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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Slashdot » Averaging Inanimate Objects Together Produces a Very Human Face

Sunday 15 November 23:59:00 UTC 2015

StartsWithABang writes: It's well known that by aligning and averaging a wide variety of human faces together, an eerie "average" human face can be arrived at. But we see faces in things all the time, from natural scenes like terrain to artificial ones like cars, coffeemakers and combination locks. For the first time, someone averaged together a large number of … [Link]

Mashable » That kid interviewing Kevin Durant is now the NBA's top rookie

Sunday 15 November 23:31:56 UTC 2015

TownsFeed-tw Feed-fbJust eight games into his NBA career, it's clear number-one draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns will be a superstar. But not that long ago — Towns is a rookie who played only one season at Kentucky — he was a wide-eyed student reporter interviewing a "basketball idol" in Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant See also: College basketball top 25: The journey … [Link]

Slashdot » Anonymous Vows Revenge For ISIS Paris Attacks

Sunday 15 November 23:11:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: As usual, Anonymous members are quicker to respond to threats than investigators and have announced #OpParis as revenge for the Paris attacks. Their action is similar to #OpISIS from this spring, launched after the Charlie Hebdo attacks. Previously Anonymous ousted thousands of ISIS Twitter accounts in #OpISIS. In a more conventional response, the government of France … [Link]

Mashable » France retaliates with 'massive' airstrike against ISIS in Syria

Sunday 15 November 22:38:40 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-11-15-at-2.16.43-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbFrance launched "massive" air strikes on the Islamic State group's de-facto capital in Syria Sunday night, destroying a jihadi training camp and a munitions dump in the city of Raqqa, where Iraqi intelligence officials say the attacks on Paris were planned. See also: Live updates: Paris under attack Twelve aircraft including 10 fighter jets dropped a total of 20 bombs in … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Main Differences Between The “Game of Thrones” TV Show and Book Series

Sunday 15 November 22:29:52 UTC 2015

Warning: Spoiler alert, obviously! [Via 9gag | GG] The post The Main Differences Between The “Game of Thrones” TV Show and Book Series appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Halo vs. Destiny: When The Spartans Meet The Guardians [Video]

Sunday 15 November 22:29:51 UTC 2015

Master Chief and the Halo Spartans face off against the Guardians from the Bungie Game Destiny. Who will win this live action battle royale to the death? [Freakin Rad] The post Halo vs. Destiny: When The Spartans Meet The Guardians [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » The Intel 4004 Microprocessor Turns 44

Sunday 15 November 22:08:00 UTC 2015

mcpublic writes: Today is the 44th anniversary of the Intel 4004, the pioneering 4-bit microprocessor that powered the first electronic taxi meters. According to the unaffiliated (and newly renamed) Intel 4004 45th Anniversary Project web site, they have just re-created the complete set of VLSI mask artwork for the 4004 using scalable vector graphics, and updated their Busicom 141-PF calculator … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Xbox One Exclusives of 2015!

Sunday 15 November 22:00:27 UTC 2015

Though PS4 has been stealing a lot of the current gen thunder, Xbox One is still an amazing system with a ton of awesome games. Let’s put the spot light on some of Xbox One’s best games so far! Via Gamescross The post Top 10 Xbox One Exclusives of 2015! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Some transgender men need period underwear like this

Sunday 15 November 21:45:20 UTC 2015

SawyerthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbUnderwear brand THINX launched two summers ago with the tagline "Underwear for women with periods." The briefs have an insert in each pair that is absorbent, moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, so wearers can avoid leakage But after the brand's launch, CEO Miki Agrawal encountered some feedback from the transgender community: Women aren't the only people with periods. Many transgender men menstruate as … [Link]

Mashable » Stealthy cucumbers stop at nothing to scare unsuspecting cats

Sunday 15 November 21:23:03 UTC 2015

Cats_vs_cucumbersFeed-tw Feed-fb Cats may always land on their feet, but they'll never be as stealthy as a cucumber. HuffPost Lifestyle demonstrates the ongoing rivalry between the oblong, green menaces and the havoc they wreak on our precious felines in their hilarious supercut. Truly nothing says hair-raising terror like a cucumber. These girls aren't sorry for performing a dance routine on hoverboards Adorable … [Link]

