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.
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Winston The White Corgi is the Cutest Stormtrooper in This Galaxy [Video]
Winston The White Corgi might be a little short for a Stormtrooper, but he definitely makes it up by being the cutest one in this galaxy! [Winston The White Corgi] The post Winston The White Corgi is the Cutest Stormtrooper in This Galaxy [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » TalkTalk Hack: 4% of Customers' Data Accessed In Cyber Security Breach
Amanda Parker writes: TalkTalk has announced that 156,959 customers had their personal details accessed as a result of the recent attack on its website, in which 15,656 bank account numbers and sort codes were stolen. In an update, the firm also said the 28,000 credit and debit card numbers that were accessed were obscured, i.e. had part of the number … [Link]
Mashable » Greg Hardy assault photos: More damning proof of NFL priorities
Notorious domestic abuser Ray Rice is still unemployed after footage emerged last season of him decking his then-fiancée (now-wife). But don't think for a moment the two events are as related as they might seem — Rice is more than likely jobless because his production had tailed off, not because of any moral code within the NFL. If Rice was as … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Warcraft' Movie's Long-Awaited Trailer Drops
Durotan, first Chieftain of the Frostwolf Clan Legendary Pictures It's been a decade since we first heard rumblings about a movie adaptation of Warcraft, the seminal fantasy battle video game franchise. Now the first full trailer was finally unveiled at this week's Blizzcon, where the gaming company Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating the 21st anniversary of Warcraft. And what better way … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch This Jetpack Do Strange Things Near Ellis Island
JB-9 Jetpack In Flight Jetpack Aviation Most jetpacks aren’t. The catchy term for personal flying devices includes ducted fans, rockets, engine-powered wing suits, and even hovercraft, but rarely does the device involved actually use jets. Perhaps aware of this incredibly misnamed category, jetpack makers Jetpack Aviation bill their JB-9 device as the “world’s only jetpack.” Here’s what it looks like … [Link]
Mashable » World's first 3D-printed car could cost you $53,000
Local Motors, the world's most prominent maker of 3D-printed cars, announced this week that it plans to offer pre-sales of its series of 3D printed models starting in spring 2016. It estimates the sticker price for the LM3D series, including the new Swim model seen above, to be around the $53,000 mark. See also: Audi just 3D printed a mini 1936 … [Link]
Mashable » Chloë Grace Moretz is set to play title role in 'The Little Mermaid'
LOS ANGELES — Chloë Grace Moretz is going to be a part of your The Little Mermaid world. The 18-year-old Kick Ass star is set to play the title character in the feature adaptation from Universal Studios and Working Title, Variety first reported Friday. SEE ALSO: 10 horrible lessons in love from 'The Little Mermaid' Like the Disney animated version from … [Link]
Slashdot » Pro-Privacy Webmail ProtonMail Pays Ransom, But Hit By DDoS Attack Anyway
An anonymous reader writes: The new pro-privacy, pro-encryption webmail service ProtonMail has been under a sustained DDoS attack since November 3. They received a ransom demand a few days ago, along with a brief demonstration of how effective the DDoS attack was. They were advised to pay the ransom, and they complied. Unfortunately, the attackers launched the DDoS anyway. Here's … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gangnam Style' may soon be a statue in South Korea
Sometimes art can imitate life — and other times, life can imitate the Internet "Gangnam Style," which currently has racked up almost 2.5 billion YouTube views since it was released in 2012, took down then-reigning YouTube champ Justin Bieber and encouraged a conversation about geography with Dennis Rodman And now, it may live immortally in real life, too. See also: K-pop … [Link]
Mashable » Woman gives birth one hour after realizing she’s pregnant
Some women know they’re pregnant right away, and some take a little bit longer. Judy Brown, 47, went to Beverly Hospital in Beverly, Massachusetts this Wednesday, complaining of severe abdominal pain. She thought she had a gallstone. Upon examination, doctors revealed to Brown that her gallstone was, in fact, a baby. Just one hour later, Brown gave birth to a healthy … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: IPFS, Ontotext, Harpseal, Pandexio SDKs
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 » NYC photographers gather for a #MashMeet at the 'World's Biggest Selfie Stick'
Mashable partnered with ASICS to host a #MashMeet last weekend, in celebration of the New York City Marathon. During the early afternoon hours of Halloween, local Instagrammers, some dressed in costumes, came together to walk down New York's scenic High Line and take beautiful photographs before ending at Gansevoort Plaza, where ASICS built an eight-story-tall selfie stick. Their #WorldsBiggestSelfieStick stood … [Link]
Slashdot » Report: Google Wants To Design Its Own Smartphone Chips
An anonymous reader writes: Google has been stepping up its efforts to build higher quality Android phones, and one thing holding it back is Qualcomm's SoC technology. According to two reports in The Information (paywalled: [1], [2]) Google is now looking for other partners, and may even jump into chip design itself. The company has already done some design work, … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence accidentally (and hilariously) kissed Natalie Dormer
Let's be honest: Who among us can say we've never accidentally kissed a friend square on the lips? The ever-relatable Jennifer Lawrence proved it can happen to the best of us during Thursday's Hunger Games premiere in London, where she attempted to give co-star Natalie Dormer a quick peck-on-the-cheek and, instead, smooched her She recovered with the awkward grace we … [Link]
Mashable » Blogger's '100 years of beauty' video chooses to honor 'real women'
The last 100 years isn't just about beauty and fashion, it's also about the real women who wore the looks. Series like Cut Video's "100 Years of Beauty" and the many different iterations out there show how beauty standards have changed over he last century in fun and charming ways. While they touch on some historical significance, they can't always … [Link]
Mashable » Why Twitter's small feature change may actually be a big deal
This week on MashTalk, we look at the backlash to Twitter's decision to replace "favorites" with "likes" and how it may reveal larger issues with the company. See also: I have no love for Twitter hearts We also discussed the continued success Facebook reported in its earnings and a controversial new Netflix feature designed to help parents. Listen to the … [Link]
Mashable » Follow Waldo wherever he goes via your Instagram feed
Where’s Waldo? Everywhere on Instagram. One of the toughest brain teasers you had as a kid just got as easy as scrolling through your phone. The anonymous creator, who goes by Wally, behind @WallyFound on Instagram just wants to create art and connect with people through his clever and quirky photography series. See also: 'Plastic Bags of New York' profiles NYC's … [Link]
Popular Science » Are drone swarms the browser of the future?
BitDrones Color Selector In Flight Screenshot by author, from YouTube With a press of a single drone, the drone swarm flies into position. Lit cubes change color and maintain their formation, adjusting dimensions to slight physical manipulation. By now, the Graphic User Interface (arrows on flat pictures of folders in a monitor) is over 40 years old. Is the Drone … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer would like women's magazines to stop pitting her against the Kardashians
Dear women's magazines: Amy Schumer would like you to stop asking us to choose "who wore it best." Schumer was a guest of honor at the 2015 Women's Media Awards on Thursday night, which gave her the perfect platform to deliver a speech about the struggles women face in media — and what better way to confront the issue than to … [Link]
Mashable » Adnan Syed from 'Serial' wins new hearing
Adnan Syed, the man whose murder conviction became a national story after being featured on the podcast Serial, is officially getting another chance. A Baltimore judge reopened Syed's case on Friday, and his lawyers will be able to present new evidence about his whereabouts on the day of the 1999 disappearance of his high school classmate Hae Min Lee, who was … [Link]
Mashable » Wake up this morning and get yourself Tony Soprano's Escalade
Simply buying a Cadillac Escalade won't necessarily make you look like a mobster. But buying this Escalade might. That's because it was driven by Tony Soprano himself. See also: 5 things to know about Bond's Aston Martin DB10 before seeing 'Spectre' This American luxury truck didn't just make a cameo on HBO's celebrated drama: It was used for exterior shots involving … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian claims North West Instagrammed this bikini snap of her
Accidentally Instagramming is so hot right now. Maybe the app should consider a childproof setting Ariana Grande recently and "accidentally" Instagrammed herself kissing her Nickelodeon co-star, and now Kim Kardashian says North West published an old bikini shot of her mom to 51 million followers without permission See also: Kim Kardashian caught sharing a doctored image It seems unlikely that North, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 tips to get the most out of your campaign in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III'
Call of Duty: Black Ops III makes some radical changes to the game's campaign mode. You still run through a series of levels that, together, tell a story, but there's a lot more going on in each level and a giant pile of reasons to run through them again and again. See also: 'Black Ops 3' is like no 'Call of Duty' … [Link]
Slashdot » Veteran Spaceflight Engineer Talks About Governance for Space Exploration (Video)
Meet Tom Moser. (And if that piece of oral spaceflight history wasn't enough, here's a second one.) He's been involved, one way or another, as engineer or manager, with every American manned space flight program since 1963. Now, among other things, he's thinking of ways multiple governments and private companies can share their resources to make future space exploration feasible, … [Link]
Mashable » How Backstreet Boy AJ McLean is raising awareness of social injustice
We sat down with AJ McLean, a Backstreet Boy, and spoke with him about the political awakening that led to the creation of his latest singleRead more: http://on.mash.to/1MNJe2a Read more…More about Music, Song, Activism, Watercooler, and Videos [Link]
Mashable » Philadelphia becomes the first World Heritage City in the U.S.
