Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Paris attacks: Thousands sing national anthem during stadium evacuation
This footage shows soccer fans in paris fans sing the French national anthem as they evacuate from the Stade de France during numerous attacks in Paris on Nov. 13. [Additional reporting by Storyful] Read more…More about France, Paris, Us World, and Standalone News [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Has 'No Plans' To Offer Firefox Without Pocket
An anonymous reader writes: In June, Mozilla integrated Pocket into Firefox, garnering a mixed response from the browser's community. This week, VentureBeat stumbled upon a Bugzilla ticket (bug 1215694) to "move Pocket to a built-in add-on" and immediately reached out to the company. "There are currently no plans to offer a version of Firefox that doesn't include Pocket," said Dave … [Link]
Mashable » France announces border checks in response to Paris attacks
UPDATED: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at 4:00 a.m. EST France announced that it will institute border checks in response to a series of attacks on Paris that has left dozens dead President Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency in an address on Friday after violent attacks on at least three locations in Paris, including a widely watched soccer game between … [Link]
Mashable » Eagles of Death Metal reportedly escaped offstage before 100 killed in Paris concert hall
UPDATED 7:30 p.m. ET LOS ANGELES — Eagles of Death Metal, the California-based band founded by Josh Homme and Jesse Hughes, reportedly escaped offstage when the Paris venue they were playing was caught in a wave of attacks throughout the city At least 100 people were killed inside the concert hall, a French police official said. Witnesses inside Le Bataclan described … [Link]
Mashable » Live updates: Paris under attack
A victim under a blanket lays dead outside the Bataclan theater in ParisAP PhotoThe latest [View the story "Paris Attacks: Dozens dead in wave of attacks" on Storify] Share Tweet Jessica Plautz, Amanda Wills, Brian Ries, Megan Specia, Louise Roug, Blathnaid Healy, Brittany Levine, Tim Chester & Jenni Ryall Read more… More about France, Paris, Terror, Us World, and Paris Attacks … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Rolls Out Major Fall Update To Windows 10
Ammalgam writes: Microsoft has rolled out a major update to Windows 10 called the Fall Update, November Update or Threshold 2. The update is now publicly available for everyone to download. Microsoft has confirmed it will be a staggered release. This update is full of fixes and refinements to Windows 10 including substantial changes to Edge, Cortana, icons, the Start … [Link]
Mashable » Obama on Paris bloodshed: An 'attack on all of humanity'
WASHINGTON — The violent attacks in Paris are an "outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians," President Barack Obama said Friday. Speaking from the White House briefing room, Obama said that the attacks were "an attack not just on the people of France, but…an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share." Obama provided little detail about the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This is Horrifying [Pic]
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Geek Culture » The Pluto/Charon system and its moons!
Most inner moons in the solar system keep one face pointed toward their central planet; this animation shows that certainly isn't the case with the small moons of Pluto, which behave like spinning tops. Pluto is shown at center with, in order, from smaller to wider orbit: Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos, Hydra. [Link]
Popular Science » FAA Tests System To Let Drones Sense And Avoid Obstacles
Precision Hawk Drone Precision Hawk On Monday, the FAA is going down to North Carolina to see if drones can learn to avoid obstacles. The tests will take place at Butner, about 200 miles away from where the Wright Brothers first flew, and the milestone in aviation they’ll mark is much more modest. The brothers proved planes could fly with … [Link]
Slashdot » Explosions and Multiple Shootings In Paris, Possible Hostages
An anonymous reader writes: Multiple sources are reporting that at least 18 people are dead across three shootings in central Paris. The Associated Press reports as many as 26, as of this writing. Some victims were at a restaurant, while others were at a nearby theater. Early reports indicate there may be a hostage situation with more people at that … [Link]
Popular Science » Gene Amdahl, The Man Behind The Mainframe, Dies At Age 92
Gene Amdahl in March 2008 Pkivolowitz via Wikimedia Commons, Licensed under CC BY 3.0 Gene Amdahl, the man credited with pioneering mainframe design at IBM, died on Tuesday at the age of 92. Growing up without electricity in South Dakota, Amdahl went on to study engineering physics and theoretical physics. When he was in graduate school at the University of … [Link]
Mashable » FanDuel moves to halt business with New York users until it stops fighting with the state's attorney general
FanDuel announced Friday that it would no longer accept new cash deposits from users in New York amid a heated legal battle with the state attorney general's office. The company said its contests this weekend will continue as scheduled, but it will be working towards cutting off access to customers in New York as the daily fantasy powerhouse prepares to face … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Because Even Great Men, Kings, and Tyrants Have Needs… [Comic]
At 7 ft. 6½ in., Ganondorf is kind of tall! A comic by “Power to the King.” 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Arrow and The Flash on Robot Chicken [Video]
The Nerd makes some guest appearances on various show on the CW. [Adult Swim] The post Arrow and The Flash on Robot Chicken [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Star Trek: Renegades Working On Episodes 2 and 3
JoSch1337 writes: The last time Star Trek: Renegades was on Slashdot was in 2013. It's an independent, canon-faithful Trek series with high production values and some of the actors from the TV shows. Since their original campaign, the team has produced an amazing pilot episode 1 and is now gathering support to produce episode 2, and even episode 3 if … [Link]
Popular Science » Stealthy Shape-Shifting Skin Could Wrap Chinese Aircraft
B-2 Spirit In Flight Screenshot by author, from YouTube Chinese researchers have developed a new aircraft skin that makes planes even harder to see on radar. Published this week, the technique makes a plane skin that can adapt to different radar frequencies and react to them, the radio wave equivalent of chameleon skin. Current airplanes (and, weirdly, some wind turbines) … [Link]
Mashable » Why some business grads are steering clear of Wall Street
Business school deans say some students who consider themselves "highly ethical" are avoiding careers in finance because they consider the field beneath their standards. That's according to William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, who is waging a campaign to improve behavior on Wall Street. SEE ALSO: Are women competitive enough to get good salaries? Dudley said … [Link]
Mashable » Paris under siege: At least 120 dead in terror attacks
UPDATE: For the latest information on these terror attacks and on-the-ground reporting, see our live coverage. Central Paris is on lockdown Friday night after a wave of attacks and explosions that have left at least 120 people dead and dozens injured. Eight of the attackers are dead, seven after suicide bombings, according to the Paris prosecutor France has responded with … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: UKMap, ExoClick, Buzzlogix, Tango Card, Skyscanner
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 » Shonda University is TV's best finishing school
LOS ANGELES — If you really want to understand how Shonda Rhimes has changed the television game, perhaps the best analogy comes from the world of sports.Ever heard of Bill Walsh?If not, that's OK. The legendary football coach developed the West Coast Offense, a strategy that diversified the air attack with quick passes to involve more receivers. Referred to in one … [Link]
Mashable » We're streaming 'Star Wars: Battlefront' at 4:30 p.m. ET
UPDATED Nov. 13 5:34 p.m. ET: It's over. Thanks for joining us for the good times. I wasn't half as bad as I expected to be, but Battlefront also seems like a pretty forgiving game for people of my limited skillset. Check back with Mashable Gaming early next week for a full breakdown of the game. It's pretty cool to crest a hill on the … [Link]
Slashdot » Space Exploration Politics — and an Explanation of the Apollo Flag 'Mystery' (Video)
Meet Tom Moser. And here's another NASA oral history interview with him. And we interviewed him last week ourselves. Tom has 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 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thundercat Pillow Case Ohhhhhhhhh!