Mashable » Inside the moving Notre Dame mass for the Paris attack victims

Sunday 15 November 21:14:20 UTC 2015

Notre-dame-sundayFeed-tw Feed-fbPARIS — Evening Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral was filled to the brim with churchgoers Sunday, many of whom had travelled for the occasion. They were there to remember some of the 129 people killed in a wave of terror attacks Friday night, and security was high. Police vans lined the streets surrounding the cathedral and armed officers rifled through bags. … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Kills Off Zune Music Service

Sunday 15 November 21:10:00 UTC 2015

alphadogg writes: It's one of those "You mean it was still alive?" moments: Microsoft today officially has killed off its Zune music streaming and download service. The company notified users in September that Zune services would be retired on Nov. 15. Microsoft has been phasing out its Zune brand for some time now, with Zune music service being morphed into … [Link]

Mashable » Paris attacks raise fears of change in strategy for Islamic State

Sunday 15 November 20:49:28 UTC 2015

Ap_343611979322Feed-tw Feed-fbFriday night's attack in Paris was shocking in that it marked the worst violence on French soil since World War II. After the bloody attack was over, 129 people had been killed and hundreds more wounded, dozens critically But the attack, which French President Francois Hollande said was carried out by members of the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, also … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Reasons Fallout 4 is the Most Dangerous Open World

Sunday 15 November 20:30:26 UTC 2015

Rumor is, this game can be quite unforgiving. On top of that, so many wonderful distractions and so many wonderful ways to die. Here are 7 reasons why the new Fallout universe (The Commonwealth, baby!) is the most dangerous open world out there right now. And the best. Just saying. I am living in the pre-destroyed version of it right … [Link]

Mashable » Zebras escape Philadelphia zoo, taste temporary freedom

Sunday 15 November 20:19:21 UTC 2015

ZebrasFeed-tw Feed-fbCitizens across West Philadelphia rejoiced on Sunday afternoon as a pair of tenacious zebras escaped from their circus and galloped about in a bid for freedom. See also: A high-speed llama chase in Arizona gripped the nation today Loose #zebras run through streets in #Philadelphia https://t.co/QLuPajgtc6 (vid: @ddyer__) pic.twitter.com/pmqnkyB4Pt — Banjo (@banjo) November 15, 2015 The zebras were part of the … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Free Services From Telecoms Can Be a Problem On the Internet

Sunday 15 November 20:06:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: T-Mobile said last week that it would let customers watch as many movies as they wanted on services like Netflix and HBO as well as all other kinds of video, without having it count against their monthly data plans. But the NYT editorializes that there are real concerns about whether such promotions could give telecommunications companies the ability … [Link]

Mashable » Iraq warned of ISIS attack one day before Paris, report reveals

Sunday 15 November 19:34:46 UTC 2015

Paris02Feed-tw Feed-fbSenior Iraqi intelligence officials warned coalition countries of imminent assaults by the Islamic State group just one day before last week's deadly attacks in Paris killed 129 people, The Associated Press has learned. Iraqi intelligence sent a dispatch saying the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, had ordered an attack on coalition countries fighting against them in Iraq and Syria, as well … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Keeps You Going… [Comic]

Sunday 15 November 19:30:18 UTC 2015

[Source: Lunar Baboon | Like Lunar Baboon on Facebook | Follow Lunar Baboon on Twitter] The post What Keeps You Going… [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Madonna pays tribute to Paris by performing 'Like a Prayer'

Sunday 15 November 19:22:14 UTC 2015

Madonna_like_a_prayer_parisFeed-tw Feed-fb Madonna's concert in Stockolm, Sweden on Saturday almost didn't happen, but we're glad it did. The pop star took a moment during her concert to give an emotional speech in recognition of the attacks in Paris on Friday. "It's disturbed me all day," she began. She mentioned that she almost cancelled her event after hearing the news of the attacks. … [Link]

Mashable » Officials launch manhunt in Europe for Paris's 'eighth attacker'

Sunday 15 November 19:16:46 UTC 2015

Paris-attacksFeed-tw Feed-fbOfficials are scouring Europe for a suspect allegedly "directly involved" in the Paris attacks on Friday that left at least 129 people dead and 352 people injured French police and other authorities are searching for 26-year-old Belgium native Salah Abdeslam, allegedly the brother of one of six Paris suicide bombers. Officials questioned the suspect hours after the attack after they pulled … [Link]

