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 » GoPro's top-secret drone shoots amazingly smooth video
GoPro will sell its own drone next year. What the drone looks like, nobody knows. But we do know what video will look like from the drone. The company on Wednesday released a two-minute video shot from a "development prototype" of its drone and stabilization system. A GoPro Hero 4 camera was attached to the drone (but the specific model … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish protesters battle police after officers raid media company
Turkish police clashed with protesters in Istanbul on Wednesday as officers carried out a court order to raid the offices of Koza-Ipek Holding, an opposition media firm The firm has ties to a movement led by Fethullah Gülen, a United States-based moderate Islamic cleric and rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan See also: Turkish journalists arrested in chaotic media crackdown … [Link]
Slashdot » Evolution Can Occur Much Faster Than Previously Thought
An anonymous reader writes: An Oxford study on chickens discovered that evolution can make significant changes to a genome in as little as 15 years. "For a long time scientists have believed that the rate of change in the mitochondrial genome was never faster than about 2% per million years. The identification of these mutations shows that the rate of … [Link]
Mashable » Bet you didn't know a studio exec took all those 'Hunger Games' photos
LOS ANGELES — The name Tim Palen doesn't have the same Panem-esque ring to it as, say, Katniss Everdeen or Peeta Mellark, but to fans of The Hunger Games film franchise, he's no less important a figure. Palen is chief brand officer and president of worldwide marketing at Hunger Games studio Lionsgate — but that's just his day job. When he's … [Link]
Mashable » Astronaut duo performs their first spacewalk outside Space Station
Two NASA astronauts stepped out into the void of space Wednesday to perform some maintenance on the International Space Station, marking their first spacewalk Kjell Lindgren and yearlong Space Station crewmember Scott Kelly completed their spacewalk Wednesday at 3:19 p.m. ET after a grueling seven hours and 16 minutes of work outside the orbiting laboratory See also: The evolution of … [Link]
Mashable » Teacher draws large penis on student's class assignment
Every teacher has a different way of handling difficult students. While some prefer to send them to detention, one Texas teacher recently decided to take matters into her own hands — by drawing an explicit cartoon. After noticing that her student wasn’t doing much in class, Kim Juzdowski, a language arts teacher at Chapin High School in El Paso, Texas, reportedly … [Link]
Slashdot » Revisiting the Infamous Sony BMG Rootkit Scandal 10 Years Later
alphadogg writes: Hackers really have had their way with Sony over the past year, taking down its Playstation Network last Christmas Day and creating an international incident by exposing confidential data from Sony Pictures Entertainment in response to The Interview. Some say all this is karmic payback for what's become known as a seminal moment in malware history: Sony BMG … [Link]
Mashable » Your Facebook feed is filling with political ads during the debates
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz managed to elbow into the spotlight for a brief moment during the first GOP debate when he called on the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute Planned Parenthood. Moments later, an image of a fetus appeared on the Newsfeeds of thousands of Facebook users selected by the Cruz campaign along with the word "Prosecute" stamped in red … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BlockCypher Unveils API for Issuance and Handling of Assets on the Blockchain
Recently at Money 20/20, BlockCypher announces the availability of their Assets API, which enables the issuance and handling of any asset on the blockchain. With one simple API call, an organization can now issue any asset as custom digital tokens (colored coins) and transfer them securely using the blockchain. “Colored coins” is a term that describes a class of methods … [Link]
Mashable » 3 steps to building diversity into the fabric of your organization
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. Diversity is a hot topic today. Customer bases and talent pools are increasingly diverse, and mergers and acquisitions challenge the continuity of company cultures. Failing to embrace the wave of diversity often results in poor employee … [Link]
Slashdot » Could the Volkswagen Cheating Scandal Improve Emissions Standards?
dkatana writes: An article in Cities of the Future suggests that the "automaker's emissions scandal could end up being a boon if it pushes governments and the industry to reassess diesel's impact more honestly and move away from it altogether." The article also asks the European Union to accelerate the introduction of new emissions standards, currently slated to take effect … [Link]
Mashable » Chicago approves George Lucas' plan for a waterfront Star Wars museum
CHICAGO — The force — of Chicago's City Council, at least — is with George Lucas, as aldermen voted Wednesday to allow the Star Wars filmmaker to build his $400 million museum along the shores of Lake Michigan. With no discussion, the council cast the widely expected vote in favor of allowing Lucas to build his 300,000-square-foot Lucas Museum of Narrative … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of women and children rescued from Boko Haram camps
Nigerian troops have rescued 338 captives, almost all children and women, from Boko Haram camps in a northeastern forest, the military said Wednesday. Thirty extremists were killed on Tuesday in attacks on two camps on the fringes of the Islamic insurgents' holdout in Sambisa Forest, according to a Defense Headquarters statement on social media. See also: ISIS and Boko Haram: How … [Link]
Popular Science » Russia Plans A Crewed Mission To The Moon By 2029
Moon NASA/Apollo 11 The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, announced yesterday that it plans to send humans back to the moon in 2029. News organization RT reports that the mission would take place in a new spacecraft, which will begin test flights in 2021. The announcement comes just a few weeks after Roscosmos announced a partnership with the European Space Agency … [Link]
Lifehacker » The Best Productivity Tricks Used By Evil Dictators
History is full of evil dictators, and while the had their share of bad qualities, it’s undeniable they were efficient at getting things done. Here’s what we can learn from them, despite their evil nature.Read more… [Link]
Slashdot » Universities, Gov't Testing Magnetic Resonance Charging For EVs In Transit
Lucas123 writes: At least two universities are testing the use of magnetic resonance and mobile receivers to charge electric vehicles while they're on roadways. Partially funded by a multi-million dollar DOE grant, Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research has been testing stationary wireless vehicle charging and is now preparing to test mobile wireless recharging for vehicles.In the U.K., the … [Link]
Mashable » The Republican debate on CNBC: Live updates
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Candidates by poll order Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Chris Christie, John Kasich, Rand Paul The Other Debates 
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Mashable » IBM's purchase of The Weather Company's digital assets is all about the data
At first glance, IBM's purchase all the digital assets of The Weather Company, except the broadcast network, might seem an odd fit Why would a company best known for its consulting business, "Smart Cities" Initiative and Watson computing division want to absorb a company filled with weather and climate geeks? Clearly, it's for the data See also: The Weather Channel decides … [Link]
Mashable » How to identify suspicious Halloween candy
Everyone warns kids about keeping an eye out for potentially dangerous Halloween candy — but what are the signs to look for? In a new video from Above Average, viewers get a handy walkthrough of the easiest ways to identify if there are razor blades, cyanide or nails in their candy. (Hint: You'll be able to see the razor blades/cyanide/nails … [Link]
Mashable » Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart, Mamrie Hart digital film picked up by Lionsgate
Camp Takota fans, rejoice! Lionsgate, the studio behind the Hunger Games franchise, announced Wednesday that it has acquired Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart's next digital film, Dirty Thirty. The news comes over a year after the successful release of Camp Takota in February 2014. George Strompolos, CEO of digital media company Fullscreen, said last year that the film had … [Link]
Mashable » Praying mantis and cat duke it out in boxing match
Despite its size, this praying mantis isn't taking any crap — not even from a cat. At first, it appears as if the cat, named Axle, had an upper hand in the fight, laying down a quick left jab followed by a missed right hook. But the mantis had a few tricks for the feline, and laid into Axle with … [Link]
Popular Science » Mushrooms' Spores May Help Bring Rain To Forests
Russula emeta. Spores from a similar mushroom in this genus were used in the study. Dohduhdah [http://bit.ly/1iisQbG], via Wikimedia Commons Fungal spores are all around you. Even now, as you read this, there are likely spores floating and dancing around your head. Millions of tons of them are dispersed into the atmosphere every year. Some spores, such those from molds, … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Instagram video posts filled with your favorite things
Candy, flowers and mounds of garlic. These are a few of your favorite things! Last week, we challenged you to fill the frame up with your favorite things in a photo or videoMashable and SanDisk brought you this challenge as part of their new line of mobile flash drives that will help free up the memory space on your phone This is … [Link]
Mashable » An illustrated guide to bookstore reading etiquette, starring cartoon Jonathan Franzen
It’s fun to attend a reading at a bookstore. Trying to navigate the reading rules that everybody seems to know, but nobody discusses? Not so much. To help you learn the bylaws of a bookstore reading etiquette, we consulted an expert: Kate Gavino, author of Last Night's Readings: Illustrated Encounters with Extraordinary Authors See also: 16 beautiful bookstores that will bind … [Link]
Mashable » This blue Staffordshire terrier has the biggest, sweetest smile on the Internet
Cuddly comes in both big and small packages Ramsey, a three-year-old blue Staffordshire bull terrier who lives in Surrey, England with his owner, Jason Ashley, is proving to be a perfect ambassador for his misunderstood breed by being one of the most adorable pups on Instagram. See also: Dreamy Pit Bull Portraits Show Softer Side of a Misunderstood Breed The smiley, … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro stock drops 12% in one day, tech sector looks around nervously
There’s not a lot of optimism around the tech sector right now. It's becoming easy to see why. GoPro is the most recent tech company to find a rocky public market that appears to be growing tired of missed earnings reports The video-camera company reported sales and profits that came in well below what had been expected by analysts Investors reacted … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mystery bright spots could be first glimpse of another universe
Light given off by hydrogen shortly after the big bang has left some unexplained bright patches in space. Are they evidence of bumping into another universe?
