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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 » Google plans to merge Chrome OS and Android, report says

Thursday 29 October 23:54:44 UTC 2015

Google-sundar1Feed-tw Feed-fbGoogle may be planning some big changes for Chromebooks. Google plans to merge Chrome OS, the operating system that runs on Chromebooks, and Android, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. Chromebooks would get a new name, which has not been determined, according to the Journal, and an Android-based operating system. See also: Tab silence is golden: Google … [Link]

Slashdot » Robots Teach Each Other New Tricks

Thursday 29 October 23:19:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes with this story from the MIT Technology Review about a robot at Brown University who was taught to perform a task from another robot at Cornell. According to the article: "the ability to acquire and then share knowledge is a central component of human culture and civilization. A small milestone in the exchange of robot knowledge has now … [Link]

Mashable » Railroad trestles created a vast and handsome network across America

Thursday 29 October 23:05:54 UTC 2015

TrestlethumbFeed-tw Feed-fb1918A steam train carrying lumber stops on top of a trestle bridge on a tributary branch of the Northern Pacific Railroad.Image: CorbisAs railroads spread westward across the United States in the 19th century, engineers had to contend with uneven, loose and rugged terrain. Because an undermined rail could lead to a literal trainwreck, tracks had to be level and secure.When setting … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Disney Princesses as Star Wars Characters [Pics]

Thursday 29 October 23:00:35 UTC 2015

Princess Leia might now be a Disney Princess, but what if all the original Disney princesses were now part of the Star Wars universe? Artist Will Varner explores that possibility. Belle as a wookiee Snow White as a stormtrooper Aurora the Hutt Merida as an X-wing pilot Ariel Twi’lek Rapunzel Jasmine the Mandalorian Merc Cinderella as a protocol droid Mulan as Ahsoka Tano Tiana as Yoda Pocahontas as an Ewok [Source: … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA's Bolden Claims NASA Is 'doomed' Unless It Stays the Course To Mars

Thursday 29 October 22:35:00 UTC 2015

MarkWhittington writes: According to a story in Space News, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden made a speech at the Center for American Progress in which he declared that if the next president deviated from the Journey to Mars program, the space agency would be "doomed." The point he was making, that programs of that nature, have to have consistent support over … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez's '13 Reasons Why' adaptation gets a series order at Netflix

Thursday 29 October 22:11:21 UTC 2015

Selenagomez12reasonsFeed-tw Feed-fbGood for you, Selena Gomez The pop star and actress' television project, 13 Reasons, got a straight-to-series order on Netflix, Variety reported Thursday. The show is based on the wildly popular young adult novel by Jay Asher that traces the life of teenager Hanna Baker through a set of cassettes she left behind when she committed suicide. See also: Who runs … [Link]

Mashable » Quiz: Which urban legend would you fall victim to?

Thursday 29 October 22:00:40 UTC 2015

UlquizFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen it comes to downtime, do you enjoy long walks in the woods? Or is quality Netflix-infused couch-lounging more your thing? Either way, don’t get too comfortable. The horrifying creatures of urban legends are said to exist in all kinds of settings, whether that’s beneath a bridge, in the woods or under your own bed See also: 10 horror greats share … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Facebook Drops Little-Known ‘Other’ Message Folder

Thursday 29 October 22:00:18 UTC 2015

Facebook is to ditch a messaging feature which put messages from strangers into a folder that many people didn’t know they had. The company says the new system includes checks to restrict spam or other unwanted approaches. At the moment, messages from people who aren’t either your Facebook friend or a friend-of-a-friend don’t appear in your main inbox. Instead they … [Link]

Mashable » 5 questions we all have about 'How to Get Away With Murder,' answered (sorta)

Thursday 29 October 21:54:04 UTC 2015

Htgawm-asherFeed-tw Feed-fbSo far in Season 2 of How to Get Away With Murder, the show has woven a crazy web of murderous teases, half-truths, half-plots, full twists, giant questions and minor questions that could become big storylines. And it's only six episodes in Difficult as it may be to unwind the many threads here, no one is more up to the task … [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese Hackers Targeted Insurer To Learn About US Healthcare

Thursday 29 October 21:52:00 UTC 2015

hackingbear writes: When Anthem revealed a data breach that exposed the details of more than 80 million people, the incident raised a lot of questions: who would conduct such a hack against a health insurance firm? Investigators finally have some answers… and they're not quite what you'd expect. Reportedly, the culprits were Chinese hackers helping their nation understand how US … [Link]

Popular Science » The Next Higgs Boson: Made In China?

Thursday 29 October 21:48:53 UTC 2015

CERN Super colliders are already massive. The Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland features a circular track over 16 miles long. Today, Chinese state media announced the nation’s plan to construct a super collider twice as large, with construction beginning in 2020. Like the Swiss project, it will smash particles together looking for the elusive snowflake that is the “God Particle”. … [Link]

Mashable » 16 chilling photos of haunted houses just in time for Halloween

Thursday 29 October 21:40:22 UTC 2015

Milanoh_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbHalloween has many merits, from the costume extravaganza to the decorations to the flow of sugary goodness. But sometimes what you need to truly experience the holiday is some genuine fear. See also: 'The Shining' hotel wants to become a year-round horror destination Photographer Seph Lawless captured some authentically spooky houses from around the country, taking his camera to places so … [Link]

Mashable » Philly mascots rappel 31 stories in crazy skyscraper stunt

Thursday 29 October 21:40:03 UTC 2015

Ap_691214131792Feed-tw Feed-fbTwo Philadelphia sports mascots, the Phillie Phanatic and Franklin, rappelled down a 31-story (418 feet) skyscraper on Oct. 23. The stunt was a fundraiser for the Outward Bound School. [Additional reporting by The Associated Press] Read more…More about Philadelphia Phillies, Philly, Entertainment, Video, and Us [Link]

Mashable » Small dog + big stick = serious problems

Thursday 29 October 21:26:35 UTC 2015

Dog-stick-doorFeed-tw Feed-fb This puppy just can't comprehend why his newfound stick isn't fitting through the door. He found it. He picked it up. He brought it home. It's clearly HIS stick! Why won't the door let him in?? Fortunately, some quick problem solving allows this pup to finally take his stick indoors and show it off — because everyone knows that's the … [Link]

Mashable » Teens report that Snapchat is kinda sorta down

Thursday 29 October 21:15:08 UTC 2015

42-45480661Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not just you; for many, Snapchat isn't working quite right. On Twitter, many report that Snapchat wasn't loading properly on Thursday afternoon. Users first began reporting the outages around 4 p.m. ET. See also: 10 hidden tricks to make Snapchat infinitely better Some Mashable staffers had trouble sending and receiving new snaps, though the Discover channels still seemed to be … [Link]

Mashable » Bride surprises groom at wedding with epic dance to 'Trap Queen'

Thursday 29 October 21:10:11 UTC 2015

BridedanceFeed-tw Feed-fbWho needs a groom for a first dance when you've got moves like this? Model and professional dancer Renata Bresciani surprised her groom, Victor Ruiz, with a wedding dance of epic proportions. The dance featured songs like Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," Beyoncé's "Countdown" and, of course, Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen." See also: Bride and groom … [Link]

Slashdot » Batman Demands 12GB RAM For Windows 10

Thursday 29 October 21:10:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Back in June, Warner Brothers removed Batman: Arkham Knight from sale after a lot of graphics and performance issues found on the PC version. Now, after spending five months trying to fix this mess, Rocksteady and Warner Bros re-released the game on Steam with some free Batman titles for those who acquired the launch edition. However, … [Link]

Popular Science » Kickstart This Sleek Drone Submarine

Thursday 29 October 21:03:05 UTC 2015

Trident Sea Drone OpenROV Call it the son of submarine. In 2012, the first OpenROV tethered unmanned underwater robot, also crowdfunded on Kickstarter, combined the utility of a cheap submarine with the form factor of an off-brand iMac. For their return to crowdfunding, OpenROV's Trident packages several improvements in a slick, white-and-black body. With under two days left before the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What if Army of Darkness was an 8-Bit Game? [Video]

Thursday 29 October 21:00:49 UTC 2015

CineFix presents Army of Darkness retold via old-school 8-bit (and a little 16 bit 😉 game tech. No quarters or controllers required! [CineFix] The post What if Army of Darkness was an 8-Bit Game? [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Popular Science » Why Did Apollo Lunar Samples Have Amino Acids In Them?

Thursday 29 October 20:56:00 UTC 2015

An astronaut samples the lunar regolith NASA Amino acids are fundamental building blocks of life. These molecules combine together into proteins, which are the bricks and mortar that build your body as well as digest your food, repair tissues, and perform other vital functions. So why were there amino acids in the rock samples that Apollo astronauts brought home from … [Link]

Mashable » This agile chicken is clearly the next American Gladiator

Thursday 29 October 20:54:47 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-10-29-at-4.53.40-pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Stripe the chicken isn't your average fowl He can dodge, scurry and leap with the best of them — and can even complete a tiny chicken agility course. As long as there are breadcrumbs involved, naturally The best part? The tiny little hop Stripes gives before jumping through the final hoop. Because chickens are delightful that way. Polite Canadian man … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Cloud Foundry, LogoGrab, Modernizr, Rebilly

Thursday 29 October 20:53:24 UTC 2015

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook brings Netflix ads to India with a cool solution to low bandwidth

Thursday 29 October 20:52:12 UTC 2015

Ap_603041650033Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has a problem: to exist, it needs to serve ads to users — the more with video, the better. But what happens when the users are in countries like India, Nigeria and the Phillippines, where video hogs expensive bandwidth that few people can afford? See also: Facebook targets ads in India, Turkey and Indonesia based on your gender and Internet … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bright light may not be dark matter’s smoking gun after all

Thursday 29 October 20:46:00 UTC 2015

Dwarf galaxy observations dash astronomers' hopes that the signal at the centre of the Milky Way was caused by dark matter particles colliding [Link]

Mashable » This might just be the scariest social media game ever

Thursday 29 October 20:44:37 UTC 2015

Choosing-game-3Feed-tw Feed-fbFor the most part, the Internet is harmless. Social media connects people all over the world and gives us a platform to amplify our voices See also: 10 horror greats share the urban legends they grew up with But, in the chilling video below, it's also the platform for an insidious game that pits friend against friend. You pick the winner, … [Link]

Mashable » Stellar dad turns son's wheelchair into Star Wars snowspeeder for Halloween

Thursday 29 October 20:37:47 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-10-29-at-3.31.45-pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Jeremy Miller isn't just any Star Wars fan. He's going to save the galaxy. Jeremy's dad, Ryan, turned his son's wheelchair into the most epic snowspeeder that Hoth has ever seen — complete with working flaps and a glowing Nerf dart shooter Welcome to Rogue Squadron, Jeremy. The Empire doesn't stand a chance. Polite Canadian man finds drunk stranger in … [Link]

Mashable » How the NYPD broke an NBA player's leg for no apparent reason

Thursday 29 October 20:35:11 UTC 2015

SefothumbFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of the crazier sports-related stories in recent memory emerged in April, when NBA player Thabo Sefolosha of the Atlanta Hawks missed the 2015 playoffs after his leg was broken by NYPD officers outside a Manhattan nightclub Now, for the first time, Sefolosha has publicly shared his entire side of the story. It does not look good for the NYPD See … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: An 'Ex Libris' For My Books In a Digital Age?

