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.
Slashdot » Tech Pros' Struggle For Work-Life Balance Continues
Nerval's Lobster writes: Work-life balance among technology professionals is very much in the news following a much-discussed New York Times article about workday conditions at Amazon. That piece painted a picture of a harsh workplace where employees literally cried at their desks. While more tech companies are publicly talking about the need for work-life balance, do the pressures of delivering … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's hair becomes a national crisis in never-seen 'SNL' sketch
Here's a hair-raising scenario: Imagine if Donald Trump was president — not done yet — and some horrible winds threatened to take down America's greatest treasure: his tuft of mildly orange locks In this cut-for-time sketch, SNL imagines exactly that scenario and calls in the troops of Scalp Team 6 in order to stop the collapse of Trump's hair — … [Link]
Mashable » Shock as Australian short film festival Tropfest cancelled suddenly
UPDATE: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2:53 p.m.: Tropfest may have received a lifeline from video on demand service Presto. The company has offered to stream the finalists, according to Mumbrella. The self-proclaimed largest short film festival in the world has been cancelled unexpectedly. With only three weeks until the Dec. 3 kick-off, the founder and director of Australian festival Tropfest John Polson … [Link]
Mashable » This is the most ridiculous tipping story ever told
Server Jessica Morris was displeased when she received no tip. But the message that was left below the tip line on her customers' bill upset her even more. Morris, a newlywed, was working as a server in Centerville, Ohio on Saturday, when a party of two couples came into the restaurant where she works. One of the couples was celebrating their … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 'xkcd' explain space travel using the simplest words possible
Good news: We now have a easy way to explain space travel and the science of rockets — sorry, up-goers — that should make sense to everyone. "The best way we know of to get to space and stay there is an up-goer that burns fire water, usually made from old dead animals or the kind of air that once … [Link]
Slashdot » MST3K Is Kickstarting Back To Life
New submitter kevin lyda writes: The creator of MST3K wants to bring it back. Anywhere from just three episodes up to a full season. Joel is also including options to make it DRM-free. Wired reports: "Hodgson officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund new episodes of the series. The initial goal of $2 million would fund only three episodes, but … [Link]
Mashable » Beyond babes: How Victoria's Secret Fashion Show stays hot after 20 years
NEW YORK — The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is about way more than hot women in pretty lingerie. The runway presentation draws positive attention from both male and female audiences and has become an unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. If you're wondering what could possibly be done after all these years to keep lingerie innovative and compelling the answer is: … [Link]
Mashable » Fox Business GOP debate was surprisingly popular
The Republican presidential debates have been a ratings bonanza, and Tuesday night was no different. Fox Business drew around 13.5 million viewers, according to data from the network based on Nielsen ratings. The number easily set a record as the most-watched program in the channel's eight-year history. On top of that, the network hit 1.4 million simultaneous steams online See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Video Games had Facebook [Video]
What if video game characters populated our Facebook feed? [Screen Junkies] The post If Video Games had Facebook [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Don't call her Princess: Leia has a new title in 'The Force Awakens'
Princess characters, in almost every fairy tale in which they appear, have to grow up and grow out of their young royal roles into a more responsible position Though Leia Organa was never the fairy tale definition of a shy princess — cracking jokes about Luke Skywalker's height, trading barbs with Han Solo, describing poor Chewbacca as a "walking carpet" — … [Link]
Mashable » Good grief: Former voice of Charlie Brown pleads guilty to murder-for-hire plot
Peter Robbins, the man who was the original voice of the beloved Peanuts character "Charlie Brown," pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a murder-for-hire scheme in which he attempted to pay someone $50,000 to murder the San Diego County sheriff See also: Peanuts Creator Dealt With Copyright Infringers Using Kindness and Snoopy The scheme took place while Robbins was already jailed for … [Link]
Slashdot » Ivan Ristic and SSL Labs: How One Man Changed the Way We Understand SSL
An anonymous reader writes: Ivan Ristic is well-known in the information security world, and his name has become almost a synonym for SSL Labs, a project he started in early 2009. Before that, he was mostly known for his work with OWASP and the development of the wildly popular open source web application firewall ModSecurity. While SSL Labs was something … [Link]
Popular Science » Hyperloop Tech CEO Predicts The Hyperloop Could Become Reality by 2020
Hyperloop Tech CEO Rob Lloyd at the 2015 Web Summit Katie Linendoll Hyperloop Tech CEO Rob Lloyd (right) poses with Katie LInendoll (center) and another man at the 2015 Web Summit. Rob Lloyd is working towards a “Kitty Hawk” moment. That’s what the CEO of the startup company Hyperloop Tech revealed during a presentation at Web Summit in Dublin last … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish police raid newspaper's office in Istanbul
Police stormed the headquarters of Today's Zaman, a Turkish daily newspaper headquartered in Istanbul, late Wednesday night. The raid marks yet another government action against a Turkish media outlet. Inspectors claim that the outlet has published opposition newspapers Ozgur Bugun and Ozgur Millet, associated with Koza-Ipek Holding, whose offices were raided in October. See also: How Erdogan strangles media freedom in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » We Can Do It: Amazing Fallout 4 Vault 111 Dweller Cosplay
Since I’m sure everyone has Fallout 4 on their minds this week, here is a series of cool photos featuring Baty Alquawen as a Vault 111 dweller. The photos are by Lifestalking photography. 
-Model and Costume: Baty Alquawen -Photography: Lifestalking Photography The post We Can Do It: Amazing Fallout 4 Vault 111 Dweller Cosplay appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Mashable » Baby panda taking first wobbly steps at National Zoo will make you melt
The Smithsonian National Zoo's Panda Cam was able to capture baby panda Bei Bei taking his very first steps. Bei Bei’s mother Mei Xiang watched as the clumsy baby giant panda wobbled and stepped towards her.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1SJDKEI Read more…More about Us, Watercooler, Videos, Smithsonian, and Baby Panda [Link]
Mashable » Kristaps Porzingis: The hero Knicks fans need, but not the one they deserve
When the New York Knicks drafted a 19-year-old Latvian kid named Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall pick of June's NBA Draft in Brooklyn, their fans booedRelentlessly. Rudely. With passion The Bronx cheer in Brooklyn was quite a welcome to both New York and the NBA for the Latvian teenager — and it's preposterous just how mightily he's proven those boo-birds … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg to be 'public face' of Navy's newest submarine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The U.S. Navy has made an unconventional choice to sponsor its newest submarine: Facebook's chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, who is known for advocating women's empowerment through her "Lean In" book and campaign. Sponsors, who christen the ship, are always women but historically they were often the wives of senior officers or politicians with close ties to the … [Link]
Mashable » Behind 'Faith,' Valiant Comics' sci-fi loving, fangirl superhero
There’s no doubt that nerd and comic culture is shifting toward a wider acceptance of fangirls and females. When Faith “Zephyr” Herbert became the apparent breakout character of Valiant Comics’ Harbinger series, the creators of the comic gave the “sci-fi loving, Firefly-quoting fangirl” a series of her own. See also: 'Wonder Woman,' 40 years later: The classic TV premiere's top feminist … [Link]
Slashdot » Classified Report On the CIA's Secret Prisons Is Caught In Limbo
sandbagger writes: A 6,700-page report that cost $40 million to produce is being blocked from circulation by the US Department of Justice by relabeling it as a Congressional Record, even though it isn't. Why? Congressional records aren't necessarily subject to Freedom of Information Act requests. Techdirt reports: "There had been some hope that ex-Senator Mark Udall might choose to release … [Link]
Popular Science » Mars's Moon Phobos Is Falling Apart
Phobos NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona The lines along Mars' moon Phobos may indicate that it is getting pulled apart. You'd think that something as solid as a moon would be around forever. But Mars's moon Phobos has an expiration date. Scientists recently presented a theory that the moon is slowly being pulled apart by Mars's gravity, and could cease to exist … [Link]
Mashable » Speedy runaway emu causes lockdown at elementary school
One scampish emu has become a running gag in Townsend, Delaware — literally The emu, an escaped pet whose owner has yet to come forward, is currently on the loose in the small Delaware town, and has managed to evade any sort of capture thus far. The emu is estimated to have been on the loose for several months now See … [Link]
Mashable » It's not just Missouri: #BlackOnCampus exposes racism at schools across U.S.
Years of simmering racial tensions at the University of Missouri have come to a head this week. The university's president and chancellor both resigned as students protested that they had mishandled reports of racism on campus, and days later, police arrested a white man who made racist threats to students using the anonymous social media platform Yik Yak. The weeks-long protests … [Link]
Mashable » Where can I take a web developer certification exam?
