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 » Officer who killed unarmed teen Zachary Hammond will not be charged
No criminal charges will be filed in South Carolina against a police officer who fatally shot a 19-year-old during a drug sting, a state prosecutor announced Tuesday, but the U.S. Justice Department is still investigating and could bring federal charges later. Solicitor Chrissy Adams announced that after reviewing the case, she determined that Seneca police Lt. Mark Tiller won't face state … [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen dressed as Guy Fieri is an actual kitchen nightmare
Food shows on TV often season their programming with anxiety to keep the drama alive, but Chrissy Teigen is introducing a whole new flavor of terror to the game: dressing up like Guy Fieri. The model, Internet darling and television host will appear on daytime talk show FABLife dressed as the notorious Food Network star for an extra scary Halloween episode … [Link]
Slashdot » Drone Carrying Drugs, Hacksaw Blades Crashes In Oklahoma Prison
itwbennett writes: A drone carrying drugs, a cell phone, hacksaw blades, cigarettes, glue, and other contraband was discovered crashed in an Oklahoma prison yard on Monday morning. The drone "apparently crashed after hitting razor wire that guarded the facility. 
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Mashable » Facebook just made it easier to talk to people you're not friends with
Chatting with strangers on Facebook just got a bit easier. The social network is launching a new feature for Messenger called Message Requests, that makes it easier for people to receive (or ignore) messages from people they aren't friends with See also: You no longer need a Facebook account to use Facebook Messenger Previously, messages that were sent by people who … [Link]
Popular Science » Bacon Bad?
On October 26, the International Agency for Research on Cancer added a new item to its list of, Group 1 carcinogens. These are chemicals, mixtures, and exposure circumstances that are known to cause cancer. Much to internet america's horror, that substance was processed meat. To many, this meant nasty canned meat products with "chemicals" in them, but it also includes … [Link]
Mashable » Google courts podcasters for new Play Music feature
If you haven't heard, podcasts are officially a thing. And now Google is welcoming podcasters with open arms Google is adding podcasts to Play Music and soliciting podcasters to upload content before the service officially launches in the coming months. It announced the news in a post on its Android Official Blog Tuesday. See also: 11 diverse podcasts to give you … [Link]
Mashable » Orwell estate's legal threat over '1984' T-shirt is most Orwellian thing ever
If you're looking for the ultimate definition of irony, look no further. It arrived Tuesday, when news broke that George Orwell's estate had tried to shut down sales of a T-shirt that reads "1984 is already here." Eric Arthur Blair, a.k.a. Orwell, died in 1950, a few years before the first screen-printed T-shirt companies began operating in the U.S. So there … [Link]
Mashable » SXSW, authorities probe threats against canceled panels amid backlash
SXSW is working with local investigators to determine the credibility of threats leveled against two gaming-focused panels whose cancellation has outraged attendees, panelists and media companies who on Tuesday said they were pulling out of the Austin, Texas-based tech conference. "The safety of our speakers, participants and staff is always our top priority. We are working with local law enforcement to … [Link]
Mashable » Drugstore companies are becoming scarce as Walgreens buys Rite Aid for $17 billion
Are all drugstores starting to look the same to you? That's not a coincidence. They are slowly coalescing into a single company Walgreens, which already owns New York-founded Duane Reade and UK-founded Boots, has announced an agreement to acquire Rite Aid for around $17.2 billion, a deal that unites two of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S. The combined company … [Link]
Slashdot » British Engineers Create Sonic Tractor Beam
An anonymous reader writes: According to the BBC, engineers in Bristol, England have created a system for remote manipulation of physical objects using sound holograms. The video shows pea-sized objects being dragged around and stacked up in mid-air with no visible means of support. "In essence, an object sitting in a 'quiet' region of space can be held there if … [Link]
Popular Science » Tonight, Watch A Virtual Reality Livestream Of The Golden State Warriors Opening Game
NBA Opening Night In VR Golden State Warriors On Twitter Last year's NBA champions will come to you live, in a Samsung Gear VR near you The NBA will livestream the Golden State Warriors opening game in virtual reality tonight. With the help of Samsung’s Gear VR and the Next app, Steph Curry and Dub-Nation will come to fans live … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why the Internet of Things is about the Identity of Everything
While Gartner says 4.9 billion connected things are already in use, that actually means that 99.4 percent of things are still not connected.
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Popular Science » For Two Weeks, This California Town Has Averaged One Earthquake Per Hour
San Ramon Earthquake Swarm USGS/ComCat catalog A map of some of the earthquakes that hit the town of San Ramon. Large earthquakes can be incredibly serious, like the one that struck Afghanistan on Monday. But not all earthquakes are devastating, earth-shattering monsters. Sometimes, they're just…there. Over the past two weeks, over 408 earthquakes have rattled the town of San Ramon, … [Link]
Mashable » Honda's hydrogen fuel cell sedan can power your entire house
Honda unveiled its first production hydrogen-powered fuel cell sedan, the Clarity Fuel Cell, at the Tokyo Motor Show on Tuesday. Though Honda has dabbled in hydrogen power since the late 1980s, the five-passenger Clarity Fuel Cell sedan is the first hydrogen-powered model that the Japanese carmaker has intended to offer up to the public. See also: Construction of $150 million hyperloop … [Link]
Mashable » Obama welcomes 'badass' women's soccer team to the White House
President Barack Obama invited the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team to the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their World Cup victory earlier this year. "This team taught all of America’s children that playing like a girl means you’re a badass," he said, before taking a selfie with the group. Read more…More about Soccer, Barack Obama, Obama, President Obama, and Us … [Link]
Mashable » Demi Lovato and Fetty Wap have very different definitions of a trap queen
Fetty Wap defines a "trap queen" as a girl who could "cook crack" so well "that she made enough for the both of us." Demi Lovato defines a "trap queen" as this purple-caped, mouse-trap touting vision of royalty See also: Demi Lovato wants bizarre Poot meme to stay in the basement it came from 
Image: Dimitrios Kambouris/MTV 
Image: Dimitrios Kambouris/MTV The … [Link]
Slashdot » US Senate Passes the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act 74-21
blottsie writes with news that the U.S. Senate voted 74-21 in favor of CISA, a controversial cybersecurity bill. All five amendments submitted in an attempt to bolster privacy failed to pass. From The Guardian's coverage: Try asking the bill’s sponsors how the bill will prevent cyberattacks or force companies and governments to improve their defenses. They can’t answer. They will … [Link]
Mashable » NBA season opener will be streamed live in virtual reality for the first time
The NBA is tossing sports fans into the deep end of technology Tuesday night by offering the first game of the season in virtual reality, in realtime. All you need is a Gear VR headset and you'll be able to sit down with a beer and a hotdog and enjoy as Stephen Curry and the 2014-2015 champion Golden State Warriors take … [Link]
Popular Science » Northrop Grumman Will Make America's Next Bomber, The LRS-B
B-52 A.P. Photo/U.S. Air Force The B-52 is the old workhorse of the U.S. bomber fleet, with an average age of more than 45 years. It can carry a wider range of weapons, and loiter longer without refueling, than any other bomber. The B-52 has more than four times the range of the 2018 bomber. Meet the B-52's grandchild. Today, … [Link]
Mashable » How to make a BB-8 pumpkin for Halloween
Star Wars' BB-8 is the hottest droid of the year, which means your front porch won't be complete without a pumpkin version this Halloween. Disney has blessed the world with a free tutorial and printable template for creating a BB-8 pumpkin following the proliferation of DIY creations from crafty Star Wars fans. See also: Why teal pumpkins could mean a … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gran Turismo Sport' aims to reinvent the wheel for racing games
Gran Turismo is coming back in 2016 with a new title format and a new twist on spectator racing. Gran Turismo Sport is the first product of a partnership between series developer Polyphony Digital and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing organization for a number of major racing events, including the Formula One World Championship. Their goal is to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Halloween Science: Exploding Thermite Pumpkins! [Video]
Warning: Do not attempt to do this at home, or in fact, anywhere. From The Royal Institution, a 200 year old charity based in London dedicated to connecting people with the world of science through events and education. It wouldn’t be Halloween without some exploding pumpkins. In the top jack-o’-lantern, iron oxide and aluminium powder react to spectacular effect. Once … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Adventures of MARK WEREWAHLFBERG [Video]
Oh the puns… THE PUNS! A Tarentulasformer! [ADHD] The post The Adventures of MARK WEREWAHLFBERG [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » What Gives A Black Hole Its Giant Flare?
An artist's depiction of an x-ray flare caused by a corona NASA/JPL-Caltech Telescopes have captured black hole flares in the past, but what causes the flares has been a mystery. Now, NASA scientists have confirmed for the first time that a supermassive black hole's x-ray flare was caused by the ejection of its corona. The conclusion comes from observations made … [Link]
Mashable » A sixth-grader will mail you a highly secure password for $2
We all know people whose passwords are highly unoriginal, and more importantly, not very secure. From "12345" to "ABCDEFG" to the classic "password," the simplest codes seem like they were created by an 11-year-old. There is one 11-year-old, however, who's making money creating passwords more complex than your dad's. Sixth-grader Mira Modi started a small online business based on Diceware, a … [Link]
Mashable » Hot 'Jeopardy!' contestant Tom just doesn't give a sh*t
Throughout most of its history, Jeopardy has been known for its brains rather than its brawns Until Monday night, that is, when a mysterious, chiseled stranger named “Tom” appeared, causing an uproar on Twitter. During Final Jeopardy, Tom Flynn was confronted with a tough clue. Instead of hazarding a guess, effortlessly cool Tom responded with a simple "What." See also: 'Jeopardy!' … [Link]
Mashable » Enthusiastic wiener dog totally photobombs couple's engagement photos
Meet Minnesota couple Megan Determan and Chris Kluthe .. 
