As a photographer for National Geographic, Trevor Frost has a much cooler job than most. His latest project required him to get way up close to a saltwater crocodiles in northern Australia, where he captured POV video of what it's like to get trapped in a croc's jaws. See also: The bizarre ways that animals sleep But one of the coolest … [Link]
Mashable » Soaking wet dad is the picture of selfless parenting
Ungrateful children, hug your parents. They've done a lot for you. Take for example, this dad, who exemplifies what it means to be a selfless caregiver. See also: 21 dads who are still adjusting to parenthood View post on imgur.com From the looks of that soaked dress shirt, these two have been outside for a while. Plus, this kid doesn't even … [Link]
Slashdot » Intelligence Start-Up Goes Behind Enemy Lines To Get Ahead of Hackers
anlashok writes: The Times profiles a company called ISight, which sells computer security intelligence gathered by professionals from the "dark web". From the article: "ISight's investors, who have put $60 million into the company so far, believe that its services fill a critical gap in the battle to get ahead of threats. Most security companies, like FireEye, Symantec, Palo Alto … [Link]
Mashable » Burberry (yes, Burberry) comes to Apple Music
Apple Music just got a little classier. Burberry will add its own curated music channel to Apple Music on Wednesday. The company becomes the first fashion brand with a channel on Apple’s music service, joining the likes of Rolling Stone, NME and Vice. See also: Apple embraces its future as a very expensive luxury brand The channel isn’t a live station … [Link]
Mashable » Carly Fiorina tells Donald Trump what a president's face looks like: a woman
Donald Trump's potshots at the faces and figures of his female opponents may finally be coming back to haunt him. Last week, the presidential hopeful aimed his latest volley of disparaging comments against women at fellow Republican contender Carly Fiorina. "Look at that face!" Trump told a Rolling Stone reporter. "Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?!" … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Mondo, Minecraft Server, YaaS, Spoonacular
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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Popular Science » SpaceX Dragon Capsule Could Bring Soil Samples Back From Mars
Dragon capsule lands on Mars Illustration by SpaceX SpaceX’s Dragon capsule has been dutifully carting supplies to and from the International Space Station since 2012. Now a team of researchers wants to send the Dragon capsule to Mars and back. The “Red Dragon” mission concept is just a concept, with no formal plans to carry it out yet. But scientists … [Link]
Slashdot » Neural Network Chess Computer Abandons Brute Force For "Human" Approach
An anonymous reader writes: A new chess AI utilizes a neural network to approach the millions of possible moves in the game without just throwing compute cycles at the problem the way that most chess engines have done since Von Neumann. 'Giraffe' returns to the practical problems which defeated chess researchers who tried to create less 'systematic' opponents in the … [Link]
Popular Science » Can Ozone Therapy Treat Ebola?
A patient undergoing ozone therapy James Mutter via Wikimedia Commons At this time last year, the Ebola outbreak was just beginning to ravage its way through West Africa. Now, as the death toll has risen to unprecedented numbers, scientists have scrambled to find quick, effective treatments. According to a study published in the 2016 issue of the African Journal of … [Link]
Popular Science » A Quick Soak In Solution Turns Brain Tissue Transparent
From X-rays to MRIs, doctors learn a lot about the body any time they find a new way to see it. For years, researchers have been trying to find a way to see inside the brain to better understand how different structures work together. Now a team of Japanese researchers has developed a method that could help answer questions about … [Link]
Popular Science » Could Netflix Be The Best Untapped Dating Network Online?
'Netfling' is a concept for a dating app based on Netflix ratings SuperHeroes Amsterdam A proposed app hopes to skip the pleasantries and get to the most important online dating question: what shows do you like to stream? The app, called "Netfling," is so far just a concept proposed by "digitally born and raised" ad agency SuperHeroes Amsterdam, albeit one … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook is working on a 360-degree video app, report says
Facebook may be working on a new kind of virtual reality The company is creating a standalone app for immersive 360-degree videos, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. See also: 1 billion people used Facebook in 24 hours The app, still in an early phase of development, is compatible with both iOS and Android, according to the report … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Establishes Automotive Security Review Board
An anonymous reader writes: To help mitigate the cyber-security risks in connected automobiles Intel has established the Automotive Security Review Board (ASRB). Intel says: "The board will encompass top security industry talent across the globe with particular areas of expertise in cyber-physical systems. The ASRB researchers will perform ongoing security tests and audits intended to codify best practices and design … [Link]
Mashable » Aggressive mountain goats close down Idaho hiking trail
CLARK FORK, Idaho — The U.S. Forest Service has temporarily closed a northern Idaho hiking trail over concerns about aggressive mountain goats after one animal bit a hiker and others reportedly tried to head-butt or charge visitors. Scotchman Peak Trail, which leads to the summit of Bonner County's tallest mountain, was closed Friday, the Daily Bee reported. Visitors to the trail … [Link]
Mashable » LAPD bets the next standard-issue police car will be an electric vehicle
A Tesla Model S is about as far from a Ford Crown Victoria as you can imagine, but the former might just replace the latter in the police fleets of the U.S. As part of a larger effort to be more environmentally friendly, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced Friday that it would be leasing a Tesla Model S P85D … [Link]
Popular Science » Bats Are Worth $1 Billion To Corn Industry
Bats Roy Niswanger/Flickr CC by 2.0 It's almost that time of year again. The weather is cooling down, just in time for decorations of harvest and Halloween to adorn candy shelves and craft stores. Bushels of corn and bats are at just about every grocery and drug store in the country, but bats and corn don't just make attractive fall-themed … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » API Science Tool Marks Maturity of API Provider and Consumer Market
API Science is a cloud-based API monitoring service that embodies a new generation of API tools that support API runtime production operations.