In this Ask A Dev, web developer Tricia McTigrit helps anyone looking to get into development find out where and how they can gain new skills and earn certifications. Like all continuing education these days, there are endless opportunities to bulk up your resume with certifications both online and in physical settings. McTigrit helps you decide which programs are right … [Link]
Mashable » The future is bright for smartphones with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820
Qualcomm chips power many of today’s high-end smartphones, including models from HTC, LG and OnePlus. The company’s latest flagship processor is the Snapdragon 820, which will start appearing in phones early next yearRead more: http://on.mash.to/1WN0CJd Read more…More about Smartphones, Qualcomm, Snapdragon, Tech, and Apps Software [Link]
Mashable » Angela's mentor causes eyebrows to raise in 'Bones' sneak peek
Does Angela's mentor Sebastian Kohl have entirely noble motives? Camille certainly has her doubts in the Bones sneak peek above from Thursday's new episode In the clip, Camille interrupts a meeting of the artistic minds with some pressing business involving a severed finger, and is immediately curious about Kohl's seemingly deep interest in Angela's, um, talents Angela seems to think … [Link]
Mashable » A Tribe Called Quest will reunite on 'Jimmy Fallon'
Can they still kick it? Yes they can. A Tribe Called Quest is about to reunite on the Tonight Show for a special reunion performance. The iconic hip hop group will appear on the show on Nov. 13, performing together for the first time since 2013. ATCQ will be promoting the 25th anniversary of its debut album People's Instinctive Travels and … [Link]
Mashable » Students walk out at Ithaca College in solidarity protests with Missouri
In a situation reminiscent of recent actions at other colleges, students at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York staged a walk-out on Wednesday to demonstrate a show of solidarity with the University of Missouri and to voice "no confidence" in school president Tom Rochon. @IthacanOnline #POCatIC pic.twitter.com/x2Xw53glpR — Sara Kim (@sara_Y_kim) November 11, 2015 See also: The University of Missouri students … [Link]
Slashdot » Even the CEO's Job Is Susceptible To Automation, McKinsey Report Says
colinneagle sends word that according to anew report it's not just blue collar workers who need to be concerned about being replaced with a robot, top execs should be worried too. According to Network World: "Global management consultants McKinsey and Company said in a recent report that many of the tasks that a CEO performs could be taken over by … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Trailer: Terminator Genesys [Video]
Arnold is BACK – and worse than ever in the disappoint prequel-sequel-reboot-spelling error that is: Terminator Genisys! [Screen Junkies] The post Honest Trailer: Terminator Genesys [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Man's best friend honored and decorated in Nepal celebration
Each year, during the Kukur Tihar festival, hindus in Nepal celebrate man's best friend The festival is part of a larger five-day celebration called Tihar, which is considered one of the most important Hindu festivalsEach day of Tihar is devoted to a different animal or object of worship, including cows, crows and dogs. The festival celebrates the powerful relationship between humans, … [Link]
Mashable » You can rent an entire theme park in Japan for $24,000
Looking for a venue for your next party? How about Japanese theme park for you and 10,000 of your closest friends? Japan Monkey Park is available for two-hour rentals via Spacemarket, a Tokyo startup in the vein of Airbnb, for $24,000. See also: Mad Paws wants to be an Airbnb for pets so your dog always feels at home Spacemarket, which … [Link]
Mashable » 5 myths about saving money millennials should stop believing
Ethan Bloch has some financial advice for his millennial peers: "Just have your f*cking latte!" The 30-year-old founder of Digit, an online financial company, can get heated about espresso drinks when discussing the clichéd financial advice given to his generation. In this case he is peeved about the "Latte Factor," a term popularized by the author David Bach to signify how … [Link]
Mashable » Gwyneth Paltrow starts her own book publishing empire
Leave it to Gwyneth Paltrow to love literature better than the rest of us. Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop will soon begin producing books under its own publishing imprint called Goop Press, the company announced on Tuesday at the Fast Company Innovation Festival See also: Gwyneth Paltrow is consciously uncoupling from conscious uncoupling The imprint's first book will be Paltrow's upcoming cookbook … [Link]
Slashdot » New Algorithm Recognizes Both Good and Bad Fake Reviews
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers from the university of Sao Paolo have developed an algorithm able to identify both good and bad online reviews in the massive daily chatter of millions of peer-community posts, and in lateral mendacities at social network sites such as Google+ and Facebook reposts and 'likes'. Two of the datasets tested in the research were from … [Link]
Popular Science » Victoria’s Secret Perfume Wards Off Mosquitoes, Study Finds
The researchers display the Cutter brand repellents as well as Victoria's Secret Bombshell perfume, which they tested in the study Darren Phillips via NMSU Because mosquitoes carry diseases like malaria and dengue fever, and irritate us, humans do a lot to avoid them. In most places people have to fend for themselves against the pests by sleeping under mosquito nets … [Link]
Mashable » The beauty of Diwali, a kaleidoscope of color and light
Bright flames will light up small earthen lamps across the world as millions gather this week to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. The festival is a major holiday for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs. Although each religion has its own interpretation of Diwali’s importance, it is generally a time of affirming kindness and new beginnings SEE ALSO: Twitter launches a … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb ends its awkward war against city governments
After flexing its political muscle last week with a plan to shore up power in cities nationwide, Airbnb now seems to be softening its tone The short-term room rental company released a "Community Compact" on Wednesday in which it commits to better cooperating with local regulators across the country See also: Airbnb's passive-aggressive ads backfire after San Francisco refuses to grovel … [Link]
Popular Science » The DHS Is Getting A Wearable Radiation Detector
Radiation Warning Sign With Arabic Writing Irvin calicut via Wikimedia Common CC BY-SA 3.0 The easiest way to detect nuclear material is typically when it's already too late. By the time seismographs, infrasound sensors, and radiation readers pick up on a blast, it’s already happened. Catching a nuclear weapon before it goes off is a lot trickier, which might be … [Link]
Mashable » New Dunkin' Donuts holiday cups are way more festive than Starbucks' red ones
Let the outrage continue! Amid the controversy surrounding Starbucks' holiday cups, its cheaper arch nemesis Dunkin' Donuts has released its own holiday cups, and they're super festive. Like Mariah Carey festive. See also: Rage against Starbucks' red cups has inspired grumpy Christmas memes Starbucks has been catching some serious heat from reportedly enraged Christians who are offended with Starbucks' decision to … [Link]
Popular Science » Tiny Machine Paddles Water, Eats Pollution, Spits Out Electricity
Row-Bot University of Bristol Inside these tiny machines is a colony of hungry bacteria, yearning to eat. The row-bot, as this charming little device is named, paddles about on the surface of water, funneling waste and pollution into its bacteria-rich stomach and receiving electrical power in return. It’s a self-sufficient cleaner on a tiny scale, made to bob in the … [Link]
Slashdot » New Book Sold Out Offers a Look At the H-1B Debate
theodp writes: The New York Post has published an excerpt from Sold Out: How High-Tech Billionaires and Bipartisan Beltway Crapweasels Are Screwing America's Best and Brightest Workers, a new book on the H-1B debate from conservative syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin and programmer-turned-attorney John Miano. "Sold Out," notes a Computerworld review, "clearly has a point a view about the program (crapweasels, … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Now Play Select Xbox 360 Games On Your Xbox One
Xbox Games Xbox Time to dust off your favorite Xbox 360 games–well, some of them–because Xbox One will finally support them with a new update that goes live November 12. The first 104 games include previous Halo, Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty, Gears of War, and Fallout titles, as well as some late-to-the-party games like South Park: The Stick of … [Link]
Mashable » Allure Magazine gets a new, digitally savvy editor after 24 years
NEW YORK — Linda Wells, the longstanding editor-in-chief of beauty-focused Allure magazine, was dismissed from her position Wednesday She will be replaced by Nylon's former editor-in-chief, Michelle Lee, Conde Nast confirmed Wells had been with the publication since she launched it in 1991, back when Linda Evangelista graced the cover as one of the world's reigning supermodels and Cindy and Naomi … [Link]
Mashable » Joe's Crab Shack is first major American restaurant chain to nix tipping
American seafood chain Joe's Crab Shack will eliminate tipping from restaurants, the brand announced Wednesday. Starting with 18 of its restaurants, Joe's Crab Shack will test a policy that incorporates tips into workers' salaries. Customers will no longer add tips of their choosing to their bills at the meal's end. The tides continue to turn against traditional tipping. Joe's is the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » PayPal Launches Webhooks For Payouts
PayPal Payouts allows users to make payments to multiple Paypal accounts with a single click, significantly decreasing time spent on processing payments. This convenience is enhanced even further with the much anticipated addition of Webhooks support. A Webhook, in simple terms, is a user-defined HTTP callback. It is a mechanism for the system to notify you about an event. Now … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hey Geeks! We’re GIVING AWAY 5 Free T-Shirts! Participate here!
