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 » Planning to avoid Australia's data laws? Not all VPNs are created equal
On Tuesday, Australia's controversial data retention regime officially kicked off to the dismay of privacy advocates and Aussie Internet users, but perhaps to the benefit of virtual private networks providers (VPNs). Passed in March, the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2015, which mandates the collection of every Australian's metadata by telecommunication companies, will see information such as IP … [Link]
Mashable » Ford's Focus RS officially rated at 350 horsepower
When Ford unveiled the all-new Focus RS hot hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, it pegged the power output at impressive 315 horsepower. Having had many months to tune and refine the car's turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, Ford engineers have now certified it to produce 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. And all of that power … [Link]
Slashdot » Ion-Based Data Allows Atom-Sized Storage Cells Similar To Brain Structure
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers in Germany have developed a method of writing data with ions and retrieving it with electrons that opens the path for atom-sized storage devices which are similar to structures found in the human brain. The Nanoelectronic group at Kiel University joined the Ruhr Universitat Bochum to seek alternatives to conventional memory technologies, which involve the … [Link]
Mashable » 5 massive problems with Australia's metadata retention regime
From Tuesday, Australians no longer need to be a suspect in a crime to have their phone and Internet metadata recorded. Under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill, the metadata of all Australians will be kept for up to two years by telecommunication providers like Telstra and Optus See also: Self-driving hybrid sports car concept has its own … [Link]
Mashable » What 'Doctor Who' fans think should be the new sonic screwdriver
Now that the Doctor has adopted his new sonic sunglasses, Mashable asked New York Comic Con attendees what object they'd have chosen to replace the sonic screwdriver. Read more…More about Entertainment, Tv, Video, Gadgets, and Dr. Who [Link]
Slashdot » Google Releases Improved Cardboard SDK and Adds Street View
An anonymous reader writes: Google announced that its Cardboard VR app is now available in 39 languages and 100 countries for both iOS and Android. "With more than 15 million installs of Cardboard apps from Google Play, we're excited to bring VR to even more people around the world," Google Software Engineer Brandon Wuest wrote in a blog post. You … [Link]
Popular Science » 5 Exciting Technologies NASA's Developing So We Can Make It To Mars And Back
Matt Damon ("Mark Watney") leans against a rover Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox NASA really wants to go to Mars in the 2030s. Last week, the agency released a report about its progress and plans for the #JourneyToMars. Though the report is mostly filled with optimism and abstract goals, it does outline a few of the awesome/important technologies that NASA hopes … [Link]
Mashable » The Volkswagen emissions scandal is already getting Hollywood attention
Less than a month after it was revealed that Volkswagen was accused of cheating its emissions tests on some of its vehicles over the years, the scandal has already made its way to Hollywood — almost According to The Hollywood Reporter, Leonardo DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way, has teamed up with Paramount Pictures to acquire the rights to an upcoming book … [Link]
Mashable » USC fires football coach Steve Sarkisian following alcohol outburst
USC has fired head football coach Steve Sarkisian five games into a season that began with an alcohol-fueled rant at a booster event in August USC athletic director Pat Haden announced Sarkisian's termination in a statement released Monday See also: Good for CC Sabathia: Yankees pitcher to miss playoffs for alcohol rehab "After careful consideration of what is in the best … [Link]
Mashable » Dropping giant candy-filled pumpkins from midair is a truly American Halloween
There's nothing more American than growing massively oversized produce, stuffing it with candy, and dropping it from a crane. At the Stillwater Harvest Festival in Minnesota this weekend, a pumpkin set the record for the largest in North America, clocking in at 2,185 pounds. But the real show winners were some of the "smaller pumpkins." See also: 22 things adults … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Sinch Video Chat, RhoConnect, GO!AppZone, Infinario
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Popular Science » Why Is Alaska's Governor Looking To Oil To Cover Climate Change Costs?
Trans-Alaska Pipeline Trish McMurphy/U.S. Army Alaska CC by 2.0 Climate change and it's accompanying horsemen of wildfires, droughts, and sea level rise–just to name a few of the cavalry–are a dramatic problem. Both political and religious leaders have said that the care of the environment is imperative for the future of humanity. World leaders are meeting later this year in … [Link]
Mashable » Despite scandal, DraftKings and FanDuel had record-setting weekends
Questions about DraftKings and FanDuel employees' improper use of inside information don't seem to have scared off many fantasy football fans. A week after a report that employees of the two companies competed on rival sites set off controversy over the lack of outside regulation in the industry, analysis firm SuperLobby claims the two daily fantasy juggernauts saw a record number … [Link]
Slashdot » Hi-Tech Body Implants and the Biohacker Movement
szczys writes: Body modification has been growing in popularity. It's pretty common to see people with multiple piercings or stretched earlobes (called gauging). With this wider acceptance has risen a specific subset of Biohacking that seeks to add technology to your body through implants and other augmentation. The commonly available tech right now includes the addition of a magnet in … [Link]
Mashable » No, this is not just a photo of a topless model
Look again. Nope, keep looking Past the breasts Miss bikini Ireland was doing some publicity for breast cancer awareness. The cyclist was a bit distractedpic.twitter.com/mkTRspevC~ — Gareth Soye (@GarethSoye) October 12, 2015 Yup, there it is, the cyclist on the ground See also: 23 Pictures That You Have to Look at Twice Model Ana Pavel was posing topless on a Dublin … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Force is Strong With These “Star Wars” Heels
These amazing lightsaber high heels come from the folks over at Irregular Choice, a UK-based shop that creates wonderful shoes, bags and accessories. They’ve also recently released some C-3PO flats and R2-D2 themed heels (seen below.) 
