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 » Some presidential candidates are spending a fortune, but others are popular without a dime
A pair of political ads released this week take aim at a loud and conspicuous target: Donald Trump. Paid for by the conservative group Club for Growth, the spots try to paint Trump as an out-of-touch opportunist with a liberal bias. One features a clip of his admission that he "probably identifies more as a democrat" in some cases — repeated … [Link]
Slashdot » XPRIZE's Jono Bacon On Leaving Open Source and the Next Great Challenge
itwbennett writes: After just under 8 years at Canonical where he was Community Manager of Ubuntu, Jono Bacon left in search of a new challenge. Now, a year and a half into his tenure at the XPRIZE Foundation as Senior Director of Community, Bacon reflects on the changing nature of community and how he is working to bring the 'anybody … [Link]
Mashable » 8.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Chile, prompts destructive tsunami
UPDATED 10.30 p.m. PT A magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile, less than 150 miles from Santiago, prompting a damaging tsunami. The strong quake shook buildings in Santiago as tsunami alarms sounded in the port town of Valparaiso. It was followed by smaller earthquakes — which may have been aftershocks or separate events — in the region … [Link]
Mashable » 23 annoying Facebook statuses you can finally 'Dislike'
On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg announced that a Facebook dislike button (or something similar to it) will be coming to an Internet browser near you Zuckerberg said he hopes the new feature will make it easier to express "empathy" for others, as not "every moment is a good moment." In a nutshell, the titans of the Almighty Book aren't giving the thumbs … [Link]
Mashable » Texas boy arrested for building clock is already a GOP debate issue
Ahmed Mohamed, a high school student who was detained on Wednesday after bringing a homemade clock to school, became an issue in the 2016 presidential race after President Obama invited the teen from Irving, Texas to the White House See also: Twitter stands with Texas boy who was arrested for building a clock GOP debate moderator Jake Tapper used the detention … [Link]
Mashable » Republican or Democrat, the presidential candidates agree that the media sucks
Who said it: Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump? "The public is not a big believer in the press, which tells you the public is really very smart." "The American people want a discussion of the real issues. They don’t really care that Marco Rubio threw a football and hit some kid in the head. Not one of the great issues facing … [Link]
Mashable » 3 secrets to finding time in your busy schedule to read (for fun)
A few months ago, the thought of finding time to leisure read seemed laughable. Sure, I've finished books that were mandatory for college courses, but reading for pleasure was an alien concept. Between my to-do list, my deadlines, and my complete lack of "me time" — picking up a book and reading for fun felt impossible. And yet, I know that … [Link]
Mashable » Trump wasn't part of the bottom-tier debate, but he was still center stage
Donald Trump wasn't on stage for the first of two Republican primary debates held Wednesday night, but he may as well have been. The first few minutes of the CNN debate showcased the various ways in which Trump's rivals view the businessman who is currently leading them all in the polls. See also: The Republican debate: How it all went down … [Link]
Mashable » In photos: Migrants clash with Hungarian police
After Hungary shut down its border with Serbia on Tuesday, frustrations have erupted into clashes between Hungarian police and those trying to cross the border. A few hundred migrants tore down the Serbian side of the security fence and rushed toward the Hungarian side on Wednesday. However, they were driven back by police forces who repelled them with water cannons and … [Link]
Slashdot » Are Non-Technical Certifications Worth Earning?
Nerval's Lobster writes: Everybody knows that certain technical certifications can boost your career. For developers and others, though, is it worth earning non-technical certifications such as the PMP (Project Management Professional), CRISC (which certifies that you're good at managing risk)? The short answer, of course, might be, 'Yes, if you plan on moving into management, or something highly specialized.' But … [Link]
Mashable » Arctic research ship probes frigid depths and 4th-lowest sea ice extent on record
Through Sept. 11 of this year, the Arctic — which serves a crucial role as the Northern Hemisphere's refrigerator — lost an area of sea ice nearly equal to the states of Texas, California, Montana and New Mexico combined. This led to the fourth-lowest sea ice extent on record since satellite data began in 1979, continuing the long-term decline in summertime … [Link]
Mashable » Man tests his dog's loyalty, but dog has more important things to do
When this long-haired dachshund's owner took him out for a walk, he pretended to collapse to see how his dog would react. You've gotta make sure your dog always has your back. Unfortunately, the dog's reaction was pretty indifferent: "I don't have the time or patience to deal with any of your bullshit, human." Instead of pausing to see if … [Link]
Popular Science » Polar Bears Might Survive Ice Melting By Hunting New Prey
Polar bears near the coast of the western Hudson Bay AMNH/R.F. Rockwell Polar bears are often used as the face of climate change and the melting of the Arctic. They have long been cast as one of the first large, familiar species to possibly go extinct because of a changing climate. As the spring and summer sea ice continues to … [Link]
Mashable » You can literally get texts from Hillary during the Republican debate
If previous experience has taught us anything, Wednesday night's main GOP debate will be a fiery circus of insults, zingers and rhetoric, ripe for crowd-sourced fun. And Hillary Clinton wants to get in on it. Clinton's campaign will be bringing "Texts From Hillary" to life by sharing her thoughts on the main GOP debate with users who sign up for text … [Link]
Mashable » Here’s how to create space before installing iOS 9
It’s a sad day when you have to delete photos and apps to make room for even more photos and apps And if you're a digital hoarder planning to update your Apple devices to iOS 9, you might have to clear out some space to make room for the download, too. But photos and apps aren't the only culprits. Luckily, we're … [Link]
Mashable » These goats balancing on trees have a truly impressive sense of Zen
Goats are continuing to do what goats do best — and the world continues to say, "OK, goats." The video above, which was posted by the YouTube account Photo Workshop Adventures, shows a group of goats hanging out in a big tree in Morocco. Just check out their sense of balance. Man tests his dog's loyalty, but dog has more … [Link]
Mashable » The dystopia of Dislike: Why Facebook will never use the D-word
You could almost hear the heavy sigh from Mark Zuckerberg's PR handlers Tuesday. The Facebook founder has never been the most clear or confident public speaker, and not only was his answer to a question from the public about a possible Dislike button peppered with his usual "um"s and "you know"s, it was also internally contradictory and confusing On the one … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart joins 9/11 victims at Washington rally
Jon Stewart joined 9/11 victims suffering from cancer and other serious health problems at a rally in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. They are urging Congress for an extension of healthcare benefits for all first responders at Ground Zero. "Today, on the Hill, you will be exposed to possibly toxic levels of bullshit and arrogance," Stewart told them. Read more…More about Jon … [Link]
Mashable » Spanish soccer school takes in family of Syrian refugee tripped by journalist
The family of Osama Abdul Mohsen, the man who was tripped by a camerawoman as he and his son fled from police near the Hungarian border village of Röszke earlier this month, are on their way to Spain thanks to some international generosity. See also: Hungarian camerawoman on kicking refugees: 'Something snapped' Miguel Ángel Galán, president of the CENAFE soccer school … [Link]
Popular Science » Half Of The Ocean's Population Disappeared In The Past 45 Years
School of Spadefish NOAA/Flickr/Greg McFall Life isn't always better under the sea. A combination of overfishing and environmental changes have cut the population of the worlds oceans nearly in half, according to a new report from the World Wildlife Fund. The report, which looked at 1,234 species of mammal, bird, reptile, and fish, found that between 1970 and 2012, populations … [Link]
Slashdot » DNA-Based Advertising Redefines Commercial "Ad-Targeting"
An anonymous reader writes: Hidden among the customary disclaimers about how the website intends to use the information it holds about you, ancestry.com states that it reserves the right to leverage the genotyping tests of users (who have contributed their DNA to AncestryDNA research) in order to serve back 'relevant' advertising via the site. Critics of the clause believe that … [Link]
Popular Science » Nanoparticles Disguised As Blood Cells Could Destroy Diseases
Platelet-coated nanoparticles (orange) bind to a damaged artery, left, and MRSA bacteria, right. Zhang Research Group, UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering via Eurekalert For years, scientists have known that drug-carrying nanoparticles could provide new, potent treatments for diseases like cancer by sending them to targeted parts of the body. But there was one big problem: Before the particles … [Link]
Mashable » Texas boy arrested for building clock says he's transferring to 'any other school'
Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old Muslim boy authorities arrested because school officials mistook the homemade clock he brought to school for a bomb, has revealed that he is still suspended from classes even though police have dropped the case against him. He says he will likely transfer to "any other school." Ahmed and his family, along with legal counsel and leaders from … [Link]
Mashable » Tear gas and water cannons used on hundreds of migrants at Hungary border
Yesterday, Hungary put up a razor-wire fence and shut down its border with Serbia, saying it had to protect the European Union's external border. Today there is chaos after frustrated migrants on the Serbian side demanded the border be opened and attempted to kick down a border post. Read more…More about Us World, Politics, Refugees, Serbia, and Border Crisis [Link]
Popular Science » Mysterious Google Patent Reveals Possibilities for The Future Of Google Glass
Google/ US Patent Office Google's patent designs for a potential head-mounted display. Since Google Glass transitioned earlier this year from experimental Google X moonshot to viable idea, we haven’t heard much from the newly-formed department. The Explorer program was shut down when Nest alum Tony Fadell took over the project, and in the intervening months, no designs have leaked. 
