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 » Violinist plays somber tribute for Paris at London vigil
LONDON — For a few moments on Saturday evening, the thousands of people who gathered in Trafalgar Square stood and listened to a lone violinist play for the victims of the Paris attacks The young man walked into the crowd, opened his case, took out his violin and played two mournful pieces of music that visibly moved many at the … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome V8 JavaScript Exploit Leaves All Android Devices Ripe For Attack
MojoKid writes: If you're an Android user that makes heavy use of Google's Chrome web browser (and what Android user doesn't?), you'll want to pay close attention to a new exploit that has the capability of taking your smartphone hostage. The exploit was demonstrated at MobilePwn2Own, which was held at a Tokyo-based PacSec conference. Quihoo 360 security researcher Guang Gong … [Link]
Mashable » Refugees who fled ISIS now fear backlash after Paris attacks
For many Syrians in the Calais refugee camp in northern France, the terror attacks in Paris on Friday night were particularly disturbing. Many have fled a bloody civil war in which the Islamic State has played a particularly brutal role See also: After Paris attacks, people stand up for Muslims with #TerrorismHasNoReligion On Saturday, the extremist group took responsibility for the … [Link]
Slashdot » Experiment On Public Pre-reviewing and Discussion of Workshop Paper Submissions
An anonymous reader writes: The ADAPT workshop (6th international workshop on adaptive, self-tuning computing systems) is trying a new publication model: all papers have been submitted via Arxiv, are now publicly discussed via Reddit, and will then be selected by a Program Committee for a presentation at the workshop. The idea is to speed up dissemination of novel ideas while … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb cancels Paris conference in wake of attacks
The Airbnb Open conference being held in Paris has been cancelled in the wake of the attacks in the city on Friday Scheduled to run from November 12 to 14, the apartment-sharing company's conference was meant to facilitate a gathering of Airbnb hosts as well as deepen the company's ties to its users. Instead, the conference was abruptly cancelled as Paris … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6 Things Lara Croft Is Better at Than Archaeology in Rise of the Tomb Raider
More like Tomb WRECKER, huh? AM I right? *Crickets (OutsideXbox) The post 6 Things Lara Croft Is Better at Than Archaeology in Rise of the Tomb Raider appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout 4 Gameplay – 6 Things You Must Do
Honestly, you should do EVERYTHING in Fallout 4. But here is a good starter to push you off in the right direction….. (PlaystationAccess) The post Fallout 4 Gameplay – 6 Things You Must Do appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Life’s Box of Chocolates [Comic]
[Source: John Atkinson – Wrong Hands] The post Life’s Box of Chocolates [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Mourning and memorials for Paris around the globe
In the day following the Paris attacks that left 129 people dead and at least 352 people injured, the global community has come together to condemn the violence and to pay tribute to those lost. See also: Live updates: Paris under attack Cities around the world lit local monuments with the colors of the French flag. And in cities in Greece, … [Link]
Mashable » EODM crew member is first British victim named in Paris attack
LONDON — The foreign office has confirmed a British man was among the 129 people killed in a series of attacks in Paris on Friday night Thirty-six-year-old Nick Alexander was killed in the attack on the Bataclan venue where Californian band Eagles of Death Metal were performing See also: Live updates: Paris under attack The family of the London merchandiser, who … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Recreates Fallout 4’s Shishkebab Sword in Real Life [Pics + Video]
Caleb Kraft is a huge Fallot fan, and on top of that, the guy knows his way around when it comes to recreating in-game items in real life. Just check out this amazing Shishkebab flaming sword he built with the help of console modder Ryan Fitzpatrick using concept art from Fallout 4. 
[Make on Youtube | Makezine] The post Man … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Undervalued, Livable American Tech Towns?
