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 » Ronda Rousey effortlessly slams TV show producer to the ground
Can someone cut Andy a break? Executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show and joke punching bag, Andy Lassner, was thrust into the crossfire of some playful wrestling with powerhouse Ronda Rousey. See also: A 20-foot mural honoring Ronda Rousey's awesomeness now exists Rousey, the self-proclaimed highest-paid athlete in the UFC and the first woman from the United States to win … [Link]
Popular Science » Confirmed: Enceladus Has A Global Ocean
Enceladus Cassini Imaging Team, SSI, JPL, ESA, NASA Saturn’s 300-mile-wide moon Enceladus is stretched and squeezed by gravitational interaction with its neighbors. The resulting friction heats its interior, and may power a system of hydrothermal vents below its south pole; such vents could be natural homes to rock-breathing microbes. Enceladus is not the block of ice that scientists once thought … [Link]
Mashable » Astronaut Scott Kelly will see 10,260 more sunrises and sunsets this year than you
Scott Kelly, the astronaut who embarked on a nearly 12-month long mission to space in March, will have been away for twice as long as the typical U.S. mission by the time he returns next year The special mission will help scientists understand what happens to the human body over an extended period in microgravity. Six months into his trip, NASA … [Link]
Mashable » Bugatti's new video game race previews Veyron successor
Want to drive the new Bugatti years before it comes out? You can play it in Gran Turismo. At the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Monday, Bugatti unveiled its Vision Gran Turismo, a virtual race car for the Gran Turismo racing game and a preview of Bugatti's future design directive. Consider this a preview for the successor to the mighty Veyron. See … [Link]
Slashdot » The Era of Open Source Cars
An anonymous reader writes: An article at Ars Technica details how open source is slowly but surely working its way into the automotive manufacturing industry. A company named StreetScooter is flattening the design process, having designers and engineers work directly with suppliers right from the get-go. Another company, Local Motors, has built an open source community that's 50,000-strong, whose members … [Link]
Mashable » How to get the most out of the new Snapchat update
Snapchat just got a huge update. The latest version of the app, which rolled out to iOS and Android Tuesday, adds a suite of new selfie tools, in-app purchases, a new Trophy case feature and more See also: You can now add rainbow tongues to your Snapchat selfies and pay for extra replays With so many updates it can be hard … [Link]
Mashable » Theta S camera: Big enough to capture 360°, tiny enough to fit in your pocket
The Theta S is a small, pocket-size camera that can take 360-degree photos and videos. The idea is to make it possible to capture awesome-looking, immersive photos and videos with something compact and easy to use. Read more…More about 3d Camera, Tech, Gadgets, and Ricoh Theta S
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ProgrammableWeb.com » No Strangers To Indecent Exposure, Kardashians End Up Exposing Fans Due To API Vulnerability
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Star Wars BB-8 Toy Proves Kittens Work for the Dark Side
Kittens meet the new Star Wars BB-8 toy. [Vanity Fair] The post New Star Wars BB-8 Toy Proves Kittens Work for the Dark Side appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Tinder ads tease Diesel fashion models as possible 'matches'
Swipe right, swipe left, swipe Diesel? Tinder launched its first ever fashion advertorial with Diesel's fall/winter 2015 campaign, on Monday. This roll-out marks Tinder's first ad campaign with a fashion brand 
Called "Decoded by Diesel," the brand created unique 15-second video ads specially for the mobile matchmaking service, with models playfully portrayed as possible matches "Tinder is the ultimate global … [Link]
Mashable » Artist creates a very fitting Donald Trump portrait using a paintbrush and a tampon
There has been no shortage of Donald Trump in headlines recently — in no small part thanks to his disparaging remarks about women and minorities One of Trump's most notable quotes was in reference to Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, who served as moderator during the first GOP presidential debate last month and grilled Trump on his history of sexist remarks … [Link]
Mashable » This video is basically the Kidz Bop version of 'Trap Queen'
Ladies, pre-teen YouTuber George Dalton thinks you looked "pretty awesome" as you walked in the door. In hopes of catching your eye, he's created what is essentially the Kidz Bop version of Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen," and a music video in which he and his fellow pre-teen friends illegally drive cars and roll out nonexistent pieces of pie dough. Are … [Link]
Slashdot » APIs, Not Apps: What the Future Will Be Like When Everyone Can Code
An anonymous reader writes: There's been a huge push over the last few years to make programming part of the core academic curriculum. Hype or not, software developer Al Sweigart takes a shot at predicting what this will be in a future where some degree of coding skill is commonplace and he has an interesting take on it: "More programmers … [Link]
Mashable » Illustrator imagines portraits of celebrities posing with their younger selves
Colombian illustrator Fulvio Obregon is having some fun with the A-listers who've been household names for as long as we can remember You know the ones — the accomplished actors, musicians and tech luminaries who've grown from fresh-eyed newcomers into career veterans over the past few decades. See also: 5 Timeless Oscar Stars Posing With Their Younger Selves The series — … [Link]
Mashable » 14 other Facebook buttons that need to exist
It looks like the Like button won't be alone on Facebook for long. During a town hall meeting on Tuesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that something like a Dislike button will be appearing on the social network soon, as a more realistic way of expressing a range of different emotions. (It's always been a conundrum: Do you Like a friend's status … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders to meet with prominent racial injustice activists
Bernie Sanders will meet with DeRay Mckesson, a prominent activist and organizer, in Washington on Wednesday, a Sanders campaign spokeswoman confirmed to Mashable. See also: Black Lives Matter activists release criminal justice reform plan Mckesson has been one of the most recognizable faces in protests against racial injustice and police brutality around the country, including in Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore, Maryland. … [Link]
Mashable » Jeff Bezos wants millions of people to live in space
CAPE CANAVERAL — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos wants millions of people living in space, and he is going to do his best — and spend whatever it takes — to make that happen On Tuesday, Bezos announced his company Blue Origin’s intention to build and launch rockets to orbit from here at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station by the end … [Link]
Popular Science » An Internet Map To Rule Them All
A map of the physical Internet Source: InterTubes: A Study of the US Long-haul Fiber-optic Infrastructure The red squares represent the physical Internet links connecting the long haul routes of fiber optics. Despite the fact that we use it every day, most of us don't really know where the Internet comes from or how it works. Hint: it's not magic, … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to find and open Destiny's secret 'stink room' chest
Destiny: The Taken King's new Dreadnaught exploration zone is a giant demon-alien spaceship that's packed with hidden secrets, invisible platforms and sealed chests packed with goodies. Figuring out how everything works is part of a community effort. Really, that's one of the great thrills of this game. So here's a cool thing, which we're sharing thanks to a discovery made by Mashable Photo … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Chemistry of Addiction (Science Video)
It’s a sinister condition that affects millions of Americans: addiction. Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, food or gambling, it can ruin lives. In support of National Recovery Month, which calls attention to substance abuse issues and treatment services, Reactions takes a look at the chemistry behind addiction. [Reactions] The post The Chemistry of Addiction (Science Video) appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Mashable » Why Future vs. Russell Wilson is the NFL season's best subplot
While the rapper Future's newest album, Dirty Sprite 2, isn't always quickly paced or directly aggressive, listening to it always make you feel like an untouchable king who can't be stopped. Someone who might just look up his old middle school bully, pay him a house call, ring his doorbell and kick him right in the nads. In other words, it's … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Switch Neurons Off and On Using Noninvasive Ultrasound
Jason Koebler writes: Optogenetics, the ability to control neurons using bursts of light, has been one of the most promising breakthroughs in neurology of this decade. It's been a boon for researchers, but its invasive nature (the brain must usually be exposed) has held the technology back. Sreekanth Chalasani of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies described a new, noninvasive … [Link]
Mashable » Parents (and everyone) should get paid leave from work, say 200 business professors
A bill that would set a standard for paid leave at workplaces nationwide is seeing unprecedented support from some of the nation's leading business schools. More than 200 faculty members from business schools including Harvard, NYU's Stern school and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton school have signed an open letter urging Congress to pass a Democratic proposal called the Family and … [Link]
Popular Science » Navy Agrees To Limit Sonar Testing In California And Hawaii To Protect The Whales
Dolphins And Navy U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper CC by 2.0 Dolphins leap near a US Navy Ship In a settlement announced this week, the United States Navy agreed to limit activities around sensitive whale and dolphin habitats off the coast of Southern California and Hawaii. The agreement ends two lawsuits brought against the … [Link]
Popular Science » Lockheed's New U-2 Successor Will Be Built For War
TR-X Concept Art Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Few aircraft are as long-serving as Lockheed Martin’s venerable U-2 spyplane. First flown in the 1950s, it served well in the Cold War and has been upgraded ever since, a high-altitude surveillance vehicle. Yesterday, Lockheed released a loving tribute to the uncomfortably nicknamed Dragon Lady. It’s as warm and affectionate as a defense … [Link]
Popular Science » Thousands Of Connected Cars To Roll Out Across U.S.