Google/ … [Link]
Slashdot » More Time Outside Tied To Less Nearsightedness In Children
Bookworm09 writes: For primary school children in China, spending an extra 45 minutes per day outside in a school activity class may reduce the risk of myopia, according to a new study. In some parts of China, 90% of high school graduates have nearsightedness, and rates are lower but increasing in Europe and the Middle East, the authors write. "There … [Link]
Mashable » ACLU sues Honolulu over treatment of homeless
HONOLULU — Attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union are suing Honolulu over the way city officials are clearing out homeless encampments. The attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday. See also: Hawaii Wants to Move the Homeless Away From Tourist Areas The complaint on behalf of residents of one of the nation's largest homeless encampments says people have lost … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Massive Plot Holes in Popular Movies
Top 10 Major Plot Holes In Popular Films! The Avengers, Batman Begins, Interstellar and much more! What other massive plot holes/unresolved storylines from your favorite movies would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below! [Screen Rant] The post 10 Massive Plot Holes in Popular Movies appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » U.S. invests $100 million in solar power research
Researchers developing new solar power technology are getting more than $100 million in grants from the federal government as a way to reduce the cost of solar power and expand access to low-carbon energy. As part of the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan, the U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday announced $52 million in new funding to universities, corporations and national … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HOW TO: Make a DIY 10th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver at Home [Video]
How to make a DIY 10th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver at home for $25, and if you’re not interesting, you could just buy the thing for $21. [AWE me] The post HOW TO: Make a DIY 10th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver at Home [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » 8 Printable Martian Habitat Designs That We Want To Live In
Design for a 3D-printed Martian shelter Team: Gamma If The Martian has taught us anything, it’s that surviving on Mars won’t be easy. It’s really cold, there’s practically no oxygen in the atmosphere, no food, no water, and it pummels you with radiation. NASA plans to send the first humans to the Red Planet in the 2030s, and if they … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Releases React Native for Android
React Native for Android is here. Facebook open-sourced the "code once, write anywhere" tool so developers can more easily create apps for the web, iOS, and now Android all from a single app.
[Link]
Slashdot » Popup Factory Demo at Solid Conference 2015 (Video 1 of 2)
With rapid, low-cost "maker" tools including 3-D printers, low-volume circuit board etching and populating equipment, and lots of outsourcing to independent designers and engineers rather than having everyone on staff, it is easier every year to make Internet of Things things — and many other electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical devices, too. Formlabs was the company that did the demo at … [Link]
Mashable » Why every tech company needs to integrate empathy
DBA is a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. Humans have been building solutions that make us better, faster and stronger since we discovered that we could fashion tools out of rocks and twigs. Our earliest technological innovations focused on amplifying our physical skills, but once Alan Turing created … [Link]
Popular Science » National Science Foundation Devotes $20 Million To Building Tomorrow's Infrastructure
Blatnik Bridge Randen Pederson/Flickr CC by 2.0 Improving infrastructure is one of the main focuses of a new NSF initiative. Wildfires are raging, sea levels are rising, and cities just keep on growing. Increasingly large numbers of people in the United States are dependent on aging infrastructure, from crumbling roads and bridges to to overworked power lines. It's a sorry … [Link]
Mashable » Google won't become a carmaker, despite self-driving tech investment
Google is in the midst of developing self-driving car technology, which includes a handful of now-infamous self-driving prototypes. Despite the investment and the small fleet egg-shaped test cars, the tech giant won’t in fact produce production cars itself. At least, according to a Reuters report out this morning. "Google also does not intend to become a car manufacturer," Google's Philipp Justus … [Link]
Mashable » The uplifting history of how bras have changed since the 1920s
Bras have come a long way since ancient Greece. From the androgynous styles of the 1920s to the fake nipples (umm…) of the '70s, this video from Glamour takes you on a trip through bra history — and beyond, to when we all become bra-wearing robots. Bra-llelujah. BONUS: 100 Years of Hamster Beauty World's saddest dog begs for forgiveness Polite … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Frosted Han Solo In Carbonite Pop-Tart
While the Han Solo in Carbonite Pop Tart Art by Falcon Toys might look like a popular breakfast treat, you can be assured that it definitely dos not taste like one since its base material is resin. 
[Pop-Art: Frosted Han Solo] The post Frosted Han Solo In Carbonite Pop-Tart appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Gallery: Up Close With BigDog and Other Robots of War
DARPA brought some bizarre and awesome ideas to its "Wait, What?" tech conference last week, but it also brought some hardware. DARPA-funded projects like the Legged Squad Support System, otherwise known as BigDog, were on display in a convention center in downtown St. Louis. Here's a collection of some of the coolest things PopSci got to see. [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Design for understanding
Register for the O’Reilly Design Conference, which will be held January 19-22, 2016, in San Francisco. Jorge Arango will be speaking at the event about information architecture and semantic environments. Editor’s note: This post is an excerpt from “Information Architecture, … [Link]
Mashable » You're not going crazy: Apple just changed the font in iOS 9
First Google, now Apple. Leave our fonts alone. Apple released iOS 9, its new operating system, on Wednesday and people quickly learned that although they want the newest thing as soon as humanly possible without interruption, they don't want it to change that much. See also: iOS 9 review: A need for speed, and Maps that actually work The new operating … [Link]
Popular Science » A Space Shotgun To Shoot At Asteroids
Honeywell Space Shotgun Concept Screenshot by author, from YouTube “Shoot first, ask questions later” is simultaneously a cool line for a gruff action hero and a terrible policy. A new concept for a space shotgun offers a twist on the old refrain: what if shooting was asking questions? NASA’s Asteroid Redirect Mission wants to send a robot to an asteroid. … [Link]
Mashable » Disney animator uses HTC Vive to paint in virtual reality
Back in April, Google quietly acquired Skillman & Hackett, the makers of Tilt Brush, the app that allows you to paint in real-time in virtual reality Now a video (above) has surfaced of veteran Disney animator Glen Keane taking the app through its paces as he creates iconic animation imagery inside VR space. See also: The HTC Vive, not Oculus … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Invites Texas Teen To White House After "Bomb" Clock Incident At School
The Grim Reefer writes: In a followup to this morning's story about the arrest of 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed for bringing a homemade clock to school that was mistaken for a bomb, President Obama has invited the teen to the White House via Twitter. The President tweeted: "Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the White House? We should inspire … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Are Bats' Immune Systems Totally Different From Any Other Mammal’s?
The mastiff bat, found in Central and South America Max Planck Institute for Ornithology Bats may be both ecologically and economically valuable, but they are also notorious for transmitting diseases particularly rabies and maybe even Ebola. The bats themselves, however, don’t often get sick as they have impressive immune systems unlike those of any other mammals, according to a study … [Link]
Mashable » Peak America: Tom Brady endorses Donald Trump for president
Straight from the 'Merica factory where they still make 'Merican things — the most 'Merican of things! — comes this nugget: Donald Trump has Tom Brady in his corner for the 2016 presidential election Speaking to reporters Wednesday, the New England Patriots quarterback further inflated Trump's campaign hopes See also: Why Future vs. Russell Wilson is the NFL season's best subplot … [Link]
Mashable » You can control the new Wi-Fi-enabled Roomba vacuum from miles away
iRobot’s Roomba robot vacuum is a pretty smart device, but it takes a big leap forward with Wi-Fi network integration and app-based control That’s not the only change. iRobot is finally making good consumer use of the navigation technology it picked up when it acquired rival robot vacuum manufacturer Evolution Robotics in 2012, and Roomba — the world’s best known, if … [Link]
Popular Science » Warming Arctic Is Overrun With Giant Mosquitoes
Feeding Mosquito CDC Hey, global warming. Yeah, you. Lay off the Arctic, ok? You're already increasing the length and severity of the wildfire season. You're releasing ancient viruses from the permafrost. Could you maybe hold back on your Old Testament impression and not release hordes of giant mosquitoes? Apparently, that's too much to ask. In a new study published in … [Link]
Mashable » The top 11 Republican candidates debate: Follow live
The stage is setIn the background of tonight's CNN debate is Ronald Reagan's Air Force One jet.AP Images/Mark J. Terrill (function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]~ ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js')); Share Tweet Mashable Team: Brian Ries, Amanda Wills, Juana Summers, Jason Abbruzzese, Colin Daileda, Sergio Hernandez, Heidi Moore, Andrew Freedman & Rebecca Ruiz Read more… More about Politics, Debate, Republican, Gop, and Us … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West's theatrical fashion show was a sea of military neutrals
Designer and rapper Kanye West debuted his Yeezy x Adidas Season 2 collection Wednesday afternoon at New York Fashion Week He announced the surprise show Monday, to much media attention and anticipation, even if the last-minute event upset the fashion calendar and some designers. See also: Man offers to trade his new Kanye West Yeezys for a kidney For those not … [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T Offers $250k Reward To Find the California Fiber-Optic Ripper
An anonymous reader writes: AT&T have offered a $250,000 reward to anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of what appears to be a serial disruptor of fiber-optic connections in California. The latest incident has taken place in Livermore in the San Francisco Bay Area, where an individual thought by the FBI to possess expert knowledge and specialist … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forging Sora’s Oathkeeper Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts) in Real Life
From Awe Me: Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. Our team loved facing new challenges with this KeyBlade from Kingdom Hearts! [Awe Me] The post Forging Sora’s Oathkeeper Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts) in Real Life appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]
Mashable » Matt Damon apologizes for remarks about diversity in Hollywood
Matt Damon has issued an apology for remarks that several critics have called tone deaf and racially insensitive In an episode of the HBO series Project Greenlight, a competition that aims to give up-and-coming directors a chance to helm a feature film, Damon is shown interrupting Effie Brown — a black female producer — and apparently dismissing her suggestion that diversity … [Link]
Mashable » Seattle real estate ad insults working moms in the worst way
Working moms just can't catch a break. Their co-workers frequently see them as less competent and less dedicated to their jobs, according to research, and they may still encounter judgment about working outside the home. Recently, Costello and Costello Real Estate Group, a firm located about 20 minutes east of Seattle in Issaquah, Washington, used similar stereotypes as a way to … [Link]
Mashable » Man watches burglars rob his apartment from his phone
Danny Wheeler got a surprising message from his phone around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Instead of a text or an email, it was an alert that his home was in the process of being robbed. Wheeler, 30, opened up his phone to find an image of an unfamiliar man in his apartment on the Upper East Side in New York, according to … [Link]
Mashable » Uber's enemies unite: its top American rival teams up with its biggest China rival
If you can't beat em, join forces with another company who can help run em off the road. Lyft, the friendlier, mustachioed alternative to Uber in the U.S., announced Wednesday that it has entered into a "global ridesharing alliance" with Didi Kuaidi, Uber's better positioned competitor in China, that will effectively launch Lyft in China and help beat back Uber in … [Link]
Mashable » World's saddest dog begs for forgiveness
This dog has more regrets than you. In a video uploaded to Facebook, an Italian man's dog begs for forgiveness for whatever it's done. Bowing its head and giving so many one-sided hugs, the shamed pooch knows that it's in the wrong. Our question: What did this dog do? Did it get too drunk at a party? Did it steal … [Link]
Slashdot » Researcher Trying To Teach Computer What Women He's Attracted To
jfruh writes: Harm de Vries, a post-doctoral researcher at the Université de Montréal, is trying to build an algorithm that will sort through pictures on Tinder and OKCupid and pick out women he'll find attractive. "Tinder kept giving me pictures of girls I wasn't attracted to," he said in a phone interview. "So I wondered if I could use deep … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Xignite Picks Brutal Founder Of Firing Squads And Labor Camps As Icon Of New API Ecosystem
[Link]
Popular Science » Video: Why Do All These Animals Hate Drones?