Come on, admit it, you know you want one. Ok, it may not feature Lion-O, but who cares? It has a cat summoning a lightning storm, that’s all that counts! [Thundercat Pillow Case] The post Thundercat Pillow Case Ohhhhhhhhh! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Scientists Test New Jetpack Tech For Exploring Asteroids
Video of Demonstrating CMG Hardware during NASA Microgravity Flight When astronauts go on spacewalks, they use jetpacks. Not the fire-spewing kind, but a backpack that lets out streams of nitrogen gas, which astronauts can use to steer themselves to safety. These devices, called Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER), are intended for emergencies only. But now a company called Draper … [Link]
Mashable » Diane Keaton is the biggest Belieber of us all
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actress and professional eccentric, is probably a bigger Belieber than you. The actress stopped by the Ellen Show Friday to dish about her massive crush on the Purpose singer. She even gushed about how good-looking he is when DeGeneres showed her some saucy pictures of the 21-year-old "Okay, that is not possible. That is gorgeous … now … [Link]
Mashable » Judge reverses decision to remove child from lesbian foster parents
A Utah judge reversed his decision to take a baby girl away from her lesbian foster parents and place her with a heterosexual couple after his ruling caused widespread backlash, but child welfare officials say the change could be temporary. Judge Scott Johansen signed an order, which was released Friday, that will allow the 9-month-old baby to stay, for now, with … [Link]
Popular Science » Computer Vision Is Better At Seeing Your Secret Emotions Than Humans
An angry face Photo by Steve Depolo via Flickr, licensed under CC 2.0 A lot of people aren't able to perceive micro expressions. They're the tiny facial ticks that reveal what we're feeling when we're trying not to let it show. So, understanding those micro expressions could allow you to look deeper into peoples' faces and know what what's really … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » PayPal Enables Self-Serve Credential Rotation to Bolster App Security
To help developers increase the security of their apps, PayPal has updated its developer portal to include a self-service credential provisioning feature. Applications authenticate with PayPal using client-secret pairs, which function similarly to username-password combinations. Using PayPal's new feature, developers can generate new client-secret pairs whenever they need to. They can also disable and delete existing client-secret pairs.
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Mashable » 'Andy Cohen is the real deal': Dan Rather sits down with the Bravo superstar
Long-time newsman Dan Rather chats with TV producer Andy Cohen about everything from the Real Housewives reality series to LGBT issues.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1N2htmQ Read more…More about Television, Andy Cohen, Entertainment, Tv, and Videos [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk: 500-mile-range Teslas are 'less than 10 years away'
Would you consider an electric car as your main mode of transportation if it could go 500 miles on a single charge? According to Tesla founder Elon Musk, such a car is "less than 10 years away." See also: Ford aims to accelerate self-driving tech by testing in a simulated city Tesla's current Model S can go 270 miles on a … [Link]
Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson doesn't care if you like his movie fact-checking
Astrophysicist and Star Talk host Neil deGrasse Tyson is well known for critiquing the science we see on the big screen. And he doesn't care if you agree with him. From Interstellar to Back to the Future II, Tyson has cast a critical eye on the way technology and space are portrayed in Hollywood. Among his most famous critiques is his … [Link]
Mashable » The NFL's promotional uniforms left colorblind fans screwed
Nike and the NFL had the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills wear bright, unicolor jerseys during Thursday Night Football this week, as part of a promotion called "Color Rush" that involves alternate uniforms worn one day a week It looked like your typical half-hearted marketing stunt — until a big problem arose. The Jets were outfitted in all green, while … [Link]
Mashable » Domineering cat holds dog's leash and won't let him go play
Cats are controlling and domineering — but they always look pretty damn cool while doing it This cat has managed to get ahold of his canine pal's leash, and is refusing to let go. Because power is intoxicating. The dog, meanwhile, seems pretty confused by the turn of events, but knows better than to challenge the cat's authority We respect … [Link]
Slashdot » Laser Strikes On Aircraft Increasing In Frequency
puddingebola writes: The FAA is reporting a record number of laser strikes on aircraft for 2015. From the article: "The Federal Aviation Administration recorded 5,352 laser strikes through Oct. 16, up from 2,837 for all of 2010. … Some airports have reported more than 100 laser strikes this year: Los Angeles had 197; Phoenix had 183; Houston had 151; Las … [Link]
Popular Science » Automated Car Vending Machine Opens In Nashville
Carvana's Nashville car vending machine Courtesy Carvana Carvana started as a way to buy cars online. Ernie Garcia, Carvana's CEO, wanted to take the hassle out of haggling prices and signing paperwork. And he also hoped to shave a little off the cars' prices as well. So, like any good entrepreneur, he looked toward the Internet and automation, which led … [Link]
Mashable » The week that college students banded together against racism
The protests at the University of Missouri this week seemed to explode out of the blue — at least to outsiders. But for many on campus, both students and staff, veiled and not-so-veiled racism had long been a problem. See also: It's not just Missouri: #BlackOnCampus exposes racism at schools across U.S. And Mizzou sparked a wider conflagration: At schools from … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat's new 'official stories' use emoji to verify celebrity accounts
Snapchat may finally be giving its celebrity users a more official presence on the platform. The company is using a new feature called "Official Stories" to verify the accounts of some of its celebrity users, including Justin Bieber, Tiesto and Kylie Jenner. But, in true Snapchat fashion, the app is be using emoji symbolize their status (rather than the blue checkmark … [Link]
Mashable » Supreme Court to hear first abortion case since 2007
The Supreme Court is taking on its first abortion case in eight years, a dispute over state regulation of abortion clinics. The justices said Friday they will hear arguments over a Texas law that would leave about 10 abortion clinics open across the state. A decision should come by late June, four months before the presidential election. The high court previously … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Terminal Emulator Do You Use?
An anonymous reader writes: Although I spend a considerable amount of my time at work using shell commands and other text-based applications, I've never really given much thought to what terminal emulator I use. A recent article over on Opensource.com rounded up their picks for their seven favorite terminals, but I'm still unsure if it really matters which one I … [Link]
Mashable » Watch as the 'WTF' space junk burns up in Earth's atmosphere
A group of scientists in a plane caught sight of a mysterious piece of space junk right as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere above the Indian Ocean Friday Researchers had been expecting the object — appropriately named WT1190F — to re-enter Earth's atmosphere since it was spotted in October, so the International Astronomical Center and the United Arab Emirates … [Link]
Popular Science » A New Way To Make Resistant Plants
Researchers at MSU engineered arabidopsis to better withstand both insect and pathogen attacks simultaneously. Next up, perhaps: Tomatoes and soy. [free photos/Flickr] Plants have to deal with a lot of threats, from insects that want to munch them to bacteria that would like to infect them. It’s tough to put up a defense to multiple attacks at once, all while … [Link]
Mashable » There is one major trait that makes someone a winner in tech
Jason Calacanis is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, who has been an early backer of prominent technology companies like Uber, Wealthfront and Thumbtack. The following post first appeared on his personal website. You can follow him on Twitter @jason. Click here to tweet his original post. This week I was asked to speak to a dozen billionaires at a secret … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Houndify API Brings Conversational Interface To Things
Talking to computers (or other inanimate objects) and getting an informed reply is no longer the make-believe super power that we remember from our favorite childhood sci-fi movie. It’s already evident, with products like Siri and Cortana around, that voice search is evolving to the point of pretty meaningful conversation. Soundhound’s Houndify API aims to bring this kind of advanced … [Link]
Mashable » Philae makes soft landing on a comet in new footage
It’s been one year since Philae landed on a comet. This new animation shows Philae first touching down. It also highlights the incredible two-hour flight to its final resting spot on the comet.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1N29PbW Read more…More about Space, Nasa, Us World, Comet, and Outer Space
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Slashdot » Hour of Code 2015 Star Wars Tutorial: Spare the IF Statement, Spoil the Child?
theodp writes: Teaching U.S. K-12 kids their programming fundamentals in past Hours of Code were an IF-fy Bill Gates and a LOOP-y Mark Zuckerberg. Interestingly, the new signature tutorial — Star Wars: Building a Galaxy with Code — created by Lucasfilm and Code.org ("in a locked room with no windows") for this December's Hour of Code, eschews both IF statements … [Link]
Mashable » KIND is giving you a way to spot and celebrate everyday kindness
People are inherently and genuinely good — we see evidence of this every day by witnessing acts of kindness, or by coming across them in stories that go viral. When you witness an act of kindness, no matter how big or small, it's tough not to smile. What's magical about kindness is that it makes both the doer and the recipient … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Powdered glue goes on dry and sticks when squished
A new powdered form of adhesive is dry and pourable, meaning it can stick in hard-to-reach places and to rough materials
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Popular Science » What Is A Digital-To-Analog Converter, And Do You Need One?