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Mashable » Woman hangs upside down from a helicopter above racetrack as if it's nothing
Stuntwoman Erendira Wallenda dangled over the Charlotte Motor Speedway from an aerial ring attached to a helicopter before the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 11. She did not use a harness and at times, she only used her feet to hang on. [Additional reporting by The Associated Press] Read more…More about Us World, Us, Videos, Sports, and Travel Leisure [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Harris denies that Taylor Swift dumped him over a hand job
Calvin Harris, like many before him, claims that he was not dumped over a hand job, thank you very much. Taylor Swift was rumored to have dumped Harris after photographers captured him leaving a massage parlor that reportedly provided "happy endings" for customers. Harris has now denied the story on Twitter. See also: Calvin Harris is the lion in Taylor Swift's … [Link]
Mashable » Rand Paul is going to live stream his entire Tuesday
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is going to give voters a glimpse into the hectic life of a presidential candidate on the campaign trail. See also: Rand Paul's new app has a ridiculous 'Space Invaders' Easter egg The Republican presidential hopeful says he plans to live stream an entire day on the campaign trail in Iowa where he is currently campaigning. Tomorrow … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing 4K video shows how a weightless blob of water behaves in space
Water is super weird in weightlessness Instead of flowing like it does on Earth, water on the International Space Station pools in circular blobs that can float through the orbiting space laboratory. (Water holds its shape in this way due to surface tension, which keeps the ball of water in a sphere.) See also: Watch an antacid tablet and water … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Beautiful Videos Of NASA's Apollo Missions
Ground Control Tom Kucy Last week, a treasure trove of images from the Apollo missions attracted huge amounts of media attention. The images of day to day life in space were beautiful and captivating, but unless you has a ton of time on your hands they weren't something to just sit down and flip through. And that only makes sense. … [Link]
Slashdot » Why NASA Rejected Lockheed Martin's Jupiter For Commercial Resupply Services 2
MarkWhittington writes: Recently, NASA rejected Lockheed Martin's bid for a contract for the Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS-2) program as being too expensive. CRS-2 is the follow-on to the current CRS program that has SpaceX and Orbital Systems sending supplies to the International Space Station. Motley Fool explained why the aerospace giant was left behind and denied a share of … [Link]
Mashable » Chase Utley: The villain these MLB Playoffs deserve, and need
The ugly play from the Major League Baseball Playoffs is everywhere on Monday. In many places it's all anyone wants to talk about at all. That's understandable given the brutality involved; it was the kind of intentional collision you could catch from the corner of your eye on a muted TV at a crowded restaurant and be instantly jolted out the … [Link]
Mashable » Tired man commits armed robbery, calls Uber to pick him up
From the mandatory prison sentences to the totally itchy masks, armed robbery isn’t as easy job. After robbing a local convenience store on Wednesday, Dashawn Terrell Cochran decided that he had had enough, kicked his feet up and hired an Uber driver to be his getaway driver. Surprise! It didn’t work out. See also: Liza Minnelli took a 200-mile Uber ride … [Link]
Popular Science » Love Beer And Coffee? You Might Be A Psychopath
A sinister IPA. Luke Schierholz, the beer obsessor blog Humans have a unique affinity for bitter food, like dark chocolate, coffee, and broccoli. Most other animals interpret a bitter taste as a warning to stay away from a non-edible material, but some humans can’t get enough of it, though scientists have never been quite sure why. How much you like … [Link]
Mashable » Ilana wants to do unspeakable things to Christopher Columbus in 'Broad City'
“Christopher Columbus is the original white douche asshole," Ilana tells Abbi in the latest Hack into Broad City. The web series chronicles the shorter, less wacky adventures of Abbi and Ilana, who find themselves with different plans for Columbus Day. Ilana has to go into work for a bit — mainly to print personal items and "turn the lights on and … [Link]
Mashable » Florida man accused of DUI blames driving dog
Dogs can do many things — eat garbage, give kisses, solve crimes on TV. One thing they cannot do, however, is drive, which one 26-year-old Florida resident finally learned last week. The Bradenton Patch reports that cops started to chase Reliford Cooper III after catching him speeding around 7:45 p.m. last Wednesday. After being handcuffed, Cooper allegedly told cops that “I … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Link is the “Hero of Rhyme” in This Zelda-Themed Rap [Video]
Warning: Language An animated music video for Starbomb’s Hero of Rhyme, one of the song featured on their “Player Select” album, which was released last year. [Egoraptor] The post Link is the “Hero of Rhyme” in This Zelda-Themed Rap [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Can a New Type of School Churn Out Developers Faster?
Nerval's Lobster writes: Demand for software engineering talent has become so acute, some denizens of Silicon Valley have contributed to a venture fund that promises to turn out qualified software engineers in two years rather than the typical four-year university program. Based in San Francisco, Holberton School was founded by tech-industry veterans from Apple, Docker and LinkedIn, making use of … [Link]
Mashable » #DateDiane celebrates a great mom, wife and eligible hockey fan
The beautiful thing about the Internet has always been about two things: 1.) cats and 2.) the high-quality and transparent online dating scene. Just playing. See also: Love is roasted: Writer live-tweets couple's terrible coffee date However, sometimes when you least expect it, the viral universe can do wonders for a worthy cause. A social-media savvy daughter used this idea in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Even drastic emissions cuts can’t save New Orleans and Miami
Some 10 million Americans' homes will be submerged by rising seas, even under optimistic scenarios for slashing greenhouse gas emissions
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Mashable » Here comes the bride … with her rhinestone-encrusted selfie stick
Who needs a photographer to capture the moment while you walk down the aisle? You can do it yourself. Bridal and evening wear designer Reem Acra swapped bouquets for bedazzled selfie sticks in her fall 2016 collection. They're covered in rhinestones, flowers, tulle and bows to complement the designer's gowns. See also: Models stop mid-walk to take selfies at Dolce & … [Link]
Slashdot » Star Trek: New Voyages, The Fan-Based Star Trek Series
An anonymous reader writes: The New York Times has published an article on Star Trek: New Voyages, a fan production that's based on TOS. “People come from all over the world to take part in this — Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia and every state in the union,” said James Cawley, the show’s executive producer. “That’s the magic of Star … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Ant-Man Should Have Ended [Video]
Because I’m Ant-Man! [HISHE] The post How Ant-Man Should Have Ended [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Famous Scientist Does Something Bad
This is a template comic created for convenient linking whenever somebody famous in science (or any field) does something bad. You can view previous comics about science, culture, and accountability here and here. [Link]
Mashable » Conan O'Brien goes where no late-night host has filmed before
Conan O'Brien has a knack for going where no man has gone before. In this case, he's the first American late-night TV host to travel to Armenia for filming See also: Lil Wayne slays Conan on 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5' The host is currently on his first trip to the country, along with his assistant Sona Movsesian, who is of … [Link]
Mashable » Wes Anderson's next project: A stop-motion animation movie about dogs
If the abundance of Wes Anderson-style remixes and mash-ups just weren't enough to tide you over until the quirky indie auteur's next hit, you're in luck — Anderson is taking up the directing reins again, this time to helm a stop-motion animation about dogs According to IndieWire, Anderson's next project will give man's best friend the Fantastic Mr. Fox treatment See … [Link]
Mashable » Kylie Jenner framed photos of her own lips and Tyga's mugshot in her home
These are uncertain times. But while Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris face breakup rumors following his alleged happy ending massage, there is a flicker of hope for true love in the universe Kylie Jenner is still crazy about Tyga. She even keeps a framed pictures of his mugshot in her home. See also: Kylie Jenner is facilitating an open dialogue about … [Link]
Mashable » What it's like to be head marketer for the Detroit Pistons
It’s inarguable that Charlie Metzger, chief marketing and communications officer for the Detroit Pistons and parent company Palace Sports & Entertainment, has a pretty, pretty cool job. But, it's not all fun and games (and dunks and free-throws). There are more challenges than one might think when it comes to engaging an NBA team's devoted fan base, and at the same … [Link]
Slashdot » Bernie Sanders Comes Out Against CISA
erier2003 writes: Sen. Bernie Sanders' opposition to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act in its current form aligns him with privacy advocates and makes him the only presidential candidate to stake out that position, just as cybersecurity issues loom large over the 2016 election, from email server security to the foreign-policy implications of data breaches. The Senate is preparing to vote … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » What Developers Should Know About ORTC Versus WebRTC
ProgrammableWeb published an article recently about the availability of Microsoft Edge with ORTC API support which is part of the latest Windows Insider Preview release. Developers will now be able to build advanced communication applications on top of the Microsoft Edge browser via the ORTC API.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Edge ORTC API Support Provides Advanced Communication Capabilities for Apps
Microsoft has announced the availability of the ORTC API preview for Microsoft Edge as part of the latest Windows Insider Preview release. Developers can now build advanced real-time audio and video communication applications on top of the Microsoft Edge browser using the ORTC API.