Cat Hits Drone Screenshot by author, from YouTube By all appearances, animals hate drones. We don’t have the science yet to understand the attitudes of all species of animals, though there is absolutely evidence that drones stress bears out. We’ve seen kangaroos, rams, and hawks, especially hawks all destroy the flying intruders. Perhaps it’s a natural instinct for territorial creatures, … [Link]
Mashable » Apple will require all Apple TV games to work on its Siri Remote
Any games that want to come to the newest version of the Apple TV will have to be playable with its minimal Siri Remote's touchpad, according to developer guidelines released by Apple. "Important: Game controllers are optional purchases that people may or may not make. But every Apple TV has a remote. If you support game controllers in your app, you … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Life of a Pizza Delivery Guy is a Dangerous One [Pic]
A pizza bill from “Toppers Pizza” in Fort Worth, TX, with some very specific delivery instructions for the pizza guy. [Source: Imgur | Via TN] The post The Life of a Pizza Delivery Guy is a Dangerous One [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Keith Richards confirms that The Rolling Stones will record a new studio album
It’s not so much a comeback, since The Rolling Stones have been performing pretty steadily for years — but their first studio album in almost ten years is no small feat. Keith Richards confirmed Tuesday night during the iHeartRadio ICONS event that the Stones are coming back together to record their first studio album since 2005's A Bigger Bang. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » The Lessons Learned From Emergency Robot Deployments
aarondubrow writes: Robin Murphy, director of Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue at Texas A&M University and one of the leading researchers in the field of disaster robotics, has used robots and UAVs for search-and-rescue missions and structural inspections during more than 20 disasters, from 9/11 to Katrina to Fukushima and the 2015 Texas floods. The Huffington Post carried a … [Link]
Mashable » Man paints underwear on rocks to protest nudity censorship
Brazilian designer Andre Levy is making a statement about the censorship of nude bodies. And he's making that statement by painting tiny, colorful briefs on random rocks. You know. Like you do See also: Kevin Bacon demands more male nudity in Hollywood Levy says the painted rocks are part of his #OriginalSinProject, which aims to point out the unnecessary hyper-sexualization of … [Link]
Popular Science » With #IStandWithAhmed, Internet Supports Wrongly Arrested Teenage Inventor
twitter.com/AnilDash Ahmed Mohamed, 14, was arrested by Texas police after his homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb Any 14-year-old would be proud if they built a functioning electronic device, and so on Tuesday, Ahmed Mohamed of Irving, TX, brought the clock he built to school to show his engineering teacher. However, another teacher alerted school authorities, who called the … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 9 review: A need for speed, and Maps that actually work
We might not be getting watchOS 2 today, but iOS 9 is now out and available to download and install. With iOS 9, Apple isn't focused on re-creating the wheel, but making the wheel turn better. Yes, there are new features and enhanced experiences (especially on the iPad), but the core mission of iOS 9 is really about making your … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg invites teen arrested for building a clock to Facebook HQ
Ingenuity may land you in the principal's office — and even jail —in one Texas school, but it's earned the admiration of one of the world's leading tech CEOs. See also: Obama sticks up for 14-year-old who was arrested for his homemade clock Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has stepped forward on Facebook to give 14 year-old Ahmed Mohamed an … [Link]
Slashdot » America's First Video Game Museum Is Trying To Level Up
martiniturbide writes: Did you ever dreamed of a Museum where you can take your kid and show him/her what you used to play when young? This museum exists and it is called "The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (MADE)" in Oakland, California. This is non-profit videogame museum that preserves old games, has playable exhibitions, give free classes to learn … [Link]
Popular Science » See Snapchat's New Lenses On Your Favorite Geeky Celebs
Albert Einstein on Snapchat Xavier Harding Albert Einstein is excited for lenses Snapchat’s released a pretty big update today. The inclusion of Lenses, extra Replays, and Trophies are now available to users of the disappearing photo and video app. Numerous playbacks of snaps represent the company's first stab at a user-supported business model. Trophies reflect in-app achievements that users unlock … [Link]
Mashable » Polite raccoon knocks on the door to ask for treats
Rocksy the raccoon knows how to get the best results when looking for treats Instead of being sneaky and trying to steal food out of the cat bowl, Rocksy has learned to knock on the back door and alert the humans inside that she wants to be fed As the video uploader wrote in the description: "This silly raccoon has … [Link]
Mashable » Obama sticks up for 14-year-old who was arrested for his homemade clock
Hey Ahmed, you can let those haters know POTUS thinks your clock is "cool." President Obama tweeted a message of support to Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old Muslim boy from Texas who was arrested when a teacher mistook a clock Mohamed had built for a bomb. In the tweet, Obama compliments Mohamed's work and invites him to the White House See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Gwendoline Christie says 'Game of Thrones' is all about badass women
If you still somehow have any skepticism about whether or not Game of Thrones has strong female characters, please direct your questions to Brienne of Tarth, whose existence alone should give you a hint. Gwendoline Christie, who plays the badass fighter, told The Sunday Times that Game of Thrones is "the one action drama that is led by women." Who run … [Link]
Mashable » Earth just had its warmest summer on record, as 2015 heads for a new high
The climate system is shrieking with alarm bells, as more heat milestones have been reached this week: The planet just had one of its hottest Augusts and its hottest summer on record, according to two of the four agencies responsible for keeping tabs on the planet's surface temperatures. A third such agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is expected … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Use the Slack API to Build Slash Commands Powered by Google App Engine and Go
Slack has become a popular collaboration tool across enterprises. It is a great fit for team communication in areas where Email is coming up short. The power of Slack is not just in the platform and the various clients that it provides to teams but also an open platform that allows users to integrate with popular outside applications and APIs. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » First Contact [Comic]
It’s just like that girl wearing a Jayne hat that was sitting next to me in the bus last month (Yes, in August): I wanted to tell her: “Woman walks down the street in that hat, people know she’s not afraid of anything,” but I was just too shy to tell her! 🙂 [Source: Anything About Nothing Comics | Like … [Link]
Slashdot » Followup: Library Board Unanimously Supports TOR Relay
Wrath0fb0b writes: Last week, the administrators of the Kilton Public Library in New Hampshire suspended a project to host a Tor relay after the DHS sent them an email asking them to reconsider. At a board meeting yesterday, the exit node was reinstated by unanimous vote. Board member Francis Oscadal said, "With any freedom there is risk. It came to … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter stands with Texas boy who was arrested for building a clock
Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old Muslim boy who was arrested when authorities mistook the homemade clock he brought to school for a bomb, is now the recipient of an outpouring of support online On Wednesday, #IStandWithAhmed trended in the U.S. and the UK as his story spread across social media, eliciting responses from the president, celebrities and more See also: Boy brings … [Link]
Mashable » Dogs wore gas masks against threat of chemical warfare
c. 1940Image: ullstein bild/Getty ImagesDogs have been used in warfare since ancient times, serving as sentries, messengers, attackers and even mascots.About one million dogs were killed in action in World War I, a conflict which also saw the first large-scale use of chemical weapons, such as chlorine and mustard gas.The devastating effects of these gases accelerated the development of masks, worn … [Link]
Popular Science » Artificial Intelligence Is Taking Computer Chess Beyond Brute Force
How Many Different Ways Can A Chess Game Unfold? Natalie Wolchover Matthew Lai's artificial intelligence chess engine, Giraffe, can play at the level of a FIDE international master. Chess is often seen as the ultimate mental challenge: 32 pieces on an 8-by-8 board, and nearly limitless possible moves. There are chess engines that calculate millions of moves per second, but … [Link]
Mashable » How to install iOS 9 without deleting anything from your iPhone
If you want iOS 9 but don't want to delete a ton of apps and data from your phone, we're here to tell you how. The update itself is only 1.3GB, but depending on your phone and when you last upgraded your OS, it requires even more space to install the update. We don't know exactly how much extra space is … [Link]
Popular Science » Four Child Inventors Who Weren’t Arrested And One Who Was
Digital Clock Display Beyond silence, via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 On Sunday, 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed of Irving, Texas, built a digital clock using a circuit board, a digital display, and other components, all housed in a pencil case. It took him about 20 minutes, and he brought it to school the next morning, hoping his teachers could point him … [Link]
Popular Science » A Genetic Database Will Identify What’s Really In Our Food
Clear Labs is compiling a comprehensive database of the DNA found in food. Screenshot from Clear Labs promotional video It’s hard to know what’s in your food. While some people find it scary to read the labels on processed foods, it’s scarier to know that these labels can sometimes be inaccurate, if an unrecorded ingredient was added somewhere in the … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask John McAfee About His Presidential Run
samzenpus writes: He's run a multi-billion dollar company and hidden in the jungles of Central America while being chased by Belizean authorities, but John McAfee's presidential bid may be his most interesting adventure yet. Last week John said: "Our government is in a dysfunctional state. It is also illiterate when it comes to technology. Technology is not a tool that … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony Right Here!