Yes geeks, now is time for another t-shirt giveaway from the Geeks are Sexy t-shirt store! Use the widget below to submit your entry (once per day.) We’ll be giving 5 t-shirts to 5 random people who participate (One per winner.) You have until Friday, 20th November to submit you entries! Please note that for the occasion, all of our … [Link]
Popular Science » Microsoft's Huge Update Could Bring Artificial Intelligence To Your Apps
Microsoft Microsoft's new Emotion API can distinguish eight emotions, and is just one of the developer-focused tools announced today with Project Oxford. This has been a good week for artificial intelligence: On Monday, Google publicly released TensorFlow, a powerful machine learning platform that researchers can use to create their own artificial intelligence programs. On Tuesday Nvidia announced a sizable update … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Your Body Is AMAZING! [Science Video]
Yes, your body is incredible. Here why! [AsapSCIENCE] The post Why Your Body Is AMAZING! [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Big, tough dog is spooked and mystified by a tiny feather
This Boxer has no idea what this little feather wants or why it's here. But he's pretty sure it cannot be trusted. Every time this innocent little feather moves, this dog becomes more convinced that it is here to threaten his very livelihood It's OK, Dog. Feathers are tiny and cute and innocent. No evil forces at play here … … [Link]
Mashable » Marmite: Love it or hate it, you can now put your name on it
LONDON — Just when you thought breakfast couldn’t get any better, Marmite has gone and unveiled its new personalisation service. Yes, that’s right, you can get your name emblazoned across the nation’s favourite savoury spread. See also: Nutella should not let Australians personalise their own jars Marmite lovers will soon be able to personalise and purchase jars via the Marmite Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » Girl Scout cookie price hike rumors are largely exaggerated
If you've got your knickers in a twist over the rumor that Girl Scout cookies prices are rising, relax. Chances are, your box of cookies is the same price this year as it was in 2014 The Today Show reported Tuesday that the Eastern Massachusetts, San Gorgonio and Central California Coast Councils will all raise cookie prices to $5 from $4. … [Link]
Mashable » 7 tips and tricks to get the most out of Line
Japanese messaging app Line is the top messenger in its home country, and it's become one of the dominant players in Asian countries like Thailand and Indonesia. It's also quickly spreading around the world, in part thanks to its insanely cute stickers. See also: Line brings bacon, avocado and thousands of other emoji to iPhone with new keyboard app If you're … [Link]
Mashable » Victoria's Secret model eviscerates reporter's 'stupid' diet question
At some point in their career, every famous model has to respond to a dumb question about their body. While most smile politely through it, every once in a while, someone breaks. When the moment happens, it is glorious. See also: Aussie model throws tantrum after getting only 14 likes on Instagram Magdalena Frackowiak was backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Coder Epitaphs [Comic]
[Source: CommitStrip | Like CommitStrip on Facebook] The post Coder Epitaphs [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Ask Stack Overflow Co-Founder Jeff Atwood a Question
Jeff Atwood is an author, entrepreneur, and software developer. He runs the popular programming blog Coding Horror and is the co-founder of Stack Overflow and the Stack Exchange Network. In early 2012 he decided to leave Stack Exchange so he could spend more time with his family. A year later he announced his new company the Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence fell on the red carpet…again
If you lay a red carpet out before Jennifer Lawrence, she will fall on it. It's one of the many laws of Hollywood. According to TMZ, J.Law toppled over during her red carpet appearance at the Madrid premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 on Tuesday. See also: Jennifer Lawrence accidentally (and hilariously) kissed Natalie Dormer Lawrence's red carpet fall … [Link]
Mashable » Mysterious mass fainting at UK school thought to be a 'ripple effect'
Officials say a mass fainting incident at a secondary school in Ripon, in northern England, on Wednesday was caused by a "ripple effect" after dozens of students fell ill. At least one student fainted during a school-wide assembly — a moment of silence being held to commemorate Armistice Day — that then reportedly sent other students into a panic. Up to … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Breaking Bad' cast brought (prop) crystal meth to the Smithsonian
Now you can see crystal meth displayed at a major museum, courtesy of Breaking Bad The TV series may be over, but Jesse Pinkman and Walter White will live on behind the walls of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, now that the museum is adding ten artifacts from the show into its collection. See also: Two years after 'Breaking … [Link]
Mashable » Conservative politician says breastfeeding in Parliament opens MPs to 'ridicule'
LONDON — A Conservative MP has opposed a relaxation of the ban on breastfeeding in the House of Commons, warning that the move would “give the tabloid press the opportunity to ridicule [MPs]”. See also: 7 times women powerfully challenged breastfeeding stigma Simon Burns, MP for Chelmsford, dismissed a suggestion to make Parliament more family-friendly during a Westminster Hall debate on … [Link]
Mashable » Cat is so excited to see his owner, he nearly explodes with joy
There is no better feeling in the world than coming home to someone who’s excited to see you. Even if that someone is not a human. Even if it’s a miniature cat. Imgur user DatSun280zxt shared this video of a cat, apparently responding to his owner’s return. While dogs have a reputation for enthusiasm, this little cat one-ups the entire … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Free-diver enlisted to help tag twitchy hammerhead sharks
The endangered sharks form large schools and no one knows why. A gentler way of tagging them may help yield the secrets of their social lives, finds David Jacoby
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New Scientist – News » Pope’s call for action on climate change has shifted US views
A representative survey of 900 people in the US reveals that many are more concerned about climate change since the pope issued his call to action
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New Scientist – News » Pluto surprises with ice volcanoes and alien weather
New revelations from NASA's New Horizons probe shows Pluto's diverse geology is blanketed with a more compact atmosphere than we thought
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New Scientist – News » ExxonMobil faces inquiry on what it knew about climate change
The oil giant is to be investigated over alleged suppression since the 1970s of research revealing the effect of fossil fuels on the climate
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New Scientist – News » US oil industry and green lobby together brought down Keystone
President Obama cancelled it, but the Keystone XL pipeline may have been doomed by the US oil industry itself, as much as the environmental movement
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New Scientist – News » Smoking weed is now a human right in Mexico
Mexico has ruled that banning personal use of cannabis violates the human right to free development of one's personality. Will other countries follow suit?
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New Scientist – News » Carbon levels hit new high and temperature rise soars to 1 °C
Carbon dioxide levels may average above 400 parts per million for the first time in 2015, as the rise in global temperature surpasses 1 °C
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New Scientist – News » Russia faces ban from athletics over doping scandal
Russia has been accused of having a state-sponsored doping programme that could see the country's athletes kicked out of all international competitions
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New Scientist – News » 60 Seconds
Ancient riverbed found under Sahara desert, SeaWorld plans to stop theatrical orca shows, NASA delays ISS announcement again, and more
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New Scientist – News » NASA probe shows how solar burps may have stripped Mars of water
The MAVEN orbiter is trying to figure out why the Red Planet lost all its water – and a massive solar flare in March could help
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New Scientist – News » ‘Death clock’ in cells could tell you when you’ll get cancer
How fast we age and whether we get cancer may be predetermined by two "clocks" found in almost every cell in the human body
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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
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New Scientist – News » Coming soon: first weather report from super-Venus exoplanet
A newly spotted exoplanet is close, rocky and hot – making it the first of many with an atmosphere we can study in depth
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New Scientist – News » Alzheimer’s drug found to cause harm to mouse brain cells
An antibody in trials to treat Alzheimer's in humans has been shown to be damaging in mice, causing neurons in their brain to become hyperactive
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New Scientist – News » Most of Earth’s mass extinctions caused by… mineral deficiencies
Three of Earth's worst ever extinction events have no agreed cause – one unexplored possibility could be a fall in the abundance of minerals essential to life
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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
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New Scientist – News » One Per Cent
Apps alone won't help you lose wight, and ghost houses sync lights and sounds
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New Scientist – News » Growing corals bathe themselves in acid without suffering damage
A coral reef has been seen increasing the acidity in the water around it, suggesting that corals may survive ocean acidification caused by climate change
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New Scientist – News » Gut bacteria may affect the success of cancer treatments
Bacteria in the gut have been shown to help or hinder cancer treatments in mice – diet changes or probiotics could be used to improve therapies
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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
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Popular Science » Arcimoto Electric Vehicle Moves Closer to Production
Arcimoto Generation 8 Arcimoto Since 2007, Mark Frohnmayer and his team at Arcimoto in Eugene, Oregon, have been working to create affordable personal electric-powered transportation for the masses. They knew the numbers: most trips are just one or two people in a vehicle driving an average of 33 miles a day. They also knew that globally, urban parking was the … [Link]
Mashable » J.J. Abrams is making a spy video game with the 'Infinity Blade' team
This’ll push a few buttons for the more well-rounded geeks of the world: J.J. Abrams' production company Bad Robot ishaspartnered up with Infinity Blade developer Chair Entertainment for a video game set in the shadowy world of espionage. Spyjinx is described as "a mix of action-strategy, dynamic world-building and RPG character development," and it's coming to PC and mobile devices in 2016. … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Will Retire Chrome Support For XP, Vista, OS X 10.6-8 In April 2016
An anonymous reader writes: Google has announced it is extending Chrome support for Windows XP until April 2016. The company will also end Chrome support for Windows Vista, OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, OS X 10.7 Lion, and OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion at the same time. This means Google will provide regular Chrome updates and security patches for users … [Link]
Popular Science » Real-Life Tricorder Could Find Land Mines, Tumors
Video of Stanford Engineers Test Tricorder-Like Detector In the Star Trek universe, tricorders are used for applications ranging from disease diagnosis to analyzing the atmosphere on an alien planet. Now a team of scientists might have created a tricorder for our own universe. The device would use electromagnetic waves to detect explosives in the ground, and it might even help … [Link]
Geek Culture » Pause, and remember
Today is Remembrance Day here in Canada, and in many other countries around the world. Every year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube, Vine and Instagram stars will compete in Season 28 of 'The Amazing Race'
CBS tentpole The Amazing Race is putting social media stars front and center for Season 28. The 10-time Emmy Award-winning reality TV competition, which launched in 2003, announced Wednesday that its upcoming season will feature all YouTube, Vine and Instagram stars. YouTubers Tyler Oakley, Burnie Burns and Blair Fowler, Viners Zach King and Cole LaBrant, and Instagram models Jessica Versteeg and Brittany … [Link]
Popular Science » Nearby 'Venus Twin' Could Be Clue To Finding Inhabited Planets
Cartoon of the exoplanet GJ 1132b transiting in front of its star Zach Berta-Thompson Drawing is to scale In a solar system not so far away, an Earth-size planet orbits a small star. The planet is rocky like our own, but its average temperature is between 300 and 600 degrees Fahrenheit. The planet's name is GJ 1132b. Its discovery was … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Star Wars Characters as Classical Greek Statues [Pics]
Parisian artist Travis Durden has created a series of Greco-Roman-style statues modeled after popular Star Wars characters: The iconic Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, General Grievous, Boba Fett, and Yoda. These statues are currently on Display at “Galerie Sakura” in Paris at the “Contre Attaque” exhibition, which will end on January 15, 2016. 