PHILADELPHIA — America's birthplace is the country's first World Heritage City, putting it on par with Jerusalem, Cairo, Paris and other places recognized for their impacts on the course of human events. The Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) voted on Philadelphia's candidacy Friday at its biennial conference in Arequipa, Peru. See also: Hitchhiking robot decapitated in Philadelphia Philadelphia, the nation's … [Link]
Mashable » Toyota to spend $1 billion on artificial intelligence research
Toyota announced Friday that it will spend $1 billion over the next five years to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) research and development company. Headquartered in a facility in Silicon Valley near Stanford University, the company, called Toyota Research Institute (TRI), will employ around 200 researchers and engineers. A second center will also be established in Cambridge, Massachusetts near Massachusetts Institute … [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon’s New Bookstore Has All The Perks Of Its Website, But Without The Variety
Amazon Books AP Photo/Elaine Thompson On Nov. 3, Amazon opened its doors to its first brick-and-mortar retail store, Amazon Books. After playing a major role in the shuttering of thousands of American bookstores, Amazon has opened a bookstore of its own. Located in Seattle’s University Village, Amazon Books has the look and smell of a traditional shop. But given its … [Link]
Mashable » 7 things we learned from the new Japanese ‘Star Wars’ trailer
It happened again: Lucasfilm and J.J. Abrams massively trolled us Abrams, a man of few words these days, specifically said there would be no more trailers before the Dec. 18 release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But the slyest marketing team in the galaxy still sneaked a few new images into the Japanese version of the U.S. trailer from … [Link]
Mashable » Elegant pieces of furniture double as bike racks
Riding a bike to work is a great workout and a smart way to cut down on emissions. But city dwellers often find it difficult to store their two-wheeled treasures. That's why Chilean designer Manuel Rossel created a line of furniture that doubles as — you guessed it — bike storage. See also: Hipsters rejoice! This contraption makes your bike sound … [Link]
Mashable » 'Project Runway' winner shatters the fashion industry's status quo
On Sept. 11, six Project Runway finalists showed collections at Skylight at Moynihan Station for the reality series' annual New York Fashion Week show. The designs of one contestant — whose identity was kept secret at the time to avoid spoilers — made a particular splash And on Thursday night, the designer behind that line — Ashley Nell Tipton — was … [Link]
Popular Science » Now You Can Kickstart A Music Album Just For Your Cat
A cat on a speaker Geoff Sloan/Flickr CC By 2.0 Your music taste is terrible. Or at least that’s probably what your cat would say, if she could. Not just because your cat is a curmudgeon, but also because your cat probably has a different sense of what sounds good. We humans like to hear sounds in the range of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WARCRAFT: The Official Full Length Movie Trailer is HERE! [Video]
FOR THE HORDE! The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision … [Link]
Mashable » Pikachu licks subway pole with its disgusting hand tongue
No, Pikachu! Why would you do that? Coming into any contact with the subway pole is gross enough, but while on the D.C. Metro, this Pikachu licked the pole. It also appears to have a modified human-hand tongue, which is just disgusting. See also: Genius kid provides the best reasoning to his math problem Ooooh front page. Had to wake my … [Link]
Mashable » It's gonna take a lot to drag you away from this Shiba Inu dancing to 'Africa'
Hurry, boy (or girl)! Your new favorite Vine is waiting here for you. Everyone knows that dogs' antics are always funnier set to music. Case in point: this Vine from Overl00k featuring a very excited Shiba Inu and Toto's 1983 hit "Africa," which are two of the best things the world has to offer. See also: Diligent Shiba is going into retirement after … [Link]
Popular Science » iPhone 7 Rumors Point To Upcoming Panic Mode, Synaptics Screens
iPhone 7 Rumors Apple Touch ID could learn a new trick in the next update: panic mode The iPhone 7’s release date isn’t coming anytime soon, but that isn’t stopping Apple from iterating. The company’s current flagship device, the iPhone 6S, brought 3D Touch, Live Photos and faster fingerprint scanning—all features we tested in our review. For next year, however, … [Link]
Mashable » Baby goat joyously reunites with his mother after vanishing from fair
GusGus, a baby pygmy goat recently vanished from the Arizona State Fair. He was found by a man walking his dog near a canal in Phoenix. He has since been reunited with his mother — a very joyous occasion for all involved. [Additional reporting by The Associated Press] Read more…More about Us, Watercooler, Videos, Standalone News, and Baby Goat [Link]
Slashdot » Surry Nuclear Reactors To Extend Lifespan To 80 Years
QuantumPion writes: Dominion Virginia Power today will formally seek a second license extension for its Surry nuclear power plant, becoming the first utility in the U.S. to try to push the operating range for nuclear reactors to 80 years. If successful, the utility's pair of reactors in Surry County would be eligible to operate past 2050. The Surry plant, along … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Halo Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Halo is a massive and beloved franchise with a huge fan base. But even then, some of the fans don’t even know just how deep this universe goes. Here are ten Halo facts some of even the most die-hard Halo fans might not have been aware of. [Gameranx] The post 10 Halo Facts You Probably Didn’t Know appeared first on … [Link]
Mashable » NASA's newly released photos capture rocket explosion in graphic detail
There are few technological mishaps as jarring as a rocket explosion. About one year ago, an Orbital Sciences Antares rocket, carrying no people but thousands of pounds of supplies for the International Space Station, exploded just after liftoff See also: 'It's gonna be loud': 7 eyewitness videos of the Antares rocket explosion The destruction of the space vehicle sent out a … [Link]
Mashable » First trailer for 'Warcraft: The Beginning' is wall-to-wall fantasy
For more than a decade, we've only seen the world of Azeroth as it is realized in Blizzard's carefully constructed World of Warcraft sandboxes That changes today, as the debut trailer for Warcraft: The Beginning is here. And hey, look at that: it's all right. The story shows humans and orcs being forced to put aside their differences when a new arrival threatens all … [Link]
Popular Science » The Antares Explosion, World's Smallest Snail, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Mashable » Sir Richard Branson wants to colonize Mars, but he's willing to share
It’s no secret that a group of charismatic spaceflight entrepreneurs wants to set up shop on Mars one day. Virgin Galactic founder and billionaire Sir Richard Branson and SpaceX founder Elon Musk are just two of the many businesspeople that hope to one day travel to the cold, desert-like red planet See also: Space travel is dangerous. There will be no … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook won't let you mention this website anymore
Facebook has stopped allowing its users to mention the name of another social network on its apps and website, but it's not for the reason you might think. The site is Tsu.co, an invite-only social network that is premised on the idea of sharing ad revenue with its users. The problem, it seems, is the site became a huge source of … [Link]
Mashable » Bloodthirsty kangaroo bully chases Australian golfers
If you play golf in Florida, you have to worry about big-ass alligators invading the green. If you play golf in Australia, we learned this summer, you have to worry about well-intentioned kangaroos tidying up the course But wait just a dang minute here — turns out not all Australian golf kangaroos are quite so friendly See also: The France … [Link]
Mashable » Little boy knows where our poop actually goes better than us all
Have you ever wondered what happens when you flush the toilet or watch water go down the drain? A young expert explains how NYC wastewater management works with the help of his momRead more: http://on.mash.to/1RCJm2K Read more…More about Kids, New York City, Poop, Watercooler, and Videos [Link]
Mashable » Trump says he dumped racy 'SNL' skits to stay on top of Iowa polls
A recent CNN/ORC poll revealed that Donald Trump is the top Republican Presidential candidate in Iowa — and the businessman isn't about to put his spot in jeopardy. In fact, he's so serious about staying up in the polls that he opted not to appear in certain sketches during his upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live. See also: 'SNL' accidentally posted … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Play Services 8.3 Gives Devs More Control Over Sign-In
