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 » Movado delivers a smartwatch inspired by its classic Museum Watch
The makers of the famed "Museum Watch," Movado, have unveiled a new smartwatch with a design reminiscent of the classic analog timepiece Movado's Bold Motion watch, engineered by Hewlett-Packard (HP), joins the growing ranks of established analog watchmakers attempting to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung's wearables by offering more fashion-centric options See also: Sony's new smartwatch packs all … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Anti-booze drug may flush out dormant HIV and could lead to cure
A drug used to treat alcohol addiction seems to wake up dormant HIV, a vital step towards a complete cure
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Slashdot » Pandora To Buy Rdio Assets For $75M In Cash
An anonymous reader writes: Pandora is acquiring music subscription service Rdio for $75 million in cash. "The transaction is contingent upon Rdio seeking protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. Upon approval of the proposed transaction by the bankruptcy court, Rdio will be winding down the Rdio-branded service in all markets," Pandora said in … [Link]
Mashable » This shoe company is selling a 'groupie wedge' for female sports fans
Talk about a misstep. Sports shoe retailer Cuce Shoes is receiving backlash online for naming its poorly chosen shoe style names — most notably the "groupie wedge," a velvet wedge that bears the logos of various MLB and NFL teams See also: How one T-shirt from Target managed to piss off a lot of people Holy crap, what the hell is … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Life Sciences And American Heart Association Grant $50 Million To Cure Heart Disease
A dissected heart and its ventricles Kenshinb via Wikimedia Commons Heart disease is responsible for one in every four deaths in the United States according to the CDC, making it the leading cause of death in this country for both men and women. To slow its lethal effects, doctors can recommend lifestyle changes, prescribe blood thinners, perform bypasses, or stent … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Battery Half-Charges In Five Minutes
Huawei claims it has made a phone battery that can reach a 48% charge level in five minutes. It’s a 3000mAh battery, which should be enough for many smartphones. The downside is that the battery requires a separate, relatively bulky charger that looks to be about the size of the packaging that a smartphone comes in when new. A second … [Link]
Popular Science » Microsoft Wants To Teach Kids How To Code With Minecraft
MineCode Screenshot Screenshot by author, from StudioCode As anyone who’s ever explored the treacherous blocky landscapes of Minecraft, knows that it’s possible to learn by trial and error but it’s much easier if you have a guide. Microsoft, which last year bought the wildly popular game for $2.5 billion, is taking advantage of the game's popularity to help ease kids … [Link]
Mashable » Unbreak my heart: Twitter is experimenting with multiple emoji reactions
Twitter replaced "Favorites" (stars) with "Likes" (hearts) nearly two weeks ago, and the Internet wasn't too pleased. "Likes" and hearts were more in line with other social media platforms like Instagram and Periscope, but some users thought it'd be inappropriate to use a heart for a tweet that didn't exactly garner a reaction of affection. Now it seems Twitter is ending … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Does A Fly Landing On Your Arm Make You Itch?
Itchy Orrling and Tomer S via Wikimedia Commons Lots of things can make you itch. Skin infections, allergic reactions, and even certain kinds of cancer can trigger the irritating sensation. Often, these itchy signals are more than just annoying–they can be a chemical warning that something is wrong with your body. In fact, the types and causes of itchiness can … [Link]
Slashdot » Grow Your Daily Protein At Home With an Edible Insect Desktop Hive
HughPickens.com writes: Fast Coexist reports on the Edible Insect Desktop Hive, a kitchen gadget designed to raise mealworms (beetle larva), a food that has the protein content of beef without the environmental footprint. The hive can grow between 200 and 500 grams of mealworms a week, enough to replace traditional meat in four or five dishes. The hive comes with … [Link]
Mashable » After two days of darkness, the Eiffel Tower beams France's national colors
The Eiffel Tower has reopened for visitors after being closed since last Friday's attacks. It was dark for two nights, a symbol of Paris in mourning. On Nov. 16, it lit up again, brilliantly illuminated in blue, white and red as a show of national solidarity.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1SUkbtp Read more…More about Us World, Politics, Us, Eiffel Tower, and History [Link]
Mashable » Uber's new feature makes it easy for drivers to pick up more people on the way