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Mashable » St. Vincent worked as a waitress at a Mexican restaurant this weekend
Grammy award winner St. Vincent, also known as Annie Clark, is an amazing musician who has played with The Polyphonic Spree, Sufjan Stevens, and more — but that doesn't mean she can't occasionally moonlight as a waitress in a taco shop Clark spent the past weekend working at her sister's Mexican restaurant, Resident Taqueria, in Dallas, Texas. See also: The iPhone … [Link]
Popular Science » Aston Martin’s DB10 Is A Menacing Supercar
Aston Martin DB10 Aston Martin Hollywood director Sam Mendes doesn’t usually design high-performance sports cars. But he made an exception for James Bond. Mendes, who directed the latest 007 franchise film (in theaters November 6), worked with legendary auto designer Marek Reichman to create the movie’s signature vehicle: the Aston Martin DB10. Their aesthetic goal: “It had to have the … [Link]
Mashable » The American cities most threatened by rising sea levels
Steep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions could lessen the threat that sea level rise poses to iconic American cities during the coming centuries by more than half, according to a new study published Monday By contrast, if emissions were to follow a so-called "business as usual" trajectory, between 14 to 33 feet of global average sea level rise would be locked … [Link]
Mashable » Compulsively checking Facebook will now include impulse shopping
Facebook will soon start looking more and more like an online shopping mall. The social network said Monday that it is adding a new mobile "shopping" tab where you can buy clothes, electronics and other items without ever leaving Facebook's confines The company is also rolling out new ad formats that let customers buy things directly from retailers' pages and making … [Link]
Mashable » Vin Diesel addresses body-shaming and his 'dad bod'
The notion that guys don't experience body-shaming has been proven to be totally and completely false. Action star Vin Diesel himself has even been subject to such scrutiny Photos of a less-than-svelte Diesel recently began circulating, and the press proclaimed that the actor had adopted a new "dad bod" (a phrase which we really need to retire already) See also: Vin … [Link]
Mashable » Self-driving hybrid sports car concept has its own helper drone
Although self-driving semi trucks like the Mercedes-Benz Actros and full-size luxury family-hauling SUVs like the Volvo XC90 are important to the world of full-scale vehicle autonomy, so, too, are cars like the Rinspeed "Σtos." Although the concept is vaporware (an announced product that will never be manufactured), it's nonetheless significant because it proves that even stylish driving enthusiasts have a happy … [Link]
Mashable » Eat like an ant, commands famous chef
Celebrated Noma chef Rene Redzepi, whose fanciful and creative menus often include ants, recently tweeted a curious photo On a plate containing margarine, reduced fat butter and whole butter, ants flocked to the latter. The caption reads, "I relate to ants." See also: That one restaurant with ants: Noma relocates to Sydney for 10 weeks It's a photo that reflects how … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jane the Virgin': What you need to know before Season 2 returns
Jane the Virgin is a fairy tale in every way. There’s the actual story of young, waiting-til-marriage Jane Gloriana Villanueva, who is accidentally artificially inseminated but surrounded by loving family, friends and practically perfect potential suitors And then there’s the magical fact that this absurd premise survived its first season by making audiences fall in love with Gina Rodriguez’s Jane and … [Link]
Mashable » Miranda July wants to be friends with Rihanna, just like all of us
Most people are certain that they would become best friends with Rihanna if they got to hang out with her for a couple hours, and Miranda July got to live the dream The filmmaker and author profiled RiRi for T Magazine, and the singer ended up Googling "phobia of a big vagina" during the interview, which is somehow the most logical … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Who' fans suggest sonic screwdriver replacements
Video: Mark Andrew Boyer, Jake Fertig and Alisa Stern Doctor Who fans have a lot to say about the Doctor's decision to abandon (at least for now) his iconic sonic screwdriver in favor of a pair of sonic sunglasses. Since even a Time Lord apparently can't resist wearable tech. We asked Whovians attending New York Comic Con to choose their … [Link]
Slashdot » The Pepsi P1 Smartphone Takes Consumer Lock-In Beyond the App
An anonymous reader writes: On the 20th of October Pepsi will launch its own smartphone in China. The P1 is not just a cowling brand, but a custom-made device running Android 5.1 and costing approximately $205. At that price it's almost a burner, but even so it represents new possibilities for a brand to truly control the digital space for … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters dump raw sewage on Moldovan political party headquarters
One of Moldova's leading political parties had some cleaning up to do on Sunday after their headquarters was doused with gallons of human excrement. The national office of the Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM) in the Moldovan capitol, Chisinau, was sprayed with three tons of raw sewage by protesters during the evening See also: Photo of a Fight in the Ukrainian … [Link]
Mashable » You can make HP's special edition 'Star Wars' laptops sound like R2-D2
If it exists, you can make a Star Wars version of it. HP's new Star Wars-themed laptops, which are currently available for preorder, hit stores on Nov. 8. See also: Wear the Force on your feet with these Star Wars-themed shoes The Star Wars laptops appear to be reskinned versions of HP's bread-and-butter Pavilion 15-inch laptops, so don't expect lightspeed … [Link]
Mashable » Ferrari will begin its new, public life with a glorious symbol on the New York Stock Exchange
Ferrari is officially coming to the New York Stock Exchange, with a glorious ticker symbol, RACE. Ferrari's parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), announced Monday it was officially launching the initial public offering of 9% of its shares, as part of the larger plan for a Ferrari spin off. FCA is looking to raise $1 billion when Ferrari is listed on … [Link]
Mashable » Canon's PowerShot G5 X point-and-shoot mixes the modern and nostalgic
Camera makers are obsessed with nostalgia. With smartphones eating their lunch, looking to the past for inspiration when designing new digital cameras is, perhaps, the only way to go. With zero fanfare, Canon, updated its online website Monday with the PowerShot G5 X, a high-end point-and-shoot camera that mixes modern-day camera flourishes with film camera touches. See also: This point-and-shoot has … [Link]
Mashable » Waterspout sweeps up semi truck in dramatic footage
A driver in St. Petersburg, Florida captured dramatic footage of a waterspout forming and spinning over roadways, where it ripped apart a semi truck. See also: Waterspout comes ashore, lifts up kids' bouncy house, injures 4 people The six-minute clip captures most of the formation of the waterspout, which is like a tornado over water, as it moves onto shore … [Link]
Slashdot » Author Joris Luyendijk: Economics Is Not a Science
The Real Dr John writes: A Nobel prize in economics, awarded this year to Angus Deaton, implies that the human world operates much like the physical world: that it can be described and understood in neutral terms, and that it lends itself to modeling, like chemical reactions or the movement of the stars. It creates the impression that economists are … [Link]
Mashable » Debonaire Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel lounges on leather couches as a fashion icon
If this doesn't burst the tech bubble, nothing will Evan Spiegel, the wildly successful 25-year old billionaire founder of Snapchat, appears on the cover of this month's L'Uomo Vogue, striking a series of poses for a fashion shoot that make the Silicon Valley exec look comfortable in the clothes of a louche jetsetter. There's the debonaire Evan in a chic car, … [Link]
Mashable » 23 things you can do in 30 seconds or less
In the grand scheme of things, 30 seconds doesn't seem like a very significant amount of time. But a lot can happen in half a minute — and it's enough time for you to accomplish some very productive and beneficial things, especially with the help of technology. If you really think about it, you'll probably be able to identify a bunch … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Ruffalo wandered around New York Comic Con in a creepy disguise
Cool dad Mark Ruffalo just wanted to take his kid to Comic Con. But Ruffalo is The Hulk, so he can't just wander around like some normal. So he did what every good parent should, and chaperoned his son while wearing a truly disturbing mask See also: Kids harnessing the superpower of cuteness at New York Comic Con Had a great … [Link]
New Scientist – News » World’s first trial of stem cell therapy in the womb