Image: DnK Photography… and their Dachshund, Louie See also: Beluga whale masterfully photobombs entire press conference 
Image: DnK PhotographyThe recently betrothed Megan and Chris knew that they wanted to include Louie in their engagement photos somehow. But, little did they know that Louie would fully steal the spotlight during the photoshoot When … [Link]
Slashdot » Physicists Uncover Novel Phase of Matter
schwit1 writes: A team of physicists led by Caltech's David Hsieh has discovered an unusual form of matter — not a conventional metal, insulator, or magnet, for example, but something entirely different (abstract). This phase, characterized by an unusual ordering of electrons, offers possibilities for new electronic device functionalities and could hold the solution to a long-standing mystery in condensed … [Link]
Mashable » Apple iPhone sales keep growing despite China's slowdown
China’s wavering economy in recent months hasn't stopped Apple from recording banner iPhone sales in the country. The world's biggest company reported on Tuesday that it saw a year-over-year increase of 99% on iPhone sales in China on otherwise strong results, assuaging investor worries that the country's economic turbulence in the past few months might have hurt demand in the country … [Link]
Mashable » The lifeblood of the Internet lies unprotected at the bottom of the ocean
This week The New York Times published an article suggesting Russia could attack vital undersea data cables, possibly severely disrupting Internet traffic Russian ships and submarines frequently sail near the vital undersea Internet cables, and U.S. military officials fear an underwater attack, according to the article. See also: This map of U.S. Internet cables is available to the public for first … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl realizes not all treats are worth the tricks
Nope! Trick-or-treating is a compromise. Sure, you get some candy, but you may also get have some permanent damage when some adult decides that scaring the crap out of little kids is funny. Well, this smart little girl realizes pretty early that some candy just isn't worth it. Not even from a dancing skeleton singing "Conga," which to her credit … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton is fun, you guys!
Hillary Clinton is in on the joke — or at least someone on her campaign team is. After The Onion posted a satirical commentary under Clinton's byline on Tuesday, titled "I am fun," Clinton tweeted a link to the piece with just one word: Humorous! See also: Watch Hillary Clinton whip, and then (kinda) nae nae Humorous! https://t.co/3zbyqTIn0O — Hillary Clinton … [Link]
Mashable » 'Street Fighter V' nabs stretch-master Dhalsim, gets release date
The master of the fieriest yoga ever practiced will join the now nearly-full launch roster for the next iteration of Street Fighter. A much older, more dangerous looking Dhalsim is the final returning character to be announced for Street Fighter V. Capcom's popular fighting game also got a final release date in Tuesday's Paris Games Week announcement: Feb. 16, 2016. … [Link]
Mashable » Pug's 'Hotline Bling' dance moves rank only slightly above Drake's
Helmut the Pug has clearly reviewed our how-to on Drake's "Hotline Bling" dance moves. In a video posted to Facebook, Helmut recreated parts of the rapper's latest meme-worthy video, complete with the appropriate lighting and outfit changes. In an impressive show of commitment, Helmut's owner managed to find tiny dog-sized versions of Drake's many "Hotline Bling" looks, from his cozy turtleneck … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift opens up about Harry Styles, turns 'Out of the Woods' into piano ballad
To celebrate the first anniversary of 1989, Taylor Swift gave her fans a birthday present — since albums can't appreciate gifts T-Swift unveiled a video of her performing "Out of the Woods" with just a piano and her emotions, which was recorded at the Grammy Museum earlier this year. And if that's not enough to make you feel things, she … [Link]
Slashdot » F-Troop and the 'Internet of Thingies' (Video)
F-Troop? This is an interview with IT journalist Tom Henderson, who managed to get a mention of F-Troop into a serious(ish) discussion of "Internet of Things" insecurities. And, says Tom, the more things we hook to the Internet, the more potential security problems we create. Is it time to unplug everything because of the growing amount of unvetted software we're … [Link]
Mashable » Another Doctors Without Borders facility in Middle East hit by airstrike
A Doctors Without Borders facility in Yemen was heavily damaged by an airstrike from the Saudi-led coalition fighting Shiite rebels, also referred to as Houthis, in Yemen's civil war. The attack comes three weeks after a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, was destroyed by a U.S. airstrike. See also: The case for investigating the U.S. strike on a Doctors … [Link]
Mashable » Website will happily let you know if anyone died in your apartment
Move into a new apartment and you don’t know what you’ll find — leaky pipes, pesky bugs, the souls of the dead. While we can’t prepare for everything, a new site hopes to ease some of your anxiety by revealing some of your home’s more gruesome secrets. For just $11.99 per search, DiedInHouse will provide you with a comprehensive history of … [Link]
Mashable » China tried to make its economic plan cool with this bizarre video
China has spent most of the year fighting back fears that its stock market will keep crashing — and has even punished a journalist for "causing" it — so the country's government is determined to restore some confidence by getting people to talk about the future The result: a bouncy, bizarre, English-language music video featuring Monty Python-esque animation, encouraging people … [Link]
Popular Science » If Humans Go To Mars, Where's The Best Place To Land?
Gale Crater Looks nice. In The Martian, a stranded astronaut has to survive a hostile Red Planet. This week, scientists will hold the first workshop to identify sites on Mars where astronauts might actually land one day. Arguments may turn fierce when the workshop starts today as to which of the more than 50 sites under analysis might be the … [Link]
Mashable » What the processed meat warning means for your kid's lunchbox
If you are a parent to a picky eater, the World Health Organization's study linking processed and red meats to certain types of cancer may have you panicked about what to feed your family Take a breath, there are still lots of lunch options on the table It isn't a secret that cutting down meat consumption (including beef, pork and lamb … [Link]
Mashable » Elizabeth Banks will direct 'Pitch Perfect 3'
Hey, Bellas — your old boss is back Elizabeth Banks will direct the upcoming Pitch Perfect 3, according to EW. The actress and filmmaker also directed Pitch Perfect 2, so it's a natural fit for her to bring the franchise's third film home See also: Elizabeth Banks to host 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time Last May, Pitch Perfect 2 … [Link]
Mashable » Russia conceals its military casualties as part of propaganda war
In the four weeks since Russia entered the conflict in Syria, Moscow has waged a fierce campaign for the hearts and minds of ordinary Russians. See also: Why is Russia bombing Syria? Public support for the Syria intervention was initially limited. But as Russian war correspondents have filed patriotic reports from the urban front lines, and the defense ministry has posted … [Link]
Mashable » NASA spots a solar filament the length of 50 Earths on the sun
A huge, dark line stretching across the face of the sun is the length of 50 Earths laid one after the other, NASA said. Called a "filament," this long line is actually composed of clouds of the sun's material hovering above the star because of magnetism, according to the space agency. See also: Satellite reveals a huge burst of plasma shooting … [Link]
Mashable » Corgi puppy is having a serious problem with these tall stairs
Who put these huge, inconvenient stairs here? This corgi pup, aptly named The Dude, is valiantly attempting to climb these stair steps. There's just one snag: his little legs might not be tall enough for his lofty goals just yet Don't despair, Dude! Your little legs will be big and strong one day, and you'll be able to climb those … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » IBM, Twitter, Weather Channel Partner For API Access to Analytics Service
In conjunction with Twitter and the Weather Channel, IBM recently announced IBM Insight Cloud Services, a series of new data insight services designed in part to "cut through the noise of unstructured data".