Times Square traffic jam joiseyshowaa via Flickr If these cars could talk, right? Well, soon they will. Yesterday, transportation secretary Anthony Foxx announced the U.S.'s largest vehicle-to-vehicle pilot program. The $42 million project will roll out in New York City, Tampa, and Wyoming to cut down on traffic problems, and crashes. The vehicle-to-vehicle technology has been in development in Ann … [Link]
Mashable » Surprises lurk beyond the wall in the first full 'Allegiant' trailer
The first full trailer for the third film in the Divergent series — a blockbuster YA franchise focused mainly on the waxing and waning of star Shailene Woodley's hair — starts out predictably enough. There's a brief primer on what happened during the first two movies; in short, it's a dystopian world where teens are divided into post-apocalyptic Hogwarts houses. … [Link]
Mashable » Colorado park closes because people can't stop taking selfies with bears
Your selfie game might be strong, but you're ruining it for everyone else That's the case for some visitors to Waterton Canyon in Denver, Colorado, anyway. In fact, the overabundance of selfies with bears at the park has caused officials to shut it down for the foreseeable future. See also: Visitors in Lake Tahoe are taking too many bear selfies "The … [Link]
Mashable » A teacher hid an 'Alf' reference in the syllabus to see if students read it, and…
Teachers: ask and you shall receive. Especially if what you're asking for is an inbox full of pictures of a furry alien. Joseph A. Howley, a Classics professor at Columbia University in New York, decided to put a clever Easter egg in his syllabus this semester to make sure his students were paying attention See also: Teacher has perfect response to … [Link]
Slashdot » Drone Hobbyists Find Flaws In 'Close Call' Reports
An anonymous reader writes: The people and agencies pushing for strict drone regulation have no trouble coming up with a list of dangerous drone-related incidents. This includes not only the recent drone crashes that have been picked up by the media, but also reports of "close calls," where drones have allegedly approached full-size aircraft. But a new study by drone … [Link]
Mashable » The depressing truth about aging cartoon characters
For mere mortals, the arrival of a birthday is an excuse to celebrate/weep at the passing of another year. It's also a good time to do a quick check for grey hairs and liver spots. But these little quirks of time can be endearing and charming; maybe even more so when applied to classic cartoon characters. Artist Andrew Tarusov took the … [Link]
Mashable » NBC introduces Fantasy Football-esque feature to 'Voice' app
Who said people who enjoy sports should be the only ones having fantasy fun this season? NBC has just launched a new feature in its Voice app that lets fans of the singing competition show build their own teams for the first time See also: Arnold Schwarzenegger will replace Donald Trump on 'Celebrity Apprentice' Host Carson Daly explains more in the … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny fluffball kitten can't meow, squeaks instead
Princess Nyanko, a fluffy little kitten, can't quite figure out how to emit a proud and regal "meow." In fact, all she can do is squeak. But that's perfectly acceptable, as her squeaking only increases her unbearable cuteness Please be aware, though: if you watch this video, your entire being may melt into a puddle from the sheer, concentrated aww-factor. … [Link]
Mashable » Your first look at FX's new Zach Galifianakis comedy 'Baskets'
Louis C.K. might be on a bit of a break from his FX comedy series, but he's still got something new for us all in 2016: a new comedy starring Zach Galifianakis. And Mashable has your first look at the show. Above, you'll see the sneak peek for Baskets. It's a single-camera comedy from Louis C.K. and Jonathan Krisel (Man … [Link]
Mashable » Just two friendly dogs having a friendly chat on this here fence
There is no creature on Earth that is more neighborly than a dog. Moving to a new neighborhood can be rough but, as this Reddit user found out, taking a walk around the new neighborhood can allow you to make some new, unexpected friends. See also: Shiba Inu stuck in bush is doing great, thanks for asking View post on imgur.com … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Netflix Tax’ Challenged In Court
Chicago’s attempts to put a nine percent tax on streaming services such as Netflix are to be challenged in court. The suit claims both the tax and the process by which it was introduced are unlawful. The tax, which applies to streaming service subscribers with a Chicago address, was not a new measure in itself. Instead it was an extension … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Mozu, Appstax, ReliableSite, CanvasJS, Qalendra Predictions
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 » 'The Dressmaker' review: Kate Winslet is your new wacky, awesome aunt
If The Dressmaker is good for nothing else, it will mark the moment that Kate Winslet began her transformation into our wacky, awesome aunt. This strange but not-very-successful film, based on a popular Australian novel, is a rare example of how sometimes a movie can still be enjoyable even when it is bad. Winslet's Tilly Dunnage is the prodigal daughter returning … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian: I'd be open to doing a mobile game with Kanye
NEW YORK — Taking a short break from New York Fashion Week this week, Kim Kardashian takes a seat in a private room on the top floor of Apple's SoHo location in New York City. For the first time in years, she's just joined all four of her sisters for a public appearance around the launch of their new apps. Dressed … [Link]
Mashable » Mercedes' Concept IAA transforms the future of efficient sedans
Cars of the future will need to be efficient — governmental regulations dictate that. However, while efficiency is ratcheted up, cars cannot lose any interior refinement or design dynamics in the process, neither consumers nor the egos of carmakers would allow for that. So how does one create an ultra-efficient car that is both visually appealing and roomy enough to boast … [Link]
Popular Science » Alphabet Hires Director Of National Institute Of Mental Health
Dr. Thomas Insel National Institute of Mental Health via Wikimedia Commons After 13 years as the director the National Institute of Mental Health, neuroscientist Tom Insel has stepped down in order to take a position with Google Life Sciences, one of the first entities to exist separately under the new Alphabet umbrella. Before starting at the NIMH, Insel’s work focused … [Link]
Mashable » Jeff Bezos' rocket company will launch spaceships from Florida
This story was updated at 1:45 p.m. EDT. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of private spaceflight company Blue Origin and founder and CEO of Amazon.com, announced Tuesday that Blue Origin will make Florida's Space Coast its home port for reusable rocket launches. Blue Origin, which Bezos founded in 2000, will launch rockets and spacecraft from Launch Complex … [Link]
Mashable » A guy made up a story about Will Smith to show how gullible the Internet is
We’ve been over this before. Not everything you read on the Internet is true. Twitter learned this difficult lesson once again this week when writer Jonathan Sun decided to test how gullible people were. The results were disappointing. See also: It's time to forgive The Fat Jew and move on Sun posted this tweet of a doctored Google search results page, … [Link]
Slashdot » Federal Court Invalidates 11-Year-old FBI Gag Order On NSL Recipient
vivaoporto writes: The Calyx Institute reports that an 11-year-old gag order has been lifted from the recipient of a National Security Letter served by the FBI in 2004. A federal court found there wasn't a "good reason" to keep the man, Nicholas Merrill, from talking about it, "nor has the Government provided the Court with some basis to assure itself … [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA Wants A Robotic Space Port
Phoenix Robot Spaceport Concept Video Screenshot by author, from YouTube Humans have hurtled objects into space since the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellite in October, 1957. After 92 days, Sputnik crashed back to Earth, a victim of inevitability as much as anything else. While humans are good at getting objects into space, it’s expensive to do so, and once in orbit, … [Link]
Mashable » This guy spent $1,500 building one sandwich completely from scratch
The most expensive sandwich isn't one made with foie gras or black truffles. It's got chicken, tomatoes and bread All of which, of course, you grow, harvest and kill yourself. By hand See also: Disappointed Redditor receives world's saddest sandwich from airport eatery This fearless sandwich-maker took six months to grow his own vegetables, milk cows for cheese, harvest wheat … [Link]
Popular Science » Mercedes-Benz's Future Is The "Transformer"
Like most automakers, Mercedes-Benz is studying the future of the automobile and building concept cars to predict that future. The night before the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its latest concept, the Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile (IAA), to a gathering of journalists. A four-door coupe, the IAA may preview the design direction for the next generation of the CLS. More … [Link]
Mashable » Humpback whale pops up to say hi to some unsuspecting humans
This humpback whale just popped up to say hello, and nearly took out a pair of kayakers in the process. During a Sanctuary Cruises whale tour at 8 a.m., two observers in a kayak got quite the surprise. See also: Beluga whale is absolutely jacked, and spewing water at children According to Sanctuary Cruises' YouTube account: We stopped to see … [Link]
Popular Science » Turning Back The Biological Clock
Could this be possible at any age? San Luis Obispo County California Women who wait to have children can sometimes feel like they’re racing against their own biological clocks. Even though some reports of declining fertility after a woman’s mid-20s may be overblown, it does become much harder for a woman to have a baby past the age of 35. … [Link]
Mashable » These robotic legs could change the way helicopters land
If one thing could make Mission Impossible stunts even cooler, it’s robotic landing gear. DARPA conducted an experimental demonstration with a chopper containing four insect-like legs that make landing on uneven and moving surfaces easier and more stable. See also: DARPA develops a way for humans to produce their own lifesaving vaccines The articulated, jointed legs can fold up next … [Link]
Popular Science » What Is The Sound Of No Sounds Happening?