The ever-delightful Ig Nobel award ceremony—which, in their words, honor achievements that make people laugh then make people think—is Thursday. For the 25th year! In honor of the anniversary, we highlighted a few of our favorite Ig Nobel awards in the current issue of Popular Science. You can watch this year’s ceremony right here: Video of The 25th First Annual … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 9 is here: How to download it now
The big day has arrived: iOS 9 is now available for download. After months of public beta releases, Apple officially pushed out its latest mobile operating system for iOS devices on Wednesday. See also: The 15 best features of iOS 9, in GIFs The easiest way to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to iOS 9 is to go to … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Mockingjay Part 2' trailer takes us back to the bond that started it all
Lionsgate has a somewhat impossible task, the same one most movie studios face in 2015 — continuously repurposing old scenes to create exciting, visually stunning and gripping new trailers But with the latest Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 promo, released Wednesday, Lionsgate impressively accomplishes that goal. The clip barely introduces new footage, but it does beautifully refocus the franchise's story … [Link]
Mashable » John Stamos teaches the art of sitcom opening credits
Permanent dreamboat John Stamos stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to school the host on how to make a successful sitcom opening credits that make the audience want more The secret is in the wigs and sticking to the Full House font The two play fun guys on a show called Fun Guys!, roommates on a show called Roommates!, brothers on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How NZ Post Relies On APIs To Fend Off The Threat From Uber, Others
NZ Post is New Zealand's equivalent of the US Postal Service (the USPS). And just like the USPS, the NZ Post must face down the disruptive forces of entrenched competitors and startups alike. For example, in the United States, logistics specialists like Federal Express and United Parcel Service (UPS) have relied on innovation to out-perform the delivery services offered by … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 9 packs a ton of great improvements
For iOS 9, the latest version of Apple's mobile OS, it's not about reinventing the wheel, but making the wheel better. Read more…More about Apple Iphone, Apple Ipad, Tech, Apps Software, and Mobile [Link]
Mashable » Hungary unleashes water cannons on migrants at border
HORGOS, Serbia — Hungarian police used tear gas and water cannons on hundreds of migrants who broke through a razor wire fence on the border with Serbia on Wednesday, while migrants prevented from moving through Hungary increasingly began taking a longer route into Western Europe through Croatia. Frustrated migrants blocked on the Serbian side of the border threw plastic water … [Link]
Mashable » You can now buy the 'Harry Potter' books in every Hogwarts house color
Attention, Harry Potter fans: Your bookshelves are about to get a lot more colorful. And a lot heavier. Juniper Books, an American publisher specializing in custom collections, has designed four sets of the classic series in four hues: Ravenclaw blue, Hufflepuff yellow, Slytherin emerald green and Gryffindor scarlet. See also: This is what a 'Harry Potter' tube map looks like The … [Link]
Mashable » Use Bernie Sanders plane to shoot down literal fat cats, just like Bernie would want
It turns out that a browser-based flash game where you shoot cats out of the sky with your Hydrogen-powered plane may be a key tool to reach your young, liberal base. At least, that's what Bernie Sanders — or someone on his staff — believed in 2006, when he was running to hold onto his senate seat. Which led to the … [Link]
Slashdot » When Does Software Start Becoming Malware?
New submitter Da w00t writes: Talos security researchers detected a malicious shockwave flash file that not only bypasses pop-up blockers, but also accurately fingerprints computers with the help of some JavaScript. The 'Infinity Popup Toolkit' is a prime example of software that falls into this gray area by bypassing browser pop-up blocking. In deciding to classify the toolkit as malware, … [Link]
Mashable » Get your stretchy pants, Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Pass returns
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and slap on the expand-o-matic pants Olive Garden has announced that it is bringing back its Never Ending Pasta Pass that allows the card-holder unlimited bowls of pasta, soup or salad, breadsticks and soft drinks for either $100 or $300 for individual or family cards, respectively The promotion, which made its debut last year, sold … [Link]
Mashable » The best news about your iPhone today has nothing to do with iOS 9
Wednesday’s Apple iOS 9 software update brings a host of new and exciting features like a supercharged Siri and public-transit directions in Maps, but there’s another less-heralded Apple update arriving today that may have a more immediate impact on your lives. It’s also one you probably missed when Apple announced it last week. See also: iPhone 6S, iPad Pro and Apple … [Link]
Popular Science » Snapchat Releases New Lenses And Extra Replays You Have To Pay For
Snapchat Update Xavier Harding Snapchat's Trophy Case will let you collect achievements Popular disappearing messages app Snapchat announced three new features. In the latest 9.15 update for iOS and coming soon to Android, Snapchat now offers users filters for their faces, "Lenses", achievements dubbed "Trophies," and, for the first time ever, in-app purchases in the form of "Extra Replays." Here's … [Link]
Mashable » Sony's new 4K smartphone is only 4K some of the time
The biggest smartphone news out of IFA was without a doubt the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium and its ultra-sharp 4K display. We didn't want to poo-poo too hard on the sleek rectangular slab, but Sony was kind of asking for it with its show floor shenanigans. Virtual reality notwithstanding, we called bullshit on the practicality of a 4K display on a … [Link]
Slashdot » A More Down-To-Earth Way To Bring the Internet To the Rest of the World
An anonymous reader writes: Elon Musk wants to bring the internet to less-developed countries using satellites. Facebook wants to use drones. Google's betting on balloons. These crazy high-tech solutions are interesting, but are they really needed? Mark Summer doesn't think so. His company focuses on building out internet infrastructure the old fashioned way: trenching pipes, raising cell towers, and getting … [Link]
Mashable » SOS: Someone please tell this girl how pizza works
Pizza is a classic on-the-go meal. It's so easy to eat, you can even munch while you walk. Unfortunately, this girl has not yet mastered the art of consuming this beloved cheesy delicacy. We'd go so far as to say she doesn't know how to pizza at all Can someone get this girl into Pizza 101? It's an emergency. Mashup … [Link]
Mashable » Burger King might bring a black burger to the U.S. for Halloween
The Whopper might be looking a little spookier this Halloween. According to the Reddit user bkleaks, Burger King may be rolling out some special menu items in the U.S. for the Halloween season, including a Pumpkin Spice Oreo Shake, a crispy chicken sandwich with A1 sauce and a Whopper with a black bun. See also: Sorry, these pink burger buns from … [Link]
Mashable » Kylie Jenner's new app soars past sisters' apps on iTunes charts
In case you were debating with your friends this entire week (or life) over who is the most popular of the Kardashian clan, we're one step closer to a clear answer: It's Kylie Jenner, and overwhelmingly so The iTunes store anointed the 18-year-old and her new venture, Kylie Jenner Official App, as its No. 1 downloaded free application on Wednesday. The … [Link]
Mashable » Your AT&T 'unlimited' data plan just got a lot better
If you're an AT&T mobile customer who's hanging on to an unlimited data plan, you might finally start get something close to what you're paying for. Following a $100 million fine from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) earlier this summer, AT&T announced changes to its unlimited data program Tuesday. Customers will now get up to 22GB of data per month before … [Link]
Mashable » Cleveland Indians fan is devastated when he sets off fireworks for the wrong team
This is a trigger warning for anyone disturbed by unadulterated shame. The Cleveland Indians' "fireworks guy" was devastated after setting off fireworks for an opposing team home run in a game between Cleveland and the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. See also: 18 weird minor league baseball team names that struck out At Cleveland home games, a home run (by … [Link]
Mashable » The world's longest volcano chain is discovered in Australia