Google this week began updating the majority of Android devices to Play Services 8.3. The updated APIs impact a number of services and features across the Android platform that developers should be aware of moving forward. [Link]
Slashdot » Why New Antibiotics Never Come To Market
citadrianne writes: New antibiotics are generated naturally over time by bacteria, as weapons in their ongoing chemical warfare against other microbes. Predicting where and when they can be found relies mostly on good fortune and following a hunch. Scientist Brian Murphy's hunch is that the bacteria which live on freshwater sponges could be a hive of new chemicals. "We don’t … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Amazing Full Size “Halo” Needler Replica Features Motorized Needles [Video]
From Tested: The new Halo just came out, and along with it comes this full-size Needler prop from NECA toys. It’s based on official game files from 343 Industries, and impressively scaled too. We compare this official prop with the one built by Volpin Props back in 2013, and show some unique things about each model. Get one for $299 … [Link]
Mashable » JetBlue launches premium class from New York City to the Caribbean
JetBlue is providing well-heeled New Yorkers another option for getting to the Caribbean beginning Saturday, with new "Mint" service to Barbados and Aruba. The two Caribbean locales are the first JetBlue destinations to get the premium seat offering since the airline launched Mint in June of last year. See also: Why Virgin America's newest route to Hawaii is unlike the others … [Link]
Popular Science » In Greece, Driverless Buses Are Now Accepting Passengers
A local resident takes a photo of the tiny CityMobil2 driverless bus in Trikala, Greece. Each bus can fit 12 passengers. AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis Greek commuters have a new way to get to work: a completely driverless bus that operates within normal traffic. The buses are part of a program that has been running in Trikala, Greece, since earlier this … [Link]
Mashable » Backstreet Boy AJ McLean tries his hand at activism with police brutality-focused video
The CNN app changed Backstreet Boy AJ McLean's life. The singer, who rose quickly to fame in the '90s, has grown up since his boy band's early days. Now he has a three-year-old daughter and her future to think about. So McLean decided he needed to be more informed. He downloaded the app in order to keep up with news … [Link]
Slashdot » The 'Trick' To Algorithmic Coding Interview Questions
Nerval's Lobster writes: Ah, the famous "Google-style" algorithmic coding interview. If you've never had one of these interviews before, the idea is to see if you can write code that's not only correct, but efficient, too. You can expect to spend lots of time diagramming data structures and talking about big O notation. Popular hits include "reverse a linked list … [Link]
Mashable » World's chillest cat bobs his head along to 'Hotline Bling'
This cat is more mellow than you will ever be — and, bonus, he really appreciates Drake When his owner turns on "Hotline Bling," this cat knows his jam is on, and makes the most of the listening experience by bobbing his head in solidarity and appreciation … Orrrr his owner his just scratching his head in time with the … [Link]
Mashable » 14 'Favorite Things' that only Oprah can afford
Oprah has outdone herself The media queen and arbiter of all things good and tasteful revealed her hotly anticipated Favorite Things list for the 2015 holiday season. And just as you'd hoped, it features a host of luxury items that are just too good for mere mortals. See also: Oprah phoned Gayle King to offer some tough, but necessary lipstick feedback … [Link]
Mashable » Trouble using Touch ID with iOS 9.1? You're not the only one.
Don’t call it Touch ID-gate, but more than a handful of users report a similar problem. A handful of users in Apple's Support Communities report that Touch ID is buggy and unresponsive with iOS 9.1. Users say Touch ID works more slowly — and often not at all — when updating to iOS 9.1 from a previous iOS version. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » A 9-year-old boy was shot dead in Chicago. That's not where his story ends.
Nine-year-old Tyshawn Lee was walking to his grandmother's house from school earlier this week when someone lured him into an alley, according to police He was shot to death moments later in what police believe is a targeted killing. That alley is now covered in balloons, teddy bears and short messages that read "Tyshawn, we love you," and "Love you, Lil … [Link]
Mashable » Starz ballet drama 'Flesh and Bone' misses the pointe
Flesh and Bone is a sharp, unflinching look at the cutthroat, self-destructive world of professional ballet — a fearlessly bold drama that peers behind the gauzy curtain of a glamorous industry to examine the relationship between beauty and pain, all shepherded by the woman responsible for one of the greatest hours of television ever produced. (That'd be creator and executive producer … [Link]
Mashable » First-of-its-kind baby dinosaur skull is unveiled at New Mexico museum
Paleontologists have unveiled the first baby Pentaceratops skull ever discovered. It was airlifted from the desert badlands and transported to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. [Additional reporting by The Associated Press] Read more…More about Us World, Us, New Mexico, Dinosaur, and Paleontology [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rossification [Comic]
For those who are not aware yet, all of Bob Ross’s episodes of “The Joy of Painting” are now available online. [Source: Berds And Nerds | Like “Berds And Nerds” on Facebook | Follow “Berds And Nerds” on Twitter] The post Rossification [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » 3D print extra bits for old objects to help extend their life
New printing systems create additions that can augment and repair things we already own [Link]
Slashdot » Finland Releases National Emoji Collection
jones_supa writes: Finland has rolled out images of a couple in a sauna, a legendary Nokia phone (the 3310) and a heavy metal music fan as part of a set of official national emojis to be used in communication. Billing the use of national symbols for themed emojis as a world first, the government plans to publish the full set … [Link]
Mashable » Chemical weapons watchdog says mustard gas was used in Syria
A chemical weapons watchdog says it has concluded that mustard gas was in fact used by militant groups in Syria earlier this summer, which constitutes a war crime. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) says the chemical weapon, which is outlawed under the Chemical Weapons Convention, was used during an August attack in Aleppo, a populated city in … [Link]
Popular Science » Badass Bill Nye Is Our New Favorite Meme
Smoking Bill Nye Bill Nye’s Global Meltdown/National Geographic Over the last few years, Bill Nye "the Science Guy" has started to shed his clean cut persona. When he was on the cover of Popular Science’s September 2014 issue, Nye got into a pretty gritty photo-shoot. He even cursed earlier this year in a NSFW Amy Schumer sketch where he explains … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Payfirma Announces Beta for Bitcoin API
Payfirma Corp., a Vancouver-based multichannel payments company, is launching their Bitcoin API that allows businesses to accept Bitcoin along with other traditional payment methods. [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's Model S on Autopilot gets the real test — navigating New York City traffic
Mashable’s Chris Perkins tests Tesla's self-driving beta in its flagship Model S P90D.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1MNjKSF Read more…More about Tesla, Tesla Model S, Tech, Apps Software, and Dev Design [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hot Jupiters may have formed through planetary billiards
The first exoplanets found were gas giants orbiting close to their stars – a study suggests they could be built from collisions of several smaller planets [Link]
Mashable » Vaults of centuries-old skeletons and coffins discovered beneath NYC street
When construction workers started digging below New York City's Washington Square Park this week, they discovered two vaults — which, when they cracked them open, contained splintered coffins and human bones. No, this isn't the plot of a new Halloween movie. See also: Historic flooding has caskets floating to the surface in South Carolina The remains and the coffins are both … [Link]
Slashdot » Breakthrough Algorithm Reported For Graph Isomorphsim
JoshuaZ writes: A major open problem in graph theory is how efficiently one can tell, given two graphs, whether or not they are isomorphic — that is, whether they're the same graph with just the labels changed. This problem is famous, along with factoring integers, as a problem that is potentially in between P and NP in difficulty. Now, Laszlo … [Link]
Mashable » 'Call of Duty' will be a film franchise. So what does that mean, exactly?