Figure 2. Scatterings and absorption coefficient of the flat panel composite absorber Applied Physics Letters 107, 104104 (2015) Think, for a moment, about the quietest quiet experience. Perhaps a still night in the desert, far from any of the sounds of civilization, or maybe a hike in a cave or catacomb, where the body of the Earth itself provides a … [Link]
Slashdot » Porsche Unveils Its First Electric Car
An anonymous reader writes: German automaker Porsche has made its first foray into electric vehicles. On Monday at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it unveiled a concept car called the Porsche Mission E. Its 800-volt drive system can take the car from 0 to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds. The high-voltage charging system lets it gain 80% of its battery capacity back within … [Link]
Mashable » Ariana Grande's new perfume smells like a doughnut she might lick
On July 4, Ariana Grande celebrated America's by birthday by expressing hatred for her country and all of its people. She licked doughnuts in protest She's apologized publicly multiple times for her pastry assault in the months since — but evidently, Grande's career is now a never ending donut-licking apology tour. That was clear when she went on Good Morning … [Link]
Mashable » Artist makes statement with 'Black Models Matter' bag
Inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Indiana-based artist and designer Ashley Chew attended New York Fashion Week on Monday with a hand-painted "Black Models Matter" bag This purse immediately became a street style star in its own right. "People have lost their minds, my bag took more photos than I did in 11hrs," Chew wrote on her Instagram account. See also: A … [Link]
Mashable » Apple might finally let you delete those pre-installed apps you don't want
It’s about time, Apple. The company is considering allowing users to remove certain apps that come — and stay — pre-installed with iOS. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is "looking at" ways to allow people to remove some of the apps that come on iPhones and iPads, he told BuzzFeed. See also: iOS 9 comes with 2 more apps … [Link]
Mashable » 5 cold soups for people who think they hate cold soups
If you think you hate cold soup, you have probably been force-fed watery gazpacho or icy borscht But that's not your fault. You had a bad introduction to cold soup. Trust us, you like cold soup Here are the cold soups you have always loved and just not known it Chilled cantaloupe gazpacho with crisped pancetta 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 4-Year-Old Twin Girls Want Princess Hulk Cake For Their Birthday [Pic]
Redditor NobodyLikesASmartAss‘s twin daughter recently asked their dad for a princess hulk cake for their birthday, so he made one. I have to say, Hulk looks positively “smashing” in his princess gown, don’t you think? [NobodyLikesASmartAss on Reddit] The post 4-Year-Old Twin Girls Want Princess Hulk Cake For Their Birthday [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » A Facebook Dislike button — or something like it — is coming soon
After years of speculation and member requests, Facebook is finally working on a Dislike button, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said. But it's probably not exactly what you think. Zuckerberg said the feature will be coming soon during a town hall meeting on Tuesday at the company's California headquarters. However, he also said it wouldn't be a way for users to "downvote" … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The First Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action “The Jungle Book” is Here [Video]
Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice … [Link]
Mashable » Russia asks bomb and missile producers to stop drinking at work
A top Russian official has called upon state-owned arms producers to introduce an ethics code in order to battle alcohol abuse in the workplace. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, speaking Tuesday to human resources directors of major state-owned companies, lamented "a propensity for alcohol abuse" at those plants She said "the lack of discipline" comes with a "high price not … [Link]
Mashable » Sony makes a good case for sticking a fitness trainer right in your ear
We know that fitness trackers are a thing, and headphones are certainly a huge thing, but are fitness-tracking headphones a thing? Sony wants to believe this is a new category, which is why it debuted the Smart B-Trainer back in January. It wasn’t the first manufacturer to build fitness-tracking tech into headphones (that was probably LG, a year earlier), but it … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Stripe launches Relay API to facilitate in-app purchases
API-centric online payments platform Stripe yesterday unveiled Relay, an API that allows retailers to syndicate product information to mobile apps.
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Slashdot » Report: Computers 'Do Not Improve' Pupil Results
An anonymous reader writes: A report issued by the UK's Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has evaluated how technology in classrooms affects test results, and found that the availability of computers provides "no noticeable improvement" to students' test scores. According to the report, "Students who use computers very frequently at school get worse results." Also, "high achieving school systems … [Link]
Mashable » Ken Jeong bursts through a hair salon wall in bizarre smartphone game ad
Ken Jeong definitely knows how to make an entrance. In a breakout role in The Hangover, Jeong memorably leaps from a car trunk stark naked, madly flailing a crowbar. After that part, Jeong burst onto the comedy scene with a cast-member spot on NBC's Community and turns in several blockbuster movies. So it's only fitting that the doctor-turned-actor makes his appearance … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Watch 50 drones controlled at once in a record-breaking swarm
A team at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, has succeeded in launching 50 drones that were all piloted by a single person
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New Scientist – News » ISIS could be using decades-old mustard gas in Syria
There are signs that mustard gas may have been used in Syria and Iraq, but rather than making it themselves, ISIS may be recycling forgotten weapons
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Mashable » The only 10 racing games you needed to play growing up
Presented by Forza 6 It's the purest form of competition. It's something we've done our entire lives without rules or a need for explanation – an act so simple, even archaic, yet infinitely complex and beautiful, and thrilling from first gear to last lapTo race is to be humanAnd as humanity has changed, so have our races. These days, instead of … [Link]
Slashdot » What Congress' New Email-privacy Bill Means For Your Inbox
erier2003 writes: The Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act has a simple and vital purpose: making it harder for the government to get your email, instant messages, and Facebook chats. It amends a decades-old law to require government agencies to get a warrant to access the contents of any email or other electronic record—no matter how old those communications are. … [Link]
Mashable » Lena Dunham's sister walks the runway in fashion week debut
Lena Dunham's 23-year-old sister, Grace, has added modeling to her already diverse resume The poet, actress and activist walked the runway for edgy brand Eckhaus Latta on Monday at the Ralph Pucci showroom during New York Fashion Week See also: You won't be able to troll women on Lena Dunham's watch Dunham, who appeared in her sister Lena's indie film Tiny … [Link]
Mashable » There's one huge 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Easter egg that we're all missing
All was well in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we patiently awaited the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy — until director James Gunn revealed that even the most hardcore Marvel fans had missed something that's hiding in the first movie See also: 'Parks and Rec' hid a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Easter egg in the series finale During a little … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Tests Two Greener, Less-Toxic Propellants
NASA/MSFC/Christopher Burnside An infrared image of a 22 Newton thruster taken during a 10-second pulsing test using the LMP-103S green propellant. Once satellites reach their orbit, they sometimes need to change altitude or orientation. And to do that, they typically use thrusters that are powered by hydrazine. Hydrazine, while good at its job of moving bulky objects through space, is … [Link]
Mashable » Premier League: Chelsea sucks; everyone else revels in schadenfreude
When it comes to the hierarchy of international soccer, Steven Naismith is no Messi, Ronaldo or Neymar Heck, Naismith only got into his Everton side's game against Chelsea on Sunday as a sub, after starter Muhamed Besic got hurt in the ninth minute Yet there was Naismith — something of a soccer working man, good but far from great — absolutely … [Link]
Mashable » You can now add rainbow tongues to your Snapchat selfies and pay for extra replays
Snapchat just got its first in-app purchases. The messaging app rolled out a major update to its iOS and Android app on Tuesday, which adds in-app purchasing for extra replays and a new feature that lets you layer special effects on top of your selfies See also: With new update, Snapchat will be less of a data hog Replay, a free … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watching Other People Play Video Games [Comic]
[Source: Miranda Harmony | Miranda Harmon (Official Site)] The post Watching Other People Play Video Games [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Would You Introduce Kids In Rural India To Computers?