Thursday 29 October 20:23:00 UTC 2015

New submitter smalgin writes: While I cannot boast an extensive library, it keeps growing every week. I share the books I like the most with my friends and acquaintances. Unfortunately, some of them are sloppy and forget to return my books, so to speak. I would like to put some mark, sticker or a stamp (Ex Libris) on my books … [Link]

Mashable » A 3D hologram app will bring your manicures to life

Thursday 29 October 20:18:12 UTC 2015

MetaverseFeed-tw Feed-fbThis tech startup wants to bring your manicure to life Metaverse Makeovers launched a new feature in its MM Nails app on Wednesday that captures live 3D videos of your nails and sends them to your friends See also: Nail art is the campaign T-shirt of the Internet age Top Down Popping Image: Metaverse NailsThe hologram function in the free iOS app lets users … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kid Makes Powerpoint Presentation on Why He Should Be Allowed To Buy GTA V

Thursday 29 October 20:16:41 UTC 2015

As I’m sure you are all aware, GTA V is rated M, and there’s a good reason for that. This is one of the games that lets you do almost anything that passes through your mind, from beating a hooker with a baseball bat, to killing pretty much anyone you want, including cops. But as kids become pre-teens, this kind … [Link]

Mashable » Report: 'Around 20' VW officials could be responsible for diesel scandal

Thursday 29 October 20:10:51 UTC 2015

Vw-logo-with-carFeed-tw Feed-fbHard to believe, but responsibility for the Volkswagen Group's "dieselgate" emissions cheating scandal, which affected 11 million cars worldwide and has put the fate of the then-world's largest automaker in jeopardy, might fall on the shoulders of as few as 10 to 20 people. See also: The Volkswagen emissions scandal: All you need to know According to a Reuters report, a … [Link]

Mashable » Indonesia's peat fires make it the 4th-largest carbon emitter in the world

Thursday 29 October 20:07:39 UTC 2015

IndonesiafiresFeed-tw Feed-fbIndonesia’s peat fires have spewed so much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere during the past several months that Indonesia now ranks fourth on the list of top global emitters The World Resources Institute (WRI), a Washington think tank that operates a real-time fire monitoring platform known as Global Forest Watch, revealed Thursday that emissions from Indonesia's fires alone, at about 1.62 … [Link]

Popular Science » Video: Paul Giamatti Has Virtual Baby Legs

Thursday 29 October 20:07:17 UTC 2015

Our friends at National Geographic and GE have collaborated on a new video series, premiering this Sunday, November 1, on National Geographic Channel. Breakthrough will take a uniquely fun, fascinating look at the scientific innovations — in brain science, energy, medicine, and more — that are changing lives every day. Check out this exclusive clip from the episode "More Than … [Link]

Mashable » This owl is coming for your soul

Thursday 29 October 20:05:30 UTC 2015

Owl1Feed-tw Feed-fbWe don't know much about this owl, but we know he's coming for you Yes, you. He can see you through your screen. You can't run, you can't hide. You definitely can't fly away. View post on imgur.com Imgur user Loopdeloops posted the video to the site Wednesday, and it's quickly racked up more than a million views. Commenters have assessed … [Link]

Slashdot » Solar Energy in Space is not Necessarily Easy to Harvest (Video)

Thursday 29 October 19:57:07 UTC 2015

The ARTEMIS Innovation web site says, "John C. Mankins, President of Artemis Innovation Management Solutions LLC, is an internationally recognized leader in space systems and technology innovation…." And one of John's biggest recent projects is coming up with a practical way to collect solar energy beyond our atmosphere and use it not only in space, but how to beam it … [Link]

Mashable » Mr. Boo is the friendly ghost that wants to haunt your Instagram feed

Thursday 29 October 19:52:58 UTC 2015

Mr_boo_ghost_on_instagramFeed-tw Feed-fbMr. Boo is a ghost, but he's not here to scare you. The friendly ghost isn't interested in haunting cemeteries or tormenting the living. Instead, he just tours everyday spots in Spain, like any other tourist, just trying to make a living being the most photogenic ghost on Instagram. See also: You don't want these spooky kids showing up at your … [Link]

Popular Science » Volkswagen’s Scandalous Emissions Will Prematurely Kill 60 Americans

Thursday 29 October 19:48:39 UTC 2015

Volkswagen logo Gerry Lauzon/Flickr CC by 2.0 Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that Volkswagen had installed a secret software cheat in nearly 500,000 of their diesel engine vehicles. The software enabled the vehicles to emissions inspections, but in reality the cars were releasing 10 to 40 times more emissions than the legal limit, including fine particulates, ozone, and … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LEGO is Finally Releasing a Ghostbusters Firehouse HQ! [Pics]

Thursday 29 October 19:46:48 UTC 2015

It finally happened. LEGO will soon be releasing an official Ghostbusters-themed Firehouse Headquarters set, which will be composed of 4,634 pieces: Two floors featuring a laboratory, some living quarters, a ghost containment unit, and nine minifigs. The set is scheduled to be released in January 2016. Too bad they can’t get it out for the holidays as I’m sure the … [Link]

Mashable » Boeing 767 catches fire before taking off at Florida airport

Thursday 29 October 19:45:21 UTC 2015

DynamicnowmFeed-tw Feed-fbA Boeing 767 went up in flames on Oct. 29 at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida after the left engine caught fire. The plane is 28 years old and operated by Dynamic Airways.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1XCr2dL Read more…More about Boeing 767, Us World, Us, Travel Leisure, and Standalone News [Link]

Mashable » Turkish reporter violently arrested during police raid has been released

Thursday 29 October 19:36:42 UTC 2015

Ap_592691283150Feed-tw Feed-fbA reporter for a Turkish opposition news outlet who was violently arrested Wednesday as police stormed the company's offices was released on Thursday afternoon. The police raid on the Instanbul headquarters of Koza Ipek Holding on Wednesday morning caused outrage across the country; photos posted on social media from those at the scene appeared to show cops dragging away handcuffed journalists … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Ghost Drones Will Terrorize Trick or Treaters This Halloween

Thursday 29 October 19:30:51 UTC 2015

As you’ll see in these 4 videos, drones provide just the perfect way to create a spooky atmosphere around your house for this Halloween. Just be careful not to hit someone with those blades! The post These Ghost Drones Will Terrorize Trick or Treaters This Halloween appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Non-Binding Resolution: EU States Should Protect Snowden

Thursday 29 October 19:30:00 UTC 2015

The New York Times reports that the European Parliament has voted to adopt "a nonbinding but nonetheless forceful resolution" urging the EU's member nations to recognize Edward Snowden as a whistleblower, rather than aid in prosecuting him on behalf of the United States government. From the article: Whether to grant Mr. Snowden asylum remains a decision for the individual European … [Link]

Mashable » Pluto's crescent shimmers in new NASA photo

Thursday 29 October 19:26:23 UTC 2015

PlutocrescentFeed-tw Feed-fbA new NASA picture of Pluto shows the dwarf planet as a thin crescent enveloped in a film of haze The photo, released Thursday, was taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft just 15 minutes after the spacecraft made its closest pass by Pluto in July 2015, the space agency said. The photo is a more complete version of a partial image … [Link]

Mashable » Police boycott Quentin Tarantino movies after he calls cops 'murderers'

Thursday 29 October 19:25:56 UTC 2015

TarantinoFeed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Quentin Tarantino would do well not to get pulled over in New York, Los Angeles, and now Philadelphia, too. Police unions in those three cities are upset over the Hateful Eight director’s participation in an anti-brutality rally where he invoked the term “murderers,” and have called for a boycott of his films in respective official statements. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » This father-daughter Halloween costume belongs in a horror movie

Thursday 29 October 19:20:51 UTC 2015

Father-daughter-costume-scaryFeed-tw Feed-fb Some people go above and beyond when making a Halloween costume, and this year one of the top contenders for that category is Michael Tapson and his daughter According to Tapson's YouTube description, their costume is a machine-animal hybrid, played by dad, which protects his daughter, who does a great job at acting creepy on her own. Tapson also notes … [Link]

Mashable » Cat cannot believe how good-looking his own reflection is

Thursday 29 October 19:10:24 UTC 2015

Cat1Feed-tw Feed-fb Caesar the cat can't believe how fortunate he is to have such a beautiful reflection Every time he looks in the mirror, he's startled at the handsome face staring back at him, until he realizes, "Oh, right — that's ME." Caesar makes a colorful array of expressions, just to prove to himself how stunningly attractive his own face is … … [Link]

Mashable » This portable standing desk is made entirely out of cardboard

Thursday 29 October 19:10:10 UTC 2015

Standing-deskFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you peek into any office, you'll likely see at least a few people at standing desks More and more offices are jumping aboard the standing desk bandwagon, from Australia's prime minister to the White House. Some studies say prolonged sitting isn't good for your health; others say standing improves group collaboration; and still others say sitting for hours is actually … [Link]

Mashable » How to win at digital marketing

Thursday 29 October 18:58:02 UTC 2015

Mashies2015_twitterchat_1920x1080Feed-tw Feed-fbMashable recently hosted a special #Mashies Twitter chat to discuss how to be the best of the best in digital marketing. See also: 4 social media lessons brands can learn from media companies Over the course of an hour, @MashBusiness covered an array of questions, ranging from what the current state of digital marketing, to how brands can most effectively communicate … [Link]

Mashable » The NFL fined a player for trying to raise awareness of domestic violence

Thursday 29 October 18:41:18 UTC 2015

GaythumbFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve probably never heard of William Gay, but it's time you learned about him. Gay's stepfather shot his mother dead when Gay was just seven years. She was killed in a horrible instance of domestic violence But Gay persevered and made it to the NFL in 2007. Today, he plays cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers See also: NFL player ___________ arrested … [Link]

Popular Science » Feds Say Automotive Software Isn't Covered By Copyright

Thursday 29 October 18:41:15 UTC 2015

Auto mechanics, California photo by T. Voekler, via Wikimedia Last spring, we asked an important question: "Do You Really Own Your Car?" According to Auto News, one federal agency has now provided a definitive answer, which will make tinkerers and tuners happy — if the decision doesn't get upended by federal law, that is. HOW WE GOT HERE For as … [Link]