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New Scientist – News » Self-sacrificing immune cells spew out DNA nets to trap invaders
When all else fails, neutrophil cells can fight infections by releasing nets of their own genetic material, studded with antimicrobial compounds
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New Scientist – News » Old rat brains rejuvenated and new neurons grown by asthma drug
A drug used to treat asthma has reduced inflammation in the brain, increased new brain cells and made old rats perform better in learning and memory tests
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New Scientist – News » Anaesthetic blunts painful memories recalled before you go under
General anaesthetic can disrupt memory processes resulting in people forgetting the emotional content of memories that were recollected just before surgery
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New Scientist – News » Exploding stars could be lit by hearts of dark matter
If supernovae were triggered by companion stars, then why are most of them missing in action? A new theory suggests dark matter lights the fuse instead
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New Scientist – News » Deep source of Afghan-Pakistan quake will make death toll lower
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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New Scientist – News » Tuberculosis is now world’s leading cause of death alongside HIV
While global TB incidence is declining, much more work needs to be done to reach new UN targets of ending the epidemic by 2030
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New Scientist – News » Hurricane Patricia’s close call
Mexico had a close shave this week with the strongest hurricane ever to develop in the East Pacific
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New Scientist – News » 23andMe relaunches direct-to-consumer tests for genetic disease
US company gains FDA approval for selling a test that gives information about your risk of passing on faulty genes, two years after its last test was banned
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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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New Scientist – News » Lion populations to halve in most of Africa in next 20 years
The only refuge for Africa's rapidly declining lions is in the continent's southern nations, where heavy-handed management has conserved them
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New Scientist – News » 60 Seconds
New Horizons heads beyond Pluto, how climate change will affect the Hajj, dung shortage hits ecosystems around the world and more
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New Scientist – News » Howler monkeys have to choose between big balls and big bawls
In species with the largest vocal organs, males have the smallest testicles, suggesting an evolutionary trade-off between winning mates and making sperm
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New Scientist – News » First Earth-mass planet around nearest star may be an illusion
Alpha Centauri Bb was announced in 2012 as the nearest exoplanet that could resemble Earth, but another team concludes it was probably a spurious signal
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New Scientist – News » Musical training may give your brain waves more rhythm
Musicians are better than the rest of us at synchronising their brains to slow music. The finding suggests music training could help people with dyslexia
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New Scientist – News » Baby due date could be predicted more precisely with cervix test
Working out if a pregnant woman is likely to go into labour within the next week could now be possible – with a simple test to measure the length of the cervix
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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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New Scientist – News » Bees found farming fungus for first time to feed larvae
If you thought bees only cared about flowers, think again. Some of them also farm fungus to survive – meaning that fungicides could harm them
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Mashable » Watching sports in virtual reality isn’t great now, but it can be
I watched the NBA season opener last night between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans from $600 courtside seats in Oakland, California. But I didn’t pay a cent. And I didn’t leave New York City. Jealous? You needn’t be. The experience was available to anyone with a Samsung Gear VR device, for free As reported on Tuesday, the … [Link]
Slashdot » IBM Acquires the Weather Company's Digital Business
An anonymous reader writes: The Times reports that IBM has agreed to acquire the Weather Company's data and digital properties including Weather.com and Weather Underground news sites. The deal does not include the Weather Channel. Techcrunch reports: "According to IBM, the acquisition helps it to harness one of the largest big data opportunities in the world: weather. That's something that … [Link]
Mashable » Nissan IDS: Is this how self-driving cars will behave in the 2020s?
The Tokyo Motor Show is in full swing, and with it has come the debut of dozens of futuristic mobility machines. We've already seen the far-out Honda Wander Stand and the Mercedes-Benz Tokyo Vision — but Nissan is staying a bit more grounded with its prototype vehicles. See also: Honda's hydrogen fuel cell sedan can power your entire house Nissan's … [Link]
Mashable » Siri is perfectly happy to help Bill Hader get phished in new iPhone 6S ad
Apple has been on a celebrity endorsement tear in recent days, spotlighting actor Jamie Foxx and NBA star Stephen Curry using the many features of the iPhone 6S. Now the company has dipped into the comedy portion of its deep celebrity endorsement bench and pulled out Saturday Night Live favorite Bill Hader, who has previously appeared in other Apple videos. … [Link]
Mashable » Steph Curry: Still the NBA MVP, but awful at dressing himself
Steph Curry started the new NBA season on Tuesday night just like he ended the last one: By being an unstoppable human flamethrower who makes a mockery of any attempts to defend him If only buttoning shirts were as easy as torturing opponents See also: How Steph Curry became the NBA's most Vine-worthy star Curry went off for 24 first-quarter … [Link]
Popular Science » Motorcycle-Riding Robot Has A Mission: To Surpass Humans
Motobot Yamaha Robocop is real. Well, almost. Yamaha's new autonomous motorcycle-driving robot, Motobot, doesn't fight crime, but it can seriously ride a motorcycle. Motobot is still very much in the research and development stage, so the technical details are scarce. In a promo video posted by YouTube user Motorcycle Dreams, Motobot's tagline is 'Beyond Human Capabilities'. But Yamaha is still … [Link]
Mashable » Let's talk about Eric Hosmer's totally underappreciated World Series bat flip
Did you miss Eric Hosmer's ballin' bat flip, which ended an epic World Series Game 1 on Tuesday night? If so, that's understandable, because, (a), the longest Game 1 in World Series history didn't end until Wednesday's wee hours on the East Coast, and (b), if you somehow stayed awake through the finale, you were probably busy exhaling and saying grateful … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Prime Now Delivery Drivers Sue Over Classification As Contractors
itwbennett writes: A proposed class-action suit filed by 4 delivery drivers for the app-based Amazon Prime Now service alleges that the company misclassifies its workers as contractors when the terms the drivers follow 'fit many of the hallmarks that would classify them as employees,' according to Leonard Carder, the law firm representing the drivers. Among those terms: The drivers reported … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The World’s Slowest Rube Goldberg Machine: The Rube Slowberg [Video]
It might be the slowest, but fortunately, they sped thing up a bit in this video! Inventor Bob Partington brings together some classically slow moving things, like grass growing and a turtle crossing the finish line, to create the slowest Rube Goldberg machine ever. What starts as a simple mini golf putt takes a hilariously turn, and an insanely long … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Comedy: What If you were a teenage SLASHER? [Music Video]
Check out this fun “teen slasher” romantic high school comedy music video by the Chicago based band, Common Shiner. [Zoran Gvojic] The post Comedy: What If you were a teenage SLASHER? [Music Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Chewbacca and Darth Vader Camera Bag
Thinkgeek has recently released these two fantastic Star Wars-inspired camera bag, one based on Chewbacca’s look, and the other one themed on Darth Vader’s suit. 