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Popular Science » Myth No More: Dad Bod is Real
Pater Corpus llustration by Joren Cull If you’re up on your Hollywood gossip, you’ve probably heard the term “dad bod”—a once-athletic build that gets extra padding after a man has kids. In June, scientists proved it’s a thing. (As if we needed proof.) Body of Data Researchers at Northwestern University analyzed data on the body mass index (a weight-to-height ratio) … [Link]
Mashable » Renault's Corbusier concept car was inspired by houses, 'cause it's the French
Car designers draw inspiration from many places like the wind, curvaceous women and large cats. This Renault concept, dubbed the Coupe Corbusier, takes a few design lines not only from French cars circa the 1930s, but also from the famous architect Le Corbusier I can't recall another car inspired by the lines of houses. But this is the French we're talking … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Cutting Sugar From Diet Shows Immediate Health Benefits
turp182 writes: As reported in TIME and other news sources, a recent study found that reducing sugar intake in obese children caused several biological health markers to improve over a short period of time (9 days). Summarizing the results: "Overall, their fasting blood sugar levels dropped by 53%, along with the amount of insulin their bodies produced since insulin is … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can test drive your tattoo before committing
Gone are the days of drawing permanent marker designs on your arm to test-run a potential tattoo, thanks to Momentary Ink. The Philadelphia-based startup creates custom-designed temporary tattoos that look and feel like real ink. The tattoos are created after customers upload an image of their tattoo design to the company's website. Customers can also use an in-house tattoo artist to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Premium Broadband May Be Pointless
“Timothy C Wu” by ZeroDivide – http://www.flickr.com/photos/commun~ Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/~ US broadband providers have been told they must prove their claims of offering “super-fast” connections. Officials believe technical disputes between companies may mean paying extra for fast speeds could be pointless. The demand comes from Tim Wu, who was recently appointed the senior enforcement … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Apollo 13 Reacts To the New Star Wars Trailer [Video]
The Star Wars trailer drops in the Apollo 13 universe invoking cries and claps. [Movieclips Trailers] The post Apollo 13 Reacts To the New Star Wars Trailer [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Two chubby chows get adorably annoyed at each other
Take one chubby chow chow, put him next to another chubby chow chow, place a wall on each side — and let the magic happen. This very fluffy video starts playfully with a little joshing when, ugh, a wall comes into the picture. The puppy tiff is understandable — imagine if your eye line was always obstructed by chubby fluff … [Link]
Mashable » Why Facebook is slowing down the site for employees on '2G Tuesdays'
In its quest to capture nearly every Internet-connected person on the planet, Facebook is rolling out a new internal program designed to help its staff better understand how users in regions with slowers connections access its site The program, called 2G Tuesdays, will slow down the speed of the website for internal staff every Tuesday to emulate users with slower connections … [Link]
Mashable » If everything on Jeopardy was replaced with the name 'Jeff'
"I'll take Jeff, for 500." Maybe you never thought you would hear those words uttered on Jeopardy, but now, thanks to the powers of the Internet, you can! YouTube user gr18vidz14kidz has edited this episode of Jeopardy and turned it into "Jeffpardy," a gameshow exclusively featuring questions about Jeff Why? Because the Internet, that's why!!! Taylor Swift opens up about … [Link]
Mashable » This very fat dog flew first class on American Airlines
This picture of a very large dog being wheeled toward an LAX boarding desk deserves to be named 2015's best nature photograph. According to Twitter user @madeleinedoux, the fat airplane dog flew first class on an American Airlines flight last night. See also: Doug the Pug lives like Justin Bieber for the day As of this writing, the original tweet of … [Link]
Mashable » At one point, Adele's 'Hello' was played on YouTube more feverishly than the 'Star Wars' trailer
Apparently, we were all Star Wars-level excited about Adele's new single According to YouTube stats, it took a mere 48 hours for Adele's "Hello" video to be viewed 50 million times. At its peak, the clip was viewed 1.6 million times per hour. See also: Adele will perform tracks from '25' in hour-long BBC special 
We were all a little … [Link]
Slashdot » DRM Circumvention Now Lawful For More Devices
BUL2294 writes: The U.S. Library of Congress' Copyright Office has published their newest rules regarding DRM circumvention. Much to the chagrin of car makers and agricultural vehicle manufacturers, DRM circumvention, with the exception of telmatics ("black box") and entertainment systems, and anything that would run afoul of DOT or EPA regulations, is now allowed for "diagnosis, repair or lawful modification … [Link]
Mashable » Nail art is the campaign T-shirt of the Internet age
You don't need a T-shirt to attend a political rally when you can paint on candidate nail art Katy Perry, a Hillary Clinton supporter, was the former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidates' guest at her Iowa rally on Saturday. But instead of just performing her hit songs, Perry donned multiple Hillary Clinton dresses, as well as decked out Hillary … [Link]
Mashable » Disabled cat may soon be able to walk again thanks to 3D printing
The benefits of 3D printing beyond product prototyping and personalized toys can sometimes by unclear, but other times the technology can provide a solution for some of our closest friends — like our pets A designer and 3D printing enthusiast based in Scotland recently used the technology to give his furry little friend, a cat named Sprocket, a leg up, literally … [Link]
Mashable » 10 top trending Halloween costumes on eBay (& top picks for your pet)
There’s a lot riding on getting your Halloween costume just right The night comes but once a year, and so whether you're greeting trick-or-treaters or you're heading out to your favorite costume party, the disguise you don is all about your personal take on the holiday See also: 20 delightful Halloween costumes for the whole family If you're still looking for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Make Your Own Necronomicon at Home! [Video]
This week on the latest episode of DIY Prop Shop, host Dylan Thomas brings the world’s creepiest book to life for about $33. [AWE me] The post How to Make Your Own Necronomicon at Home! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Construction of $150 million hyperloop test track reportedly beginning in weeks
It’s still hard for me to get my head around the fact that Elon Musk's concept of rocketing people through a magnetized tube at near 800 mph is still more than just the product of a fever dream. And, yet, despite logistical hurdles, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) is reportedly set to begin construction on the first hyperloop test track in a … [Link]
Popular Science » Killer Heat Waves Could Consume The Persian Gulf By 2100
Pilgrims on the plain of Arafat Al Jazeera English/Fadi El Binni/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 These pilgrims are completing the Hajj, a religious pilgrimage to holy sites in Saudi Arabia. Many pilgrims carry umbrellas to shield themselves from the heat. Heat can be deadly. This year, over 1,000 people died in Pakistan as a stubborn heat wave gripped the country, … [Link]
Mashable » Hilarious Instagram account is as sick of the #EatClean craze as you are
British comedian Bella Younger, 28, has had it with all those #EatClean Instagram accounts that tout paleo recipes (you know, the ones with about 100 hashtags in the captions) and make you feel awful about that bacon burger. So Bella started her own version, a parody account called "Deliciously Stella." She posts photos of her fast food and candy-filled meals with … [Link]
Slashdot » Alabama Man Sold a Priceless Apollo-Era Lunar Rover Protoype For Scrap Metal
Jason Koebler writes: An Alabama man allowed an Apollo-era lunar rover prototype to rot in his backyard before ultimately selling it to a junkyard for scrap metal last year, according to documents acquired from NASA as part of a Freedom of Information Act request. NASA spent much of 2014 attempting to acquire the priceless artifact for display in a museum, … [Link]
Mashable » Avicii is working on a PlayStation 4 racing game driven by music
Tim Berg, better known as EDM star Avicii, is turning his attention to a different kind of electronic entertainment: video games. Berg is working in collaboration with the team at Hello There on a new PlayStation 4 rhythm game called Vector. Music forms one part of what is described on PlayStation Blog as a mulitplayer racing game where each track is a … [Link]
Mashable » As a kid, Adele wanted to be a surgeon and literally 'fix people's hearts'
Adele used to be obsessed with heartbreak of a different kind The 25 singer, who recently released her first music video in three years, tells i-D that when she was younger, she originally wanted to be a heart surgeon instead of a singer "I wanted to fix people's hearts," she says. See also: Adele will perform tracks from '25' in hour-long … [Link]
Mashable » New York's restaurant scene will welcome dogs to eat al fresco, by law
New York's pooches will be able to venture onto restaurant patios under a new state law that will allow restaurants to open their outdoor dining areas to canine companions. The measure was signed into law late Monday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. States including California, Florida and Maryland already have similar laws. Dog lovers and many restaurant owners in New York support … [Link]
Mashable » Meet Ali Stroker, the first actress in a wheelchair to perform on Broadway
Ali Stroker looks slightly confused. Sitting cross-legged in a pair of Uggs on a couch that's covered in fluffy white and cushiony pink and gold pillows, the 28-year-old actress is pretty as a picture — all animated blue eyes and delicately styled blonde waves She's reading sides for an upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants musical. But she seems perplexed as she jots … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Map shows where van Gogh’s Sunflowers could lose their lustre
The brilliant yellows in four of Vincent van Gogh's paintings are fading, but a map of at-risk areas could help prevent further damage
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Mashable » What to stream on HBO, Hulu, Amazon and Netflix in November
November means Thanksgiving, which means family time, which means hours wasted trying to find something to stream that'll please everyone. Let us help by pointing out the best of what's coming to HBO Now, Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix next month — as well as all your other options. HBO Now Top Pick: Kingsman: The Secret Service It doesn’t hit HBO until … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Hot Halloween [Comic]
[Source: Electric Bunny Comics | Like “Electric Bunny Comics” on Facebook] The post A Hot Halloween [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » FBI opens investigation into violent arrest of Spring Valley High student
The FBI says a South Carolina sheriff's deputy officer who manhandled a teen while arresting her in school is being investigated for possible civil rights violations, according to a statement released Tuesday Video of Deputy Ben Fields flipping a black, female student out of her desk and onto the floor in her Spring Valley High School on Monday spread like … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé, Nikki Minaj have fiercest staring contest in existence
If there's ever been an "ice grill" to witness, it's this one Beyoncé shared a video to Facebook Monday of her and Nikki Minaj rehearsing for their Tidal performance — and the ensuing staring contest that went down Legend has it that if these two divas stare at each other for too long, the world ends. Miss Piggy and Kermit … [Link]