An anonymous reader writes: I've been working in tech as a software developer for about 15 years. As I've gotten older I'm starting to see the appeal of living in a city that's not crazily blown out and expensive like most established tech markets (think San Francisco, Austin, Seattle, Los Angeles, etc.). Are there are any good tech job markets … [Link]
Mashable » Night falls on Paris, a wounded city
PARIS, France — Almost 24 hours after France suffered the worst loss of life in a hostile attack since the Second World War, the mood in Paris is subdued, the usually bustling streets mostly empty of life. See also: Paris closes the Eiffel Tower, museums, movies and all cultural treasures after terrorist attacks There’s life among the streets of the 10th … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of tourists caught in Paris in aftermath of attacks
PARIS — As Parisians lined up to donate blood and concerned friends and family sought information about loved ones, many tourists — here to enjoy one of the loveliest cities in the world — were making abrupt plans to return home. Friday night's attacks focused on some of the city's popular entertainment, attractive to both locals and visitors. Few of the … [Link]
Slashdot » In France, TGV Test Train Catches Fire, Derails, Killing 10
McGruber writes with the Mirror's report that: Earlier today in Eckwersheim, France, TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) 2369 Test Train caught fire, derailed and overturned. Two carriages were partially submerged into a river and at least five people were killed. As of now, there are no direct links with the terrorist attacks on Paris and the train crash does not … [Link]
Mashable » What we know about the Paris attackers
UPDATED 6:15 p.m. PT French and international investigators revealed new information about the assailants who carried out a series of attacks in Paris late Friday that killed at least 129 people and wounded more than 300 others. See also: Islamic State calls France a 'principal target,' says Paris attack 'first of a storm' Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins said on Saturday that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Copies Hwoarang’s Moves (From Tekken) in Real Life [Video]
Copying Hwoarang’s command list (movelist) in real life. Hunting Hawk is at the end. Caution: Taekwondo overload. [Eric Jacobus] The post Man Copies Hwoarang’s Moves (From Tekken) in Real Life [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Design student is first American identified among Paris victims
A 23-year-old design student from Cal State University-Long Beach named Nohemi Gonzalez is the first American identified among the victims of Friday's attacks in Paris in which at least 129 people were killed. See also: Live updates: Paris under attack The circumstances of Gonzalez's death has not yet been reported 20 year old CA student Nohemi Gonzalez among dead in #ParisAttacks. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » The Role of the API Evangelist in Enterprise
APIs are largely hailed as the driving force behind digital innovation, and it is difficult to argue with this concept. Yet despite many high-profile API evangelists preaching the good word about APIs in general, there is a need for more localised evangelism, according to a post by Sam Macklin on the CA Technologies blog.
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Slashdot » Neurons Can Be Changed From One Type To Another, Communication Paths Rewired
schwit1 writes: A newly published study from Harvard biologists [here's a link to the paywalled paper's summary] shows how neurons can be dramatically changed from one type into another from within the brain and how neighboring neurons recognize the reprogrammed cells as different and adapt by changing how they communicate with them. Building on earlier work in which they disproved … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Episode 7 Predictions [Comic]
[Source: Rock Paper Cynic | Like “Rock Paper Cynic” on Facebook | Follow “Rock Paper Cynic” on Twitter] The post Star Wars Episode 7 Predictions [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Paris attacks put spotlight on national security in 2016 presidential race
WASHINGTON — While Democrats prepared for a presidential debate on Saturday night with a focus on foreign policy and national security, Republican presidential candidates quickly turned the deadly attacks in Paris into political attacks On Friday and Saturday, several GOP candidates offered their condolences to the French people while also calling on restrictions on the number of Syrian refugees admitted to … [Link]
Mashable » After Paris attacks, people stand up for Muslims with #TerrorismHasNoReligion
In the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday night, new hashtags meant to defend Muslims are trending online. On Saturday morning, people began tweeting with the hashtag #TerrorismHasNoReligion in response to those blaming Muslims for the attacks in which at least 129 people were killed and more than 300 people injured. The hashtag #MuslimsAreNotTerrorist is also trending worldwide … [Link]
Slashdot » Dubai Buys Commercial Jetpacks For Firefighters