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Mashable » Against all odds, Phil Collins is coming out of retirement
Phil Collins will always be in your heart. And going forward, he's planning to take a more active role "I'm no longer officially retired," the legendary musician told Rolling Stone Wednesday. "The horse is out of the stable and I'm raring to go." See also: 35 Insanely Realistic 3D Renderings Prior to his official retirement, Collins' last album of original music … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Anime Series [Video]
Do you agree with this list, disagree? What other series would you add to the video? Let us know in the comments section below! [Daily Motion] The post Top 10 Anime Series [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » A Giant Army Blimp Was On The Loose
JLENS in 2012, tethered U.S. Army via Wikimedia Commons Updated 10/28/2015, 04:25 p.m. ET A North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spokesperson told The Daily Beast that a part of JLENS' tail came off and it hit the ground at 3:40 PM in Montour County, Pennsylvania, which is in the middle of the state. A photo on Twitter appears to … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Dorsey or no, Twitter's mainstream potential is in doubt
If you build it, they will come. That truth has held in pop culture since 1989 – unless your name is Twitter. On Tuesday, the social network reported its September quarter results, which surpassed the average analyst estimates for earnings, but fell short of Wall Street's already diminished expectations for user growth. Twitter stock promptly fell more than 10% in after … [Link]
Mashable » The politics of pot: Where the 2016 candidates stand on weed
Wednesday night's presidential debate could put the politics of pot on display. The third Republican presidential debate will be held in Colorado, one of four states to so far have legalized recreational marijuana Ahead of the debate, the Marijuana Policy Project, an advocacy group that played a vital role in helping to pass legalization in Colorado, has released a report card … [Link]
Mashable » America's first serial killer was the most terrifying villain in history
H.H. Holmes is considered to be America's first serial killer — and he's way scarier than slashers like Freddy Krueger.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1MUjyLx Read more…More about Halloween, Scary Movies, Horror, Us, and Watercooler
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Mashable » Mercedes' Vision Tokyo is a self-driving 'chill-out zone'
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I love my car, but I wish it was more like a cool living room where my hip, young, urban friends and I could kick it?" If so, Mercedes-Benz has the concept for you. Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Vision Tokyo concept, a self-driving lounge the company is calling an "homage" to Generation Z, at the … [Link]
Mashable » Cat magician can barely be bothered to perform magic tricks for you
Monsieur Sardine is a magnificent cat magician. Well … he talks a good game, anyway. This video from Parole de chat features Monsieur Sardine performing the "cat version" of magic tricks — meaning that they aren't really magic tricks at all, but rather lazy attempts to get treats. Because cats cannot be bothered to entertain you all the time, you … [Link]
Slashdot » Military Blimp Breaks Free and Drifts Over the Mid-Atlantic Trailing Tether
McGruber writes: The Baltimore Sun reports that a military surveillance blimp has broken free of its mooring at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and was last seen drifting at 16,000 ft over Pennsylvania. The 243-foot-long, helium-filled JLENS (Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System) aerostat detached from its mooring at about 11:54 a.m. Wednesday. It was trailing … [Link]
Mashable » Now you can use emoji to look up cat videos on YouTube
In a move that makes it possible to seamlessly combine your love of emoji with adorable animal videos, a group of researchers has built a prototype of a search engine that uses the tiny icons to search videos. Called Emoji2Video, the search engine was made by researchers at the University of Amsterdam and Qualcomm Research as a way to show how … [Link]
Mashable » 'Next Top Model' crowns first transgender winner
Versions of the show have been broadcast in around 50 regions over 12 years, but on Monday, the Next Top Model franchise crowned its first ever transgender winner. Loiza Lamers, a 20-year-old hairdresser and makeup artist, won Holland's Next Top Model's eighth season See also: 10 top transgender models who are changing the face of beauty Eindelijk mag ik het zeggen, … [Link]
Mashable » Brave man dresses up as Aladdin, uses hoverboard for his magic carpet
Vine user Mo Khan clearly intends on winning Halloween — or at least having the best-dressed face-plant ever Khan dressed up as Disney's Aladdin, and placed a small carpet over a hoverboard, creating a functional "magic carpet." The result is effective, hilarious and slightly bizarre. See also: The Hoverboard Is Finally Real Khan took the magic carpet for a jaunt around … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gadget Hacking Laws Loosened
The Library of Congress has ruled it is legal to hack some old games and consoles in specific circumstances to keep them running. The latest set of rulings on DMCA exemptions also allow for limited hacking of the software that runs “smart cars.” The exemptions are part of a regular review by the Library of Congress on the Digital Millennium … [Link]
Popular Science » FDA Suggests Healthcare Startup Theranos Make Some Big Changes In Practice And Regulation
Theranos CEO and Founder Elizabeth Holmes on stage at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in September 2014 TechCrunch via Flickr, CC by 2.0 It hasn’t been a good month for healthcare company Theranos. The $9 billion startup claims to be able to test the molecules in patients’ blood to diagnose illnesses such as herpes or diabetes–a process they hope will replace … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's Galaxy View is an 18-inch tablet/TV you carry around like a briefcase
The Samsung Galaxy View is a silly-looking device that's not quite as silly as I was expecting it to be As a tablet, the Galaxy View's 18.4-inch screen is gargantuan. But as a small, personal TV, the huge full HD resolution screen is more immersive than an iPad or 13-inch laptop. Samsung says the Galaxy View is a new product designed … [Link]
Mashable » Unmanned military blimp no longer on the lam or worth $180 million
UPDATED, 4:12 p.m. ET, to reflect blimp's current whereabouts. If you are on the east coast of the U.S., you were warned to alert 911 if you saw a giant military blimp in the air and told not to take it down yourself — but that's all over now. On Wednesday afternoon, a military surveillance blimp detached from its tether at … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube went down in the middle of its Red launch
YouTube’s play button was put on pause Wednesday for some users who complained that the website was down. The problem, which is not affecting all users (including this reporter), comes on the day of the Google-owned platform's launch of its streaming service, Red. YouTube didn't immediately reply to request for comment. Those who were unable to access the website took to … [Link]
Slashdot » MySQL Servers Hijacked With Malware To Perform DDoS Attacks
An anonymous reader writes with news of a malware campaign using hijacked MySQL servers to launch DDoS attacks. Symantec reports: "Attackers are compromising MySQL servers with the Chikdos malware to force them to conduct DDoS attacks against other targets. According to Symantec telemetry, the majority of the compromised servers are in India, followed by China, Brazil and the Netherlands, and … [Link]
Mashable » First major fashion brand will show in Cuba since restoring U.S. relations
In case its most recent airport-themed fashion show didn't make it clear, Chanel loves to involve travel in its events The fashion house plans to show its 2016/17 cruise collection in Havana, Cuba on May 3, it announced in a press release Tuesday. This marks the first time a major brand will host an event in the capital city since diplomatic … [Link]
New Scientist – News » One Per Cent
Drones to record skiers in action, Facebook makes public posts searchable, and is Uber planning a self-driving taxi?
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New Scientist – News » Rosetta’s comet has oxygen made before the solar system’s birth
Molecular oxygen has been spotted on a comet for the first time, which could help solve a mystery about when the substance first appeared in the solar system
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Mashable » Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom don't know their relationship status, either
If you can definitely state anything about Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's marriage beyond the fact that it isn't ending just now, congratulations on your psychic abilities After an interview in People seemed to suggest that the couple's divorce dismissal merely meant that they're postponing their split, Kardashian clarified her comments on Twitter. Well, sort of. Basically, she wants you to … [Link]
Mashable » Why we're stuck on planet Earth
Video: Quincy Ledbetter, Nadja Oertelt Every so often, scientists get excited about finding water somewhere other than Earth. NASA's recent discovery, which showed signs of briny water on Mars, may have made headlines — but there's water on a lot of worlds in our solar system So why can't we go to those places? Water is vital for life as … [Link]
Mashable » Magazine makes 39 dumb rules for modern gentlemen
LONDON — Ever wondered what in takes to become a bonafide twenty-first century gentleman? This British lifestyle magazine has got you covered. Kinda. Rupert Uloth, deputy editor of Country Living, Britain's premier glossy for rural revelers, has constructed a 39-strong list of requirements for the aspiring social sophisticate. See also: RIP the male skinny jean. It's been real. But between avoiding … [Link]
Mashable » It's YouTube Red launch day, and not all users are thrilled about it
As YouTube rolled out its new streaming service Wednesday, users began to debate whether the extra perks will be worth the cost. YouTube Red, the platform's long-anticipated paid streaming service, will be available for $9.99 per month, with a one-month free trial available to U.S. viewers. It's ad-free, gives users access to YouTube videos offline and will feature Google Play music … [Link]
Slashdot » Noriyoshi Ohrai, Illustrator of Many Hollywood Movie Posters, Has Died
AmiMoJo writes: While far from a household name, Noriyoshi Ohrai painted some of the most well known Hollywood movie posters, as well as numerous posters and covers for Western and Japanese media alike. His most famous work is probably the Empire Strikes Back international poster, but he also did paintings for Godzilla, The Goonies, Spiderman comics, numerous games and more. … [Link]
Mashable » In a first, scientists detect Oxygen within atmosphere of a comet hurtling through space
In what is being billed as the "most surprising" finding of the mission so far, a European spacecraft orbiting a comet in deep space has discovered molecular oxygen in the gas cloud surrounding the comet While scientists have discovered oxygen in the thin atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn's moons, this is the first time researchers have ever detected molecular oxygen associated … [Link]
Mashable » About 3.7 billion worldwide are infected with the herpes virus
Approximately two-thirds of all people under age 50 across the globe are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the virus most commonly associated with cold sores, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report released today in the journal PLOS One That’s 3.7 billion people worldwide. The burden of infection varies in different parts of the world and between … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Take Me to Your Leader [Comic]
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Mashable » Guys, say farewell to skinny jeans
Super skinny jeans for dudes have been dying a slow, painful death for the past near decade, and must now be annihilated for good. On the second episode of David Says It's Dead, menswear expert, Sharifa Murdock, joins us to provide some more flattering alternatives to this suffocating trend.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1NAYnB8 Read more…More about Fashion, Lifestyle, Health Fitness, Work Play, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Alan Donovan and Brian Kernighan About Programming and Go
Alan Donovan is a member of Google’s Go team in New York and holds computer science degrees from Cambridge and MIT. Since 2005, he has worked at Google on infrastructure projects and was the co-designer of its proprietary build system, Blaze. Brian Kernighan is a professor in the Computer Science Department at Princeton University. He was a member of technical … [Link]
Mashable » If horror movie villains were running in the 2016 presidential election
Choosing a president can be tough. The idea of making the wrong decision can be terrifying. Really terrifying, actually. While some of us might be shouting for Jeb(!) or rooting for Hillary in the upcoming race, some of us undecided voters are still looking for change we can believe in just enough so that they won't come after us in our … [Link]
Mashable » Woman accidentally buys dress covered in giant vaginas
Purchasing an outfit isn’t easy. Sometimes we choose something that’s the wrong size, other times we'll select the wrong color and every once in a while, we will accidentally purchase a dress covered in big pink vaginas. A post on Facebook went viral recently, when one woman disclosed that she had made a bit of an unusual/vaginal purchase. Claiming she just … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Hackathons – Creating Space for the Possible
At 4:30 A.M. on Sunday, September 20th, I was sitting in a massive industrial building on San Francisco’s Pier 70. It wasn’t obvious in the dark, but many of the windows were broken or missing panes. To get to my seat, I had to step over dozens of bodies wrapped tightly in their sleeping bags. Next to me was a … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat's new filters let you slow, fast-forward and rewind videos
Despite the ephemeral nature of Snapchat, the app has slowly been introducing more opportunities to be creative with every snap. In the newest set of additions, Snapchat on Wednesday started rolling out "Speed Modifiers," a new feature that lets you slow-motion, fast-forward or rewind your videos. See also: 10 hidden tricks to make Snapchat infinitely better It works just like your … [Link]
Slashdot » Investigating the Complexity of Academic Writing
biohack writes: While the general public might expect that researchers should want to maximize comprehension of their work, academic writing tends to follow an opaque style permeated with professional jargon and complex syntax. Proposed explanations for the emergence of this style range from experts generally finding it difficult to be simple when writing about their expertise to more complex social … [Link]
Mashable » The trouble with Tesla: Cutting through Elon Musk's hype machine
Consumer Reports recently released its annual survey of car owners that looks at reliability and satisfaction, amongst many other factors. While some brands and models rose and fell in the ranks, none garnered as much press as Tesla's Model S. The infamous luxury EV sedan received a "worse-than-average" reliability rating, forcing Consumer Reports to remove its 'Recommended' moniker from the model. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Can Hydra Be the Universal Language for Web APIs and the Internet of Things?