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Slashdot » How To Find Out If GCHQ and the NSA Spied On You, and How To Complain
Mark Wilson writes: Privacy International has create a platform through which individuals and organizations can file complaints with GCHQ about surveillance of phone calls and internet usage. The charity has long concerned itself with government surveillance, particularly the sharing of data between the NSA and GCHQ. The legality of mass surveillance has been questioned by many, and it has already … [Link]
Mashable » 'Spotlight' movie review: A thrilling dive into masterful journalism
TORONTO — Veteran journalists know it well: That jolt of adrenaline right at the moment when you've got a hot story locked down, something important you've been working on for a good long while and no one else has — and all that's left to do is write and publish. It's enough to make a grown professional run through the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » You Know You Want One: 12″ Cthulhu Action Figure [Pic + Videos]
Warpo, a collectible toy company based in Sycamore, IL, has created a 12″ Cthulhu action figure that might rob you of your soul if you ever decide to purchase one. The toy’s first soul eating commercial is above, and the second, below. Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn. The Great Old One shall return to rule the earth… but not … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Added Protection For Tor’s .onion Addresses
The .onion domain used for sites accessed via Tor has been officially recognized as a top level domain. Rather counter-intuitively, the move is designed to give .onion sites special treatment for added protection. Until now, the presence of .onion in a website address wasn’t officially recognized as a traditional domain and instead was designed solely for Tor-enabled browsers to find … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Amazing Alternate Movie Endings That You’ve Never Seen [Video]
Top 5 Alternate Endings That Could Have Drastically Changed Movies! The Amazing Spider-Man 2, I Am Legend, Terminator 2 and more! [Screen Rant] The post 5 Amazing Alternate Movie Endings That You’ve Never Seen [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Australia's new Prime Minister actually understands climate change
Malcolm Turnbull has replaced climate change doubter and coal industry booster Tony Abbott as Australian Prime Minister This means that one of the world's least enthusiastic backers of a new climate treaty has just been removed from the global stage — less than three months before a crucial round of climate talks While vowing to retain the party's policies on climate … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey murders a dragon in her first 'Game of War' spot
The days of seeing Kate Upton on every banner ad are nearly over. Mariah Carey's first spot for mobile strategy title Game of War – Fire Age appeared online Monday. Not only does Carey appear as Athena in some epic battle armor, but we're also treated to appropriate snatches of her 1993 hit "Hero." (What, they couldn't fit in "Fantasy"?) … [Link]
Mashable » Mary Poppins is coming back in a new live-action Disney musical
Everybody’s favorite magical nanny is the latest classic to receive Disney's live-action reboot treatment A source has told Mashable that a new Mary Poppins live-action musical is indeed in the works, as first reported by Entertainment Weekly. See also: 12 live-action Disney films that are coming whether you like it or not According to EW, the new movie will take place … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Found Guilty of "Abusing Dominant Market Position" In Russia
An anonymous reader writes: Russia's anti-monopoly regulator has ruled that Google has violated Russian antitrust laws by requiring that manufacturers pre-install its services on their devices. Stock in Russian search firm Yandex has soared since the ruling. Cnet reports: "The agency, Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service, has 10 days to issue a full ruling. In the ruling, Russia can outline adjustments … [Link]
Mashable » Meet Australia's new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull: centre-right leaning, filthy rich and now Australia's new leader. Turnbull is soon to be sworn in as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia. It follows a leadership spill — a favourite pastime for Australian political watchers — in which the former conservative Prime Minister Tony Abbott was dumped by his colleagues in a party room vote on Monday, 54 … [Link]
Mashable » 'Inception on Elm Street' is the suspense mashup your mind can't handle
Hopefully, somewhere in the nebulous hall of film legends, Wes Craven is giving his nod of approval. This video mash-up from the Vimeo user whoispablo effortlessly blends the simul-creepy stories of Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street and Christopher Nolan's Inception, starting in with the line, "He's decided to cross over, out of films, into our reality. There is a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Kocomojo Remixes Beacons and Google Maps To Drive Customer Loyalty
What do you get when you combine the power of low-energy Bluetooth beacons (like Apple's iBeacon or Google's Eddystone) , the Google Maps API, and a marketing app that can deliver special offers to the smartphones of passers-by in real time?
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Mashable » Details, and more questions, emerge after Egyptian attack on Mexican tourists
More details have emerged in Sunday's attack by Egyptian security forces on a group of Mexican tourists in the Wahat area of Egypt's Western Desert. It involved assault from the air as well as fire from ground forces The security forces were said to be on an "anti-terror operation" at the time of the attack, during which at least 12 tourists … [Link]
Mashable » A&E to air interviews with Bill Cosby accusers in new special
Some of the women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault will tell their stories on an A&E special airing Thursday The network on Monday said the one-hour special, Cosby: The Women Speak, will offer "intimate interviews" with more than a dozen new and past accusers and "piece together the downfall [of] one of the most respected entertainers in American … [Link]
Mashable » A Whitney Houston hologram will dance with everybody on world tour
The late Whitney Houston will make a posthumous comeback as a hologram in 2016. Holographic Houston will embark on a world tour next year, starting with a live-streamed concert that will be recorded at a yet-to-be-announced U.S. venue The hologram tour is a partnership between Hologram USA and Houston's sister Pat Houston, who is the president of the legend's estate. (No … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ultimate All-in-One Gun Game [Video]
Guns galore! [CorridorDigital] The post The Ultimate All-in-One Gun Game [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Speed dating shows arranged bird marriages lead to bad parenting
Zebra finches who raised chicks with their mate of choice proved to be better parents than those that had an arranged partnership
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Slashdot » Arrangement With Science Publisher Raises Questions About Wikipedia's Commitment To Open Access
Applehu Akbar writes: Elsevier, the science publisher notorious for maintaining high-priced research journals in a time when web technology can accomplish the same tasks for a fraction of the price, has donated free ScienceDirect accounts to a select group of "top Wikipedia editors" as an incentive for citations referencing its paywalled journals. This arrangement is being criticized for its effect … [Link]
Mashable » Satellites in space catch amazing photos of weekend solar eclipse
A satellite in space caught an amazing photo of a partial solar eclipse Sunday. The partial eclipse was only visible from the southern Indian Ocean, parts of southern Africa and Antarctica on Earth, but the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-2 spacecraft had a better view of the cosmic event from orbit See also: Views of the solar eclipse from all over, … [Link]
Mashable » Concussions, big-name injuries plague NFL's violent first week
Dez Bryant. Luke Kuelchy. Terrell Suggs If you made the reasonable-at-first-glance assumption that these big names were a few of the best performers from the first week of the 2015-2016 NFL season, you'd be wrong They're actually three top stars who left their teams' opening games with injuries, after a violent opening NFL Sunday that saw players of all abilities struck … [Link]
Popular Science » Former Hyundai CEO Will Lead Google's Self-Driving Car Initiative
Google Self-Driving Car Prototype Google John Krafcik will now lead the project Google is getting serious about its driverless vehicle program. Their autonomous pod prototype moved from the company's campus to actual roads in 2015. Then the search giant brought its self-driving Lexus SUV to public roads in Austin, Texas the same summer. Now, moving things right along, Google has … [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA Put Robot Legs On A Helicopter Drone
DARPA MAR Lander Screenshot by author, from YouTube If takeoffs and landings are the trickiest parts of flight, then landing at sea, especially in choppy weather, is quite possibly the hardest landing this side of space. One way to improve the outcome of landings at sea is to give pilots more training and experience. Another, explored by DARPA, is to … [Link]
Mashable » Vanity Fair's 'titans of late night' photoshoot is missing a gender
Apparently, Samantha Bee and Chelsea Handler haven't proven themselves worthy of titan-hood yet. Vanity Fair just released an article, complete with photoshoot, about the "titans of late-night" — and together, they shine a harsh spotlight on the genre's lack of diversity. See also: Letterman: CBS had a 'good opportunity' for black or female 'Late Show' host The picture features 10 male … [Link]
Popular Science » What Are The Real Risks of Bioweapons Research?