One of the first projects for the freshly-launched Activision Blizzard Studios will be a Call of Duty movie. Or movies. And possibly a TV show. It's all very vague at this point, but also completely unexpected given the truckloads of cash each new Call of Duty brings in every year. See also: 'Black Ops 3' is like no 'Call of Duty' game you've played … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » JET ENGINE vs TICKLE ME ELMO [Video]
I know you all want to see this. I can’t even begin to tell you how satisfying watching this video was for me. Warning: Just in case you have a jet engine lying around, don’t try that at home… or in fact, anywhere. I have a jet engine and a truck, you have creative ideas for me to blast stuff … [Link]
Mashable » This poor guy's Twitter feed explodes whenever John Lewis releases a Christmas ad
LONDON — Somewhere in Blacksburg, Virginia, there's an unfortunately named American man dealing with a Twitter feed full of strangers talking to him about the moon. Confused? You're not as confused as John Lewis was a few years back, when he suddenly started getting bombarded by enthusiastic British people giving him their opinion on the UK's most famous Christmas advert. See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Skylanders' TV series snags key 'Futurama' writer, top voice talent
Breathe easy, parents. There's a new Skylanders headed your way that won't require you to buy 37 different action figures alongside a $60 video game. Skylanders Academy is one of the first projects for Activision Blizzard Studios, the video game mega-publisher's newly launched film/TV arms. There's no premiere date to share just yet, nor are there details on the story or delivery mechanisms. We don't … [Link]
Popular Science » Why The Obama Administration Rejected The Keystone XL Pipeline
President Obama in the Oval Office The White House Obama just called TransCanada's bluff. Flanked by Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry in the White House's Roosevelt Room, Obama officially announced the rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline. In his remarks, Obama noted that the pipeline had taken on an outsized role in politics, with some … [Link]
Mashable » Volunteers heading home from Calais reportedly stopped by police under anti-terror law
LONDON — Two members of an aid group returning from Calais have been detained by police using legislation designed to prevent terrorism, according to reports. Two people from the London2Calais group, one of many established in recent months to provide aid to the large migrant and refugee camp known as the "Jungle," were stopped and held for three hours under the … [Link]
Slashdot » LA's Smart LED Street Lights Boost Wireless Connectivity
An anonymous reader writes: Los Angeles will introduce a smart street lighting system, featuring connected LEDs and fully-integrated 4G LTE wireless technology. In a collaboration between Dutch tech firm Philips and Swedish telco Ericsson, the SmartPole project aims to deliver LA citizens public lighting which is energy efficient and improves network performance in urban areas. By the close of this … [Link]
Mashable » Republican front-runner Ben Carson admits fabricating West Point scholarship
BALTIMORE — Ben Carson has built his brand and his presidential campaign on a rags-to-riches success story that took him from Detroit to Johns Hopkins here in Baltimore. But as he rises in the polls — even eclipsing Donald Trump in some early state and national stories — his biography is drawing more scrutiny. A new chink in Carson's backstory came … [Link]
Mashable » Disgruntled koala doesn't appreciate being rescued from backyard pool
A family in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia found a little koala stranded in their backyard pool, and made a snappy effort to rescue the little guy However, this particular marsupial was a bit grouchy about the being taken from the pool. He grumbled and growled pretty loudly throughout the whole ordeal, until he was finally placed on a … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer's spot-on rant begs for phone-free weddings
We live in a time where we stopped enjoying the moment and started documenting the moment. We see the lives through a 6-inch screen pressed to our face, and the only memories we have are accessible through our Instagram pages Well one photographer has had enough. Thomas Stewart of Thomas Stewart Photography in Southern Highlands, Australia posted a Facebook rant on … [Link]
Mashable » Tim McGraw's 'Damn Country Music' is available now, dammit
Damn good news, Tim McGraw fans. The country crooner's new album, Damn Country Music, is available now. McGraw's 14th studio album to date, he considers it one of his best, is a melting pot of modern country music and classic country roots, he says in an interview with Good Morning America, where he kicked off the album release "There's some songs … [Link]
Slashdot » Comcast Expanding Data Cap Locations, Training Reps To Avoid Subject
An anonymous reader sends news that Comcast is about to expand its 300GB data cap to more cities in the Southeastern U.S. "Newly capped areas include Little Rock, Arkansas; Houma, LaPlace, and Shreveport, Louisiana; Chattanooga, Greeneville, Johnson City, and Gray, Tennessee; and Galax, Virginia." This happened at the same time organizations are calling on the FCC to investigate Comcast for … [Link]
Mashable » 5 destinations that are making tourism sustainable
Tourism can be a double-edged sword for local communities. The positives are obvious — visitors bring revenue that can sustain and lift an economy — but so are the negatives: Too many outsiders can ruin the authenticity of a culture, and people who aren't invested in the future of a place often don't make decisions as responsible as those who are. … [Link]
Mashable » Silicon Valley darling Square is worth less than it was a year ago, and the good times may be over for unicorns
All eyes in Silicon Valley are now looking cautiously at Jack Dorsey — but not because of Twitter. Square, the payments startup that Dorsey runs when he's not busy trying to save Twitter, revealed in a filing Friday that it plans to price its upcoming public offering at between $11-$13 per share At the mid-point of that range, Square would have … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Japanese Star Wars “The Force Awakens” Trailer has TONS of New Footage! [Video]
And fortunately, the trailer is in English! 🙂 Hope is not lost today… it is found. Check it out! [Youtube] The post New Japanese Star Wars “The Force Awakens” Trailer has TONS of New Footage! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Someone mashed up the new John Lewis advert with 'Star Wars' and it's spectacularly brutal
The new John Lewis Christmas advert means tears, but it also means mashupsLots of mashups. The advert went live on Friday morning, and in the space of just a few hours Twitter was already packed with moon-related parodies and puns. See also: Britain's Christmas adverts are taking over the TV, and it's only November Now, thanks to British comedy website … [Link]
Mashable » Obama rejects Keystone XL oil pipeline in huge win for environmentalists
The Obama administration rejected the Keystone XL oil pipeline on Friday, handing a major victory to environmentalists after a seven-year review process that gave rise to a grassroots climate activist movement. President Barack Obama announced his decision at a morning news conference in the White House Roosevelt Room, alongside Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden. "The State … [Link]
Mashable » Redditors share their best, worst and weirdest Airbnb stories
When it comes to renting out your home, there's the good, the bad, and the weird. Airbnb and other short-term rental services have made it easier than ever to host travelers from all over the world. But results vary: You could meet a new lifelong friend or a mortal enemy, though more likely the relationship will fall somewhere in between. See … [Link]
Mashable » Baby goat who was stolen from his mother enjoys a wonderful reunion
A baby goat taken from his mother has finally been reunited with her. No kidding. Phoenix's CBS 5 reported that a baby goat, named GusGus, was found wandering the streets of Phoenix after he was stolen from the Great American Petting Zoo. GusGus had accumulated a legion of fans after the story of the little vagabond spread across the web. See … [Link]
Mashable » I tested Tesla Autopilot in Manhattan traffic — and lived to tell about it
Video: Rill Causey "If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere." While that line (or variations of it) generally refers to people, it can also apply to cars. New York City is one of the worst places in the world to drive, so I tend to see it as the ultimate challenge for cars. Otherwise … [Link]
Popular Science » New International 'Star Wars' Trailer Still Doesn’t Have Luke
TIE Fighters In Flight Screenshot by author, from YouTube There are exactly 41 days and 12 hours until Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theaters, not that anyone is counting. Until the release, fans, superfans, casual observers, and uh, paid writers are poring over every new slice of footage released, trying to divine the plot from fractions of moments. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 2015: 42% of Women and 37% of Men Own a Video Game Console
According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center 4 in 10 adults own a video game console in the US in 2015. If we take a closer look at this number and split it between genders, we can observe that 42% of women have a game console at home, while only 37% of men do. Other statistics reveal … [Link]
Popular Science » Obama Administration Rejects The Keystone XL Pipeline