_Sharp'r_ writes: Want to fly a jetpack? Join the fire department in Dubai. In a skyscraper filled city where cops drive Ferraris and Lamborghinis, it was actually cheaper to buy twenty $150K jetpacks (plus two simulators) for fire rescue rather than find 2700 ft ladders. Slashdot has had stories about these coming for five years. A VR-headset based jetpack flight-simulator … [Link]
Mashable » Russia's track and field federation suspended indefinitely amidst doping scandal
Russia’s track and field federation was provisionally suspended Friday by the sport's governing body, keeping the country out of international competition for an indefinite period — possibly including next year's Olympics in Brazil. The suspension was approved by a 22-1 vote during a teleconference of the 27-member council of the International Association of Athletics Federations . See also: Kremlin denies damning … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dragon Ball Z: The Fall of Men [Fan Film]
A fantastic short fan film by the folks from BlackSmokeFilms. The World isn’t like it’s supposed to be. Something happened along the way. With these words TRUNKS reminds himself the arrival of CELL, the loss of his friends and his training for combat. While he knows he doesn’t have any chance, he will try to make the difference and bring … [Link]
Mashable » After Paris attacks, cities around the world light their landmarks in support
Soon after last night's attacks on Paris, in which more than 120 people were killed, other cities began projecting the colors of the French flag onto landmarks in a brilliantly colored display of solidarity around the world. See also: Paris closes the Eiffel Tower, museums, movies and all cultural treasures after terrorist attacks The arch at Wembley Stadium and the sails … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook lets you support Paris in your profile photo with one click
In response to the tragic attacks in Paris Friday night, Facebook has added a photo filter so users can easily show their support for France. The tool allows you to quickly and easily superimpose an image of a French flag on your Facebook profile picture. See also: Live updates: Paris under attack It's similar to the rainbow photo filter Facebook offered … [Link]
Slashdot » Brazilian Army Gets Hacked After Allegations of Cheating In Security Cyber-Games
An anonymous reader writes: Anonymous hackers breached the servers of the Brazilian Army, and later leaked the personal details of around 7,000 officers. The incident seems to stem from CTF games where security teams try to hack each other. Apparently the Brazilian Army team used forbidden tactics to win its games, and the hackers responded by doxxing some of their … [Link]
Popular Science » High-Tech Glasses Can Treat Lazy Eye
Ambylz treat ambylopia, or lazy eye. Courtesy Ambylz For the 2 to 3 percent of children with amblyopia, or lazy eye, treatment options aren’t great. Since the characteristic poor vision is usually a result of weakened signals from the eye to the brain, kids have to wear patches for several hours per day or take drops to strengthen the weaker … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert addressed the Paris attacks at the end of his show
At the end of Friday night's Late Show with Stephen Colbert broadcast, a shaken Colbert addressed the deadly Paris attacks. According to those present at Friday's show taping, he broke news of the attacks to his audience during a commercial break See also: Live updates: Paris under attack In the clip via The Daily Beast Colbert acknowledged that they'd taped most … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Avoid the Flu [Vine Video]
Here’s a quick and totally normal tip on how to stay healthy this cold/flu season. [hassanisms] The post How to Avoid the Flu [Vine Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Five dead after high-speed train derails in France
A high-speed train derailed near Strasbourg on Saturday, plunging into a canal and leaving at least five people dead in France. The train derailed near the village of Eckwersheim, just north of Strasbourg near the German border, and according to French news outlet Paris Match, the journey was a test run See also: 'Get him': How four men foiled a bloody … [Link]
Slashdot » Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Paris Attacks; Death Toll At 127
The L.A. Times reports that Islamic State, the group variously known as ISIL, ISIS, and Daesh, has claimed responsibility for the multi-pronged terror attack yesterday in Paris which left at least 128 people dead, most of them from among the audience of a rock concert at the Bataclan theater, in the heart of the city. Details of how Friday’s assaults … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Audi under German criminal investigation over diesel scandal
Volkswagen isn't the only company under fire for dieselgate. Now Audi — the Volkswagen Group's luxury brand — is under scrutiny, too. Specifically, German prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the high-end carmaker in its hometown of Ingolstadt. According to Bloomberg, investigators are specifically looking for individuals responsible for the VW Group's emissions-cheating software included on the group's 2.0-liter diesel … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Words Get Phonetically Defined [Comics]
John Atkinson of Wrong Hands has drawn these two comics taking a look at the “hidden” meaning of various words based on their phonetic definition. 