Cover, Chem-Bio Defense Magazine Volume 8 No. 1 Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense After a scandal-plagued summer, last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that some of the Pentagon’s labs responsible for bioweapons research had accidentally sent out, well, plague. This comes after several months of revelations about Pentagon mishandling of dangerous specimens, … [Link]
Mashable » Arnold needs a 'Celebrity Apprentice' catchphrase: We've got 10 suggestions
Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking over Celebrity Apprentice, and he's got a big ego to fill. After presidential candidate and wall enthusiast Donald Trump was fired from the gig, NBC needed a new, larger-than-life host. And who better to run the fabled boardroom than the Terminator himself? See also: Paint With Donald Trump is the best way to make art in 2015 Of course, … [Link]
Mashable » Air India tells 130 cabin crew members they are too fat to fly
Last year, Air India warned about 600 employees — about 17% of the airline's cabin crew — that they must lose weight or they would be reassigned to jobs on the ground. India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation had issued guidelines on fitness and declared that female cabin crew with a BMI between 18 and 22 are "normal," between 22 and … [Link]
Slashdot » GameStart Uses Minecraft to Teach Kids Programming (Video 2)
As we said last week, "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 2), go back to last week's video (number 1) if you missed it, and … [Link]
Mashable » You have been warned, dogs: Tom Hardy will pick you up
An old acting school adage goes, "The path to an inspired performance is determined by the fluffiness of the puppy held." One star to abide by this wise rule is the new Mad Max himself, British heartthrob Tom Hardy Okay, this isn't a real acting rule, but if the Instagram account Tom Hardy Holding Dogs is any sign, Mr. Hardy may … [Link]
Mashable » Download Kim et al: Each Kardashian sister now has her own app
NEW YORK — The Kardashian/Jenners want you to be a part of their lives even more than you already are At the SoHo Apple Store in New York City on Monday, each sister (minus Kourtney whose website is coming soon) launched a brand new website and respective app to give an exclusive and personal look at each of their lives. See … [Link]
Mashable » Illinois refuses to make lottery payments, thus hitting the jackpot for outrage
There is a fight brewing to save the last glimmer of the American dream. No, we're not talking about the dream of owning a home, a feat that is less common in the U.S. today than any time since 1967. Nor are we talking about the idea of sending your children to college so they can have a better life, a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mario Reflects Back on His Life for His Game’s 30th Birthday [Video]
In a special 30th anniversary commentary track, a middle-aged Mario remembers the incredibly traumatic experience of Super Mario Bros. [The Watercooler] The post Mario Reflects Back on His Life for His Game’s 30th Birthday [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Relive an iconic hotel's 290-day journey from devastation to restoration
Promoted by HiltonCelebrate the reopening of the iconic Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort and its incredible restoration journey following the devastation of Hurricane OdileExperience the exceptional return yourself and book your trip today. A long road to recoveryIt's the only way to adequately describe the recent journey of the newly reopened gem of Hilton's resort portfolio – especially considering … [Link]
Popular Science » Sierra Nevada Snowpack Is At Its Lowest Level In 500 Years
East of The Sierra Nevada (from The San Joaquin Valley) François B. Lanoë With record-setting temperatures and the first ever mandatory state-wide water restriction, it’s not as if Californians need another reminder of just how serious the current drought is. Unfortunately, a study published today in Nature Climate Change does just that. And the news is ominous. As of April … [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA Taps Into the Brain To Give Patients Robo-Touch and Better Memory
Rebecca Boyle This prosthetic hand contains sophisticated torque sensors that can detect when pressure is being applied to any of its fingers, giving a user the sense of touch. ST. LOUIS — By hard-wiring into the brains of people with traumatic injuries, scientists have been able to restore the feeling of touch and to improve memories, according to researchers at … [Link]
Popular Science » How Do You Know If You Have A Tickborne Illness?
A tick takes a bite. What pathogens may be lurking in it? Mislav Marohnić/Flickr When you think of illnesses spread by ticks, Lyme disease probably comes to mind. It makes sense. After all, it’s arguably the most publicly discussed tickborne illness, at least in the United States. But recent reports point out that ticks spread a lot of other illnesses—more … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bees win as US court rules against neonicotinoid pesticide
The US ruling says pesticide use was approved on the basis of "flawed and limited" data, which some campaigners hope will turn the tide against neonicotinoids
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Mashable » 14 photos that show the devastation wrought by California's Valley Fire
One of the fastest-growing wildfires in California history struck an area about 100 miles north of San Francisco over the weekend. The Valley Fire has consumed more than 1,000 structures and at least 400 homes, growing to 61,000 acres as of Monday morning eastern time During the day on Sunday, the fire consumed about 40,000 acres in under 17 hours, a … [Link]
Slashdot » How Fine-Grained Will New Credentialism Get: Credit For Watching a TED Talk?