Keystone XL pipeline promotional image TransCanada Promotional image used on the official website of the Keystone XL pipeline. The U.S. government will formally reject granting permission to complete the Keystone XL pipeline across the U.S.-Canada border, according to The Wall Street Journal. CNN further confirmed that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had come out against the project: President Obama … [Link]
Mashable » When Brigitte Bardot met Pablo Picasso, notorious ladies man
Image: Jerome Brierre/RDA/Getty ImagesWhen Brigitte Bardot met Pablo Picasso in 1956, she was 21 and he was 74. Picasso had a long and successful career as an artist behind him, and Bardot had already made 17 films.Picasso was best known as one of the pioneers of Cubist painting, but in his career he experimented with a variety of techniques and media.In … [Link]
Slashdot » 3D Printed Objects Found Toxic To Fish Embryos
itwbennett writes: Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have found that the parts of two common types of 3D printers are toxic to zebrafish embryos. The researchers made this discovery accidentally when a graduate student whose work involves developing tools for studying zebrafish embryos "noticed that zebrafish embryos die after exposure to parts from the 3-D printer." According to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dying Star Wars Fan Gets Advance Screening #ForceForDaniel
A terminally ill man has enjoyed a private screening of The Force Awakens following a successful social media campaign. Mark Hamill was among those who called for Disney to let Daniel Fleetwood see the new Star Wars movie before its official release next month. The 31-year-old Fleetwood is dying of an aggressive lung cancer named spindle cell sarcoma. He was … [Link]
Mashable » Brazil mining dams breach, swamping whole town in deadly red sludge
Over a dozen people are thought to be have been killed after two dams burst in rural southeastern Brazil, triggering a wall of sludgy mining spoils to cascade down a valley and wipe out an entire town, burying residents alive. It was initially reported that the 170-meter (560-foot) high Fundão Dam, which was holding back a 40 square kilometer (15.4 square … [Link]
Mashable » A determined barber helped an autistic boy through his first proper haircut
LONDON — A barber from Wales shared the story of how he was able to give an autistic boy "his first proper haircut" after months of trying to help him overcome his fear. James Williams, known as "Jim the Trim," is a barber from Neath Port Talbot in Wales, UK. On Tuesday, he described on his Facebook page how he gave … [Link]
Popular Science » The Allen Telescope Array Hunted For Alien Megastructures And Found Nothing
Hat Creek Observatory, where the Allen Telescope Array is located Colby Gutierrez-Kraybill/Flickr CC By 2.0 Could there be aliens around the star KIC 8462852? You may either be relieved or disappointed to find out that the Allen Telescope Array scanned the star for evidence of advanced civilizations, and has come up empty. The star attracted a lot of attention last … [Link]
Mashable » The NFL is the real villain in new trailer for 'Concussion'
"Drop it, or they'll be doing your autopsy," a sinister voice warns Dr. Bennet Omalu in the latest trailer for Concussion See also: A concussion pill could prevent brain damage in football players Will Smith plays Omalu, the neuropathologist who discovered a specific form of brain trauma we now know as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. The latest trailer is … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable kid answers the big question: Where does our poop go?
Most people try not to think about their brown after they flush it down into another world. Aside from a slight reminder wafting through the bathroom, that doo doo is long gone and that explanation is good enough. But we like to ask the really important questions, so we had New York City waste management expert explain exactly what happens … [Link]
Mashable » Stranded, frantic and frustrated: Scenes from Sharm el-Sheikh airport
Sharm el-Sheikh airport was full of stranded travellers Friday, as both British and Russian tourists waited to go home from the Red Sea resort that has been at the center of the investigation into the crash of a Russian passenger plane on Oct. 31 The UK stopped flights to and from the Egyptian resort on Wednesday after fears that a terrorist … [Link]
Mashable » A visual history of James Bond: The villains, the women, the cars and the gadgets
Share this story Share Tweet Illustrator Bob Al-Greene Art Director Dustin Drankoski Read more… More about James Bond, Entertainment, and Film [Link]
Mashable » Stop the presses. Here is a baby pug with a mustache pacifier.
As if Pugsy the pug wasn't adorable enough already, he has gotten ahold of a mustache pacifier There is literally nothing better than a baby pug holding a mustache pacifier in its mouth, you guys. A PACIFIER There is nothing more to say, except to thank the Internet for delivering us with this nugget of goodness. Disgruntled koala doesn't appreciate … [Link]
Mashable » Turbulent shelf clouds put on specatcular show over Sydney
A storm front on Friday moved across the sky in Australia toward the city of Sydney. An epic shelf cloud overtook the blue sky and gave onlookers a terrifying yet very cool-looking show. Read more: http://on.mash.to/1WEYjT2 Read more…More about Weather, Australia, Us World, Storms, and Climate [Link]
Mashable » This Android malware is so bad, you might be better off buying a new phone
We’ve seen Android malware that takes your photos and videos for ransom, and there's one that can mimic your phone's shutdown process and spy on you even though the phone appears to be off. But a new family of malware, detailed by security firm Lookout on Wednesday, is probably the scariest we've heard of: It's so hard to remove that, in … [Link]
Slashdot » Should Programmers Be Called Engineers?
New submitter nervouscat writes: Game designer Ian Bogost argues that programmers shouldn't use the term "engineer" to describe themselves. He says the tech industry has "cheapened" the title, and that it's more aspirational than anything else. Quoting: "Traditional engineers are regulated, certified, and subject to apprenticeship and continuing education. Engineering claims an explicit responsibility to public safety and reliability, even … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba buys China's version of YouTube for $3.7 billion
Imagine if Amazon bought YouTube. That effectively just happened, but with their Chinese equivalents. The Alibaba Group, the Chinese e-commerce giant, announced Friday that it has reached a deal to buy Youku Tudou, one of China's leading online video sites, which is said to reach more than half a billion users Alibaba will pay roughly $3.7 billion for the company. Alibaba … [Link]
Mashable » You can actually order the pizza from 'Home Alone' today
Home Alone is turning 25 this month, and you can celebrate with your very own cheese pizza, ya filthy animal Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and UberEATS have partnered to bring Home Alone fans (and fast food fans) Kevin McCallister's favorite pizza, from fictitious pizza chain "Little Nero's." See also: Woman takes engagement photos with love of her life: pizza The … [Link]
Mashable » Big-name YouTubers will take their pranks to the big screen
YouTubers VitalyzdTV, Roman Atwood and Dennis Roady are set to take their pranks to the big screen. Lionsgate announced Friday that it's picking up the trio's film, Natural Born Pranksters. The movie, produced and financed by Collective Digital Studio, will launch day-and-date in theaters, electronic sell-through and VOD in early 2016. The news underlines Lionsgate's efforts to grow its in-house digital … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. economy just added more jobs than anybody expected
America just received maybe its best news of the year about the prospects for more jobs The U.S. economy added more jobs in October than any other month so far in 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which measures how many people in the U.S. are employed The unemployment rate now sits at a flat 5% after total employment … [Link]
Mashable » Mormon church won't accept kids of same-sex couples unless they disavow parents
The Mormon church took a firm stance on same-sex relationships late Thursday night when it announced that the children of gay couples who live together wouldn't be baptized. The stance was clarified in additions to a church handbook which it said were approved for "immediate implementation." See also: Mormon church leaders announce support for LGBT rights — with a catch "A … [Link]
Mashable » Putin halts all Russian flights to Egypt amid security concerns
President Vladimir Putin suspended all flights from Russia to Egypt on Friday until more is known about what caused the crash of a Russian airliner, agreeing to a recommendation made by Russia's top intelligence chief. "Putin instructed the government to work out mechanisms for the implementation of these recommendations… and to ensure repatriation of Russian citizens," said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. … [Link]
Mashable » 21 of the funniest reactions to the new John Lewis Christmas ad
LONDON — As you've probably noticed if you've been anywhere near the Internet in the last few hours, the new John Lewis Christmas advert was released this morning. See also: Tesco is genuinely advertising a job for a 'Christmas Light Untangler' #ManOnTheMoon basically involves a little girl sending a Christmas present to an elderly man living on his own on the … [Link]
Slashdot » Linus's Thoughts on Linux Security
Rick Zeman writes: The Washington Post has a lengthy article on Linus Torvalds and his thoughts on Linux security. Quoting: "…while Linux is fast, flexible and free, a growing chorus of critics warn that it has security weaknesses that could be fixed but haven't been. Worse, as Internet security has surged as a subject of international concern, Torvalds has engaged … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hotline Bling' performed entirely with phone sounds