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Mashable » Deluxe editions of Elizabeth Gilbert's 'Big Magic' will give you major design envy
With copies this beautiful, it is hard not to judge a book by its cover. Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear is getting a gorgeous update with a new collection of deluxe, limited edition covers. 
Image: RiverheadThe collection was created in partnership with renowned painter Lourdes Sanchez. Only 250 deluxe copies of Big Magic were made, each featuring … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn mercifully working on new tool to send fewer, better emails
After agreeing to pay $13 million in a class action lawsuit over its excessive emailing, LinkedIn is emphasizing quality over quantity. LinkedIn announced on the company blog that it's building a new tool, called Air Traffic Controller (ATC), designed to serve its users notifications more relevant to what they want to know. Since July, LinkedIn has cut email communications by 50%, … [Link]
Popular Science » Are You Happier Without Facebook?
Screenshot of Facebook's Reactions feature Facebook After years of Facebook users clamoring for a "dislike" button, the world's largest social network is finally heeding the call —sort of. As social networks become more and more prominent in our lives, one has to wonder if we are happier being constantly connected. The Happiness Research Institute, an “independent think tank focusing on … [Link]
Mashable » CCTV footage shows Londoner failing to steal a Porsche
LONDON — Police are appealing for information after a man was caught on CCTV slicing through a Porsche in an attempt to steal it. See also: Dashcam catches Londoner keying £92,000 Aston Martin In the video below, the suspect uses a knife to cut open the roof of a convertible Porsche, climbs through the hole when no one's looking, fails … [Link]
Mashable » What is credit card tokenization? 5 things consumers need to know
With so much change going on with credit and debit cards right now (hello, EMV cards and mobile wallet), we know it can get a little confusing The bottom-line is pretty simple when it comes to consumer security: New chip cards, data encryption and "tokenization" processes are making cardholder data safer than it's ever been before. See also: EMV credit card … [Link]
Mashable » Tamar Braxton withdraws from 'Dancing With the Stars' due to health complications
After being hospitalized earlier in the season, Tamar Braxton has confirmed that she is bowing out of Dancing With the Stars on account of health complications The R&B singer announced that due to blood clots in both her lungs, she will be dropping out of the remaining season as well as canceling her guest appearances on tour with singer KEM See … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ants that use their heads to lock down their nests
Some ants defend their nests simply by wedging their specially evolved heads in the entrances, where they act as an impenetrable door
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New Scientist – News » Complex problem made simple sends computer scientists wild
A potential breakthrough in a long-standing problem called graph isomorphism is lighting up the theoretical-computer-science community
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Mashable » Aziz Ansari isn't done making you emotional about your parents
When Aziz Ansari's Master of None premiered on Netflix Nov. 6, the conversation around the 10-episode first season focused largely on its second installment: "Parents." In the episode, Dev (Ansari) and Brian (Kelvin Yu) realize that they don't know much about their immigrant parents — who, in Ansari's case, are played by his real-life mother and father, Shoukath and Fatima Ansari. … [Link]
Slashdot » TV Networks Cutting Back On Commercials
An anonymous reader writes: Cable providers aren't the only ones feeling pressure from cord cutters. The TV networks themselves are losing viewers the same way. A lot of those viewers are going to Netflix and other streaming services, which are often ad-free, or have ad-free options. Now, in an effort to win back that audience (and hang on to the … [Link]
Mashable » Bei Bei the baby panda takes his very first steps
Have you met Bei Bei? He's the adorable clumsy baby giant panda living at the Smithsonian National Zoo, whose name means "precious, treasure" in Mandarin At almost three months old, Bei Bei took his very first steps on Monday, a moment the zoo was lucky to catch on camera. Take a closer look at Bei Bei and his panda family … [Link]
Mashable » Either way, the new Starbucks cup is just good design
The Internet is steaming Starbucks released its annual line of holiday cups on Sunday, and they're red — you know, because 'tis the season. But people are enraged, claiming the company is deliberately stripping the cup of religious references in the name of political correctness See also: Rage against Starbucks' red cups has inspired grumpy Christmas memes That's not Starbucks' story. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Unsplash Opens Entire Stock Photo Library via Two APIs
The stock photo site Unsplash recently launched APIs that grant users access to the site's entire library of over 30,000 high quality images. The API comes in two flavors: Unsplash Source and an entire JSON API. Unsplash Source serves as a simple way to embed photos directly for quick integration, front-end only scenarios.
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Mashable » Facebook is going to fill your iPhone lock screen with news and weather
The Facebook poke is back, but this time there's a bit more to it. Facebook released a notifications app on Wednesday that drives a variety of news, sports, weather and other timely information right to your smartphone lock screen. The app, called Notify, has already been released and is only available on iOS for iPhones at the moment The app asks … [Link]
Mashable » The fourth Republican debate's biggest moments
We’ve gathered up the highlights from the fourth Republican debate which took place on Nov. 10. Watch the presidential hopefuls tackle issues like immigration and minimum wage. They also fight with each other and accidentally repeat stuff at timesRead more: http://on.mash.to/1O3SSuP Read more…More about Gop Debate, Us World, Politics, Us, and Republican Presidential Campaign
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Mashable » Kangaroo hates golf, chases golfers off the course
This kangaroo doesn't take too kindly to any doofuses on his turf — especially if those doofuses are carrying golf clubs. In the middle of a round of golf, these Aussies were surprised by the appearance of a wild kangaroo, who appeared to have every intention of chasing them off the course. Fortunately, the golf cart managed to outrun the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Spectre' now holds record for 'Largest Film Stunt Explosion'
Lights. Camera. Earth-shattering explosion. If you have been paying attention to recent film news, then you will be aware of the hype and smashing success of the latest installment in the James Bond juggernaut, Spectre. The return of Agent 007 has not only been catapulted the franchise back in to the spotlight for its stunning cars and leading men and women … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thinkgeek’s Big Star Wars Sale: Save Up to 50% Off!
Our pals from Thinkgeek are currently holding a big sale on a vast selection of products from a galaxy far, far away! The sale lasts until 11:59PM (ET) on 11/12/15. [Thinkgeek’s Big Star Wars Sale: Save Up to 50% Off!] The post Thinkgeek’s Big Star Wars Sale: Save Up to 50% Off! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Mashable » Share your creativity tips for a chance to win a deluxe edition of 'Big Magic'
There is one thing stopping you from being more creative. You. "I feel like so many people (women in particular) are waiting for somebody to give them authority to be creative," says Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert. "Creativity belongs to everyone. It's our shared human inheritance. Making things out of nothing is what people DO." See also: Writing advice for … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK spying rules may drive criminals to use stronger encryption
Experts say Home secretary Theresa May's draft "snooper's charter" bill will damage privacy, and may push criminals into using encryption
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Slashdot » App Companies Propose New Model For Worker Benefits
itwbennett writes: In late October, four delivery drivers for the app-based Amazon Prime Now service filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misclassifies its workers as contractors. In June, the California Labor Commission ruled that Uber drivers are employees, not contractors. Now, worker advocacy groups, companies offering services through apps (including Lyft, Etsy, Care.com, and Instacart), a variety of policy … [Link]
Mashable » UK surveillance bill sparks debate over what your web history reveals about you
An overlooked aspect of the draft Investigatory Powers Bill is the significance of demanding that service providers store 12 months' Internet connection records. A record of every website visited and Internet service connected to, the government presents this as the online equivalent of an itemized phone bill. But this is a false analogy: Internet connection records carry far more detail than … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's employee fired for throwing water on homeless man in video
A McDonald's employee has been fired for throwing water in the face of a homeless man at the drive-through window of one of the chain's Detroit locations, the store's franchisee told Detroit media on Wednesday. Footage of the callous incident was posted online and quickly went viral, igniting outrage and sparking his dismissal, McDonald's franchisee Wise Finley said. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » The Portokalos family returns in trailer for 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2'
File under: Things you didn't know you wanted. My Big Fat Greek Wedding is just the latest in an unending parade of classic films that Hollywood refuses to leave untouched. That said, the trailer for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is at least as unapologetic and boisterous as its predecessor. See also: It Took 4 Years to Write 'My … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy give us 5 reasons to check out 'Victor Frankenstein'
Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy have both spent much of their careers embodying beloved and iconic characters, from Charles Xavier to a certain young wizard. Now they're working together for the first time in the upcoming release Victor Frankenstein — and their chemistry was exactly what writer Max Landis needed to bring this incarnation of the ubiquitous story to life Here's … [Link]
Mashable » It's ridiculously easy to consume 50 grams of sugar during every meal
The FDA's proposal on limiting sugar to 50 grams of added sugar per day for people over the age of 3 seems to be a pretty simple one After all, 50 grams of added sugar sounds like a lot, right? See also: What your bagel order says about you Think again. There are 39 grams of sugar in a can of … [Link]
Mashable » Female lawmakers kicked out of New Zealand parliament for disclosing sexual assaults
Several female lawmakers were thrown out of the New Zealand parliament on Wednesday after disclosing that they had been victims of sexual assaults. Katie Bradford, a political reporter for New Zealand's ONE News, tweeted photos of the parliamentarians after they were told to leave the hall for refusing to stop. Other lawmakers walked out in support. MPs who have walked of … [Link]
Mashable » Good deed of the day: Belfast bus driver's kindness to a homeless man
Belfast bus driver Paul Doyle has been praised by thousands for his kindness to a homeless man after a student who was riding his bus posted about his caring act on Facebook. See also: 14 photos that show London through the eyes of the homeless AnnaMarie McDaniel described in a Facebook post on the wall of Translink, the Northern Ireland transport … [Link]
Mashable » Did Britney Spears inspire every look in the Victoria's Secret fashion show?