[Source: John Atkinson – Wrong Hands: Part I | Part II | Via LS] The post Words Get Phonetically Defined [Comics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » World leaders will go to Paris climate talks despite attacks
An unprecedented climate summit is still scheduled to take place in Paris, despite Friday's deadly attacks Some 40,000-plus journalists, diplomats and climate activists, as well as 127 heads of state including President Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, are expected to attend the Paris talks which begins Nov. 30 See also: Here's how you can help victims … [Link]
Mashable » Paris mourns in the aftermath of terrorist attacks
Last night's terrorist attack in Paris has left at least 127 dead and 99 critically wounded. The coordinated attack, which ISIS is taking credit for, took place at six different locations across the city, including 100 victims at the Bataclan theater See also: Live updates: Paris under attack Makeshift memorials of flowers, candles, notes and artwork began appear at various locations … [Link]
Slashdot » Freeciv Founded 20 Years Ago Today
Andreas(R) writes to note that the Freeciv project today turns 20. The GPL'd project "was founded on November 14 1995, by Peter Joachim Unold, Claus Leth Gregersen and Allan Ove Kjeldbjerg. The three Danish students created this open source strategy game while studying computer science at Aarhus University. Today, 20 years later the founders of the project have been interviewed … [Link]
Mashable » Pianist plays 'Imagine' cover at Paris memorial scene
In the wake of the Paris attacks that left at least 129 people dead and at least 352 people injured on Friday night, the city gathered to pay tribute to those lost On Saturday morning, a pianist played John Lennon's "Imagine" on a portable piano at a memorial close to the Bataclan concert hall where at 89 people were killed. See … [Link]
Mashable » Parisians defiant after attacks: 'They spill blood, we give blood'
PARIS — Outside Le Petit Cambodge in Paris' 10th arrondissement on Saturday morning, street cleaners are blasting blood off the pavement with pressure hoses. The Cambodian restaurant, a popular spot for many of the area's predominantly young Parisian crowd, was one of the venues targeted in Friday's multiple terror attacks, and the awful stains on the ground are as fresh as … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on 500GB SSD, Bluetooth Headphones, Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla and MORE!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few great deals we stumbled on for you guys today! –Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD – $269.99 $159.43 (41% Off) –Harry Potter Coloring Book – $15.99 $9.20 (42% Off) –Dragon Ball Z: Season 1 [Blu-ray] – $44.98 $15.99 (64% Off) –Dragon Ball Z: Season 2 [Blu-ray] – $44.98 $18.49 … [Link]
Mashable » Islamic State calls France a 'principal target,' says Paris attack 'first of a storm'
The Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the attacks that killed at least 128 people in Paris on Friday night and warned that the killings were "the first of a storm." See also: French president vows attacks without mercy against ISIS after Paris carnage In a statement released in Arabic, English French and Russian on Saturday, the group said its … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cop Pulls Over ‘Too Slow’ Self-Driving Car
Credit: Google A Google self-driving car has been pulled over by a police officer for driving too slowly. The officer appears to have concluded no law was broken but warned Google about possible safety risks. According to the Mountain View Police Department in California, the car was traveling at 24 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone. An … [Link]
Mashable » Videos show Eagles of Death Metal concert moments before terror attacks
The deadliest location among Friday's terror attacks in Paris occurred at a concert venue called Le Bataclan, where Californian rock band Eagles of Death Metal were performing before an audience of 1,500 people. According to police reports, several gunmen opened fire at visitors mid-concert, killing more than a hundred people and injuring dozens more The band, which seems to have escaped … [Link]
Mashable » Talented dogs bust out their best moves for 'Old Dogs, New Tricks' pageant
Check out Mashable's coverage of the 103rd Annual Old Dogs, New Tricks competition to celebrate Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. Special thanks to the Humane Society of New York and our senior dogs stars Lorenzo, Roger, Lola and Fred.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1O7AUHU Read more…More about Pets, Dogs, Competition, Watercooler, and Videos
