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 » Bentley's fast, tech-savvy SUV makes American debut
Bentley pulled the covers off its all-new luxury SUV, the Bentayga, in Beverley Hills on Monday, marking the carmaker's entry into this key market. The Bentayga, which stands as the fastest and most luxurious SUV in the world, was designed in Crewe, England for a global market. But its unofficial home will be here in California, where it will presumably … [Link]
Mashable » Women are breaking down abortion stigma one tweet at a time
Amelia Bonow had an abortion last year, and she is not ashamed to share her experience with the world That's ultimately what Bonow, 30, did Saturday when she wrote a Facebook post about her abortion at a Seattle Planned Parenthood clinic. Following the House's vote to defund Planned Parenthood, Bonow felt outraged by what she calls the latest attack in a … [Link]
Slashdot » Michigan Sues HP Over Decade Long, $49 Million Incomplete Project
itwbennett writes: On Friday, embattled HP was hit with a new lawsuit filed by the state of Michigan over a 10-year-old, $49 million project that called for HP to replace a legacy mainframe-based system built in the 1960s. Through the suit filed in Kent County Circuit Court, the state seeks $11 million in damages along with attorney's fees and the … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch 'Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time' Location Come To Life With Unreal Engine 4
Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time HD Youtube / ArtistArtorias Watching Link run through Kakariko Village in this video is unreal Few games are as legendary as Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time. When first released on the N64 back in 1998, it helped change the adventure game forever. Though, like most games from nearly 20 years ago, the visuals … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Xfers, GO1, SericaPay, GrowSumo
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 » Welcome to your Smart home: Custom control — anywhere, anytime
We’re at one of those quantum leap moments — the kind that transport us from the lives we're living to a new and better world, like when we started driving cars or using the Internet. Today, the next quantum leap is making your home smarter, giving you the power to monitor, control, secure and customise your living space with a touch … [Link]
Mashable » Former peanut exec gets 28 years in prison for salmonella outbreak
Former Peanut Corporation of America owner Stewart Parnell was sentenced Monday to 28 years in prison for his role in a deadly salmonella outbreak, the stiffest punishment ever handed out to a producer in a foodborne illness case. The outbreak in 2008 and 2009 killed nine Americans and sickened hundreds more, on top of triggering one of the largest food recalls … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Millennium Falcon Multi-Tool
Attractively, if not practically packaged, this tool contains six functions (bottle opener, earphone tidy, parcel opener, ruler, screw driver and wire stripper) plus five box-end wrenches/ring spanners. Buy it from Firebox. [Spotted by Technabob] The post Millennium Falcon Multi-Tool appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 'Debate' over? Donald Trump declares Joe Flacco an elite NFL QB
Two streams of distinctly American idiocy — one self-aware, the other anything but — converged when Republican presidential "candidate" Donald Trump declared in a public forum that Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens is, indeed, an elite quarterback It's doubtful Trump had any clue of the magnitude of the debate he was wading into See also: Peak America: Tom Brady endorses … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you need to know about App Store malware
The App Store is not as safe as we thought. While Apple's notoriously restrictive approach to apps has typically been thought to make malicious software on the platform next to impossible, security researchers recently identified dozens of apps containing malware in the App Store. See also: Apple removes apps after App Store hit with first major malware attack The malware, called … [Link]
Slashdot » The WWII-Era Inspired Plane Giving the F-35 a Run For Its Money
schwit1 writes: The US military almost adopted the A-29 Super Tucano, a $4 million turboprop airplane reminiscent of WWII-era designs that troops wanted, commanders said was "urgently needed," but Congress refused to buy. "It's a great plane," says recently retired Air Force Lt. Col. Shamsher Mann, an F-16 pilot who has flown A-29s. "Pilots love it. It handles beautifully, sips … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple Speeds Into Electric Car Race
Apple Logo Jason Ralston/Flickr CC by 2.0 As traditional car companies are facing the repercussions of recent events, Silicon Valley is cannonballing into the automotive market. The Wall Street Journal reported today that Apple plans to deliver an electric car by 2019, and is in the process of recruiting 1,200 more people to work on the project, nicknamed Titan. The … [Link]
Slashdot » General Atomics To Build Drone Pilot Training Academy In North Dakota
An anonymous reader writes: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems plans to build a drone pilot training academy in the Grand Sky Unmanned Aerial Systems park just outside of Grand Forks Air Force Base. From UAS Magazine: "Hoeven made the official announcement about the San Diego-based General Atomics training academy at the Ninth Annual UAS Summit and Expo in Grand Forks, N.D., … [Link]
Mashable » The selfie spoon is weird enough to use every morning
Finally, a way to memorialize your eye crust before you wash your face in the morning. It's the #SelfieSpoon. See also: 35 snacks that will take you back to the '90s Cereal brand Cinnamon Toast Crunch invented a not so convenient but certainly inventive gadget. The concept is simple: An ordinary selfie stick, but the end you hold is also a … [Link]
Mashable » Beautiful photo of Saturn's rings hides two moons
Two moons of Saturn are hiding among the giant planet's distinctive rings in a newly released photo from a NASA spacecraft. The small moons Prometheus and Pandora are just barely visible as bright spots against Saturn's ring plane. Pandora is located toward the right of the image, while Prometheus is in the center of the photo along the ring plane. See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Monument Valley' creators to take on virtual reality in October
The creators of the beautiful, haunting mobile puzzle game Monument Valley want to take players on another scenic trip — this time entirely in virtual reality. Creative agency Ustwo's next game, Land's End, will take players across picturesque landscapes inspired by some of Earth's prettiest places. Much like Monument Valley, which won an Apple Design Award in 2014, the game looks … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Insane Keyboard Covers 1,000+ Emoji [Video]
YouTube video presenter Tom Scott has made a keyboard — or rather a network of 14 keyboards — that has individual keys for every emoji in Unicode 8. Why? Because he could. The post Insane Keyboard Covers 1,000+ Emoji [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Getting Started with iOS 9 and Search APIs
With the release of iOS 9, Apple has enabled apps to become fully indexed and searchable. In this article we will provide insight into how the new search works and how to implement the search API.
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Mashable » Report: Department of Justice to investigate Volkswagen's emissions cheating
Things are not looking bright for Volkswagen. The U.S. Department of Justice will conduct a criminal investigation into Volkswagen after the company admitted to developing software that allowed some of its diesel cars to circumvent emissions testing, Bloomberg reported. Volkswagen's use of this software is in violation of the Clean Air Act. See also: Volkswagen stock tumbles following emissions cheating scandal … [Link]
Slashdot » Volkswagen CEO Issues Apology Over Emission-Cheating Software
cartechboy writes: Last Friday we learned that Volkswagen got caught cheating on emissions testing via software programming. The punishment? It could get slapped with up to $18 billion in fines. While they company has yet to admit to any wrong doing, the CEO has now issued a formal apology and said the automaker will cooperate fully with any and all … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' won big at revamped Emmys, but what will happen next year?
Emmys 2015: a year that brought good news for HBO, great news for viewers who'd been hoping for a new batch of winners, and excellent news for the show's rule-makers, whose much-talked about changes led to an exciting night But as our post-Emmys buzz begins to dissipate, it's hard not to pick apart Sunday night's results and imagine what they could … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA's MAVEN Orbiter Celebrates One Year Around Mars
Today marks one year since NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission entered orbit around our planetary neighbor. The goal of the $671 million mission is to investigate the planet’s upper atmosphere in hopes that it may hold clues about how Mars transitioned from a wet world with a thick atmosphere to a desert world with a thin one. … [Link]
Mashable » Sphero BB-8 vs. Hasbro BB-8, an epic droid battle
Our resident wannabe Jedis, Lance Ulanoff and Raymond Wong, fiercely debate the merits of the Sphero BB-8 and the Hasbro BB-8. Which one’s harder? Which one’s better? Which one’s faster? Which one’s stronger? May the force be with one of them. Read more…More about Star Wars, Entertainment, Film, Gadgets, and Droids
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Mashable » Snoop Dogg becomes marijuana media mogul
Snoop Dogg's got his mind on his audience growth projections and his audience growth projections on his mind. The rap star and noted cannabis enthusiast announced Monday he was getting into the news media game — as the co-founder of a forthcoming pop culture website called Merry Jane. The site was officially announced at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco See also: … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet won't let anything stay pure. Not even Pizza Rat.