jyosim writes: In a sign of how willing some companies are to consider alternatives to higher education, services are popping up that allow employees to track their informal-learning activities so they can be added to their credentials. These activities can include such things as watching a TED talk, a Khan Academy video, or reading a newspaper article. "It’s easy to … [Link]
Mashable » History professor dead after shooting at Mississippi college
JACKSON, Miss. — A history professor was killed in his office at Delta State University in Mississippi, a coroner said Monday, and the campus remained on lockdown with the shooter still believed to be on the loose. Bolivar County Deputy Coroner Murray Roark identified the victim as Ethan Schmidt, who is believed to be in his 50s. It's unclear whether anyone … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron visits refugees in Middle East, calls for aid to region rather than Europe
AMMAN, JORDAN — UK Prime Minister David Cameron toured two refugee camps in the Middle East on Monday, urging the international community to prioritize aid to the 4 million Syrian refugees in the region. His visit comes on the same day European leaders held crisis talks in Brussels on how to redistribute the thousands of asylum seekers that have reached Europe's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Jeremy Corbyn: Where he stands on science and medicine
The new leader of the Labour Party supports action on climate change, and has created a shadow minister for mental health – but he fails on some issues
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Mashable » Bernie Sanders goes on a mission to reach conservative Christians
Bernie Sanders on Monday preached his election platform to an unlikely choir: Liberty University, the conservative, Christian school founded by evangelist Rev. Jerry Falwell. Sanders, whose liberal platform may seem at odds with the Liberty campus', delivered the school's convocation address. The independent senator from Vermont, who is jousting for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 race, said he chose the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Playing Make Pretend [Comic]
[Source: Fowl Language | Like Fowl Language on Facebook] The post Playing Make Pretend [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Sen. Ron Wyden Says CISA Data Collection Could Put Americans At Risk
blottsie writes: In a new interview, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) says the Cyber Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA) may put more Americans at risk because the U.S. government has failed to learn the right security lessons from the attack on the Office of Personnel Management. He says, in part: "I've been watching as this goes forward—there's this phrase going … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is How California Is Fighting One Of The Worst Wildfires Of The Season
Escaping the Valley Fire mulletFive Screenshot from a YouTube video of the Valley fire. This year's wildfire season in the western half of North America is undeniably terrible, and it isn't getting better. Scientists are saying that these are the driest conditions that California has faced in nearly 500 years–awful conditions for people and agriculture, but perfect for wildfires. Right … [Link]
Mashable » Terrence Howard believes 1×1=2, so he created his own language
If you believe the rules of basic arithmetic, Terrence Howard pities you The Empire star detailed his version of math — the "true universal math" — in an enlightening new Rolling Stone profile. As the Empire star puts it: "If Pythagoras was here to see it, he would lose his mind. Einstein, too! Tesla!" It's called Terryology See also: 8 Moments … [Link]
Mashable » Cookie's deadly 'Empire' pillow is now a backpack
NEW YORK — Hood By Air, the New York-based brand known for its gender-bending, androgynous aesthetic, wowed on Sunday with its ambitious spring 2016 show Men strutted down the runway in heels, as if an afterthought; women were brazenly strapped into nipple-grazing leather harnesses; one model wore a barely-there look that cheekily exposed all of her, well, cheeks Then there was … [Link]
Popular Science » Paralyzed Man Becomes First To ‘Feel’ With Sophisticated Hand Prosthetic
A man using prosthetics as part of DARPA's Revolutionizing Prosthetics program, started in 2006 DARPA Revolutionizing Prosthetics A 28-year-old man, paralyzed due to a spinal injury, was able to feel a physical sensation thanks to a hand prosthetic attached to his brain, DARPA announced on Friday. Though neuroprosthetics have become very advanced in recent years, enabling paralyzed patients to move … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing NFL photo looks just like a 'Madden' screenshot
Life imitates art, imitates life, imitates art … Whatever you want to call it, this is surreal. See also: NFL 2015: 5 juicy storylines we can't resist this season Mike Ehrmann of Getty Images snapped the incredible photo above late in Sunday's opening-week NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars. And — as Kevin Kaduk of Yahoo Sports pointed … [Link]
Mashable » Hope trumps despair among Syrian refugees in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon — As I write from Beirut, the epic sandstorm which swept in here from Syria has subsided after four days of sepia-tinted living. Not so the storm created in Europe as Syrians have streamed north to what looks like The Good Life after the bloody disintegration of home in Syria. See also: 7 heartbreaking photos that show the human … [Link]
Mashable » Laurene Powell Jobs pledges $50 million to create tech-focused 'Super Schools'
Laurene Powell Jobs, philanthropist and widow of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, has committed $50 million to XQ: The Super School Project, an effort looking to redefine and reimagine high school education in the U.S. The project is a competition-based endeavor, giving teams the chance to dream up what an effective, innovative high school would look like. The months-long competition to modernize … [Link]
Mashable » Your next car might have auto braking standard
Like seat belts and airbags before it, auto braking will soon transition from optional extra to standard feature. Ten automakers have said they'll make automatic braking a standard feature in their cars, as announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Saftey (IIHS). While a timeline for the standardization of the feature hasn't been … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West's surprise fashion show displaces angry designer
In true Kanye, the designer and rapper announced a surprise collection set to be shown during New York Fashion Week at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16 Yeezy x Adidas Season 2 is part two of Kanye West's collaboration with Adidas. Last February, West premiered Yeezy x Adidas at NYFW to a slew of front row stars, from Beyoncé and Jay-Z to … [Link]
Popular Science » Intel Vows To Stop Car Hackers
Intel Intel's vision for the connected car includes constant communication from devices on the road. Now, Intel has to make that vision safe. At one point in time, “lock your car” was the only security advice most drivers needed. But as the automotive industry becomes more connected to the internet, recent hacks show that vehicle computer security has been neglected … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Partners With CDNs to Help App Developers With Performance, Cost
According a blog post by Google Cloud Platform (GCP) product manager Ofir Roval, "Some of the most popular categories of web and mobile apps loved by users today — social, gaming, video, news, communications — carry with them hefty media assets, from retina-density images to HD video." But wit
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Slashdot » Only Self-Awareness Can Keep Drones Out of Do Not Fly Zones
szczys writes: Chris Anderson is on the bleeding edge of the drone world, having founded 3D Robotics (drone manufacturer) and DIY Drones (enthusiast site). He takes on the issue of people flying drones where they shouldn't, and concludes that making drones self aware is the best solution. This isn't the "robots are trying to kill you" type of self awareness. … [Link]
Mashable » California wildfires continue to grow as flames consume small towns
Fueled by the worst drought — and hottest drought — in California's recorded history, the Valley Fire spread faster than even the most veteran firefighters had ever seen before on Saturday and Sunday. A swift-moving wall of flames roared through Middletown, California, a small town of about 1,300 people, on Sunday, destroying at least 400 homes and businesses As of … [Link]
Mashable » This greasy bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken is actually a cake
If you hate the taste of fried chicken but for some reason love the way it looks, here's the dessert for you. Australian baker Branka Jegich has created a confectionary masterpiece nearly indistinguishable from a bucket of KFC's finest fried poultry, right down to the glistening golden skin. Except — surprise! — this classic meat bucket is actually a cake. See … [Link]
Mashable » 19 Jeremy Corbyn photoshops guaranteed to get you hot under the collar
LONDON – Fair warning: If you're reading this in a public place and you're the type of person that blushes easily, your best bet might be to bookmark the page and save it for a more private reading session later in the day. See also: People can't stop comparing Labour's new leader to Obi-Wan Kenobi In much the same way that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Did global warming play a role in Japan’s devastating floods?