asto21 writes: A friend of mine wants to introduce school kids in rural India to computers and could use some advice. Key questions: What learning material to use and how to source? What programming language to start with? What software to introduce them to? What games to introduce them to? Key constraints: The kids don't know much English and speak … [Link]
Popular Science » Jeff Bezos’ Rocket Company Will Launch From Venerable Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle launching from its West Texas site in April, 2015 Blue Origin The launch pad that sent the first spacecraft to land on the moon and fly by Mars has been mothballed for 10 years. Now Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is getting a second life—only instead of launching NASA missions, it’ll be launching … [Link]
Mashable » 11 essential health and wellness items for the on-the-go traveler
Traveling can be hectic, stressful and tough on your body and immune system. And the more time you spend in transition from one destination to another, the more difficult it can become to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. But there are plenty of products to pack in your bags that help you support your health and energy levels while you’re … [Link]
Mashable » 12 migrants land on Miami Beach in makeshift sailboat
A group of migrants landed their makeshift sailboat on a busy strip of beach in Miami on Tuesday afternoon and were promptly taken into custody, according to local media. See also: U.S. officials: Cuban migration by sea surged 117% The group, which included 11 men, one woman and a dog, was photographed by beach-goers shortly after they landed. One of them … [Link]
Popular Science » The Largest Continental Chain Of Volcanoes Ever Has Just Been Discovered In Australia
Volcano Track Drew Whitehouse, NCI National Facility VizLab The Cosgrove volcanic track stretches 1243 miles (2000 km) and is the longest chain of continental volcanoes in the world. Australia is known for a lot of dangers. Fires, floods, horrific temperatures, apocalyptic hellscapes… One of the few natural disasters that they've largely managed to avoid is volcanoes. There are no active … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » You Have to Check Out the Voice Cast for LEGO Dimensions!
Wow. Just wow. LEGO Dimensions fuses 14 fan-favorite universes from film, television and games together with the principal actors voicing their characters from almost every property to lend authenticity to the game’s epic story. Check out some of the famous voice talent in LEGO Dimensions: — Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd who played Marty McFly and Doc Brown, respectively, … [Link]
Mashable » Skype Mojis let you share TV and movie clips directly in your chats
The war between messengers is a war of attrition. Skype announced a new feature, Skype Mojis, which allows users to share short clips from movies and TV shows within their chats, in a blog post Tuesday. The company partnered with a variety of major movie studios for clips. See also: Do babies know the difference between Skyping and watching 'Sesame Street'? … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hardy has no patience for questions about his sexuality
During a recent press conference at for the upcoming movie Legend, a reporter from LGBT news site Daily Xtra posed several questions to Tom Hardy concerning certain comments he has made in the past about his sexual experimentation Hardy made it perfectly clear how he felt about the reporter's leading questions concerning his sexuality. Hint: He didn't like it so … [Link]
Slashdot » Blue Origin To Launch Big Rockets From Canaveral's Rechristened Complex 36
As reported by The Verge, Jeff Bezos's space venture Blue Origin today unveiled its new facility at Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 36. Complex 36 was once the launching point for NASA and USAF Atlas rockets, as well as for NASA's Mariner missions. "Now," says the article, "after a decade of inactivity, the complex will be revamped and renamed Exploration Park. … [Link]
Popular Science » Samsung’s Foldable Smartphone ‘Project Valley’ Set For January Release
Samsung Project Valley screenshot / youtube.com Samsung is testing bendable smartphone models under the codename Project Valley. Your next smartphone may fold in half like a notebook. Samsung is expected to release a new touchscreen smartphone with a foldable plastic display, according to a series of reports from rumor blogs. The company has promised to have functional foldable devices in … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Amazon, boredom, and culture
Attend Cultivate, September 28 to 29 in New York, NY. Cultivate is our conference looking at the challenges facing modern management and aiming to train a new generation of business leaders who understand the relationship between corporate culture and corporate … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Brady Forrest and Renee DiResta on advising hardware startups
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Solid Podcast for insight and analysis about the Internet of Things and the worlds of hardware, software, and manufacturing. Hardware startups are starting to look like software startups: a lean company can bring a reasonably simple … [Link]
Mashable » PupPod keeps your pet active and full while you stay connected
Man’s best friend needs an app, too. PupPod launched on Kickstarter Tuesday. It's a gaming platform that keeps dogs mentally and physically active while you stay plugged in, even when you're at work. See also: 15 Best Cat Memes Ever [MEOW] Here’s how it works. Your cute little canine plays with a toy that is wirelessly connected to a food dispenser. … [Link]
Popular Science » If The iPad Pro Is Jupiter, Here’s Apple’s Full Solar System Of Devices
iPad Pro Apple The iPad Pro is the king of Apple's tablets. And planets. The long-rumored iPad Pro was revealed yesterday at Apple’s fall 2015 event. The 12.9-inch iOS device whose smart keyboard and stylus are a bit reminiscent of the Microsoft’s Surface, and mark an important shift in Apple’s tablet efforts. With a new moniker and increased footprint, the … [Link]
Mashable » Terrifying video shows a pod of killer whales chasing a fishing boat
While fishing off the coast of San Diego on Thursday, two fisherman had a terrifying encounter with a lively pod of killer whales. According to the clip's YouTube description, the two fishermen were about five miles off Point Loma when they first noticed some animals beneath their boat. It wasn't until the the orcas were very close that they realized … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gaption, the social network where it can literally pay to post
Based in Malaysia, a new networking platform lets users advertise goods and services and share any proceeds with others who reshare and like their posts
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Popular Science » Does The 5-Second Rule Hold Up Scientifically?
Sadly, this cake is probably not still good Sharon Sperry Bloom/Flickr When you drop a piece of food on the floor, is it really okay to eat if you pick up within five seconds? This urban food myth contends that if food spends just a few seconds on the floor, dirt and germs won’t have much of a chance to … [Link]
Mashable » Australian senator thinks Parliament has blank spaces, recites Taylor Swift lyrics
The only person who can save Australia is Taylor Swift. At least, according to New South Wales Senator Sam Dastyari. The politician referred to "Blank Space" as "a modern soliloquy on the Liberal Party." Then he recited the lyrics as poetry, as one does in Parliament See also: Australia gets a new prime minister in dramatic leadership vote There is some … [Link]
Mashable » Scarlett Johansson sssspeaks in first trailer for Disney's live-action 'Jungle Book'
"Are you alone out here?" It might not have a full-blown "Bear Necessities" musical number, but the first trailer for Disney's live-action version of The Jungle Book is led by Scarlett Johansson's unmistakable voice — and it packs plenty of thrills. See also: Disney releases 6 second 'Jungle Book' teaser ahead of trailer Disney previously unveiled a six second teaser … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This “Yennefer of Vengerberg” Cosplay from Witcher III Will Enchant You [Pics]
Sure there are plenty of Witcher III cosplay around on the web right now, but Niamash‘s take on Yennefer of Vengerberg is especially good, and the photos from Catherine Badulina are as equally awesome. 