Starting in January, 20-week-old fetuses with brittle bone disease will be given transplants of stem cells in the first clinical trial of its kind
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Mashable » Recyclables become useable art in these six-second Vines
Plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, office paper and glass jars — most of us throw these materials away after just one use. What we don't realize, though, is that they can easily be given a second life with a little bit of thought and creativity. Last week's Vine challenge was all about using recycled objects to create something useful, in the style … [Link]
Popular Science » Giving Babies Stem Cells Before Birth Could Help Stop This Rare Genetic Disease
12 Weeks, In Ultrasound Wolfgang Moroder on Wikimedia Commons Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden will be coordinating a study in which 30 fetuses will be injected with stem cells to treat a severe genetic condition, according to a press release. This is the first time a trial will test a treatment designated for unborn babies, the BBC reports. … [Link]
Mashable » 3 tons of human waste dumped on political party's doorstep in Moldova
On Oct. 11, a protester sprayed three tons of excrement on the doorstep of Moldova’s Liberal Democratic Party. Read more…More about Surveillance, Moldova, Protest, Poop, and Us World [Link]
Slashdot » Fenno-German 'Sea Lion' Telecom Cable Laying Begins
jones_supa writes: A couple of years ago, details began to unfold of a government-backed high capacity data cable between Germany and Finland, which would be routed through the Baltic Sea. The cable has now been nicknamed "Sea Lion," and the work started Monday in Santahamina coastal area, outside Helsinki. The cable was built by Alcatel Lucent and is operated by … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Getting Started with Apple WatchKit and WatchOS 2
Apple recently released the long-awaited second iteration of the Apple Watch operating system, watchOS 2. Among several enhancements for users and greater accessibility for developers, the next-generation Apple Watch OS is powered by the ability to run native apps, enhancing functionality and reducing latency.
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Mashable » 'Homeland' Episode 2 recap: Carrie is the life of the party
Welcome to Lebanon, where the local time is tense-o’clock. Carrie has arrived at the Syrian border as head of security for the During Foundation with the goal of getting Otto During into a refugee camp for a speech and check-writing session. But upon arrival at the camp, it’s clear that this overcrowded slum is incredibly dangerous — and Carrie is dealing … [Link]
Popular Science » DARPA Wants Drones That Vanish Into Air
DARPA is making electronics that can dissolve with water DARPA The Defense Advanced Research Projects agency has been working for several years on electronics that dissolve when introduced to water or other chemicals, which could be useful in surveillance devices, as well as other military applications. Sometimes, the best things are those that can be easily left behind. For rescue … [Link]
Mashable » 'Underground' is bringing riveting slave stories to television
WGN America's Underground wants to show you slavery as you've never seen it before The thrilling new historical drama about the Underground Railroad isn't your typical period piece, the cast and creators said at New York Comic Con on Sunday. "There are hard moments, but it’s not hard to watch because it’s such an adventure," star Aldis Hodge told Mashable. "We … [Link]
Mashable » British politician gets followed by a sousaphone, again
What better way to make people look ridiculous than following them around with a sousaphone? 'Tubular Bellend', a segment on Channel 4 comedy panel show The Last Leg, hilariously does just that. Having previously followed British Politician Jeremy Hunt and Donald Trump, the segment returned last week to take on Hunt once again Following the politician at the 2015 Conservative … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi's Mi4c has similar specs to the Google Nexus 5X, but at half the price
Amidst all the phablets coming into the market in Asia, the Xiaomi Mi4c is a smaller flagship that should keep Android fans happy. China's largest smartphone maker sticks to its playbook of keeping prices low, and has kept this device very competitive on its technical features. See also: Xiaomi Mi Note is the best 'made in China' phone you've never heard … [Link]
Mashable » R.L. Stine and Ann M. Martin took a trip to the '90s, and it gave us goosebumps
From Fuller House to Girl Meets World, '90s nostalgia is rampant Yet another example: Authors R.L. Stine (Goosebumps) and Ann M. Martin (The Baby-Sitters Club) joined forces at New York Comic Con over the weekend for a panel steeped in literary love from more than a decade ago See also: Every '90s Nicktoon, ranked Many of the authors' fans, who are … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Echoless light could help send signals through walls and skin
A new method of making packets of light that don't echo inside optical fibres could be used to improve everything from medical imaging to laser comms
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Mashable » Police pull 24-hour guard of Julian Assange's London embassy hide out
Police in London have removed their around-the-clock guarding of the Ecuadorian Embassy, where Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been hiding out since 2012 Assange sought refuge at the embassy, where he has stayed for three years, while facing extradition to Sweden for questioning about alleged sex crimes. For the entirety of his stint inside the building, the Metropolitan Police have posted … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Every Bullet is Sacred [Comic]
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New Scientist – News » China has had a telescope on the moon for the past two years
The robotic telescope, mounted on the Chang'e 3 lander, is the first of its kind and provides unique views of the night sky that aren't possible from Earth
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Mashable » Ronda Rousey: If anyone calls me fat one more time, I’m going to kill them
Don’t ever tell Ronda Rousey what to do with her body The mixed martial arts champ is tackling body image issues in Hollywood and served up some real talk in an interview with the New York Times. She shared a specific story about a time she was planning on losing weight for a video campaign, but that changed when she got … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » We need open and vendor-neutral metadata services
As I spoke with friends leading up to Strata + Hadoop World NYC 2015, one topic continued to come up: metadata. It’s a topic that data engineers and data management researchers have long thought about because it has significant effects … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » OReilly Design Conference Learning Paths
Register now for the O’Reilly Design Conference, which will be held January 19-22, 2015, in San Francisco. When reviewing the schedule for the O’Reilly Design Conference, you may wonder what shoe shopping with elders and the fisheries business have to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Google.com ‘Sold For $12’
An Indian man says he briefly owned the Google.com domain name after buying it for $12. He chose not to pursue the apparent bug and the incident wound up with Google making a donation to charity. Sanmay Ved, who happens to be a former Google employee, posted on LinkedIn to explain that he was trying out possible domains to register … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Many CSS Colors Have Goofy Names
An anonymous reader writes: Take a look at the list of named colors within the CSS Color Module Level 4. The usual suspects are there, like 'red,' 'cyan,' and 'gold,' as well as some slightly more descriptive ones: 'lightgrey,' 'yellowgreen,' and 'darkslateblue.' But there are also some really odd names: 'burlywood,' 'dodgerblue,' 'blanchedalmond,' and more. An article at Ars walks … [Link]
Mashable » New kids' books for adults help with hipsters and hangovers
LONDON — Remember those simple, easy-to-understand books you used to read as a kid? The ones that broke down life's little problems into easily manageable chunks? Well now imagine what those books would be like if they were made for adults and you'll have a pretty good idea of what the new Ladybird series has in store. See also: Mr. Men … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Friends' intro that could brighten up 'The Walking Dead'
With the constant threat of flesh-eating zombies, AMC's The Walking Dead could probably use a little bit of levity, right? Fortunately, that levity is here, with this new Friends-inspired theme from The Woodcreek Faction. Now "I'll Be There for You" becomes "I'll Be There for You When Your Life Is Literally in Danger!" This theme inspires the small ray of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Inside Out' deleted scene: With imaginary friends like these, who needs enemies?