Popular Science » China Relaxes Its One-Child Policy

Thursday 29 October 18:41:14 UTC 2015

Chinese couples would now legally be allowed to have another child True_Guowei via Pixabay Chinese parents will soon be legally permitted to have two children if they want to, according to an announcement released today on Xinhua, the Chinese government’s news agency. That’s a change from the controversial One Child Policy, implemented in 1980 and intended to limit the country’s … [Link]

Mashable » Watch Paul Ryan become the 62nd speaker of the House

Thursday 29 October 18:40:42 UTC 2015

Ap_283153173402Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Oct. 29 Paul Ryan was elected to replace House Speaker John Boehner. This makes him the 62nd speaker of the House and at 45, Ryan is the youngest House Speaker since 1869.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1GMZgXA Read more…More about Politics, John Boehner, Us World, Us, and Paul Ryan [Link]

Mashable » This bone-chilling short video will have you checking under the bed tonight

Thursday 29 October 18:40:26 UTC 2015

Under-the-bed-4Feed-tw Feed-fbThis story encompasses all kinds of NOPE. For those of us who aren't used to living alone, spending a night by our lonesome can be a tad daunting. Of course, having a furry friend with us can make it a lot easier. The companionship is always comforting and we find solace in the idea that our animals will let us know … [Link]

Slashdot » Open-Source GPU Drivers Show Less Than Ideal Experience For SteamOS/Linux Gaming

Thursday 29 October 18:37:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Phoronix's recent 22-Way SteamOS Graphics Card Comparison showed that NVIDIA wins across the board when it comes to closed-source OpenGL driver performance. However, when it comes to the open-source driver performance for Steam Linux gaming, no one is really the winner. A new article, "Are The Open-Source Graphics Drivers Good Enough For Steam Linux Gaming?" answers … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Warmer oceans mean some cod stocks will never fully recover

Thursday 29 October 18:35:59 UTC 2015

Fishing quotas are set by models that ignore the effect of global warming on cod survival, overestimating stocks by up to five times [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fossil discovery could be the last common ancestor to all apes

Thursday 29 October 18:35:58 UTC 2015

A peculiar Spanish fossil from 11.6 million years ago suggests that the ancestor of all apes might have been more like gibbons and less like great apes [Link]

New Scientist – News » Salt flats on Europa mean moon’s ocean may come to surface

Thursday 29 October 18:35:57 UTC 2015

Jupiter's icy moon is a favourite of alien-hunters, thanks to its buried ocean. Now it seems the ocean could come to the surface – and it might be life-friendly [Link]

Popular Science » Museum Of Food And Drink Explores The $25 Billion Flavor Industry

Thursday 29 October 18:29:03 UTC 2015

Before this week, the Museum of Food and Drink was largely conceptual. In the mind of Dave Arnold, an author, food history obsessive, and the founder of groundbreaking New York City bar Booker & Dax, MOFAD was not only already built, it had already begun planning future exhibits that could tour the country and enchant the public. But MOFAD had … [Link]

Geek Culture » Sometime we all need to give up tech and do this…

Thursday 29 October 18:22:34 UTC 2015

via awwanimals! [Link]

Mashable » This is what happens when you text Adele lyrics to your ex

Thursday 29 October 18:16:26 UTC 2015

Adele-adkinsFeed-tw Feed-fbAdele’s newest song, "Hello," is a sad and soulful ballad about losing the ones you love. If you aren't familiar with Adele, though (yes, these people exist), her lyrics could also read as a pretty standard drunk text. Mary Caldarella decided to test it out on her ex-boyfriend, Matt, by texting him the words of the heartbreaking song. See also: Adele … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Threatens Action Against Symantec After Botched Investigation

Thursday 29 October 17:55:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes: Through its acquisition of Verisign's authentication business unit in 2010, Symantec became one of the largest certificate authorities (CAs) in the world. In September of this year, Google discovered that Symantec had issued a pre-certificate for google.com without its knowledge. Symantec's initial investigation of the incident determined that 23 test certificates had been issued for domain names belonging … [Link]

Mashable » Going as #PigGate David Cameron for Halloween? So is everyone else

Thursday 29 October 17:52:19 UTC 2015

Piggate-copyFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — #PigGate was a gift sent from heaven for anyone having a little trouble thinking of the perfect Halloween costume See also: David Cameron and a pig: Twitter is spitting out all the sex jokes But if you thought you were going to be the only PM and porcine at your party this weekend, think again Aurora Pig Plush Please do not disturb … [Link]

Mashable » A Texas Republican and NOAA are in a standoff over global warming emails

Thursday 29 October 17:46:06 UTC 2015

LamarsmithnoaasubpoenaFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you thought the days of abusing federal powers to go after climate scientists as they conduct legitimate research went out of style with the Bush administration or the "climategate" affair, think again Meet Rep. Lamar Smith, a Republican from Texas' 21st congressional district just north of San Antonio. Smith chairs the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, a perch … [Link]

Mashable » Beautiful 374-pound Donald Trumpkin trumps the rest

Thursday 29 October 17:42:10 UTC 2015

TrumpkinFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the month leading up to Halloween, the Donald Trumpkin has been the jack-o'-lantern of choice for both fans and detractors But Jeannette Paras of Paras Pumpkins has outdone the others with a Trumpkin that is so large and so beautiful that Trump can't even complain See also: Carve your own Donald Trumpkin in time for Halloween Read more… (function(d, s, … [Link]

Mashable » George and Amal Clooney adopted a phenomenal basset hound named Millie

Thursday 29 October 17:40:27 UTC 2015

GeorgeclooneyamaldogFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you would like to be held in George Clooney's arms, it helps to have floppy ears and drooping jowls George and Amal Clooney's latest act as a consistently delightful couple is welcoming a new canine member member to their family. The lucky rescue pup is a fetching basset hound named Millie See also: George Clooney wants more male leading roles … [Link]

Mashable » David Beckham's daughter designed him this adorable new tattoo

Thursday 29 October 17:36:51 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-10-29-at-17.32.31Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — David Beckham's rippling torso may already be jam-packed with tattoos, but he's always got room for a couple more — especially if the new additions happen to have been designed by his children. See also: David Beckham's new tattoo might be his most badass yet The former England footballer debuted his new ink on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon; the … [Link]

Mashable » Airplane engine bursts into flames on Florida runway

Thursday 29 October 17:31:46 UTC 2015

DynamicFeed-tw Feed-fb The left engine of a Boeing 767 caught fire at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida on Thursday, sending emergency crews to the scene to put the blaze out. Fourteen people were injured, according to the Broward County Sheriff's office. See also: The best airlines for long trips in economy class So my plane caught on fire.pic.twitter.com/SkZsQZ2VBh — Sam Masteller … [Link]

Mashable » The best detox for your wellbeing might have nothing to do with food

Thursday 29 October 17:28:07 UTC 2015

Mashable_digital-detoxFeed-tw Feed-fb‘Switch it off and then switch it back on.' Could this cure-all of the tech world provide more benefits to the humans using the tech than the devices themselves? Digital detox devotees think so, and they've started a movement that seems to grow louder and larger with every tech announcement or app update. What is it? The digital detox is, quite … [Link]

Mashable » This video from a Sept. 11 VR experience will leave you speechless

Thursday 29 October 17:24:50 UTC 2015

9-11-08-46-vr-experienceFeed-tw Feed-fb Few will ever forget where they were on Sept. 11, 2001, the day New York's World Trade Center fell victim to a vicious terrorist attack. A new virtual reality experience called [08:46] tries to show you what the day was like for the people who were closest to the disaster. The concept drops you into the shoes of an office worker … [Link]

Mashable » Experience the sensation of surfing inside a giant wave in virtual reality

Thursday 29 October 17:19:58 UTC 2015

Surfing-barrelFeed-tw Feed-fbFlights to Tahiti are expensive. So are lessons to become a master surfer. But now you can experience surfing a barrel wave in Tahiti via virtual reality. Samsung Galaxy Virtual Reality and World Surf League teamed up to put together a 360 degree trip through Tahitian surfing. See also: Get your zen on with this surfing video shot at 1000 frames … [Link]

Mashable » Carrie Brownstein helped us transform Taylor Swift, Beyonce and more into punk rockers

Thursday 29 October 17:16:01 UTC 2015

Punk-band-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbTurns out there is a science to coming up with a great band name "Think like a four year old," says Sleater-Kinney's Carry Brownstein. "Take two disparate words and Frankstein them together. Or just come up with a good pun." See also: Artist re-envisions post-punk rockers as popular Marvel superheroes When it comes to naming punk bands, Brownstein is a pro. … [Link]

Mashable » Wise dog adventurer has learned much on his travels

Thursday 29 October 17:15:30 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-10-29-at-11.05.20-amFeed-tw Feed-fbAspen the dog wants you to know that adventure is out there. He should know: he loves adventures like hiking, kayaking and sledding with his mom and dad. He's very in tune with nature. See also: Guy quits his job to travel Norway with his beloved husky Image: @@aspenthemountainpup on InstagramLook into Aspen's eyes. They've seen snow-capped peaks, lush forests, blue Canadian … [Link]

Mashable » 100 years of Brazilian beauty in 60 seconds

Thursday 29 October 17:12:29 UTC 2015

100years_-brazilFeed-tw Feed-fb Bold, beautiful and brazen — it's 100 years of Brazilian beauty Cut Video continues its "100 Years" series with an exploration of Brazil's fashion and beauty looks. The video, starring Brazilian supermodel Cintia Dicker, is inspired by the looks of Carmen Miranda (1940s), Terezinha Morango (1950s) and the carefree beach culture Brazil is envied for brazilbeauty2brazilbeauty1 Read more…BONUS: 100 years of … [Link]

Slashdot » Hackers, Activists, Journos: How To Build a Secure Burner Laptop

Thursday 29 October 17:10:00 UTC 2015

sarahnaomi writes to describe a presentation by security researcher Georg Wicherski at the t2'15 infosec conference; Wicherski outlined in his talk several steps that could be taken to render an ordinary Chromebook immune (or at least very, very resistant) to malware attacks, even when an adversary has physical access to it. These customizations make it difficult for an attacker to … [Link]

Mashable » John Boehner came prepared with tissue box for his final House speech

Thursday 29 October 17:05:44 UTC 2015

Ap_507567971555Feed-tw Feed-fbJohn Boehner came prepared with his own box of tissue for his final speech in front of the House on Thursday. Before the election of his successor Paul Ryan, he reminisced about his career and held back his tears for most of the event.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1XC4PMG Read more…More about John Boehner, Us World, Politics, Us, and Paul Ryan [Link]

Mashable » GLAAD is honoring Tyler Oakley at San Francisco gala

Thursday 29 October 17:00:32 UTC 2015

Tyler-oakley-grammysFeed-tw Feed-fbLGBT media advocacy organization GLAAD said Thursday that it will honor YouTube superstar Tyler Oakley at its upcoming gala in San Francisco. See also: On YouTube Red launch day, users and creators grapple with new choices Oakley will receive the Davidson/Valentini Award, which recognizes LGBT media professionals who have "made a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community." The … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Get Started with tvOS and Apple TV