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Slashdot » Beats Music To Shut Down November 30
UnknowingFool writes: After November 30, Beats Music subscriptions will be cancelled and no longer work, according to Apple. Subscribers can use Apple Music, which has many of the same features. This shutdown was not unexpected when Apple purchased Beats last year for $3 billion, as Apple has a history of buying companies for various reasons other the products. Many former … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how you can help victims of the Paris terror attacks
France is reeling from a wave of horrific terrorist attacks in central Paris late Friday night, killing at least 127 people, critically wounding at least 99 and injuring hundreds more in multiple parts of the city. French President François Hollande closed the country's borders, and announced that 1,500 members of the military would flood the streets of Paris for added security. … [Link]
Mashable » You can't dislike LeBron James after reading this letter he wrote
Some people love LeBron James. Some people hate him. James the player will always be fair game for debate — but no one can argue with the touching gesture James the person just made for a fan with a terminal illness The surprise from James all begins with a recent story by Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star See also: On … [Link]
Mashable » 11 iconic hip hop photographs and the stories behind them
One auction is bringing together dozens of iconic hip hop photographs over the decades. Artnet, in collaboration with art director and photograph Xavier De Nauw, is hosting an auction of classic hip hop images, titled "Represent: Iconic Hip Hop Photography." The auction features stunning photographs, taken from 1980 up to the present, and includes intimate portraits of stars like Tupac, Aaliyah, … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Open Sources Its Machine Learning Toolkit
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has this week made its Distributed Machine Learning Toolkit (DMTK) openly available to the developer community. Researchers at the Microsoft Asia lab have released the toolkit on GitHub under an MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) license, to encourage the use of multiple computers in parallel to solve complex problems. Its design builds on a parameter … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Let The Fallout 4 Glitch-Fest Begin + Infinite Caps Exploit
Gotta love Bethesda. They make great games that make from even greater glitches. I know when I played Fallout 3, for about ten hours of that game my Dogmeat was three times the size he was supposed to be because of a glitch. Now, apparently, with next-gen hardware, he can float through stairs. 
God bless that magical, glitchy dog. We … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube star of MayBaby warns teens not to text and drive
The dangers of texting while driving are obvious, yet distracted drivers still account for far too many car wrecks — especially among teens. A report from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 15% of drivers between the ages of 15 and 18 admitted to having been distracted by a phone while driving. In 2013, … [Link]
Mashable » 1929: Woman uses flooded village to model new bathing suit
Image: Planet News Archive/SSPL/Getty ImagesIn November and December 1929, a prolonged stretch of heavy rain caused significant flooding along portions of the Thames RiverA news photographer covering the floods in Middlesex ran into teenage Hilda Harding, who was visiting friends in the area.An avid swimmer, Harding had made an attempt at swimming the English Channel on Aug. 30, 1927, and in … [Link]
Mashable » French president vows attacks without mercy against ISIS after Paris carnage
PARIS — French President Francois Hollande vowed to attack the Islamic State without mercy as the jihadist group claimed responsibility Saturday for orchestrating the deadliest attacks inflicted on France since World War II. Hollande said at least 127 people died Friday night in shootings at Paris cafes, suicide bombings near France's national stadium and a hostage-taking slaughter inside a concert hall. … [Link]
Mashable » French man arrested at UK's Gatwick airport after suspected firearm found
LONDON — A 41-year-old man from France has been arrested in Gatwick airport after after he discarded an item, thought to be a firearm, according to multiple reports. The North Terminal was evacuated as police dealt with the incident Saturday. Police say they were called at around 9.30 a.m. local time after suspicious actions by the man. Gatwick is Britain's second … [Link]
Mashable » The coolest kitchen gadgets of 2015