Mashable » Give your cat a nice place to nap by upcycling your old sweaters

Sunday 15 November 19:02:11 UTC 2015

Diy_cat_bed_sweaterFeed-tw Feed-fbhowto_upcycle_sweater_pinGive your cat a big hug, even when you're away. Fall and winter is the perfect time to bust out your old sweaters, but you might find that some of them are a little worse for wear. Of course, a donation bin is a great option for your old threads, but you can also repurpose any piece that you can't seem … [Link]

Mashable » Zuckerberg: Facebook will use safety check for 'more human disasters'

Sunday 15 November 19:00:48 UTC 2015

Fb-safety-checkFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook executives have responded to critics who have questioned why the company hasn't activated its "safety check" feature in more situations. In a Facebook post Saturday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the social network would use the feature in "more human disasters going forward as well." The company's Vice President of Growth, Alex Schultz, also explained the decision to activate the tool … [Link]

Slashdot » Spaghetti Strainer Helmet Driver's License Photo Approved On Religious Grounds

Sunday 15 November 18:52:00 UTC 2015

PolygamousRanchKid writes with the news (widely reported, here an excerpt from the story as carried by Immortal News) that [i]n the Massachusetts city of Lowell, a woman identifying herself as a follower of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), otherwise known as Pastafarianism, has been approved by the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to wear a spaghetti … [Link]

Mashable » Holly Holm started with aerobics, wound up whipping Ronda Rousey

Sunday 15 November 18:43:03 UTC 2015

Holly.holm_.after_.win_Feed-tw Feed-fbHolly Holm caught destiny in the corner of her eye. Just out of high school, the multi-sport athlete was taking aerobics in her hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, with an instructor who also taught kickboxing. “I started aerobics to keep in shape, saw the (kickboxing) class, thought it looked pretty cool, so I thought I’d try it,” she said in her … [Link]

Mashable » Hands-on with Inboard's M1 luxury electric skateboard

Sunday 15 November 18:00:53 UTC 2015

M1_postthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbMashable’s Sam Sheffer took to the streets of New York for a test ride on the new M1 high-end electric skateboard from Inboard, checking out the innovative motors built inside the wheels and Bluetooth remote. Read more…More about Tech, Gadgets, Electric Skateboard, Standalone Featured, and Inboard [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stunningly BEAUTIFUL Short Animated Film: Blood Ties [Video]

Sunday 15 November 18:00:47 UTC 2015

Blood Ties, a short animated film by Sophie Kavouridis, Manon Lazzari, Marion Louw, Simon Pannetrat, and Thomas Ricquier, is without question one of the most beautiful animated short I’ve seen in ages. Just hit play and marvel at all the details that were put into it. In a family headed by a tyrannical father, the younger daughter will regain her … [Link]

Mashable » Paris shows its resilience as life continues after the attacks

Sunday 15 November 17:38:16 UTC 2015

Bubbles_playingFeed-tw Feed-fbPARIS — After coordinated attacks that killed 129 people and injured another 352, it would be understandable if the streets were quiet and the atmosphere in the bustling metropolis was somber. But even as Paris mourned, la résilience was on full display on Sunday. Ten minutes' walk from the Place de la République, where a memorial for the victims of the … [Link]

Mashable » Focus intensifies on Syrian passport found near Paris attacks

Sunday 15 November 17:31:52 UTC 2015

Ap_773250247962Feed-tw Feed-fbAs investigators combed through evidence in the wake of the Paris attacks, focus intensified on a Syrian passport found near the body of one of the six attackers who detonated their explosive belts during Friday's attack that left 129 people dead. See also: Islamic State calls France a 'principal target,' says Paris attack 'first of a storm' A seventh attacker was … [Link]

Slashdot »  FCC Clarifies: It's Legal To Hack Your Router

Sunday 15 November 17:20:00 UTC 2015

Mark Wilson writes with an update to an earlier report that the wording of new FCC regulations could mean that it would be illegal to modfiy the software running on wireless routers by installing alternative firmwares. Instead, The commission has now acknowledged that there was more than a little confusion from people who believed that manufacturers would be encouraged to … [Link]