Scientists have just found the world's longest chain of volcanoes on a continent, hiding in plain sight. The newly discovered Australian volcano chain isn't a complete surprise, though: Geologists have long known of small, separate chains of volcanic activity on the island continent. However, new research reveals a hidden hotspot once churned beneath regions with no signs of surface volcanism, connecting … [Link]
Mac For Translators » Safari Extensions
I was trying Omniweb the other day on a very standard page (from the Emacs lisp tutorial by Xah Lee at http://www.ergoemacs.org/emacs/elis~ and I was shocked to see adverts in a box on the right side of the screen. Safari and its extensions had got me used to a web without adverts invasions, without irrelevant contents, and with much less … [Link]
Mashable » An ocean is churning within Saturn's moon Enceladus
Beneath the icy surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus lurks an ocean, new NASA data shows NASA's Cassini spacecraft has confirmed that the moon Enceladus actually harbors a subsurface ocean that stretches all the way around the geologically active moon. See also: Discovery of hydrothermal vents on Enceladus raises odds of life Scientists using Cassini data had previously theorized that Enceladus' sea … [Link]
Mashable » Mashup shows just how awesome Idris Elba would be as James Bond
There's been a lot of discussion about the possibility of Idris Elba playing James Bond recently, particularly after Bond author Anthony Horowitz made that infamous comment about Elba being "too street" for the role. See also: James Bond author says he's 'mortified' about Idris Elba comments Well now, thanks to the above mashup from Vulture which combines footage of Luther … [Link]
Mashable » 'Room' review: Brie Larson kidnap drama gives the tear ducts a workout
TORONTO — What if Plato's allegory of the cave was set in a gardening shed? It would be the kick-off idea for Room, a dark yet strangely sweet drama that inspired audiences to get out their hankies at the Toronto International Film Festival. Jack (Jacob Tremblay) is celebrating his fifth birthday and lives with his mother (Brie Larson) in “Room,” … [Link]
Mashable » Apple delays WatchOS 2 release after discovering bug
Apple pulled the plug on today's anticipated Apple WatchOS 2 release after the discovery of a bug. There's no word yet on when, exactly, Apple will release WatchOS 2. "We have discovered a bug in development of watchOS 2 that is taking a bit longer to fix than we expected. We will not release watchOS 2 today but will shortly,” an … [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams fanboy Drake didn't ruin her fashion show
Serena Williams fans are not pumped about her relationship with Drake, and many blamed the rapper's history of being bad luck for Williams' shocking U.S. Open loss But it seems that it's fine for her boyfriend to show up at fashion shows, provided that he is is supervised by Anna Wintour. The pair sat front row at her Serena Williams for … [Link]
Mashable » Plus-size lingerie fashion show proves inclusiveness is sexy
Model and plus-size fashion advocate Ashley Graham strutted down the Fashion Week runway on Tuesday, modeling her lingerie collaboration with body-diverse Canadian retailer Addition Elle Graham, who is a part of Lane Bryant's #Plusisequal campaign, casted other full-figured models to don her Black Orchid collection. The lacy bras start at 36DD and go up to 44DD, while the underwear ranges from … [Link]
Mashable » Naomi Campbell joins #FreeTheNipple with a beautiful (NSFW) nude portrait
Naomi Campbell is joining the ranks of the many celebrities who are protesting censorship by celebrating the female body. The supermodel uploaded a black and white topless image from her upcoming Taschen two-volume book of nude portraits by photographer Paolo Riversi, which were featured in Garage magazine. See also: Women are Photoshopping male nipples over their own to protest Instagram's censorship … [Link]
Slashdot » Advanced Civilizations Probably Don't Exist In Our Galactic Neighborhood
schwit1 writes: New observations of the best candidate galaxies now suggest that advanced civilizations are very rare or don't exist in the local universe. Researchers looked at several hundred nearby galaxies that emitted a high amount of mid-infrared radiation (abstract), which could possibly be produced as the waste heat from civilizations using energy on galactic scales. They found: "The presence … [Link]
Mashable » Linda Cliatt-Wayman: Preparing the next generation
Linda Cliatt-Wayman is the principal of Strawberry Mansion High School and has been a special education teacher working for years in low-performing, impoverished Philadelphia schools. Wayman encountered too many neglected children who endured abuse or were left to raise themselves, and she has spent her decades-long career demanding that students fight for their future. As a principal, she has transformed three … [Link]
Mashable » 'Downton Abbey' Season 6: What we want to see happen as the show bows out
NB: Spoilers ahead if you're not up to date. LONDON — The official Christmas klaxon has sounded: Downton Abbey is returning to UK screens on Sunday, Sept. 20. It heralds, as Mrs. Patmore would put it, "another clang in the march of time" – although this clang rings in the last hurrah for Downton, now in its sixth season. See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mjoll the Lioness Jumps Right Out of the Screen With This Skyrim-Inspired Cosplay [Pics]
Cosplayer April Gloria looks absolutely stunning as Mjoll the Lioness, a Nord vigilante that is part of the Skyrim/Elder Scrolls universe. The costume was entirely created by April and her husband using Volpin Props‘ Wonderflex tutorial. Hunting bow from PVC Armory. 
Source: April Gloria The post Mjoll the Lioness Jumps Right Out of the Screen With This Skyrim-Inspired Cosplay [Pics] … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Is Kanye West In So Many Video Games?
Sorry but that does look very much like Kanye West, which is weird, considering GTA V did the same thing. The picture above is from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and the one below from GTA V: 
And in Mass Effect 2: 
No, but really, why is Kanye West in so many darn video games? Also, you read … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Blood Test [Comic]
They’re back. [Source: Chris Hallbeck – Maximumble | Like Maximumble on Facebook | Follow Maximumble on Twitter] The post The Blood Test [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » How to experience OSCON Amsterdam 2015
The open source movement has been with us for almost two decades, and its clear that open source is now a de facto choice for software engineers across the globe. The content that youll find at OSCON is a reflection … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Talking to the IoT
People are really good at talking to each other. That shouldn’t be too surprising. Conversation among human beings has evolved over a very long period of time — and now we’re starting to talk to our stuff, and in some … [Link]
Mashable » Dessert guacamole just blew your mind (and diet)
Today is National Guacamole Day. Is there a better day to be an American? The answer is no We bring you avocado cheesecake dip 
Image: Jhila FarzanehDon't let the verdant color scare you — it looks like guacamole but tastes like cheesecake in a bowl See also: The New York Times wants you to put peas in your guacamole. Nope. This … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Key moments in human evolution were shaped by changing climate
The climate's role in our evolution has been debated for over a century. Now it seems environmental change rather than a particular environment made us who we are
[Link]
Mashable » Use your senses in 'Fallout 4' to steal and shoot things with the best of them
It's good to have some basic smarts when you're stuck in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Whether you're scrounging for food or shooting for your life, a sharp mind is essential for surviving each day. The latest look at Fallout 4's series of instructional cartoons on the game's "S.P.E.C.I.A.L." stats focuses on "P": Perception. Don't confuse it with intelligence; this stat isn't a … [Link]
Mashable » 'The League' star Steve Rannazzisi admits to lying about being in World Trade Center on 9/11
A star of The League went on a Twitter spree Wednesday to confess the truth about a huge lie Steve Rannazzisi, who plays Kevin on the FXX comedy show, has claimed in the past that he was in the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The actor said he worked at Merrill Lynch the 54th floor of one of … [Link]
Mashable » Google will match up to $5.5 million in donations to help refugees in Europe
Google has pledged to match the first 5 million euros (about $5.5 million USD) it receives in donations to key organizations aiding in the refugee and migrant crisis in Europe. The goal is to collectively raise a total of $11 million to help the wave of refugees who need help and supplies The tech giant announced the initiative in an official … [Link]
Mashable » What's left when a California wildfire burns everything in its path?