A freak set of weather events led to tropical storm Etau dumping record amounts of rainfall, but climate change may have played a part too
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Mashable » Malibu's 'A to Z of Summer' is your ultimate guide for 2016
Malibu’s Best Summer Ever team was sent on an epic journey to find out what it takes to have the #BestSummerEver. The four YouTubers nailed it (you only have to watch the series to see that). They had the most awesome summer traveling around the globe scoping out party hacks, barbecue tricks, fun in the sun and plenty of cool adventures. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Getting Tased in Super Slow-Motion (28,000 FPS) [Video]
Warning, slightly gross! Gav from the Slow Mo Guys went to Arizona at Taser HQ to film a Taser being deployed at a human target in Super Slow Motion. [The Slow Mo Guys] The post Getting Tased in Super Slow-Motion (28,000 FPS) [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Sierra Nevada’s 500-year snowpack low deepens California drought
Snow on the Sierra Nevada mountains, whose melt supplies a third of California's water reservoirs, has hit a 500-year low
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New Scientist – News » Global warming slowdown could be over as temperatures soar
Huge events this year, such as the El Niño and changes to ocean currents are set to alter our weather far into the future, making 2015 pivotal for our climate
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Mashable » Romantic bejeweled faces on the Givenchy runway
Runway beauty looks usually involve layers of NARS foundation and entire palettes of MAC eye shadow. This wasn’t the case at Givenchy’s Spring 2016 show on Friday. Legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath implemented materials more often used as embellishments on clothing or upholstery, rather than skin. Commissioned by the brand's designer Riccardo Tisci to create a look that captured "a softness, … [Link]
Mashable » Arnold Schwarzenegger will replace Donald Trump on 'Celebrity Apprentice'
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the new host of Celebrity Apprentice The news comes a few months after NBC officially said hasta la vista to Donald Trump following comments he made about immigration The Terminator-turned-governator will start his reign in the boardroom when the show returns for the 2016-17 season “We are thrilled to be opening a powerful new chapter in the story … [Link]
Slashdot » Alabama Will Require Students To Learn About Evolution, Climate Change
An anonymous reader writes: For the first time, public school students in Alabama will be required to understand evolution, thanks to new curriculum rules behind implemented next year. Teachers in the state will also be required to discuss climate change. Not only did the 40-person, Republican-controlled Board of Education pass the standards unanimously, but nobody even spoke out against them … [Link]
Mashable » A glossary to help you understand what the hell 'Destiny' fans are talking about
Destiny is the Big Deal video game for Sept. 2015. Even if you don't play it yourself, you probably have friends who do. Or you've been adjacent to conversations about it. And whenever it comes up, you're probably lost. See also: What is 'Destiny,' and why are so many people talking about it? That's okay. There's a lot going on in Destiny, … [Link]
Mashable » 8 unique dishes for embracing your inner foodie in Thailand
In Thailand, foodies are made to feel right at home as fresh cuisine is plentiful at markets, roadside vendors and night bazaars. Some of Thailand’s more unusual foods can seem strange or foreign to the western tongue, but are well worth a try — and can even offer health advantages. “A lot of Thai believe in balancing foods in order to … [Link]
Mashable » 25 meaningful tattoos for introverts
Image: Mashable Composite, khaleesikelly on Instagram, lovedreamcapture on InstagramMany tattoos not only make a style statement; they reflect individual elements of one's personality Some extroverts may gravitate toward large, colorful tattoos. For introverts, however, a small, delicate tattoo can make a quieter statement. If you're an introvert looking for a gorgeous but simple tattoo, consider some of these ideas. See … [Link]
Mashable » Massive wildfires burn more than 100,000 acres in California
Two massive wildfires have burned nearly 200 square miles in northern California, and crews are still struggling to contain them The Valley Fire erupted early Saturday afternoon and roared through Middletown and several other communities in horse and wine country north of Napa, destroying hundreds of homes and other structures. That fire continues to burn in Lake County Gov. Jerry Brown … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Free eBook: Real-World Time Management (A $12.00 Value)
Today, we’ve got another free ebook for you guys: Real-World Time Management (A $12.00 Value!) An indispensable plan for creating more time and less stress in your life. Most of us dream about having a few extra hours in our day for taking care of business, relaxing, or engaging in the activities we most enjoy. But how can we make … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When an Opera Singer Inhales Helium [Video]
Watch as professional opera singer Christina Elizabeth performs “Deh Vieni Non Tardar” from The Marriage of Figaro under the influence of… helium! [Christina Elizabeth] The post When an Opera Singer Inhales Helium [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Bill Nye explains how our brains process the Internet using emoji
Bill Nye is here to explain how our brains process so much information when everything in our world is connected to the Internet, using a language everyone can understand — emoji! To learn more about GE's #EmojiScience, check out www.emojiscience.com. Read more…More about Science, Ge, Emoji, Watercooler, and Videos [Link]
Mashable » Here's Stephen Moyer as you've never seen him before in FX's 'Bastard Executioner'
Stephen Moyer isn't your favorite Southern bloodsucker anymore. Even so, his character in FX's The Bastard Executioner — a period drama set in 14th century Wales — is certainly still bloodthirsty. You'll see as much in this exclusive clip from the series premiere In it, Moyer's Milus Corbett, a devious Chamberlain, storms into the chambers of Baron Erik Ventris (Brian … [Link]
Mashable » A Texas high school cheer squad performed a routine set to audio from 9/11
In a video uploaded to Facebook on Friday, the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a Texas high school cheer squad performs a routine set to "God Bless the USA" and various audio clips from Sept. 11, 2001. At time of publication, the video had more than 20 million views on Facebook. Response to the video has been mixed — some … [Link]
Slashdot » Mt. Gox CEO Charged With Stealing $2.7 Million
An anonymous reader writes: After being arrested six weeks ago in Japan, Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has now been formally charged with the theft of $2.66 million worth of clients' money. "Tokyo-based MtGox shuttered last year after admitting 850,000 coins — worth around $480 million at the time, or $387 million at current exchange rates — had disappeared from … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Middleton's new haircut makes front page news in the UK, causes confusion
LONDON – So Kate Middleton has a new haircut, and on Monday morning it was front page news in both the Metro and the Daily Mail. See also: Crying child point-blank refuses to make friends with Kate Middleton The Duchess of Cambridge – and her new fringe – were pictured in the car with Prince William on Sunday, as they arrived … [Link]
Mashable » George Clooney wants more male leading roles to be rewritten for women
George Clooney has a very simple solution for Hollywood sexism: Just change more male parts into female characters. As originally written, Our Brand Is Crisis — which just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival — had a male lead who was based on the actual political strategist James Carville. George Clooney was attached to star in the film — until … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft holding Oct. 6 event: Is the Surface Pro 4 on tap?