One of the biggest problems developers in the Internet of Things are facing is the lack of a common language, protocol or set of standards. The one thing we know for sure is that when you have a seven-layer-high stack and potentially billions of connected devices, the application programming interface or API is going to become increasingly important.
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Mashable » Tracy Morgan cameos as a deranged doctor in twisted 'SNL' sketch you've never seen
Kyle Mooney is not a fan of Halloween in this cut-for-time SNL sketch The spiders, the scary movies, the socks — it's all not his jam See also: Inside the 'SNL' flight sketch where Amy Schumer soared But, it turns out, he has good reason to be hesitant walking into his date's apartment for a frightful first date We won't … [Link]
Mashable » We asked, you answered: What would you do with #onedayoffline?
No one wants to see a new place through a lens, but we all do it. The obsession with capturing and sharing the moment can keep us away from experiencing the best the world has to offer. Instead of relying on GPS, we could be exploring the paths less traversed when we visit someplace new. Instead of connecting to WiFi, we … [Link]
Mashable » Google just made it easier to record videos of yourself playing mobile games
Good news, Android gamers. Google updated its Google Play Games Android app on Wednesday with new game recording abilities, which will be available on any game you already have installed on a smartphone or tablet (the app lets Android users keep tabs on all the games they play across devices) See also: Google presses start on Twitch competitor YouTube Gaming Upon … [Link]
Mashable » DrunkMall is the best place for all your drunk shopping needs
Meet drunkMall: SkyMall's hard-partying second cousin. The online shopping wonderland, created by Tyler Mahan Coe, aggregates all the bizarre items Drunk You loves into a single, convenient webpage. Now, you can drink a whole bottle of wine alone in your living room, then impulsively buy sushi socks and a voodoo candle of your ex — all without ever leaving your couch. See … [Link]
Mashable » British police compare sexual consent to making tea in campaign video
LONDON — Thames Valley Police have chosen an unexpected analogy to talk about sexual consent in a new video campaign: a cup of tea. The force are using an animation from Blue Seat Studios, that uses words from a blog post by Rockstar Dinosaur Pirate Princess earlier this year, to spearhead their new #ConsentisEverything campaign A joint project between Thames … [Link]
Mashable » A close-up look at the Droid Turbo 2 and Maxx 2
The Verizon-exclusive Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2 are the latest entries in Motorola's Droid series. Here are our first impressions of the new phones.Read the full review: http://on.mash.to/1GJrqCD Read more…More about Motorola, Verizon, Cell Phones, Verizon Droid, and Android Phones [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Waiting For THAT Movie [Video]
Only Leigh recently released this animated parody taking a look at the agonizing and painful anticipation process geeks have to live through while waiting for THAT movie to come you. That movie… you know the one. For me it’s “The Force Awakens,” but it might be a different one for you! [Only Leigh] The post Waiting For THAT Movie [Video] … [Link]
Mashable » The most-tweeted moments from the first three presidential primary debates
With just a few hours to go until the third Republican presidential primary debate, the last three debates might run together in your mind. But Twitter has pulled together a list of the biggest moments from the two previous Republican debates and past Democratic debate. See also: 9 quotes that sum up the Democratic debate Some of the moments, like Carly … [Link]
Mashable » Nick Carter to become a father because he wants it dad way
Tell me why Nick Carter would crush your childhood dreams and settle down with someone else The Backstreet Boy is reportedly set to become the next Backstreet Dad. His wife, fitness expert Lauren Kitt, is said to be four months along See also: 15 Boy Band Moments That Will Make you Uncomfortable The couple married in 2014 and have been publicly … [Link]
Mashable » 22 tweets that sum up the agony of trying to book 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' tickets
LONDON — Any self-respecting Harry Potter fan had the morning of Wednesday 28 October firmly marked down in their calendars, along with reminders, alarms, and possibly a full day booked off work for good measure. See also: The 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' synopsis is here and there are major implications Why? Because priority booking for J.K. Rowling's new play, … [Link]
Mashable » Good guy Robert Downey Jr. invites child with cystic fibrosis to movie premiere
Daniel Keyte is a 7-year-old who has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and who views Iron Man as a personal hero Daniel's mother, Vicky, recently posted a photo of Daniel to Instagram and described how he had been bullied in school for having cystic fibrosis, and how Daniel's love of Iron Man had helped him through those difficult times See also: … [Link]
Mashable » School officer who violently arrested Spring Valley High student has been fired
A South Carolina sheriff's department fired a deputy on Wednesday after video surfaced of him throwing a black, female student from her desk and across a classroom floor The officer, Ben Fields, had already been placed on administrative leave without pay See also: FBI opens investigation into violent arrest of Spring Valley High student "The maneuver that he used was not … [Link]
Slashdot » Australian PLAID Crypto, ISO Conspiracies, and German Tanks
New submitter Gaglia writes: PLAID, the Australian 'unbreakable' smart card identification protocol has been recently analyzed in this scientific paper (disclaimer: I am one of the authors, and this is a personal statement.) Technically, the protocol is a disaster. In addition to many questionable design choices, we found ways for tracing user identities and recover card access capabilities. The attacks … [Link]
Popular Science » FDA Approves Use Of Engineered Herpes Virus To Treat Cancer
A color-stained image of metastatic melanoma cells National Cancer Institute via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had approved the drug Imlygic to treat late-stage melanoma on the skin and lymph nodes. The drug, which relies upon a genetically engineered herpes virus to attack and kill the cancerous cells, is the first virotherapy drug … [Link]
Mashable » Journalists fought to keep Turkish TV station live after police stormed building
Anchors at two Turkish televisions stations, along with dozens of other journalists, fought to keep their stations on the air on Wednesday as Turkish police raided the headquarters of an opposition media group in the early hours of the morning. Bugun TV and Kanalturk were able to keep their broadcasts going for most of Wednesday from a small newsroom, even after … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First known case of a lizard growing six new tails at once
Lizards can lose their tail to distract predators, and then grow a new one. For the first time a lizard has been seen growing six new tails, not one
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Mashable » This $5,900 workstation lets you work laying down
If you thought standing desks were extreme, you are in for a treat, my friend. Sonoma Valley, Calif. based startup Altwork has announced its first product, the Altwork Station, a workstation allowing users to sit and stand in all manner of positions. The Station, which the company says is designed for "high-intensity" computer users costs $5,900, but the company is selling … [Link]
Mashable » Why creepers flocked to the Flatiron Building in 1902
1902Image: Detroit Publishing Company/Interim Archives/Getty ImagesIn the late 19th century, the United States was experiencing an economic boom, which meant buildings in major cities grew faster and taller. The "skyscraper" was made possible by steel frameworks and the invention of the elevator.The Fuller company, famed for its skyscraper designs, purchased a triangular plot in Manhattan on 23rd Street. The space was … [Link]
Mashable » Hands on with the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 and Maxx 2
Video: Taylor Jones, Noah Throop Motorola and Verizon's relationship remains strong. So strong in fact, Motorola continues to design exclusive Droid-branded Android phones for America's largest wireless carrier. We've had 24 hours with the newly announced Droid Turbo 2 and Maxx 2, and though we dislike carrier-exclusive phones (it's 2015, contracts are dead, and unlocked phones are more common than … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Free eBook: Predicting Malicious Behavior: Tools and Techniques for Ensuring Global Security (A $54.99 Value)
For today’s free ebook, get Predicting Malicious Behavior: Tools and Techniques for Ensuring Global Security (A $54.99 Value) for FREE! This revolutionary book combines real-world security scenarios with actual tools to predict and prevent incidents of terrorism, network hacking, individual criminal behavior, and more. Written by an expert with intelligence officer experience who invented the technology, it explores the keys … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft will replace Sunrise calendar app with Outlook
For fans of calendar app Sunrise, there's good news and bad news. The good news is Microsoft is putting its multimillion dollar acquisition to good use to make the calendar better in Outlook. The bad news is the company is sunsetting Sunrise. The company will eventually discontinue Sunrise after Outlook fully absorbs all of the calendar's existing feature, Microsoft's Outlook chief … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Post Apocalyptic Buzz: Fallout Beer!