Can't get enough Inside Out? We don't blame you. The surprisingly mature animated feature, which explores the life of 11-year-old Riley, is easily one of Pixar's best. Even after multiple viewings, there are plenty of new details to spot. See also: 12 live-action Disney films that are coming whether you like it or not But perhaps even more surprising is … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Cute Animation About The Rosetta Comet Mission
The Rosetta mission has been full of surprises. After launching in 2004, the spacecraft found out its target comet was duck-shaped with a candy bar-like interior, frosted in organic materials that have never before been detected on a comet. The mission has also had its ups and downs–literally, since the Philae lander failed to anchor into the comet, bouncing half … [Link]
Mashable » Magnificent drone footage of Vermont's fall foliage will take your breath away
It's peak fall foliage season in Vermont, which means leaves are at their most vibrant. And thanks to drone technology, we're able to take in the most magnificent aerial view. This video from Matt Benedetto, filmed on a DJI Inspire I quadcopter, slowly reveals the full scope of Vermont's fall colors — with a majestic score to match — and it's … [Link]
Slashdot » Electoral System That Lessig Hopes To Reform Is Keeping Him Out of the Debate
schwit1 writes: Lessig has raised a million dollars, which is nothing to sneeze at, but he's being given the cold shoulder by the Democrats when it comes to participating in the debates. I think he's got a good argument for being included — he's certainly as serious a candidate as some of the others, and I'm hearing a lot about … [Link]
Mashable » Gum and love combine in a sweet new ad about one couple's story together
Most great couples have some literary chronicling of their feelings that bonds them together in milestones of their love: notes, texts, emails One that has heretofore gone unexplored until Extra Gum suggested it in a romantic new "The Story of Sarah and Juan" ad: silvery foil gum wrappers Set to the heart-wringing version of "Can't Help Falling In Love" by … [Link]
Mashable » Star Wars' Kylo Ren and Poe Dameron are becoming 'Disney Infinity' toys
Disney Infinity fans will soon be able to embrace the new and improved Dark Side — and its weirdly shaped lightsabers — come December. As part of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens tie-in playset for Disney Infinity 3.0, mysterious villain Kylo Ren and X-Wing pilot Poe Dameron are joining the game as playable characters, a.k.a. plastic toys, Disney announced on … [Link]
Mashable » Albuquerque hot air balloon festival put on a spectacular grand finale
Oct. 11 marked the final day of the 44th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The nine-day-event featured more than 500 balloons representing dozens of states. The event attracts tens of thousands of spectators from around the world every year. [Additional reporting by The Associated Press] Read more…More about Us, Lifestyle, Health Fitness, Home, and Travel Leisure
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Mashable » More than half of Google searches now come from mobile
The common phrase "Just Google it" has always been indicative of our dependence on search engines, though we never think about how frequently those searches occur. Amit Singhal, senior vice president of Google Search, put things into perspective on Thursday at Re/code's Code/Mobile conference when he said Google gets over 100 billion searches a month. Additionally, more than half of those … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » It’s Here: Daredevil Season 2 NYCC Trailer [Video]
Edit: The trailer was removed. I’ll put another one up once it’s online! The official trailer for the second season of Daredevil was released at NYCC this weekend, and it’s finally been uploaded online. The punisher and Elektra are in this one, even though we only see them very briefly. Check it out! [CBR Trailers] The post It’s Here: Daredevil … [Link]
Mashable » You might just fall in love with The CW's 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, which premieres on The CW Monday night, is one of those romantic comedies that, with the right editing, could just as easily be a horror movie. TV newcomer Rachel Bloom — who's also an executive producer, writer and co-creator of Girlfriend — plays the title character, an overly stressed, overly medicated Manhattan lawyer named Rebecca Bunch who impulsively decides … [Link]
Mashable » Creative dudes went to IKEA to snap the perfect Tinder photo
Snapping the ideal Tinder profile photo is a difficult art. Luckily, your local Swedish furniture retailer is available for a tasteful backdrop. Imgur user keventure's friends wanted new material for their Tinder profiles — something to make them stand out in a sea of fishing pics and poorly lit selfies. So they headed to IKEA. See also: The cheesiest Tinder pickup lines … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Non-lethal Technology Has the Best Chance of Replacing the Gun?
Wycliffe writes: Most cops are not out to kill someone, but when someone reaches for a cellphone or their glovebox, the cop may assumes the worst and try to protect themselves from dying. Guns are used to immobilize the target, and aren't even that good at it when a person is charging. What other potential devices could be used to … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. dentist who killed Cecil the lion won't be charged in Zimbabwe
An American dentist who ignited international outrage when he killed Cecil the lion during a hunting expedition in Zimbabwe over the summer will not be charged there. The dentist, Walter Palmer, had obtained legal authority to conduct the hunt, a cabinet minister said on Monday, so he would therefore not be charged. See also: Walter Palmer, hunter who killed Cecil the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » FREE eBook: Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments: The Ultimate Security Guide (a $35.99 value)
We have another free eBook for you guys today! This week, get Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly-Secured Environments: The Ultimate Security Guide (a $35.99 value) for free! 