Get ready for some more Microsoft Windows 10 hardware — and, perhaps, a look at the toughest competitor to the upcoming Apple iPad Pro, Smart Keyboard and Pencil. On Monday morning, Microsoft sent out invites to a special event in New York City on Oct. 6. A company representative told Mashable the event will represent "a continuation of the Windows 10 … [Link]
Popular Science » Uber Powerful: The Car Service's Brazen Plan To Become A Robotic Superpower
Uber Powerful Popular Science This past spring, two engineers huddled behind computer monitors as they fine-tuned a robotic ape. The 443-pound simian-inspired machine, called Chimp, would soon be competing in the Pentagon-funded DARPA Robotics Challenge. The competition to build disaster-response robots, which had started three years before, was nearing its final showdown. And Carnegie Mellon University’s Chimp was considered a … [Link]
Mashable » DARPA develops a way for humans to produce their own lifesaving vaccines
ST. LOUIS — The next factory for lifesaving drugs could be the human body itself. Scientists are developing a new vaccine-making method that co-opts the human body's ability to quickly create antibodies, its main weaponry for fighting disease, say researchers with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The new method of vaccine production would involve giving the body instructions for … [Link]
Mashable » NASA's 4K-resolution space channel is the closest thing to being in space
4K TVs are here and they're finally affordable enough to own, except there's next to no actual 4K content to watch on them. NASA's going to help change that. The space agency is teaming up with Harmonic, Inc., a company that specializes in video delivery infrastructures, to create a dedicated channel that will broadcast final frontier related content in spectacular 4K … [Link]
Slashdot » Philosophical Differences In Autonomous Car Tech
An anonymous reader writes: The Guardian has an in-depth article on the status of self-driving car development at BMW. The technology can handle the autobahn just fine, for the most part. But the article highlights philosophical differences in how various companies are developing self-driving tech. European and Asian car manufacturers are fine working on it piece-by-piece. The car will drive … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Videogame Vehicles So Rubbish We’d Rather Walk
Most of the time when you get vehicles in video games, they are pretty badass and give you a real sense of power. Except for these. These suck. [OutsideXbox] The post 7 Videogame Vehicles So Rubbish We’d Rather Walk appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The Church of Bacon exists, and it wants to help all couples get married
Bacon lovers — we are truly blessed. The latest billboards for the United Church of Bacon in Las Vegas are advertising the organization's commitment to offering free, legal wedding ceremonies to all couples See also: 5 Facts That Prove Bacon Is God's Greatest Creation Now the church has reported that membership has tripled in the last three months to more than … [Link]
Mashable » Investigators expect even more indictments in FIFA corruption probe
Investigators in the U.S. and Switzerland announced Monday that they expect more indictments in the sweeping FIFA corruption probe, suggesting that the pool of arrested soccer officials would soon expand. See also: How to fix FIFA: Tear it down and start again Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber said that a number of searches had been conducted in western Switzerland and that … [Link]
Mashable » Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney says Jack White tried to fight him in a bar
When Jack White gets mad, a seven nation army couldn't hold him back. But what about a tweetstorm? First, some background: Jack White and color-wheel-opposites the Black Keys have had bad blood for some time now. In 2013, emails relating to White's custody battle with ex-wife Karen Elson revealed that the former White Stripe didn't think kindly of Black Keys singer-guitarist … [Link]
Slashdot » Nintendo Names Tatsumi Kimishima As New President
RogueyWon writes: Following the death of Satoru Iwata in July, Nintendo has announced the appointment of Tatsumi Kimishima as its new president. The 65-year-old Mr. Kimishima has been serving as Nintendo's human resources director (PDF), following a previous stint as the CEO of Nintendo of America and earlier work on the management of the Pokémon franchise. Kimishima takes up post … [Link]
Mashable » Not everyone is taking David Cameron's tweet about the Labour Party national security 'threat' seriously
LONDON – People refusing to take politicians seriously is not exactly anything new, but the sarcasm reached new heights on Twitter recently. The latest bout came after David Cameron sent out a controversial tweet suggesting that the Labour party has become a threat to national security. See also: David Cameron offended an entire British region with an awkward mic slip Cameron's … [Link]
Mashable » The IRS will reject tax checks over $99,999,999, so don't even try
WASHINGTON — Owe the tax man $100 million or more? Your check is no good at the IRS. Starting next year, the IRS says it will reject all checks for more than $99,999,999. That's because check-processing equipment at the nation's Federal Reserve banks can't handle checks that big. Apparently, people sending huge checks to the federal government is a growing problem. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save 50% Or More on Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse, Mohu Leaf 50 Indoor HDTV Antenna
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, we have two great deals for you guys! First, Save 50% off on Logitech’s awesome G700s rechargeable gaming mouse! Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse. Full-speed USB performance whether wireless or wired: Executes commands up to eight times faster than a standard USB mouse –Logitech G700s 910-003584 Rechargeable Gaming Mouse – $99.99 $49.99 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Goku Travels on a Flying Nimbus at DragonCon 2015 (Video)
Dragon Con has a Goku with a flying nimbus and light up hands! [FUNimation] The post Goku Travels on a Flying Nimbus at DragonCon 2015 (Video) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » This man's dog is afraid of everything. Even a jar of mayonnaise.
Some dogs can be real scaredy cats. Facebook user Cody Viselli's dog is possibly the most cowardly pooch on the planet. He'll run from anything, from paper towels to a jar of mayonnaise to a tiny screw. At least this pup seems like he's good for a laugh because he's not much of a guard dog. via GIPHY Rational little … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo's new president brought Wii and 3DS to the U.S.