Thursday 29 October 17:00:20 UTC 2015

Amid all the hype of Apple’s September iPhone and iPad Pro announcements, Apple introduced its new Apple TV–seen as a graduation of the product from hobby to full-on entertainment, gaming and development platform. That's a big deal since Apple TV heretofore was a passive entertainment box that sat underneath the television, with pre-defined channels such as Netflix and Hulu. Indeed, … [Link]

Mashable » Australian kangaroo caught taking a dip in family's backyard pool

Thursday 29 October 17:00:00 UTC 2015

RooFeed-tw Feed-fbThis curious Melbourne marsupial must have been feeling a bit stressed — because he decided to unwind by jumping into one family's backyard swimming pool Eltham North resident Amy Garraway was sound asleep, along with the rest of her family, when a sound from their backyard startled her awake. "We were asleep — it was 5.03 a.m. when we first heard … [Link]

Mashable » 'Halo 5: Guardians': How to survive the deadly, online Warzone

Thursday 29 October 16:55:27 UTC 2015

Halo-5-guardians-warzone-screens-16Feed-tw Feed-fbHalo 5: Guardians introduces Warzone, a new twist on the series' fast-paced online competitive play. It's a team-based activity that combines the twitchy shooting of player-versus-player arena showdowns with the sprawling battlefields and alien threats of campaign mode. Basically, Warzone throws all the best bits of Halo into a stew and stirs them together. It's a very entertaining tug-of-war between two teams where everyone … [Link]

Mashable » You’ll hate clowns more than ever after watching this terrifying video

Thursday 29 October 16:49:37 UTC 2015

TheclownresizeFeed-tw Feed-fbClowns. There's something unsettling about that cakey makeup, those blood-red noses, those gigantic shoes (what do they hide in there anyway?) And, if you're familiar with Pennywise from Stephen King's It, Zeebo from Are You Afraid of the Dark? or any of the other terrifying depictions out there, your feelings about clowns are probably more on the 'NOPE' spectrum See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Apple TV review: Channels are dead, long live apps

Thursday 29 October 16:35:57 UTC 2015

Appletv_thumb_no_bugFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter more than three and a half years since it had a major hardware update, the new Apple TV is finally shipping to consumers. So how does the new Apple TV stack up? And are apps really the future of TV? We've spent the last five days trying to find out.Read the full review: http://on.mash.to/1MWN7MA Read more…More about Apps, Tv, Apple, … [Link]

Popular Science » A Selfie Could Save Your Life

Thursday 29 October 16:34:06 UTC 2015

Trixi Skywalker Mole mapping, the process of charting your moles through regular skin checks, has just gotten easier—and potentially more reliable—thanks to MoleMapper. The app, which is free and available on iTunes, allows users to map, measure and monitor moles with the help of an iPhone camera and digitally share these images with a doctor. “Being vigilant about your moles … [Link]

Mashable » Refugee crisis turn into 'day of death' on Greek island of Lesbos

Thursday 29 October 16:30:09 UTC 2015

Ap_968033990312Feed-tw Feed-fbWarning: Images and video contained in this post are graphic and some may find them disturbing. This year, tragedy has repeatedly struck the small Greek island of Lesbos, a tourist destination now at the center of the European refugee crisis. Aid workers described Wednesday as a "day of death" after a boat carrying hundreds of people capsized, leaving dozens fighting for … [Link]

Mashable » Louis Sachar has no idea 'Wayside School' traumatized you as a kid

Thursday 29 October 16:28:12 UTC 2015

Fuzzy-mudFeed-tw Feed-fbAward-winning children's book author Louis Sachar — who's dreamed up a dead rat who disguises himself as a human child, a sadistic detention camp warden who paints her nails with deadly venom, and a boy who literally loses his face — insists that he's never written a scary book before. At least, until now. Sachar's Fuzzy Mud, which was published earlier … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Fiber Goes Down During World Series, Credits KC 2 Days of Service

Thursday 29 October 16:23:00 UTC 2015

kstatefan40 writes: Google Fiber went down in Kansas City during one of the most important times in the local market: Game 1 of the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Yesterday, I got an apology from them via email, and even though I wasn't home during the outage, they're making up … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Frodo’s basement: Secret chamber found where hobbit humans lived

Thursday 29 October 16:18:53 UTC 2015

A new cave has been found at the site where Homo floresiensis hobbits were discovered. It could hold more bones and shed light on the hobbits' origins [Link]

New Scientist – News » Would you take a genetic test that could lay bare your destiny?

Thursday 29 October 16:18:52 UTC 2015

The decision about whether to take a gene test is at the heart of new play Plaques and Tangles – a dilemma that is becoming ever more common [Link]

New Scientist – News » Lizard literally jumps out of its skin to escape predator’s jaws

Thursday 29 October 16:18:51 UTC 2015

A small fish-scaled gecko that was about to be swallowed by a larger velvet gecko saved its own life by shedding its skin [Link]

New Scientist – News » Swarms of pumpkin-like robots could explore and map the oceans

Thursday 29 October 16:18:50 UTC 2015

A start-up is developing autonomous spherical seafaring drones that could scan the seas for everything from missing aircraft to coral reefs [Link]

Mashable » Drones with a sense of direction mean less dependence on human pilots

Thursday 29 October 16:15:05 UTC 2015

QuadratorFeed-tw Feed-fbCommercial drones are starting to be used for tasks like inspecting oil rigs and crops. But they still require a highly skilled human pilot, and even those that are semi-autonomous usually use prebuilt maps or access the data over a wireless link. Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich are making drones more independent. They have demonstrated a … [Link]

Mashable » Europe welcomes Snowden, calls him 'human rights defender'

Thursday 29 October 16:05:18 UTC 2015

SnowdenFeed-tw Feed-fbThe European parliament is asking member states to grant Edward Snowden legal protection, calling him a "human rights defender." In a resolution that passed 285 to 281 on Thursday, parliament members called on EU member states to "drop any criminal charges" against Snowden. But it goes a step further, asking states to "grant him protection and consequently prevent extradition or rendition … [Link]

Mashable » Maker Studios, go90 announce 'Star Wars,' Marvel-inspired series

Thursday 29 October 16:00:39 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-10-28-at-1.07.21-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Force is coming to Verizon's go90 platform. Disney-owned Maker Studios and go90 announced Thursday a slate of eight new originals — including a Star Wars-themed series and a Marvel-themed series — for the mobile-first, social entertainment platform. Maker, a media company that distributes and creates online content on YouTube, first announced some of the series at its New Front presentation … [Link]

Mashable » Skype adds new Snapchat-like video message filters

Thursday 29 October 15:51:56 UTC 2015

Skype-video-message-filtersFeed-tw Feed-fbSkype has recently been tacking on new features to its platform, including Mojis and Skype Translator. Earlier this month, Skype introduced unique URLs so anyone without Skype can still join in on a conversation. And its newest update proves it's still attempting to keep up with the times. Skype on Wednesday launched video message filters, a feature that's not that different … [Link]

Popular Science » Nintendo’s First Smartphone App, Miitomo, Will Release In March 2016

Thursday 29 October 15:49:12 UTC 2015

Nintendo app Miitomo Nintendo Nintendo is diving into the smartphone app world. First with the Mii app Miitomo Miitomo will mark Nintendo’s first foray into the smartphone app world. The Japanese gaming giant has long been known for its first-party games and dedicated hardware to go along with them. Nintendo’s recent change of heart is a result of the their … [Link]

Mashable » Paul Ryan is elected House Speaker

Thursday 29 October 15:44:55 UTC 2015

PaulryanFeed-tw Feed-fb Rep. Paul Ryan was elected the 62nd speaker of the House on Thursday by a fractured party looking to turn the page on months of chaos and unite Republicans ahead of next year’s elections. The vote puts Ryan second in line to the presidency. He replaces House Speaker John Boehner, who announced his resignation from the speakership last month. At … [Link]

Mashable » Sandra Bullock makes a mean hand-crafted sundae on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Thursday 29 October 15:43:19 UTC 2015

Bullockfakearms_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fb Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock really has a way with her hands On Wednesday night, the Blind Side actress visited Jimmy Fallon to do a rendition of the late night show host's popular segment "Real People, Fake Arms." Acted out within a mock Canadian soap opera titled "Jacob's Patience," Sandy lends Jimmy — who is probably better off not using his own … [Link]

Mashable » 9 celebrities describe their perfect day out in London

Thursday 29 October 15:42:51 UTC 2015

Celebrities_describe_their_perfect_day_in_londonFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Whenever actors and celebrities visit London they're usually here for work (whether it's to shoot at one of the city's filming studios, to promote a recent movie or to attend a red carpet event), but what do they get up to when they've got a bit of spare time on their hands? If they had to describe their … [Link]

Mashable » On Air With AIB gives India its own John Oliver

Thursday 29 October 15:38:49 UTC 2015

Aib1Feed-tw Feed-fbIndian comedy group All India Bakchod has just released the first episode of its much-awaited news comedy show On Air With AIB here. The first of a weekly ten-part series, it manages to balance humour with a sombre issue — the vulnerable status of whistleblowers fighting corruption in India See also: Meet the funniest Indians on YouTube Pegged to a proposed … [Link]

Mashable » Dress for success: Life and style lessons from a star admissions counselor

Thursday 29 October 15:38:45 UTC 2015

Mashable_nat_1557-1Feed-tw Feed-fbYou could say the first style lesson that Nat Smitobol learned was to stand out. Smitobol, master college admissions counselor at educational consultant IvyWise, credits his mom with imparting this knowledge. She was concerned that her Thai son would be bullied because he was one of the only non-white students in his school in Westport, Conn., a New England enclave that's … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 40% Off Fallout 4 Survival Guide Collector’s Edition + 44% Off The Art of Fallout 4

Thursday 29 October 15:37:46 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and since I know quite a few of you have pre-ordered Fallout 4, here are two great deals that fans of the game will not want to miss. The game will be released in less than 2 weeks! YAY! –Fallout 4 Vault Dweller’s Survival Guide Collector’s Edition: Prima Official Game Guide – … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Halloween Pumpkin Levitates Thanks to the Power of Superconductivity! [Video]

Thursday 29 October 15:37:45 UTC 2015

“And the cursed pumpkin rose up from the earth, carried to the sky by the spirits of All Hallows’ Eve.” Or in other words, Andy from The Royal Institution, put a superconductor in a pumpkin and levitated it on a magnetic track. [The Royal Institution] The post Halloween Pumpkin Levitates Thanks to the Power of Superconductivity! [Video] appeared first on … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift liked Teletubbies before they were cool