Schiit If you’ve ever wondered why the sound you hear through your laptop’s headphone jack is wildly different from the sound that comes through your stereo system, the short answer is that your laptop is missing one of the key steps to make sound out of numbers: digital to analog conversion. Better home audio is a nebulous world of micro-advances … [Link]
Popular Science » Gamers Unite: 'Super Smash Bros' Gets Cloud From 'Final Fantasy' And More
Cloud In Super Smash Bros 4 Nintendo With a Final Fantasy character in Nintendo's fighting game, the sky's the limit New characters for Super Smash Bros 4 are some of the most hotly anticipated downloadable content on Nintendo's otherwise underperforming Wii U home console. The multiplayer fighting game known for taking characters across Nintendo games and putting them in one … [Link]
Mashable » The biggest 'Star Wars' spoiler yet: That's no moon in 'Force Awakens'
Lest there be any doubt that J.J. Abrams is doing his best to echo the style of the original Star Wars trilogy, there's no larger example — literally — than the round Death Star-like thing that appears on the official Force Awakens poster Fans have wondered what the sphere might be; until now, it's pretty much been an open secret that … [Link]
Mashable » This once stable Greenland glacier is melting more rapidly, study says
For years, much of the concern about the melting of Greenland's massive ice sheet has been focused on the massive retreat of glaciers in the island's southeast and west, fueled by climate change. Those on its colder, drier northeast corner were thought to be stable. But a new study detailed in the journal Science shows that two of those glaciers are … [Link]
Slashdot » SteamOS Gaming Performance Lags Well Behind Windows
New submitter NotDrWho writes: As reported by Ars Technica: "With this week's official launch of Valve's Linux-based Steam Machine line (for non-pre-orders), we decided to see if the new OS could stand up to the established Windows standard when running games on the same hardware. Unfortunately for open source gaming supporters, it looks like SteamOS gaming comes with a significant … [Link]
Popular Science » Dubai Is Buying Jetpacks For Its Firefighters
Martin Jetpack In Flight Martin Jetpack The future is already here — it’s just mostly in Dubai. This week, the city, part of the United Arab Emirates, signed a deal with real-life jetpack maker Martin Aircraft Company to purchase 20 jetpacks for first responders. Why do rescue workers need jetpacks? Well, how else can they get to people stuck on … [Link]
Popular Science » Think Tank Ponders The Future Of Post-War
Marine Force Recon United States Marine Corps, via Wikimedia Commons “We're not still in these wars because we haven't figured out the right tactical formation,” Marine veteran and writer Elliot Ackerman told an audience on Thursday. Ackerman was visiting the Atlantic Council, an international affairs think tank, along with writer Maxwell Neely Cohen, Linda Spoonster Schwartz of the Department of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Performs the “Pirates of the Caribbean” Theme on a Recorder While Beatboxing [Video]
Medhat Mamdouh performs the “Pirates of the Caribbean” theme on a recording while beatboxing. [Medhat Mamdouh] The post Man Performs the “Pirates of the Caribbean” Theme on a Recorder While Beatboxing [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Should the UK bring back beavers to help manage floods?
Beavers can naturally regulate water flow, filter out water pollution and benefit fish and wetlands. Does that mean we should reintroduce them?
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Popular Science » A California UFO Mystery, A Selfie-Taking Monkey, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Mashable » This photo of Prince Charles in Australia is drumming up some serious controversy
LONDON — It wouldn't be a royal visit if there weren't one or two strange moments, and Prince Charles and Camilla's trip to Australia has been absolutely no exception. See also: 11 badass facts about the Queen that might surprise you It's only been a few days since those mildly terrifying photos of Camilla holding a knife were released, and now … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Now Do Science In 'EVE Online'
Photo Credit: www.proteinatlas.org Project: Project Discovery in EVE Online EVE Online is what's known as a MMORPG … a massive multiplayer online roleplaying game. In progress now for more than a decade, the game is science fiction's answer to World of Warcraft. Set some 21,000 years into the future, the game backstory suggests that humans have branched out to colonize … [Link]
Mashable » Iraqi city of Sinjar is liberated from the Islamic State, Kurdish forces say
Kurdish military forces backed by US-led coalition airstrikes have liberated the Iraqi city of Sinjar from the Islamic State. ISIS fighters had been in control of the city for about one year.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1Le1ACe Read more…More about Iraq, Isis, Us World, Islamic State, and Standalone News [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Improves Machine Learning Capabilities with New Project Oxford API Features
Alongside a number of new announcements surrounding Microsoft's AI initiative, Project Oxford, Microsoft introduced a number of updates to its Project Oxford Face API. New features included in the Face API updates include facial hair and smile prediction tools, as well as improved visual age estimation and gender identification.
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Mashable » This company will break up with your partner for you
Whoever said romance was dead in the modern age? I'm not sure, but they're probably right. The Breakup Shop is a new company that will break up with your significant other for you for $10 to $40, depending on the service you select. In addition to breakup messages, the company also features a gift shop stocked with Netflix gift cards, Cookies … [Link]
Slashdot » Self-Encrypting Drives Hardly Any Better Than Software-Based Encryption
itwbennett writes: The main security benefit of Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) is that the encryption key is not stored in the OS memory, but on the disk itself, which makes it less exposed to theft. However, some attacks that work against software-based encryption products also affect SEDs, including evil maid attacks and those that bypass Windows authentication. Once a SED is … [Link]
Popular Science » New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Spots Reveal A Few More Secrets
Han Solo hands Rey a blaster pistol in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Star Wars The passing of the generational torch, er—blaster! There's been a disturbance in the Force. Several disturbances lately, actually: two new TV spots for the much-anticipated sequel Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens hit the interwebs this morning, bringing us more revealing new footage about … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable old dogs show off new tricks
November is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month, meaning we're celebrating the gentle old dogs in desperate need of homes. But lest you believe that old adage about old dogs, the 103rd Annual Old Dogs, New Tricks competition will set you straight. A special thanks to the Humane Society of New York and our senior stars: Lorenzo, Roger, Lola and Fred. Diane Keaton is … [Link]
Mashable » David Hasselhoff releases strange video claiming his legal name is now 'David Hoff'
David Hasselhoff, the actor with one of the most beloved surnames in Hollywood, has just released a bizarre video in which he claims that he is changing his last name. Instead of "David Hasselhoff," he claims that he will now be going by "David Hoff." See also: 'Sharknado 3' unleashes a storm of terrible Twitter jokes "I've been wanting to … [Link]
Mashable » This British superfan has a 'Star Wars' shrine that you can stay in
LONDON — There is no end to what a superfan will do and thank God, because otherwise the world would not be blessed with gems like this Dave Oldbury, a postman from Southampton, has turned his home into a shrine. A shrine for Star Wars. A shrine for Star Wars that the public can stay in. May the force be with … [Link]
Mashable » University of Missouri students debate what's next after historic week
COLUMBIA, Missouri — After a historic — and whirlwind — week at the University of Missouri, life is slowly returning to normal On Thursday night, in conversations across campus, Mizzou students wondered what's next for their school See also: The University of Missouri students who forced their president to resign For students here, it's been a long and strange semester that … [Link]
Mashable » Writer and photographer team up to document the lives of senior dogs