Nintendo has named late president Satoru Iwata's successor: Tatsumi Kimishima, the former Nintendo of America CEO whose reign spanned the U.S. release of the Wii and 3DS. Kimishima also spent some time working for The Pokemon Company and, more recently, as an executive in Nintendo's human resources department. His new leadership role comes at a pivotal moment for Nintendo: in addition to an … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Davis returns to work, won’t block marriage licenses
Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who has refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples despite a court order, returned to work Monday, saying she wouldn't block her deputies from issuing the licenses but wouldn't authorize them, either. U.S. District Judge David Bunning jailed Davis for six days for her refusal to comply after the Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex … [Link]
Mashable » 100 years of hamster beauty in 60 fascinating seconds
Hamster beauty has changed a lot over the past 100 years. Well, not really, but it's always fun to watch a hamster's cheeks puff up with each carrot bite In a parody of Cut Video's 100 Years of Beauty series, our stunning model Joy demonstrates how trends have changed for our little furry friends through the decades in this engrossing … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Danish Girl' review: All Hollywood prestige and nowhere to go
TORONTO — When an impeccably pedigreed "prestige" film like The Danish Girl has all its key elements hitting at peak performance, the result can — and often does — take your breath away And this film, about turn-of-the-20th-Century transgender pioneer Lili Elbe (née Danish landscape artist Einar Wegener), hits every Academy Awards joy-buzzer known to Hollywood. It's got socially relevant subject … [Link]
Slashdot » Vodafone Australia Employee Searched Journalist's Phone Records To Find Source
An anonymous reader writes: In 2011, a journalist named Natalie O'Brien published a series of stories on security problems in Vodafone's Siebel data system. "Customers' home addresses, driver's licenses and credit card details were all available online, O'Brien wrote, and criminal groups were paying for customers' private information." Now, Vodafone Australia has admitted that an employee went through her phone … [Link]
Mashable » Apple says iPhone pre-order sales could top 10 million
Surprise, surprise: Apple says its first weekend iPhone sales are off to its strongest start ever The company announced Monday that it is "on pace" to beat last year's opening weekend sales record of 10 million units sold. In an unusual move, Apple refrained from providing the exact initial pre-sale figures for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, which went on … [Link]
Mashable » Australia has a new prime minister after a dramatic leadership spill
Updated: Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 at 11.05 p.m. AEST with statements from Malcolm Turnbull In a single, tumultuous day, Australia found itself with one conservative prime minister dumped and a new one elected. New South Wales politician Malcolm Turnbull emerged victorious from a meeting of the Liberal Party in Canberra on Monday night, where a ballot took place awarding him the … [Link]
Mashable » The next chapter of 'StarCraft II' begins on Nov. 10
StarCraft II developer Blizzard Entertainment is notoriously tight-lipped when it comes to teasing release plans, so this is especially noteworthy: Legacy of the Void arrives on Nov. 10. The long-in-development second expansion introduces a new storyline that focuses on the game's Protoss faction. It's meant to conclude the narrative trilogy that began in 2010 with the release of StarCraft II: Wings of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Dark Souls III’ Statue Looks In-Game (And It’s Real Life)
So this statue that is an ode to Dark Souls III actually looks like it was captured using in-game footage. Thing is, this is actually a statue. Badass, huh? I wonder how many times they had to die while making it just to get it right. ( Dark Souls joke ever). (Imgur) The post ‘Dark Souls III’ Statue Looks In-Game … [Link]
Slashdot » Big Pharma Hands Out Fitbits To Collect Better Personal Data
An anonymous reader writes: Since the dawn of modern medicine, there have really only been two ways to know what a medical patient is doing: A) keep them around and monitor them, or B) ask them. The first is often impractical, and the second is fraught with misreporting. However, we're now in the age of data collection, and medical data … [Link]
Mashable » Google names John Krafcik CEO of self-driving car project
Google’s self-driving car project has a new CEO: John Krafcik, an industry veteran who had previously worked at Ford, Hyundai and, most recently, online car buying platform TrueCar Krafcik brings a great deal of experience to the role. Before serving as president of TrueCar, which he joined in 2014, he spent 10 years at Hyundai's U.S. business unit (five of those … [Link]
Mashable » The visual history of mass weddings, since 1864
1864A wedding group of Oxford professors.Image: Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesMass weddings have historically been held for reasons of convenience. Getting married in a group allows participants to share the costs of the ceremony, for starters. Some charities organize multi-weddings to give poorer couples the type of lavish celebration they would not typically be able to afford.The most famous practitioner of mass weddings is Reverend … [Link]
Mashable » Rational little girl explains why she isn't a princess, dad just doesn't get it
Parents just don't understand. JoJo, a reasonable little girl with a keen fashion sense, tries to calmly explain to her father why she isn't a princess. Apparently, it has everything to do with not having enough sparkly bracelets and headbands, which is a totally legit argument. A few days after posting the video above, JoJo's dad also posted another video, … [Link]
Mashable » The top 20 Twitter accounts to follow for career advice in 140 characters or fewer
Job seekers and professionals looking to manage or advance their careers have a wealth of resources available at their fingertips — so many resources, in fact, that it’s a bit overwhelming A quick Google search for "job advice" elicits over 600 million results. As Twitter becomes an increasingly useful tool for professionals to connect with hiring managers, it has also transformed … [Link]
Slashdot » Cancer Patient Receives 3D-Printed Titanium Sternum and Ribs
An anonymous reader writes: A Spanish cancer patient diagnosed with chest wall sarcoma has received the world's first 3D printed titanium sternum and rib cage. Anatomics, an Australian medical device company, designed and manufactured the metal rib cage. Cnet reports: "Once printed, finished and polished, the implant was couriered to the Salamanca University Hospital, where it was implanted into the … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Partnering With Indian Railways To Provide Wi-Fi Hotspots
An anonymous reader writes: Google and Indian Railways have partnered together for 'Project Nilgiri' which aims to set up more than 400 Wi-fi hotspots. IBTimes reports: "Internet access will be free for passengers after the system verifies a user's mobile number with a one-time password sent by text message. However, only the first 30 minutes of usage will be on … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's prime minister could be about to lose his job
This story has been updated throughout with statements from Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten Ending weeks of speculation and intrigue, Australia's prime minister Tony Abbott has been challenged for his job. In a short press conference on Monday, fellow Liberal Party member Malcolm Turnbull announced he would be taking on Abbott for the leadership of the party. Hours later, the prime … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 14 September 2015
Uber Would Like to Buy Your Robotics Department (NY Times) — If youre well versed in the area of robotics right now and youre not working on self-driving cars, youre either an idiot or you have more of a passion … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Getting Started with Julia – $11.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Getting Started with Julia" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-09-15 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » People can't stop comparing Labour's new leader to Obi-Wan Kenobi
LONDON – Jeremy Corbyn was elected as the new leader of the Labour party on Saturday, but before we can even broach the subject of policies or the future of the party itself, we've got a more pressing issue to discuss. See also: Donald Trump tweet demonstrates he has no idea who Jeremy Corbyn is Namely, the fact that Jeremy Corbyn … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Moonquakes unearthed in data from 1970s Apollo mission
An algorithm based on speech recognition software has dug up hundreds of tremors on the moon missed by earlier searches – and could help find quakes on Mars