Leave it to the Internet to take something pure like a rat trying to carry a slice of pizza it found on the subway steps and sully it As soon as a video surfaced of a rat seemingly trying to feed its family with a slice of pizza surfaced, the jokes started rolling in, because apparently people can't just enjoy a … [Link]
Slashdot » George W Bush Made Retroactive NSA 'Fix' After Hospital Room Showdown
circletimessquare writes: New details have emerged about the 2004 conflict between George W. Bush and his Attorney General, John Ashcroft, who was hospitalized when he forcefully disagreed with the president's authorization of the NSA's sweeping new collection powers after 9/11. The New York Times has discovered that the conflict was about a retroactive alteration of the President's wording on the … [Link]
Mashable » Seahawks fans started a GoFundMe to break up Ciara and Russell Wilson
We’ve already explained how the love triangle between Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, rap demigod Future and R&B singer Ciara is the NFL season's greatest subplot Now we have the latest comedic chapter in this epic of love, loss and revenge. It comes thanks to a group of Seattle fans hoping to alter the course of history via a short-lived crowdfunding … [Link]
Popular Science » You May Be A Better Liar When Your Bladder Is Full
Holding it makes you more anxious but a smoother liar Flickr user Chad Kainz New research has found a link between good lies and full bladders. Scientists loaded up subjects with different amounts of water and had them to lie to interviewers. The more water they were holding in, the more convincingly they lied. In general, it’s much easier to … [Link]
Mashable » A backpack so haute you'll want to wear it with a gown
LONDON — Next season's hottest bag? Look no further than the backpack This is, at least, a trend Burberry Prorsum is pushing for next season. For its spring/summer 2016 collection on Monday, set inside a tent at the beautiful Kensington Gardens, the British brand showcased its most youthful collection yet. It's clear Burberry is evolving with the times and taking conscious … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Recommendations For a Reliable Linux Laptop?
An anonymous reader writes: I will be looking for a new laptop soon and I'm mostly interested in high reliability and Linux friendliness. I have been using an MSI laptop (with Windows 7) for the last five years as my main workhorse and did not have a single, even minor problem with the hardware nor the OS. It turned out … [Link]
Mashable » More people have died from selfies than shark attacks this year
A 66-year-old Japanese tourist has died, and his travel companion has been injured, after falling down stairs while attempting to take a selfie at the Taj Mahal. The man's death raises the selfie toll this year — to 12. To put that in perspective, in 2015 there have so far been eight deaths caused by shark attacks. 
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Mashable » White House slams Ben Carson for saying a Muslim should not be president
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest called Ben Carson’s comments that a Muslim should not be elected president "entirely inconsistent with the Constitution" on Monday, and criticized Republicans for being willing to “countenance offensive views all in pursuit of political support.” See also: Ben Carson: A Muslim should not be president "What’s particularly disappointing to many observers, including me, is that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Original Princess Leia Metal Bikini Up For Auction
Normally bidding to buy an actress’s underwear would be pretty darn creepy, but this could be different. An upcoming auction of more than 50 original Star Wars props and paraphernalia includes a Leia metal bikini, which is predicted to go for between $80,000 and $120,000. There’s a slight catch though: although the bikini up for sale was used on the … [Link]
Mashable » Horrifying attack on Aleppo market caught on video
Syrian regime airstrikes left more than a dozen people dead on Monday in a horrifying attack on a bustling market in Aleppo, the largest city in Syria, according to activists and aid workers based in the embattled city. See also: These are the reasons Syrians are making such perilous journeys A group of local volunteer medics from the Aleppo Civil Defense … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Hardware Development Takes Longer in the West Than in China (Video)
This was originally going to be a second video about the Popup Factory Demo we talked about last Wednesday. But this section of Tim's lengthy interview with people from the Popup Factory seemed like it would be of broader interest to Slashdot people — and your coworkers, bosses, and friends who may be involved in device production or prototyping. There … [Link]
Mashable » Scott Walker drops out of 2016 presidential race
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker ended his bid for the Republican nomination Monday, saying he was "called to lead by helping to clear the field," and urged more candidates to follow his path. "Today, I believe that I'm being called to lead by helping to clear the field in this race for a positive conservative message to rise to the top of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Oldest salmon bones hint how Stone Age migration was fuelled
The discovery of fish bones in a hearth in Alaska suggests that salmon helped fuel the migration of Stone Age people from Asia into North America
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Popular Science » Listen To A String Quartet Perform 133 Years Of Climate Change
Arctic Violin Vimeo What does climate change sound like? In 2013, researchers at the University of Minnesota released a composition for cello called 'A Song Of Our Warming Planet,' which linked temperatures gathered over the past 133 years to musical notes. Instead of seeing a graph or imagining the outcomes of climate change, people could listen to it. This year, … [Link]
Mashable » Tomato shaped like a rubber duckie is too precious for your salad
A Michigan woman may have discovered the cutest piece of produce in all the land growing right in her very own garden. While harvesting tomatoes in her back garden, Marie Davidek of Mount Morris Township found a tomato grown in the shape of a rubber duck, the Associated Press reports "I put him down and I thought, oh wow," she … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo imagines robots will someday collect your trash
Before you park a self-driving car in your garage, another piece of automation might make its way your driveway: Within a few years, robots might come around to collect your trash. That is, if Volvo's new ROAR project comes to fruition. Robot-based Autonomous Refuse handling, or ROAR, is a joint venture among Volvo, Chalmers University of Technology, Mälardalen University of Sweden, … [Link]
Mashable » Peace Day Burger looks sad, but it's the thought that counts
The much debated Peace Day Burger has arrived This burger, a collaboration between Burger King, Denny's, Wayback Burger, Krystal and Brazilian chain Giraffas is currently operating a one-day pop-up in Atlanta, with all proceeds from their hybrid burger going to nonprofit organization Peace One Day Recognized every year on Sept. 21, Peace Day formalizes an international call for nonpartisan ceasefire and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Telco APIs Offer Huge Revenue if Carriers Can Handle the Disruption
A comprehensive report from Mind Commerce Publishing maps the telecommunications network API industry and identifies some key business opportunities and challenges for the years ahead.