Just when you think you've seen every possible version of Drake's "Hotline Bling," the Internet delivers yet another treasure This version of the song, performed by Andrew Huang, is composed entirely of different phone sounds — tapping, clicking and whirring. Who knew that telephones could create such funky beats? Oh yeah, and don't forget the dance moves. There are still … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Venomous pseudoscorpions use huge pincers to hitchhike on bats
A small type of arachnid struggles to get from A to B – so it hitches a ride on board bats instead, using its large pincers to hold on [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny' plays favorites with Warlocks for this weekend's rare gear sale
Every Friday is a holiday when you're a Destiny fan. That's when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game's social spaces to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be picked up from random loot drops, Xur has the goods for you. See also: 'Black Ops … [Link]
Mashable » Adele isn't allowed to send her own tweets because of too much drunk tweeting
LONDON — Adele may have smashed all kinds of streaming and sales records with her new single "Hello," but it seems her managers don't trust her with her own Twitter account. The singer's tweets have to be signed off by several people, Adele admitted on a Graham Norton BBC special, as she has a history of drunk tweeting. Perhaps that's why … [Link]
Mashable » 'Wonder Woman,' 40 years later: The classic TV premiere's top feminist moments
Sometimes the best man for the job is a woman. Especially when it comes to superheroics Last week, Supergirl became fall's highest-rated debut series, proving to the world that skirts go with capes as well as spandex tights. The CBS show was a long time coming: It's been 40 years since the premiere of TV's first, and last, major live-action superheroine … [Link]
Slashdot » MI5 'Secretly Collected Phone Data' For Decade
An anonymous reader writes: The UK's controversial Investigatory Powers draft legislation has acknowledged for the first time that British intelligence agency MI5 has been collecting huge amounts of data on phone calls since 2005. "The draft bill aims to give stronger legal cover to the activities of MI5, MI6 and the police and introduce judicial oversight of spying operations. It … [Link]
Mashable » There's a new 'Star Wars' trailer, and it's got a surprising amount of new footage
The Friday gods are smiling down upon us. A new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been released for Japan — and it features a surprising amount of new footage. Check it out above We'll be breaking down the new scenes as fast as we can below. Check back soon! Hillary Clinton is pretty sure she could beat … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton is pretty sure she could beat Bill in an election
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took over Jimmy Kimmel live Thursday night, delivering a relaxed performance that proves just how fun she can be. (Hillary is fun, guys. Seriously. Just so, so fun.) See also: Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign apparently runs on more than just pizza Her finest moment, though, probably came when the talk show host asked the former … [Link]
Mashable » Aziz Ansari's 'Master of None' is funny, thoughtful and heartbreaking
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Don't judge a movie by its trailer. And maybe most importantly, don't judge a TV show by its pilot. Which isn't to say that there's anything wrong with the first episode of Aziz Ansari's new Netflix comedy, Master of None, all 10 episodes of which debut on the streaming service Friday. It's fluid and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 69% Off UltraFire 7w 300lm Mini Cree Led Flashlight Torch with Adjustable Focus Zoom – $3.14 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the UltraFire 7w 300lm Mini Cree Led Flashlight Torch with Adjustable Focus Zoom for just $3.14 plus free shipping. That’s 69% off on the flashlight’s regular list price of $9.99. I have 4 or 5 similar flashlights spread around my house for emergencies, and these are great when you’re working … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hey! You Suck at That! [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Movies That Stole Footage From Other Films [Video]
Here are 6 movies that reused footage from other films. [Screen Rant] The post Movies That Stole Footage From Other Films [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Halo 5: Guardians – Review
So is Halo 5 just another FPS or does it do the amazing series justice? The review might surprise you. [HALO 5] The post Halo 5: Guardians – Review appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Russians are outraged over this Charlie Hebdo cartoon
Moscow is outraged over a cartoon in France's Charlie Hebdo that mocks the Russian plane crash in Egypt. "This has nothing to do with democracy, self-expression or whatever. It is pure blasphemy," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to Russia's TASS news agency. "I am not commenting on moral standards of the French — this is a concern of theirs … [Link]
Mashable » Britain's Christmas adverts are taking over the TV, and it's only November
LONDON — It might only be November but the UK's biggest retailers have been busy churning out emotionally driven, minute-long blips of Santa, snow and sprouts that are sure to send you into a festive frenzy See also: These boozy Christmas advent calendars will get you through December So if you're not feeling in the Christmas spirit just yet, why not … [Link]
Slashdot » Senators Attempting To Remove Robocall Loophole
New submitter bearded_yak writes: Last week, it was reported here that a loophole for debt collection robocalls had found its way into the budget bill. In the end, the loophole survived. Now, several senators want to remove it with Senator Ed Markey's "Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone calls" (HANGUP) Act. Meanwhile, according to an article at Consumerist, "the Federal … [Link]
Mashable » Coldplay reveals details of possible final album, 'A Head Full Of Dreams'
LONDON — After spending the last few days taunting fans on Twitter, Coldplay has announced details of its forthcoming album, A Head Full Of Dreams. The band's seventh record will be released on December 4 and feature guest appearances from Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher and Tove Lo. See also: Coldplay's Chris Martin played a surprise show in a small Delhi bar Our … [Link]
Mashable » Why the obsession over bathrooms is the worst thing for transgender rights
A transgender American can be a sibling, parent, child, friend, co-worker and even part of the Kardashian clan That is how far we've come in 2015: The stigma that once surrounded gender identity is giving way to compassionate conversations about a journey that can be so challenging, many people wait years or decades to embark on it publicly See also: The … [Link]
Mashable » India gets its first transgender police officer
2015 has been a year of several firsts for India’s transgender community. The country's first transgender mayor was elected in January, its first transgender college principal appointed in May, and the first transgender idol for the Durga Puja festival inaugurated last month. Now, Chennai resident K Prithika Yashini is all set to became India’s first transgender sub-inspector for the police force … [Link]
Mashable » Salty, smooth mussels on a bed of cream cheese is your wildest bagel dream
There’s a reason why some food combinations are not popping up on your Instagram feed — they're not pretty. In this "Secret Food Confession", "Jon" our anonymous subject, describes his late night food secret: canned mussels on a cream cheese bagel. Read more…More about Lifestyle, Home, Food, Bagels, and Weird Food [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 6 November 2015
Grantland and the Surprising Future of Publishing (Ben Thompson) — writing is good for reach, podcasts and video good for advertising $. The combination is powerful. Security and the Linux Kernel (WaPo) — the question is not “can the WaPo … [Link]
Mashable » Britain's first official ISS astronaut did 4 hours of space toilet training
LONDON — British astronaut Tim Peake has said he hopes to inspire a new generation to study STEM subjects and consider careers in those industries by his dispatches from the International Space Station (ISS). Peake was speaking at a press conference at the Science Museum in London, which was broadcast on Periscope and can be watched online, during his last visit … [Link]
Slashdot » Canada Reinstates Mandatory Census, To Delight of Social Scientists
Eloking writes with news that the government of Liberal Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be reinstating the mandatory long-form census that the outgoing government had ended. Science reports: "The new Canadian government today announced it would restore the country's mandatory long-form census. 'Our plan for open and fair government starts today with restoring the long-form census,' said Navdeep Bains, … [Link]
Mashable » Irish women are tweeting the prime minister about their periods in abortion ban protest
DUBLIN — Irish women have taken a new approach to their campaign against the country's abortion ban — they're tweeting the Taoiseach, the country's prime minister, about their menstrual cycles. See also: Congress proves it's now impossible to talk sanely about abortion Started by comedian and writer Grainne Maguire, the campaign is calling for the government to #repealthe8th, the eighth amendment … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the surprising peace talks between ad-blockers and a major media group
If any one company is at the heart of the recent ad blocking phenomenon, it's Eyeo GmbH, the German software developer behind the popular extension AdBlock Plus. An estimated 200 million people now actively use ad blockers worldwide — nearly two thirds the number of people who have a Twitter account — and a good majority of them use AdBlock Plus. … [Link]