Anyone who reads this site knows, we are die hard Fallout fans. From part 3 to Shelter to the all consuming part four which will turn us all into Gollum, we live and breathe Fallout. So you can imagine our excitement to find out there is Fallout beer. Order it here and get the perfect buzz on before you start … [Link]
Mashable » Brennan gets into the Halloween spirit in 'Bones' sneak peek
The couple that pranks together apparently stays together In this sneak peek from Bones' next episode, we see Brennan get into the holiday spirit with a harmless prank on her husband that leaves him gagging See also: Another death rocks Booth's world in 'Bones' sneak peek — but there's a twist Booth laughs off the moment, but something tells us … [Link]
Slashdot » Debt Collectors Sneaking Robocall Exemptions Into Budget Bill
TCPALaw writes: Hate robocalls? In July, the FCC tightened the rules regarding robocalls to cell phones, especially debt collection calls (in particular limiting calls to wrong numbers or to anyone who is not the debtor). Now the debt collection industry is getting their revenge by sneaking in a massive exemption (see section 301 on page 10 to the PDF) to … [Link]
Mashable » Heat stress from global warming may stifle economic growth, new studies show
Global warming poses a major economic risk worldwide due to increasing heat extremes, according to three new studies published in the past week alone Taken together, they add up to a warning that the world may not be able to adapt to rising temperatures simply by increasing the use of air conditioning, and in fact the costs of increased extreme heat … [Link]
Mashable » Parents honor terminally ill 5-year-old's request to die at home
Julianna Snow is only 5-years-old but she has been living with a severe neuromuscular disease all her life. Now, her family has made the difficult decision to honor their daughter's wish to no longer seek medical treatment if her condition continues to worsen. Julianna has a condition known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which is an inherited disorder that effects peripheral nerves in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Tuberculosis now leading cause of death from infectious disease
Despite global incidence declining, TB now kills as many people as HIV. Much more needs to be done to reach new UN targets of ending the epidemic by 2030
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Popular Science » The 10 Most Amazing Machines At The Tokyo Motor Show
At the 44th Tokyo Motor Show preview today, carmakers—mostly Japanese—rolled out their visions of future mobility. They are efficient, autonomous, connected, and, of course, completely chill. Here’s our top ten from the Land of the Rising Sun. [Link]
Popular Science » The Most Interesting Place On Europa
Europa's surface composition M.E. Brown and P.D. Fischer/Caltech, K.P. Hand/JPL The region shown here in red has a distinctly different composition from the rest of Europa, and scientists want to find out why. A vast ocean lies inside the icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa. Whether that ocean might be home to simple alien beings is one of the great … [Link]
Mashable » The juice recipe you need after every night of holiday indulgence
November is approaching. It marks the beginning of the Thanksgiving countdown — and the morning after. You will undeniably wake up with a tremendous headache, meat sweats and an overwhelming wave of nausea Your body will feel the urge to replenish with something healthier See also: The world's cutest Jack o' lantern cookie cups 
Image: Jhila Farzaneh/MashableThis fall-inspired sparkler is just … [Link]
Mashable » Drew Barrymore plays high-stakes trivia game with puppies
Classic Fever Pitch couple Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore were reunited in a wonderfully new fuzzy segment of Puppardy on Tuesday night. The old pals take stabs at questions on the animal kingdom and establish a new universally-accepted exchange rate of two puppies for one correct trivia answer. New phrase of the day is now, "Double puppies, dude!" If everything … [Link]
Slashdot » Are Car Dealers a Business Worth Keeping?
schwit1 writes: An opinion piece at Vox argues that "car dealers are awful," and the efforts to protect them against direct sales from Tesla and other manufacturers are misguided. "Buying a car involves going from dealer to dealer, each of whom has his own inventory. One guy only has blue paint. The other guy doesn't have the blue paint, and … [Link]
Mashable » 105-year-old refugee traveled 20 days on foot to make it to Europe
It’s a dangerous journey for refugees struggling to escape the horrors of war and reach a safe haven in Europe. Bibihal Uzbeki, 105, traveled 20 days to reach Croatia from Afghanistan — mostly on foot. Her 67-year old son, Muhamet Uvla, was traveling with Uzbeki along with 15 other family members. See also: 7 heartbreaking photos that show the human faces … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Feeding a Mogwai [Comic]
[Source: Optipess Comics | Like Optipess on Facebook | Follow Optipess on Twitter] The post Feeding a Mogwai [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 8 things that could happen on Universal Studios' new Jimmy Fallon ride
Jimmy Fallon has given us a lot throughout his late-night tenure, from lip-sync battles to TV parodies to a profound appreciation for The Roots. And in 2017, the Tonight Show host will enter a new frontier: He's going to star in his own ride at Universal Studios Orlando. The ride's name: "Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon." But what might … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what happens when you respond to women on Tinder using only Wayne Rooney tweets
LONDON — There are two clear lessons that can be taken from this British man's recent Tinder experiment: (1) footballer Wayne Rooney posts some very strange things on Twitter and (2) those tweets don't tend to work too well when used in a flirting capacity. See also: 24 People Who Shouldn't Be Allowed on Tinder Enterprising Londoner Billie shared evidence of … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen, reeling from Dieselgate, posts its first loss in over a decade
Volkswagen, reeling from the effects of its emissions scandal that rocked the auto world, posted its first loss in 15 years on Wednesday. The German company said it had a net loss of $1.83 billion (€1.67 billion) in the third quarter as it set aside €6.7 billion to pay for recalling and fixing cars that were rigged to evade U.S. diesel … [Link]
Mashable » Fly first class for free with this one neat trick!
Infrequent traveler Sam Huang flew Emirates in a first class suite (the kind Jennifer Aniston dreams about), but he didn't spend a fortune: He paid about $300 for an experience that retails for closer to $60,000. But wait, there's more. The way he did it is more complicated than calling up Emirates and asking, nicely, for a discount. It's also more … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Bakes Security Into New Chips
An anonymous reader writes: Oracle's Larry Ellison gave a presentation yesterday at OpenWorld in which he detailed how the M7 chip's new Silicon Secured Memory system works. "On the M7, pointers and their memory blocks are stamped with a 4-bit 'color,' and accesses are verified to make sure the color in the highest bits of the pointer matches the color … [Link]
Mashable » The Weather Channel's storm data has a new home at IBM
IBM’s super-intelligent computer system Watson just got a new toy, and it has to do with trying to predict the weather. After a —dare we say, stormy? — sale process, IBM said on Wednesday that it has an agreement to buy The Weather Company's digital operations, including Weather.com, Weather Underground and the brand of The Weather Company. That includes weather data, … [Link]
Mashable » Police raid media outlet in Turkey, fueling a 'crisis for the free press'
The Koza-Ipek media group was raided by Turkish police on Wednesday morning, just days before the general election. The raid is part of a huge media crackdown that international watchdogs are calling a crisis for the free press. Read more…More about Politics, Middle East, Journalists, Turkey, and Freedom Of Speech [Link]
Mashable » RIP the male skinny jean. It's been real.