Mashable » Minifigure ghosts lurk in this Lego 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse set
Finally, a place to park that Ecto-1. On Tuesday, Lego shared the first official photos of its Ghostsbusters Firehouse set. The two-story house features living quarters, a laboratory, a containment unit and, of course, a fireman's pole. The firehouse also comes stocked with accessories that reference the original film, from a slime-covered toaster to a refrigerator filled with frozen pizza, milk … [Link]
Mashable » The old TWA flight center was a shrine to minimalist design
1963Image: Bettmann/CorbisDesigned by famed architect Eero Saarinen and completed in 1962, one year after his death, the Trans World Airlines Flight Center was regarded as an architectural marvel.Housed in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the center's Neo-futurist design featured curving, pristine white surfaces, expansive windows and a roof evoking the wings of a bird in flight.Contrasting … [Link]
Mashable » Lena Dunham's newsletter 'Lenny' has a new website and a deal with Hearst
Lenny, the newsletter started by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner, has launched its new website signed a deal with major magazine company Hearst to bring advertising and wider distribution to its work. The new website, LennyLetter.com, replaces what had previously just been a place to sign up for the Lenny newsletter. It opens with a feature on Kamala Harris, who is … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is offering rides in a $1.1 million McLaren P1
When someone offers you a ride in a McLaren P1 — a 903-horsepower vehicle that's one of the rarest cars in the world — you don't say no. That's how I found myself sitting shotgun in one of the fastest cars ever made, dicing through rush-hour Manhattan trafficNational Geographic has teamed up with Uber to promote its new show, Breakthrough, by … [Link]
Slashdot » Univ. of New Haven Cyber Lab: WhatsApp Collects Phone Numbers, Call Duration, and More
An anonymous reader writes: A recent network forensic examination of popular messaging service WhatsApp at the University of New Haven's Cyber Forensics Research & Education Group is offering new details on the data that can be collected from the app's network from its new calling feature: such as phone numbers and phone call duration, and highlights areas for future research … [Link]
Mashable » REI will close its doors on Black Friday to encourage everyone to go outside
Outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc., known as REI, has announced it will buck Black Friday and close its 143 stores on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Kent-based co-op told members the plan in an email Monday, saying instead of working they'll pay their employees on Nov. 27 to be outside. See also: Here's what a dead mall looks like in every … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » W3C Creates Working Group to Develop Payments Standards, APIs
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has formed a Web Payments Working Group to develop recommendations that will "make payments easier and more secure on the Web." Announced last week based on the belief that "fragmentation of the payment landscape is limiting the full potential of the Web," the new working group will look to develop standards relating to web … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Piggy and Kermit supercut will make you wish they never broke up
Another romance gets the feel-good anthem treatment. This video from YouTube user AnimalRobot sets an endearing combination of clips of Kermit and Miss Piggy to the tune of Bryan Adams' "You Belong to Me," which sounds a lot like something you'd hear as the opening theme to a couple's sitcom. It's been a tough road for the two since their … [Link]
Mashable » Man gets $136 ticket for riding with zombie baby in his car
Commuters will do just about anything to gain access to that sweet, sweet HOV lane. On Tuesday, the Washington State Police Twitter account shared a photo of a man traveling in the northbound lane of Interstate 5 near Tacoma as he was attempting to use a zombie monster baby as his passenger in the high-occupancy vehicle lane See also: The Most … [Link]
Mashable » L'importanza di condividere le vostre idee innovative
Le vostre idee forse non hanno il valore che pensate. Possono essere straordinarie, certamente, ma non nella fase iniziale in cui sono concepite. Quando la famosa lampadina si accende nella vostra mente — l'attimo in cui esclamate "Eureka!"— siete al culmine dell'eccitazione. L'idea in sé, però, guadagna consistenza soltanto nel momento in cui è prototipata o realizzata. E per arrivare a … [Link]
Mashable » L’importance de partager vos idées innovantes
Vos idées n’ont peut-être pas autant de valeur que vous le pensez. Elles peuvent être extrêmement puissantes bien sûr, mais pas au stade de leur conceptualisation initiale. Quand la lumière métaphorique s’allume au-dessus de votre tête — quand vous dites « Eurêka ! » — c’est génial. Mais l’idée en elle-même ne commence à briller que lorsqu’elle devient un prototype ou … [Link]
Mashable » La importancia de compartir ideas innovadoras
Puede que sus ideas no sean tan valiosas como piensa. No hay duda de que pueden ser extremadamente poderosas pero no en la etapa inicial de ideación. Cuando la bombilla metafórica se enciende en la cabeza (cuando se tiene ese momento “¡Eureka!”) es fascinante pero la idea en sí gana potencia cuando se le da forma o se lleva a cabo. … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Coast Guard rescues 36 fishermen from burning boat
A Hawaii-based Coast Guard crew rescued 36 fishermen who were forced to abandon their ship after an engine fire spread to the rest of the boat. The rescue took place in the South Pacific Ocean, about 2,000 miles southwest of Hawaii. Read more…More about Hawaii, Rescue, Coast Guard, Us World, and Us
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Mashable » In this 'Saw' parody, Facebook is Jigsaw's most terrifying torture trap
The Saw franchise is a series of seven films about a sadistic murderer who forces his victims to make impossible choices in order to escape his torture traps. The movies are horrifying, cold-sweat-inducing trips through the human psyche, forcing you to consider what lengths you'd go to in order to stay alive. But, they could be scarier. That's why we've … [Link]
Mashable » Die Bedeutung der Weitergabe Ihrer innovativen Ideen
Ihre Ideen sind evtl. nicht so wertvoll, wie Sie glauben. Sie können natürlich sehr wirkungsvoll sein, aber nicht in der Phase ihrer anfänglichen Entstehung. Wenn die sprichwörtliche Glühbirne über Ihrem Kopf aufleuchtet – und Sie Ihren „Heureka!“-Moment erleben – ist das wirklich aufregend. Die Idee selber hat aber erst Wirkung, wenn ein Prototyp entsteht oder sie umgesetzt wird. Und um an … [Link]
Mashable » Discover the secret wisdom of incredible authors with 'Last Night's Reading'
Behind every great book is a great author. Behind every great author is a secret well of knowledge, wisdom and experiences. Kate Gavino hopes to bring that knowledge to the forefront with her new book, Last Night's Reading: Illustrated Encounters with Extraordinary Authors. Throughout the book, which originally started out as a Tumblr in 2013, Gavino documents the wisdom proffered by … [Link]
Popular Science » 12 Popular Science Inspired Halloween Costumes
All Hallow's Eve is nearly upon us, but if you're anything like this author, you've waited until the last minute to pick out a costume. All of your friends are dressing up as Marty McFly, Donald Trump, and Pizza Rat (or Sexy Pizza Rat), but you want to do something different and unique. Don't worry, Popular Science has you covered. … [Link]
Mashable » The importance of sharing your innovative ideas
Your ideas may not be as valuable as you think. They can be extremely powerful, of course, but not at the initial ideation stage. When the metaphorical light bulb goes on above your head — when you have that “Eureka!” moment —it’s very exciting. But the idea itself only gains wattage once it’s prototyped or executed. And to get to that point, … [Link]
Mashable » Adam Sandler lines up a star-studded cast in trailer for controversial 'Ridiculous 6'
From the studio that brought you Beasts of No Nation comes the latest riff on 1960's western classic, The Magnificent Seven. No, not The Hateful Eight: We're talking about Adam Sandler's Netflix movie, The Ridiculous 6 The film has already drawn controversy — in April, about a dozen American Indian actors walked off its set to protest offensive portrayals of … [Link]
Mashable » Inside NYC's first museum dedicated to food
Brooklyn’s food scene is unstoppable. First Smorgasburg, a hit food festival in the area's trendiest neighborhoods, and now New York’s first museum devoted to food The Museum of Food and Drink, or MOFAD, will open the doors to its first exhibit on TuesdayMashable got a sneak peek at Flavor: Making It and Faking it. See also: 5 things you can do … [Link]
Mashable » A burger stuffed with Reese's cups makes us question who we are
We survived pizza stuffed with burger meat and Doritos stuffed with cheese. Now, meet the latest culinary Frankenstein's monster: a burger stuffed (and topped) with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro, with locations all over Ontario, Canada, created this concoction in honor of National Nut Day. In addition to the candy and the burger patty, the sandwich also … [Link]
Mashable » Obama on women's soccer win: 'Playing like a girl means you’re a badass'
President Barack Obama welcomed the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team to the White House on Tuesday to celebrate its victory in the 2015 World Cup, applauding the team for inspiring the nation and changing the conversation about female athletes. "This team taught all of America’s children that playing like a girl means you’re a badass," Obama said See also: Women … [Link]
Slashdot » Immersion Cooling Drives Server Power Densities To Insane New Heights
1sockchuck writes: By immersing IT equipment in liquid coolant, a new data center is reaching extreme power densities of 250 kW per enclosure. At 40 megawatts, the data center is also taking immersion cooling to an entirely new scale, building on a much smaller proof-of-concept from a Hong Kong skyscraper. The facility is being built by Bitcoin specialist BitFury and … [Link]
Mashable » Please, everyone, leave Lego alone
Lego is a toy company. It makes toy bricks that others make into things. Put enough of those bricks together and they can represent an idea The dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei knows this. He’s previously used Lego bricks in his artwork, and last month he hoped to use them to produce something significantly bigger. The Lego Group denied his bulk … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars: It’s True… All of It! [Pics]
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Mashable » Airbnb is testing 'handcrafted' travel packages in San Francisco
Airbnb has gained popularity by giving travelers opportunities to stay in homes instead of hotels, often at cheaper prices and in more residential neighborhoods than hotels. But it doesn't want to stop there. The company will begin testing travel packages, called Journeys, in December that are currently available by invite only. The packages include transportation from the airport via Lyft, scheduled … [Link]
Popular Science » Meet A Real-Life Martian
Jocelyn Dunn spent eight months living on the red, rocky surface of Mars. Last year she shared a 1,000-square-foot habitat with five crewmates, wore a space suit every time she stepped outside, and showered for just six minutes a week. Or at least, she was as close to experiencing Mars as any human (including Matt Damon) can get right now. … [Link]
Mashable » Labour MP holds up debate until squeamish Tory says 'tampon'
LONDON — A Labour MP refused to continue a House of Commons debate until a squeamish Conservative MP vocalized exactly what the discussion was about: tampons. See also: 'I bleed and I'm proud': Aussie girls rap against the tampon tax Stella Creasy, MP for Walthamstow, told Bill Cash, MP for Stone, that she would happily cede the floor to him if … [Link]