A love for senior dogs brought photographer Lori Fusaro and writer Laura T. Coffey into one another's lives. Together, they set out to create My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts, a book that shares the stories of senior pets living out their best years. See also: Dogs photographed after their baths know how you feel on a bad … [Link]
Popular Science » Take a 360-Degree Video Tour of Times Square
Yesterday, Facebook introduced the ability to upload and watch 360-degree videos on all devices. Popular Science is putting it to the test. Using a Ricoh Theta S camera, tech editor Michael Nuñez and social media editor Jason Lederman filmed their trip through New York's Times Square on a rainy evening. Join them on their walk, and click and drag around … [Link]
Mashable » Kittens present all 8 Harry Potter movies in 7 minutes
The saga of Harry Potter is now surely a contemporary legend, with many renditions of J.K. Rowling's boy wizard having sprung up across the cultural spectrum. But sometimes, it's best to get back to the basics — kittens doing some live action story-telling From the animal-friendly Youtube account, The Pet Collective, the best scenes from each of the eight HP … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Star Wars “Dark Side” Holiday Sweaters
Yes, nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a sweater from the Dark Side! These Star Wars Holiday Sweaters are just what they sound like – a small tribute to the holiday’s Dark Side. If you’ve been a good little kid, Santa Trooper’ll bring you a small present. If you’ve been a bad little kid, Santa Trooper will bring you something awesome. … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft teases the future of Powerpoint with new designer tools
Microsoft’s latest Office 365 update is making Powerpoint a lot smarter. The company just unveiled two new tools for Powerpoint, Designer and Morph that make it easier for people to add custom photos and animations to slides. The tools will be available to Office 365 subscribers in the coming weeks. See also: The 10 best features of Microsoft Office for Mac … [Link]
Mashable » Gotta catch 'em again: Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow getting lo-fi re-release
If you stopped counting after the original 151 Pokémon — and are only concerned with picking a favorite between Squirtle, Charmander and Bulbasaur — Nintendo has your number. The three original American Pokémon games, Red, Blue and Yellow, are coming to Nintendo's 3DS in all their black-and-white glory next year. The release date, Feb. 27, 2016, marks the 20-year anniversary of … [Link]
Slashdot » Quebec Introduces Bill To Mandate ISP Website Blocking
An anonymous reader writes: The Government of Quebec has introduced new legislation that requires Internet service providers to block access to unlicensed online gambling sites. The provisions are contained in an omnibus bill implementing elements of the government's spring budget, which included a promise to establish website blocking requirements. The bill provides that "an Internet service provider may not give … [Link]
Mashable » Fans wonder why 'Force Awakens' protagonist Rey is missing from toy shelves
Rey has disappeared to a galaxy far, far away from the merchandise set for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Fans of the franchise have noticed that the character, played by Daisy Ridley, apparently isn't included in several Star Wars toy sets being sold in stores like Target and Toys "R" Us. Twitter users have started the hashag #WheresRey, demanding to know … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Our moon would be a planet under new definition of planethood
When astronomers last redefined "planet", Pluto was demoted to being a dwarf. A proposed revision to the criteria would instead grant planethood to the moon
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Mashable » Employees of fantasy sports sites stage New York rally for fantasy sports sites
It’s a game of skill! That's the message daily fantasy sports sites hoped to convey Friday morning at their hastily-arranged protest outside the Manhattan office of New York's attorney general. A few hundred protesters gathered at 8 a.m. in hopes of speaking out against Eric Schneiderman's recent move ordering the company, and its main competitor, DraftKings, to stop taking bets in … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook may soon let you search individual profile pages (Updated)
Update: Friday, 12:33 p.m. ET: A Facebook spokesperson provided the following statement on the profile search feature: "We’re piloting a way to search for people’s posts from within their Profiles. You can only search for posts that you can already see on their Timelines."Facebook says it's a small pilot program going around the U.S. for iPhone and desktop and that users … [Link]
Mashable » Of course Ronda Rousey owns the cover of 'EA Sports UFC 2'
She’s perhaps the best-known fighter in mixed martial arts, not to mention one of the most celebrated athletes in professional sports generally. And now Ronda Rousey is the face of EA Sports UFC 2, taking center stage on the cover of the game while an unidentified male fighter stands in the shadows behind her. Preach, EA. See also: Ronda Rousey kicks the … [Link]
Mashable » Kurdish fighters say they have recaptured Sinjar from ISIS
Kurdish fighters who have been locked in battle with Islamic State (ISIS) militants for control of the Iraqi town of Sinjar raised a Kurdish flag over the town Friday, declaring victory over the group at the strategically important location Peshmerga Maj. Ghazi Ali, who oversees one of the units involved in the offensive, said thousands of Kurdish fighters entered the … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb tells its hosts they are the 'product' with tips on how to sell themselves
PARIS — If you are familiar with Airbnb, you may think the company's primary offering is a digital platform for finding a short-term rental. You'd be wrong. "The hosts are the product," said CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky, during a founder Q&A at the Airbnb Open on Friday. Before Airbnb, Chesky said, there were two categories in the world: people and … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 3.1 Glitch Causes Problems At French Airport — Wait, 3.1?
OakDragon writes: Microsoft has tamped down the earth on XP's grave, steered Internet Explorer toward the nursing home, and is trying to convince everyone Windows 10 is a bright up-and-comer. But in the Paris airport of Orly, a system called DECOR — which helps air traffic controllers relay weather information to pilots — is running on Windows 3.1. That program … [Link]
Mashable » Drinking with Dan: An interview with Dan Rather and Andy Cohen
At my age and stage in life I’ve experienced many “student has surpassed the teacher” moments. So many, in fact, that I now file them under three distinctive rubrics: The kind you like, the kind you would like to forget, and the kind that come out of nowhere and knock you off your rocker The kind you “like” are easy … [Link]
Mashable » This British woman's Ned Stark cake is gloriously gory
LONDON — As we learned recently from that pun-filled Game of Thrones recipe book, George R.R. Martin characters and delicious baked treats go surprisingly well together. See also: These creepy cakes are way too awesome to eat The latest addition to this trend, crafted by Nottinghamshire-based baker Dawn Butler, is one that's so impressively lifelike it actually brings back difficult memories … [Link]
Mashable » You can now buy Snapchat lenses for just 99 cents
For those of you who missed the rainbow vomit Snapchat filter, it's your lucky day. You can now have it forever at a very small price. On Friday, Snapchat introduced a store for its lenses, the animated selfie filters that were introduced in September. Each one is yours to keep for $0.99. See also: How to get the most out of … [Link]
Mashable » World's first mincemeat and custard pasty is your new favourite food
LONDON — Christmas just isn’t Christmas unless you’ve consumed your body weight in mince pies. But, the world’s oldest Cornish pasty bakery has just turned Christmas on its head by creating the ultimate festive baked good: the very first mincemeat and custard pasty. Warrens Bakery in Cornwall has been busy developing a way to bring a contemporary twist to Britain’s crown jewel, … [Link]
Popular Science » Inside The Z Machine, Where Scientists Turned Hydrogen Into Metal
Z Machine Randy Montoya; Courtesy Sandia National Laboratories For 80 years, researchers theorized that hydrogen could transform into a metal. This year, scientists at Sandia National Laboratories finally proved it. They took deuterium, an isotope of hydrogen, and applied 3 million times the atmospheric pressure using the Z machine, shown above. After 200 nanoseconds, the liquid turned reflective, indicating it … [Link]
Mashable » David Bowie's 'Blackheart' music video trailer will sparkle your skull