Video: Lindsey Ferrier, Jon Lynn, Emily Rhyne Super skinny jeans for dudes have been dying a slow, painful death for the past near decade, yet men are still clinging onto them for dear life These knee chafers have squeezed the life out of many a good limb for too long and must now be annihilated for good. See also: Boat … [Link]
Popular Science » Interview With A Sarcastic Mars Rover
Curiosity Rover NASA The Curiosity Rover is the most advanced piece of technology ever sent to Mars. It weighs 2,000 pounds and houses a full science laboratory on board. Curiosity landed on Mars on August 5th, 2012, and has been conducting science ever since. Curiosity’s main mission was to determine if Mars was or ever could be a potential place … [Link]
Mashable » Remember when Tom Hanks starred in a cautionary tale about 'Dungeons & Dragons'?
Tom Hanks is a storied actor. Who can forget the time he criss-crossed the country in Forrest Gump? Or his man-child fantasy life as a toy maker in Big? How about the time concerned friends stopped him from jumping off the top of the World Trade Center because he thought he had "the spells" that would make him fly? Wait, what? See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Red is the only crayon you need for this new 'Game of Thrones' coloring book
All men must color. For anybody who can't get enough of the lighthearted comedy romp that is Game of Thrones, now there's a new medium to experience the fun of Westeros and Essos: The Official A Game of Thrones Coloring Book. 
Image: Random HouseSee also: Laugh Your Head Off at Whimsical 'Game of Thrones' Deaths The coloring book features 45 illustrations … [Link]
Mashable » How wheelchair-bound actress Ali Stroker pursued her Broadway dreams
Singer and actress Ali Stroker has been paralyzed from the chest down since the age of 2, but that hasn't stopped her from pursuing her dreams of performing in the bright lights of a Broadway musical. Read more…More about Broadway, Musicals, and Entertainment [Link]
Mashable » Katniss & co. turn their weapons on the Capitol in latest 'Mockingjay' trailer
Screaming, shooting, speechifying — they're all there in the latest trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2, a movie that promises to be as epic as its title is unwieldy. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) suggests that she and her crew take on Panem's wicked Capitol; a PTSD-shocked Johanna (Jena Malone) answers wryly, "Now you're talking." See also: The newest … [Link]
Mashable » 'Batgirl' comic celebrates historical transgender wedding
The Oct. 28 issue of Batgirl celebrates the wedding of our heroine's best friend: a transgender woman named Alysia Yeoh See also: 'Supergirl' is the Superman story we've been waiting for “This was something we talked about when we took the book over and we didn’t know if we were ever going to get a chance to play it out," co-writer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save $100 on Xbox One + Kinect, 49% Off Sherlock Gift Set, 66% Off Horse Head Mask and MORE!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few great deals we stumbled on on Amazon today! –Save $100 Off the Xbox One 500GB Console with Kinect – 3 Game Bundle –Sherlock Limited Edition Gift Set (The Complete Seasons 1-3 Blu-ray/DVD Combo) – $197.50 $99.99 (49% Off) –Up to 57% Off “Mystery Science Theater 3000” –Battlestar Galactica: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout: Shelter: Well That Attitude Changed Quickly…..
That is the thing about the Wasteland in Fallout. One minute you can be scourging for nuke cola caps, smiling, and next thing you know, you stub your toe and your whole outlook changes. The wasteland is just cruel like that. (imgur) The post Fallout: Shelter: Well That Attitude Changed Quickly….. appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner to appear in premiere of Logo's digital series about trans teens
Caitlyn Jenner is among the guest stars who will guide trans teens in an upcoming digital series called Beautiful As I Want To Be. Logo TV's four-episode webseries, which launches Wednesday, spotlights transgender youth as they share their stories and dreams for the future. They're each paired with leaders in the trans community to do a "photo shoot in which the … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Charge Your iPhone 6s Wirelessly, But Is It Worth It?
iPhone 6S With Wireless Charging Xavier Harding With the help of Fone Salesman's Qi patch, the iPhone can be retro-fitted with wireless charging. Similar to what comes with the Apple Watch charger by default. September's iPhone 6S release added many features to take on the competition. A 12-megapixel camera, faster fingerprint sensor and 3D Touch impressed during our iPhone 6S … [Link]
Mashable » Devil in the White City: H.H. Holmes is scarier than any horror movie villain
Video: Vicky Leta, Andrea Romano, Lindsey Robertson, Alisa Meet the most terrifying villain in history. No, he's not Freddy Krueger — he's H.H. Holmes, and he actually lived outside your nightmares. If you think slashers like Freddy or sociopaths like Norman Bates are scary, just think what meeting a guy like H.H. Holmes was like at the end of the … [Link]
Mashable » It's 'no accident' that Luke isn't in 'Force Awakens' trailer, J.J. Abrams says
Ever since we started seeing trailers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, there's been just one question on everyone's mind: Where's Luke? Funny you should ask, according to Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams. "These are good questions," he told the Associated Press this week when a reporter feverishly demanded to know the whereabouts of a certain Jedi. "I can't wait … [Link]
Mashable » Can you get a native experience in a hybrid app?
In this Ask A Dev, web developer DJ Karasek reassures us that, despite some limitations, you can provide users with a native app experience through a hybrid application. Karasek begins by explaining the most important step of the process — knowing exactly what a hybrid app is. This segues nicely into an explanation of Cordova, the popular framework many developers … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet is horrifying in this 'Saw' parody
This Halloween, Jigsaw brings your social media nightmares to life. Read more…More about Parody, Humor, Halloween, Horror, and Jigsaw
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Slashdot » $70k Salaries Didn't 'Backfire'; Gravity Payments' Profits Have Doubled
AmiMoJo writes: In April, Dan Price, CEO of the credit card payment processor Gravity Payments, announced that he will eventually raise minimum pay for all employees to at least $70,000 a year. The move sparked not just a firestorm of media attention, but also a lawsuit from Price's brother and co-founder Lucas, claiming that the pay raise violated his rights … [Link]
Mashable » Edward the sloth is ready for his first Halloween
Give Edward a unanimous awwww, everybody The baby two-toed sloth is getting bigger every day after being hand-reared by Kelly Annkelleher at the London Zoo. Luckily, he's climbing on trees, eating and presenting normal behavior for a sloth his age. He's ready for his first Halloween in the rain forest Even cuter, Edward just started eating solid foods and will … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Inside Out' emotions react to 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer
In a creative show of brand #synergy, Pixar threw its own Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer reaction video into the mix. After all, Pixar and Lucasfilm are both under the Disney umbrella. The video stars the emotions from Inside Out who are — surprise! — huge Star Wars fans. Well, everyone except Fear (Bill Hader). The site of Darth … [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' writer launches sports comedy site, 'The Kicker'
Watch out, Donkey Teeth — you've got some new competition. Bryan Tucker, co-head writer of Saturday Night Live, and Above Average Productions, the digital arm of Broadway Video, have officially launched their sports-comedy online platform, The Kicker. Built "for sports fans by sports fans," the website features videos starring athletes and celebrities including Kenan Thompson, Andy Samberg, Perez Hilton, Wyclef … [Link]
Mashable » Spacecraft to taste an alien ocean during close flyby of icy Saturn moon Wednesday
Saturn’s moon Enceladus is about to have its closeup, when a spacecraft that has been exploring Saturn and its 62 moons since 2004 samples icy spray shot out from its extraterrestrial ocean. The Cassini spacecraft is set to make a daring dive on Wednesday through the plume erupting from the south pole of Enceladus, getting its best-yet sniff of the subsurface … [Link]
Mashable » Khloe Kardashian: Divorce dismissal 'does not mean I'm back with Lamar'
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom filed a court petition dismissing a divorce filing, but the reality TV star says that doesn't mean they're reconciling after the former NBA star was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel. Kardashian says in an interview with People magazine that she halted the divorce to make medical decisions on Odom's behalf. See also: Lamar Odom's American … [Link]
Slashdot » China May Have Hacked International Hague Tribunal Over South China Sea Dispute
An anonymous reader writes: In July, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague conducted a hearing on the territorial dispute in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China. On the third day of the hearing, the Court's website was suddenly knocked offline. The attack reportedly originated from China and infected the page with malware, leaving anyone interested … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Joker is NOT Amused [Pic]
Introduce a little anarchy, upset the established order, and everything becomes chaos, I’m an agent of chaos , and you know the thing about chaos? It’s fair. – The Joker [Source: Daily Superheroes] The post The Joker is NOT Amused [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Your Halloween streaming guide: What to watch this weekend
No matter what your plans are this Halloween weekend, chances are you'll need a few spooky movies or TV shows to go along with your trick-or-treat candy — or to put on in the background of a costume party. See also: What to stream on HBO, Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix in October To get you started, here are some of the … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish journalists arrested in chaotic media crackdown
Turkish police raided the Istanbul headquarters of a media company in the early hours of Wednesday morning, armed with tear gas, batons, and a water cannon. The company is linked to a U.S.-based government critic and is the most recent government action against opposition news outlets. Photos posted on social media from those at the scene appeared to show cops … [Link]
Mashable » This super slow Rube Goldberg machine takes 6 weeks to complete
Inventor and TV personality Bob Partington set out to design the slowest moving Rube Goldberg machine ever built. In collaboration with YouTube channel Field Day, Partington created a machine that relies on melting popsicles and growing grass to propel a golf ball through his elaborate machine According to the accompanying video, the whole machine took a whopping six weeks to … [Link]
Mashable » Millennial eyes are ripe for mobile political ads, but campaigns aren't capitalizing
Millennials are computer, tablet and smartphone addicts who often shun cable TV and vote in small numbers—three facts that make them susceptible to a coming wave of campaign ads on mobile devices That wave could have a big impact on elections, but experts say it probably won't arrive until at least the 2020 campaign cycle See also: Donald Trump's Twitter outreach … [Link]
Mashable » Teens and tech can help stop cyberbullying. This hackathon is proof.