Popular Science » This AI Judges Your Selfie Game
Andrew Karpathy This AI can rank how good your selfie is, after analyzing 2 million social media posts. Social media is the battleground of the selfie. Our egos live and die over likes, retweets, and comments, but until now only humans could be the judge of that sweet pic you tweeted from brunch. Using pictures from social media, MIT researcher … [Link]
Mashable » Family of Florida drummer killed by police wants a music scholarship in his name
The family of a black church drummer fatally shot by a Florida police officer earlier this month hopes others will remember him through a music scholarship in his name Corey Jones was driving home from his band's show on Oct. 18 when his car broke down on a highway off-ramp at about 3 a.m. He was on the phone with AT&T … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cassini probe to dive deep through watery plume on Enceladus
NASA's Cassini spacecraft is set to make its deepest dive yet through the Saturn moon's plume, perhaps close enough to spot the ingredients for life
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Mashable » Spooky Halloween light show syncs up with Disney villain songs
If Scar, Jafar and Ursula had a favorite holiday, it would definitely be Halloween. So they'd be happy to hear that one Disney enthusiast has dedicated an impressive Halloween light show to the best of Disney villain anthems. Let's be real: Disney villain songs are some of the low key scariest tracks around (um, "Hellfire"?), so this is a match … [Link]
Mashable » How this controversial cybersecurity bill could jeopardize your private data
Lawmakers are scheduled to vote today on much-anticipated cybersecurity legislation, which its authors say will keep your data safe — though critics say the bill will not keep your data private. Following a number of high-profile cyberattacks targeting major U.S. corporations including Home Depot, Anthem and, most famously, Sony Pictures, lawmakers introduced the bill, known as the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The doctor in Antarctica creating medicine fit for space
To keep people healthy on missions to deep space and other planets, we need to monitor those in extreme, isolated conditions, says ESA medic Beth Healey
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Popular Science » Scientists Map The Parts Of The Body Where Touching Is Okay
Map of touching Figure via Topography of social touching depends on emotional bonds between humans The areas outlined in blue are the "taboo zones," which are regions that person group is not allowed to touch. Riding crowded public transportation, or navigating large crowds at an event or concert often means getting touched by strangers. Researchers at the University of Oxford … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A B-2 Stealth Bomber Fly In High Definition
B-2 Spirit In Flight Screenshot by author, from YouTube It’s hard to deny just how stunning the B-2 Spirit looks. A gorgeous, slick, all-black stealth bomber, its rudderless body and technological edge combine the coolness and menace of Batman and Darth Vader into one deadly package for the American military. Last Friday, Northrop Grumman release some stunning footage of the … [Link]
Popular Science » This Tractor Beam Uses Holograms Made Of Sound To Move Objects
Acoustic Tractor Beam Asier Marzo, Bruce Drinkwater and Sriram Subramanian A new acoustic tractor beam can manipulate objects in mid-air. Every day it seems like Star Trek is looking more like actual science than science fiction. We're working on holographic doctors, transporter beams, and tricorders–and intelligent sliding doors are now a reality. But what about the real-world status of the … [Link]
Slashdot » MAME Emulating a Sonic the Hedgehog Popcorn Machine
New submitter AmericaCounterweight writes: Polygon is reporting that the MAME development team has unearthed and emulated one of the most obscure pieces of Sonic heritage: a popcorn machine. MAME developer David Haywood reports that contributors "purchased the PCB for another novelty Sonic item, this time a SegaSonic Popcorn Shop, a popcorn dispenser machine with a video display. It runs on … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling gets real on Twitter, discourages cultural ban of Israel with Harry Potter analogy
As the saying goes, books belong to their readers. That's certainly familiar territory for J.K. Rowling — whose bestselling Harry Potter novels have spawned everything from fanfiction to Potter-inspired rock bands to full-length, unauthorized musicals. But when readers began to use Rowling's characters as analogies for violence against Palestinians in Israel, the author had to speak out. See also: 3 killed … [Link]
Mashable » 20 Halloween costumes you can make from a hoodie
Image: Mashable Composite, Natasha Vandenberg, Lorie K, Melissa McCoyHoodies are the biggest thing to happen to Halloween since pumpkins. It's hard to believe this one simple item can be turned into so many different costumes. From Kermit the Frog to a unicorn, the possibilities are endless. Here are our favorite DIY hoodie costumes to try this year. See also: 20 … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg visits the Taj Mahal, talks about the power of love
Mark Zuckerberg visited the Taj Mahal on Tuesday during a visit to India. And perhaps not surprisingly, the Facebook founder and CEO posted a picture of the monument to Facebook. See also: Watch Mark Zuckerberg offer business advice entirely in Mandarin "I've always wanted to see this," Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page. "It is even more stunning than I expected. … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Dunes Sometimes 'Burp' And 'Boom'
Creating Avalanches Vriend Scientists creating sand avalanches in Death Valley National park. During hot and dry weather, large sand dunes come alive with the sound of burping. And booming, for that matter. For centuries, people have overheard sand dunes 'singing' in a deep, booming, hum. Researchers knew that the sound was triggered by avalanches of sand, and that different notes … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Star Wars Saved my Life
From Mike Alexander, guest blogger. Editor’s note: This was sent to me last week, right after the new trailer for “The Force Awakens” came out. On this morn of the new trailer dropping, and everyone asking me if I saw it, I would like to relay something for prosperity’s sake. Yes, I have seen it, and to say the least, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » El Niño forces king penguins to swim 130km further for fish
Extreme climate events, such as this year's El Niño, can force penguins to swim much further for their food, endangering their survival
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Mashable » You can take a Narendra Modi-themed tour of the UK during his maiden visit
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to the United Kingdom for his maiden visit next month, he will be greeted not only by the non-resident Indian community, but also by supporters from his own state of Gujarat. A tour operator from the state's capital Ahmedabad is offering a special Modi-themed London package to visitors from India. See also: India's … [Link]
Slashdot » Open Source Code Isn't a Warranty
An anonymous reader writes: Automotive software issues such as the Jeep hack and Volkswagen cheating on emissions tests have made headlines this year, which means the public is thinking about software in cars like never before. Some experts have argued that mandating that such software be open source is a solution to the problem. In an article on Opensource.com, Ben … [Link]
Mashable » Kristen Wiig shares latest indie movie role on 'Kimmel,' cries deeply in sweater
Comedy golden girl and rising indie star Kristen Wiig was a welcome sight on Jimmy Kimmel Live on October 26 Wiig, who has lately been expanding her theatrical résumé into more niche films, brought a trailer for a new project she's working on called "Crying in a Sweater." Watch for yourself to see the emotional range she brings while in … [Link]
Mashable » $3.2 billion Macau casino enlists Hollywood royalty for its ad campaign
MACAU — Leonardo DiCaprio says being able to work with his two cinematic father figures on a short film commissioned for the opening of a Macau casino resort was "a slice of heaven." He spoke in the Asian gambling mecca ahead of Tuesday's debut of "The Audition," which also stars Robert De Niro and was directed by Martin Scorsese, who also … [Link]
Mashable » ABC's 'Wicked City' isn't exactly as depraved as it thinks it is
Didn’t you always have an inkling that Chuck Bass might just be a murderer? See also: 'Blood and Oil' is basically 'Revenge' meets 'Dallas' That's the gist of ABC's new '80s-set cops-and-killers drama Wicked City, which premieres Tuesday at 10 p.m. OK, so Gossip Girl alum Ed Westwick isn't actually still playing the debonair, debauched Upper East Sider he previously purred … [Link]
Mashable » A piece of space junk nicknamed 'WTF' is on a collision course with Earth
A mysterious piece of space junk, nicknamed "WTF," is on a collision-course with Earth, set to enter the atmosphere above the Indian Ocean on November 13. While most of the object is expected to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere during reentry, a chunk of it might splash down into the Indian Ocean, scientists said. Before you go running for your … [Link]
Mashable » A clever teen made a PowerPoint to convince his parents to buy 'GTA V'
We would like to present Exhibit A It's not easy to convince your parents to buy you a game that features hijacking cars, murdering prostitutes and inciting mass anarchy in the streets. So in an impressive act of persuasion, a 13-year-old asked his parents to have a "private conversation" after dinner, when he revealed a very convincing PowerPoint presentation about Grand … [Link]
Mashable » Sand art gives new life to 100 years of Bollywood movies
It's hardly uncommon for multimedia artists to use film as inspiration, but Indian artist Rahul Arya has been taking that to a new level with his Bollywood-inspired sand art See also: Classical Indian musicians make the 'Harry Potter' soundtrack sound new again "100 yrs of Bollywood in 200 sec." recreates iconic images from classic films with overlaying dialogue, including some … [Link]
Mashable » Motorola Droid Turbo 2 has shatterproof screen, Maxx version lasts 2 days
Motorola and Verizon are teaming up once again for new Droid smartphones. As expected, the two companies announced on Tuesday the Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2. The Turbo 2 has a so-called "shatterproof" display, and the latter boasts two-day battery life. See also: The new Moto X finally has a camera that competes with the iPhone Though neither phone … [Link]
Mashable » Here are your new 'Destiny' challenges for the week of Oct. 27
Tuesday means only one thing if you're a Destiny fan: reset day. It's that wonderful time when Bungie's rotating selection of high-reward activities are rebooted (along with any raid progress made in the previous week), giving everyone a fresh chance at scoring some of the game's sweetest and rarest loot. See also: The original Nintendo was almost called the Entertainment Learning System The … [Link]
Mashable » Chrome extension changes 'Donald Trump' to 'your drunk uncle at Thanksgiving'
To us, Donald Trump is many things: President of The Trump Organization, successful real estate developer, former host of The Apprentice and, of course, GOP candidate in the 2016 presidential election. Even more recently, some have embraced him as our drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. See also: 5 reasons Donald Trump is no joke Developer Tim Bornholdt has taken that persona to … [Link]
Mashable » Grocery store is cracking down on egg sales to teens
Well, this is one grocery store who will not be an accomplice to your Halloween shenanigans. According to Reddit user Tkachenko, their local grocery store is taking a stand against Halloween eggings by restricting sales to minors between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. See also: 22 things adults wish they could go trick-or-treating for View post on imgur.com After all, if … [Link]
Slashdot » Two Radically Different Approaches to Private Access to Space