Thanks for the gyrating scarecrows, David Bowie. Never change The legend just released the trailer of for his upcoming short film and single, "Blackheart." The full video will be out November 19, with the album following on January 8. You can expect some really cool new dance moves and jewel-encrusted skulls 
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Slashdot » Gene Amdahl, Pioneer of Mainframe Computing, Dies At 92
An anonymous reader writes: The NY Times reports that Dr. Gene Amdahl, who played a crucial role in developing the IBM System/360 series mainframes and formulated Amdahl's law, has died at the age of 92. "The 360 series was not one computer but a family of compatible machines. Computers in the series used processors of different speeds and power, yet … [Link]
Mashable » Dubai gives its firefighters twin-engine jetpacks to fight skyscraper fires
Damn you, firefighters. Not only do you have one of the most-loved professions in the world, now you also get jetpacks? Dubai, the city known for its skyline — after all, it hosts Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building — signed a deal Monday with New Zealand's Martin Aircraft to equip its fire service personnel with manned and unmanned jetpacks See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Gods of Egypt' movie posters ignite whitewashing backlash
New movie, same old situation. Character posters have been released for the upcoming film Gods of Egypt, directed by Alex Proyas — and people are not happy to see that Gerard Butler and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, two definite white dudes, star in the film as Egyptian gods Set and Horus The film's cast seems to be mostly white, save for Chadwick Boseman, … [Link]
Mashable » Apple shutting down Beats Music on Nov. 30
Beats Music's transformation into Apple Music is almost complete. Beats has announced Beats Music will shut down Nov. 30, after which the music streaming service will no longer work. Existing Beats Music users are advised to switch to Apple Music for iOS or Android, the latter which launched Tuesday in beta. See also: Apple Music review: Loud, fast and out of … [Link]
Mashable » Inside Donald Trump's 10-minute, insult-filled rant about Ben Carson
WASHINGTON — During Tuesday's presidential debate, Republicans traded jabs over everything from immigration to foreign policy. Barbs were lobbed every which way. Only retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson seemed to be spared. Carson's rivals so far have been slow to criticize him, even as he's faced scrutiny over some of the details of his life story. But on Thursday night, Donald Trump … [Link]
Slashdot » UK May Blacklist Homeopathy
New submitter Maritz writes: Vindication may be on the horizon for people who defer to reality in matters of health — UK ministers are considering whether homeopathy should be put on a blacklist of treatments GPs in England are banned from prescribing, the BBC has learned. The controversial practice is based on the principle that "like cures like," but critics … [Link]
Mashable » 'Destiny' weekend sales plays favorites with Warlocks yet again
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: 5 completely … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook starts testing Snapchat-style messaging in France
What if you could make your messages disappear? Users of Snapchat, where messages are auto-deleted after a certain period of time, are familiar with the concept. Now, according to BuzzFeed, Facebook is testing a similar feature in France See also: Everything we know so far about Facebook's new reactions The feature will appear as a hourglass icon in Facebook's Messenger app … [Link]
Mashable » 'Top Gear' producer suing Jeremy Clarkson for racial discrimination
LONDON — The Top Gear producer who was physically and verbally attacked by Jeremy Clarkson in March, resulting in the presenter's departure from the show, is suing him for racial discrimination. Oisin Tymon's legal team met lawyers for Clarkson and the BBC at an employment tribunal Friday, the BBC reports. The 36-year-old Irishman is reportedly seeking more than £100,000 ($152,000). See … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Quantum dilemma: We have too many options for explaining reality
There are many ways to interpret the weirdness of quantum theory. Now a group of 70 physicists has considered them all
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Mashable » Bob Odenkirk and David Cross talk reuniting for Netflix's 'W/ Bob and David'
A lot has changed since Bob Odenkirk and David Cross wrapped up their hit HBO comedy series Mr.Show in 1998. But the comedic duo felt 20 years later was just the right time to reunite for a new series, W/ Bob and David, which debuts on Netflix Friday. Bob Odenkirk and David Cross have landed#WithBobAndDavid is now streamingpic.twitter.com/5vGGTbtiRD — Netflix US … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking photo of old dog taking its last car ride will destroy you
A heartbreaking photo of an elderly dog soaking in its (alleged) last car ride was posted to the r/aww subreddit on Nov. 13. The dog, grayed around the mouth and wrinkled all over, appears to be enjoying its car ride as much as any dog, young or old. The sad but sweet photo was uploaded by Redditor ewhippieyoustink2, although the user … [Link]
Mashable » New app lets you easily donate meals to Syrian refugee children for 50 cents
Making sure a refugee child has access to a full meal is now as easy as tapping your smartphone. ShareTheMeal, a new, free app launched by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday, allows users to help feed one child for a day for only 50 cents. And so far, it's proving that small actions can make a big … [Link]
Mashable » New Tamir Rice report finds shooting tragic but 'reasonable'
A new report on the fatal police shooting of Tamir Rice calls his death tragic but the result of a "reasonable" use of force by police The report is the third commissioned by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's office as the investigation continues into the Nov. 22, 2014 police shooting that left the 12-year-old boy dead and sparked a national debate about … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fantasia' turns 75: Let's look back at its most traumatizing moments (a.k.a. all of them)
Like it (yay classical music!), loathe it (ugh, classical music), or fear it vehemently to this day (what's happening to the dinosaurs?!), chances are that Fantasia was part of your childhood's extensive Disney repertoire. The 1940 film combined orchestral masterpieces with psychotropic animated vignettes to createa singular cinematic classics. We revisited the film's distinct and varied chapters…and what you probably remember … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Way Too Easy To Hack the Hospital
schwit1 sends along a lengthy piece from Bloomberg about the chaos currently surrounding medical device security: The Mayo Clinic had assembled an all-star team of about a dozen computer jocks, investigators from some of the biggest cybersecurity firms in the country, as well as the kind of hackers who draw crowds at conferences such as Black Hat and Def Con. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Incredible Power of Friendship [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Guardians of the Galaxy Smiling Groot Molded Mug
From Entertainment Earth: The whimsical tree known as Groot can say “I am mug!” next time someone asks! This Guardians of the Galaxy Smiling Groot Molded Mug features the expertly crafted likeness of actor Vin Diesel’s heroic tree-creature. Hand wash only. Not dishwasher safe. Do not microwave. [Pre-Order: Guardians of the Galaxy Smiling Groot Molded Mug] The post Guardians of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save Big on PS4 Bundle, Timex Expedition Watches
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has some great deals on Timex Expedition watches as well as on a PS4 bundle featuring 3 great games! –500GB PlayStation 4 Console – Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Bundle with Assassin’s Creed Syndicate and Final Fantasy Type-0 – $349. (Save $79.40 compared to when bought separately) –Timex Men’s Expedition Watches … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nail Biting [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout Disney Princesses [Pics]
In honor of the release of Fallout 4, Canadian artist Peter Slavik envisioned what the Disney princesses would look like as dwellers of the Fallout universe. I spend about 5 hours on the game since yesterday, and so far, it’s as awesome as I think it would be, even if it’S a little glitchy on occasions. Nothing major though. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New “Star Wars” The Force Awakens” TV Spot Shows Finn “Lightsabering” a Stormtrooper
A new TV spot for “Star Wars” The Force Awakens” from ABC show plenty of new footage, including Finn, fighting a Stormtrooper, with a lightsaber. We can also see Admiral Ackbar shortly at 0:47 (Picture below.) 