Learn to perform professional penetration testing for high-secured environments with this intensive hands-on guide. Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly Secured Environments provides step-by-step instructions on how to emulate a highly secured environment on your … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Jurassic Parkour: T-Rex Trains to Become American Ninja-Saurus! [Video]
The next edition of Jurassic Park will be named Jurassic Parkour! [Brentwood Photography | Via FG] The post Jurassic Parkour: T-Rex Trains to Become American Ninja-Saurus! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superman vs. Batman. Who’s better? Let’s Find Out Once and For All! [Comics]
The always awesome and very talented Kery Callen decided to finally put an end to the whole Batman vs. Superman debate by doing something very, ahem, logical: For decades, fans have argued who is the better superhero, Superman or Batman. It recently occurred to me that the best way to determine this is to see how they’d fare if one … [Link]
Mashable » President Obama drops sick beats and disses for Trump
"You gon' make me buy bottles for John McCainnnn." Barack Obama's alter ego, Iman Crosson — otherwise known as the Vine star Alphacat — is at it again, stepping in as the president and snatching Donald Trump's corn-colored toupee right off. Dressed in his immaculate black suit and blue tie, accompanied by a Swagway and fake Secret Service agents, Crosson … [Link]
Mashable » A pit of snakes striking at a GoPro reminds us that nature is a terrifying place
Here’s just a little reminder to never mess with nature. Michael J. Delaney of Montana took a trip to the Australian outback where he saw the opportunity to film a den of rattlesnakes with his GoPro. Unfortunately, not all of the snakes were feeling particularly photogenic. See also: Crocodile propelling itself out of the water will strike fear into your heart … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' is first song to hit 500 million streams on Spotify
Ed Sheeran has hit a new Spotify milestone His hit "Thinking Out Loud" is the first song to ever reach 500 million streams on the popular music service See also: Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran did a 'Drunk in Love' duet and life is complete “Chuffed to hear that ‘Thinking Out Loud’ has had half a billion plays on Spotify,” Sheeran … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook UK Paid £35m In Staff Bonuses, But Only £4,327 In Corporation Tax
New submitter Phil Ronan writes: After getting away with paying £0 corporate tax in 2013, Facebook UK has announced that its corporate tax payment for 2014 (total revenue: £105 million) is going to be £4,327. This is a tiny fraction of the £35 million pounds given away by the company in staff bonuses over the same period. "The share scheme … [Link]
Mashable » Southwest says it fixed technology issue that delayed hundreds of flights
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines said early Monday that it had fixed technology problems that delayed hundreds of flights on Sunday, and it expects a normal day of operations. The Dallas-based company had been warning passengers to arrive at the airport two hours early Monday and print boarding passes beforehand. When asked early whether fliers should continue with those precautions, an airline … [Link]
Mashable » Alfonso Ribeiro was a natural, corny fit for 'America's Funniest Home Videos'
It’s anybody’s guess why Alfonso Ribeiro wanted to host America’s Funniest Home Videos Maybe he was getting bored; maybe the Carlton Banks money was running out. See also: Bindi Irwin's emotional routine on 'Dancing with the Stars' made basically everyone cry Maybe he's making a play to become one of those dudes like Tom Bergeron, Ryan Seacrest or Chris Harrison, who … [Link]
Mashable » 13 photos of dogs in midair that will make your heart soar
LONDON — Nothing gives your mood a lift more than photos of dogs. Except for maybe photos of flying dogs Jack Bradley's newly released Dogs In The Air captures a whole host of canine companions soaring gracefully through the air as they take in the wonders of the great outdoors, and it's SO UPLIFTING See also: Surfing dogs were definitely this … [Link]
Mashable » Pepsi (yes, the soda company) is making its own Android phone
No, this is not a joke. PepsiCo. China is planning to announce its own Android smartphone for the Chinese market, according to the a report from Mobipicker, a blog that covers mobile phones. See also: Google's new Nexus smartphones are worth getting excited about The so-called Pepsi P1 looks to be your typical budget-priced Android 5.1 Lollipop smartphone. At about $205, … [Link]
Popular Science » 10 Things We're Obsessed With In October
This article was originally published in the October 2015 issue of Popular Science, under the title "Obsessed.” [Link]
Mashable » 12 inspirational quotes to get you through the day
The only person who can guarantee today will be a good day is you. You alone are the keeper to your joy, the warden of your soul, and it is up to you to stand strong in the face of the day, for only you can See also: 15 Quotes to Inspire You to Do Something Meaningful Today But for those … [Link]
Mashable » If Biden wants to run, there's a Democratic debate podium waiting
Will he or won't he? A day ahead of the first Democratic presidential debate, set to be held in Las Vegas on Tuesay night, America was left wondering whether Vice President Joe Biden would throw his hat into the ring for the 2016 election. CNN, which is hosting the debate, has said that if Biden should decide to enter the race … [Link]
Mashable » These Syrian refugee rockers played concerts as they fled across Europe
A small rubber dinghy carrying 16 Syrian men pulled up on the shore of the Greek island on Lesbos in early September. Tired and lucky to be alive, the men had taken the risky boat journey across the Mediterranean from Turkey. Hotel guests sunbathing on the beach rushed to help the men pull their boat from the water. Then, three of … [Link]
Slashdot » The Payments World Really Wants To Know Who You Are
jhigh writes: The generation that brought us the obsession with snapping photos of their faces, uploading to social media channels, and terming it "selfies" has unknowingly encouraged the launch a new cybersecurity platform for the world. You can sum it up thus: "pay with your face." Quoting: "Socure’s Social Biometrics Platform, which is already in use by financial institutions in … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore to start self-driving bus trials in 2016
SINGAPORE — Singaporeans may start to spot driverless buses on their roads from the middle of next year, the government announced Monday. "In time to come, we … wish to have self-driving buses operating on fixed routes and scheduled timings to reduce the heavy reliance on manpower," it said in a Facebook post See also: Robot Taxi aims for self-driving car … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 12 October 2015
Acquiring Object Experiences at Scale — software to let a robot examine a pile of objects, unattended overnight. Economics Apparently Not Replicable (PDF) — We successfully replicate the key qualitative result of 22 of 67 papers (33%) without contacting the … [Link]
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Mashable » 'Humans of New York' shares photo of a dog overcoming trauma
Sometimes Humans of New York can also mean man's best friend. On Oct. 11, HONY shared a photo of a dog owner and his pet terrier who struggles with PTSD due to past abuse from living in a high-kill shelter. Her inspiring story of healing has received more than 400,000 likes on Facebook so far. See also: This Iranian boy has … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Top exoplanet hunter keeps job despite serial sexual harassment
Astronomer Geoff Marcy of the University of California, Berkeley, has been found to have violated his institution's sexual harassment policy during a series of incidents
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Mashable » 15 cosplayers taking a well-deserved break at Comic Con, thank you
Cosplaying is hard work, so it's important to take breaks. New York Comic Con is fun, but it's an overwhelming weekend full of photo ops, endless panels and seas of strangers bumping into you at every turn. So much stimulation can be pretty tiring. See also: What New York Comic Con cosplayers actually do for a living Now imagine doing all … [Link]