Zothecula writes: Commercial spaceflight company World View came a step closer to carrying tourists to the edge of space with a successful test flight last weekend. At Page, Arizona, a one-tenth scale replica spacecraft was carried by high-altitude ballon to a height of 100,475 ft (30,624 m) to demonstrate the technology that is intended for use in a full-size version … [Link]
Mashable » This easy baseball stadium dip knocks it out of the park
The first game of the 111th World Series airs Tuesday night, when the New York Mets face off against the Kansas City Royals in a battle to win the highest honor baseball has to offer If baseball is America's pastime, eating cheesy, gluttonous themed snacks while watching the game is in the No. 2 spot If you're a loyal fan who … [Link]
Mashable » 5 tips to help you master the new controls in 'Halo 5: Guardians'
Halo 5: Guardians introduces some major changes to the way Master Chief and his Spartan friends move around. While most of it fits in seamlessly with the controls you know, there's still a learning curve to overcome as you add new maneuvers to your existing toolbox. See also: 'Halo 5: Guardians' makes one thing clear: Master Chief needs to go There's no … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit is helping this abandoned dog, and his bucket, find a home
A small abandoned dog, coupled with an unusual metallic friend, became the pet project of a group of Redditors this week. The community on Reddit banded behind this adorable, container-attached animal to help find him a home after latching onto one heartwarming detail: His irreplaceable friend, Bucket. See also: 'Humans of New York' shares photo of a dog overcoming trauma The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Super Dorks! [Comic]
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Mashable » A dog named Trigger shot its owner in the foot
All dogs know not to bite the hand that feeds them. Using a shotgun to shoot the foot that belongs to the hand that feeds them, however, is a more difficult lesson. A dog named Trigger, in the cruelest irony, shot its owner in the foot during a hunting expedition on Oct. 24 in northern Indiana. After being treated at two … [Link]
Mashable » Adam Levine singing 'Oops! I Did It Again' is a '90s dream come true
The Voice judges stopped by Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show on Monday to play "Spin the Microphone" — which is basically spin the bottle meets karaoke — and it resulted in the gift that is Adam Levine singing a Britney Spears song Honorable mention goes to Gwen Stefani's version of "Hotline Bling," mostly because of Blake Shelton's impassioned "bling!" interjections. Clumsy … [Link]
Mashable » EU abolishes roaming charges, but may have just hurt net neutrality
The death of roaming charges is imminent in the European Union. On Tuesday, the European Parliament voted that all countries in the union must abolish roaming charges starting June 2017. The charges have been slashed on a yearly basis since 2007, and they will be lowered once again — in April 2016 — before ending completely on June 15, 2017 See … [Link]
Mashable » 10 horror greats share the urban legends they grew up with
The stuff of (urban) legend VIDEOS | STORIES | LOCAL LORE | QUIZ Read more…More about Quiz, Halloween, Horror Movies, Horror, and Entertainment
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Mashable » Streaming services lead LGBT representation on TV, reports GLAAD
“20 years ago, GLAAD began tracking the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) characters on television, and at the time, you could count them on one hand." That's how GLAAD C.E.O. Sarah Kate Ellis introduces this year's GLAAD "Where We Are on TV" report. The latest report, now in its 20th year, confirms that the television landscape is changing … [Link]
Popular Science » The Path To Immune Burnout
T-cells can face exhaustion during chronic viral infection Source: NIH You have to hand it to the immune system. The collection of specialized cells works endlessly throughout our lives to keep us safe. They are involved in almost every aspect of our daily life and are the front lines of defense against infection. Normally, when a pathogen enters the body, … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. bans e-cigarettes from checked baggage on flights
Federal authorities are cracking down on dangerous materials on airplanes — and the latest target is the electronic cigarette. A new federal rule forbids passengers on all airlines in the U.S. from packing electronic cigarettes or other battery-operated electronic smoking devices in their checked bags to protect against in-flight fires. See also: Don't pack extra batteries on your flight, FAA urges … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS militants apparently wore Darth Vader masks
Police uncovered several plastic Darth Vader masks at a compound that Islamic State militants were using in Turkey, according to reports from local news outlets. During a raid in the predominantly Kurdish southeastern province of Diyarbakir on Monday, police found several masks that the militants were reportedly using to protect themselves against shrapnel. See also: Vice will black out its news … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Deep source of Afghan-Pakistan earthquake means lower death toll
Tremors from 200 kilometres down spread widely, but not as powerfully as deadly shallower quakes in the region. Up to 1000 deaths are still possible though
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Slashdot » When Does School Life Begin? Zuckerberg's New School To Admit Fetuses
theodp writes: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan's latest initiative to tackle educational inequity is The Primary School, a "private, non-profit school" which will eventually provide both free education and free healthcare for 700 low-income students from the Palo Alto area. "In addition to early childhood and K-12 education," Zuckerberg explained in a Facebook post, "The Primary … [Link]
Mashable » 'Spectre' review: Bond blusters back in a whirlwind of a movie
LONDON — James Bond is told twice in Spectre that’s he’s a “kite dancing in a hurricane.” Once face-to-face, and again during a fiendishly sadistic CCTV playback. It’s an apt epithet for a secret agent who spends the film’s two and a half hours flurrying from Mexico City to Morocco via London, Italy and Austria, leaving buildings flattened in his wake, … [Link]
Mashable » The male G-spot is real — and you could be missing out
Visit the sex shop The Pleasure Chest on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. It's not your mother’s vibrator shop Whereas years ago sex shops predominantly catered to stereotypes relegated to largely female and homosexual male stereotypes — the lonely single girl and the wild kinkster — nowadays a change is happening, and it’s benefiting straight men more than ever. Yes, … [Link]
Mashable » Bindi Irwin did the dance of the vampires on 'Dancing With the Stars'
Fog machine? Check. Creepy, cobweb-covered candelabras? Check. Neck biting? Check, check and check. See also: Bindi Irwin's emotional routine on 'Dancing with the Stars' made basically everyone cry They're all present and accounted for in Dancing With the Stars frontrunner Bindi Irwin's latest routine, a spook-tastic Halloween tango that casts Irwin and her partner, Derek Hough, as sexy vamps. Like, the … [Link]
Slashdot » Lawsuit Claims Buck Rogers Is In the Public Domain
An anonymous reader writes: As reported in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a court will decide whether Buck Rogers is in the public domain. The Buck Rogers comic strip first appeared in 1929. Team Angry Filmmakers claim that Buck Rogers entered the public domain in the mid-1950s, and they want to make a Buck Rogers movie called Armageddon 2419 A.D. They filed … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé will cameo on 'Lip Sync Battle' with Channing Tatum
Ring the alarm! Beyoncé is set to make a cameo appearance on Spike TV's Lip Sync Battle. The superstar singer is scheduled to pop up during an episode featuring Magic Mike star Channing Tatum, Mashable can confirm. (Entertainment Weekly first reported the news.) The actor will be facing off against his wife, Jenna Dewan Tatum, which basically makes this a Step … [Link]
Mashable » Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein gave us a crash course in punk music
Carrie Brownstein wrote the book on punk. Literally. Before she was putting a bird on it with Fred Armisen in Portlandia, Brownstein was paving the way in the punk-rock world with her band Sleater-Kinney. Now she has another item to put onto her resume: author of her debut book, Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl. 
Image: Riverhead BooksThe book, which takes … [Link]
Mashable » Another day, another Boris Johnson sporting fail
LONDON — If there's one thing you can say about London Mayor Boris Johnson, it's that he never does things by halves. See also: Twitter jokers highjack Boris Johnson's Q&A with PigGate gags It's barely been a week since he flattened a small child during a street rugby game he took part in while visiting Japan, and now — presumably not … [Link]
Popular Science » Can An Algorithm Find Artillery Craters In Satellite Images?
Annotated Craters In A Satellite Image Rudiment Battle isn’t subtle. The after-effects of a fight mark the earth, with damaged buildings, broken trees, destroyed vehicles, and upturned dirt disturbing the area instantly. From this basic premise, that craters are visible and we understand how artillery works, comes a daunting project: is it possible to train a machine to find artillery … [Link]
Mashable » Clumsy human Jimmy Fallon explains how he injured his other hand
Jimmy Fallon is no longer just "the nicest guy in late-night." Now, he's the clumsiest too The comedian explained during Monday's show how he managed to injure his right hand — luckily, not nearly as badly as he injured the left — while being honored by The Harvard Lampoon over the weekend At least his adorable kids are making him … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on Audio-Technica Professional Headphones + FREE Shipping!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers over 40% off on select Audio-Technica Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (M50x, M40x, and M30x.) Audio-Technica offers some of the best reasonably priced headphones in the world (The M30x is priced under $50!) so if you’re looking for a pair to enjoy your music, be sure to check out this offer! … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Metal Gear Solid in Real Life [Video]
This is absolutely ridiculous… but in a funny way! 🙂 [Mega64] The post Metal Gear Solid in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » You will not be able to stop looking at these portraits of shaking cats
Trigger warning to anyone with allergies: these photos feature a gratuitous amount of cat dander. Carli Davidson, the photographer behind the photo series "Shake" and "Shake Puppies" — which feature high definition pictures of dogs and puppies mid-shake — has released a new collection of images focused on shaking felines. The full series will be made available as a book, … [Link]
Mashable » Craig Sager feels 'terrific' about NBA return after leukemia ordeal
SAN FRANCISCO — It's the day before the opening night of the new NBA season, and Craig Sager — who's about to return to work after a dramatic battle with leukemia — Sager is speaking to a reporter at Turner Sports' pre-season media event. He's halfway through describing a nice call he received from San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich when … [Link]
Mashable » From biometric to passcode: Settling the debate on tablet security
When we fire up our computer or tablet, some of us unlock it using a password or passcode — a number, word, series of symbols or combination of all three, based on something you hope you’ll always remember off the top of your head. But these days, some of us unlock devices by using our bodies — our fingerprint, iris or … [Link]
Mashable » Mike Tyson sings a head-scratching version of 'Hotline Bling'
We aren't going to lie, we have no idea what is happening in this interview between Mike Tyson and Jimmy Fallon from Monday's Tonight Show All we know is Tyson sings Drake's "Hotline Bling" — at least, some version of it — so it's worth watching, for posterity. 