Thursday 29 October 15:35:24 UTC 2015

TaylorswifteletubbyFeed-tw Feed-fbTaylor Swift was very misunderstood in school. Case in point: her before-its-time Halloween from her youth that she shared on Instagram. “When you dress as the yellow teletubby for Halloween," wrote Swift. "But it’s before Teletubbies got huge so all the kids at school ask you why you’re dressed as a yellow pregnant alien.” See also: Taylor Swift drunkenly pet the … [Link]

Slashdot »  UK Government Says App Developers Won't Be Forced To Implement Backdoors

Thursday 29 October 15:32:20 UTC 2015

Mark Wilson writes: The UK government is sending mixed messages about how it views privacy and security. Fears have been mounting since Prime Minister David Cameron wondered aloud 'in our country, do we want to allow a means of communication between people which we cannot read?' — his view obviously being that, no, we don't want to allow such a … [Link]

Popular Science » This Is What Happens When A Bear Wipes Out An Earthquake Monitoring Station

Thursday 29 October 15:28:28 UTC 2015

The Suspect Max Goldberg/Flickr CC by 2.0 A bear like this one may have cut power to a seismic station in Alaska. This particular bear is innocent until proven guilty. There are plenty of risks to doing fieldwork in the Alaskan wilderness, including the possibility that your innocent equipment will be destroyed by a bear. That's exactly what happened to … [Link]

Mashable » Longtime friends Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush meet in head-on collision in GOP debate

Thursday 29 October 15:25:14 UTC 2015

Bush-rubio-debateFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the third presidential debate of 2016, the political protégé beat the mentor. For 15 years, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Marco Rubio have shared an enduring bond from Miami to Washington. But Wednesday night’s debate put the fissures in their relationship into focus. And it took just 20 minutes to tell which Floridian would come out on top. … [Link]

Mashable » Apple and U2 use VR to put fans 'on stage' next to Bono and The Edge

Thursday 29 October 15:18:48 UTC 2015

Xbox-one-oculus-rift-streamingFeed-tw Feed-fbApple’s experimenting with virtual reality (kind of). As part of U2's European tour, Apple Music and the rock band recently created a virtual reality experience called "The Experience Bus" during their London stop. The experience put fans on the virtual stage alongside Bono, The Edge and the rest of the members as they rocked out to "Song for Someone," according to … [Link]

Mashable » 7 adorable kitten facts to make you feel warm and fuzzy

Thursday 29 October 15:10:40 UTC 2015

Kitten_thumbnail2_no_logoFeed-tw Feed-fb Video: Alisa Stern There are a lot of cat lovers on the Internet, y'all. But if you want to be #1, you'll have to brush up on your kitten facts. Luckily, Mashable has compiled a list of seven must-know tidbits on our feline friends. See also: Puppy facts! Learn, for example, at what age kittens open their teeny eyes for … [Link]

Mashable » Glamour names Caitlyn Jenner, Misty Copeland among 2015's Women of the Year

Thursday 29 October 15:06:21 UTC 2015

Jenner22Feed-tw Feed-fbThis year marks the 25th anniversary of Glamour's Women of the Year awards, which celebrate women's achievements in entertainment, business, philanthropy, and more See also: Jennifer Lawrence wrote an essay asking why she gets paid less than her male co-stars On the cover of the magazine's Nov. 10 issue is Reese Witherspoon, honored not only for her onscreen performances but also … [Link]

Slashdot » China Ends One-Child Policy

Thursday 29 October 15:04:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes: China has scrapped its one-child policy, allowing all couples to have two children for the first time since draconian family planning rules were introduced in 1979. The announcement followed a four-day Communist Party summit in Beijing where China's top leaders debated financial reforms and how to maintain growth at a time of heightened concerns over the economy. China … [Link]

Mashable » Couple announces pregnancy using mom's body to create scenes

Thursday 29 October 14:56:41 UTC 2015

Pregnancy-announcement-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbSimon Schaffrath and his girlfriend Saskia Repp from Frankfurt, Germany are expecting their first child (already named Theodore) in November, and to announce their good news, they decided on an unconventional method, allowing the whole family to get involved Schaffrath, a 27-year-old graphic designer and photographer by day used his artistic skills to create fun scenes using Repp's body as a … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New $14 T-Shirts in Our T-Shirt Store!

Thursday 29 October 14:56:03 UTC 2015

Just a quick post to let you guys know about some of the new t-shirts we’ve just added to our t-shirt store! Check ’em out below! These will be priced at just $14 for a short period of time! By getting one of these t-shirts, not only are you supporting us, you’re also supporting the artists behind these designs! GREATEST … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Journalists Today… [Comic]

Thursday 29 October 14:55:28 UTC 2015

Or more like bloggers today. [Source: CommitStrip | Like CommitStrip on Facebook] The post Journalists Today… [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Adorable rescue kitten learns how to walk without a wheelchair

Thursday 29 October 14:50:46 UTC 2015

Rescue_kitten_learns_to_walkFeed-tw Feed-fb Get your box of tissues ready. Cassidy, a kitten who was rescued by Tiny Kittens Society in Langley, British Columbia, was born with his severe damage to his back legs. The tiny feral kitten was in such poor shape when he was found, his caretakers were unsure whether he could learn to walk without a wheelchair. However, a Facebook video … [Link]

Mashable » Cute baby enters howling competition with dogs

Thursday 29 October 14:45:30 UTC 2015

Dog-baby-howlFeed-tw Feed-fb Listen, kid — you got guts. But this is no place for a human, let alone a baby Larry Woods has a chocolate and yellow lab who just love getting into howling battles. The competitions happen so often, his 5-month-old boy has reverted to primitive human form, joining the dogs in their battle. Spoiler: The boy does not win [H/T:Reddit] … [Link]

Mashable » Doppelgangers meet whilst studying in Germany, become BFFs

Thursday 29 October 14:44:57 UTC 2015

Thumb-2-Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — You hear stories of people meeting their doppelgangers all the time, but they usually disappoint. Not this time. See also: She really does have my face: American woman meets her doppelganger Cordelia Roberts only moved from the UK to Bremen, Germany for her university year abroad this September, but it didn't take long for people to notice something pretty … [Link]

Mashable » Puffins and turtle doves are now at risk of extinction

Thursday 29 October 14:41:46 UTC 2015

42-67178837Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Puffins and turtle doves are now among four UK bird species at risk of extinction, putting them at the same level as the African elephant. Atlantic puffins, Slavonian grebes, pochards and European turtle doves join the "Red List" of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), doubling the number of bird species given "vulnerable" status in the UK … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert snoozes, but not before a bedtime story about America

Thursday 29 October 14:40:52 UTC 2015

Stephen-colbert-bedtime-storyFeed-tw Feed-fb As the new host of the Late Show, it's no surprise that Stephen Colbert wants to drift off to sleep (while wearing a tie) after hearing a relaxing story about corporate greed in America. Fortunately, author Jonathan Franzen stopped by the show on Wednesday to read Colbert a classic. Sweet dreams, America. 'Bad Lip Reading' hilariously takes on the Democratic … [Link]

Mashable » We need sports heroes like Abby Wambach now more than ever

Thursday 29 October 14:40:22 UTC 2015

Abby-wambach-retiresFeed-tw Feed-fbAbby Wambach, a forward for the U.S. women's national soccer team, scored a lot of goals in her 15-year career: 184 of them to be exact She regularly hurled herself toward the goal and sent balls spinning and floating into the net more times than any other player — male or female — in the history of the sport See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Halloween goes to the dogs

Thursday 29 October 14:38:08 UTC 2015

Kimmel_doghallowenFeed-tw Feed-fb These Howloween costumes are furrtastic While you're busy working on your sexy cat or hipster ghost costume for the third year in a row, the pups over at Jimmy Kimmel Live are showing up everyone. We have to pay some credit to talented dog groomer Catherine Opson for the fur dye jobs, even though it was clearly the canines' idea. … [Link]

Popular Science » If Cats Could Speak Human, What Would They Say?

Thursday 29 October 14:33:33 UTC 2015

Creature the cat. Courtesy Chelsey Coombs Chelsey Coombs doesn’t understand her cats. Her 18-month-old male tuxedo cat, Creature, “follows you into the bathroom—you can take a bath or a shower and he just sits there and watches,” she says. He jumps around a lot, meowing insistently whenever a door is closed. While Creature is too invasive, her year-old female tortoiseshell … [Link]

Mashable » 10 super corny ways to flirt using the new emoji

Thursday 29 October 14:30:27 UTC 2015

Emoji-flirtingFeed-tw Feed-fbThere is a time and place for sexting. This is not that place. For those not quite ready to take their texting game to the next level, there are fun (read: incredibly corny) ways to keep it in the PG-13 zone. We've compiled 10 goofy examples of iMessage flirtation in action, featuring none other than the newest emojis available with the … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » The first rule of management: Resist the urge to manage

Thursday 29 October 14:26:14 UTC 2015

Subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast to track the technologies and people that will shape our world in the years to come. In this weeks Radar Podcast, I sit down with Google engineering site lead Ben Collins-Sussman and Tock founder … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert thinks he knows what'll happen in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

Thursday 29 October 14:25:51 UTC 2015

ColbertFeed-tw Feed-fb Are you still weeping and giggling — or "geepling" — about the latest full trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Either way, you'll probably enjoy Stephen Colbert breathlessly predicting what's going to happen in the closely guarded film when it hits theaters in December. The basic gist: "Dark becomes light. Light becomes dark." Sounds pretty plausible, given what we … [Link]

Mashable » A farewell to John Boehner's tears

Thursday 29 October 14:21:23 UTC 2015

Boehner-2Feed-tw Feed-fbTeary-eyed Speaker of the House John Boehner came prepared with a box of tissue when making his final speech in front of the House on Thursday. Surprisingly, though, he didn't need it. Known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, Boehner stepped up to the podium ahead of the election of his successor Paul Ryan. His colleagues rose to their feet … [Link]

Mashable » BBC journalist's laptop seized by police using anti-terror powers

Thursday 29 October 14:20:22 UTC 2015

NewsnightFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Police seized the laptop of a journalist working for BBC's investigative programme Newsnight following an order obtained by a judge under the Terrorism Act. See also: BBC plans to counter North Korean propaganda with news, reports say The BBC said Thursday it was concerned about the use of anti-terror powers after reporter Secunder Kermani was asked to hand over … [Link]

Mashable » 8 modern horror games for the perfect Halloween night at home

Thursday 29 October 14:17:49 UTC 2015

SlenderFeed-tw Feed-fbWith Halloween right around the corner, many people are enjoying the adrenaline rush of a good scare. Gamers are no exception, and the past few years have seen a resurgence in excellent horror titles. Some go for lots of blood and some turn to the supernatural. Others use quiet to mess with your head. In any case, the new wave of … [Link]

Slashdot » Siri Won't Answer Some Questions If You're Not Subscribed To Apple Music

Thursday 29 October 14:17:00 UTC 2015

AmiMoJo writes: A tweet from Tom Conrad has highlighted an issue with Apple's Siri digital assistant. When asked certain questions about music, Siri refuses to answer unless you subscribe to Apple Music. Instead of falling back to a web search for the information, Siri tells the user that it cannot respond due to the lack of a subscription. Apple Music … [Link]