NEW YORK — Angels from around the world ascended onto New York City Tuesday to show off the hottest and most innovative lingerie, in the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. As each model took the stage, their looks had an uncanny resemblance to the costumes worn by one of America's greatest pop stars. See also: The evolution of Victoria's Secret million-dollar … [Link]
Slashdot » Webmail Services Struggling Against DDoS Attacks
An anonymous reader writes: A few days ago, privacy-oriented webmail service ProtonMail was hit by a massive DDoS attack, which was accompanied by extortion. It turns out they're not the only ones. FastMail has warned that similar attacks could lead to service disruptions this week. They have refused extortion demands, and have been hit with a couple brief attacks already. … [Link]
Mashable » Target's on the Naughty List this year for insensitive 'OCD' Christmas sweater
You have plenty of options for that Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, from Game of Thrones-themed ones to "Hotline Bling"-themed ones. But not all are as harmless. One from Target is catching considerable flack, not because of its cut or color — but because of a rather insensitive joke. See also: Photographer explores her struggle with anxiety in surreal portraits The red … [Link]
Mashable » The FDA may soon change food labels to slash your added sugar intake
A high-sugar diet has been associated with all kinds of negative health impacts, from obesity to diabetes to high blood pressure. Now, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is nearing a decision on a new proposal that could help people cut down on their sugar intake. The proposal, first proposed in July and currently under review, recommends that nutrition labels … [Link]
Mashable » Tahj Mowry dishes on the latest in virtual reality innovation
Technology moves fast – so fast that it’s easy to get left behind. To keep you in the know, Mashable Studios teamed up with PepsiCo to present “Innovation Download,” a new series serving up the hottest news and trends you have to see to believe. For the pilot episode, we enlisted Tahj Mowry to give viewers the scoop on the … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook on the Microsoft Surface Book: 'It's sort of deluded.'
As Apple CEO Tim Cook's European press tour promoting the new iPad Pro continues, the shots fired at Microsoft become even more pointed. Speaking to a group of philosophy students at Trinity College in Dublin Wednesday, Tim Cook criticized Microsoft's new Surface Book laptop sharply, reports Independent Business. This comes one day after Cook questioned why anyone would buy a P.C. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » He Always Win… [Comic]
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Mashable » Thousands march in Kabul after 7 beheaded by militants
Thousands of Afghans marched through the streets of the country's capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, carrying the coffins of seven people kidnapped and beheaded by militants last weekend. See also: The U.S. military spent $43 million on a useless gas station in Afghanistan The demonstrators called for justice, chanting "We want peace" and "Death to Taliban & ISIS" as they marched to … [Link]
Popular Science » This Startup Wants To Put The 'Medical' Back In Marijuana
A patient hooked up to an EEG as part of BrainBot, one of PotBotics' services Courtesy PotBotics Even if you’ve never tried marijuana, you might have heard of a strain called white widow. It’s among the most popular in the world (it won the so-called “Cannabis Cup” in 1995) because it elicits “a powerful burst of euphoria and energy… stimulating … [Link]
Popular Science » 10 Things We're Obsessed With In November
This article was originally published in the November 2015 issue of Popular Science, under the title "Obsessed.” [Link]
Slashdot » Bill Confirming Property Rights For Asteroid Miners Passes the Senate
MarkWhittington writes: The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee announced the passage of a bill called H.R.2262 — SPACE Act of 2015, which is designed to facilitate commercial space. The bill has a number of provisions for that purpose, including extending the "learning period" during which the government would be restricted from imposing regulations on the commercial launch industry to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Blocked!
“No one ever turns off JavaScript any more.” I remember when I first believed that, probably around 2007. The growth of Ajax had meant that more people were actually losing content if they turned off JavaScript. From what I could … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new About Me page is mission control for all your personal info
Unless you're actively taking steps to avoid Google, you likely have a profile on several of the company's services, such as Gmail, Photos, Drive and Google+. Now there's another you can add to that list: The company launched a new page called About Me on Tuesday, which lets you manage your various Google profiles from one place and control the personal … [Link]
Mashable » Baby elephant takes an adorable tumble down a hill
You know when you're running down a steep hill with your squad and you accidentally slip and fall? This baby elephant sure does. A herd of elephants were jaunting around Kruger National Park when the littlest elephant lost his balance. In a classic chain reaction, he caused another member of the herd to stumble, too. Oops. Don't worry; the rest … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Winslet: Publicly talking about the gender wage gap is 'a bit vulgar'
Count Kate Winslet out when it comes to conversations about Hollywood's notorious gender wage gap "I'm having such a problem with these conversations," the Oscar winner recently told BBC Newsbeat. "I understand why they are coming up, but maybe it's a British thing. I don't like talking about money; it's a bit vulgar, isn't it?" Many actresses have recently spoken up … [Link]
Mashable » Police arrest white suspect who made Yik Yak threats to black students
Police at the University of Missouri arrested a suspect Wednesday who reportedly made threats against black students and faculty in the midst of racial tensions gripping the Columbia campus. Hunter M Park, a 19-year-old white male, was arrested "for making a terrorist threat." He was taken to the Boone County Jail and held in lieu of $4,500 bond, cops said. See … [Link]
Mashable » College basketball top 25: The journey to March Madness starts here
College basketball is finally — finally! finally! — back. And this season, all roads lead to Texas, where March Madness will culminate with the 2016 Final Four in Houston next spring Official games tip off this Friday. Next Monday brings ESPN's annual early-season 24-hour marathon. A host of heavyweight early match-ups and mini-tournaments will separate men from boys over the next … [Link]
Mashable » You will not recognize the people in these 1987 Osbourne family photos
Image: Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesJohn Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne first met Sharon Arden, daughter of Black Sabbath’s manager Don Arden, in 1970. Ozzy was the lead singer for the band, which was one of the pioneers of the heavy metal genreAfter Ozzy was fired from the band in 1979 because of substance abuse and erratic behavior, Sharon became his solo career manager, and then his … [Link]
Mashable » Target releases chic tech accessories with jewelry retailer BaubleBar
Put down your boring white ear buds. Jewelry retailer BaubleBar is teaming up with Target for an exclusive line of tech accessories While this isn't BaubleBar's first time venturing into the wearable technology space — they've previously designed blinged-out headphones for FRENDS, and on Tuesday launched jeweled encrusted fitness trackers with Jawbone — this is the company's first time creating an … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Putting Servers In Germany To Keep User Data Away From US Intelligence
An anonymous reader writes: Ever since the Snowden leaks, people and businesses in foreign countries have been wary about hosting sensitive data on U.S. soil for fear intelligence agencies would be able to comb through it at their leisure. Microsoft has announced a plan to combat those worries, saying they will host infrastructure for Azure, Office 365, and Dynamics CRM … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert and Liam Neeson star in 'Candy Crush: The Movie'
There’s not really a Candy Crush movie on the horizon. But if there were, it would probably go something like this. Late Show host Stephen Colbert found some creative inspiration in Activision Blizzard's recent $5.9 billion acquisition of King, the publisher of Candy Crush. So he got his buddy and fellow actor Liam Neeson to swing by the studio, don a colorful outfit … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gene editing beat a baby’s leukaemia. Are other cancers next?