For many, Uber is a way for car owners to make some extra money on the side. The company is testing a new feature to make that even easier for drivers. Uber announced it is piloting a feature in the Bay Area that lets drivers input their destinations to be matched with passengers traveling the same direction. Twice a day, drivers … [Link]
Mashable » The long, sad and totally predictable death of Rdio
Another music streaming service bites the dust The assets of Rdio — a subscription streaming music service that competed with the likes of Spotify and Apple Music — were acquired by Pandora for $75 million in cash This isn't a happy ending for Rdio. In fact, the $75 million transaction is "contingent upon Rdio seeking protection." Rdio will wind down the … [Link]
Mashable » Oxford Dictionaries picks an emoji for its 2015 Word of the Year
No, the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year for 2015 isn't "emoji." Instead, it's literally an emoji Oxford Dictionaries announced Monday that its Word of the Year for 2015 is the "Face With Tears of Joy" emoji, in a post on its blog. Face With Tears of Joy is the most used emoji globally of 2015, hence its pick by Oxford … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Provide New Encryption Algorithm For the Healthcare Sector
An anonymous reader writes: The healthcare sector gets a hand from Microsoft, who will release a new encryption algorithm which will allow developers to handle genomic data in encrypted format, without the need of decryption, and by doing so, minimizing security risks. The new algorithm is dubbed SEAL (Simple Encrypted Arithmetic Library) and is based on homomorphic encryption, which allows … [Link]
Mashable » Wiener dog goes to 'Mission: Impossible' lengths to steal his human's lunch
One little dachshund isn't going to beg for any table scraps — he's gonna help himself, even if that means going to pretty extreme lengths. The little pup uses a harness to lower himself, Ethan Hunt-style, to the table when his human isn't looking Hopefully his other, spectating canine companion won't give him away. Mischievous penguins almost succeed at a … [Link]
Mashable » Shane Bang, YouTube pen-drummer extraordinaire, shows off for Dropbox
YouTube star Shane Bang has made a name for himself online turning everyday office supplies into percussion instruments, and he's now cashing in on his quirky talent with starring roles in big-brand commercials. Bang's pen-drumming stylings were most recently featured in a new spot for Dropbox's Campus Cup program, a promotion offering extra storage space to college students and faculty. … [Link]
Mashable » After watching all the Shia LaBeouf movies, Shia LaBeouf is cool with being Shia LaBeouf again
Seeing Shia LaBeouf watch all of his movies brought joy to many — but mostly to Shia himself. The temperamental actor spoke about the experience with Nastja Säde Rönkkö and Luke Turner, his collaborators on the #AllMyMovies project, and the co-founder of New Hive, the website that live-streamed the event — which you can view in full now, if you dare. … [Link]
Popular Science » You Don't Have To Be A Multimillionaire To Buy This Private Plane
Cobalt Valkyrie Cobalt Modern airplanes typically don’t come cheap. The military's F-35, for example, comes in at around $100 million apiece, using low estimates. But even civilian planes, like Learjets, range from $20 million new to $2.5 million used. New personal airplane startup Cobalt wants to undercut the whole market, and look good doing it. Their Co50 Valkyrie has sleek … [Link]
Popular Science » Google Can Now Search Within The Facebook Mobile App
Google search page close-up arsp_064/Flickr/CC-By-2.0 If you've got an Android phone, you might be spending more time on the Facebook app soon. According to a report published in the the Wall Street Journal today, Google was given permission to begin crawling and indexing the social network's Android app on Friday. Public Facebook information, including Pages, Groups, and Events, already shows … [Link]
Mashable » Parisians reflect on whether the attacks will dim the City of Light
PARIS — After a weekend of somber memorials and deserted streets, Parisians slowly returned to work after the worst attacks on their city since World War II.But things felt far from normal as people continued to absorb what had happened and what the attacks might mean.Across the city, from the metro to workplaces to the Université Paris Est Marne la Vallée on the outskirts … [Link]
Popular Science » Speedy Submarine Is Made Of A Single Molecule
Molecular Submarine Loïc Samuel/Rice University In the nearly 400 years since the first submarine was invented, these underwater machines have become incredibly sophisticated. They're armed and they're really stealthy. We're even planning on sending subs to oceans on distant moons. Trippy. But now, a submarine is going where no submarine has gone before. To the molecular level. In a paper … [Link]
Slashdot » World's First "Porous Liquid" Could Be Used For CO2 Sequestration