Mashable » Paris mourns attacks victims at special Notre Dame Cathedral mass

Sunday 15 November 17:18:41 UTC 2015

Notredame2Feed-tw Feed-fbA special church service is taking place in the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Sunday evening to mourn the 129 people killed in Friday's attacks. See also: Live updates: Paris under attack The bells of the world-famous cathedral tolled to remember the victims at 6:15 p.m. and mass started 15 minutes later. Inside Notre Dame ahead of the service https://t.co/mN9bnSG7GR … [Link]

Mashable » 'Nashville' actress gets drastic haircut in support of cancer patients

Sunday 15 November 17:15:06 UTC 2015

Hair-cut-1Feed-tw Feed-fbClare Bowen, an actress on ABC's Nashville, recently cut off all of her hair and made a touching Facebook post that took some by surprise Bowen posted a photo of herself with a new pixie haircut with the caption "It's just hair" underneath. Bowen went on to describe why she had felt compelled to cut off her formerly long locks See … [Link]

Mashable » Lindsay Lohan made a bad choice: Sharon Tate edition

Sunday 15 November 16:45:38 UTC 2015

SharontatelindsaylohanFeed-tw Feed-fbPaying tribute to Sharon Tate is sweet in theory. A lot of things involving Lindsay Lohan are great in theory But Lindsay Lohan dressing up as Sharon Tate to celebrate the birthday of Charles Manson, the man who orchestrated her gruesome murder was definitely a bad choice See also: Lindsay Lohan may have just called us all donkeys #cancer meets #AQUARIUS … [Link]

Mashable » Here's how one magazine explained the Paris attacks for kids

Sunday 15 November 16:29:13 UTC 2015

Ap_289042259220Feed-tw Feed-fb“Are terrorists going to come to my house?" "Is France at war?" Those are natural questions for young children to ask — and their parents, in France and elsewhere, are struggling to find answers to the Nov. 13 attacks that left 129 people dead in the name of the complicated jihadist ideology of ISIS, the radical terrorist group that has taken … [Link]

Mashable » Video shows the moment gunfire erupted at the Paris concert

Sunday 15 November 16:25:50 UTC 2015

EodmFeed-tw Feed-fbNew videos captured by eyewitnesses both inside and outside the Bataclan concert hall in Paris on Friday night shed new light on the horrific attack that left dozens of audience members dead. See also: Everything we know about the Paris attack victims California-based band Eagles of Death Metal were several songs into their show and playing to a packed audience at … [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' sends a touching message of solidarity to Paris

Sunday 15 November 16:22:40 UTC 2015

Snl_cold_open_parisFeed-tw Feed-fb In lieu of its traditional opening sketch one day after the Paris attacks, Saturday Night Live opted for a straightforward and touching address to the city. The message of solidarity was given by cast member Cecily Strong, who spoke in English, then in French. "Paris is the City of Light, and here in New York City, we know that light … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Flagship Core i7-6950X Broadwell-E To Offer 10-Cores, 20-Threads, 25MB L3

Sunday 15 November 16:15:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes: Intel has made a habit of launching enthusiast versions of previous generation processors after it releases a new architecture. As was the case with Intel's Haswell architecture, high-end Broadwell-E variants are expected and it looks like Intel is readying a doozy. Recently revealed details show four new processors under the new HEDT (High-End Desktop) banner for Broadwell, which … [Link]

Mashable » The Lomo'Instant Wide instant camera makes even the boringest parties a blast

Sunday 15 November 16:00:09 UTC 2015

103015-lomo-wide-thumbnail-1Feed-tw Feed-fbInstant cameras have never been hotterLomography's Lomo'Instant Wide is the latest instant camera to stick it to digital. Lomography's no stranger to building on the success of Fujifilm's instant cameras. The mini-format Lomo'Instant was one our Mashable Choice picks earlier this year. With the Lomo'Instant Wide, Lomography is raising the bar on the wide-format instant camera with a slew of nifty … [Link]

Mashable » One Kid Explains: The construction business

Sunday 15 November 15:45:19 UTC 2015

Kid_explains_construction4Feed-tw Feed-fb For a little kid, what parents do when they head off to work is usually a great big mystery best left to the adult world. In this episode of "One Kid Explains," Lillie attempts to explain her dad Ben's job as a construction manager, covering topics that range from sweat to blueprints. Australian baseball manager loses it, throws base into … [Link]