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Mashable » These playlists will help you make sweet music in the kitchen
If you like to crank up the radio while you cook, you're not alone. But are you listening to music that will really enhance your meal? A University of Oxford study not only found associations between taste and pitch (high notes are sweet and low ones are bitter), but also discovered that how we perceive taste may actually be affected by … [Link]
Slashdot » This Is What a Real Bomb Looks Like
szczys writes: You see them all the time in movies and TV shows, but is that what an actual bomb looks like? Probably not… here's what a real bomb looks like. This story stems from a millionaire gone bust from gambling addiction who decided to extort riches back from the casino. He built a bomb and got it into the … [Link]
Mashable » Rat carrying pizza slice will teach you what it means to have a dream
As mankind, we often take for granted how easy it is to just pick up a slice of pizza in a shape perfectly formed for the human hand. Things aren't so easy for this rat trying to take home a slice to whatever subway grate he lives in with his family. This rat is a dreamer, a hero and a … [Link]
Mashable » Elderly alleged Nazi charged with 260,000 counts of accessory to murder
German prosecutors say they've charged a 91-year-old woman with 260,000 counts of accessory to murder on allegations she was a member of the Nazi SS who served in the Auschwitz death camp complex. The spokesman for the prosecutors at the Ministry of Justice, Heinz Doellel, said Monday the woman, whose name wasn't disclosed due to German privacy laws, is alleged to … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Drone Land On A Robot Dog
A Robot Dog Screenshot by author, from YouTube There is beauty in simple machines. StarIETH is a paired dog-like robot with a tethered quadcopter on its back, a shambling infant of a robot flying a kite or a very strong fairy pulling a pug forward. None of the individual components themselves look slick, and the movements are choppy, but the … [Link]
Mashable » A man singing sweetly to his 93-year-old wife is the only comfort you need
Erin Solari's grandparents, Howard and Laura, have been married for 73 years Solari captured a sweet moment between her grandparents while by Laura's side at a hospice care center recently. In the clip, Howard sings Laura their favorite song, "You Never Know," as performed by Rosemary Clooney and Harry James. In the video's description, Solari writes that the song comforted … [Link]
Mashable » 6-year-old just wants everyone to be friends, especially her divorced parents
Everyone needs a wake-up call sometimes. And who better to deliver it than an articulate and adorable 6-year-old? This little girl is caught in the middle of her parents' divorce, and she has some advice for them: "I think you can settle your mean heights down a little to short heights." Wise words, girl. "I'm not trying to be mean," … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Drones Build Rope Bridge [Video]
Building a temporary bridge is a task that perfectly matches the skillset of a group of fit, well-disciplined military staff — which is why they are often called to help out in disaster relief — but in the field the operation is still time-consuming and exposes troops to the enemy. Now a Swiss university has successfully tested a plan for … [Link]
Mashable » Feds open criminal investigation into deaths of 25 walruses on Alaska beach
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of 25 Pacific walrus found last week on an isolated northwest Alaska beach. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday received a report and photos of the dead animals found near Cape Lisburne on the Chukchi Sea about 230 miles northeast of the Bering Strait. Initial reports indicated the walrus … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Music shows Mary J. Blige and Kerry Washington dancing together to 'No Diggity'
When Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige and Kerry Washington get together for a dance party, they can't help but steal the spotlight. The debut of a new Apple Music ad featuring the three entertainers just hanging out and being themselves on a low-key afternoon became one of the most buzzed-about moments of the Emmys Sunday night. Playlists, the new mixtapes.Go … [Link]
Mashable » 'Life in Pieces' is the 'Modern Family' clone you didn't know you didn't need
If you remember Modern Family's clever, widely celebrated pilot, then the first episode of the new CBS sitcom Life in Pieces might have you feeling a distinct sense of déjà vu Like ModFam, the new comedy focuses on a multigenerational, upper-middle-class white clan that lives in what appears to be southern California. Like ModFam, its pilot follows several separate storylines, each … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch People Walk Across A Bridge Built By Drones
Drone Bridgebuilders Screenshot by author, from YouTube Bridges are a millennia-old answer to the challenge “you can’t get there from here.” While techniques and styles of bridge building have changed over the centuries, the fundamental problem remains: how to connect land over a gaping chasm of some sort. Typically, the answer involves people working on both sides, building a structure … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Forget the Turing test – there are better ways of judging AI
When Jacob Aron helped judge an artificial intelligence contest, the entrants did not interview well. Better to judge face recognition or even poker skills
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Slashdot » The WWII-Era Plane Giving the F-35 a Run For Its Money
schwit1 writes: The US military almost adopted the A-29 Super Tucano, a $4 million turboprop airplane reminiscent of WWII-era designs that troops wanted, commanders said was "urgently needed," but Congress refused to buy. "It's a great plane," says recently retired Air Force Lt. Col. Shamsher Mann, an F-16 pilot who has flown A-29s. "Pilots love it. It handles beautifully, sips … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Clumps of gold nanoparticles can evolve to carry out computing
Fast, efficient, brain-like computers may be a step closer now that a Darwinian technique has coaxed a heap of nanoparticles to act as logic gates
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ProgrammableWeb.com » WatchOS 2 Heralds Native Apps On Apple Watch
Apple today released watchOS 2, a new version of its smartwatch platform, which adds plenty of power to the wearable operating system and Apple-branded watches.
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Mashable » Report: Apple's electric car given 2019 launch date
Naysayers take notice: A new report says Apple has set a 2019 launch date for its first-ever car, putting Project Titan into "committed project" status. See also: Google won't become a carmaker, despite self-driving tech investment For many months, Apple has been rumored to be exploring the feasibility of producing an electric vehicle, a first for the tech giant, and has … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet the Gemini Radar Evaluation Pod
Artist's concept of the Gemini Radar Evaluation Pod NASA Even as a hardcore space nerd, I come across images from the Apollo era of things that I have no idea what they are. Case in point, this image to the left from Gemini 4 was is familiar to me with some cartoon thing placed on the horizons. A little digging … [Link]
Popular Science » A Raincoat That Will Actually Keep You Dry
Photograph by Will Styer PROBLEM Waterproof jackets aren’t good multitaskers. Sure, vinyl or PVC slickers are impenetrable, but while they keep rain out, they lock sweat in–making you feel clammy. One fix is the waterproof breathable jacket. The key to its success is a delicate membrane sandwiched between two layers of fabric. Unfortunately, during downpours, the outer layer soaks through, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Old-school DRM and new-school analytics
Download our new free report Music Science: How Data and Digital Content are Changing Music, by Alistair Croll, to learn more about music, data, and music science. In researching how data is changing the music industry, I came across dozens … [Link]
Slashdot » Moot Sells 4chan To 2channel Founder Hiroyuki Nishimura
An anonymous reader writes: A year after stepping down from the day-to-day running of the site following a mass user rebellion over moderation issues, Christopher 'moot' Poole has transferred ownership of the once nefarious 4Chan to 2channel founder Hiroyuki Nishimura. “Hiroyuki is literally the only person in the world with as much if not more experience than myself in running … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Saturn’s largest moon Titan could have sun-warmed swirling seas
Solar heating could create currents in liquid methane seas on Saturn's largest moon – which could pose a challenge for proposed missions there
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Popular Science » Power Ingestible Gadgets With Batteries You Can Eat
A capsule endoscope, which a patient swallows, contains harmful ingredients in its battery. Euchiasmus via Wikimedia Commons Today, implanted medical devices continuously monitor the body to give doctors and researchers more information than ever about the state of a patient's disease and the effects of certain treatments. Engineers have also been making devices that a patient can swallow, which lets … [Link]
Mashable » Elderly patients dance to remixed classics in heartwarming video
LONDON — We all know a good tune when we hear one, no matter what our age This video of elderly care patients dancing to remixed versions of their favourite songs is definitive proof of the power that music has to reach anyone at any age. When Britain-based artist Phoebe Davis was asked by the arts organisation Clod Ensemble to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » iPhone Gets Physical Game Cartridges
A Japanese company is producing console-style miniature game cartridges that plug in to an iPhone. It seems to be aimed largely at nostalgia fans as there’s virtually no practical benefit in the system. Beatrobo has recently demonstrated a proof of concept of the Pico Cassette, a tiny cartridge that plugs into the headphone socket. Unlike with consoles, there’s no actual … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift crashed Ryan Adams' first interview about '1989'
If Taylor Swift calls, you pick up the phone. That's just what happened when Ryan Adams stopped by Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show Monday, giving his first interview about his 1989 cover album. Adams explained that he had texted his pal Swift before going on the radio show. TayTay's coy response: "Good luck!" See also: Stream Ryan Adams' '1989' cover … [Link]
Mashable » 10 unanswered questions from Trump's #AskTrump Twitter chat
Twitter users were sent into a frenzy on Monday when GOP frontrunner and Twitter fanatic Donald Trump asked people to send him questions for a good old Twitter chat using the hashtag #AskTrump. See also: Donald Trump tweaks Jeb Bush for smoking weed 40 years ago Trump, who still sits atop the polls, swung by Twitter's New York City headquarters for … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen stock tumbles following emissions cheating scandal
Following the revelation that Volkswagen had cheated on emissions testing in diesel cars sold in the U.S., things have not been going well for the company. Volkswagen shares fell 20% Monday, hitting $145.62 (€129.50) in the largest stock price fall in Volkswagen's history, reports Reuters. The share fall comes one day after Volkswagen CEO Martin Winkertorn issued a statement apologizing for … [Link]
Mashable » A hedge fund bro bought an AIDS drug, then raised the price from $13.50 to $750
Sharpen your pitchforks and light the torches — the Internet is approaching full-on angry mob mode And this time, it just might be warranted A former hedge fund manager purchased the rights to a drug that's been used for 62 years to treat parasitic infections, then hiked the price from around $13.50 per tablet to $750The New York Times first reported … [Link]
Popular Science » Volkswagen Used Onboard Software To Purposefully Mislead EPA About Car Emissions
Volkswagen Logo Gerry Lauzon/Flickr CC by 2.0 This was supposed to be a good week for Volkswagen. Today, they were going to unveil a brand-new Passat in (arguably) the hippest area of the United States, Brooklyn. As of this writing, that event is still scheduled, but the joyous unveiling of a new car has been overshadowed by a smog of … [Link]
Mashable » Mapping America's most obese states
At least 20% of adults in each U.S. state were obese in 2014, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Monday. The numbers come from a set of nationwide telephone surveys used by the CDC to monitor Americans' health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. See also: Obesity can be a disability, European Court … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift doesn't understand how to hang out with dogs
Noted cat lady Taylor Swift cannot successfully interact with dogs, even though they are the official mascots of friendship — something Swift claims to care deeply about. The singer posted a video of herself lounging poolside rejecting the affection of a series of pups, who, admittedly, are disrespectful of the singer's personal space See also: Stream Ryan Adams' '1989' cover album … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Herding Cats, Aging Systems?