Zothecula sends word that scientists have developed the world's first "porous" liquid that can potentially be used to capture carbon emissions. Gizmag reports: "The Italians have a colorful expression – to make a hole in water – to describe an effort with no hope of succeeding. Researchers at Queen's University Belfast (QUB), however, have seemingly managed the impossible, creating a … [Link]
Mashable » France may cancel its rallies during Paris climate talks, but activists won't be stopped
Despite last week's terror attacks, French officials said the high-stakes U.N. Paris Climate Summit will proceed as scheduled at the end of this month The event won't be intact, however: Certain events and gatherings surrounding the conference may be canceled, as part of France's ongoing efforts to prevent large gatherings in Paris that may be a target for terrorist attacks According … [Link]
Mashable » 'Winter's War' is coming for Jessica Chastain and Emily Blunt in 'Huntsman' posters
Though there's no Snow White in the Snow White and the Huntsman spinoff, the Evil Queen and the Huntsman have returned, and with them come two fresh faces. Four new character posters were revealed Monday along with the film's title: The Huntsman: Winter's War. Though Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth will reprise their roles as Queen Ravenna and Eric the Huntsman, … [Link]
Mashable » From '96 til: Behold The Rock's amazing pro wrestling debut
Most people know that, before he was a Hollywood superstar, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was among the biggest draws in the WWE. Some know that, before the WWE, he played college football at the University of Miami. But few recall Johnson's pit-stop between those two: His pro wrestling debut actually came as a guy named Flex Kavana in the United States … [Link]
Mashable » Ian McShane will resurrect someone on 'Game of Thrones' next year
Dead isn't always dead on Game of Thrones — and in Season 6, Ian McShane (Ray Donovan) will guest star as someone who apparently brings back another familiar face See also: OK, what's the deal with Jon Snow? A post-'Game of Thrones' finale timeline “I am responsible for bringing somebody back that you think you’re never going to see again," McShane … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Not All Clouds Created Equal for Social API Access
With so many services available for integration via APIs, selecting the most appropriate cloud provider to host the service is becoming increasingly important.
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Mashable » Earth's thermostat is stuck on bake as October shatters records for global warmth
In just over two weeks, diplomats from around the world will meet at a carefully constructed campus on an airfield on the outskirts of Paris in an attempt to slow global warming enough to prevent dangerous impacts. Yet the climate is moving far faster than the pace of diplomacy, as shown again on Monday, when word came that October was the … [Link]
Mashable » Backup QB Drew Stanton drops NFL's dorkiest, most glorious TD dance
When Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington uncorked a 48-yard touchdown run to cap a 39-32 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night, he wasn't even his team's biggest star on the play No, that honor goes to backup Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton, who lost his cool in most glorious fashion while watching from the sideline See also: NFL superstar … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gaming While Skydiving at 10,000 Feet in the Air [Video]
NVidia has hired professional skydiver Jeff Provenzano to promote its relatively new Nvidia Shield gaming system, dropping him, along with a full living room, from 10,000 feet in the air. Also, thank god for that small text warning at 0:46. I was just about to jump when I read that. [NVIDIA SHIELD] The post Gaming While Skydiving at 10,000 Feet … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Lies You Were Told About Space [Video]
Outer space is full of mysteries, but AllTime 10s is here to clear up some of the wider known misconceptions, bringing you the truth about the final frontier. [Alltime10s] The post 10 Lies You Were Told About Space [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout 4: 24 Sarcastic Lines That Make Sarcastic Our Favourite Fallout 4 Dialogue Option
Yes, you can still be a sarcastic jerk in Fallout 4, much like all the other wonderful Fallout games. Here are some of the best sarcastic responses from Fallout 4, so far, via OutsideXbox. Am I jealous they are already playing it? No, not at all. *Cries forever The post Fallout 4: 24 Sarcastic Lines That Make Sarcastic Our Favourite … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Make a Real Difference in This Scary World [Comic]
A fantastic comic by my pal Brian from Fowl Language showing the only true way we can make a lasting difference in this world in the long term. 