Luke Wilson is on board with making 'Legally Blonde 3' A killer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Interstellar: When Spectacle Eclipses Story [Video]
The “Nerd Writer” makes the case that while Christopher Nolan’s movies are spectacular, the storytelling in Interstellar isn’t quite up to par with the visual aspects of the film, a little like Avatar back in 2009. Sure, comparing both of these movie might sound a little unfair, but be sure to listen to his argument before condemning him. [Nerdwriter1] The … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Beatles exclusive restored music video for 'A Day in the Life'
Say hello to the Beatles all over again A seemingly never-ending fountain of material, the iconic band is being celebrated with a new deluxe edition of the 2000 compilation album 1, a collection of U.S. and U.K. number one records The 27-track edition is also being paired with 50 restored promotional films and videos the band dubbed "mini movies," many of … [Link]
Mashable » 10 couples' costume ideas inspired by the Internet
You could pluck your Halloween costume inspiration from TV and film. But why settle for mainstream when you can dig into what the Internet has to offer? See also: 20 delightful Halloween costumes for the whole family Let the weird and wonderful world of web culture inspire you and your partner instead. We've pulled together a few of this year's best … [Link]
Mashable » Luke Wilson is on board with making 'Legally Blonde 3'
Reese Witherspoon, better known as Elle Woods, recently shook up Hollywood when she announced that she believes the world is ready for a Legally Blonde 3 film. As Witherspoon said on an episode of Fashionably Late with Rachel Zoe, "I think we’re ready to see Elle and see what she’s up to lately." (She apparently forgot a third installment of … [Link]
Slashdot » Official, Customized Raspberry Pi Versions Coming Soon
DeviceGuru writes: The immensely popular Raspberry Pi will soon be offered in customized versions, through an exclusive arrangement between Raspberry Pi Trading and Element14. According to the companies' announcement, Element14 will provide design and manufacturing services to OEM customers to create 'bespoke designs' based upon the Raspberry Pi technology platform. That's weird U.K. English for saying that contracts for creating … [Link]
Mashable » The $399 HTC One A9 will soon cost $499
We knew the $399 price tag on HTC's latest smartphone was a limited-time offer, but now we have to face the cold, harsh realization that it will cost $100 more in a few weeks An HTC spokesperson told Slashgear that the promo period for buying the One A9 ends at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 7, after which the phone will cost … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS tied Palmyra prisoners to ancient columns and then blew them up
Islamic State militants in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra killed three prisoners by tying them to Roman-era columns, then blowing up the structures with explosives, activists said Tuesday. The Palmyra explosions were the latest method of killing by ISIS militants, known for beheadings, immolation and drowning of prisoners. See also: Satellite images confirm ISIS has destroyed one of Palmyra's most historically … [Link]
Popular Science » China's First Homemade Carrier Moves Forward
Definitely a carrier heiheizi via Weibo By late October 2015, with the installation of the 7.5 meter tall hangar below the soon to be flight deck, it's pretty certain that this hull is going to be China's first domestically built aircraft carrier. Chinese military watchers everywhere have another clear sign that China is building its first indigenous aircraft carrier, the … [Link]
Mashable » Anthrax found in a cow in England
LONDON — A cow in England that died late last week had anthrax disease — the first confirmed case in Britain in more than a decade — public health officials announced Tuesday. See also: Billy the bull gets his head stuck in a tree, fire service storms to the rescue Although we're more familiar with anthrax headlines relating to its use … [Link]
Slashdot » The Popular Over-The-Counter Cold Medicine That Science Says Doesn't Work
HughPickens.com writes: Back before methamphetamine cooks started buying up non-prescription decongestants to brew crank, all of us were able to buy effective decongestants right off the store shelf without a problem. Now David DiSalvo writes at Forbes that to fill the store-shelf void, drug companies substituted the already-FDA approved ingredient phenylephrine for pseudoephedrine. But the oral decongestant phenylephrine simply doesn't … [Link]
Mashable » Danny Dyer dubbing over classic James Bond scenes is as brilliant as you'd expect
LONDON — We all know Danny Dyer has one of the greatest Twitter accounts in Britain (and possibly in the world), but on Monday he really went and outdid himself. See also: Danny Dyer really doesn't like it when Twitter trolls insult his films Presumably to tie in with the release of Spectre, Dyer uploaded a number of video clips of … [Link]
Mashable » Halloween cocktails inspired by your favorite horror movie villains
Halloween and horror movies are a natural pairing — especially when you add booze In honor of this truth, we've concocted some slasher-inspired cocktails to accompany your Halloween viewing of Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Weekend at Bernie's II. See also: 20 girl squad Halloween costumes that will make T-Swift proud Just remember: drink responsibly. Or you might make … [Link]
Mashable » 3 no-carve pumpkin ideas for Halloween, without the pumpkin guts
Have a happy Halloween without have to scoop out pumpkin guts. Not everyone knows how to carve out gorgeous designs with their favorite fall gourds. And frankly, some people just shouldn't be wielding a knife at all, let alone those dinky pumpkin carving kits you get at the grocery store. See also: 20 no-carve pumpkins to decorate this Halloween Instead, … [Link]
Mashable » One of Earth's driest places is now a pink flower wonderland
Parts of Chile's Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, look like a psychedelic wonderland as pink mallow flowers bloom in the valley, following a year of unprecedented rain See also: Celebrate National Color Day with these 14 colorful landscapes around the world Massive downpours in March gave parts of the desert its first taste of rain in almost … [Link]
Mashable » Adele will perform tracks from '25' in hour-long BBC special
LONDON — Adele is set to make her first television performance since 2013 this November in a one-off hourlong special hosted by Graham Norton, the BBC said Tuesday. See also: The wait is over! Adele releases video for new single 'Hello' Adele at the BBC will see the singer-songwriter performing tracks from her entire discography, including the highly anticipated forthcoming release, … [Link]
Slashdot » Chase and MasterCard Jump Into Mobile Payments
itwbennett writes: JP Morgan Chase said Monday that it plans to launch its own smartphone payment platform in mid-2016. 'Chase Pay will be based on CurrentC, a retailer-led mobile payment system that has largely been written off by Silicon Valley techies for its reliance on barcodes rather than the more sophisticated NFC (near-field communications) technology adopted by its competitors,' writes … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 27 October 2015
What a Deep Neural Net Thinks of Your Selfie — really easy to understand explanation of covolutional neural nets (the tech behind image recognition). No CS required. Medium’s Stack — interesting use of Protocol Buffers: We help our people work … [Link]
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Get "Algorithms in a Nutshell" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-10-28 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 15-year-old boy arrested over TalkTalk cyberattack
LONDON — A 15-year-old boy was arrested by police in Northern Ireland on Monday evening in connection with a cyberattack on British telecoms firm TalkTalk. See also: 5 things you need to know about the TalkTalk cyberattack The teenager was arrested shortly after 4 p.m. on suspicion of offences under the Computer Misuse Act by officers from the Police Service of … [Link]
Mashable » Where international travelers want to go when they visit the U.S.