Cosplayer: Niamash Photography: Catherine Badulina The post This “Yennefer of Vengerberg” Cosplay from Witcher III Will Enchant You [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
Mashable » Glenn is locked and loaded in new 'Walking Dead' image
Glenn’s transformation into a bonafide badass has been in the works for years — but if you had any doubts about his status, feast your eyes on this exclusive new image promoting the upcoming Season 6 of The Walking Dead. 
Steve Yeun as Glenn in an image promoting Season 6 of 'The Walking Dead.'Image: Frank Ockenfels 3/AMC This gallery image isn't … [Link]
Mashable » This 5,000 calorie Yorkshire pudding burger is Britain's answer to 'Man v. Food'
LONDON — We're willing to bet that even the mighty Adam Richman from Man v. Food might have troubling completing this food challenge. Yorkshire's Smokehouse BBQ restaurant in Wakefield has created a sheer monster of a meal that's essentially a high calorie cross between a gigantic burger and a roast dinner. The so-called "Yorkshire challenge" consists of beef brisket, pulled chicken, … [Link]
Mashable » Japan's gold and silver PS4 controllers make us just a little jealous
Truly, Japan gets all the best gaming accessories first. This time, it's these gold, silver, shiny black (called "steel black") and clear PlayStation 4 controllers, announced Tuesday during Sony's Tokyo Game Show press conference. The shiny peripherals will be available Nov. 6, with the exception of the clear/"crystal" version, which comes out Dec. 3. See also: 10 amazing co-op games worth … [Link]
Mashable » This map of U.S. Internet cables is available to the public for first time
It may not look like much at first glance, but a map created by University of Wisconsin computer science professor Paul Barford and about a dozen colleagues took around four years to produce. He believes it could make the Internet more resilient to accidents, disasters, or intentional attacks. The map shows the paths taken by the long-distance fiber-optic cables that carry … [Link]
Mashable » This cleaner stove could save as many lives as penicillin
When product developers Alec Drummond and Jonathan Cedar began tinkering with combustion stoves during in their free time in 2006, they weren’t intending to build a product that could improve (and save) lives in the developing world. Back then, the two coworkers had a very different aim and target market: saving money and eliminating aggravation for recreational campers Frustrated with constantly … [Link]
Slashdot » Damaged Spinal Cord "Rewires" Itself With Help of Electrical Stimulation
the_newsbeagle writes: Many prior experiments that tried to restore function after a spinal cord injury have used electrical stimulation to replace the signals from the brain, essentially implanting a replacement nervous system. But a new project instead used electrical stimulation to encourage the natural nervous system to adapt to a severe injury. When researchers repeatedly jolted a rat's damaged spinal … [Link]
Mashable » Adventure-seeking puppy gets head stuck in wall, continues lovin' life
This dog is showing this hole in a wall who is boss Japanese Twitter user @Onodesu0223 captured this fearless pup defying the laws of physics by sticking its head through a gap in a wall See also: Portraits of aging dogs will tug at your heart strings And just when life tried to tell this puppy, no your head will not … [Link]
Mashable » What life is like for refugees in the Calais Jungle camp
CALAIS, France — The 'Jungle' is growing daily, and showing no signs of stopping. An hour outside London, the large migrant and refugee camp that is home to some 3,500 people is getting all the trappings of a small town while the English and French governments fail to deal with the situation. See also: Inside the sprawling refugee camp on Britain's … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Living Fossil' Fish Has Lungs
Coelacanth Laurent Ballesta / www.andromede-ocean.com / www.blancpain-ocean-commitment.com A coelacanth in the waters off South Africa. When a fisherman pulled a coelacanth out of the sea in 1938, researchers were stunned. The heavily scaled fish with lobes was a remnant of a bygone era, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Scientists had fossils of coelacanths that were hundreds of millions of years … [Link]
Mashable » This tiny cat rode cross-country inside a biker's motorcycle vest
The unlikeliest of friends make for the best stories. Biker and sheet metal worker Pat Doody was riding cross-country from California to New Jersey when he came across a tiny, badly burned kitten at a Nevada gas station. See also: 5 tips for taking the best cat photos ever from a celebrity vet 
Image: Tumblr/Pat Doody"I was just at this truck … [Link]
Mashable » Conservatives plan to spend $1 million to attack Donald Trump. Just Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON — A conservative advocacy group said Tuesday it will spend at least $1 million on TV ads criticizing Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump in the early primary voting state of Iowa. Club for Growth President David McIntosh said the billionaire real-estate mogul and reality TV star would be "terrible on economic growth." He called Trump "the worst kind of politician," … [Link]
Popular Science » Wait, What? The Most Amazing Ideas From DARPA's Tech Conference
Department of Defense Defense Secretary Ash Carter opens DARPA's tech convention, Wait, What? Wednesday in St. Louis. ST. LOUIS — The housecat-sized robot that brought me a granola bar may not have been exactly what Dwight Eisenhower had in mind when he founded the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Rolling around on four skateboard wheels, the little delivery bot was … [Link]
Mashable » Hungary erects razor-wire fence to shut down flow of refugees
Declaring a state of emergency, Hungary sealed off its southern border with Serbia on Tuesday and detained those trying to enter illegally, aiming to shut down the flow of migrants pouring in. Chaos ensued at the border, as hundreds of migrants piled up in a no man's land, and Serbian officials reacted with outrage. See also: Hungarian police caught on … [Link]
Mashable » Therefore I give: Women who feel called to serve the future
Women are masters of our future.They risk their lives to protect us, build communities that sustain us and become shepherds of transformational change — called to serve a higher purpose.When a woman moves through life guided by such a commitment, her influence can be felt across generations. Women across America embrace this calling every day. These stories are but a glimpse … [Link]
Mashable » Where to find the best celebrations of Mexican Independence Day
At 2 a.m. on Sept. 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, rang his church's bell and gave an impassioned speech, calling his congregation to revolt against the Spanish colonist government. War broke out and after 11 years of fighting, Mexico finally gained its independence Celebrations of Hidalgo’s speech, regarded as a catalyst to the independence movement, became a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Now You Know: Female Armor Explained [Comic]
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Slashdot » NYU Study: America's Voting Machines Are Rapidly Aging Out
Presto Vivace passes on a link to a report at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU's law school which says that many of the vote-counting machines set to be used in the 2016 U.S. general election will be past their prime by the time of the election, if not long before. From the report: Technology has changed dramatically in … [Link]
Mashable » Horrifying troll doll costume is nightmare fuel for the rest of your life
Shield your eyes, everyone. Halloween is fast approaching, which means plenty of people out there are looking for the perfect scary — or funny — costume to wow their friends See also: 40 Costume Ideas to Relive Your '90s Trick-or-Treating Days Of course, sometimes a would-be adorable costume ends up unintentionally haunting your dreams on Halloween night and every night thereafter, … [Link]
Mashable » Cows in India are herded to retirement homes instead of slaughterhouses
In India, cows are revered by the majority Hindu population Earlier this year, the government of the state of Maharashtra banned the slaughter of cows and the possession of beef in the state. The ban prevents people from selling their aging cows to slaughterhouses, causing an issue of what to do with older cows. Cow retirement homes have become an increasingly … [Link]
Mashable » UK man convicted for illegally flying drones over football stadiums and buildings
LONDON — A British man was convicted Tuesday of illegally flying drones over buildings and congested areas in what the Metropolitan Police say is the first prosecution of its kind. See also: What you need to know about the UK's new code for flying drones Nigel Wilson, 42, from Nottingham, pleaded guilty to seven offences contrary to the Air Navigation Order … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Salesforce Announces IoT Cloud Powered by Thunder Real-Time Event Processing Engine
Salesforce, a customer relationship management (CRM) platform provider, has just announced IoT Cloud, a new platform powered by Thunder, a highly scalable real-time event processing engine. IoT Cloud connects billions of events from applications and devices. This is the second major announcement from Salesforce within the span of a week.
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Slashdot » Italian Military To Switch To LibreOffice and ODF
jrepin writes: The Italian military is transitioning to LibreOffice and the Open Document Format (ODF). The Ministry of Defense will over the next year-and-a-half install this suite of office productivity tools on some 150,000 PC workstations — making it Europe's second largest LibreOffice implementation. 