Popular Science » Hugh Herr On The Future Of Bionics

Thursday 29 October 14:10:56 UTC 2015

Hugh Herr Nigel Parry/CPi Syndication After getting caught in a blizzard while mountain climbing at age 17, Hugh Herr lost both his legs to severe frostbite. That hasn’t slowed his pace. Now at 51, the inventor and engineer is a member of IEEE and the co-director of MIT’s Center for Extreme Bionics, where he designs prosthetic legs (including his own), … [Link]

Mashable » 'Bad Lip Reading' hilariously takes on the Democratic debate

Thursday 29 October 14:07:20 UTC 2015

Badlipreading_demdebateFeed-tw Feed-fb Presidential debates are generally a cacophony of politicians and moderators making nonsensical statements that usually have nothing with America and everything to do with Hillary Clinton's email preferences So the folks over at Bad Lip Reading helped make sense of the latest Democratic debate by adjusting a few things Hillary, Bernie and the rest of the gang were arguing about … [Link]

Mashable » 1940: Photos of a sweaty square dance in the Oklahoma Dust Bowl

Thursday 29 October 14:03:30 UTC 2015

SquaredancethumbFeed-tw Feed-fbImage: Russell Lee/Library of CongressIn the midst of the Great Depression, the United States government created the Farm Security Administration (FSA) to address the poverty of rural farmers, migrants and sharecroppers.The FSA hired Roy Stryker to send out a small group of photographers to document the way of life in the Dust Bowl, a region located in the central plains and … [Link]

Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Thursday 29 October 14:01:39 UTC 2015

DanradFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Hollywood Chamber of Secrets Commerce will soon honor actor Daniel Radcliffe with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. See also: Daniel Radcliffe shaved his head to play an undercover neo-Nazi “Fans of all ages have been waiting in anticipation of Daniel’s star ceremony," said Ana Martinez, who produces the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies, in a statement. "They are … [Link]

Mashable » Google to bring balloon-powered Internet to Indonesia's 17,000 islands

Thursday 29 October 14:00:11 UTC 2015

Project-loonFeed-tw Feed-fbDelivering reliable Internet access to a country that has more than 17,000 islands, which are scattered across a vast area of the Indian and Pacific ocean, is a challenge. Luckily for folks in Indonesia, Google is ready to take on that challenge with its Project Loon, which brings Internet access to remote areas via a network of high-altitude balloons See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Google Street View presents the creepiest Halloween ever

Thursday 29 October 14:00:10 UTC 2015

Google-maps-halloweenFeed-tw Feed-fbThis Halloween, you can travel to the world's scariest places without ever leaving the comfort of your laptop. Google Maps has put together a Street View tour of eight of the world's spookiest places. See also: 13 of the world's scariest travel destinations Heebie-jeebies abound in the deserted view of Bodie State Park: Bodie State Park Image: Google MapsAdd a 360 view of decaying … [Link]

Mashable » The Microsoft Band 2 is an improvement, but is this upgrade for you?

Thursday 29 October 14:00:07 UTC 2015

Thumb1_no_logoFeed-tw Feed-fbMicrosoft is back with version two of its part fitness tracker, part smartwatch hybrid, and while there are indeed improvements, there's still a lot left to be desired when it comes to design.Read the full review: http://on.mash.to/1XzBrXo Read more…More about Microsoft, Wearables, Hands On, Tech, and Apps Software [Link]

Mashable » Celebrate Bob Ross with all 403 'Joy of Painting' episodes on Twitch

Thursday 29 October 13:55:52 UTC 2015

BobrossshakeFeed-tw Feed-fbBeloved painter and TV host Bob Ross died 20 years ago. But Oct. 29 is his birthday, and the Internet is celebrating it in the most unusual of places: Twitch. The social video platform secured the rights to all 404 episodes of Ross's art-focused TV series, The Joy of Painting, and they're all set to be broadcast at twitch.tv/bobross between Oct. 29 … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Massive vats of fake meat brewed in goo could change how we eat

Thursday 29 October 13:52:18 UTC 2015

With the first company set up to market artificial meat, we explore the challenges ahead for this farm-free alternative that has chefs pondering its use [Link]

Slashdot » Tech Unemployment Rising In Some Categories

Thursday 29 October 13:36:00 UTC 2015

Nerval's Lobster writes: The technology industry's unemployment rate crept up to 3.0 percent in the third quarter of 2015, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Although that represents an increase from the second quarter, when tech unemployment stood at 2.0 percent, it's nonetheless lower than the 5.2 percent unemployment rate for the U.S. labor market as a … [Link]

Slashdot » Revisiting Why Johnny Can't Code: Have We "Made the Print Too Small"?

Thursday 29 October 12:54:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes: In What is Computer Science?, the kickoff video for Facebook's new TechPrep diversity initiative, FB product manager Adriel Frederick explains how he was hooked-on-coding after seeing the magic of a BASIC PRINT statement. His simple BASIC example is a nice contrast to the more complicated JavaScript and Ruby examples that were chosen to illustrate Mark Zuckerberg's what-is-coding video … [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift files counterclaim in groping lawsuit, saying radio host inappropriately touched her

Thursday 29 October 12:47:33 UTC 2015

Taylorswift2Feed-tw Feed-fbDENVER (AP) — Taylor Swift filed a counterclaim Wednesday against a former Denver radio host who sued her after he said he lost his job because of false accusations that he inappropriately touched her during a photo session. See also: Taylor Swift opens up about Harry Styles, turns 'Out of the Woods' into piano ballad David Mueller sued Swift in U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » 'American Horror Story: Hotel' celebrates 'Devil's Night' with a killer dinner party

Thursday 29 October 12:45:26 UTC 2015

Ahs-mrmarchFeed-tw Feed-fbMuch has been made about Lady Gaga's seemingly endless trysts during her American Horror Story tenure thus far, and her list of lovers grew by one more in the latest episode, "Devil's Night." But for once, Gaga's bloody kisses were not the main event. That distinction belongs to another monster: Aileen Wuornos. See also: Angela Bassett checks into Lady Gaga's heartbreak … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SUPPORT GEEKS ARE SEXY – What is Patreon?

Thursday 29 October 12:44:07 UTC 2015

Last week, I launched my Patreon campaign asking you, dear readers, to help support the site. Many thanks to the 78 people who have decided to help, and to the others who have contributed via paypal as well. As I said, even $1 per month (or more!) could make a huge difference for me if enough people do it. If … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Best Dad [Comic]

Thursday 29 October 12:43:24 UTC 2015

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Mashable » I went to see a One Direction tribute band and it was definitely not perfect

Thursday 29 October 12:41:33 UTC 2015

Boys-copyFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — To say that being a Directioner is a pastime would be an understatement. It’s a way of life. Believe me when I say that I am incomplete without a spritz of Our Moment perfume each morning and that "What Would Harry Do?" is an often recurring question in my mind See also: One Direction dropped the video for 'Perfect' … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 22 Horror Movie Facts [Video]

Thursday 29 October 12:40:51 UTC 2015

Craig Benzine from The Mental Floss show lists 22 fun/scary horror movie facts that you might not be aware of, such as did you know that Wes Craven named Freddy from A Nightmare on Elm Street after a bully he knew in highschool that had this name. [Mental Floss] The post 22 Horror Movie Facts [Video] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Adam Connor on culture, codes of conduct, and critiques

Thursday 29 October 12:27:16 UTC 2015

Subscribe to the O’Reilly Design Podcast, our podcast exploring how experience design — and experience designers — are shaping business, the Internet of Things, and other domains. In this week’s Design Podcast episode, I chat it up with Adam Connor, … [Link]

Mashable » Tampons a luxury? These people disagree

Thursday 29 October 12:16:46 UTC 2015

Tampons_compFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — MPs voted against a move to force the government to cut tax on sanitary products by 305 votes to 287 Monday. The proposed amendment to the Finance Bill would have cut the infamous "tampon tax" that sees VAT of 5% chargeable on tampons and other sanitary goods. See also: People are posing with tampons to break the taboo about … [Link]

Mashable » 25 little ways to get closer to your dream job this week

Thursday 29 October 12:15:37 UTC 2015

Career-pathFeed-tw Feed-fbChanging careers is a big, scary feat. Scratch that. A huge, terrifying feat. When your dream job has pretty much nothing to do with what you've been working toward your entire career — bridging that gap can feel overwhelming. I've been there. I used to wake up daily with the sinking feeling that my job was not what I wanted to … [Link]

Slashdot » How Tesla's Autopilot and Google's Car Are Entirely Different Animals

Thursday 29 October 12:14:00 UTC 2015

Hallie Siegel writes: Developers and futurologists have long talked of two paths to autonomous cars: the incremental path (where autonomous features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous parking etc are slowly added to make the car increasingly autonomous) and the revolutionary path that abandons the human driver altogether — the Google car approach. Robocar expert Brad Templeton compares Tesla's latest … [Link]

Mashable » 11 wonderfully weird buildings that actually exist

Thursday 29 October 12:10:43 UTC 2015

BrunoFeed-tw Feed-fbCreative buildings Image: Mashable Composite, TXMX 2/ FLICKRIf you can dream it, you can build it … apparently. From a house shaped like a snail, to a slithering condo in the form of a Mayan myth, there's no limit to what you can create with a degree in architecture, a really strange idea and enough money. See also: The history of Havana … [Link]

Mashable » Is ad blocking wrong?