An anonymous reader writes: I've recently started a job at a medium-sized enterprise in the UK. They claimed to be an advocate of open-source. The job was advertised as a Linux sys-admin. I've been in the role a short while and the systems right across the business are end-of-life: lots of XP and 2003 servers, a handful of LAMP web … [Link]
Mashable » Emmys 2015: The red carpet looks in under 3 minutes
Despite 100-degree temperatures in Los Angeles, television stars came out in their finest to celebrate the 2015 Emmy Awards in style. See all of the looks in under three minutes in our video above. Read more…More about Red Carpet, Entertainment, Tv, Emmys Live Online, and Videos [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Adds New Controls to Maps API
Google has announced new controls for its Google Maps API. Controls are user interface elements that will feel familiar to those who have used the Google Maps website. Users utilize controls to navigate around a map and engage with the map in a desired manner.
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Mashable » Space Station astronauts got an awesome aurora show this weekend
The crewmembers on the International Space Station got quite the cosmic show this weekend when bright green and red aurora sparked by a solar storm danced above Earth NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren posted psychedelic photos of the celestial light show on Twitter Sunday, sharing their incredible views of auroras from space with people that may not have been … [Link]
Mashable » Have we pronounced 'Nutella' wrong our entire nutty lives?
Nutella is the world's favorite chocolate hazelnut spread. Usually it brings people together. Not today. After the Italian brand released a commercial, the Internet's collective head exploded: It seems some people have been pronouncing Nutella "wrong" their entire lives See also: Breathe deeply: Delicous Nutella does not hurt the environment Many say the hazelnut spread is pronounced nuh-tell-uh, but both the … [Link]
Mashable » With watchOS 2, the Apple Watch comes into its own
The Apple Watch is easily the best and most successful smartwatch on the market, but since launch, it has had one glaring weakness: third-party apps. There are a lot of them (10,000, Apple says), but they would load slowly and didn’t really do much. None of them took advantage of the Apple Watch’s impressive hardware. That all changes with Apple’s … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Disney Goes Art Deco
Artist David G Ferrero has put together a great collection of Art Deco-style movie posters for Disney films. Check out all 12 at his website. 
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Slashdot » Robots' Next Big Job: Trash Pickup
Nerval's Lobster writes: You've heard of self-driving cars, fast-moving robots, and automated homes. Now a research group led by Volvo, a waste-recycling company, and a trio of universities in the United States and Sweden want to bring much of the same technology to bear on a new problem: trash disposal. Specifically, the consortium wants to build a robot that will … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch An Exoplanet Orbit Its Distant Star
Billions of planets are thought to be looping around the Milky Way’s stars. We know they’re there because of the way they bend the light around their stars, or the way they block out the star’s light as they pass by. But it’s not every day we get to see one directly. A short new video composed of images from … [Link]
Mashable » Man masterfully shuts down people hating on rainbow Doritos that support LGBT teens
The word "troll" typically has a negative connotation to it; people messing with other people using the anonymity of the Internet can be a dangerous thing. But trolling the troll can feel so good See also: British journalist has a pint with one of his online trolls Doritos partnered with the It Gets Better Project, which provides outreach and helps LBGT … [Link]
Mashable » Viola Davis, Uzo Aduba and Regina King made the Emmys a historic night for representation
Regina King. Uzo Aduba. Viola Davis. Three black actresses owned the night at the 2015 Emmy Awards, winning in major categories and making history in the process. What they represented, however, was something much bigger — hope for a more diverse Hollywood. King notched an unexpected, but well-deserved win for supporting actress in a miniseries or a movie for her work … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Bionic pancreas automatically controls diabetics’ blood sugar
A smartphone app can work like a bionic pancreas, allowing people with diabetes to sleep safely all night without waking to check blood sugar levels
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Mashable » Gettin' piggy with it: David Cameron's PigGate nightmare soundtrack
LONDON — This one is just going to run and run. A dreary morning exploded into gags and memes Monday following the allegations from Lord Ashcroft in a national paper that David Cameron once stuffed his penis into a dead pig. See also: David Cameron Loses Himself in Eminem Rap With pecker pig set to go down in history, perhaps … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » A Web without ads
You might have noticed a small dustup around ad blockers over the last few days. Someone on Twitter asked how this came out of nowhere in three days. Well, it didn’t. It’s been building. Apple kicked it into overdrive by … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump tweaks Jeb Bush for smoking weed 40 years ago
The latest round of sniping between Donald Trump and former Gov. Jeb Bush is about something that happened several decades ago. Trump’s campaign rounded up a series of controversial Bush comments, including his admission during a debate last week that he had smoked marijuana 40 years ago, and posted it to Trump's Instagram account. See also: Jeb Bush totally smoked weed … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's iOS 9 Breaks VPNs
An anonymous reader writes with a report from The Stack that researchers have discovered a crucial security problem in the latest version of iOS 9: it breaks VPN connections to corporate servers. According to the linked piece, "The flaw was first detected in the iOS 9 beta, and has not been fixed in the released version. Neither has the bug … [Link]
Mashable » These are the reasons Syrians are making such perilous journeys
The longer you spend in Lebanon and the more you go to Syria itself, the more dangerously simplistic attitudes to that disintegrating country appear. Chief among them right now, the often bitter and polarised debate between one camp in Europe insisting those coming from Syria are welcome refugees and the other that they are unwelcome economic migrants. The latter argument has … [Link]
Mashable » 'Saturday Night Live' finds its new Donald Trump
Sorry, Darrell Hammond — you're fired. OK, that's an exaggerationSaturday Night Live has, however, chosen a new comedian to play controversial GOP candidate Donald Trump on its upcoming 40th season: veteran cast member Taran Killam, according to Deadline. See also: The most outrageous things Donald Trump said in the Republican debate For a full decade, former Saturday Night Live cast member … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » FREE eBook: Hadoop Real-World Solutions Cookbook (a $24 value)
A new deal for all you coding geeks this week: The Hadoop Real-World Solutions Cookbook. This eBook is usually priced at $24, but it is now free for a limited time! Realistic, simple code examples to solve problems at scale with Hadoop and related technologies. Ever felt you could use some no-nonsense, practical help when developing applications with Hadoop? Well, … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla sends out invites for Sept. 29 Model X launch
After years of waiting, Tesla's successor to the Model S sedan is coming. Tesla Motors sent out invitations to the press for the launch of the Model X SUV Monday morning. The launch date is September 29, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously announced would be the day the Model X is first handed over to its buyers. See also: Porsche … [Link]
Mashable » The Asus selfie phone knows the only spec that matters is how good you look
You think you're pretty, and Asus hears you. The Taiwanese maker's latest and very aptly named phone, the Zenfone Selfie, is squarely focused on the selfie-obsessed. Where many competitors have their high-resolution cameras and tricked-out flashes on the backs of their phones, Asus has put 13-megapixel cameras and dual-tone flashes on both the front and back of this device. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Queer fashion is not a trend for people to co-opt
NEW YORK — With a notable increase in diversity and more inclusive model castings, New York Fashion Week came to a close on Thursday but not before begging the questions: What exactly is queer fashion, and how can people responsibly support it? Mashable headed to the Brooklyn Museum on Thursday to attended Verge, the city's largest runway event for queer … [Link]
Mashable » Hawaiian man posts gruesome video after attack by 13-foot tiger shark