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — At the corner of Young and Jefferson Streets here, there's not much to see but piles of charred rubble. Houses are disintegrated, some revealing the burnt innards of what was previously shielded from the outside world: an oven, a washer and dryer, an exercise bike. Husks of cars and trucks line the streets; the shells of burnt ties … [Link]
Popular Science » Enter The 2016 Invention Awards Now
Cover of the May 2015 Invention Awards Welcome to the tenth annual Invention Awards! In the May 2016 issue, Popular Science will celebrate garage tinkerers and backyard builders, the makers and DIY enthusiasts who are turning their ideas into reality. To find the best independent inventions of the year, we need you to submit your home-grown creations. We want to … [Link]
Mashable » Number of fish in the sea has dropped by nearly half since 1970, report says
LONDON — The number of fish and other species in the sea has been almost halved since 1970, according to a new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Numbers dropped some 49% between 1970 and 2012, the report says, with global population sizes of the Scombridae family of food fish that includes tunas, … [Link]
Mashable » Sharp's 8K TV will be available in Japan next month for $133,000
So far, we've seen 8K TVs at industry events such as IFA or CES. But starting next month, customers in Japan will actually be able to buy Sharp's first 8K LCD TV. The 85-inch LV-85001, as its called, boasts a crazy 7,680 x 4,320 pixel resolution, which — let's be frank here — won't mean much to anyone as 8K content … [Link]
Mashable » Is it worth playing yet? 24 hours into 'Destiny: The Taken King'
The second year of Destiny's life officially began on Sept. 15, with the launch of The Taken King. Although the changes have mostly been met with enthusiasm so far, one question still lingers around this wildly divisive game: Is it worth the notoriously hefty time sink? The answer has a lot to do with what types of games you personally enjoyBungie has revised its … [Link]
Mashable » Apple CEO opens up on why he decided to come out as gay
Tim Cook's decision to reveal his sexuality to the world nearly a year ago did not come easy. During an interview Tuesday with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, Apple's CEO explained that he had long valued his privacy, but increasingly recognized the struggles of children being discriminated and bulled and felt an obligation to help change this by telling the … [Link]
Mashable » 360-degree video virtually brings you to war torn Syria
Virtual reality headsets — the likes of upcoming Oculus Rift or PlayStation VR — aren't just for gaming A 360, 4K resolution video posted on YouTube Monday gives a scary, vivid experience of what it's like to be in a ravaged war zone in Syria See also: 25 Best Free Android Apps Le Parisien reports (link in French) that the video … [Link]
Mashable » Trump is a loser, say prediction markets
With Donald Trump drawing enthusiastic crowds everywhere he goes, and steadily increasing his percentage share of the polls week after week no matter how many gaffes he makes, it's starting to seem like nothing can stop the blustering magnate's march to the GOP nomination. But it's also entirely possible that future historians will look back on this as a time of … [Link]
Slashdot » Nine of World's Biggest Banks Create Blockchain Partnership
An anonymous reader writes: Nine major banks, including Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and JP Morgan have teamed up to bring Bitcoin's blockchain technology to financial markets. "Over the past year, interest in blockchain technology has grown rapidly. It has already attracted significant investment from many major banks, which reckon it could save them money by making their operations faster, … [Link]
Mashable » Old video shows Cara Delevingne as an adorably mischevious-looking infant
LONDON — Sometimes, when you see an image of a well-known celebrity when they're much, much younger, it's almost hard to believe they're the same person. Not so with Cara Delevingne. Even as a teeny tiny infant playing with a wobbly tooth, Delevingne's trademark eyes and eyebrows make her an easy person to recognise. See also: Cara Delevingne and Robb Stark … [Link]
Mashable » 7 times Pope Francis' statements turned heads
In some ways it still seems like Pope Francis stormed the Vatican and immediately set about a radical redecoration since his election two years ago He's challenged traditional Catholic thinking on divorce and same-sex relationships, and he's waded into overtly political territory with comments on climate change. He's likely to bring up several of these topics during his coming trip to … [Link]
Mashable » Jeff Bezos's Amazon begins offering cheap Washington Post subscriptions
When Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013, many thought it was just a matter of time until a cozy and mutually beneficial relationship emerged between the paper and Amazon, the e-commerce giant that Bezos founded. It's here See also: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Buys 'The Washington Post' for $250 Million Amazon will begin offering incredibly cheap subscriptions to WaPo … [Link]
Mashable » Musical genius turns Internet comments into barbershop songs
Be careful what you comment on Reddit, because it may get barbershop'd Jacob Bankston, a 26-year-old middle school assistant choir director by day, has been bringing his multi-tracking skills to the front page of the the Internet, turning random comments on the website into short barbershop ditties. See also: Inspirational Putin will make you better, weak human Bankston's novelty account, WhyNotBarbershop, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Save BIG on Logitech Gaming Headset, Thinkcase Bluetooth Earphone, Big Bang Theory S8
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are 3 great deals for you! –Logitech G430 Surround Sound Gaming Headset with Dolby 7.1 Technology – $79.99 $39.99 (44% Off) –Thinkcase Bluetooth Headphones – $25.99 $15.99 (Use Promo Code NDJZ7V5L) –Big Bang Theory: Season 8 (Blu-ray) – $49.99 $27.99 (44% Off) The post Deal of the Day: Save BIG on … [Link]
Mashable » The new Hello Barbie is like Siri trapped in a doll's body
Barbie has been a lot of things over the years — a rock star, a doctor, a teacher — and more recently, she’s been interested in tech You may recall her recent book, Barbie: I Can Be a Computer Engineer, which encouraged young girls to learn more about computer science, but it was widely deemed sexist; Barbie accidentally gives her sister … [Link]
Mashable » Morgan Page, solar-powered album maker, debuts 'Running Wild' video
Grammy-nominated Morgan Page, who used solar panels to power his at-home recording studio for his latest album, is not only running wild with alternative energy. The DJ and producer is running wild on Mashable with the exclusive premiere of the video for "Running Wild" (above) from that solar-powered DC to Light album See also: Zedd threw a fiery listening party … [Link]
Mashable » Patton Oswalt's 'Minecraft: Story Mode' adventure begins in October
You don't have to play as a male, Patton Oswalt-voiced hero in Minecraft: Story Mode from Telltale Games. There's also a she-hero, voiced by Catherine Taber (Star Wars: Clone Wars). Either way: Telltale's next episodic adventure, and its first set in Mojang's absurdly popular Minecraft univers~ is set to premiere on Oct. 13. It'll launch as a download-only release on Mac/PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Love at DragonCon” Features Cosplay and Romance [Video]
[Nerd Reactor] The post “Love at DragonCon” Features Cosplay and Romance [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Jake Gyllenhaal seeks cake revenge against Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer thinks she can have Jake Gyllenhaal's cake and eat it, too, but he strongly disagrees After Schumer confessed to stealing a birthday cake from Gyllenhaal's freezer while renting his house on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Gyllenhaal stopped by the show to stand up for himself. Gyllenhaal and Colbert angrily ate the remains of the cake, which … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Facebook’s ‘dislike’ button won’t be quite what you think
Is Facebook about to get a long-awaited polar opposite to its "like" button? Despite the clamour, it's almost certainly not going to happen, says Will Oremus
[Link]
Mashable » A rhino named after David Cameron's daughter is now an undisputed British hero
LONDON — Prime Minister's Questions took a turn for the weird on Wednesday. See also: David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn lock horns in 'new' style of Prime Minister's Questions The questions from MPs, held weekly when the House of Commons is in session, started with an unexpected question about a stranded tiger in need of safe passage to England, and then … [Link]
Slashdot » Bug In iOS, OS X Allows AirDrop To Write Files Anywhere On File System
Trailrunner7 writes: There is a major vulnerability in a library in iOS and OS X that allows an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on a target device and, when used in conjunction with other techniques, install a signed app that the device will trust without prompting the user with a warning dialog. Mark Dowd, the security researcher who discovered it, … [Link]
Mashable » Here’s exactly what Mark Zuckerberg said about the 'dislike' button
Mark Zuckerberg set the world on fire Tuesday with the news that Facebook is working on something similar to a "dislike" button, but his comments were vague. Let's have Zuck speak for himself. Speaking at a Q&A at Facebook headquarters Tuesday, Zuckerberg said he wants to give users different ways to express emotions other than the singular "like" button, but … [Link]
Mashable » The biggest beer merger in history is under discussion as Budweiser's owner starts flirting
Imagine the SuperBowl ads The two biggest beer brewers in the world are talking about potentially combining their businesses. Anheuser-Busch InBev, which makes party-friendly beers including Budweiser and Corona, said it is interested in buying SABMiller, the maker of party-friendly Miller Genuine Draft. Anheuser-Busch didn't put a number on the offer — estimates are that the value could be $245 billion … [Link]
Mashable » Cara Delevingne and Robb Stark are in a war of words
When you play the game of Hollywood, either you talk smack on another artist in an interview — or you discover that someone's talked smack on you, then fire back at them via Twitter. (Or the stage at the VMAs, if you're Nicki Minaj.) Which brings us to the feud of the day: Cara Delevingne vs. Robb Stark, a.k.a. former Game … [Link]
Mashable » Why you should take elephant riding off your bucket list
Elephant riding is a booming business in Southeast Asia, and a popular bucket list adventure for many travelers. But it comes at a price “The elephant is one of the biggest attractions to tourists in Cambodia,” Mr. Tree, a local to the Mondulkiri Province in Sen Monorom, Cambodia, told Mashable. “Everyone that comes here, they just want to ride on … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Is Building an 'Empathy Button'
jones_supa writes: The Dislike button has long been the most requested feature from Facebook users. So when Mark Zuckerberg said in a public Q&A session that the company was working on an alternative to things that are inappropriate to "Like," news outlets around the world sprung into action saying that the masses would soon get their wish. Don't hold your … [Link]
Mashable » Bacon-themed dating app matches you based on how you like your bacon
When looking for love, there are many factors — not to mention apps — to consider. Oscar Mayer is hoping bacon may make the choice a little easier. The company launched a bacon-themed dating app called Sizzl on Wednesday which matches people based on their bacon preferences. Yes, really. See also: I tried 13 dating apps in 30 days in search … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Bizarre MGS 5: Phantom Pain Glitches
I am one of those goofy gamers who thinks that glitches are sometimes more fun than the game themselves. They offer an often hilarious moment in what is otherwise a very serious game. Take these Phantom Pain glitches, for example. A great game with some GREAT glitches. Also, a horse can poop on you on command so this is some … [Link]
Mashable » Carly Fiorina's make or break moment
Carly Fiorina has made it to primetime. The former Hewlett-Packard chief executive will join the top-tier of Republican presidential candidates at Wednesday’s Republican presidential primary debate. And she’ll share the stage for the first time this cycle with Donald Trump, who Fiorina has been engaged in a simmering fight with over the last few months. See also: Carly Fiorina tells Donald … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn lock horns in 'new' style of Prime Minister's Questions
LONDON — It was the most anticipated bout since Mayweather and Pacquiao: David Cameron facing new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn across the table in the House of Commons. See also: New Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pressed on his stance on the EU, NATO and Trident Trending on Twitter all Wednesday morning, Prime Minister's Questions (or PMQs, a weekly occurence when the … [Link]
Popular Science » Stealthier Stealth? Seventh Upgraded Chinese Stealth Fighter Prototype Aims to take Flight
2016 First Look Jeff Head at Sinodefence Forum "2016" makes its first debut, with noticeable improvements, such as apparently changed DSI bumps on the intakes (though blurry photo quality makes a certain judgment difficult). 