Image: Mashable Composite, Jamie Grill/Tetra Images/CorbisAbout 74.8 million international travelers visited the U.S. last year, according to the Office of Travel & Tourism. And those travelers are becoming more interested in getting beyond the typical destinations — sorry, New York City — to see what else the country has to offer. See also: How to go on a trip with … [Link]
Mashable » Billy the bull gets his head stuck in a tree, fire service storms to the rescue
LONDON — What is it with animals constantly getting their heads stuck in things? See also: Baby seal stuck in mud rescued by curious cows There was that cow that got its head stuck in a garden chair not so long ago, and then just the other day there was the greedy NYC pigeon photographed wearing a bagel it had been … [Link]
Mashable » Migrating from a MacBook to Surface Book? Microsoft is here to help
How’s this for cheeky: Microsoft launched a page helping MacBook users migrate to its recently launched laptop, the Surface Book. The nerve of these guys, right? In fact, it's a logical move by Microsoft, whose 13.5-inch Surface Book is a direct competitor to the 13-inch Macbook Pro — at launch, the company directly compared the two models, claiming its laptop is … [Link]
Mashable » 5 creepy new British books guaranteed to scare you this Halloween
LONDON — Perhaps unsurprisingly for such a spooky and haunted isle, Britain never ceases to inspire ghoulish tales. This autumn, a slew of ghost stories have been released by British writers as horror and vampires give way to more suggestive and sinister tales See also: These 9 British spooky spots will give you the Halloween heebie jeebies With the clocks dialled … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge: Defendant 'Had a Right' To Shoot Down Drone
EzInKy writes: Back in July, Kentucky resident William Merideth was arrested after he shot down a drone flying near his property. The arrest wasn't because of the destroyed drone, but because Merideth fired a gun within the city limits. Now, after a two-hour hearing in Bullitt District Court, a judge has dismissed all charges against Merideth. The owner of the … [Link]
Mashable » 12 inventive Halloween costume ideas all 'Game of Thrones' fans will appreciate
LONDON — Forget zombies, mummies and vampires — this year there's only one undead thing you need to dress up as for Halloween, and that's a White Walker. Or, if being a White Walker isn't really your bag, why not try dressing up as a bloody, heart-chomping Daenerys, or a post-fight Oberyn Martell? See also: 6 epic 'Game of Thrones' cake … [Link]
Mashable » From black marketing to underworld don: 7 things you need to know about Indian gangster Chhota Rajan
After being on the run for over two decades, Indian underworld don Chhota Rajan was arrested from Bali by Indonesian police on Monday. The arrest came after a tip-off from the Australian police that Rajan was flying from Sydney to Bali with a fake passport, under the name of Mohan Kumar. He had been hiding in Australia for the last few … [Link]
Mashable » Shop Adele's look in her 'Hello' music video
You might not be able to sing like Adele but that doesn't mean you can't dress like her In the music video for her latest song "Hello," Adele crooned in clothes that are more down-to-earth and wearable than the costumes most pop stars typically rock The singer only wears three looks throughout her musical mini-doc because she's a real girl with … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can purchase coats seen on 'The Mindy Project'
You might not be able to own every colorful piece of clothing that Mindy Lahiri wears on The Mindy Project, but starting Tuesday you will be able to purchase some of her coats. The series' Emmy-nominated costume designer, Salvador Perez, joined forces with Gilt to create six pieces of outerwear inspired by the funny girl's lively character See also: 10 things … [Link]
Mashable » United Airlines apologizes after a disabled passenger was forced to crawl off a flight
United Airlines has issued an apology after a passenger with cerebral palsy was forced to crawl off of one of its planes due to a mixup that left him without a wheelchair. After a five-hour flight from San Francisco to Washington last week, D'Arcee Neal was forced to crawl his way off a United Airlines flight when there was no specialized … [Link]
Mashable » Orphaned goat is the newest Australian police recruit
A special unit of a state police force in Australia has been given a very special job Members of the Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit of the New South Wales (NSW) Police Force have been hand-rearing an orphaned goat. The baby boer goat, named Boxer, is being hand raised and fed by the department after his mother passed away. The unit … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie company to use renewable energy to take you off-the-grid
Environmentally-aware Australians now have a green energy option. South Australian power provider ZEN Energy announced Tuesday (PDF) it would become the nation's first "dedicated community renewable energy provider." Using solar energy as well as wind, hydro and biomass combined with battery storage, homes and businesses will be able to end their reliance on electricity providers that are often powered by coal-burning … [Link]
Mashable » Get a burrito in your mouth in 15 minutes with this new delivery app in Sydney
Hold onto your hats, news has just arrived that a burrito delivery service is set on serving the people of Sydney, Australia. Let the good times roll. Danny Burrito, the most delish startup in recent memory, wants to drop off hot burritos at your office every. single. day. Wipe that drool off your chin, because there is one problem with the … [Link]
Mashable » Australian state government announces medicinal cannabis trial
The New South Wales (NSW) state government announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27, it would begin trials of cannabis-based medicines for children with severe epilepsy starting next year, subject to ethical approval. In a statement released by NSW's Premier, Mike Baird, the government says it will partner with a British-based pharmaceutical company, GW Pharmaceuticals, to facilitate the trial with researchers in the … [Link]
Slashdot » US Military Websites Still Relying On SHA-1
An anonymous reader writes: Netcraft confirms many U.S. Department of Defense websites, including a remote access service used by the Missile Defense Agency, are more vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks than most consumer websites. The weaker than previously-thought SHA-1 algorithm is the main culprit, with the DoD today being the most prolific user of SHA-1 signed SSL certificates, even though NIST … [Link]
Mashable » A 103-year-old cracker from the Titanic just sold for $23,000
Someone just turned what could be the world's oldest cracker into the world's most expensive cracker. The last-surviving cracker from the Titanic in 1912 sold to a Greek collector Monday for approximately $23,000 at a British auction, according to UPI. It's now being called the "world's most valuable biscuit." A biscuit that survived the sinking of the #Titanic has sold for … [Link]
Mashable » Dazzling photos from a Pacific marine sanctuary larger than California
The islands of Palau.Image: Reinhard Dirscherl/Corbis ImagesPalau, with its 340 islands and more than 1,300 species of fish, is a paradise for marine life. Located in Micronesia in the Pacific, it's a popular destination for its beaches, diving and surfing. In an attempt to preserve its pristine environment, 80% of the country's waters will become a marine sanctuary this week … [Link]
Mashable » The gender pay gap in Australia is real, so these businesses are trying to help
A campaign has been created by popular Australian radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O and women's magazine Cosmopolitan to attempt to go some way in balancing the scales on wage inequality between men and women. They want to put money back in your pockets, while raising much-needed awareness about the issue. As of Oct. 27, the average woman in the country … [Link]
Mashable » Smartphones could be used to detect pollution after sensor breakthrough
A new method to identify unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide could let those at risk take control of their health with cheap, personalised sensors, according to new research by Australian and Chinese scientists. Nitrogen dioxide contributes to the dangerous smog that lurks over many of the world's cities, causing serious respiratory problems, among other health issues See also: Hot dogs, bacon … [Link]
Slashdot » SXSW Cancels Panels On Harassment Due To Harassment
New submitter rMortyH writes: Two panels on online harassment in gaming scheduled for the upcoming South by Southwest festival have been cancelled due to online harassment and threats. According to a statement from SXSW Director Hugh Forrest, "… in the seven days since announcing these two sessions, SXSW has received numerous threats of on-site violence related to this programming. … … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Navy sails destroyer near disputed islands in South China Sea
A U.S. Navy ship sailed near an artificial island built by China in the South China Sea in a long-anticipated challenge to what the Obama administration considers Beijing's "excessive claim" of sovereignty in those waters, a U.S. defense official said Monday. See also: See the U.S. Navy's terrifying new laser weapon in action The official said the White House approved the … [Link]
Mashable » When 'Hell's Kitchen' is dubbed over 'MasterChef Junior,' kids cry
MasterChef Junior, a cooking show for kids hosted by a nicer, more genteel Gordon Ramsay, just got a healthy dose of expletives from the Hell's Kitchen version of Gordon Ramsay YouTuber Sam Wilber expertly combined footage from MasterChef Junior with audio from Hell's Kitchen. Suddenly, Ramsay is no longer a caring mentor, but a furiously profane head chef who has … [Link]
Mashable » Traditional owners mark handback of Uluru with beautiful ceremony
Uluru, Australia.Image: AAP ImagesThe traditional owners of the Uluru region, the Anangu people, celebrated the 30th anniversary of the day they regained control of the historic site from the Australian government On Oct. 26, 1985, after a long battle, the Australian government returned the lands of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to its rightful custodians. It was a triumph for … [Link]
Mashable » New Qualcomm chip could lead to 'conscious' cameras
Sure we like to call various gadgets "smart" these days but the actual devices are often pretty dumb. That is, when they do some wondrous high-tech trick — like real-time verbal translation — most of the actual computing is done in the cloud. Qualcomm wants to reverse that trend, at least a little, in order to make a better, more efficient … [Link]
Slashdot » Morocco's Solar Power Mega-Project
An anonymous reader writes: Morocco, located along the northwestern African coast, is in prime position to take advantage of solar technology, and they've committed to one of the biggest such projects in the world. The city of Ouarzazate will host "a complex of four linked solar mega-plants that, alongside hydro and wind, will help provide nearly half of Morocco's electricity … [Link]
Popular Science » Codifying Your Health
Photo Credit: Jost-H. Hübner via Wikimedia Commons Project: The Human Diagnosis Project We live in the age of Big Data, or so the pundits would have you believe. And yet, amazingly, very few projects have tried to apply a big data approach to one of our most fundamental concerns: our health. That is, until now. The Human Diagnosis Project is … [Link]
Mashable » 13 photos that show destruction caused by the South Asia earthquake
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan claimed the lives of at least 260 people, injured more than 1,000 more and caused damage throughout areas of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India The @PRC_official are transporting people to hospital and distributing essential items after the #earthquake pic.twitter.com/3Lfdgn1j9i — British Red Cross (@BritishRedCross) October 26, 2015 Among the more tragic stories from the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Alzheimer’s drug helps keep people out of care homes for longer
A drug currently used to treat the milder stages of Alzheimer's could also help to delay when people with more severe symptoms need to enter a care home
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Mashable » SXSW Interactive cancels two gaming panels following threats of violence
Threats of violence prompted the cancellation of two gaming-focused panel discussions that were scheduled to be a part of South By Southwest Interactive in March of 2016. Both "Level Up: Overcoming Harassment in Games" and "SavePoint: A Discussion on the Gaming Community" have been pulled from the festival's lineup, SXSW Interactive director Hugh Forest confirms. See also: Cosplayer breaks gender norms with … [Link]
Mashable » A 24-year-old woman dies after being 'frozen' in a cryotherapy chamber
Chelsea Ake-Salvacion, the manager of Rejuvenice in Henderson, Nevada, was found dead last week by her co-workers in one of the salon's cryotherapy chambers The 24-year-old was apparently locked inside of a cryochamber, where authorities say she likely suffocated. See also: Killer PSA compares tanning beds to death beds Authorities with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration told Nevada's KSNV that … [Link]
Mashable » Australian cop spits absolute fire to destroy teen rap battle
An Australian cop may have just dropped the hottest rap of 2015 and it is only two lines long A video sent into Radio 3AW on Oct. 26 shows a Melbourne police officer breaking up a gathering of next-generation Drakes and Meek Mills by putting them all to shame. It's short, but so, so sweet. The smackdown starts at 1:10. … [Link]
Slashdot » Walmart Applies To Test Drone Use For Delivery and Inventory Checking
An anonymous reader writes: Retailing giant Walmart has submitted an application to the Federal Aviation Administration requesting permission to run drone trials. The tests are to include not only home delivery — with the permission of residents within the 'flight path' — but also inventory-checking procedures at Walmart parking lots. It only costs $5 to make an application of this … [Link]
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