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Mashable » Footballer Christian Fuchs had a very awkward name-related mixup
LONDON — Let's all take a moment to spare a thought for Leicester City football player Christian Fuchs, whose name landed him in a spot of bother recently when he checked in to a hotel. See also: Job advert for footballer Jermain Defoe's PA lists 45 increasingly bizarre responsibilities Fuchs was born in Austria, and currently plays as a defender for … [Link]
Mashable » An STI you've probably never heard of may affect thousands in Britain
LONDON — Have you heard of Mycoplasma Genitalium? Probably not, however hundreds of thousands of British adults could be infected with the sexually transmitted infection, a new study has revealed. MG first emerged in the 1980s, but new research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology this week suggests the infection is transmitted through unprotected sex and many people are unaware … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's $50 Fire is a perfect throwaway tablet for kids
Amazon’s latest 7-inch Fire tablet is so budget-minded it comes in a six-pack. For less than one iPad mini 2, you can get six of Amazon's $50 Fire tablets. Buy the six-pack and you're getting the sixth one for free. It's insane any way you look at it See also: Amazon's Dash buttons are proof we've reached a new level of … [Link]
Mashable » Forget hoverboards: The MoHawk V3 feels like the future
I walk a lot. Every day in the city I walk two miles back and forth to the office. I see others using bikes and scooters and, occasionally, someone on a bizarre self-powered device like the InMotion MoHawk V3. The electric, intelligent MoHawk V3 looks and works a little like a stunted unicycle. I had to learn how to ride it … [Link]
Mashable » New Facebook feature will tag your photos and also clone you
Just what we need — another Facebook feature to make our hectic lives easier. Jumping on the news of Facebook's new "Photo Magic" feature, which will make it possible for the site to recognize your friends in photos not even uploaded to Facebook, Jimmy Kimmel imagined the next logical feature for the social media juggernaut. Introducing Facebook's "Magic You" — … [Link]
Mashable » UK hairdresser is offering free cuts to homeless people
LONDON — A hairdresser in Exeter is raising awareness about homelessness by giving free haircuts in his spare time. Joshua Coombes, 28, spends his days at a salon in Queen Street in the city before heading out to offer the cuts with his photographer friend Matt Spracklen. See also: London pop-up shop to help the homeless is getting heat for its … [Link]
Mashable » Narendra Modi’s grand reception at London's Wembley Stadium in numbers
It is being described as the grandest reception given to any foreign leader visiting Britain. Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi’s “Olympic-style” community reception at London’s Wembley Stadium today is expected to be as flamboyant as Modi’s address at New York’s Madison Square Garden last year See also: You can take a Narendra Modi-themed tour of the UK during his maiden visit … [Link]
Slashdot » Quantum Dots Made From Fool's Gold Boost Battery Performance
Science_afficionado writes: A lot of attempts have been made to use nanocrystals to improve battery performance, but the results have been disappointing. The problem is that when the size of the crystals drop below a certain size they begin to react chemically with the electrolytes which prevents them from recharging. Now, however, a team of engineers from Vanderbilt University report … [Link]
Mashable » Women directed three movies in theaters this weekend. That never happens.
Hollywood’s version of Halley's Comet comes around this weekend, when three movies directed by women land in theaters Considering the industry's abysmal track record with female directors, this is cause for celebration. It's also cause for reflection, considering that it hasn't happened in recent memory (and that having three movies directed by men happens … pretty much every weekend). See also: … [Link]
Mashable » CBS wouldn't let Colbert show this $170 million painting uncensored
Stephen Colbert is pushing the limits of late night comedy to the furthest possible point. That is to say that he is showing a photograph of the statue of David from a distance for two whole seconds. When the host learned that he would not be able to show an uncensored image of Modigliani's masterpiece painting "Nu Couché" — it … [Link]
Mashable » Sliced Spam and raw egg is the best ramen flavor you've never heard of
There’s a reason why some food combinations are not popping up on your Instagram feed — they're not pretty. In this episode of Secret Food Confessions, "Sam" our anonymous subject, describes his Spam-flavored dish. Read more…More about Spam, Lifestyle, Home, Food, and Ramen [Link]
Mashable » Bodies of 7 babies found by police in German apartment
German police said Friday that the bodies of seven babies have been found at an apartment in a Bavarian town. Police say a local woman found the body of one baby on Thursday afternoon at the apartment in Wallenfels, near the Czech border, and called the police emergency number. Police then found several more bodies in a room at the apartment. … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What's Out There For Poor Vision?
hackwrench writes: I like to read on my computer, but when I resize text to be comfortably big, web pages and browsers handle it badly, and some applications don't offer an option to enlarge. Some applications even are bigger than the screen, which Windows doesn't handle well. Lastly, applications consist of bright backgrounds which feels like staring into a headlight. … [Link]
Mashable » Get social to start planning your next adventure right now
When you’re at that point where you can’t stand to be in the office for one more second, you need a vacation. But sometimes the idea of planning a trip can feel overwhelming. The good news is that planning a trip has never been easier, and the social networks you use everyday can help. See also: Take off in an Airbus … [Link]
Mashable » London woman perfectly shuts down Tinder date who wanted his £3.50 back
LONDON — The dating scene in Britain's capital can be a minefield of strange and awkward encounters, and no one knows this better than dating blogger Lauren Crouch. See also: This Londoner's post-date text message exchange is so awkward Crouch set up her blog, No Bad Dates, Just Good Stories, to document her various experiences of London's dating scene after the … [Link]
Mashable » Cocktail in a hot water bottle? Go home London, you're drunk
LONDON — We've had cereal cafes and owl bars, pig picnics and pop-ups with breathable alcohol, but even in a city renowned for ridiculous food and drink concepts, this one is a bit special. See also: Hilarious photos put restaurants on blast for ridiculous food presentation The Tod, from the Cocktail Trading Company, is a whiskey cocktail comprised of apple juice, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 13 November 2015
CEO Optimism — CEOs always act on leading indicators of good news, but only act on lagging indicators of bad news. (Andy Grove) Fibbing — lie to your router table to get the most from your network. Clever! TensorFlow for … [Link]
Mashable » Some of the pricey art that Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian has collected
Chinese billionaire and high-profile art collector Liu Yiqian made headlines this week when he purchased the "Nu Couché", a 1918 painting by Amedeo Modigliani for $170.4 million at a Christie's auction. Liu reportedly put the painting — and an earlier-purchased $36.3 million Ming dynasty cup, as well as a $45 million silk tapestry — on his American Express Centurion card. See … [Link]
Mashable » Theranos is wrapped in scandal but goes hard to change laws to its advantage
Imagine walking into your local pharmacy and ordering one of hundreds of blood tests from a menu, no doctor’s note required. You will receive the results in a matter of hours and decide for yourself how to interpret and act on them. That may seem far off, but it’s slowly becoming a reality due to a much-hyped Silicon Valley biotech startup … [Link]
Mashable » Motorhead drummer Phil Taylor dies aged 61
LONDON — Motorhead's former drummer Phil Taylor died aged 61 on Wednesday. The sticksman, who was often known by his nickname Philthy Animal, laid down the rhythms for all the metal band's classic tracks including "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill." See also: Watch This Robot Cover Band Play Motorhead's 'Ace of Spades' Guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke revealed the news on his … [Link]
Mashable » 'Welcome to the Jungle' like you've never heard it before
When you hear the Guns N' Roses song "Welcome to the Jungle," you don't typically think of a delicately crafted song with a broad dynamic range. Well, not Axl Rose's version anyways. YouTube cover band Postmodern Jukebox, famous for taking pop hits and mashing them into different genres, recently covered the 1987 hit, leaving it with few resemblances to the … [Link]
Slashdot » Bank of England's Andy Haldane Warns Smart Machines Could Take 15M UK Jobs
New submitter Colin Robotenomics writes In an important new paper based on a speech at the trade union congress in London, Andy Haldane Chief Economist at the Bank of England and Executive Director of Monetary Analysis and Statistics has examined the history of technological unemployment and has given a thorough review of the literature and implications for public policy. The … [Link]
Mashable » Now this is how you parallel park a Mini Cooper