A 27-year-old Hawaiian spear fisherman is in serious condition after he was attacked by a 13-foot-long tiger shark off the northern coast of the Big Island. See also: Watch this surfing champion escape a shark attack during live competition Braxton Rocha swam to shore and called his fishing buddies for help, who then called for an ambulance. He posted a gruesome … [Link]
Mashable » Rise up! Now you can stream the official 'Hamilton' cast recording online
After months of being the most buzzed-about show off and on Broadway, Hamilton is finally unveiling its official original cast recording. The new musical tells the story of the titular "ten-dollar founding father" — though as a "hip-hopera" with a distinctly modern flare Though it's officially available for sale starting September 25th, NPR began streaming the album Monday morning, bringing the … [Link]
Mashable » The world's oldest sea turtle fossil is discovered
The world's oldest sea turtle fossil shows the ancient animal swam the oceans at least 120 million years ago, when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth, according to a recent analysis. The now-extinct Desmatochelys padillai turtle skeleton was found in Villa de Leyva, Colombia, and is 25 million years older than the Santanachelys gaffneyi turtle from Brazil that previously held the record … [Link]
Mashable » Bitcoin entrepreneurs see their opportunity in the damaged economies of Greece and Argentina
Bitcoin aficionados have long wanted to prove the virtual currency is a good replacement for old-school cash What better time to press the issue than now, when world governments including Greece and Argentina have struggled to keep their financial systems from collapsing? Greece is the site of the latest Bitcoin gold rush. (If you can fairly compare a digital currency to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Star Wars Connection [Spoof Video]
Kermit and Darth Vader join forces to duet on this parody of Rainbow Connection… The post The Star Wars Connection [Spoof Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling confirms that keeping children under the stairs is not okay
LONDON — Using the cupboard under your stairs as a kid's bedroom is not okay. You know, because it's a cupboard. See also: Your definitive guide to the best biscuits for dunking in tea But for whatever reason, not everyone is clued in on the basic rules of parenting — as demonstrated in crime writer Ian Rankin's Twitter exchange with J.K. … [Link]
Mashable » Stream Ryan Adams' '1989' cover album now and make Taylor Swift's cat happy
We’ve been waiting forever — in Internet time — for Ryan Adams' reimagination of Taylor Swift's 1989, first announced in August. Now it's finally here You can stream the album track-by-track on YouTube or in its entirety on Apple Music, Tidal or Spotify. That's right — you can listen to Taylor Swift songs on Spotify as long as Swift isn't the … [Link]
Slashdot » RIP: Tech Advocate and Obama Advisor Jake Brewer
SpaceGhost writes: The BBC reports that Jake Brewer, a 34-year-old senior policy advisor in the White House Chief Technology Office, has died while participating in a charity bike race on Saturday. Some of his work included global policy and external affairs at change.org, the White Houses TechHire initiative, and the administration's efforts to expand broadband connectivity. Brewer's death has triggered … [Link]
Mashable » Refugees in Croatia can't get to the Internet, so the Internet comes to them
Nearly 30,000 refugees have entered Croatia since Wednesday — many of whom are hungry, tired and in need of medical aid. Volunteers are working night and day to help, but the people waiting at various refugee centers and train stations, trying to find a way into western Europe, are desperate for information. They are trying to figure out routes to get … [Link]
Mashable » How to find out your Uber rating, if you dare
On Uber, it's not just the passengers giving out ratings. News circulated last year that Uber drivers were quietly rating the people they pick up. But not many people know there's an easy way to see how well you've fared as a passenger. Hidden deep in the Uber app's settings, there's a feature that will reveal just that. See also: 12 … [Link]
Mashable » Make Halloween great again with this sexy Donald Trump costume
Donald Trump wants to be America's president. Now, he can also be America's favorite Halloween look. Yandy, the lingerie and costume website responsible for such classics as sexy George Washington, sexy Charlie Brown and sexy PVC mermaid, has outdone itself again — this time with a risqué Donald Trump Halloween costume. See also: 15 Pugs That Are Redefining the Sexy Costume … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray has a joke for the pope. Do you?
Did you know that Bill Murray is the Honorary Advisor for Pontifical Comedy? It's his job to deliver jokes that encourage both laughter and charitable giving. In honor of the pope's U.S. visit — and joined by the likes of Conan O'Brien and Cardinal Timothy Dolan — Murray is donating his joke to JokeWithThePope.org. It's a charitable campaign produced by … [Link]
Popular Science » ‘Lands End’ VR Game Announced By ‘Monument Valley’ Creators
Land's End Ustwo The virtual reality to follow up to Monument Valley isn't a sequel, but is reminiscent of Ustwo's earlier project Monument Valley took iOS and Android devices by storm in 2014. The mobile title has racked up many accolades in a short period of time from GDC, BAFTA and Apple—among others. Now Ustwo is looking to follow up … [Link]
Slashdot » The Forgotten Tale of Cartrivision's 1972 VCR
harrymcc writes: In 1972 — years before Betamax and VHS — a Silicon Valley startup called Cartrivision started selling VCRs built into color TVs. They offered movies for sale and rent — everything from blockbusters to porn — using an analog form of DRM, and also let you record broadcast TV. There was also an optional video camera. And it … [Link]
Popular Science » Skype Outage Plagues Users Worldwide
Skype Microsoft Skype Over the past week, a number of web outages have plagued some of the most popular services on the web. Now we can add one more to the laundry list of downed services: Skype. Skype, the internet video calling service, is currently unavailable to people in many countries across the world. The bug has made it impossible … [Link]
Mashable » Are you behind on 'Call of Duty'? Check out this 'Black Ops' catch-up
Do you remember Alex Mason? Or that time Raul Menendez almost used drone fleets to instigate World War III? Call of Duty is as steady a presence as there is in video games, but Treyarch's previous two Black Ops games — released in 2010 and 2012, respectively — both feed into the events of Black Ops 3. It's been a long time … [Link]
Mashable » #PigGate scandal: An explainer on David Cameron and that pig
LONDON — The last thing people in Britain expected to wake to Monday morning were headlines claiming their prime minister had once upon a time carried out obscene acts with a dead pig. See also: David Cameron and a pig: Twitter is spitting out all the sex jokes In fact, some might have thought the #hameron hashtag trending on Twitter was … [Link]
Mashable » Harry Potter fans are welcoming the next generation of readers with hidden messages
LONDON — Whether you're a Ravenclaw or Slytherin, a Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, it's a well known fact that the Harry Potter universe is about so much more than the books: it's a community. And, as usual, Hogwarts alumni (fans) are proving this theory right by welcoming the next generation of HP readers into the fold through secret, heartwarming messages hidden in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » D20 Dice Slide [Video]
Thanks to GaS reader Conrad from Empirical Innovation for sharing his dice slide tool for tabletop gaming. It’s designed to make it easy to roll all the dice in the D20 system and get random results without worrying about dice going off the table or knocking over game components. Check out the Empirical Innovation page for some more cool 3D … [Link]
Mashable » 4chan message board bought by Japanese web culture guru
The Internet: Where memes can turn to gold 4chan announced on Monday that the site has been acquired by Hiroyuki Nishimura, who also founded 2channel, a similar message board that's popular in Japan See also: After Nude Celebrity Photo Hack, Is 4Chan Actually Growing Up? The message board is best known as having served as the platform for the celebrity nude … [Link]
Popular Science » Europa Or Bust: Searching For Life In Jupiter's Orbit
Europa NASA/JPL-Caltech/SETI Institute The search for alien life has recently taken a surprise twist away from Mars and toward Europa, an ice ball of a moon in orbit around Jupiter. To understand why, you just need to look at these three numbers: Zero 1.33 billion 3 billion The first is the volume of known water on Mars (sorry, permafrost and … [Link]
Mashable » Skype is down for users worldwide
Hold the phone — er, Skype calls. A Skype outage on Monday is affecting users worldwide. When you try signing in, you'll get stuck on a loading screen for a few minutes until it tells you that you can't connect. 