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Mashable » Spoilery new 'Creed' trailer rises up to the challenge of its rivals
Don't want to know anything major about the plot of Creed, Ryan Coogler's highly anticipated Rocky spinoff? See also: 'Creed' trailer is no schlocky 'Rocky' — this thing looks awesome If so, you should resist the urge to press "play" on the video above. The film's second trailer digs a lot deeper than Trailer #1, giving a bit more background … [Link]
Popular Science » Hunting For The Next Flu Pandemic: A Curly Tale
Swine are a key player in the spread of influenza. Source: CDC, Boatguy; Modifications: Jason Tetro Despite being on the ready for an influenza pandemic for decades, when it arrived in 2009, the world seemed unprepared. Looking back, several gaps in various aspects of public health were found. The range of recommendations for the future included better communication, real-time monitoring … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Open Champion Novak Djokovic fires serve at Stephen Colbert
When you're the U.S. Open Champion, one of the many things you win is the opportunity to hit a legendary late-night host's face with sports equipment. Naturally During Monday's Late Show, Novak Djokovic did just that, lobbing a tennis ball at Stephen Colbert — but Djokovic kindly toned down his usual 130 MPH serve, so Colbert will live to host … [Link]
Mashable » The CEO of BMW fainted on stage in the middle of a presentation
BMW’s chief executive, Harald Krueger, collapsed during a company presentation at the Frankfurt Auto Show on Tuesday Krueger, 49, started feeling dizzy five minutes into the presentation and fell on his back, when staff helped him off the stage See also: Powered Up and Ready to Go: Inside BMW's First Hybrid Electric Car Krueger has been traveling a lot lately and … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's next big phone could have a screen that folds in half
Picture this: A big-screened smartphone that folds in half to fit into your pocket. Samsung could reportedly release such a smartphone as early as next January, according to SamMobile, a blog that covers Samsung and has a history of providing accurate information on new Samsung products ahead of their announcements. See also: With the Gear S2 smartwatch, Samsung finally gets wearables … [Link]
Mashable » 'Assassin's Creed' add-ons pit you against Jack the Ripper
Maybe a video game can lay to rest one of history's biggest unsolved serial murder cases. Players who purchase the season pass for Assassin's Creed Syndicate, out Oct. 23, will partner with a Scotland Yard detective to hunt down Jack the Ripper. The famous serial killer terrorized Whitechapel in the autumn of 1888, and his deeds were linked to the … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube 'Dancing Baby' Copyright Ruling Sets Pre-Trial Fair Use Guideline
Mr. Droopy Drawers writes with news that the famous "Dancing Baby" case will move forward to trial, after a pre-trial ruling Monday that's already unpopular with the copyright holders on one side of the case. The New York Times reports that a three-judge panel has "ruled that copyright holders must consider fair use before asking services like YouTube to remove … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Get the World’s Smallest and Most Powerful Car Charger for Just $5.99!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Aukey 4.8A / 24W Dual USB Car Charger for Apple and Android devices for just $5.99 (with promo code J57C7L93.) The list price for this thing is at $39.99, so this is quite a deal of you need a good car charger for your gadgets! –Aukey 4.8A / 24W … [Link]
Mashable » He shoots, he scores! (And he checks the connected app to see how he did)
A regular basketball isn't cool. You know what's cool? The Wilson X Connected Basketball, which features an embedded sensor that lets you gamify your shooting practice When you connect the basketball to its companion Wilson X app via Bluetooth, in conjunction with the ball's embedded sensor module, the app can track whether you made — or missed — a shot See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These 6 Totoro Cakes Look Deliciously Adorable
Studio Ghibli’s Totoro is one of the cutest character of the anime world and these 6 adorable cakes are just the pefect way to pay a perfect homage to the forest spirit. 
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Mashable » Presenting: The 2015 Mashies finalists
The digital landscape is changing daily and, with it, the future of communications as we know it. Marketers and advertisers are paving the future of communication on the newest digital platforms, working to create campaigns that are smarter, faster and more effective than ever before. It's this spirit of innovation and creativity that we're excited to honor at the Mashies, Mashable's annual awards program … [Link]
Mashable » Footage: Flash flooding devastates Arizona town
A flash flood devastated Colorado City, Arizona on Sept. 14. At least six people were killed. This video shows flood water and debris building up behind the Central Street Bridge. Additional reporting by Storyful Read more…More about Arizona, Us World, Us, Climate, and Flash Flood
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Mashable » Twitter now lets you make donations to your favorite presidential candidates in a tweet
Twitter wants you to stop pontificating about the election for 30 seconds and put your money where your tweets are The social network announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Square, the payments service, to allow U.S. users to make quick political donations to the ever-growing field of 2016 presidential candidates just by clicking on a tweet "This is the fastest, … [Link]
Slashdot » Attackers Install Highly Persistent Malware Implants On Cisco Routers
itwbennett writes: Researchers from Mandiant have detected a real-world attack that has installed rogue firmware on Cisco business routers in four countries. The router implant, dubbed SYNful Knock, implements a backdoor password for privileged Telnet and console access and also listens for commands contained in specifically crafted TCP SYN packets — hence the name SYNful Knock. In the cases investigated … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Earth’s composition might be unusual for a planet with life
Solar systems with habitable planets seem to be made of different stuff to our sun, meaning alien worlds probably aren't like Earth, a new study suggests
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I Made Some ‘Rick and Morty’ Meets ‘Adventure Time’ Fan Art!
For those who don’t know, Justin Roiland who created Rick and Morty with Dan Harmon and does most of the voices also plays the voice of Lemongrab on Adventure Time. To me, this seemed quite fitting. Please note the Star Trek red shirt reference. What do you think? Don’t worry, I know my art sucks, but the concept is pretty … [Link]
Slashdot » Northern California Wildfire Destroys American Telephony Museum
alphadogg writes: In this day of smartphones, cell towers and wearables, the American Museum of Telephony in the Mountain Ranch community of northern California preserved artifacts of a much different world of communications. But the museum, along with surrounding residences, burnt to the ground late last week during the raging Butte Fire and it's assumed that the collection is largely … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things to expect from the new season of 'The Mindy Project'
The Mindy Project has officially moved into its new home at Hulu The first episode of Season 4 became available overnight, and while we won't ruin it for anyone who has yet to tune in, it's essential to prime you for the season ahead, which creator Mindy Kaling says is shaping up to be the best yet See also: Hulu will … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Will new Australian PM help improve nation’s policy on climate?
Australia has a new Prime Minister. But will he strengthen the country's weak climate change policies?