Think you're an expert at parallel parking? Think again. Reversing into a tricky space is one thing, but British stunt driver Alastair Moffatt has a whole different technique: he reverses as fast as he possibly can at the space, busts out a casual 270 degree turn, and then comes to a perfect stop in the tiny gap (with a mere … [Link]
Mashable » This marriage proposal generator could help you pop the question
LONDON — It’s one of the most romantic moments in a person’s life, but it can also be the most stressful. These days, the pressure to plan elaborate and creative proposals is greater than ever, and a straightforward “will you marry me?” on bended knee just doesn’t seem to cut it for some people. See also: Guy who proposed at another … [Link]
Mashable » Emirates adds 98 seats to largest passenger plane for record of 615
Emirates airlines has built a reputation for luxury. Now it's also set a record: for most seats in the largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380-800. By doing away with first class, instead having just two classes on the new airliners — business and economy — Emirates has seats for 615 passengers. That's 98 more than the A380 can accommodate with … [Link]
Mashable » 5 completely pointless things you should definitely do in 'Fallout 4'
Freedom is the name of the game in Fallout 4. You can go anywhere, do (pretty much) anything and eat or drink whatever as you wander the blown up ruins of Boston. Most of what you do in the game facilitates progress. Complete a quest to go further in the story, kill an encampment of raiders to clear it out for your … [Link]
Mashable » India can't forgive British Airways for asking for Sachin Tendulkar's full name
British Airways just learnt the pitfalls of poor customer care service on Twitter. An airlines customer care executive asked Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for his full name and address on Twitter, incurring the wrath of millions of his fans See also: US Airways Posts Extremely NSFW Photo on Its Twitter Feed Earlier today, Tendulkar took to Twitter to complain about … [Link]
Mashable » Apple starts hiring for its upcoming Singapore store
SINGAPORE — Calling potential Apple Genuises in the country, the mothership is hiring. Apple has started listing jobs on its site for its upcoming Singapore store. The 14 listings, put up Friday, are for roles such as "business manager", "store leader", "expert" and "creative". Most of them appear to emphasise English-language skills, but being multilingual is a plus for store managers, … [Link]
Mashable » Modigliani nude masterpiece censored by CNBC, Bloomberg TV
If you only saw Amedeo Modigliani's masterpiece painting "Nu Couché" — which recently got sold to a Chinese billionaire for $170.4 million — on TV, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's just a big blur The painting, which depicts a nude woman reclining on a couch, was censored in several TV streams, including those by CNBC and Bloomberg TV See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Mac App Store Apps 'Damaged' Following Security Certificate Bug
An anonymous reader writes: A slew of complaints are emerging against Apple after users were forced to delete and re-install Mac App Store apps in the wake of a major security management error. The problem manifested with the apparent expiry of security certificates which validated the apps, but even after the certificates were updated yesterday to expire in 2035, the … [Link]
Mashable » 9 fluffy baby seals who are overjoyed pupping season has started
LONDON — Pupping season is upon us and for those of you that don't know, that means a whole bunch of adorable, fluff-ball baby seals are being born. Hallelujah See also: May we all be as cozy as this snoring bulldog puppy For the next two months, Donna Nook National Nature Reserve in Lincolnshire, North East England, provides one of the … [Link]
Mashable » India tops the list for censoring Facebook, again
The Indian government made the maximum number of demands to remove content from Facebook in the first six months of this year, a three-fold increase over last year See also: The countries where Facebook censors the most content According to the data released by Facebook in its biannual Government Requests Report, India made 15,155 demands, outnumbering 92 other countries in the … [Link]
Mashable » Diwali: The festival of light illuminates Sydney Harbour
It’s a stellar combination: A festival of light, with one of the world's best harbours. For the second year running, the Sydney Opera House illuminated in gold on Nov. 12 to celebrate Diwali (or Deepavali), a light festival observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists See also: The beauty of Diwali, a kaleidoscope of color and light Diwali occurs between … [Link]
Mashable » Suu Kyi's party wins historic majority in Myanmar polls
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party on Friday secured a historic majority in Myanmar's parliament, making it possible for them to form the Southeast Asian country's first truly civilian government in more than half-a-century. With the tally still being counted, the Election Commission said that Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party won 21 additional … [Link]
Mashable » Disco the dog returns to owner after disappearing for 5 years
Have you ever lost something, and thought you'd never get it back again? Rebecca Axiak says she never stopped looking for her dog Disco after she disappeared in 2010. She told Mashable, "I always had hope that she would return, never really expecting it to actually happen." See also: Big, tough dog is spooked and mystified by a tiny feather 
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Mashable » The original Wiggles are reuniting for an adult-only pub tour in Australia
Hold onto your skivvies, the original Wiggles are reuniting for one night of adult-only sing-a-longs This is not a drill. The blue, purple, yellow and red gods of your childhood are doing a pub tour in Australia, their hometown. Blue Wiggle — A.K.A. Anthony Field — tweeted the unbelievable announcement on Thursday, and as expected the children of the world, who … [Link]
Mashable » Coast Guard searches for woman who jumped off EDM cruise ship
The U.S. Coast Guard spent hours scouring the water in the Yucatan Channel as they searched for a missing woman who had jumped from an EDM cruise ship bound for Cozumel, Mexico late Thursday, according to authorities.The unidentified woman jumped from the deck of the Norwegian Pearl during the Mad Decent Boat Party roughly 22 nautical miles from the coast of … [Link]
Slashdot » Boot Camps Introducing More Women To Tech
Nerval's Lobster writes: A new study from Course Report suggests that boot camps are introducing more women to the tech-employment pipeline. Data for the study came from 769 graduates from 43 qualifying coding schools (a.k.a. boot camps). Some 66 percent of those graduates reported landing a full-time job that hinged on skills learned at the boot camp. Although the typical … [Link]
Mashable » McRefugees haunt Hong Kong McDonald's
HONG KONG — As other diners in the McDonald's enjoyed their Big Macs past midnight early last month, no one noticed the middle-aged woman who appeared to be sleeping at her table. The woman, wearing a grey coat and slippers, abruptly slumped over at about 1:20 a.m., according to surveillance camera footage. It wasn't until the next morning that a customer … [Link]
Mashable » Ford aims to accelerate self-driving tech by testing in a simulated city
While Volvo is putting a fleet of 100 self-driving XC90 SUVs onto the streets of Gothenburg in 2017 to demonstrate the reliability of the company's Auto Pilot system, Ford is sticking to testing its autonomous tech on a closed circuit. It might seem counter-intuitive, but testing an autonomous car in a closed, simulated urban environment like the University of Michigan's Mcity … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Car Pulled Over For Driving Too Slow, Doesn't Get a Ticket
New submitter slickwillie writes: A Google self-driving car was pulled over for going too slow. A photo uploaded to Facebook by Zandr Milewski shows one of Google's self-driving cars being pulled over by a Mountain View, California police officer. On on its Self-Driving Car Project page on Google+ the team wrote: "We’ve capped the speed of our prototype vehicles at … [Link]
Mashable » Video: Virginia police repeatedly used stun gun on suspect before he died
Three Virginia police officers repeatedly used their stun guns on a man who later died in their custody, a newly surfaced video shows. The video, from an in incident in 2013, shows the South Boston, Virginia officers repeatedly shocking then-46-year-old Linwood R. Lambert, Jr. as he ran from a police cruiser and again when he was restrained in the squad … [Link]
Mashable » Mom creates hilariously candid comics about the struggles of being pregnant
Line Severinsen, illustrator and mother of two, knows that there are more ups and downs to pregnancy than most people are willing to talk about — so she decided to draw them Severinsen's website, Kos og Kaos (which is Norwegian for "Cuddles and Chaos"), features a series of colorful comics dedicated to the harsh and hilarious realities of motherhood See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Grouchy little girl just can't stay mad wearing squeaky shoes
No matter how mad you are, a pair of squeaky shoes will cure all of your frustrations. YouTube famous for basically being adorable, Yeseo and her sister Yerin from South Korea have racked in millions of views on their channel. Continuing their adorableness, Yeseo was recently having a little bit of a fit. Refusing to let her father document her … [Link]