J-20 and Carrier Chinese Internet Two symbols of China's modernizing military, the J-20 stealth fighters escorting the Liaoning aircraft carrier, as featured in this computer generated … [Link]
Slashdot » 9th-Grader May Face Charges After Homemade Clock Mistaken For Bomb
New submitter bengoerz writes: 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed was led away from MacArthur High School in handcuffs and faces possible charges after teachers, school administrators, and police in Irving, Texas mistook his homemade clock for a bomb. The device — a circuit board, power supply, and digital display wired together inside a pencil box — was confiscated by a teacher after … [Link]
Mashable » A tiger and a rhino are the unlikely stars of Prime Minister's Questions
UPDATED: 1:45 p.m. BST It was a highly anticipated session of Prime Minister's Questions — Prime Minister David Cameron versus the newly elected opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn Prime Minister's Questions, known as PMQs, are asked by MPs weekly on Wednesdays when the House of Commons is in session. The back-and-forth between Corbyn and the prime minister as Corbyn presented questions … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Who' assistant Jenna Coleman is leaving the show
LONDON — The Time Lord's assistant is trading in the Tardis for ball gowns and royalty. See also: 'Doctor Who' season 9 is going to be the most epic yet. Here's why Jenna Coleman, who has played Clara Oswald in the show since 2012 and currently stars alongside Peter Capaldi, is set to leave Doctor Who to star in an eight-part … [Link]
Mashable » How to navigate with your smartphone without a data connection
Almost as many Americans now rely on digital directions as relied on printed directions 10 years ago. However, there was always one major pitfall to digital directions: losing the ability to navigate without an Internet connection. Luckily, there are tons of hacks and apps designed to help you overcome this very problem. That means no more standing awkwardly at the subway … [Link]
Mashable » Ariana Grande slays these musical impressions of other divas
As they say, a Tonight Show imitation game is the sincerest form of flattery Ariana Grande paid homage to pop queens of decades past, like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Celine Dion, during Tuesday's show, absolutely slaying it. Grande previously did her spot-on Dion impression for the Tonight Show audience in March, and needless to say, it was a true … [Link]
Slashdot » NYC Counting On Donations To Fund Required K-12 Computer Science Programs
theodp writes: "To ensure that every child can learn the skills required to work in New York City's fast-growing technology sector," reports the NY Times, "Mayor Bill de Blasio will announce on Wednesday that within 10 years all of the city's public schools will be required to offer computer science to all students. New York City, the Times adds, plans … [Link]
Mashable » Joe Biden slams Donald Trump's 'sick message' on immigration
Vice President Joe Biden just became the White House's most direct antagonist of Donald Trump. Hosting a reception honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at the Naval Observatory, Biden slammed Trump's "sick message" and said it "would not prevail." See also: 4 big questions Latinos want Donald Trump to answer Biden, who has so far made no decision about his own 2016 run, … [Link]
Mashable » An inside look at London's epic pop-up 'Friends' exhibition
LONDON — Gunther is very pleased to welcome us to FriendsFest. As we step into The Boiler House off East London's Brick Lane, James Michael Tyler's beaming face is the first thing we see — playing in a mildly hypnotic loop on a television set just inside the entrance. See also: 50 modern-day 'Friends' episodes, imagined by comedians "Hello Friends fans, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 16 September 2015
Three Best Practices for Building Successful Data Pipelines (Michael Li) — three key areas that are often overlooked in data pipelines, and those are making your analysis: Reproducible, Consistent, and Productionizable. Amazon’s Culture Controversy Decoded (Rita J King) — very … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's new prime minister owns many expensive houses
Malcolm Turnbull is Australia's latest prime minister, and he's also very, very rich. In 2010, the former lawyer and businessman was the only parliamentarian to make BRW's Rich 200 with a net worth of A$186 million, although he seems to have since fallen off the list That's not to say he's hit on hard times, however. He and his wife … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Designing Social Interfaces – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Designing Social Interfaces" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-09-17 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 14-year-old boy arrested for bringing clock mistaken for bomb to school
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in Texas after a homemade clock he brought to school was mistaken for a bomb. Ahmed Mohamed brought the clock into MacArthur High School in Irving, where it was spotted by another teacher who alerted police. His father fears the incident happened because of his son's Muslim background. The Council on American-Islamic Relations is investigating … [Link]
Mashable » The skatepark in Jordan where refugee kids can just be themselves
AMMAN, Jordan — When Mohammed Zakaria was growing up in Amman, he didn't know anyone else in the city who skateboarded "I got a skateboard as a birthday present when I was 10, and I didn't know you could do tricks until I was 18 and we got the Internet," Zakaria said. "At the time, I was the only skater here. … [Link]
Mashable » Refugees start arriving in Croatia after Hungary closes border
RAB, Croatia – Update, Sept. 16, 6:40 a.m. ET: Croatian Television reports that at least 500 more refugees are expected to arrive at the Croatian border today. So far, more than 180 refugees have been registered by the Croatian police at Tovarnik, according to the spokesman for Vukovar-Srijem County's police department. The first refugees have arrived at Croatia's border near the … [Link]
Mashable » Kremlin denies Putin called Elton John to discuss gay rights
LONDON — A spokesman for Vladimir Putin has denied the Russian leader phoned Elton John to discuss gay rights in Russia. The singer posted a message on Instagram on Tuesday, saying he had spoken to Putin and was looking forward to meeting him in person, but the denial has led some to say he was the victim of a hoax. See … [Link]
Slashdot » Robotics Researcher Starts Campaign To Ban Development of Sexbots
Earthquake Retrofit writes: A robotics ethicist from the UK's De Montfort University has started a campaign to ban the development and use of sex robots. "She believes that they reinforce traditional stereotypes of women and the view that a relationship need be nothing more than physical." The campaign was spurred by news that some companies claim to be fairly far … [Link]
Mashable » Your next smartphone could recharge from 0 to 80% in 35 minutes
Waiting for your phone to charge up is as exciting as watching painted walls dry. It's a slow, but necessary process. While there's nothing that can be done about the boring part, Qualcomm, the Intel of smartphone processors, is speeding up charging times even more with Quick Charge 3.0 in its next-gen chips. See also: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 chip will give … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook starts letting your friends know you've ignored their event
“Seen.” The dreaded read receipt in Facebook's chat client, Messenger, which has ruined many a friendship by letting your chat buddies know you've seen their messages but haven't replied, is making its way to another Facebook feature: Events According to Daily Dot, which confirmed the news with a Facebook spokesperson, Facebook is trialling the ability for event hosts and guests to … [Link]
Mashable » How to deal with Earth's oceanic climate changed nightmare
Global warming: it's not just some fancy word a bunch of scientist people made up while pouring their chemicals into some equations at math university A recent study shows that if we were to burn all remaining fossil fuels, the world is sure to become the watery nightmare that many egotistical fish have been fantasizing about for years. With horrific sea … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why Singaporeans will do anything for a midnight snack
SINGAPORE — Pig intestines, grilled chicken wings, curry prata, soupy stews — everything's fair game for a Singaporean supper. Local food in the island state is made up of the indigenous Malay cuisines, and often mixed with recipes from the various immigrant ethnic groups that arrived in the 19th century such as the Chinese, Indians and colonists from Portugal and Britain. … [Link]
Mashable » Honda's Project 2&4 puts the thrill of a motorcycle on 4 wheels
It's easy to forget that Honda makes more than reliable family sedans. Once in a while, however, the Japanese car- and motorcycle-maker likes to remind us that it still has a wild side with things like the 2&4, which was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show this week. Riding the line somewhere between go-kart and motorcycle, the 2&4 combines … [Link]
Mashable » These 3 ladies are the most spirited Mets fans you'll ever see
Three of the New York Mets' most hardcore fans just had the baseball experience of their lifetimes. Jeanette Souza, 86, along with 75-year-old Jeanie Boffardi and 96-year-old Mildred Lamanno have been Mets superfans since the team's 1962 inception — and they aren't shy about it See also: Elderly couple, too cute for their own good, wears matching jerseys to baseball game … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie NFL star Jarryd Hayne wants to check out Google and Silicon Valley
Former Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne is now playing in San Francisco for the 49ers, a short Uber drive from Silicon Valley. While he's hitting the big time in the NFL — he enjoyed his first win with the team on Tuesday — Hayne also wouldn't mind getting to know the local tech scene. In Sydney in June to … [Link]
Mashable » 5 tips for making it in indie games from the co-creator of 'Bonza'
Building games is a family affair for Ben Huxter of successful Australian indie gaming studio, MiniMega. Huxter and his brother Punya were both working in advertising in Sydney when they began making online games for clients like Optus and Woolworths, Ben told Mashable Australia. Wanting a new challenge, they quit their jobs and in 2011 moved to Brisbane to start MiniMega. … [Link]