A 1-year-old girl was saved from leukaemia by an experimental gene therapy. Tweaking donor immune cells to kill cells could also work in other disorders
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Mashable » The 'random British guy' was the star of the Republican debate
Republican candidates had their fourth debate on Tuesday and there was one person in the room who got a lot more attention than expected. See also: The 4 most boring financial terms from the GOP debate, defined for normal humans That person was Gerard Baker (a.k.a. "the random British guy") — a former Oxford University grad, the Editor-in-Chief of The Wall … [Link]
Slashdot » Massive Hacking Ring Stole Data From 100 Million Bank Customers
An anonymous reader writes: Court documents unsealed yesterday tie together cybersecurity breaches at several different banks and financial institutions as being caused by the same group of criminals. "Hackers and conspirators in more than a dozen countries generated hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit proceeds on pump-and-dump stock schemes and particularly lucrative online gambling, prosecutors said. From 2012 to … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder's newest update will 'significantly increase' your matches
Tinder users: Your luck might soon be improving. The company is making changes to its algorithm that it says will "significantly increase" users' matches in the app. The changes are being introduced in an app update that also adds new messaging and profile features. See also: I tried 13 dating apps in 30 days in search of love Like most dating … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on Skullcandy Headphones, Logitech Harmony Simple Remote, Canon imageCLASS D530 Laser Printer + MORE
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few great deals we stumbled on for you guys today! –Skullcandy Crusher Headphones with Built-in Amplifier and Mic (Black) – $99.99 $59.99 (40% Off) –Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple Remote – $129.99 $74.99 (42% Off) –Canon imageCLASS D530 Monochrome Laser Printer with Scanner and Copier … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watch a Gigantic 93-Year-Old Power Plant Implode [Video]
Last weekend, a giant 93-year-old power plant located in Marysville, Michigan, was destroyed to make place for housing, a marina, some stores, and more! Watch the impressive footage of the operation above. [CarWarz] The post Watch a Gigantic 93-Year-Old Power Plant Implode [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Betamax Bites The Dust
“Betavhs2” by Senor k – English Wikipedia. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/~ Sony will stop selling Betamax videotapes from next March. Or to concentrate on the real news: Sony is still selling Betamax videotapes. It was Sony which introduced the format (pictured, top) in 1975, a year before JVC’s VHS (pictured, bottom). While several other formats were produced … [Link]
Mashable » Melbourne teens say they were kicked out of an Apple store for being 'dark skinned'
SYDNEY — A group of Australian schoolboys are accusing an Apple employee of racism after they were kicked out of an Apple store The six teenagers from Melbourne — Petrie, Mabior, Mohamed, Ese, Abdulahi and Gereng — filmed the incident, which took place at the Apple Store in Highpoint Shopping Centre in the suburb of Maribyrnong on Tuesday Ese said an … [Link]
Slashdot » Viewing Data Harvested From Smart TVs Used To Push Ads To Other Screens?
chicksdaddy writes: In the latest episode of EULA overreach, electronics maker Vizio Holdings has been called out by the non profit investigative reporting outfit ProPublica for an on-by-default feature on its smart TVs called "Smart Interactivity" that analyzes both broadcast and streamed content viewed using the device. ProPublica noted that the company's privacy policy failed to clearly describe the tracking … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe regrets lack of extra underwear during his 'Fallon' appearance
Thing got sloppy on the Tonight Show Tuesday when host Jimmy Fallon brought out guest Daniel Radcliffe for a simple game of War. The catch: The winner of each round gets to dump a glass of cold water over the loser's head "I'm going to [a] premiere after this, and I don't think I brought more underwear," Radcliffe lamented after … [Link]
Mashable » Simon Pegg and Lake Bell have a dance floor banter-off in 'Man Up'
There are some things that you can never find the right time to say. And then there are things that can only be said during a dance-off to Frankie Goes to Hollywood. For Simon Pegg and Lake Bell, the dance floor is also a platform for some pretty serious conversation See also: Simon Pegg channeled drunk Ron Weasley for Harry … [Link]
Mashable » 100 years of food trends in 3 minutes
Dinner is served — "100 Years" style To prove kale hasn't always been the leafy green in charge, Mode Studios highlighted food trends from previous decades, including 1915's classic roast beef to 1975's trendy cheese fondue to taco Tuesdays in the '90s See also: 100 years of men's fashion in 3 minutes It's sure to have your mouth watering for … [Link]
Mashable » There's no room to fit Samsung's 18-inch tablet in your life
There used to be a time when we had one main screen in our life: The TV screen. These days, we've got screens of every shape and size in our faces 24/7 — screens for smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs, smartwatches, and more We've got a million ways to watch Netflix, YouTube, Twitch or whatever video streaming service is your cup … [Link]
Mashable » A deep dive into the Apple iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard
Mashable’s Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff reviews Apple's new extra-large tablet, the iPad Pro, as well as the new Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.Read the full review here: http://on.mash.to/1knXwu7 Read more…More about Apple, Hands On, Tech, Apps Software, and Gadgets [Link]
Slashdot » Astronomers Spot Most Distant Object In the Solar System
sciencehabit writes: Astronomers have found the most distant known object in our solar system, three times farther away than Pluto. The dwarf planet, which has been designated v774104, is between 500 and 1000 kilometers across. It will take another year before scientists pin down its orbit, but it could end up joining an emerging class of extreme solar system objects … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca actor comforts grieving 'Star Wars' fan with moving letter
Peter Mayhew, the London-born actor who played Chewbacca in Star Wars, has sent a heart-warming letter to a young fan after his seven-year-old friend passed away. See also: Star Wars fan dies after getting his final wish to see 'The Force Awakens' early The letter is addressed to a boy called Liam, and was shared on Reddit on Tuesday by the … [Link]
Mashable » 7 apps for making the most of ski season
No matter your level of ski expertise, there is an app that will make this season better than ever. Put 21st-century technology to the test and use the web to test out new slopes, brush up on your technique or research conditions before even booking a trip See also: Skier Dominates Treacherous Slopes With 70-Foot Flip These seven apps and websites … [Link]
Mashable » Apple iPad Pro: The Review
The iPad Pro is the first workhorse iPad that, if you kick in for the accessories, could change your work life.Apple may never give us a touchscreen MacBook, but, for now, we have the next best thing: The iPad Pro and its companion Smart Keyboard.This once-fabled behemoth of a tablet is now real and, to be frank, rather remarkable. At 12.9 … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Nexmo's Verify SDK Seeks To Ease Verification Pain Points
Nexmo today made its Verify SDK available to the Android, iOS, and JavaScript platforms. The SDK makes it possible to add phone verification to most apps with a single line of code, thereby easing the sign-in process for end users.
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Mashable » iPad Pro unboxing, with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard
We’re unboxing Apple's biggest iPad, first stylus (a Bluetooth pen) and first iPad keyboard. They're available now, but before you order, be sure to read our full review: http://on.mash.to/1NIKxyx Read more…More about Apple, Unboxing, Tech, Gadgets, and Mobile [Link]
Mashable » Adele says biggest life change since '21' is where she grocery shops
LONDON — Adele has revealed the success that followed the release of her 2011 album 21 was like “an out-of-body experience.” See also: Here's what happens when you use Adele's 'Hello' to prank call Domino's “It’s very easy to give in to being famous,” she says in a new interview with Observer Music. “Because it’s charming. It’s powerful. It draws you … [Link]
Mashable » Tired of the Tube? There's now an official London Underground walking map
LONDON — The Tube: It’s the bane of many commuters' lives and even minor disruptions can send the city into a complete meltdown If you’ve ever dreamt of a commute above ground — one that avoids being uncomfortably close to strangers’ armpits — Transport for London has answered your prayers by unveiling the very first official map showing the walking times … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 11 November 2015
2015 Hardware Trends — HAXLR8R deck of the trends they see in fundable hardware. Heuristics — the heuristics and intuition-risks that beset backcountry skiers are instantly recognisable to dev managers. Interactive Design of 3D-Printable Robotic Creatures (Disney Research) — paper … [Link]
Mashable » Latino entrepreneurs have the drive, but are blocked from accessing the tools to succeed
“When you say the word “Latino,” what’s the synonym that comes to mind?” Sol Trujillo asks this question, then pauses for a second. A brightness creeps into his voice as he simply states, “My answer is ‘entrepreneur.’” Trujillo, a highly successful Latino businessman and founder of the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI), is a passionate advocate for Latino owned businesses, seeing … [Link]
Mashable » People are posting selfies with poppies over their lips to mark Armistice Day
LONDON — People have been sharing photos of themselves with poppies held close to their mouths to mark Armistice Day across the UK. See also: David Cameron's staff caught Photoshopping a poppy onto him The day of remembrance, which takes place on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Nov. 11, sees people stop for two minutes at 11 a.m. to … [Link]
Mashable » The 4 most boring financial terms from the GOP debate, defined for normal humans
“Democracy is the theory that the American people know what they want — and they deserve to get it good and hard," wrote the sardonic journalist H.L. Mencken That's the position viewers found themselves in with the latest Republican presidential debate, which was designed to replace the extensive drama and shouting of previous debates — most notably, the previous debacle on … [Link]
Mashable » London Fire Brigade stop motion video will make you want to be a firefighter
It's a well-known fact that there are few things in this world more fun than stop-motion animation videos featuring toys, but when the animation in question happens to be about the London Fire Brigade and the whole things's set to a quirky little song — well, then the awesomeness just reaches a whole other level. To celebrate their 150th anniversary … [Link]