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Mashable » Showing solidarity from space: Astronauts pay respects to victims
Astronauts on the International Space Station observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of the Paris attacks Monday. NASA’s Kjell Lindgren stopped his work on an experiment during the tribute and Scott Kelly offered some words at the end of the moment of silence. "We were obviously shocked and saddened by what occurred there in Paris,” Kelly said, adding … [Link]
Mashable » I want to Beliebe: The jagged redemption of Justin Bieber
An abridged list of things Justin Bieber has done on stage while promoting his latest album, Purpose: cried, flown, smoked a joint, taken swigs of Hennessy straight from the bottle, stormed away, stormed away again, criticized the way the audience was clapping, and sung some of the best songs of his career Despite all this, we're in the thick of the … [Link]
Popular Science » Domestication Saved Pumpkins And Squash From Extinction
Pumpkins Martin Doege (Morn), uploaded to English WP on 2003-08-21 (Own work) [GFDL 1.2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-li~ via Wikimedia Commons We’re deep in the throes of fall at this point, and even though some cafes and retail stores may think it’s December already, pumpkin-flavored foods and drinks still abound. Even before the first leaf changes its hue and people are still sweating … [Link]
Mashable » Momma corgi helps out baby corgi with the mechanics of sitting
A mother corgi has a lesson for her corgi kid. She is not around to be your friend, baby corgi, she is around to be a good parent and teach you how to be a capable and courteous corgi member of society. This baby corgi, who is struggling to plant his little toasted bottom to floor, is simply unacceptable to … [Link]
Slashdot » The Next Big IT Projects From the University Labs
snydeq writes: From unstructured data mining to visual microphones, academic labs are bringing future breakthrough possibilities to light, writes InfoWorld's Peter Wayner in his overview of nine university projects that could have lasting impact on IT. 'Open source programmers can usually build better code faster, often because they have bosses who pay them to build something that will pay off … [Link]
Mashable » 5 of the best 'Fallout 4' mods, one week after the game's release
Fans of Bethesda Softworks' mammoth role-playing games know this already, but: Fallout 4 is going to change a lot in the hands of tech-savvy fans. Hell, it already has. Just a week after the game's release, PC players already have tons of mods — custom-made alterations built by fans — to choose from. And Bethesda hasn't even released the "official" mod tools … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what a day in your life might look like without clean water
Promoted by CottonelleKimberly-Clark Corporation will donate $1 to Water For People for each mention of the hashtag #GoCommandoforaCause on social media, November 19-26Every day, thousands of Americans roll out of bed and begin their daily morning routine the same way: With a trip down the hall to the bathroom. As they brush their teeth, wash their faces and relieve themselves in the … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim TV host explains how to take a stand against ISIS
The self-proclaimed Islamic State is weak because it relies on fear, Australian TV host Waleed Aly said Monday in a plea for unity in the wake of attacks in Paris that left at least 129 people dead and hundreds more injured. In a passionate segment for The Project that has been widely shared on social media, Aly called the terrorist organization … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft finally retires Zune sevices, which apparently still existed
Zune has been all but dead for years, but Microsoft is finally — offically — putting its online service out to pasture. Even though Microsoft ended production of its Zune MP3 players in 2011, it maintained Zune online services until Sunday, when it killed Zune for good. Microsoft is currently selling and streaming music and video as Groove Music and Movies … [Link]
Slashdot » After Paris, ISIS Moves Propaganda Machine To Darknet
itwbennett writes: Over the weekend, researcher Scot Terban came across the new website of Al-Hayat Media Center, the media division of Daesh (aka ISIS/ISIL), in a post on Shamikh forum (a known jihadi bulletin board), 'someone had posted the new address and instructions for reaching it,' writes CSO's Steve Ragan. The website hosts the usual anti-Western iconography, as well as … [Link]
Popular Science » This New App Sends Notes From Beyond the Grave
Safe Beyond screenshot Screenshot of the app SafeBeyond. Safe Beyond screenshot When Moran Zur got married in 2006, his joy was tempered with sadness. He’d lost his father to cancer in 2002, and on that otherwise joyful day, he felt the loss deeply. He thought to himself, “What if I could only ask him so many questions that we never … [Link]
Mashable » Urban Outfitters wants to be your next favorite restaurant
Urban Outfitters announced its acquisition of Philadelphia-based Vetri Family restaurant group on Monday If you're unsure why Urban Outfitters, a clothing retailer, is buying restaurants, you're not alone. It's a defining move in the retailer's shift from clothing store to immersive lifestyle experience, a strategy it's no doubt employing to boost flagging sales See also: Urban Outfitters lingerie advert banned due … [Link]