Maybe 2015 wasn't the year of the cronut. But it was the year of putting fun back in the kitchen. For the last few years, immersion circulators and sous vide cooking have been de rigeur in many food enthusiasts' kitchens (though brands like Nomiku are upping the ante this year with revamped designs and Wi-Fi access) See also: The ultimate gift … [Link]
Mashable » 13 sentimental gifts that celebrate sisterhood
Image: Mashable Composite / Brooke CagleWomen spend much of their lives in the company of a best friend or blood relative with whom they can laugh, cry and plot the future That bond of sisterhood is something special, and once or twice a year there's an excuse to truly celebrate it with a thoughtful gift See also: 10 gifts for … [Link]
Mashable » Travelers report long queues at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris
Travelers at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport are sharing reports of long waiting times as France's security tightened in the wake of the terrorists attacks in Paris Friday "I've been in the queues for over 2 hrs," one person tweeted. "2+ hour wait," tweeted another See also: Newspaper front pages capture horror and carnage of Paris terror attacks "Strengthening controls. Further … [Link]
Slashdot » Earth May Have Kept Its Own Water Rather Than Getting It From Asteroids
sciencehabit writes: Carl Sagan famously dubbed Earth the 'pale blue dot' for our planet's abundant water. But where this water came from—and when it arrived—has been a longstanding debate. Many scientists argue that Earth formed as a dry planet, and gained its water millions of years later through the impact of water-bearing asteroids or comets. But now, scientists say that … [Link]
Slashdot » Ad Networks Using Inaudible Sound To Link Phones, Tablets and Other Devices
ourlovecanlastforeve writes with a link to Ars Technica's report of a new way for ads to narrow in on their target: high-pitched sounds that can make ad tracking cross devices and contexts. From the article: The ultrasonic pitches are embedded into TV commercials or are played when a user encounters an ad displayed in a computer browser. While the sound … [Link]
Mashable » India's Silicon Valley is covered in a toxic foam
DELHI—Bengaluru is often described as India’s Silicon Valley. But tech news recently has been eclipsed by reports of the odd-looking, snow-like flakes that began descending on the city in September The flakes turned out to be toxic froth emanating from Bellandur Lake, southern Indian city’s largest body of water See also: Toxic foam is a fact of life along India’s most … [Link]
Mashable » On the streets of Paris amid a night of carnage
PARIS — I walked through the 10th arrondissement about an hour and a half before the attacks. It was a beautiful fall evening in the city. Despite a mid-November chill that arrived Friday afternoon, restaurant terraces and sidewalks were bustling when a wave of terror attacks killed at least 120 people. Now, President François Hollande has declared a state of emergency, … [Link]
Slashdot » BadBarcode Attack Forces Host System To Carry Out Commands
msm1267 writes: Researchers at this week's PacSec 2015 conference in Tokyo demonstrated how they were able to inject special control characters into a barcode, so that a barcode reader will 'press' host system hotkeys, and activate a particular function. The attacks, called BadBarcode, can be used against any keyboard wedge barcode scanner that supports ASCII control characters–many do. An attacker … [Link]
Mashable » Parisians tweet photos in desperate search for missing loved ones
“I am looking for my little sister Soad." "If you have news of Julien Caron. He worked at the Bataclan." "I've also got friends who sometimes go to Bataclan. Can't find out where they are." Late on Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday morning, the pleas for information on missing people in Paris went on and on. In … [Link]
Mashable » Paris concert hall became a 'bloody battlefield' during terrorist attack, survivors say
Witness accounts from people inside the Bataclan concert hall in Paris have painted a gruesome picture of what occurred as gunmen opened fire on the crowd, murdering 100 people It was one of multiple terrorist attacks that occurred in the French city late Friday. At least 120 people were killed, including five attackers, across the sites, authorities said. The death toll … [Link]
Mashable » French students sing emotional national anthem at NYC vigil for Paris victims
French exchange students gathered in New York City's Union Square to honor the victims of the deadly attacks in Paris with a candlelight vigil Friday night The students huddled close together in a circle and held hands while singing the French national anthem, La Marseillaise, during the vigil, Mashable's Brian Ries reported Video of French exchange students signing together in NY's … [Link]