Mashable » This stuntman totally nails Hwoarang's moves from 'Tekken'
People have been trying to copy the slick moves from the virtual fighters of video games like Street Fighter and Tekken for years. In the video above, California-based stuntman Eric Jacobus totally nails the moves of Taekwondo kicker Hwoarang, from the Tekken series. See also: Don't mess with this badass 9-year-old sword master Jacobus is trained in Taekwondo, Hapkido and … [Link]
Slashdot » With Respect To Gaming, Android Still Lags Behind iOS
An anonymous reader writes: No matter what you think about the Android/iOS divide from either a hardware or software perspective, there's simply no getting around the fact that many developers still take an iOS-first approach with respect to app development. With games, where development costs are already sky-high, the dynamic is even more pronounced. For instance, one of the most … [Link]
Mashable » Some of the world's first mugshots included the subjects' hands
Image: SSPL/National Media Museum/Getty ImagesAlmost as soon as photography was invented, police and prison authorities began photographing prisoners and suspects to aid in their identification. The pictures became known as "mugshots," after the slang word for face. These photographs were taken in 1880 and 1890 at Wormwood Scrubs prison in West London. They are unusual in that, through the clever use of a … [Link]
Mashable » This Irish boy's reaction to becoming a big brother will melt your heart
There's something really, really adorable about super-enthusiastic kids reacting to the news that they're going to become a big brother or sister. See also: 5-year-old's enthusiastic reaction to becoming a big brother is hilariously cute The 6-year-old Irish boy in the clip above, whose parents surprise him by giving him a series of cards to read out, is no exception. … [Link]
Mashable » 29 times Patrick Stewart was hands down the most awesome guy on Twitter
LONDON — It's a well-known fact that Sir Patrick Stewart is an all-round British hero, but did you know his Twitter game is also off the charts? See also: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart reciting Taylor Swift lyrics is as brilliant as you'd expect From sweary film reviews to photos of himself having a splendid time with best pal Sir Ian … [Link]
Mashable » 10 signs that you are addicted to Whatsapp
For most of us, texting is like second nature. It's what we do, irrespective of whether we're alone or have company. We tell ourselves it's faster than calling and an easier way to stay connected over long distances. We compulsively check texts as soon as they've been received. But is it time to look up from the phone screen and take … [Link]
Mashable » Third party Instagram app removed from app stores for stealing passwords
If you fell prey to the allure of InstaAgent, a third party Instagram app that promises to track who viewed your Instagram account, you might want to change your Instagram password The foul intentions of Who Viewed Your Profile – InstaAgent (that's the app's full name) were discovered by Peppersoft developer David Layer-Reiss, who shared his findings on Twitter. According to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » No-touch smartwatch scans the skin to see the world around you
Powerful smartwatch prototypes can guess what you're up to by tracking the electrical signals on your skin and the muscles in your wrist
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Mashable » May we all be as cozy as this snoring bulldog puppy
What do puppies dream of when they take a little puppy snooze? Delicious treats? New friends? A walk in the park? We may never know for sure, but we do know that this is the coziest bulldog puppy of all time. Check out his bed, you guys. He has a stuffed pig, a teddy bear and a fluffy pink blanket. … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba smashes sales record for China's Singles' Day with $9.3 billion in 12 hours
UPDATED 7:10 pm GMT+8 with updated figures from Alibaba and JD.com. BEIJING — China's Singles' Day — otherwise known as the world's biggest online shopping event — was bigger and better this year, going by the numbers of its lead online shopping sites. Alibaba said that by mid-day on Wednesday, it already crossed the amount it made last year of $9.3 billion … [Link]
Mashable » Ski holidays could be very cheap for UK skiers, snowboarders this winter
LONDON — If you're thinking of heading back to the slopes soon, or perhaps giving skiing or snowboarding a try for the first time, this could be the season to do it. Winter breaks are looking a fair bit cheaper than usual as the season approaches, with prices dropping thanks to a number of factors that have led to a reduced … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA Releases JTX1 ARM Board That Competes With Intel's Skylake i7-6700K
An anonymous reader writes: NVIDIA has unveiled the Jetson TX1 development board powered by their Tegra X1 SoC. The Jetson TX1 has a Maxwell GPU capable of 1 TFLOP/s, four 64-bit ARM A57 processors, 4GB of RAM, and 16GB of onboard storage. NVIDIA isn't yet allowing media to publish benchmarks, but the company's reported figures show the graphics and deep … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's Dubsmash competition in Malaysia is nuts
Some people will seriously do anything for a free burger Particularly Malaysians, where for a free Big Mac all they'll need to do is sing along with the voice dubbing app, Dubsmash, as part of McDonald's "Sama-Sama Big Mac" competition ("Sama-Sama" means you're welcome in Malay, by the way) The results are insane. Here's one from Malaysian instagrammer, @dennisyin A video … [Link]
Mashable » Driver accidentally serves up road rage to Australia's ex-prime minister
Road rage can get to the best of us, but one woman in Canberra, Australia, unfortunately let fly on the wrong pack of cyclists when she honked her horn and abused a group that included former prime minister Tony Abbott. The driver was pulled over by Australian Federal Police — supposedly trailing close-by in an unmarked vehicle — after Abbott managed … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie cops sing along to Disney's 'Frozen' in the ultimate bromance moment
Australian police officers aren't immune to the craze that is Disney's Frozen, just like many children around the world. In a video sent to Nine News, two officers reveal their secret talents with a performance of "Love Is an Open Door" from the hit film. Anna is played by a stubbled, burly-looking officer; while Hans is performed by the more … [Link]
Slashdot » DARPA Is About To Start Testing an Autonomous, Submarine-Hunting Drone
merbs writes: Early next year, DARPA will begin testing a 132-foot unmanned submarine-hunting ocean drone in San Diego. Slapped with the cumbersome title of Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV), it's designed to do exactly that: track stealth submarines from the surface, quietly and autonomously. "The 132-foot-long, 140-ton ACTUV is being built by Leidos at the Vigor Shipyard [formerly … [Link]
Mashable » 6 things you can expect from 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'
This week marks the release the much-awaited big-budget film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, which reunites the successful pair of director Sooraj Barjatya and actor Salman Khan after 16 years Like all Barjatya films, PRDP is a family drama. It is centred around Khan, who plays a double role as a royal and a pauper, with a love story with actress Sonam … [Link]
Mashable » Facing scrutiny about his background, Ben Carson emerges from debate unscathed
It could have been his undoing, but if anything, Tuesday night's Republican primary debate did little to shake Ben Carson's newly-found place atop the GOP field. The retired neurosurgeon took the stage after a string of news reports intensely focused on his biography, including whether he was offered a scholarship to attend West Point, and what courses he took while at … [Link]
Mashable » Imogen the baby koala snacks on eucalyptus during her first photoshoot
In her first photoshoot, Imogen the koala proves that human babies aren't the only ones who can look cute in a bassinet. To celebrate Imogen's first birthday this week, the Symbio Wildlife Park in New South Wales is releasing photos and video of her growing up. To start off, they released this exclusive footage of her nibbling on some eucalyptus … [Link]
Mashable » Stampede of golden retriever puppies tackle a slide
Training puppies is hard work. Extremely adorable hard work. As a part of their socialization program at Enchanted Retrievers, these cute puppies are given an obstacle they must tackle before feeding time. Well, the result of this one is an adorable stampede. Some of the puppies are a little afraid to go down the slide but with a little help, … [Link]
Mashable » Trump, Kasich, Bush clash on immigration at Republican debate
Tuesday night's debate quickly put on display just how divided Republicans are one immigration — an issue that could play a decisive role in 2016. Ohio Gov. John Kasich, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and GOP businessman Donald Trump engaged in a forceful debate on how to handle the millions of undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. Trump cheered this … [Link]
Mashable » Watch someone powerwash 20 years' worth of gum off this wall
After 20 years, Seattle's "gum wall" is now getting cleaned by a powerful steam cleaner. Watch as man and machine come together to erase decades of sweet but sometimes sticky memories. Read more…More about Us World, Us, Videos, Work Play, and Gum Wall
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Mashable » Dog and pig agree to act married for the sake of human owners
Guess what: We're getting married! No, not the dog and pig in this picture — the human owners See also: I now pronounce you dog and dog. You may lick the bride's face. View post on imgur.com The inventive wedding invitation features the pets of the two animal-lovers who are preparing to get hitched on Sept. 3. Courtesy of Reddit user … [Link]
Mashable » Anti-Semite sentenced to death for fatal shootings at Kansas Jewish sites
A judge followed a jury's recommendation and sentenced an avowed anti-Semite to death Tuesday for the fatal shootings of three people at Kansas Jewish sites. See also: White supremacist gives Nazi salute after being convicted of murders at Jewish sites Johnson County District Judge Thomas Kelly Ryan imposed the sentence for Frazier Glenn Miller Jr., who was convicted of one count … [Link]
Mashable » YouTuber Caleb Logan Bratayley died from heart condition, family says
Thirteen-year-old YouTube star Caleb Logan Bratayley died last month from a rare heart condition, his family confirmed Tuesday. In an emotional Instagram post, his family shared the cause of Caleb's death, which had remained fairly vague until Tuesday. The post has been liked more than 70,000 times by devastated fans of the Bratayley family —which includes his mom, Katie; his dad, … [Link]
Slashdot » Fantasy Sports Sites Ordered To Stop Taking Bets In New York State
HughPickens.com writes: The NY Times reports that in a major blow to a multibillion-dollar industry that introduced sports betting to legions of young sports fans, the New York State attorney general has ordered the two biggest daily fantasy sports companies, DraftKings and FanDuel, to stop accepting bets from New York residents. He said their games constituted illegal gambling under state … [Link]