Mashable » Fiat's all-electric 500e is worth adjusting your life around

Sunday 15 November 15:30:05 UTC 2015

Fiat-500eFeed-tw Feed-fbAs the plane began its initial descent into Portland, I felt the initial pangs of range anxiety — an emotion electric-vehicle drivers often feel when they fear their cars might run out of juice far from a charger — come over me. I was flying from Los Angeles to Portland for a long weekend to visit friends and family. And for … [Link]

Slashdot » GPS Always Overestimates Distances

Sunday 15 November 15:16:00 UTC 2015

mikejuk writes: Have you had a suspicion that your GPS app is overestimating the distance traveled? It is something that runners and walkers complain about a lot. If so, you are probably correct — but the reason isn't an algorithmic glitch. The answer lies in the statistics, and it is a strange story. If you make a measurement and it … [Link]

Mashable » How to look alive when you're hung over from holiday festivities

Sunday 15 November 15:00:28 UTC 2015

David-yi-hangover-grooming-1Feed-tw Feed-fb‘Tis the season to get royally f***** up It's beginning to look a lot like regurgitation on Christmas trees and regret left inside dive bar restrooms. Yes, fellas: It's yet another boozy holiday season. Don't worry, dudes, we've all been there before: Succumbed to death by overindulgence of alcohol, eyes puffy with dark circles, hair knotty, skin pale, with alcohol still … [Link]

Mashable » Is the iPad Pro worth your money?

Sunday 15 November 14:45:36 UTC 2015

Mashtalk1112_3Feed-tw Feed-fb The iPad Pro is finally here, and there's a lot to discuss about Apple's new device. How does it stack up against Microsoft's Surface Pro 4? Is it worth the high price tag? Which accessories do you need to purchase with it? See also: There's already a 4-week wait for the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard We discuss all of … [Link]

Mashable » Children bring flowers, drawings to memorials as the healing in Paris begins

Sunday 15 November 14:33:08 UTC 2015

ChildrenparisFeed-tw Feed-fbPARIS —At the cordon near the Bataclan nightclub, where most of Friday’s terror attack victims were killed, a man lit candles on Sunday morning. Either side of him, his young children also knelt in thoughtful silence. Norbert Moudjeb, his son Enzo and his daughter Diya were three of many who have come out on France's second day of mourning to pay … [Link]

Slashdot » Police Body Cameras Come With Pre-Installed Malware

Sunday 15 November 14:18:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: The old Conficker worm was found on new police body cameras that were taken out of the box by security researchers from iPower Technologies. The worm is detected by almost all security vendors, but it seems that it is still being used because modern day IoT devices can't yet run security products. This allows the worm … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 3 In 1Lens Kit for iPhones, Samsungs, Sport Bluetooth Headphones, and MORE!

Sunday 15 November 14:08:21 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few great deals we stumbled on this morning! –Mpow 3 In 1 Clip-On Lens Kit for your Phone’s Camera (Iphones, Samsungs, + More!) – Fisheye, Wide Angle, Macro – $18.99 $12.99 (Use Promo Code QUMMEB8Z at checkout) –Aukey Wireless Stereo Sport Bluetooth Headphones – $59.99 $14.99 (Use Promo Code … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Force is Strong With This Darth Vader Stocking Holder

Sunday 15 November 14:07:22 UTC 2015

Just imagine Santa getting into your home to end up being greeted by Darth Vader holding on to your Christmas Stocking by the fireside. Now how awesome would that be? Get this Star Wars Darth Vader Stocking Holder to keep your stocking safe by the fireside. It’s a sleek gunmetal finish, and the front has the Sith lord’s name inscribed … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: Things We Wish We Could Tell Our Past Selves About Gaming

Sunday 15 November 14:06:16 UTC 2015

The perception that games were actually better in the 80s and 90s was probably influenced by our age. We’re all spoiled now. A comic by Julia Lepetit from Dorkly. [Source: Dorkly] The post Dorkly Comic: Things We Wish We Could Tell Our Past Selves About Gaming appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » You thought Turducken was over. The new version involves ramen.