Slashdot » Xerox Creates Printed Labels With Rewritable Memory
Lucas123 writes: Xerox has announced a line of printed labels that can store up to 36 bits of data that can be used to track shipped products, determine the authenticity and condition of products, and even identify if a medication refill has been authorized, or if a shipping tax has been paid. The key verification features, which are targeted at … [Link]
Mashable » 'Anomalisa' review: More than just cinema's best puppet sex scene
TORONTO — The mix of twisted creativity and heartache that made his screenplays for Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation. was evident in Charlie Kaufman's first and only film as a director Synecdoche, New York But that film, which starred the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, was a gargantuan, messy undertaking with a nihilistic philosophy that left, … [Link]
Mashable » 10 inexplicable things that happened on 'Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris'
So! That happened. Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris was billed as a variety show that would feature "comedy sketches, musical numbers, mini game shows, hidden camera pranks on celebrities and appearances by A-list stars." And all revolving around America's sweetheart, the titular beloved awards show host, How I Met Your Mother star and perennial Halloween winner Sounds like a … [Link]
Mashable » The troubled journey to safety for Syria's middle class
LEBANON — A nervous few hours in a Tripoli in Northern Lebanon is mercifully behind us. The second city after Beirut, it is a place with many ISIS supporters. Sitting like lemons outside the Port Gates for eight hours in a small cafe — drinking coffee right next to a main road — is very much not where you want to … [Link]
Slashdot » Saturn's Moon Enceladus Has Global Subsurface Ocean
An anonymous reader writes: NASA's Cassini probe has made another fascinating discovery: Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons, has an underground ocean spanning its entire globe. Researchers were trying to explain why the moon wobbles as it orbits Saturn, and they eventually came to the conclusion that its outer shell must be completely detached from its core. "The mechanisms that might … [Link]
Mashable » 10 brunch photos that will make you drool
Last week, NYCWFF (the New York City Wine & Food Festival) teamed up with Mashable to ask you to submit delicious brunch photos for a chance to win two tickets to the Midnight Jazz Breakfast, hosted by Rev Run and Justine Simmons. Your submissions made us really hungry as we looked through all the featured savory and sweet dishes Congratulations to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hulk Princess' birthday cake wins twins' hearts
When Brian Elton asked his 4-year-old twin daughters what kind of cake they wanted for their birthday, he was probably not expecting their reply to be "a Princess Hulk cake" — but that's exactly what happened. Elton and his wife, being fantastic parents, didn't let the non-existence of such a character stop them from creating the very cake their daughters wished … [Link]
Mashable » Video: Randy Moss' son is also a ridiculous football player
Not all that long ago, really, Randy Moss was the NFL's most-feared wideout, a freak athlete with flypaper hands who stopping was more prayer than plan for opposing defenses. (For a reminder, just watch the video embedded above this paragraph.) Like father, like son — kind of See also: Why Future vs. Russell Wilson is the NFL season's best subplot … [Link]
Mashable » Retro to the very end, Australia's ousted prime minister resigned via fax
While in office, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was criticised for being stuck in the past, so perhaps his mode of resignation Tuesday made perfect sense. After being ousted by Malcolm Turnbull in a dramatic Liberal Party vote on Monday night, Abbott chose to tender his resignation to Governor-General Peter Cosgrove via fax, Channel 9 journalist Laurie Oakes reported. See … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter accused of eavesdropping on direct messages in new lawsuit
Sending direct messages are a way for Twitter users to communicate out of the public eye, but a new lawsuit alleges those communications are not really so private. A class action suit, brought in federal court in San Francisco by Wilford Raney, claims that Twitter "surreptitiously eavesdrops" on users' direct messages without consent via its algorithms, and benefits from the surveillance. … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2190: Tech generations
Hey you kids, get off of my LAN! [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook To Add Dislike Button, Video Chat
Mark Zuckerberg Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plays in a VR world using a set of Oculus Touch controllers. If today’s Townhall Q&A with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is any indication, we can soon expect some big changes in our Internet lives, both on and off Facebook. "I think people have asked about the dislike button for many years,” Zuckerberg said. … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter Sued For Scanning Direct Messages
JustAnotherOldGuy writes: Twittter is facing a new possible class action suit that accuses the company of violating user privacy. The lawsuit states that the company has been "systematically intercepting, reading, and altering" direct messages, most likely a reference to Twitter's long-standing practice of automatically shortening and redirecting any in-message links. The practice could be used to monitor or redirect any … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump says he stands with veterans '100%'
On the eve of the second Republican presidential primary debate, Donald Trump stood aboard the U.S.S. Iowa and declared that he was "with the veterans, 100%." Trump’s event at the Port of Los Angeles was billed as a campaign rally and fundraiser for the group Veterans for a Strong America. He was introduced by the group’s chairman Joel Arends who announced … [Link]
Mashable » Segway files patent lawsuit against 'hoverboard' maker Inventist
Those two-wheeled "hoverboards" that you've been seeing under the feet of NBA players and various celebs may be grounded by legal trouble as Segway has filed a lawsuit against their manufacturer Segway, the company founded over a decade ago by Dean Kamen, which pioneered two-wheeled, self-balancing vehicles, launched the lawsuit against Inventist, the maker of the Hovertrax, the balance board some … [Link]
Mashable » Couple recreates the meet-cute from '101 Dalmatians' for engagement shoot
Disney-themed engagement photos frequently straddle a very fine line between sweet and smarmy. But this engagement photo session for a 101 Dalmatians fan and her fiancé falls firmly on the side of sweet and original. Imgur user Tony Collier — who goes by tcollier2 online — shared these photos of a shoot he and fiancée Corinne Jones commissioned from her cousin … [Link]
Mashable » Unlikely duo Justin Bieber and Bryan Adams sing acoustic 'Baby' together
"Summer of '69" singer Bryan Adams joined fellow Canadian Justin Bieber onstage Tuesday to perform "Baby" — Bieber's monstrous 2010 hit that is also the most-disliked video on YouTube with 5 million thumbs-down (and 1.2 billion views). Adams, 55, and Bieber, 21, tackled the surprise duet in Berlin, Germany, during Universal Inside, an intimate Universal Music Group event at Mercedes-Benz … [Link]
Mashable » 'Sleepy Hollow' wins first-ever Emmy award for a virtual reality experience
If you thought Hollywood's new obsession with virtual reality was heating up before, prepare for even more VR productions. Fox's Sleepy Hollow Virtual Reality Experience has just won an Emmy That's right, even if you've never worn an Oculus Rift, VR technology has officially penetrated the mainstream of the entertainment industry See also: Canon reveals virtual reality prototype that you hold … [Link]
Mashable » Jaguar Land Rover unveils the new Bond cars for 'Spectre'
James Bond, no matter the movie, requires some mean machines to fight the baddies, as they often have a few formidable runabouts themselves. Thankfully, 007’s latest saga, Spectre, is no different. Ensuring the success of Britain’s most famous secret agent, Jaguar Land Rover provided three distinctive vehicles for the production: the Jaguar C-X75, Range Rover Sport SVR, and a highly-modified … [Link]
Mashable » Hewlett-Packard will purge 30,000 people from its workforce
SAN FRANCISCO — Hewlett-Packard is preparing to shed up to another 30,000 jobs as the Silicon Valley pioneer launches into a new era in the same cost-cutting mode that has marred much of its recent history. The purge announced Tuesday will occur within the newly formed Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a bundle of technology divisions focused on software, consulting and data analysis … [Link]
Mashable » Amber Rose flips walk-of-shame script, snubs 'OINTB' star Matt McGorry
Amber Rose is back and guess what? She got waaay busy last night and she's letting the world know. She's dressed in the same clothes as yesterday! She's in her bare feet! She hasn't showered! And she's got zero shame about it. See also: Amy Schumer's 'Milk Milk Lemonade' taps into why we all love booty anthems Video below contains language … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Have we turned dogs into lazy thinkers through domestication?
Faced with puzzles with food rewards dogs give up and defer to humans much more than wolves, who persevere until they solve the puzzle
[Link]
Slashdot » HP To Jettison Up To 30,000 Jobs As Part of Spinoff
An anonymous reader writes: Hewlett-Packard says its upcoming spinoff of its technology divisions focused on software, consulting and data analysis will eliminate up to 30,000 jobs. The cuts announced Tuesday will be within the newly formed Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which is splitting from the Palo Alto, California company's personal computer and printing operation. "The new reductions amount to about 10 … [Link]
Archive
23 Apr 2024 22 Apr 2024 21 Apr 2024 20 Apr 2024 19 Apr 2024 18 Apr 2024 17 Apr 2024 16 Apr 2024 15 Apr 2024 14 Apr 2024 13 Apr 2024 12 Apr 2024 11 Apr 2024 10 Apr 2024 09 Apr 2024 08 Apr 2024 07 Apr 2024 06 Apr 2024 05 Apr 2024 04 Apr 2024 03 Apr 2024 02 Apr 2024 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2024 30 Mar 2024 29 Mar 2024 28 Mar 2024 27 Mar 2024 26 Mar 2024 25 Mar 2024 24 Mar 2024 23 Mar 2024
0 responses so far ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
You must log in to post a comment.