Thursday 29 October 12:00:27 UTC 2015

Adblock_thumb_post1Feed-tw Feed-fbThere is a war raging between people who believe that ads are ruining the Internet and those who rely on the ads to make revenue. Read more…More about Advertising, Internet, Mashable Video, Tech, and Apps Software [Link]

Mashable » This British family's Halloween home decorations are genuinely terrifying

Thursday 29 October 11:59:52 UTC 2015

Horwick_house_of_terrorFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Most people go as far as carving a pumpkin for Halloween or maybe getting involved with the odd bit of trick-or-treating, but there's one family in Preston, UK, that takes things a whole lot further. See also: 5 creepy new British books guaranteed to scare you this Halloween Every year, father Chris Walton completely transforms his home into … [Link]

Mashable » Silenced by riot police: Inside Turkish TV network during government crackdown

Thursday 29 October 11:47:05 UTC 2015

BuguntvFeed-tw Feed-fbISTANBUL — As we continued our broadcast in a locked control room of Bugun TV, our eyes continuously checked the glass door. Our colleagues outside were texting to us that additional police forces had entered the building. Any moment now, they would storm into the control room and cut off our broadcast. See also: Turkish journalists arrested in chaotic media crackdown … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bumblebees deployed to spray crops with pesticides

Thursday 29 October 11:40:26 UTC 2015

A Canadian firm is using bees to deliver tiny amounts of pesticides to the flowers of crops, aiming to cut indiscriminate spraying of plants [Link]

Mashable » British death exhibition has skeletons, mummies and even fantasy coffins

Thursday 29 October 11:38:01 UTC 2015

CrowFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Aside from taxes, there's nothing more certain in life than death. Daniel Defoe knew that. As did Benjamin Franklin. Many are keen to avoid the subject, though. A new exhibition in Bristol is hoping to change that, attempting to de-stigmatise the issue and encourage more discussion around death and dying. Death: The Human Experience, which was two years in … [Link]

Mashable » China will abandon its one-child policy after almost 40 years

Thursday 29 October 11:33:31 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-491510586Feed-tw Feed-fbChina is abandoning its longstanding one-child policy, and will officially allow couples to have two children, Xinhua says. The state-run news agency sent out a tweet on Thursday with the news, issued by the ruling Communist Party after its four-day meeting to chart out the country's next five years. See also: Single Chinese women, banned from freezing their eggs, flock abroad … [Link]

Mashable » 'Titanfall' returns in 2016, but it's not what you're expecting

Thursday 29 October 11:30:31 UTC 2015

Titanfall-art-1Feed-tw Feed-fbTitanfall is going to be a mobile game. It's something new, we know that much. And it's in the hands of Particle City, a new studio funded by a shared investment between Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment and Nexon, the publisher currently working to bring PC shooter Titanfall Online to Asian markets. See also: 7 Ways to Be a Hero in 'Titanfall' Respawn's 2014 debut … [Link]

Slashdot » Motorola Unveils Droid Turbo 2, Claims Shatterproof Display, 48 Hour Battery

Thursday 29 October 11:29:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes: We've seen leaks and teasers for Motorola's new Droid Turbo 2 Android flagship for weeks. However, the Lenovo-owned company officially announced the smartphone, and it offers two highly sought after features: a long-running battery and a shatterproof display. Its battery has a 3760mAh capacity, allowing the Droid Turbo 2 to operate for up to 48 hours per charge. … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Dotcom reveals more about his blockchain-inspired alternative Internet

Thursday 29 October 10:33:15 UTC 2015

DotcomFeed-tw Feed-fbKim Dotcom, the creator of notorious file hosting service MegaUpload.com, took time from fighting extradition charges in New Zealand on Thursday to address the Sydney startup conference SydStart via video link. The pitch? His coming alternative Internet, MegaNet. Wanted in the U.S. under criminal copyright violation charges, Dotcom said that despite Edward Snowden's revelations about NSA spying opening up "the eyes … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 29 October 2015

Thursday 29 October 10:26:17 UTC 2015

Australia Floating the Idea of Cloud Passports — Under a cloud passport, a traveller’s identity and biometrics data would be stored in a cloud, so passengers would no longer need to carry their passports and risk having them lost or … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Video Deal/Day: Client-Side Data Storage for Web Developers – $24.98 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Thursday 29 October 10:25:12 UTC 2015

Get "Client-Side Data Storage for Web Developers" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-10-30 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Tulip-murdering dog arrested by Scottish police in 'early morning dawn raid'

Thursday 29 October 10:05:20 UTC 2015

Scottish_police_arrest_tulip_murdering_dogFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Tulip-owning residents of the Dumfries and Galloway area of Scotland can finally rest easy; after a lengthy police investigation, a local flower-murderer has finally been apprehended. See also: Nurse moved to tears after seeing elderly patient react to police puppy Dumfries Galloway Police Division shared the update — which explained how they'd arrested a 5-month-old lab called Dudley in … [Link]

Mashable » 6 reasons why Glasgow is the scariest place to be this Halloween

Thursday 29 October 9:40:57 UTC 2015

42-17774276Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — With its long nights, Gothic Revival architecture and ghost story-packed past, there isn't anywhere that smashes Halloween better than Glasgow. Public hangings at Glasgow Green were the main form of gruesome entertainment back in the day, but the Scottish city now offers up enough Halloween activities to keep even the most fiendish ghouls satisfied. See also: 9 terrifying British … [Link]

Slashdot » $600k Fine Over Data Center Death

Thursday 29 October 9:32:00 UTC 2015

judgecorp writes: UK contractors Balfour Beatty and Norland have been fined £380,000 ($580k) after an electrician was electrocuted while working on a data center owned by finance firm Morgan Stanley. The fine follows mounting concern that safety is being compromised because of the need for data centers to remain online non-stop. This leads to pressure for contractors to work on … [Link]

Mashable » The OnePlus X is OnePlus' best looking phone yet

Thursday 29 October 9:23:12 UTC 2015

Oneplus-x-thumb-2Feed-tw Feed-fb OnePlus already has a reputation for solid budget smartphones but its latest handset could be its best value yet. The Chinese company unveiled the OnePlus X Thursday, it's cheapest and most beautiful smartphone yet. It delivers a solid set of specs in a slick frame with a price that will be difficult to beat. See also: OnePlus 2: Is the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why pleasing AI headhunters could help you land your perfect job

Thursday 29 October 9:16:46 UTC 2015

Recruiters already use computers to sift through job applications – but this automation can mean they miss potential star employees. There might be a better way [Link]

Mashable » 40 African leaders just made a fashion statement by donning Narendra Modi's signature look

Thursday 29 October 9:14:36 UTC 2015

Indo-africa-summitFeed-tw Feed-fbSince being elected to office last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sharp dressing and flamboyant wardrobe have consistently made headlines both in India and abroad. Yesterday, his government took his sartorial diplomacy a step further when over 40 African heads of state donned traditional Indian attire at a dinner held on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Africa Summit in New … [Link]

Mashable » This comedy video satirizes Bollywood’s most common romantic cliché

Thursday 29 October 9:03:11 UTC 2015

Second_cut.00_01_27_08.still004Feed-tw Feed-fb Indian comedy collective The Viral Fever’s latest sketch is a satire on that evergreen Bollywood cliché found in every romantic movie. The hero and heroine meet for the first time after bumping into each other at college, the books carried by the heroine scatter around them, and as the hero helps her pick them up, it’s love at first sight. … [Link]

Mashable » 7 adorable kitten facts all cat lovers must know

Thursday 29 October 8:55:10 UTC 2015

Kitten_thumbnail_no_logoFeed-tw Feed-fbBrush up on your kitten knowledge. Read more…More about Pets, Animals, Cats, Kittens, and Watercooler [Link]

Mashable » Google Photos for Android now lets you hide specific people

Thursday 29 October 8:45:16 UTC 2015

Google-photosFeed-tw Feed-fbSometimes, you just don't want to remember certain people — an ex, maybe — but you don't want to erase all those old photos, either The new version of Google Photos for Android (1.8) has a solution: It now lets you hide a specific person from appearing under People. If you do that, that person will also stop appearing in the … [Link]

Mashable » Copenhagen's morning traffic isn't what you'd imagine in a big city

Thursday 29 October 8:39:08 UTC 2015

Ap_12030216940Feed-tw Feed-fbThe phrase "rush hour" typically conjures a mental image of cars and trucks lined up bumper-to-bumper, honking and frustrated at their immobility. The morning traffic in Copenhagen, however, reveals a different scene. Copenhagen resident Jim Slade filmed a short video for bike store Larry vs. Harry showing dozens of people during their morning commute. The three car lanes are practically empty … [Link]

Mashable » Unsuspecting drone gets knocked out of the air by soccer ball

Thursday 29 October 8:27:52 UTC 2015

Soccer-droneFeed-tw Feed-fb Don't you just hate when you're flying along, minding your own business, and you get decked in the face by an errant soccer ball? That's what happened to this unsuspecting drone, whose pilot clearly thought it would be a good idea to film bird's-eye footage of a youth soccer game So, in case you didn't gather the lesson from all … [Link]

Mashable » No one bids on Michael Jackson's Neverland on Chinese site Taobao

Thursday 29 October 8:09:21 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-1326611Feed-tw Feed-fbMichael Jackson's sprawling home went on sale for a day on Chinese market site Taobao, but failed to attract any bidders. Known as the Neverland Ranch, the property went up for auction Tuesday at a starting price of 500 million yuan ($78.6 million). According to users on social media, around 400 people set up alerts for bids, and 44,000 viewed the … [Link]

Mashable » Humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Ukraine as winter approaches

Thursday 29 October 7:30:07 UTC 2015

Ap_410278486225Feed-tw Feed-fbPOPASNA, Ukraine — On a bench in the center of this war-wrecked town, Galina and Sergei, two elderly pensioners, soak up the warmth of the sun on an otherwise chilly autumn day as they tell stories of the hardships they've endured over the past 18 months. Around them are buildings with shattered windows and blown-apart rooftops, painful reminders of the time … [Link]

Mashable » 13 quirky 'Harry Potter' costume ideas to make your Halloween as magical as possible

Thursday 29 October 7:28:33 UTC 2015

Harry_potter_halloween_costume_quirky_ideasFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The phrase "Harry Potter fancy dress" would probably make most people think of a chunky pair of black glasses and a scar quickly drawn on someone's forehead with a black felt tip pen — but the thing is, it can be so much more interesting than that. See also: 12 inventive Halloween costume ideas all 'Game of Thrones' fans … [Link]

Slashdot »  UK Government Says App Developers Won't Be Forced To Implement Backdoors

Thursday 29 October 7:05:00 UTC 2015

Mark Wilson writes: The UK government is sending mixed messages about how it views privacy and security. Fears have been mounting since Prime Minister David Cameron wondered aloud 'in our country, do we want to allow a means of communication between people which we cannot read?' — his view obviously being that, no, we don't want to allow such a … [Link]

Mashable » Yamaha wants its motorcycle-riding robot to be faster than humans

Thursday 29 October 5:18:32 UTC 2015

MotobotFeed-tw Feed-fb Japanese motorcycle giant Yamaha created a robot that is learning how to copy a motorsports champion. At the Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday, the company revealed Motobot, its autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot, which can to ride an unmodified motorcycle. Yamaha wants Motobot to ride faster than 200 km/h (124 mph) on a racetrack, but the company did not disclose the … [Link]

Slashdot » CIOs Say New Talent and Old Tech Don't Mix

Thursday 29 October 4:35:00 UTC 2015

StewBeans writes: Usually when an article references "what keeps IT leaders up at night," it's a chance to talk about "shadow IT," losing control of tech spending, hackers, or some other overly-hyped concept. Adam Dennison, publisher at IDG Enterprise, opposes this interview tactic and says that "reports of pain are greatly exaggerated." IT leaders don't mind shadow IT or sharing … [Link]

Mashable » Obama administration supports trans student's discrimination lawsuit

Thursday 29 October 3:48:34 UTC 2015

Ap_206091930882-1Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a historic show of support for transgender civil rights, the Obama administration filed a legal brief in federal appeals court backing a transgender student's sex discrimination lawsuit Wednesday The friend-of-the-court brief supports a lawsuit filed against Virginia's Gloucester County School District by 16-year-old Gavin Grimm, a transgender male student who is challenging the district's ban on students who wish to … [Link]