Sunday 15 November 14:03:14 UTC 2015

TurduckenthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIf there’s any one food trend this year, it’s the ubiquitous and equally delicious food mashup That’s just the idea behind turducken ramen, a hearty bowl that is equally awesome for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving leftovers. See also: These sweet egg rolls use traditional Thanksgiving pie fillings turducken Turducken ramen dinner with all the trimmings.Image: Krista Simmons/Michael Kretovics/MashableDenver-based chef Justin Cucci developed the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Life Of All Fallout Fans Over Next Year….

Sunday 15 November 14:00:25 UTC 2015

gOOmpA1 It’s okay, take no shame in this. I am right there with you. The Fallout universe is just that damn good. It’s worth putting your regular life on hold indefinitely. (Imgur) The post The Life Of All Fallout Fans Over Next Year…. appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » 'Twas the Week Before the Week of Black Friday

Sunday 15 November 13:21:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes: It's almost time for America's answer to the Running of the Bulls (YouTube), kids. So, if you're dreaming of a cheap tech Christmas, it's time to peruse the 2015 Black Friday ads and make your game plan. Get lucky at Best Buy this year, and you could score a $299.99 Dell 15.6" touchscreen laptop (i3, 8GB memory, 1 … [Link]

Mashable » The 22 most groundbreaking fashion moments of 2015

Sunday 15 November 13:03:44 UTC 2015

Noelle-2015-round-upFeed-tw Feed-fbThe year 2015 was a progressive one for fashion The traditionally exclusive industry showed a new level of acceptance as well as a genuine and relatable side. Popular trends in campaigns and runway shows reflected the social and cultural themes of the times. As December fast approaches, we've gathered the best, worst and unclassified moments of the year. 1. The dress … [Link]

Mashable » Clinton, Sanders stumble and show Democrats should have taken the night off

Sunday 15 November 12:05:58 UTC 2015

Ap_382103893557Feed-tw Feed-fbMaybe the Democrats should have banded together and insisted on postponing Saturday night’s debate, because it did them no favors, highlighted their flaws, and dragged down their frontrunner Barely 24 hours after squads of terrorists murdered or wounded nearly 500 people in a series of coordinated attacks across Paris, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley could have requested that the … [Link]

Mashable » Relive the Panama Canal's colossal construction in photos

Sunday 15 November 12:05:46 UTC 2015

PanamacanalthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAugust 1912A man stands in one of the canal locks.Image: CorbisThe narrow isthmus which connects North America and South America was recognized early on as a promising shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific OceansBy the 19th century, technology and necessity had advanced to the point where serious consideration was given to the idea of cutting a canal across Panama.Inspired by the … [Link]

Slashdot » Quantum Entanglement Survives, Even Across an Event Horizon

Sunday 15 November 9:57:00 UTC 2015

StartsWithABang writes: One of the more puzzling phenomena in our quantum Universe is that of entanglement: two particles remain in mutually indeterminate states until one is measured, and then the other — even if it's across the Universe — is immediately known. In theory, this should be true even if one member of the pair falls into a black hole, … [Link]

Slashdot » Huawei Battery Upgrade Means Dramatically Faster Charging For Mobile Devices

Sunday 15 November 6:43:00 UTC 2015

Computerworld reports a welcome development for everyone with battery powered portable electronics, which might just have applications further afield, too (like electric cars): Huawei has developed a battery based on conventional lithium-ion chemistry but tweaked with the addition of graphite atoms bonded to the anode. From the article: That change means faster charging but not at the expense of usage … [Link]

Mashable » Ronda Rousey knocked out by Holly Holm in staggering UFC upset

Sunday 15 November 5:56:29 UTC 2015

Ronda.rousey.holm_.new_.thm_Feed-tw Feed-fbHolly Holm convincingly knocked out the heavily favored Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 on Saturday night, stunning the most dominant figure in combat sports with an early second-round head kick that caught the previously undefeated champ — already dazed and bloodied from a vicious first-round beating — upside the neck. Holm, considered one of the finest female boxers of her generation … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's 9/11 moment was her biggest debate misstep

Sunday 15 November 4:34:46 UTC 2015

Clinton911wallstreetthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is under fire for invoking the memory of the Sept. 11 attacks to defend against charges from her rivals that she is too close to Wall Street bankers Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Clinton's main rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, called Clinton's pledge to remain unswayed by her Wall Street donors “not good enough" during … [Link]

Mashable » O’Malley says he’s strong on guns, but the city he once led just recorded its 300th homicide