When it comes to bullying, young people aren't just part of the problem — they're a powerful part of the solution. That's the philosophy DoSomething.org brought to the organization's Happiness Hackathon on Oct. 3, a one-day event looking to address cyberbullying through tech-driven innovation. See also: The secret meaning behind Apple's new eye emoji Nearly 50% of young people have been … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Helping Things in the IoT speak the same language
Register for our free webcast “Building IoT Systems with Web Standards,” which will be hosted by Vlad Trifa and Dominique Guinard on December 8, 2015, at 10 a.m. PT. When the term “IoT” was first coined, the idea was to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Tobias Kinnebrew on robots as paint brushes
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Solid Podcast for insight and analysis about the Internet of Things and the worlds of hardware, software, and manufacturing. The short film Box caused a sensation in 2013 by effortlessly blending industrial robots and projection mapping … [Link]
Slashdot » The Chicago Suburb That's Trying To Kill the Car
HughPickens.com writes: T. R. Goldman writes at Politico that downtown Evanston, Illinois—a sturdy, tree-lined Victorian city wedged neatly between Lake Michigan and Chicago's northern border, is missing one thing — cars. Or, more accurately, it's missing a lot of cars. Thanks to concerted planning, new developments are rising within a 10-minute walk of two rail lines and half-a-dozen bus routes … [Link]
Mashable » Jimi Hendrix's London flat is opening to the public
LONDON — Jimi Hendrix's London flat at 23 Brook Street in Mayfair is opening to the public permanently next year. The digs, on the third floor of a building next to the house the composer Handel lived in several centuries previously, became Hendrix's home in 1968 ahead of the release of his seminal album Electric Ladyland. The Hendrix flat has most … [Link]
Mashable » Paralympian Josh Sundquist's 2015 Halloween costume may be his best yet
Josh Sundquist has won Halloween once again. The Paralympian, author and cancer survivor lost one of his legs to Ewing's sarcoma as a child, but that hasn't stopped his impressive careers as an athlete and motivational speaker. It also hasn't stopped his Halloween game. See also: Proud amputees celebrate their prosthetics as fashion accessories This year, Sundquist donned a giant blue … [Link]
Mashable » This British guy claims he used a Photoshopped ticket to sneak into the 'Spectre' world premiere
It's hard to believe that sneaking in to a world premiere without a genuine ticket would be a possibility but — if the video above is genuine — British radio presenter James Ware manages it with nothing more than a tuxedo and a Photoshopped piece of paper. See also: 'Spectre' review: Bond blusters back in a whirlwind of a movie … [Link]
Popular Science » 'X-Ray Vision' Device Uses Wi-Fi Reflections To See Through Walls
How the device "sees" through walls Screenshot via YouTube video Researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) are presenting a new method for seeing through walls. They call it RF-Capture, and it builds on research CSAIL has been working on since 2013. The paper was accepted to the SIGGRAPH Asia conference, which will take place in November. … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Shining' hotel wants to become a year-round horror destination
If every Nov. 1, you're hit with sadness because Halloween lasts but one day, The Stanley Hotel is about to make all your nightmares — er, dreams come true. The infamous hotel that inspired Stephen King to write "The Shining" is planning to roll out a first-of-its-kind horror museum and film center. But first, the owners have to get the funding: … [Link]
Mashable » Inside Apple's perfectionism machine
Across the board, our goal is to make the best in the categories we choose to compete in.Phil SchillerIn retrospect, it was easy to miss — a bit of combined technology never really seen before in a laptop. Everyone missed it, even those who tore down the ultra-portable MacBook, even those who looked right at it.The little strip of black along … [Link]
Mashable » If Mark Zuckerberg has his way, annoying Candy Crush requests may be a thing of the past
It’s no secret that the world is divided into two camps: Candy Crush addicts and those who despise getting invitations to play the game. So it came as no surprise that the top-voted question at Mark Zuckerberg's first-ever town hall Q&A session in India was 'How can I stop getting Candy Crush invites?' See also: Mark Zuckerberg visits the Taj Mahal, … [Link]
Mashable » Wave hit whale-watching boat while passengers crowded on left side, investigators say
LONDON — The whale-watching boat that capsized near Vancouver Island with 27 people on board, killing five Britons, was struck by a freak wave, Canadian investigators have said. Passengers were also crowded on the left hand side of the top deck, which helped the vessel to roll over. Five British nationals were killed in the accident on Sunday. They were identified … [Link]
Mashable » London coffee shop replaces 'offensive' sign in the best way possible
LONDON — Remember that coffee shop in London called "Fuckoffee" that was ordered to take down its sign last week? See also: This London coffee shop was ordered to remove its 'offensive' name sign Although the cafe was forced to comply with the letter sent to them by the building's lawyers — which ordered them to remove the sign — they've … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 28 October 2015
Librarian of Congress Grants Limited DRM-Breaking Rights (Cory Doctorow) — The Copyright Office said you will be able to defeat locks on your car’s electronics, provided: You wait a year first (the power to impose waiting times on exemptions at … [Link]
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Get "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-10-29 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Ted talks: Actor Josh Radnor explains why it's important to be kind
Around two weeks ago, How I Met Your Mother actor Josh Radnor made a low-key visit to India to speak about the need for being kind while dealing with instant fame at Ink Talks, an Indian version of Ted Talks. In the candid speech, Radnor talks about his abrupt celebrity status after landing the role of Ted Mosby, the incurable … [Link]
Mashable » Cute side tables accidentally designed like Pac-Man
Fans of the arcade game Pac-Man are now able to purchase a table that looks like the main character The iconic circular design with a pie slice cut out of it is taken into the 3D world with the creation of Pac tables The sleek side tables combine function and design to make a modern piece of living room furniture. See … [Link]
Mashable » Imprisoned suffragettes endured force-feeding and torture
Dec. 19, 1913A suffragette looks through a window on Holloway prison broken by an explosion after suffragettes tried to bomb the prison.Image: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBISI shall never while I live forget the suffering I experienced during the days when those cries were ringing in my ears.Emmeline PankhurstIn the late 18th and early 19th centuries, suffragettes on both sides of the Atlantic endured … [Link]
Mashable » Adult coloring book 'I Love My Hair' delivers body positivity, one page at a time
It’s time to dust off those old crayons and markers — adult coloring book I Love My Hair is here to rekindle your love of crafts. Created by graphic designer and illustrator Andrea Pippins, "I Love My Hair" offers you a daily dose of self-empowerment through a set of intricate illustrations. The book has 84 pages covered in drawings of hair, … [Link]
Mashable » 9 terrifying British horror movies you won't forget in a hurry
LONDON — There's so much more to British horror than Shaun Of The Dead. While Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's comic classic is rightly regarded as an indispensable British film, it's not particularly all that scary. See also: These 9 British spooky spots will give you the Halloween heebie jeebies With All Hallows' Eve fast approaching, thoughts turn to the truly … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter touts new Moments feature in TV ad
Moments, Twitter's news stream curated by humans that launched in early October, aims to help users discover the latest in news, sports, fun and entertainment Now, the company has launched a TV ad to show how the new feature can help you keep up with the baseball World Series (if you have no idea what the ad is talking about, … [Link]
Slashdot » Pentagon Picks Northrup Grumman For Next Gen Bomber
retroworks writes: The B-52s currently in use have been flown by three generations of American Air Force pilots. B1s and B-2 Bombers are also long in the tooth. The Pentagon has been looking for a new model to replace them, and Northrup Grumman has won for the next half-century with a major new order for state-of-the-art bomber aircraft. The bomber … [Link]
Mashable » CES 2016 will be the year of Netflix and Uber
There’s a fairly good chance that those trekking to Las Vegas early next year to attend CES 2016 and witness Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' first-ever CES keynote may have the option of taking an Uber. See also: Nest Cam is here, but the 'Internet of Things' still isn't Ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft are now approved for use in Las Vegas, … [Link]
Mashable » Six sets of baby panda twins just made their public debut in China
Twelve giant panda cubs just made their first public appearance, and it is exactly as adorable as it sounds According to The Guardian, the cubs were all between one and four months old, and were born in captivity at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu in China's Sichuan province. Hou Rong, director of research, told Sky … [Link]
Mashable » Italian school bans high heels over earthquake concerns
Running in heels is not necessarily easy – something that one Italian school had to take into consideration Secondary school l'istituto Tecnico Industriale di Avezzano, in L'Aquila, Italy, has reportedly banned wedges, flip-flops and high heels measuring over 1.6 inches. The Ansa news agency reports the rule was set in place due to concerns that the shoes could prevent a quick … [Link]