See also: Skype Mojis let you share TV and movie clips directly in your chats People were tweeting that they were … [Link]
Popular Science » Smile! Your Garden Is On Camera
Photo Credit: Tony Alter via Wikimedia Commons Project: Naturebytes If you have ever watched the BBC Planet Earth series (and if you haven't, why not?!), you know that some of the really interesting bits are the ones that show you how the cinematographers got their shots. If those adventures made your pulse quicken, a new DIY project may help you … [Link]
Slashdot » Pokemon Go: What Nintendo Needs To Learn From Ingress
An anonymous reader writes: Pokemon Go marks Nintendo's biggest move into mobile yet: the augmented reality mobile game makes use of your location as well as your phone's camera to let you interact with pocket monsters in the real world. It's an audacious idea — with an accompanying trailer — but as one writer points out it will have to … [Link]
Mashable » That big Viola Davis win was social media's most talked-about Emmys moment
Viola Davis ruled Emmys night in more ways than one. The Best Actress winner and her epic speech were the night's most talked about moments on both Facebook and Twitter, according to both sites. Davis became the first black actress to win the award for lead actress in a drama. She accepted her award with a rousing speech, quoting Harriet Tubman … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 27% Off Catan 5th Edition – $35.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, get the 5th edition of Catan for just $35.99 plus free shipping. If you don’t have that awesome game, now is the time to get it because I’ve never seen it this low. Catan (aka The Settlers of Catan) has been awarded with “Game of the Year,” “Hall of Fame,” and even … [Link]
Mashable » Apple says iOS 9 is already on half of all its devices
Well that was fast Apple announced on Monday that the newest version of its mobile software has been in high demand. The company said that more than half of its devices are now using iOS 9. That makes it the fastest ever adoption of a new operating system Apple gave the public its first look at the new software at its … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Handpainted Justice League Soccer Figures
The Fantasy Flicker blog details the writers producing hand-painted and customized figures, each around an inch high, from the football (soccer) game Subbuteo. Past work includes Doctor Who and James Bond teams and the latest set is of the Justice League of America: the seven original members and four extra characters to round out the team. 
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Slashdot » India's Worrying Draft Encryption Policy
knwny writes: The government of India is working on a new National Encryption Policy the contents of which have raised a few alarms.Among other things, the policy states that citizens and businesses must save all encrypted messages (including personal or unofficial ones) and their plaintext copies for 90 days and make them available to law enforcement agencies as and when … [Link]
Mashable » Malala, Leonardo DiCaprio added to Global Citizen Festival
The Global Citizen Festival has added a few major world leaders to its lineup. (And the star of Titanic.) The social good-focused music festival, created with a focus on ending world poverty, has announced a slew of activists and world leaders who will take the stage on Sept. 26. See also: Stephen Colbert, Kerry Washington to host star-studded Global Citizen Festival … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Finding a Rockstar API Product Manager For Your Public APIs
The mantra in the API industry is to manage APIs like a product. Product management could apply to any software. In addition to having great technical acumen, good software managers incorporate planning, forecasting, production and oversight of the lifecycle of all their software. So what is different about, and what makes up a Rockstar API product manager?
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Mashable » Burberry previews new collection on Snapchat ahead of London Fashion Week
LONDON — Following their recent arrival on Apple Music, luxury British fashion house Burberry continued their technological embrace by showcasing their spring/summer 2016 collection on Snapchat Sunday. The preview allowed Snapchat users to follow the brand's story, which featured items from the collection as well as a look inside the make-up choices for the London Fashion Week show, a whole day … [Link]
Slashdot » Status Problems Break Skype For Many Users; Quick Fix Promised
Many Skype users have been affected this morning by a glitch which has rendered the service unusable or only semi-usable. The BBC says that problems have been reported in Japan, the UK, and Australia, and that Skype support staff have promised a "quick fix." A message on the Skype page says "f you're signed in to Skype, you will not … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Apache Drill: Tracking its history as an open source community
A strong user community is essential to releasing the full potential of an open source project, and this influence is particularly important now for the newly developed Apache Drill project. Drill is a highly scalable SQL query engine for interactive … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 21 September 2015
$1 Unistroke Recognizer — a 2-D single-stroke recognizer designed for rapid prototyping of gesture-based user interfaces. In machine learning terms, $1 is an instance-based nearest-neighbor classifier with a Euclidean scoring function — i.e., a geometric template matcher. Apple Talking to … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Man Gets Britain's First-Ever Conviction For Illegal Drone Use
jfruh writes: Nigel Wilson of Nottingham was quite a drone enthusiast: he flew a drone over a Champions League soccer match low enough to startle police horses, and at other times flew drones over iPro Stadium in Derby, the Emirates Stadium in north London, and near the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the HMS Belfast and the Shard tower in … [Link]
Mashable » George Osborne barely stifles laughter over David Cameron claims
LONDON — George Osborne just about managed to keep it together Monday when a reporter threw him an off-the-cuff question over allegations made about David Cameron in a new book. See also: David Cameron and a pig: Twitter is spitting out all the sex jokes The unofficial biography about the life of the British Prime Minister, which is being serialised in … [Link]
Mashable » How fashion impacts the lives of trans teens
“Fashion is no longer a superficial box to me. It's a way for me to identify who I am." Read more…More about Fashion, Lgbt, Lifestyle, and Transgender Teen
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Mashable » When a designer suddenly dies, the show must go on
LONDON — There was an upbeat mood at the British fashion brand Sibling's SS 2016 collection held at Brewer Street Car Park, Saturday. Trance music was blasting through the speakers, popcorn was being passed around, and the front row was quickly filled with East London kids. It was like any other fashion week show, except, strangely, this one felt a little … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How earthquakes can trigger copycat quakes 1000 kilometres away
Seismic waves vibrating at the right frequency can shake up distant tectonic faults, even if the waves are very weak, and set off secondary quakes
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GTA V Meets True Detective [Video]
If you thought True Detective’s version of Los Angeles and its surroundings was more reminiscent of GTA V’s Los Santos, you aren’t alone. This recreation of the TV show’s title sequence uses video editing effects, but all the source material comes from the game. The post GTA V Meets True Detective [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Architecting HBase Applications – $16.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Architecting HBase Applications" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-09-22 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Scottish 'hate preacher' has diatribe shut down by a bagpiper
LONDON — A man who has been described as a "hate preacher" had his public lecture brought to a halt in Scotland by a man playing the bagpipes The "preacher" was delivering an anti-gay message, claiming that same-sex marriage is ruining the country, the Daily Record reported — however he was soon drowned out with a rendition of the traditional … [Link]
Mashable » 'House of Cards' invites new Australian PM to 'stop by anytime'
Australia's new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has got all the validation he needs — in a tweet from the award-winning Netflix series, House of Cards. On Monday morning, Sunrise host David Koch asked Turnbull whether him and his wife Lucy — Australia's new power couple — had anything in common with the political drama's main characters Frank and Claire Underwood. … [Link]