Sunday 15 November 3:45:16 UTC 2015

Clinton-sanders-omalley-guns-debateFeed-tw Feed-fbFormer Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley offered up a forceful attack on Hillary Clinton over gun policies during Saturday's Democratic debate, but also found his own record under scrutiny. O'Malley said the former secretary of state had been on "three sides" of the gun control issue. .@MartinOMalley to @HillaryClinton: "In 2008 you were portraying yourself as Annie Oakley …" #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/phdTJF3nO5 — … [Link]

Slashdot » Belgian Home Affairs Minister: Terrorists Communicate Via PlayStation 4

Sunday 15 November 3:38:00 UTC 2015

bricko writes with story at Quartz reporting the words of Belgium's home affairs minister Jan Jambon, who says that ISIL operators communicate using their PlayStation 4s; "which allows terrorists to communicate with each other and is difficult for the authorities to monitor. 'PlayStation 4 is even more difficult to keep track of than WhatsApp,' he said. The gaming console also … [Link]

Mashable » Doctor Who Episode 9 review: Less sleeping, more yawning

Sunday 15 November 3:28:12 UTC 2015

Dw9_ep9Feed-tw Feed-fbDoctor Who Season 9 Episode 9: "Sleep No More" Grade: C- Eye-booger monsters? Seriously? Eye-booger monsters? Okay, let's back up for a second I'd like to affirm at the outset that Mark Gatiss is Doctor Who royalty. His name always comes up in discussions about whom might replace Steven Moffat as showrunner — the two friends created Sherlock together — so … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Doctor Who' broke its format — and made it work — in 'Sleep No More'

Sunday 15 November 3:00:43 UTC 2015

Doctor-who-sleep-no-moreFeed-tw Feed-fbWarning: Big spoilers ahead about Doctor Who's most recent episode, "Sleep No More." There's a pleasing familiarity to Doctor Who. Every episode generally follows the same format: Fade in, teaser, opening credits, rip-roaring adventure through time and space where the Doctor emerges victorious, trailer for the next episode, end credits. See also: A TARDIS made entirely of Lego has materialised right … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's No. 1 requirement for accepting refugees into the U.S.

Sunday 15 November 2:55:24 UTC 2015

Democrats-debate-parisFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton stood by her claim that the United States should take in 65,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees, more than six times the 10,000 refugees the Obama administration has committed to supporting. In the day following the deadly Paris attacks, Republican presidential candidates heaped criticism on President Barack Obama and Clinton, who served as his secretary of state, for … [Link]

Mashable » Candles lit at vigils around the world to honor victims of Paris attacks

Sunday 15 November 2:43:01 UTC 2015

PragueFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the wake of the Paris attacks on Friday that left at least 129 people dead, crowds gathered in cities around the world Saturday night to pay tribute to the victims of the night of terror. The White House, London's Trafalgar Square and French embassies around the world became gathering places for those wishing to send a message of love and … [Link]

Mashable » Inside the 'SNL' sketch: Making 'Bad Girls' was not all good times

Sunday 15 November 2:00:45 UTC 2015

Snl-badgirlsFeed-tw Feed-fb Last Saturday's episode of SNL might be best remembered as the one hosted by Donald Trump but arguably one of the night's brightest spots had nothing to do with Trump at all In "Bad Girls" — a sketch about a bunch of women New Yorkers with a dark(ish) side — the female cast members of Saturday Night Live shined in … [Link]

Slashdot » An Algorithm To Facilitate Uber-Style Dynamic Phone Tariffs

Sunday 15 November 2:00:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A new paper proposes an algorithm to help network providers furnish 'surge' pricing for mobile data and other network communications, citing a 50% shortfall between demand and capacity over the next five years as an indicator that consumers may have to be shepherded out of the congested times and areas in order for normal service to … [Link]

Mashable » Everything we know about the Paris attack victims

Sunday 15 November 0:21:27 UTC 2015

Ap_364836673468Feed-tw Feed-fbThe terrorist attacks that gripped Paris late Friday and early Saturday left at least 129 people dead, and wounded more than 300 others. The majority of victims were gunned down during a rock concert at the Bataclan, a historic venue in the 11th arrondissement. Several were killed at multiple other sites. As the victims are identified, we will be gathering what … [Link]

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