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Slashdot » Australian Police Get McLaren and Aston Martin Supercars
An anonymous reader writes: Australia's New South Wales police department has added a pair of new cars to their fleet that are going to be very hard to outrun, a McLaren 650S and an Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. The vehicles aren't going to be used on the job, but as a promotional tool to help raise money for the families … [Link]
Mashable » Aussies are putting onions outside in tribute to their embattled prime minister
When current affairs demands it, the people of Australia can meme at the speed of sound. Mere minutes after Liberal Party politician Malcolm Turnbull officially declared he would be challenging Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott for the leadership on Monday, #putyouronionsout out began trending on Twitter. See also: Australia's prime minister could be about to lose his job The hashtag is … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron visits refugee camp in Lebanon
LONDON — David Cameron visited a refugee camp in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, close to the Syrian border, on Monday. During the trip, the prime minister met some of the people who are due to be flown to the UK as part of the country's commitment to accepting 20,000 Syrian refugees over the next five years. See also: Refugee crisis: Pressure piles … [Link]
Mashable » China blacklists 4 Chinese travellers who sang the national anthem to protest a flight delay
SINGAPORE — The Chinese government has blacklisted four of the Chinese tourists who staged a loud protest at a Bangkok airport in retaliation for a flight delay two weeks ago, SCMP reports. A group of tourists refused to board a plane at the Don Mueang airport in Bangkok on Sept. 4, after a 10-hour flight delay. They were supposed to get … [Link]
Mashable » 'Freeheld' review: Page and Moore put faces to domestic partnership cause
TORONTO — It's amazing to consider that a film set in 2005 can be such a period piece. But on the subject of marriage equality that is very much the case. Freeheld, a strictly by-the-numbers production that is nevertheless effective as a melodrama weepie, details the true story of New Jersey Police Detective Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) and her struggle to … [Link]
Slashdot » The Force Awakens With Devon's $28,500 Star Wars Limited Edition Watch
MojoKid writes: If the Force is strong in your bank account and you're looking for a new timepiece, luxury design firm Devon Works has come up with a limited edition watch that's perhaps more advanced than the Death Star. It's the new "Star Wars by Devon" co-branded watch with a patented system of interwoven "Time Belts" and hybrid electro-mechanical power. … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysian police arrest three people connected to Bangkok bombing
SINGAPORE — Malaysian police authorities have arrested three people suspected of being connected to the deadly Bangkok shrine bombing last month that killed 20 people. Malaysian police chief Khalid Abu Bakar told the press on Monday that two Malaysians and one Pakistani have been detained, after Thai authorities tipped them off. See also: Thailand's tourism industry braces for aftermath of Bangkok … [Link]
Mashable » Keyboardist nails the bass in Michael Jackson classic
Check out Italian keyboardist Marco Parisi grooving to a cover of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature." Your ears might hear an adept bassist, but you'll see Parisi playing an electronic keyboard called a Seaboard, instead. It's made by a London-based tech firm called Roli. See also: This cloud totally looks like a moonwalking Michael Jackson Roli says the device "reimagines the … [Link]
Mashable » Google exec dings celeb-driven services like Apple Music in op-ed
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt may not be running the ship any more in Mountain View, but he remains one of the most opinionated tech luminaries when it comes to the future of technology On Saturday, the executive chairman of Alphabet published an opinion piece on the topic of artificial intelligence on the BBC's website. Although the article is packed with … [Link]
Mashable » The bizarre ways that animals sleep
You aren't alone in your nightly tossing and turning. Sea lions do it, too. A new video by National Geographic details the strange ways different animals sleep. Walruses, for example, can sleep floating vertically in the water, their heads bobbing above the waves. When hippos sleep in water, some sleep under the water, occasionally popping up to take a breath … [Link]
Mashable » Miss America welcomes Vanessa Williams back after 32 years with an apology
Nearly 32 years after a controversy over nude photos resulted in Vanessa Williams having her Miss America title vacated, the organization welcomed Williams back at Sunday night's pageant with an apology for how the situation was handled See also: The Real Miss America: Celebrating role models who look more like you Miss America CEO Sam Haskell welcomed Williams, who was also … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Country To Avoid Government Surveillance?
simpz writes: Which country is best to choose for hosting Internet services and locating VMs to avoid government surveillance (both NSA and local)? It should be a country with good connectivity to the US and Europe, but have strong legal protections from mass surveillance. People talk about Switzerland, Norway and Iceland (even Spain). Anyone worked through the pros and cons … [Link]
Mashable » Investigation continues in Phoenix highway shootings, copycats arrested
As authorities in Arizona continue to pursue the case of multiple shootings of vehicles along a stretch of Interstate 10 in Phoenix, police have arrested a trio of teenagers who they say have been committing copycat crimes. See also: Authorities investigating series of highway shootings in Phoenix Police have questioned at least one person of interest who was detained on Friday … [Link]
Mashable » Mount Aso, Japan's largest active volcano, erupts
Updated with video at 4:24pm GMT+8 Japan's largest active volcano, Mount Aso, erupted on Monday morning, sending up ash and smoke 2,000m into the air. Japan's Meteorological Agency released surveillance footage showing a column of black smoke rising out of the volcano in the Kumamoto prefecture. See also: Stunning images of the Calbuco volcano eruption in Chile Volcanic plume rises … [Link]
Mashable » An unexpected development in 'Fear the Walking Dead'
Warning: This post discusses episode 3 of Fear the Walking Dead. Do not proceed if you haven't watched. Help has arrived on Fear the Walking Dead. Congrats, Madison and family, you are safe now See also: 'Walking Dead' web series: Zombies on a plane Except, probably not In fact, there's something very NOT comforting about the National Guard descending upon the … [Link]
Mashable » Egyptian security forces mistakenly fire on Mexican tourist group, kill 12
Twelve people, a mix of Egyptians and Mexican tourists, were killed and 10 were injured when Egyptian security forces mistakenly fired on their group in Egypt's Western Desert, the country's Interior Ministry announced Monday morning local time Egypt's interior ministry confirms death of 12 Mexicans and Egyptians in Western desert in mistaken attack by joint police/military unit — Tamer El-Ghobashy (@TamerELG) … [Link]
Mashable » Server company: Clinton email server not 'wiped,' deleted emails might be recoverable
The dark cloud of Hillary Clinton's email scandal continues to shadow the 2016 presidential candidate as the company in charge of Clinton's private email server says there is no indication the server was ever fully "wiped," according to the Washington Post, meaning it's possible that some of the 30,000 deleted emails might be recoverable See also: 'That was a mistake': 13 … [Link]
Popular Science » A Home Built to Minimize Energy Use and Maximize Storm Protection
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Mashable » Wake up America: Australians are taking your jobs, warns Bill Maher
While conservatives worry about Mexican immigrants coming to America, comedian Bill Maher knows who the real enemy is: Six-foot-four Australian bartenders. On his show Real Time with Bill Maher, the comedian decries the steady infiltration of the U.S. by Aussie immigrants. "You cannot swing a dead wallaby these days without hitting an Australian," he warns. Maher harkens back to a … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Resurrects the Title of President
theodp writes: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promoted General Counsel Brad Smith to president and chief legal officer Friday, the first time Microsoft has had a company-wide president since 2002. Smith has been Microsoft's point person on convincing Congress of America's tech-worker shortage, an assertion that is disputed by others. At a 2012 forum on STEM education and immigration reform, Smith … [Link]
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