Mashable » A family of foxes has taken to chilling in an Australian backyard every day
A group of sly foxes have been caught having a wild time in an Australian backyard The family of four have been photographed frolicking and playing at a suburban home in Melbourne. Grace Spry, 20, who lives there with her family, said the foxes reside under the house and come out for a short time each day. "They have been living … [Link]
Mashable » European terror-recruiting cell linked to ISIS broken up
European law enforcement authorities announced Thursday they had broken up a Norway-based Iraqi Kurdish recruitment ring that radicalized prospects via the Internet and sent them to fight in Iraq and Syria alongside the Islamic State group. Thirteen people were arrested in Italy, Britain and Norway. Italian Carabinieri Gen. Giuseppe Governale called it "the most important police operation in Europe in 20 … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo adds a badass female 'Link-alike' to the Zelda universe
Everybody say hello to Linkle, a new character in Nintendo's Zelda universe who will enter the fray in the upcoming 3DS game, Hyrule Warriors Legends. Linkle is a dual crossbow-wielding she-warrior whose green cloak, blond hair and pointy ears bear a striking resemblance to longtime Zelda hero, Link. Her name sticks to Nintendo's rich tradition of groan-inducing noms de plume, from Ganondorf to Tinkle. See also: Colbert … [Link]
Mashable » People have started helping a Muslim woman fight trolls with $1 donations
People have rallied to help Australian academic and Muslim Susan Carland after she spoke out about her unusual method for handling Twitter trolls. On Oct. 22, Carland declared she would donate one Australia dollar for each hate tweet that she received. Now, others are joining her campaign See also: Apple issues public apology after teens accuse staff member of racism Speaking … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jihadi John' from ISIS beheading videos targeted in U.S. airstrike
WASHINGTON — The Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John" has been targeted and likely hit in a U.S. drone strike on a vehicle in Syria on Thursday. A senior military source in Britain has told BBC News on Friday morning that there was a "high degree of certainty" that the militant, Mohammed Emwazi, was hit in the strike. A statement … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' drops partially new trailer on ABC
It took nearly three hours, but the Force finally awoke as promised during ABC's Thursday night primetime Shonda Rhimes block, also known as Thank God It's Thursday (TGIT) The network, and Rhimes, had been teasing an event called TGITAwakens — which, for the most part, consisted of short "bumper" segments with cast members from each of the block's three shows (Grey's … [Link]
Slashdot » Same Birthday, Same Social Security Number, Same Mess For Two Florida Women
itwbennett writes: After 25 years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has fessed up to giving two Florida women who shared a name and a birthday the same social security number. The women only recently discovered that they shared an SSN, but not before having trouble getting loans and having tax returns rejected. You might think that the SSA would catch … [Link]
Mashable » College student arranged a sweet surprise for dorm chef who had never flown
A college student named Jason decided to grant his dormitory's chef, Eric, a wish on his bucket list by taking him flying — since Eric had never actually flown in an airplane "Eric is a chef at my college dorm," Jason wrote on the YouTube video. "Last December, we were talking about superpowers and he said he wanted the ability … [Link]
Mashable » Pancakes, peanuts under official consideration for new emoji
Want emoji pancakes? Your dreams may soon come true. The Unicode Consortium Thursday announced that it had added seven new emoji candidates for consideration as part of Unicode 9.0, which is due in May. The newest emoji candidates include emoji for shrimp, squid, egg, glass of milk, peanuts, kiwifruit and pancakes. 
Five of the new emoji candidates for Unicode 9.0Image: Unicode … [Link]
Mashable » Apple issues public apology after teens accuse staff member of racism
Apple has apologised to a group of teenagers who accused an employee of making racist comments at an Australian Apple Store. The apology comes three days after the incident at the Highpoint Shopping Centre in the suburb of Maribyrnong, Melbourne. Six teenagers — who were born in Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Eritrea and Egypt and moved to Australia as children — were … [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner may be a hero, but she's not immune to being wrong
Since coming out earlier this year, Caitlyn Jenner has gone from being a member of one of the world's most famous families, with little voice or vision of her own, to a transgender icon and trailblazer This radical transformation is worth celebrating, but also invites heightened scrutiny of Jenner's beliefs and politics, like any other public figure who fights for human … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2215: Kill the competition!
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Mashable » 5 must-know tips for budding entrepreneurs
There are hundreds of millions of entrepreneurs around the globe, not to mention untold millions more longing to break free of the 9-5. And why not? With starting your own business comes the freedom to be your own boss, make your own hours, set your own priorities See also: Inspiring daytime security guard pursues his passion at night It also means … [Link]
Mashable » A self-driving Google car was pulled over for driving too slow
Apparently not all police officers in the Mountain View, California area have gotten the memo about Google's self-driving cars. Facebook user Zandr Milewski posted a photo of what appears to be one of the company's test cars being pulled over by a police officer for driving too slow Thursday. Read more… // ]]> [Link]
Slashdot » Usernames Reveal the Age and Psychology of Game Players
limbicsystem writes: Your online name can reveal a lot about you. Researchers from the University of York and Riot Games have shown that information harvested from the usernames of players who signed up to 'League of Legends' can sometime reveal both their ages and how they behave online. And the short story is that both younger players and players with … [Link]
Mashable » There's a five-story vending machine dispensing used cars in Nashville
There are all kinds of strange vending machines in the world, from ones that dispense iPads to others that dole out live crabs. Now there's one in Nashville, Tennessee that dispenses cars. That's right; online used car retailer Carvana has officially unveiled its first vending machine completely stocked with cars. Standing at five stories tall, the coin-operated (yes, really) glass … [Link]
Mashable » A quick f*ckin' video tour of f*ckin' New York City
If your autumn and winter plans don't allow for a visit to the Big Apple, don't fret. Comedian Greg Benson is here to help. Benson, the brain behind the Youtube channel "Mediocre Films" recently released a foul-mouthed travel video guiding viewers through the famous sites of New York City. As you can see above, he got it all: Times Square, … [Link]
Mashable » Creepy photo series reimagines what happens to the phone-obsessed
We’re probably all guilty of spending a little bit too much time wrapped up in our phones, tablets, laptops and televisions. Screens have been integrated so much into our normal lives that it can be hard to actually put them down. However, a new photo series called "SUR-FAKE" from French artist Antoine Geiger may make you think twice before you reach … [Link]
Mashable » NBA season's greatest high-five fail finds redemption online
What happens to a high-five snubbed? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun? Or does it get completed, later, digitally, on Twitter? Sacramento Kings teammates DeMarcus Cousins and Kosta Koufos took the latter route to hilarious effect, after a Vine of their failed mid-game handshake got passed around the basketball Internet See also: Kristaps Porzingis: The hero Knicks … [Link]
Mashable » The teeny mistake on 'Friends' you probably missed
Nothing like a small continuity error to remind us that our beloved sitcom characters are just figments of an NBC producer's imagination. For a blogger at Recently Heard, that moment came during a Netflix-inspired Friends re-watch. In season 9, episode 15, titled "The One with the Mugging," a woman who is decidedly not Jennifer Aniston briefly appears on screen as Rachel … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: USDA, FAOSTAT, Clickmeter Rebrandly, Prototypster
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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Slashdot » Hacked Amazon Echo Controls a Wheelchair
An anonymous reader writes with a cool hack for making an electric wheelchair voice activated. Robotics Trends reports: "Amazon Echo, which is designed around your voice, answers to 'Alexa' and can tell you scores, read your book, play your music, or check your calendar. And if you have a smart home, Echo can control lights and other technology. Bob Paradiso, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Does Fallout 4’s Codsworth Know How to Say Your Name?
Apparently, Fallout 4’s robo-butler Codsworth knows how to say over 1,000 names, so here’s a video putting the robot to the test. Warning: Codsworth can say boobies. I’m serious. [Polygon] The post Does Fallout 4’s Codsworth Know How to Say Your Name? appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
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