Mashable » Chick-fil-A's secret menu is waiting for you to find it
Sometimes, ordering off of the regular menu just isn't enough. If you're a fast foodie that's tired of stuffing the same old fried food down your gullet, you've probably heard that many restaurants actually have a secret menu, including Chil-fil-A. See also: Can you be liberal and eat at Chick-fil-A? Although Chick-fil-A's list isn't nearly as impressive as a larger chain … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2214: A breakdown of dating site users…
In our heart-shaped pie chart, there's no love lost! [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Facebook Pages, Lockitron, Unofficial Pinterest, Lockitron
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Bloomingdale's apologizes for 'spike your best friend's egg nog' ad
Holiday shopping is about to get into full swing, and so are the festive ads that hope to catch your eye. One recent ad in the Bloomingdale's catalog, however, could give you pause See also: Seattle real estate ad insults working moms in the worst way Not only does the caption read, "Spike your best friend's egg nog when they're not … [Link]
Mashable » Republican presidential candidates say they won't join the 'Fight for $15'
While Democratic presidential candidates lined up quickly behind nationwide protests demanding a $15 an hour minimum wage, Republicans didn't follow suit. In the opening exchange of Tuesday's presidential debate, hosted by the Wall Street Journal and Fox Business Network, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio and Ben Carson were quick to explain how raising the minimum wage would hurt, not help, the country. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' creator hoping for a Kickstarter-funded comeback
Joel Hodgson is hoping you still have a little room in your hearts for MST3K. More than 15 years after it went off the air, Mystery Science Theater 3000 could be poised for a comeback if a Kickstarter launched by the former host comes to fruition — and less than 24 hours into the campaign, things are looking good As of … [Link]
Mashable » Apple announces Australian cost and availability for its very pricey iPad Pro
Apple’s new iPad Pro is big — 12.9 inches big — and it's coming to Australia with a hefty price tag to match. Released simultaneously with the U.S., UK and other countries, the iPad Pro will be available to order online Thursday, and should appear in Apple stores and other retailers later in the week. With its mega-screen designed to allow … [Link]
Mashable » Swim and dive team makes a splash with delightful airport video
If only boring people get bored, then the women of University of Louisville's swim and dive team are the least boring people of all time. During a seven-hour delay at North Carolina's Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the team made a creative video in which the airport's people mover is used to simulate a rowing session, a full swimming medley and even … [Link]
Mashable » Kangaroo goes for a swim, surprises fisherman in kayak
It's natural for Aussies to take a dip when the heat turns up Down Under — including the land-dwelling kangaroo. This kayaking fisherman got quite the surprise when he noticed a local bobbing up and down beside him in Hume, near Australia's capital city, Canberra Australia's national symbol is definitely not adverse to the occasional swim though, with other furry … [Link]
Mashable » Women talk about their abortions in emotional #ShoutYourAbortion videos
Each of the 15 women has her own story One woman, who was raised in a Christian home, chose to have an abortion at 29. Another discovered at 18 weeks pregnant that her daughter's kidneys were not functioning and she had little to no chance of surviving. Another, who was doing speed regularly, found out she was pregnant days after … [Link]
Mashable » High-tech space adventure book knows where your child lives
Flip through the pages of The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home, and you'll be taken on a journey from outer space to your child's bedroom — literally. The book may be made of paper, but technology is embedded in its creation — because this is a book that knows where you live Lost My Name is a London-based publishing and tech start-up … [Link]
Mashable » Vandals hijack and derail train in Australia using actual ignition key
A train has been stolen and run off the rails in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia early on Wednesday morning, causing the line to be closed off due to a large amount of damage The train, which was parked at a depot in the suburb of Hurstbridge, was started with a key, CEO of Metro Trains Andrew Lezala said at a … [Link]
Mashable » Buzz Aldrin encounters a Dalek, lives to tell the tale
Daleks may have the ability to destroy entire galaxies, but they were no match for the second man on the moon Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin met one of the most feared villains on Doctor Who, and somehow lived to tell the tale See also: A TARDIS made entirely of Lego has materialised right on Bondi Beach No word yet on why … [Link]
Mashable » Oculus now lets you play 1980s games in a virtual reality arcade
First revealed at the Oculus Connect event back in September, the Oculus Arcade app has finally been released The app, which lets you play old school arcade games in virtual reality, will work on existing Gear VR devices and Samsung Gear VR smartphones as well as the upcoming consumer version of the Oculus headset. See also: New York Times teams with … [Link]
Mashable » Fox Business asks smart questions, but isn't too tough on candidates
Fox Business moderators drew a mixed response on Tuesday night, with praise for their questions but critique for not doing more to challenge some assertions from the Republican candidates. Fox Business journalists Maria Bartiromo and Neil Cavuto were joined by Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Gerard Baker as moderators of the debate that was billed as attempting to be the polar opposite … [Link]
Mashable » The biggest songs of 2015 in one sugary year-end track
Though many are loathe to admit it, the truth is that year-end mashups are a real delight. What's not to love about all of 2015's best Top 40 songs mashed into one sugary new track? One of this year's very first mashup tracks comes from YouTuber Daniel Kim, and it's four-and-a-half minutes of pure pop. Everybody's here— Taylor, Demi and … [Link]
Mashable » Rejoice, America, for McDonald's will offer $1 mozzarella sticks nationwide
Fear not, America. Your mozzarella stick fix will soon be only a drive-thru away. After testing out the new menu item in select restaurants earlier in 2015, McDonald's is officially bringing the mini cheese sticks to its regular menu, nationwide, starting in 2016. See also: McDonald's fans are (mostly) lovin' their first day of all-day breakfast Dip into marinara sauce with … [Link]
Mashable » Who is Melissa Click, the Missouri media professor under fire for confronting a reporter?
Updated Tuesday Nov. 10, 6 p.m. PST to reflect that Click has resigned from her courtesy appointment within the University of Missouri's journalism school. University of Missouri communications professor Melissa Click has landed at the center of a media firestorm after a widely-circulated video showed her trying to blockade a student reporter from the site of an on-campus protest on … [Link]
Slashdot » 2016 Presidential Candidate Security Investigation
New submitter Fryan writes: InfoSec Institute has assessed the security posture of 16 of the presidential candidates' websites. This is an indicator of the level of security awareness the candidate and the campaign staff has. The recent breaches and security lapses of high profile individuals highlight the absolute need for everyone to take security awareness seriously. The hacking of the … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix went down briefly, and everyone briefly panicked
UPDATED 9 p.m. ET That brief and terrible time in our country when “Netflix and chill” (wink!) was imperiled and people momentarily lost their chill is over. The Netflix website is back up. The movies and TV shows never stopped working, so maybe this was just the mischievous soul of the Internet reminding us of our dependency on the streaming service. … [Link]
Mashable » Drink like a rebel with this Han Solo blaster flask
This is the flask you're looking for — to get turnt up. If you ever find yourself drinking in a cantina in Mos Eisley, Etsy seller Insignificant Fish Industries has the perfect flask for you that is modeled after Han Solo's DL 44 blaster. See also: Miniature edible Yoda uses the force to make this cake levitate 
Image: Insignificant Fish IndustriesThe … [Link]
Mashable » No, your sunscreen isn't killing the world's coral reefs
Swimmers that slather themselves in sunscreen are doing their skin a favour, but it might not be so helpful to any nearby coral reefs. That claim, released in a recent scientific study, sparked global headlines faulting sunscreen for the global decline of these hotbeds of biodiversity. It's a disturbing idea that something so necessary for protecting humans from skin cancer could … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchatting woman captures moment plane crashes into apartment, killing as many as 9
A small jet crashed into an apartment building in Akron, Ohio during its final approach to Akron Fulton International Airport and as many as nine people may have died in the crash See also: 4 British nationals killed in Quebec plane crash Aftermath of Akron plane crash into apartment building. Pilot and co-pilot both killed. Video sent in by viewer pic.twitter.com/Igp3gn9c2q … [Link]
Slashdot » DNA Data From California Newborn Blood Samples Stored, Sold To 3rd Parties
schwit1 writes: "This might come as a surprise to California natives in their 20s and early 30s: The state owns your DNA. Every year about four million newborns in the U.S. get a heel prick at birth, to screen for congenital disorders, that if found early enough, can save their life." However, when those tests are done, the leftover blood … [Link]
Mashable » The Washington Nationals' 2016 calendar was a gigantic fail
The Washington Nationals made a 2016 calendar to sell their fans. There was just one problem That big, beautiful cover photo greeting shoppers from store shelves? Yeah … wrong ballpark. Wrong state. Wrong league See also: Evan Fournier: The NBA player whose surname you should never Google The Nationals play in Washington, D.C., at Nationals Park in the National. The Boston … [Link]
Mashable » NFL player investigated for felonious taunting of police dog on field
Linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong of the Oakland Raiders is reportedly being investigated by the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office for taunting a police dog while taking the field to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday That's right: Armstrong could face charges. For taunting. A dog. What's more, taunting a police dog is a third-degree felony in Pennsylvania. See also: Evan Fournier: The NBA … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Peacock Spiders Would Make the Best Jedi Ever [Video]
Not only would they be awesome at wielding lightsabers, they also have crazy good dance moves. [ROTO SCOPIC] The post Peacock Spiders Would Make the Best Jedi Ever [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
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