Mashable » Jeb Bush says daily fantasy football needs 'some regulation,' but first brags about his own team

Thursday 29 October 3:10:56 UTC 2015

Ap_744892710670Feed-tw Feed-fbThe daily fantasy sports industry is now so mired in scandal that even Jeb Bush thinks it needs to be regulated. Bush, who has sought to paint himself as the tech-friendly 'Uber candidate,' said the burgeoning daily fantasy industry needs to face "some regulation" during Wednesday night's GOP debate on CNBC. See also: 8 things to know about business for the … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Christie takes up disputed 'Ferguson effect' during debate

Thursday 29 October 2:51:02 UTC 2015

Chris-christie-debateFeed-tw Feed-fb The so-called "Ferguson effect" is now officially a Republican talking point. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie seized on comments last week by FBI director James Comey, in which he suggested that police are reluctant to aggressively enforce the law in the post-Ferguson era. "The president's appointed FBI director has said this week that because of a lack of support from … [Link]

Mashable » Handsome Ginger Prince Harry visits D.C. on behalf of wounded soldiers

Thursday 29 October 2:37:10 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-4946953621Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Obamas welcomed a special guest to Washington on Wednesday: Prince Harry, who was visiting to promote the upcoming 2016 Invictus Games for wounded military service members. During a meeting with President Barack Obama, the handsome ginger prince told him that he'd had "huge amounts of fun" stealing the idea for the international competition from the U.S.-based Warrior Games and then … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook just made it easier to share content from other apps

Thursday 29 October 2:34:28 UTC 2015

Zuck-f8Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook is redesigning the way its iOS users share content from third-party apps inside of Facebook. The social network showed off a new share extension for iOS Wednesday that makes it easier for people to control what they are sharing and who they share updates with See also: Facebook just made it easier to talk to people you're not friends with … [Link]

Mashable » Increasing Australia’s refugee intake would boost economy, report says

Thursday 29 October 2:28:17 UTC 2015

Refugees1Feed-tw Feed-fbThere is a strong economic argument for increasing Australia's refugee intake, according to a report published this week by the University of Technology Sydney. The report examines the outcomes of the Ignite small business initiative, which is run by Settlement Services International and supports refugees who are interested in starting their own businesses. SEE ALSO: Meet Australia's next generation of refugee … [Link]

Mashable » Personalized Mii avatars will invade your smartphone in Nintendo's first mobile game

Thursday 29 October 2:26:59 UTC 2015

MiiisFeed-tw Feed-fbNintendo’s first mobile game stars a very familiar character: you. Or rather, the cartoon version you make of yourselfMiitomo, announced late Wednesday night at a press conference in Kyoto, Japan, will feature personalized avatars familiar to anyone who has owned a Wii, Wii U or 3DS handheld See also: Nintendo's new president brought Wii and 3DS to the U.S. According to … [Link]

Mashable » Verizon courts developers with new Internet of Things platform

Thursday 29 October 2:25:47 UTC 2015

VzwFeed-tw Feed-fbVerizon is making a bigger push into the Internet of Things. At a press event in San Francisco Wednesday, the company revealed its far-reaching plan to make a dent in the rapidly growing space. Verizon's strategy revolves around a new web-based platform for developers, new partnerships and using its LTE network to help companies get devices online faster. See also: What … [Link]

Mashable » Ben Carson appears to be very tired at the GOP debate

Thursday 29 October 2:09:29 UTC 2015

Ben-carson1Feed-tw Feed-fbMaybe it's the Colorado air pressure, or perhaps it's just his normal personality, but many people watching Wednesday night's GOP debate have noticed that Ben Carson appears to be very, very tired. Noting his soft tone and frequent pauses, Twitter users are poking fun at the GOP presidential candidate for his "bedtime story-ready" voice. (Of course, people have been ribbing him … [Link]

Slashdot » FDA Approves Drug That Uses Herpes Virus To Fight Cancer

Thursday 29 October 2:03:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: U.S. regulators have approved a first-of-a-kind drug that uses the herpes virus to infiltrate and destroy melanoma. Nature reports: "With dozens of ongoing clinical trials of similar 'oncolytic' viruses, researchers hope that the approval will generate the enthusiasm and cash needed to spur further development of the approach. 'The era of the oncolytic virus is probably … [Link]

Mashable » Desperate Michael Jordan sweetens $15 million mansion deal with Air Jordans

Thursday 29 October 1:59:54 UTC 2015

5-fullFeed-tw Feed-fb Even Michael Jordan isn't above sweetening the deal After struggling to sell his 56,000-square-foot Chicago mansion for the past three years, the NBA legend has halved its price to a little under $15 million — and offered to outfit its buyer with every edition of Air Jordans ever made, which really sounds like one of the coolest signing bonuses of … [Link]

Mashable » This woman is fine with letting a venomous spider walk on her face

Thursday 29 October 1:59:23 UTC 2015

Spider950Feed-tw Feed-fb If you're in the mood to feel unsettled, watch this video showing a venomous, Golden silk-orb weaver spider, crawl all over this woman's face like it ain't no thing. Completely at ease, the woman in the video, Lisa Donovan, seems pretty unfazed by the whole situation. We'd be impressed if we weren't currently trying not to puke and cry simultaneously. … [Link]

Mashable » What's your biggest weakness? The Republican candidates' answers

Thursday 29 October 1:31:45 UTC 2015

Ap_931882851963Feed-tw Feed-fbThe first question of the third Republican debate was, "What is your biggest weakness?" Some answers were on point, others were bizarre, and we're still scratching our heads about Ted Cruz. Read more…More about Gop Debate, Us World, Politics, Us, and Gop 2016 [Link]

Mashable » Baby giraffe and elephant are best pals despite height difference

Thursday 29 October 1:31:44 UTC 2015

63110481_h40391341Feed-tw Feed-fbNothing is cuter than an unlikely animal friendship. Kiko the baby giraffe was found abandoned in Meru National Park, Kenya. Loboito, a three-week-old elephant calf, was rescued from Samburu, Kenya. See also: Chill farm cat just wants to hang with his pig best friend Now, they're together at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage in Nairobi National Park. And they chill … [Link]

Mashable » All of Donald Trump's attention-seeking quotes from the GOP debate

Thursday 29 October 1:31:33 UTC 2015

DonaldtrumpFeed-tw Feed-fbIs America great yet? The never-tiring Donald Trump continues to blaze forward, more evident than ever during Wednesday's GOP debate (the third this primary season). He didn't get nearly as much speaking time as before, but that didn't stop him from spouting some curious statements. See also: Republican debate on CNBC: The biggest moments Unlike Trump, we have grown weary, but … [Link]

Mashable » Australians don't speak with a drawl because of a drunken past, experts say

Thursday 29 October 1:20:14 UTC 2015

StrayaFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralians have been accused of a lot of things in their time, but the latest claim is that the population is walking around talking with a sloshed accent Sure, we love a cask of wine here and there, but to say we talk like flamin' drunk galahs all the time is total bloody garbage An opinion piece on The Age by … [Link]

Mashable » The cloud could soon let Aussies travel without a passport

Thursday 29 October 1:01:21 UTC 2015

PassportFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATE: Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:48 p.m.: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirms security of utmost important when considering cloud passport. Australians could soon leave their old paper passports at home if a new proposal endorsed by Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop goes ahead. The idea of a cloud passport was proposed at a diplomacy-focused hackathon at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) … [Link]

Mashable » Apple TV review: Channels are dead — the future of TV is apps

Thursday 29 October 1:01:10 UTC 2015

Thumb11Feed-tw Feed-fb Welcome back, Apple TV. It's been a while. After more than three and a half years since it had a major hardware update, the new Apple TV is finally shipping to consumers. See also: Inside Apple's perfectionism machine With the new Apple TV, Apple is embracing the idea that the TV channel is dead and its future is apps. With … [Link]

Mashable » 8 things to know about business for the presidential debates if you don't know anything about business

Thursday 29 October 0:45:14 UTC 2015

Wall-street-1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Republican presidential debates tonight are sure to include the kind of business jargon that makes people skip straight to the crossword puzzle. And that's before you get to the grandstanding, bloviating, and general political loudness There is no need. What the presidential candidates know about business is easily learned. (No, really — they're not the most informed people in the … [Link]

Mashable » Slack finally lets you create group chats easily

Thursday 29 October 0:26:45 UTC 2015

GrptxtFeed-tw Feed-fbSlack is the increasingly popular choice for businesses in need of an internal chat tool, but until now the app made it difficult to start a private group chat, say with three or four people. But Slack's latest update allows anyone to easily turn a private, direct message into a group chat. See also: Twitter officially drops 140-character limit… for direct … [Link]

Popular Science » Ed Dwight, the African American Astronaut who Never Flew

Thursday 29 October 0:23:42 UTC 2015

Ed Dwight USAF NASA’s early astronaut corps was anything but diverse. The criteria astronaut hopefuls had to meet in the late 1950s and 1960s was so strict that those eventually selected to fly in space were all cut from the same mold: white, younger middle-aged men with test pilot experience, advanced degrees in aeronautical engineering, and military experience standing under … [Link]

Mashable » CNBC's moderators made everyone mad during the Republican debate

Thursday 29 October 0:16:54 UTC 2015

Cnbc-445Feed-tw Feed-fbCNBC took a beating on Wednesday night from start to finish for its Republican presidential debate. CNBC anchors Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick and John Harwood served as the primary moderators, and they were the target of candidate jabs for much of the night. In the run-up to the main event, CNBC's analysts engaged in vamping that struck many as borderline nonsensical. … [Link]

Slashdot » National Coalition Calls for Campus Censorship of "Offensive" Speech

Thursday 29 October 0:15:00 UTC 2015

schwit1 writes with this opinion piece from Eugene Volokh who teaches free speech law at UCLA School of Law, about the push to ban "offensive" speech and censor websites on campus. He writes: "A large coalition of advocacy groups has asked the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights to pressure colleges to (1) punish students for their speech … [Link]

Mashable » Yamaha just unveiled a sports car in Tokyo. We're intrigued.

Thursday 29 October 0:12:05 UTC 2015

Yamaha-sports-ride-conceptFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen I think of Yamaha one of two things come to mind: motorcycles or pianos. Diverging from that two-pronged product portfolio, Yamaha has come to the Tokyo Motor Show with both a sports car and a pair of electric motorbikes. See also: Nissan IDS: Is this how self-driving cars will behave in the 2020s? The car is called the Sports Ride … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Money sidetracks climate negotiators ahead of Paris summit

Thursday 29 October 0:07:52 UTC 2015

The last leg of negotiations on a UN climate deal set to be finalised in December has focused on the $100 billion a year needed to fund the changes [Link]

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