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Mashable » This sand castle hotel is your inner child's end-of-summer dream come true
Sand castles excite the imagination, so it was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to make it possible to actually stay in one. The Zand Hotel in the Netherlands isn't the first sand castle hotel by name, but it is the first one that is actually made of sand. Event organizers at Global PowWow spent four weeks … [Link]
Mashable » Stevie Wonder brings James Corden to tears in adorable 'Carpool Karaoke'
What do you do when you're in the presence of a musical icon? Take him for a ride of course Stevie Wonder joined James Corden during Monday's Late Late Show for a carpool karaoke session, filled with classics like "Isn't She Lovely" and "Superstition." Wonder even brought a tear to Corden's eye when he called his wife to sing (what … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Three best practices for building successful data pipelines
Building a good data pipeline can be technically tricky. As a data scientist who has worked at Foursquare and Google, I can honestly say that one of our biggest headaches was locking down our Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) process. … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Signs Renewed Cybersecurity Agreement With NATO
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft and NATO have renewed a cybersecurity partnership. The agreement is part of Microsoft's Government Security Program (GSP) which allows worldwide federal bodies controlled access to Microsoft source code. PCWorld reports: "Since its inception, the GSP has grown to encompass a bunch of other types of information, especially over the past few years. With the new … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke has some strong opinions on TV sex scenes
LONDON – It might come as a surprise to Game of Thrones viewers, but Emilia Clarke (aka Daenerys Targaryen) is definitely not a fan of TV sex scenes. See also: Emilia Clarke discusses 'Game of Thrones' Season 5 deaths and rape scene Despite Game of Thrones being relatively jam-packed when it comes to nudity and sex, Clarke has made it clear … [Link]
Mashable » Amtrak is making it easier for cyclists to tour the country
Taking a bike tour around the northeastern United States just got a little easier. Amtrak on Monday expanded its bicycle roll-on, roll-off service to trains between Washington, D.C. and Chicago. The rail authority has been testing the service on shorter routes since 2012. For a fee of $20 — and with a reservation for one of the limited number of bike … [Link]
Mashable » New Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pressed on his stance on the EU, NATO and Trident
LONDON — New Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn faced an interrogation from MPs in his shadow cabinet Monday night, after a tumultuous first full day on the job. He was questioned on his stance over Britain's membership in the EU, NATO, the Trident nuclear deterrent, possible airstrikes in Syria, Northern Ireland and the refugee crisis. Many of those at the meeting hadn't … [Link]
Mashable » Your parents want you to stop using their HBO Go account
Video: Keith Hopkin, Sierra Jiminez, Jon Lynn, David Sidorov As millennials, we consider ourselves free-thinking adults, navigating the ever-changing digital world maturely and independently. And yet, here we are still using our parents' HBO Go accounts. Rather than purchase and pay for our own premium cable programming, we mooch off of the ones who raised us. It is our parents, … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways you can make venting at work actually productive
It’s going to happen sooner or later: The stresses and annoyances of work will build up inside you to the point that you just can't hold it in any longer — so you erupt in a string of complaints to any coworker who will listen. Venting isn't uncommon — in fact, in the typical workplace, I'd say it's almost inevitable. Take … [Link]
Slashdot » Law Professor: Genetic Engineering Is (Probably) Protected By the First Amendment
Jason Koebler writes: The dawn of cheap genome editing techniques such as CRISPR understandably have people across the political spectrum worried about what a future of designer babies, more pathogenic viruses, deextincted species, clones, and glow-in-the-dark sushi might look like. But does putting limits on genetic engineering violate scientists' constitutional rights? The First Amendment has been interpreted by the Supreme … [Link]
Mashable » What freelancers should know about liability and their assets
The Internet, mobile and on-demand economies are transforming commerce and the way many work. The concept of a steady job and paycheck is morphing into a more dynamic situation of contract, freelance and independent gigs. In 2014, approximately 2.7 million people in the U.S. earned money from on-demand platforms like Airbnb, Uber, Lyft, Handy and TaskRabbit. This on-demand economy has major … [Link]
Mashable » Come watch us play 'Destiny: The Taken King' right here
Destiny: The Taken King is officially here, and if you've been paying any attention to Mashable's Gaming coverage over the past few months then you know there's at least one very excited staffer here: me. (There are more of us than that, but I'm not blowing up anyone's spot.) Since most of the world tends to spend the average Tuesday heading into … [Link]
Mashable » Belgian magazine interview with Kit Harington may provide clues to Jon Snow's fate
This post contains Game of Thrones spoilers aplenty, so tread carefully if you're not up-to-date with the show or the books. LONDON — The evidence is mounting up, people. First we had all those rumours about Kit Harington's hair at Wimbledon, then there were repeated sightings of him in Belfast, Ireland (where lots of Game of Thrones filming happens), and now … [Link]
Mashable » Mercedes mulls over limo service with driverless cars
Imagine this: You call up a limo. Within minutes, a luxurious Mercedes-Benz car arrives at you door. As you peek inside, you notice it has no driver. The car's door opens, you sit inside and enjoy the scenery as it silently glides through the city, leaving you at your desired destination, all by itself While not exactly launching such a service … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 15 September 2015
Ashley Madison’s Fembot Con (Gizmodo) — As documents from company e-mails now reveal, 80 percent of first purchases on Ashley Madison were a result of a man trying to contact a bot, or reading a message from one. terrapin — … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Mark Bates on Go Core Techniques and Tools – $59.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Mark Bates on Go Core Techniques and Tools" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-09-16 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Ultimate Ears' Boom 2 speaker cranks the volume up to eleven
How do you make the UE Boom, one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy, even better? You make it 25% louder, water- and dust-proof, and double its wireless range. Two years after the UE Boom hit the scene with its fabric-woven cylindrical design and 360-degree sound, Ultimate Ears is finally back with a successor: the UE Boom 2. See … [Link]
Mashable » China's biggest, yet most unlikely film of this summer
SHANGHAI — China’s biggest film of the summer didn’t star CGI dinosaurs or Tom Cruise. Rather, it was a doughy, green-haired monster named Huba, who is born to a human man (yes, that’s right) and is heir to the monster throne in a world where monsters and humans are in constant conflict. As of Sept. 12, Monster Hunt had grossed a … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Labour Party's Support For Homeopathy Grows
An anonymous reader writes: The UK's Labour Party is currently led by Jeremy Corbyn, who has shown support for homeopathy in the past. So has Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell. (So-called 'shadow' posts in the UK government essentially comprise an alternative Cabinet with positions held by party members in opposition to the party in power.) Now, homeopathy seems to have additional … [Link]
Mashable » Will Malcolm Turnbull be good for startups as prime minister?
As the dust settles after Malcolm Turnbull wrested the prime ministership from Tony Abbott on Monday, many Australians are wondering if his victory could signal a change in direction for digital innovation in Australia. See also: Australia's new Prime Minister actually understands climate change Turnbull has marketed himself quite literally as a "friend of the Internet," he's praised the sharing economy, … [Link]
Mashable » How to defeat the new Strike bosses in 'Destiny: The Taken King'
You’ve climbed to Destiny: The Taken King's new level maximum of 40 and you're looking to power up. Strikes are the way to go, but they're no cakewalk. Especially the four new ones. The Taken King's four new co-op challenges cover a variety of settings and enemies, but they all end in the same way: a knockdown brawl against some towering boss … [Link]
Mashable » 6 tips to help you survive from the creators of 'Destiny: The Taken King'
This probably sounds familiar if you're a Destiny fan: you've worked through The Taken King's new story and now you're confronted by a veritable mountain of new stuff to do. Where do you start? How do you get the good gear? What does it all mean? You want tips. Advice. Maybe some direction. We know. We were there too. Fortunately, "there" happened to be … [Link]
Mashable » How to survive the Court of Oryx in 'Destiny: The Taken King'
Deep within the bowels of the Dreadnaught there's a long, statue-lined hallway that leads to a platform covered in toxic miasma. Welcome to the Court of Oryx. See also: A glossary to help you understand what the hell 'Destiny' fans are talking about The Court of Oryx is the new public event space in The Taken King's new Dreadnaught exploration zone. In … [Link]
Mashable » This is what happens when kids try dial-up Internet for the first time
Remember dial-up Internet? All that horrendous beeping and churning during the five minutes it took you to connect? Well, small kids today don't remember, and when they hear those trademark dial-up sounds for the first time in the clip above, they have some pretty inventive ways of describing the racket. See also: These Teens Just Learned '90s Internet Was a … [Link]
Mashable » Hood By Air embraces reverse contouring for spring 2016