Mashable » This tiny French town is still making pocketknives by hand
Though you might think they're reserved just for grandfathers and boy scouts, pocketknives are a tradition in a tiny French town. The knife-making history in Laguiole dates back more than two centuries. Laguiole knives were known for their craftsmanship and folding design. The basic knife was elaborated on when a trademark notch on the top and other features – like corkscrews … [Link]
Mashable » 'Plastic Bags of New York' profiles NYC's most compelling grocery receptacles
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Then you'll love Plastic Bags of New York. Unless this is your first day on the Internet, you've probably seen Humans of New York, the moving photo blog profiling New York City's always-compelling inhabitants. Now, Plastic Bags of New York profiles NYC's most compelling grocery receptacles. See also: 'Humans of New York' shares … [Link]
Mashable » Tesco is genuinely advertising a job for a 'Christmas Light Untangler'
LONDON — We all know there are few things in this world more teeth-grindingly annoying than having to untangle your Christmas lights after fishing them out of the attic every year. See also: With 1,500,000 lights, this family wins at Christmas No matter how carefully you wrapped the things up in January, upon opening the box again they will always, ALWAYS … [Link]
Mashable » UK investigators believe a bomb was placed in Metrojet plane's hold
LONDON — UK investigators working to ascertain what caused the Metrojet plane crash on Oct. 31 that killed all 224 on board believe a bomb was placed in the hold, according to reports. Flights from Sharm el-Sheikh to the UK were suspended Wednesday and Thursday while intelligence officers analysed information based on intercepted communications between militants in the Sinai Peninsula in … [Link]
Slashdot » Y Combinator, the X Factor of Tech
universe520 writes: Since 2005 YC has taken on batches of promising founders, and this month will celebrate the funding of its 1,000th startup. Though about half of its startups have failed, which is typical of early-stage investing, it has had a head-turning record of success. In addition to Airbnb, YC has had a hand in Dropbox, a cloud-storage firm, and … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Craig and Stephen Colbert parody Bond in this hilarious scene
Daniel Craig may have spent the last couple of months being relentlessly miserable about the Bond franchise, but that doesn't mean he hasn't got a sense of humour. See also: 'Spectre' review: Bond blusters back in a whirlwind of a movie During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he starred in a spoof Spectre scene that featured … [Link]
Mashable » 100 women did yoga on that vertigo-inducing glass bridge in China
A group of 100 fearless women got together for a photoshoot on a glass bridge in China, which spans 900 feet and hangs a vertical 600 feet over the bottom of a gorge between two mountains. The plexiglass bridge was just opened in late September this year in Shiniuzhai park in Pinjiang County, in China's Hunan province. See also: Glass walkway … [Link]
Mashable » This is what British celebrities would look like with moustaches
LONDON — It's Movember this month, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to showcase and celebrate the sweet array of facial foliage that this fair planet of ours has to offer. See also: 17 mustache styles to try out this Movember Seeing as barely any British celebrities ever seem to get involved in Movember, we decided to take … [Link]
Mashable » Uber will help you host a party with UberEvents
Planning a party, a dinner or a wedding? Uber's here to help. UberEvents, a new Uber service announced Wednesday (it was previously available as beta in six U.S. cities), lets event organizers set up advance, bulk rides for their guests To do so, hop on over to uber.com/events (beware, the service is U.S. only and accessing the page from any other … [Link]
Mashable » There's no cemetery space left on Lesbos because so many refugees have drowned
MYTILENE, Greece – For days after the boat went down, the bodies continued to wash ashore. Even veteran volunteers broke down as they brought the bodies back to the morgue. Riding on the back of a pickup truck, one woman cried as she cradled the body of a baby, swaddled in a white blanket. Underneath, the little girl was still wearing her pink … [Link]
Mashable » Malaysian's execution in Singapore is halted on the eve, as his family waits
Disclosure: The author is a founding member of a Singapore-based group campaigning against the death penalty in the country, and has been working closely with Kho Jabing's family with regard to this case. SINGAPORE — A Malaysian inmate on death row in Singapore was granted a temporary reprieve Thursday, less than 24 hours before he was due to be hanged for … [Link]
Mashable » You'll need tissues at the ready to watch the John Lewis Christmas advert
The Christmas ad season doesn't truly begin in Britain until John Lewis unleashes its annual tear-jerker. Be prepared — it's a really emotional one. Yes, it's still only the first week of November, yes, there are seven full weeks to go until Christmas Day, but the emotion-packed ad, which tackles loneliness, is likely to get to even the biggest cynics … [Link]
Mashable » Circle with Disney gives parents full reign over their kids' devices
When Kickstarter campaigns are unsuccessful, we assume those products never get to see the light of day. In 2013, Circle, a device that lets parents manage online content on all devices in their home network, failed to meet its funding goal. Two years later, the smart device is now available, and not just that, but it has a partnership with Disney, … [Link]
Mashable » Personal trainer calls fans who grow their own food 'freaks' in poorly judged Woolworths ad
Australian fitness guru Michelle Bridges ate dirt and labelled those who grow their own food "freaks" in a new ad for a supermarket chain. In the commercial for microwave meals from Woolworths, Bridges is dressed as a hippy in a garden, before it cuts to her in a modern kitchen devouring her instant dinner. "Like everyone I grow my own … [Link]
Slashdot » Paris Data Center Not Too Noisy, After All
judgecorp writes: A Paris court has ruled that a suburban data center can continue to operate, reversing an earlier decision to close it down after protests from residents. The data center's owner, Interxion, cited noise impact studies form 2014 which showed the site was operating within authorized limits, and also within the levels it predicted in its planning application Read … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch finally launched in India at Rs 30,900
Just a few weeks after the launch of iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, Apple launched its Watch range in India today. The launch comes just before the country's biggest festival Diwali, and the company will be hoping for brisk sales during the festive season. See also: Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market: Our review The Apple Watch comes … [Link]
Mashable » A terrifying storm just crept over an entire coast in Sydney
Australia sure knows how to put on a show to get the world's attention. On Friday afternoon, a hectic storm front moved in across the sky above the famous Bondi Beach toward the city of Sydney. A shelf cloud overtook the blue sky, horrifying and exciting onlookers in equal measure See also: Researchers in the wild: Vivid images of scientists … [Link]
Mashable » BlackBerry Priv is the best BlackBerry in a decade
Hello, old friend. I can’t say I’ve missed you, but it’s still a pleasant surprise to run my digits over your surface. The bumps and ridges feel, after so much time, odd, yet strangely familiar. I honestly can’t believe it’s been almost five years since I gave up my last BlackBerry and touched my last BlackBerry keyboard. See also: 10 ways … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Follows Mozilla In Considering Early Ban On SHA-1 Certificates
itwbennett writes: Following the first successful collision attack on the SHA-1 hashing algorithm last month, Mozilla said that it was considering a cut-off of July 1, 2016 to start rejecting all SHA-1 SSL certificates, ahead of an earlier scheduled date of Jan. 1, 2017. And now Microsoft is considering blocking the hashing algorithm on Windows by June next year. Read … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things to know about Bond's Aston Martin DB10 before seeing 'Spectre'
There’s a new Bond film, Spectre, hitting theaters Friday. With it comes a new car for Britain's favorite secret agent to throttle and thoroughly mistreat. It's called the Aston Martin DB10. And unlike other 007 mobiles before it, this one isn't a production car you or your rich uncle can buy. Instead, it's a bespoke machine designed and built by the … [Link]
Mashable » This squirrel has no idea it's about to jump into a window
"Why is that dude filming me?" That was this squirrel's thought just as it leapt into the air. To be fair that window is pristine. Daniel Craig and Stephen Colbert parody Bond in this hilarious scene You'll need tissues at the ready to watch the John Lewis Christmas advert Dog is completely beside herself when her human leaves for school … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Wages Battle To Keep App Store Malware-Free
alphadogg writes: Apple is facing growing challenges keeping suspicious mobile applications out of its App Store marketplace. Over the last two months, researchers have found thousands of apps that could have potentially stolen data from iOS devices. Apple has removed some of affected apps since it was alerted by security companies. But the problems threaten to taint the App Store's … [Link]
Mashable » Sweet dog helps this little boy with his bedtime routine