Slashdot » Charge Rage: Electric Cars Are Making People Meaner In California
HughPickens.com writes: Matt Richtel reports that the push to make the state greener with electric cars is having an unintended side effect: It is making some people meaner. The bad moods stem from the challenges drivers face finding recharging spots for their battery-powered cars. Unlike gas stations, charging stations are not yet in great supply, and that has led to … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction announce details of new album on Snapchat
LONDON — Continuing to prove they require our attention 24/7 on every possible platform, One Direction took to Snapchat Sunday night to reveal the track listing for their fifth album, Made In The A.M. See also: Harry Styles stops a concert for 4 minutes to get 7-year-old's name right for her birthday The video shows Harry, Niall, Louis and Liam backstage … [Link]
Slashdot » Dell To Buy EMC For $67 Billion
im_thatoneguy writes: After days of rumors, the NY Times is reporting that Dell will in fact be acquiring storage company (and VMWare parent) EMC in a record $67B deal being financed by a consortium of banks. Dell has confirmed the deal on their website. Under the deal, Dell will pay $33.15 a share, which represents a premium even on top … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 65% Off Select Crucial and Lexar Memory Products
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 65% off on select Crucial and Lexar memory products such as SSDs, USB flash drives, microSD cards, and more. [Up to 65% Off Select Crucial and Lexar Memory Products] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 65% Off Select Crucial and Lexar Memory … [Link]
Mashable » British man watches 'Insidious' in virtual reality, turns into a screaming wreck
Remember Insidious? That film was terrifying enough with the monsters confined to a 2D screen on the other side of a theatre; now imagine what it would be like if you were actually inside the film, and the demons were coming at you from every possible direction. See also: You'll be able to watch Hulu in virtual reality by next … [Link]
Mashable » Imgur user's house gets 'robbed' in the most genius way possible
It’s every homeowner's nightmare: coming home to see your house covered in puns. Imgur user TheStudyof Wumbology crafted the perfect prank for his parents. When the unsuspecting couple returned home, they found a note from him saying the house had been "robbed," but that turned out to have a whole different meaning. See also: Dude plagues girlfriend with endless Ikea label … [Link]
Mashable » 'Prettiest ankle' competitions were a heel of a good time
July 10, 1930A policeman judges an ankle competition at Hounslow, London.Image: Fox Photos/Getty ImagesSome of the earliest recorded instances of "pretty ankle contests" appear in the first decade of the 20th century as special shows within women’s “physical culture” pageants. Some pageants also judged prettiest shoulders, arms and legsContestants would be concealed behind a curtain, with only their ankles exposed for … [Link]
Mashable » Dell to buy EMC in $67 billion deal
NEW YORK — Dell is buying data storage company EMC in a deal valued at approximately $67 billion, making it it the largest tech acquisition in history Shareholders of EMC Corp. will receive about $33.15 per share, which includes cash plus tracking stock linked to part of EMC's economic interest in the VMware business. That's a 19 percent premium to EMC's … [Link]
Mashable » An artist made this map using passports to show how diverse London is
LONDON — It sounds horrendously cheesy and clichéd, but sometimes a single image really can say a whole lot more than words. See also: This is what a 'Harry Potter' tube map looks like Yanko Tihov's London Passport Map — a map of Britain's capital made using the 32 passports that represent the different nationalities living in London — definitely falls … [Link]
Mashable » 180-year-old law makes it illegal to ride a hoverboard in the UK in public
LONDON — The Metropolitan Police (MPS) have tweeted some bad news for hoverboard fans, pointing out that it's actually illegal to ride the things on public roads or pavements – or anywhere apart from private property with the landowner's permission. See also: I survived a test drive aboard the Swagway X1 'hover board' A massive party-pooping message went out from the … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Star Trek's World With No Money Work In Real life?
The economics of the Star Trek universe were discussed at New York Comic Con on Sunday. Paul Krugman was among the panelists who debated whether a world without money could actually work. CNN reports: "Star Trek has dared to 'boldly go where no man has gone before' — including a world without money. 'One of the things that's interesting about … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish-born Princeton professor Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize in Economics
LONDON — Edinburgh-born professor Angus Deaton has been awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Economics for his analysis of consumption, poverty and welfare, the committee announced in Sweden Monday. See also: Tunisians who helped country transition to democracy win Nobel Peace Prize Deaton who is the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professor of Economics and International Affairs at Princeton University previously taught at … [Link]
Mashable » Acer’s new PC is unsure whether it’s an all-in-one or a tablet
One can argue that in today's world of crossover and hybrid computers, the only thing that really separates a portable PC from a non-portable one is the battery. If it has one, then it's a smartphone, phablet, tablet or a laptop; if it doesn't, it's some flavor of desktop PC. On Monday, at a company event in Taipei, Acer destroyed that … [Link]
Mashable » Channel your inner Peter Venkman in New York City's most haunted spots
Many people love being in New York for the celebrity sightings. If you're lucky, you could see one of your favorite celebs on the street — even if they're no longer living. John Lennon, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Nancy Spungen, Dylan Thomas and countless others are all said to still roam about the city. This October, you can go on … [Link]
Mashable » CNN will take questions from Facebook users for the presidential debate
This we know: Facebook is to political outrage as, say, water is to otters. It's a matter of survival CNN and Facebook are teaming up to harness that emotion, for the first Democratic presidential debate on Tuesday night, when Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton face off and emotions are likely to be high. CNN and Facebook hope to have the viewer … [Link]
Mashable » You might be pronouncing these 10 literary names wrong
LONDON — It turns out Voldemort isn't the only name giving readers trouble. Don Quixote, Daenerys Targaryen and even Violet Beauregarde have been revealed as characters whose names are commonly mispronounced, sometimes in quite spectacular fashion. Hermione from Harry Potter, Poirot and Oedipus are also among the top ten mispronounced literary names in a new poll from audio books company Audible. … [Link]
Mashable » British shoppers are pinching trolleys to avoid paying the 5p bag charge
LONDON — In the wake of the sheer chaos that came with Britain's recently introduced 5p plastic bag charge, a new trend has emerged on social media. See also: A man in Ireland rode a horse into Tesco because nothing makes sense anymore In order to avoid the new cost incurred by taking a plastic bag, a small number of Brits … [Link]
Mashable » Turkey suspects ISIS of carrying out terror attack that killed nearly 100
Authorities investigating the twin suicide bombings at a rally promoting peace with the Kurdish were focusing on the Islamic State group, comparing DNA samples of the suspected bombers with those obtained from families of extremists they suspect could have carried out the attacks, a newspaper close to the government reported on Monday. The government meanwhile, raised the death toll in Turkey's … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Hope To Attract Millions To "DNA.LAND"
An anonymous reader writes: Started by computational geneticist Yaniv Erlich, and geneticist Joseph Pickrell at the New York Genome Center and Columbia University in New York, DNA.Land is a project which hopes to create a crowdsourced DNA database for genetic studies. Nature reports: "The project, DNA.LAND, aims to entice people who have already had their genomes analyzed by consumer genetics … [Link]