Pushing boundaries is nothing new for indie brand Hood By Air. Last season, designer Shayne Oliver sent his models down the runway wearing nude stockings over their faces, flattening their hair and squishing their features in awkward positions. It's no surprise that this season's beauty look also employed the shock factor. Oliver blurred lines by not blending them in. Playing off … [Link]
Slashdot » India Mulls Using Nuclear Power For Its Chandrayaan-2 Mission To the Moon
MarkWhittington writes: India is preparing its second mission to the moon, the Chandrayaan-2, as Space Insider noted. The mission will consist or an orbiter, a lander, and a rover. It will be launched on an Indian-built Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) in late 2017 or early 2018. Defense Daily reported that officials at the Indian Space Research Organization are mulling … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the sprawling refugee camp on Britain's border
CALAIS, France – On the outskirts of Calais, a small town is growingAlong its meandering roads are shops, restaurants and nightclubs. A new church and a mosque sit nearby a school and a library. The place has almost everything you might expect from a small human settlement – except everything is constructed from tarpaulin and timberThis is the "Jungle," the semi-permanent … [Link]
Mashable » The winner of Australia's leadership spill is an adorable toddler
The leadership overthrow in Australian politics hasn't been easy — least of all for Jack Turnbull Brown. The grandson of Australia's new prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, used the official swearing-in ceremony to make it known he wants to be a star. Not shying away from his moment in the spotlight, the almost 2-year-old, who is the son of Turnbull's daughter … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dancing with the Stars' season premiere: The pairs to beat are already crystal clear
Dancing with the Stars has begun once again, and after just one episode, we're calling it: Bindi Irwin is the one to beat Of course, there's an entire season of dancing ahead, and that can change everything But as it stands, the adorable teen has emerged as the queen of the dancing jungle. If anyone stands to upset that, though, it's … [Link]
Slashdot » DARPA Working On Robotic Satellite Repair
jfruh writes: One of the aspects of the space age that sci-fi writers of the '50s couldn't predict was how much of our space activities are conducted by unmanned satellites rather than human beings. Now, DARPA wants to take that one step further, by building a robot satellite to fix other satellites. The initiative is being headed by former Space … [Link]
Mashable » Travelers pick the best museums for enjoying art and learning history
There are thousands of museums around the world, but of course some are better than others. TripAdvisor on Tuesday announced its list of the top museums in the world based on traveler reviews as part of the site's Travelers' Choice Awards. “These world-class museums provide an enriching experience that can be both inspiring and educational for travelers around the globe," Barbara … [Link]
Mashable » How the Apple Store in Brussels will celebrate comic art
Belgium is home to many world-famous comic characters such as the Smurfs and the quiff-haired reporter Tintin. This week, it will also become home to a new Apple Store. To celebrate the opening, the company recruited 20 Belgian comic artists to tell their stories in five images. Apple published a short video showcasing a few of the artists, including Max … [Link]
Mashable » Ousted prime minister Tony Abbott says goodbye to Australia
Updated: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 at 2 p.m. AEST Tony Abbott, who was replaced as Australia's prime minister by Malcolm Turnbull in dramatic fashion Monday night, looked visibly shaken Tuesday during his first public remarks since being deposed. Abbott had been silent since the party room ballot vote that robbed him of his leadership on Monday. As Tuesday afternoon arrived … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter's 'Buy' buttons: Now open to anyone
Get ready to see a lot more "Buy" buttons on Twitter. Twitter — with the help of payments startup Stripe — is expanding its buy buttons so that anyone can sell their stuff via tweets. San Francisco-based Stripe introduced a new product Monday called Relay, which makes it easier for retailers to sell their products within third-party apps that use Stripe, … [Link]
Mashable » Sleepy bear cub walks into pizzeria, takes a nap
On Mondays, many of us yearn for a bite to eat and an afternoon nap — and it turns out that bears are no exception. A lone bear cub made her way into a Colorado Springs pizzeria Monday afternoon, and promptly planted herself onto a shelf in the back office for a quick snooze See also: Young bear cubs are really … [Link]
Mashable » Future's 'F*ck Up Some Commas' gets rock makeover in this sizzling cover
The rap-rock formula, first popularized in the 1980s with the "Walk This Way" collaboration between Aerosmith and Run D.M.C., has spawned quite the offspring A new cover of Future's "Fuck Up Some Commas" by six-piece band Isles proves that the amalgam of both genres is still alive nearly three decades after "Walk This Way." Think of Isles as like rap-rockers Linkin … [Link]
Mashable » 'South Park' will tackle Deflategate, Caitlyn Jenner in premiere episode
As you'd expect, the gang at South Park isn't holding anything back in its premiere episode, airing Wednesday The show, which is returning for Season 19, jumps right into some of the hot topics of the summer, with an episode that will touch on two highly topical areas — the New England Patriots 'Deflategate' saga and the emergence of Caitlyn … [Link]
Mashable » Rugby star Jarryd Hayne makes his NFL debut
Updated: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 at 1.30 p.m. AEST Australian sportsman Jarryd Hayne made his NFL debut at 7:20pm Pacific time, or 12.20 p.m. Tuesday AEST, as part of the season kickoff game. The former rugby league star lined up with the San Francisco 49ers against the Minnesota Vikings, the culmination of an epic journey from the western suburbs of Sydney … [Link]
Slashdot » Broadband Users 'Need' At Least 10Mbps To Be Satisfied
Mickeycaskill writes: A new report says broadband users need at least 10Mbps speeds to be satisfied with their connection — especially with regards to online video which is now seen as a staple Internet application. Researchers at Ovum measured both objective data such as speed and coverage alongside customer data to give 30 countries a scorecard. Sweden was deemed to … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's new prime minister greeted with giant rainbow
While it's early days for Malcolm Turnbull's prime ministership, mother nature has given him a very enthusiastic thumbs up. Malcolm Turnbull deposed Tony Abbott late Monday night to become leader of Australia and the Liberal Party — and on Tuesday morning, he was welcomed to his new job by a rainbow over parliament house in Canberra See also: Farewell, Tony Abbott, … [Link]
Mashable » Trump meets with praise and protesters at Dallas rally
DALLAS — Less than 48 hours before the second Republican primary debate, Donald Trump didn't seem worried. "I hear they're all going after me. Whatever, whatever," he said, shrugging off the contest and his rivals with characteristic bluster. See also: 4 big questions Latinos want Donald Trump to answer Much of Trump's speech Monday evening at a packed Dallas arena followed … [Link]
Mashable » In Project Runway first, finalist debuts entirely plus-size fashion show
Project Runway has had 14 seasons of contestants show at New York Fashion Week and, for the first time, one designer showcased a completely plus-size collection — something that has never been attempted on Project Runway or at a major New York Fashion Week show Judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen and celebrity guest judge Carrie Underwood sat front row … [Link]
Mashable » Florida coach regrets going thermonuclear on player after penalty
It was hard to spend much time following college football online Saturday without coming across University of Florida coach Jim McElwain — specifically, McElwain laying into one of his young players with thermonuclear rage Now McElwain says he "regrets" the tantrum that became an Internet spectacle See also: Amazing NFL photo looks just like a 'Madden' screenshot McElwain unloaded on junior … [Link]
Mashable » Lamborghini's Huracán Spyder is the cure for arachnophobia
It's a nippy 56 degrees Fahrenheit at the Frankfurt Auto Show — hardly convertible weather. Despite that, though, Italian supercar-maker Lamborghini is putting its hot-blooded bona fides to the test and going top-down in Germany with its latest creation, the Huracán Spyder. Just like its hard-topped brother, the 'standard' Huracán, the Spyder is swiftly propelled into the sunset by a naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V10, making a prodigious … [Link]
Mashable » 'Monday Night Football' honors Frank Gifford with subtle tributes
This week brings our first Monday night of the NFL regular season. ESPN's Monday Night Football program, already doubling down with back-to-back games to start the autumn, sweetened things a little bit more with an unexpected tribute to recently deceased NFL legend Frank Gifford Gifford was a two-way star for the New York Giants in the 1950s and 1960s, then went … [Link]
Mashable » Porsche and Audi take on Tesla with two gorgeous electric car visions
Tesla, meet your new German rivals. At the Volkswagen Group's press conference Monday, Porsche and Audi showed off two new electric concept cars, the Audi e-tron quattro concept SUV and the Porsche Mission E A production timeline for the Porsche was not presented, but Audi said it will launch an all electric SUV in 2018. See also: Why Porsche's new turbocharged … [Link]
Slashdot » Man Receives a Prosthetic Hand That Allows Him To Feel
New submitter CravenRaven76 writes: A 28 year old man who has been paralyzed for almost a decade has recently received a prosthetic hand that allows for him to feel for the first time. While prosthetics have previously been able to be controlled directly from the brain, it is the first time that signals have been successfully sent the other way. … [Link]
Mashable » Farewell, Tony Abbott, we will miss you shoving onions in your face
Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott had somewhat of a brand problem. He enjoyed the finer things in life, which in the real world might have been seen as quirky traits but on the political stage made him look like a fool. The conservative leader had a range of interesting hobbies, from onion eating to going for an early morning run in … [Link]
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