As a kid going to bed is the worst, but fortunately for Alexander he has a little bit of help from a very smart German shepherd named Baron. Baron helps Alexander clean up his toys, say his prayers and even tucks Alexander in before hanging out for story time and eventually shutting off the lights. Well, not before a goodnight … [Link]
Mashable » 6 sleepy hedgehogs take an afternoon nap in a muffin pan
Although African pygmy hedgehogs may not seem like the coziest animal, they do have the benefit of being able to fit comfortably inside a variety of tiny nap pods, like a muffin pan, for instance Check out these six siblings taking an afternoon nap in their pan. Well, most of them are sleeping — one hedgehog is up to no … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Nye: Science Guy turned photoshop superstar
Finally Bill Nye can take his true form — as a total badass In a recent National Geographic channel feature, Nye took on the true bad guys of today: global warming and the effects of climate change. See also: Guy posts innocent photo, Internet becomes obsessed with his eyebrows Redditor Chipper_chap posted this shot of The Science Guy and allowed the … [Link]
Mashable » The most important hack you need for setting up your computer
Don’t worry, the cat is actually here to help. This time. If you've ever struggled to set up a computer, TV or other electronic device, only to be foiled by messy wires that just won't neatly fit through the back of your desk, it turns out you've just been using the wrong tool. See also: Struggles that are way too real, … [Link]
Slashdot » When Slide Rules Were Like Cellphones
szczys writes: Slide Rules and Pocket Protectors are the go-to items when making fun of old-time geeks. Forget the pocket protectors. Slide Rules were the first personal computers and a status symbol akin to what cellphones are today. Of course the general public wasn't attached to them, but engineers were. Before electronic calculators came around, everyone who needed to do … [Link]
Mashable » EDM-loving parrot goes hard
This parrot is rolling face right now. OK — so this parrot may not be able to shuffle or fist pump, but it does a damn good job of head banging to this track. Seriously, this little dude goes hard 6 sleepy hedgehogs take an afternoon nap in a muffin pan Brave puppy attempts to herd cattle for the first … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2212: Staying under the radar
Your lack of darkNet disturbs me! [Link]
Mashable » Everyone cool it with the 'Star Wars' theories
For a set of movies that it is fashionable to detest, the three Star Wars prequels (Episodes I, II and III, released between 1999 and 2005) sure gave rise to a lot of fan theories There was a popular theory dating back to 2005 that R2-D2 was secretly the top agent in the Rebel Alliance, because his mind (unlike Threepio's) remained … [Link]
Mashable » ‘90s JNCO jeans are back and available for purchase
Whether you like it or not, the '90s are back First Limited Too and dELiA’s reemerged, then Tommy Hilfiger and jello lipstick brought us back in time. Now you can wear JNCO jeans as you shuffle down memory lane. Yes, the low-waisted, wide-legged denim made popular by skaters, is once again in style and available for purchase See also: The denim … [Link]
Mashable » Crab season in California delayed as health officials warn of seafood toxins
Crab season is supposed to start soon — but if you're in California, you'll have to wait a little longer. Those delicious crab legs could be poisonous The California Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to delay opening of the crab-fishing season. The reason? An algae bloom that has covered crabs in a toxin that could be fatal if consumed See … [Link]
Mashable » Sony PlayStation Vue adds ESPN, Disney and ABC to become a serious substitute for cable
When PlayStation debuted Vue, its streaming cable alternative, it was just about the most complete and well-packaged streaming TV option around. Now, that label is undeniable PlayStation Vue has announced a deal with Disney to bring its cable options to the service, including ESPN, ABC local stations and the Disney channel. The addition fills the two biggest gaps of Vue in … [Link]
Mashable » How Star Wars characters would look if they were Ancient Greek statues
A French artist going by the pseudonym Travis Durden has created a series of portraits which imagine various Star Wars characters as classical statues The result? This is definitely the artwork you're looking for. See also: Artist creates portraits of 'Star Wars' characters on vacation Darth Vader is looking pretty cut .. Image: Facebook … Boba Fett seems tragically heroic … … [Link]
Mashable » The many (beautiful) faces of Justin Trudeau, as told by Twitter
Canada’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the poster child for the country's return to its liberal roots. At just 43, he's the second youngest person to hold the position, and by his first day in office, he was already making headlines for appointing a cabinet with an equal number of men and women While the world is still getting … [Link]
Mashable » Audi just 3D printed a mini 1936 Grand Prix race car
People are 3D printing all sorts of things these days, from cat armor to bikinis. Audi just surpassed them all, though; it 3D printed a replica of a 1936 Grand Prix sports car. See also: Someone spotted the Bugatti Veyron successor on an open road The car is a 1:2-scale rolling model — made from metal — of the the “Auto … [Link]
Mashable » High school student absolutely kills a simple cover of Adele's 'Hello'
It's not always a great idea to stack yourself next to the vocal power of Adele. However, despite her age and against the odds, this high school student from Seoul performed a stripped-down cover of Adele's new song "Hello," which she absolutely destroyed. Things get really intense around the 2:20 mark [H/T:Reddit] Here's a beautiful sign language version of Adele's … [Link]
Slashdot » Android App Mutates Source Code, Spreads Virally and Enables Mesh Networks
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers from the Delft University of Technology have developed a self-replicating, mutating Android app which can create on-the-fly mesh networks in the event of an infrastructural disaster, or the enabling of internet kill switches by oppressive regimes. The app's source is available at GitHub, and the app itself requires no root privileges to propagate. It can … [Link]
Mashable » Dog stuck in a McDonald's Happy Meal box is filled with regret
This dog is definitely not lovin' it. The fluffy pup apparently made a huge mistake when he went looking for some extra chicken nuggets. His owner found him stuck in an empty Happy Meal box, hopping around for sweet freedom He didn't even get a toy out of it. Dog is completely beside herself when her human leaves for school … [Link]
Mashable » Watch as the 'Million Mask March' clashes with London police
This year's "Million Mask March" marks the fourth year of the protests, which is part of a global call to action by members of Anonymous to coincide with Guy Fawkes Day, also known as Bonfire Night.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1MLzWE2 Read more…More about Anonymous, Us World, Politics, Us, and History [Link]
Mashable » 9 Balmain X H&M looks your grandma will love
H&M just gave you and your grandma something to talk about. The fast-fashion retailer debuted its Balmain collaboration on Thursday to the tune of massive lines, stampeding teens and disappointed online shoppers. See also: Why people are stampeding H&M like it's Black Friday The collection — which sold out online and in most stores almost immediately — features beaded silks, golden … [Link]
Mashable » The France national soccer team is delivering a popcorn-worthy scandal
It’s been too long since we had a good French soccer scandal — but oh boy does this one deliver Karim Benzema — a star for Real Madrid and one of the world's top soccer strikers — has been charged in connection with a sex-tape blackmail case. The victim in that case? Fellow France national team member Mathieu Valbuena. As the … [Link]
Mashable » Dad shuts down commenter who calls son's Cruella de Vil costume 'wrong'
There are always going to be critics and haters — but, just as often, there will be people who are willing to stand up to those bullies Will Hutt's 9-year-old son Liam looked totally fierce this Halloween, channeling the character of villainess fashion maven Cruella de Vil. The makeup transformation alone was pretty fantastic … See also: Soaking wet dad is … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's Maven Mission Solves the Mystery of Mars' Lost Atmosphere
StartsWithABang writes: If you came to the Solar System some 500 million years after its formation, you would've found two world with oceans of liquid water, continents and all the conditions we know of for life to begin thriving: Earth and Mars. But unlike our own world, Mars' organic history was cut short when it lost its atmosphere and became … [Link]
Mashable » HTC throws shade at Apple in least subtle commercial ever
HTC's latest flagship, the all-aluminum HTC One A9, has been repeatedly called out for its similarity to the iPhone 6. Now, HTC's commercial for the handset is also drawing comparisons to Apple. Entitled "Be Brilliant," the Taiwanese company's latest commercial is strikingly similar to Apple's iconic 1984 commercial. The ad, released Wednesday, also throws some serious shade at Apple. See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Matter & Antimatter Not So Different
Researchers in New York have found antimatter holds together in much the same way as matter. That finding rules out one possible explanation for why antimatter is so rare. Antimatter was already known to be almost exactly the same as matter, the main differences being that its components (antiparticles) have an opposing charge and quantum spin. The theory of the … [Link]
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