Mashable » Lewis Hamilton sprayed Vladimir Putin with champagne after F1 race victory
LONDON — For Lewis Hamilton, and all racing drivers, what happens when you win a race is very simple: You stand on the podium, are presented with a weighty trophy, pick up a big bottle of champagne, shake it and spray everyone nearby — even if that includes Vladimir Putin. See also: Gifted athlete Putin scores 7 goals in birthday hockey … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish man attempts to film building demolition, fails hilariously
Sometimes, no matter how prepared you are for something in advance, the universe just decides to conspire against you. For Barry Grant, who set up his video camera on the perfect hilltop in the hope of filming the demolition of Glasgow's Red Road flats — then ended up completely missing the key moment — the problem came in the form … [Link]
Mashable » Four Aussie legends visit 476 Melbourne pubs over 32 years
Four friends from Melbourne, Australia have managed a pub crawl like no other, visiting 476 pubs over the course of three decades. It's a story that's quintessentially Australian. Mates, laughs, and a lot of beer: three things that any Australian worth their salt holds close to their heart See also: Man drives car into ocean to evade police, because it's Australia … [Link]
Slashdot » The History of City-Building Games
An anonymous reader writes: If you ask most gamers, the first city-building game they played was SimCity, or some sequel thereof. Though SimCity ended up defining the genre for years, it was far from the first. This article goes through the history of city-building games. It began before man first landed on the moon: "While extremely limited in its simulation, … [Link]
Mashable » Hilarious 'Activewear' video gets a remix from Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding, singer and actual brand ambassador for Nike's line of women's activewear, is the latest person to poke fun at the international addiction to wearing gym clothes for everything except, y'know, exercising. The original skit, which went viral two weeks ago, is a music video by Australian comedy trio Skit Box that calls out those of us who spend … [Link]
Mashable » See how much Hong Kong has changed with historic photos overlaid on Street View
Compare old Hong Kong with the present day with this site from HotelClub. The new site, which was created by the hotel booking company, overlays old images of historic Hong Kong onto the streets we know today in the former British colony. See also: Vintage dog shows were just as bizarre and adorable as today Because the pictures are overlaid onto … [Link]
Mashable » 'I F*cking Love Science' creator explains why she refused $30 million
You like it, your friends like it, scientists hate it, and everyone seems to be talking about it all the time. Popular Facebook page "I F*cking Love Science" is no less than a social media phenomenon with 22 million likes on its page In 2012, Elise Andrew began posting a variety of weird science facts, factoids, memes, and a variety of … [Link]
Mashable » 'Once Upon a Time' has a shocking new villain in town
A new villain slipped under the radar on Once Upon a Time, and his mission is even more threatening than the Dark One's antics In "Siege Perilous," we found out that Arthur may not be the truthful and welcoming king that everyone expected, with some shady antics going on in both past Camelot and present-day Storybrooke See also: 'Once Upon a … [Link]
Mashable » Everything good went to hell in 'The Walking Dead' season premiere
Warning: This post contains spoilers. Rick Grimes might claim he doesn't "take chances" anymore, but if anything was made clear in the Season 6 premiere of The Walking Dead, it's that he's a liar and that the show most definitely loves a good risk Sunday's season opener began not in the aftermath of last season's brutal finale, but with a zombie … [Link]
Mashable » See how much Hong Kong has changed with historic photos overlaid on Street View
Compare old Hong Kong with the present day with this site from HotelClub. The new site, which was created by the hotel booking company, overlays old images of historic Hong Kong onto the streets we know today in the former British colony. See also: Vintage dog shows were just as bizarre and adorable as today Because the pictures are overlaid onto … [Link]
Mashable » Alicia finds a new P.I. in ridiculously charming Jeffrey Dean Morgan on 'The Good Wife'
“Innocents,” Sunday's episode of The Good Wife, is a pretty solid episode that nicely follows up the work done in the season premiere. It continues The Good Wife's rebuilding of its world as it’s now time to hire a new private investigator to fill the deus ex machina void left by Kalinda The episode follows rather smoothly between its many plotlines, … [Link]
Slashdot » Will You Ever Be Able To Upload Your Brain?
An anonymous reader points out this piece in the Times by professor of neuroscience at Columbia and co-director of the Center for Theoretical Neuroscience Kenneth Miller, about what it would take to upload a human brain. "Much of the current hope of reconstructing a functioning brain rests on connectomics: the ambition to construct a complete wiring diagram, or 'connectome,' of … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2201: Twitter could use a little flattery!
Flattery will get you everywhere. [Link]
Mashable » 10 real-life terrors scarier than a haunted house
Long lines, admission fees, travel time, other people. These are all things you don't need when trying to get a good spooking See also: 22 Haunted House Reactions to Pee Your Pants With Laughter What you want is a simple way to face — and be bested by — your fears. Something that won't break the bank, but will break your … [Link]
Mashable » 'Downton Abbey' recap: Double entendres lead to double the fun
Note: This post contains information about Downton Abbey, which has started airing its final season in the UK. American viewers can watch the final season starting Jan. 3 on PBS. When is a double entendre not a double entendre and just your dirty, dirty mind? When it comes to British humour the devil is in the confusion. I mention this only … [Link]
Mashable » Another George R.R. Martin tale could be coming to TV
Cinemax is looking to bring more of George R.R. Martin's brain to your TV screen The HBO sister company has ordered a pilot based off the author's werewolf noir story "The Skin Trade," which was originally published as part of horror fiction compilation Night Vision 5 back in 1989 and reprinted several times in various forms over the years, including as … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Algolia Created a Worldwide API in 18 Months
Algolia’s goal is to become “the search layer of the internet”, and the company’s real-time search API is leading the Search-as-a-Service running. In a post on Medium, Algolia CTO Julien Lemoine discussed the 15 steps that were instrumental in building this infrastructure.
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Slashdot » The World of Luxury Bomb Shelters
An anonymous reader writes with this Vice profile of Robert Vicino, founder and CEO of survival prep company The Vivos Group. For a prepaid $35,000 entry fee, you may take shelter in one of his luxury bomb shelters when civilization collapses. "Those who make it their business to equip themselves for a civilization-ending mega-disaster—a.k.a. 'preppers'—are sometimes stereotyped as wild-eyed tinfoil … [Link]
Mashable » Obama tells '60 Minutes' he could win a third term, says Trump won't win
Hillary Rodham Clinton's use of a private email server to conduct government business when she served as secretary of state was a mistake but didn't endanger national security, President Barack Obama said during an interview airing Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes." Obama said public officials have to be more sensitive about how they handle information and personal data. Yet he also … [Link]
Mashable » 22 things adults actually want while trick-or-treating
Sometime around age 14, it becomes a little weird for you to go trick-or-treating. Then there's a few awkward years before you realize Halloween is simply an excuse to get drunk and have a party, before you ultimately long for the ability to trick-or-treat once again. But let's be honest, unless you have a kid chaperone, that's just not going to … [Link]
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