Mashable » Botched school fire drill in China lands 193 students in hospital
A fire drill that went awry in a middle school in China has sent 193 students to hospital, including nine in critical condition, Chinese papers are reporting. The school in Tianshui, in the northwestern city of Gansu, ran a fire and air raid drill last Friday with 412 students participating. It used artificially generated smoke, but the smoke machines malfunctioned and … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Rose' Wins 2015 Loebner Contest, But Big Prize Remains Unclaimed
The Next Web reports that developer Bruce Wilcox created the most convincing bot entered in this year's annual Loebner Competition. His latest entry, a chatbot named Rose, passed itself (herself?) off as a 30-year-old security consultant well enough to fool judges for a few minutes. But Wilcox's first-place entry was still not good enough to win the $100,000 Loebner Prize, … [Link]
Mashable » The first 90 days: Crafting an outstanding first impression at a new job
This question originally appeared on Quora. What are some tips to best utilize the first 90 days of any new job? Answer below by Quora user Mira Zaslove. The answer to this question will vary if you are an entry-level employee at an established company, or the VP of sales at a startup. In the former case, the first 90 days … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch is coming to Sprint on Sept. 25
If you're looking to buy an Apple Watch but you're scared of those long, post-iPhone 6s lines in Apple Stores, soon you'll have another option in the U.S.: Sprint stores The carrier announced late Sunday it would start selling the Apple Watch on Sept. 25. That's also the first day of availability of Apple's new smartphones, the iPhone 6S and the … [Link]
Mashable » Best Emmys moment for streaming TV was push for transgender equality
Amazon and Netflix secured three Emmy victories Sunday for Transparent and Orange Is the New Black, but the most meaningful moment for the streaming services was during Transparent creator Jill Soloway's speech for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy "We don't have a trans tipping point yet — we have a trans and civil rights problem," Soloway proclaimed before urging people to … [Link]
Mashable » Six-pack fans are making fitstagrammers into legit celebrities
SINGAPORE — Just as YouTube has turned a new generation of singers and bloggers into stars, Instagramming your six-pack can make you famous as well. In just a year and a half, former personal trainer Joe Wicks has amassed a following of 462,000 on Instagram, where he posts pictures of healthy meals, people's body transformations and his megawatt smile. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » South Korea's "Smart Sheriff" Nanny App Puts Children At Risk
Starting in April, the South Korean government required that cellphones sold to anyone below the age of 19 be equipped with approved monitoring software that would allow the user's parents to monitor their phone use, report their location, and more. Now, however, researchers have discovered that one of the most popular of the approved apps, called Smart Sheriff, may not … [Link]
Mashable » A Syrian refugee boy and his puppy cling to hope amid the crisis
As the refugee crisis continues to unfold across Europe, there are small stories of hope among the harrowing tales of escape Osama Abdul Mohsen and his son, Zaid, have found new lives in Spain after they were tripped by a journalist near the Hungarian border while fleeing the police And now there's the story of 17-year-old Syrian refugee, Aslan, and his … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Samberg was the perfect Emmys host. Here's why
Hosting a major awards show presents a strange dichotomy. It's typically a thankless job, one that sets up hosts as punching bags for criticism that's better directed at the bloated shows themselves — yet being asked to host also means you've ascended to a new plane of pop culture relevance Such was the context as Andy Samberg took the stage Sunday … [Link]
Mashable » Coding to be taught in Australian schools from primary age
Coding has replaced history and geography in Australia's new digital technologies curriculum which was endorsed by education ministers on Friday. As The Australian reports, it ensures that 21st century computer coding will be taught in primary schools from Year 5, and programming will be taught from Year 7. SEE ALSO: Technology sector cheers on new prime minister It's as part of … [Link]
Mashable » Authorities say gun tests tie suspect to Phoenix freeway shootings
Soft-spoken and handcuffed, a 21-year-old landscaper insists that he is not responsible for a string of Phoenix freeway shootings and that his gun has been sitting in a pawn shop for months. See also: Arizona police announce arrest in connection to freeway shootings Despite Leslie Allen Merritt Jr.'s impromptu assertion in court Saturday, investigators said they have proof that the gun … [Link]
Mashable » Zookeeper mauled to death by tiger in New Zealand
A veteran New Zealand zookeeper was attacked and killed by a Sumatran tiger Sunday inside the animal's enclosure. Police said they were called to the Hamilton Zoo at 11 a.m. local time after reports 43-year-old Samantha Kudeweh had been attacked by one of the zoo's five tigers, a male named Oz. Police said she died at the scene. See also: Shark … [Link]
Mashable » Emmy winner Peter Dinklage is as shocked as you about Jonathan Banks
There’s an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series winner at the 2015 Emmy Awards and it's not Better Call Saul's Jonathan Banks. Even the actual winner can't believe it. Peter Dinklage took home the Emmy for his performance as Tyrion Lannister on HBO's Game of Thrones. It's the fourth time he's been nominated for the role and the second time he's won. … [Link]
Mashable » Jon Hamm crawled on stage for his Emmy because he's Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm does what he wants. After 16 nominations, Jon Hamm finally received his long overdue Emmy Award for Mad Men on Sunday. But instead of walking on stage like everybody else, Hamm entered the stage with style, showing the entire audience his hams in the process See also: 14 weirdest things that happened at the 2015 Emmy Awards Stay … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Tracy Morgan's emotional appearance at the 2015 Emmys
Tracy Morgan made an emotional return to the Emmys stage Sunday night, at his first award show appearance since a debilitating car crash in June 2014 During Morgan's speech — before he announced the winner for the Best Drama Series — he thanked his fans and family for their support, but also peppered his speech with the mildly inappropriate jokes … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2192: When websites get pathetic, ad blocker edition
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Mashable » Jon Hamm won an Emmy, and now the whole universe is a party
No one really knows where Jon Hamm came from — much like Don Draper, the character that made him famous. Sure, there are some mutterings about a childhood in St. Louis. You might have heard rumors of years spent pounding the pavement as an out-of-work actor, praying for a guest spot on Gilmore Girls. We're not suggesting that you hack the … [Link]
Mashable » The curious case of the green ribbons at the 2015 Emmy Awards
When Jeffrey Tambor accepted his Best Actor in a Comedy Emmy, viewers noticed a green ribbon on his lapel — prompting questions about what it actually meant. The answer: Apparently, he really loves the Earth A closeup of the ribbon reveals the that it reads #DemandClimateAction, a hashtag associated with the National Resources Defense Council See also: Jeffrey Tambor thanks transgender … [Link]
Slashdot » Veteran FBI Employee Accused of Trying To Beat Polygraph, Suspended Without Pay
George Maschke writes: A mid-career veteran of the FBI has been suspended without pay and faces revocation of his/her security clearance (which would inevitably lead to termination) because the Bureau's polygraph operators allege he/she tried to beat the polygraph. The case is currently the subject of an unpublicized Congressional inquiry. Retired FBI scientist, supervisory special agent, and polygraph critic Dr. … [Link]
Mashable » Viola Davis makes Emmys history, dedicates incredible speech to women of color
Viola Davis just made history The star of How to Get Away with Murder is the first black woman to win the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama. The newly-minted winner spent the majority of her speech (the entirety of which is transcribed below) talking about diversity. "The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else … [Link]
Mashable » 14 weirdest things that happened at the 2015 Emmy Awards