Mashable » Paris closes the Eiffel Tower, museums, movies and all cultural treasures after terrorist attacks
Paris, known for its cultural treasures and lively public spaces, is closing all of them as authorities try to secure the city after devastating terror attacks that killed 129 people, with most of the deaths at one of the city's most legendary theaters. Paris is closing all of its performance spaces, concert halls, theaters, museums, libraries, schools and pools as well … [Link]
Mashable » #JeSuisParis: Outpouring of support for Paris victims floods social media
In the wake of coordinated terror attacks that left at least 120 dead in Paris late Friday and early Saturday, people across the globe took to social media to express support for the victims of the carnage. Many tagged their messages with #JeSuisParis, a hashtag similar to the #JeSuisCharlie one used after the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris in January. See also: Parisians open … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook activates Paris safety check following terror attacks
Facebook has activated its "safety check" feature in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris on Friday. The feature, which has previously been used in natural disasters, allows people in the affected areas to let Facebook friends know they are safe. See also: Live updates: Paris under attack Users can also visit the safety check website to see which of … [Link]
Mashable » Newspaper front pages capture horror and carnage of Paris terror attacks
Paris was left reeling after deadly terror attacks Friday night killed more than 120 people at multiple locations. As the city and the rest of the world tried to make sense of what happened and waited for more details as to what, exactly, unfolded, newspapers across the globe captured the chaos on their front pages See also: Live updates: Paris under … [Link]
Slashdot » Lunar Scientist Proposes Dozens of Impact Probes To Map Moon's Water
MarkWhittington writes: Water ice believed by scientists to reside at the lunar poles is the key to opening up the solar system to human activity. The water could help sustain a lunar settlement. It could also be refined into rocket fuel, not only to sustain travel to and from the moon but to make it a refueling stop for spacecraft … [Link]
Mashable » Paris attack: Scenes as the terror unfolded
After a wave of attacks in Paris, French President François Hollande declared a state of emergency and closed the country's borders, saying the attacks were of "unprecedented scale." At least 120 people are dead, according to reports The attacks began when gunmen opened fire outside a restaurant in central Paris. Soon after, there were multiple reports of explosions outside the Stade … [Link]
Mashable » Bus crashes into San Francisco Apple Store construction site, 20 injured
SAN FRANCISCO — A double-decker tour bus with as many as 30 people on board crashed in a busy shopping district on Friday afternoon, leaving multiple people injured. At least 19 people were hurt, five of them critically, the San Francisco Fire Department told Mashable. Fifteen people were hospitalized. Officials later confirmed, according to multiple reports, that 20 people were injured … [Link]
Mashable » Sites of terror: Where the Paris attacks happened
Details continue to unfold following Friday night's horrific acts of terror across Paris. Here's what we know about the sites of the attacks — a famed soccer stadium, a popular restaurant and a renowned music venue See also: Live updates: Paris under attack 
Stade de France 
Stade de France before Friday's matchImage: Press Association via AP Images/Associated PressStade de France was the … [Link]
Mashable » Scenes from France-Germany soccer match in aftermath of Paris attacks
It was supposed to be a day of eager anticipation for French sports fans, as France and Germany played an international soccer friendly in Paris. Perhaps, if you used your imagination, it was a preview of the Euro 2016 soccer final — France has a chance to reach the end of Europe's most prestigious tournament while hosting the event on home … [Link]
Mashable » Parisians open their doors to strangers with hashtag #PorteOuverte
As Paris, France reacts to multiple terrorist attacks on Friday night, the people of the city are coming together by opening their doors to strangers Using the hashtag #PorteOuverte, which means "open door," Parisians are offering their homes as shelter to those who need a safe place to sleep. Due to the attacks, certain subway lines have been disrupted meaning some … [Link]
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]
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