Mashable » Some spooky genius built gourd-geous dinosaurs out of pumpkins
The Halloween season brings out the celebratory spirit in all of us — including extinct reptiles that arguably never got their swing at dressing up. Behold a striking photo series of majestic dinosaurs of every shape and size conquering the fall season by cloaking themselves in the fashion statement of the moment: gourds. See also: Dinosaurs roam free at abandoned Michigan … [Link]
Mashable » This British woman's terrifying Halloween face paintings are the stuff of nightmares
LONDON — If you're looking for a way to scare off trick-or-treaters this Halloween (or if you're a trick-or-treater hoping to give one of your neighbours a nasty shock), you might want to look for some inspiration among the photos below. See also: 12 inventive Halloween costume ideas all 'Game of Thrones' fans will appreciate Self-taught face painter and mum of … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder 'slut shaming' ends with Aussie man charged
A man who is accused of "slut shaming" a woman and her friends on social media will face court in Australia on charges of menacing and harassing use of a carriage service. The chain of events started in August when a man called Chris Hall shared a screenshot of Sydney woman Olivia Melville's Tinder profile on his Facebook page to make … [Link]
Slashdot » Cassini Probe Will Dive Through Enceladus's Water Jets
An anonymous reader writes: NASA's Cassini probe has a daring mission tomorrow: dive through the water jets spraying from the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. The probe will be a mere 30 miles above the surface, traveling at a relative speed of 19,000 mph. Researchers hope to gain insight into the chemical composition of the jets. "[T]he plumes are … [Link]
Mashable » 4 Hillary Clinton Halloween costumes that are Stephen Colbert-approved
If you're racking your brain for a last-minute Halloween costume, Stephen Colbert suggests you take some inspiration from Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton Clinton, who was a guest on the Late Show Tuesday night, lays out several costume ideas from her past looks on her campaign website. Colbert showed off his favorites, below, on his talk show. Don’t miss Hillary’s first … [Link]
Slashdot » Carriers Selling Your Data: a $24 Billion Business
An anonymous reader writes: It goes without saying that cellphone carriers have access to tons of data about their subscribers. They have data about who you call, what sites you visit, and even where you're located. Now: "Under the radar, Verizon, Sprint, and other carriers have partnered with firms including SAP to manage and sell data." The article describes some … [Link]
Mashable » Mercedes' C63 S Sedan is a 4-door supercar that can (kinda) drive itself
Tesla isn't the only carmaker with a high-performance luxury sedan that can (almost) drive itselfMercedes has one, too. It's called the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Sedan — the most extreme version of Mercedes-Benz all-new C-Class compact sedan that has been tuned by AMG, the German automaker's performance arm. See also: Autopilot for the Tesla Model S is here, but it's part … [Link]
Mashable » All-male panel on Fox News shames women wearing leggings
In news that surprises no one, Fox News has an opinion on something, and this time it's women's leggings On Tuesday, Fox & Friends host Steve Doocy got a group of men — including Duck Dynasty's very own Willie Robertson — to discuss whether or not women should be allowed to "parade" around in leggings See also: Fox News thinks … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's former prime minister tells the world to 'stop the boats'
Now that Australia's former prime minister can't give advice in Australia, he is giving advice to the world. On Wednesday, the conservative former leader Tony Abbott delivered the annual Margaret Thatcher Lecture in London and advised Europe, who is struggling with an influx of refugees from Syria, to "stop the boats." It is the same hard-line position he was known … [Link]
Mashable » Return of the rotary: Mazda unveils RX-Vision concept in Tokyo
Mazda seems to be quite literally doubling down on sports cars — and the rotary engine. With the unveiling of the RX-Vision concept that was unveiled Tuesday at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Japanese carmaker embraces the two automotive trends that seem to be going the way of the polar bear. See also: Honda's hydrogen fuel cell sedan can power your … [Link]
Slashdot » The International Space Station Is Home To Potentially Dangerous Bacteria
sciencehabit writes: There's a little known, dirty story about the International Space Station (ISS): It's filled with bacteria and fungi. A new study has found compelling evidence that microorganisms from human skin are present throughout the station, and some of the bugs could cause serious harm to astronauts.The most concerning finding was from the "high-efficiency particulate arrestance" (HEPA) air filter … [Link]
Mashable » Fox had one job: Broadcast World Series Game 1 without blackouts
Here’s about as bad a nightmare gets for a sports broadcaster: You have rights to the World Series, the World Series is in the middle of its first game and you lose power Yet that's exactly what happened to Fox on Tuesday night during Game 1 of the World Series with the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets tied 1-1 … [Link]
Mashable » Alternatives to giving out candy this Halloween
Candy is like coffee for kids: you always want it, it's bad for your teeth and your grandparents' version of it is disgusting Though you may think it's a sweet treat made from fun, that's just Big Candy dumping its high fructose corn syrup lies into your mind. Instead, why not give the kids something better than another fix of sugar? … [Link]
Mashable » This giant pumpkin smashing a minivan is making America great again
Pumpkin culture has become far too twee. We forget that pumpkins are born and bred in dirt, and they are tough. Unless you have a knife and can carve Taylor Swift's face into them. Some geniuses in Minnesota decided to undo the damage Starbucks has done and drop a 1,465-pound pumpkin onto a minivan, according to the Grand Forks Herald See … [Link]
Mashable » Forget superstition, these 15 adorable black cats are anything but bad luck
Black cats have the lowest adoption rates and highest euthanasia rates, and often stay in shelters far longer than their lighter-colored counterparts. Cultural superstitions may have stigmatized black cats as being "bad luck," but not all cultures believe this. In Japan, black cats owned by single women are thought to bring many suitors. In England, they are given as a wedding present … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2208: Welcome to the Hotel CaliFacebook!
(sung to the tune of Hotel California) [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé rewrote Prince's 'Darling Nikki' for her friend Nicki Minaj
This might come as a shock, but being friends with Beyoncé has serious perks Bey and Nicki Minaj have already done a fine job of making the general public reevaluate their social circles, most recently with their first live performance of "Feeling Myself." But now they're just flaunting it with behind the scenes footage from rehearsals. Beyoncé even rewrote Prince's … [Link]
Mashable » Boba Fett jokes about his stupid death in this new 'Star Wars: Battlefront' trailer
Spoiler alert: Boba Fett dies in Return of the Jedi. Blind Han Solo hit Boba's jetpack with a stick, causing a malfunction that sent the bounty hunter sailing directly into Jabba's sail barge. The impact knocked Boba out of commission long enough for the Sarlacc Pit to swallow him whole. Thanks for killing the character with the coolest armor, Han. But … [Link]
Mashable » Man gets dragged on his belly by taxi, is crowned Australia's Biggest Idiot
Footage has surfaced of a man hitching a ride with a taxi, getting dragged on his stomach while holding onto the boot of the car across the Sydney suburb of Redfern. The video shows the man taking a ride, being pulled along the street for some time, while pedestrians look on, with some even cheeringAccording to Brown Cardigan, the video … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby due date could be predicted more precisely with cervix test
Working out if a pregnant woman is likely to go into labour within the next week could now be possible – with a simple test to measure the length of the cervix
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Mashable » Obama: Police are often 'scapegoated' for society's failures
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that law enforcement officials are too often "scapegoated for the broader failures of our society and our criminal justice system." Speaking at the annual meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago, Obama said that police and other law enforcement officials are not responsible for problems like unemployment, poor education and … [Link]
Slashdot » EU Passes Net Neutrality Rules, Fails To Close Loopholes
An anonymous reader writes: European MEPs have voted to bring EU-wide net neutrality rules into effect next April. The rules most notably will abolish data roaming charges, a significant problem when country-hopping in Europe. Legislators hail the new rules as a major step forward, but critics point out that several major amendments failed to pass which would have closed serious … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Pay is coming to Australia — but only with American Express
Apple Pay is coming to Australia — at least for those who can afford an American Express account and can find a retailer that accepts it American Express (Amex) have teamed up with Apple to introduce the tap-and-go payment service to Australia and Canada by the end of the year and Spain, Singapore and Hong Kong in 2016. It will allow … [Link]
Mashable » HTC One A9 review: Is an iPhone clone that runs Android any good?
Since I started reviewing smartphones (amongst other gadgets, tech toys, and, err, puppies) years ago, I've been carrying two phones on me. For the last year it's been my personal iPhone 6 and a second Android phone I'm reviewing. I've never confused an Android phone with my iPhone the way I did while testing the new HTC One A9. The One … [Link]
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