Whenever you cram hundreds of celebrities into one room and pit them against each other, some weird stuff is going to happen. Just like in years past, things got weird at the 2015 Emmy Awards on Sunday. Sure, Bryan Cranston didn't make out with Julia Louis-Dreyfus this time, but Jimmy Kimmel did eat paper See also: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Men' had a disappointing final Emmys
LOS ANGELES — Mad Men has officially closed the book on its Emmys history — and it was sort of a bummer of a night. Mad Men had been the favorite to win the award for Best Drama Series. Unfortunately, experts and their crystal balls were disappointed, as Game of Thrones ended up snagging the big award See also: Andy Samberg … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Samberg's best jokes from 2015 Emmy Awards
When it comes to the Emmys, it's not about the glitz or the glamour — it's all about the jokes. Andy Samberg's night of hosting the 67th Annual Emmy Awards had plenty of heartwarming moments, but the best points were all about Samberg's weird and wonderful humor. See also: Emmys 2015: And the winners are… Between the hilarious one liners and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Veep' wins Best Comedy Emmy, ending 'Modern Family' streak
The streak is over! For years, Modern Family has been unstoppable in the Emmys' highest comedy category, winning five consecutive Best Comedy Series statuettes — one for every year it's been eligible. See also: Four years, four Emmys: Julia Louis-Dreyfus wins again for 'Veep' Now, though, it's finally been usurped by a fresh winner: HBO's Veep. Mel Brooks presented the statuette … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' shocks with win for Best Drama at the Emmys
Game of Thrones has spoiled Mad Men's big night The AMC drama had been the favorite to win, but Thrones swooped in and took the big award of the night — Best Drama See also: Emmys 2015: And the winners are… The huge win capped off what ended up being a record-breaking night for HBO's flagship show. Join the realm. Congratulate … [Link]
Popular Science » The Porsche Mission E Might Be A Concept Car, But Its 800-Volt EV Technology Is Real
Credit: Porsche The Mission E electric sports car that Porsche unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show is a concept, but the technology that it showcases is not just conceptual. Powering the Mission E is a unique 800-volt electric drive system that operates at twice the voltage of current electric vehicles. Doubling the voltage allows for faster charge times and also … [Link]
Mashable » What the hell is 'Olive Kitteredge' and why did it win all the Emmys?
HBO's miniseries Olive Kitteredge won six Emmys on Sunday night, leaving many confused viewers asking, "What is Olive Kitteredge?" Among its victories were Best Limited Series and awards for Best Actress (Frances McDormand), Best Actor (Richard Jenkins) and Supporting Actor (Bill Murray). See also: Emmys 2015: And the winners are… If ur not in the movie "Olive Kitterdge" I think … [Link]
Mashable » 12 nominations later, Jon Hamm finally has an Emmy for 'Mad Men'
Shut the door. Have a seat. Perpetual Emmys bridesmaid Jon Hamm finally has an acting statuette to call his own Hamm won Best Actor in a Drama at Sunday's Emmy awards, receiving the award from his pal Tina Fey — shortly after crawling onstage from his seat in the front row of the auditorium "There's been a mistake, clearly," Hamm deadpanned … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver: Dumped Australian PM Tony Abbott was 'like taking heroin'
Australia's dumped Prime Minister Tony Abbott was not going to slip away without a fond farewell message from comedian John Oliver. "I don't know what the point of Tony Abbott was, but it was fun while it lasted. It was like taking heroin: It was incredibly exhilarating, and it was right that you stopped," he told Studio 10 on the … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' cast got super chummy at the Emmys
The Spider, Reek and a brother of the Night's Watch walk onto a red carpet … no, it's not George R.R. Martin's fever dream, it's just the 2015 Emmys The cast of Game of Thrones kept it real during Sunday's red carpet by hugging, chatting and goofing around with people who play their mortal enemies on screen See also: Every look … [Link]
Mashable » Uzo Aduba wins historic Emmy for best supporting actress in a drama
Uzo Aduba has won the Emmy for best supporting actress in a drama, for her performance as Susan "Crazy Eyes" Warren on Orange is the New Black She immediately thanked the show's creator Jenji Kohan during her acceptance speech "I love you so much," she said, fighting back tears. "I appreciate you for putting belief back in my heart." See … [Link]
Mashable » Apple removes apps after App Store hit with first major malware attack
Dozens of iOS apps in Apple's App Store were infected with malware in recent days, including hugely popular Chinese social networking apps, in what appears to be first major case of hackers breaching Apple's highly controlled mobile software ecosystem. Apple said Sunday it had removed apps from the App Store that were known to include the malicious code, but not before … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer tearfully wins first Emmy award for outstanding sketch series
Amy Schumer, meet your first Emmy award The comedian picked up an Emmy statue after Inside Amy Schumer won in the outstanding variety sketch series category. In her acceptance speech, she made sure to shout out the show's head writer Jessi Klein, who "got drunk and told me that I had to follow my dreams." "This show fights for what … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart' goes out with a pair of Emmy wins
It was a tough year to play the late-night "farewell" card at the Emmys — but in the end, the most decorated of them all took home the trophy for Best Variety Talk Series. Jon Stewart's Daily Show won the big prize for its 16th and final season, beating out fellow swan-songers The Colbert Report and Late Show with David Letterman … [Link]
Mashable » Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson have bizarre kissing moment at Emmys
Back away from the microphone, Terrence Howard Empire co-stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson presented together during Sunday's Emmys, and simply put, it was bizarre. Howard seemed inebriated as he stuttered over his words and engaged in very clunky banter with Henson (basically he was himself) See also: Emmys 2015: And the winners are… Then he took it one … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Samberg would give everyone an Emmy… if he could
Warning: Emmys can kill. During the 67th Annual Emmy Awards, host Andy Samburg paid musical tribute to the Mad Men series finale that ended with that famous "I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke" ad. But instead of buying the world a coke, Samburg would love to give the world an Emmy However, Emmys are sharp and heavy and, … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Samberg slips sly diversity jokes into his Emmys monologue
Andy Samberg immediately addressed the elephant in the room in his Emmys monologue "Racism is over. Don't fact check that," he joked Diversity (or the lack thereof) has been one of the hot button issues at this year's Emmys. Samberg, the comedian and host of TV's biggest night, nodded to 2015's diverse batch of nominees, which includes Taraji P. Henson … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Samberg just gave out a free HBO account at the Emmys
Rejoice! Andy Samberg has liberated you from your parents' clutches During Sunday's Emmys, Samberg shared his HBO account with the world. And it actually works See also: Andy Samberg opens the 67th Emmy Awards with a perfectly edgy monologue Username: khaleesifan3@emmyhost.com Password: password1 
Samberg’s bit was a response to HBO CEO Richard Plepler who previously said he and HBO frankly doesn't give … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' cast looked bloody divine at the Emmys
The cast of Game of Thrones might be used to blood-stained leather and animal hides, but they brought out the glam for the 2015 Emmys red carpet Tyrion Lannister, Sansa Stark and even Brienne of Tarth strutted the red carpet like a prize fighter in the fighting pits of Meereen. See also: 'Goodnight Westeros' is your twisted 'Game of Thrones' storybook … [Link]
Mashable » 'Downton Abbey' final season premiere recap: A change is gonna come
Downton Abbey kicked off Season 6 with the most British opening of all time: Everyone on a horse It’s a hunt… except they're mostly just riding, which is honestly about 90% of televised horseback hunting. It’s all very exciting. See also: 'Downton Abbey' season 6 trailer sets up the goodbyes But the main sight to see here is Lady Mary, who's … [Link]
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