Popular Science » Counter-Terror Office Funds Tube-Launched Drone
Vector Hawk Lockheed Martin Long wars are waged by drones. For the past several years, America has had no more iconic weapon than the Predator and Reaper drones–plane-sized unmanned flying weapons dropping small bombs onto similarly small targets. While the hunter-killers get all the fame (or infamy), the vast majority of America’s military drones are smaller scouts. And they’ve got … [Link]
Mashable » The 'massive intelligence failure' that led to the Paris attacks
Western intelligence services — in particular France's counterterrorism system — are under serious scrutiny after reports that officials received warnings in advance of the Paris attacks that killed 129 people of 19 nationalities last Friday. On Monday, President Obama announced a new intelligence-sharing arrangement with France to more quickly share military planning regarding the campaign against ISIS. See also: Paris attacks … [Link]
Popular Science » Graphene Could Give Us Sleek Night Vision Sensors
Soldiers seen at night, photographed with an image intensifier AlexPlank via Wikimedia Commons Because of its unique chemical and physical properties, graphene has helped scientists design new gadgets from tiny computer chips to salt water filters. Now a team of researchers from MIT has found a new use for the 2D wonder material: in infrared sensors that could replace bulky … [Link]
Mashable » Meowijuana: Premium catnabis for your stoner cat
Cats need to relax too. It's no secret that some cats like to take a load off after a long day of sleeping. But for some snobby felines, any old catnip wont do — they need the heady good stuff. See also: 20 stoned cats that definitely got into the catnip stash Thankfully, there's Meowijuana, described on its Facebook page as … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Creation Could Win A 2016 Invention Award
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Mashable » How famous artists would arrange their Thanksgiving dinner plates
In 2014, painter and illustrator Hannah Rothstein brought classic art to the dining room table through "Thanksgiving Special". Her photo series arranged mundane holiday foods (think: turkey and cranberry sauce) in the style of artists like René Magritte and Mark Rothko. This November, she's revived the series with a new set of artists, from Georgia O'Keeffe to Gustav Klimt. Had these … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' alum Jason Momoa, a.k.a. Khal Drogo, to ride again on Netflix
If you've watched Game of Thrones, you might think that Jason Momoa doesn't seem like the textbook definition of a cowboy. Then again, the horse-riding Dothraki warrior might be the perfect choice to star in Netflix's upcoming series, Frontier. See also: Bob Odenkirk and David Cross talk reuniting for Netflix's 'W/ Bob and David' The new show is a Western, “an … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA Jetson TX1 Performance Shines For GPU Computing
An anonymous reader writes: Following last week's announcement of the Jetson TX1 development board, NVIDIA is now allowing independent reports of performance for their $599 USD 64-bit ARM development board. Linux results published by Phoronix show very strong performance for the Jetson TX1 when looking at the Cortex-A57 speed relative to the Tegra K1 and older Tegra SoCs along with … [Link]
Mashable » 7 marketing strategies that will turn a holiday fling into a long-term relationship
As the many big brand holiday advertisements trickle out online (like the highly controversial spot from Bloomingdales), the imminence of the lucrative holiday period has hit hard for many small business owners, sending strategizing into full swing. Amid the intense focus on scoring sales in a sea of competition, it can be easy to forget what should be the priority — … [Link]
Mashable » NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers calls out fan for anti-Muslim remark
Superstar NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers passed for 333 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. But his best play of the day came long after the game ended The story actually starts before the game, during a moment of silence that the Packers held for victims of Friday's horrific terror attacks in Paris See also: You can't … [Link]
Mashable » 5 fun Tinder alternatives for London lovers
LONDON – In an ideal world, online dating would involve less scrolling and more matching. At times, the endless trawling and icky nude photo requests can be too much to bear. When did online dating become so arduous? The UK’s online dating industry is believed to be worth £170 million, and overall dating expenditure — such as contraceptives, gifts, clothing and entertainment … [Link]
Mashable » 'That's not American': Obama opposes religious background check for refugees
President Barack Obama said on Monday at that G-20 summit in Antalya, Turkey that it was "shameful" for political leaders to call for imposing a religious test on refugees to screen out terrorists in the wake of the Paris attacksRead more: http://on.mash.to/1kAAKPH Read more…More about Barack Obama, Us World, Politics, Us, and History
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Mashable » The problem with saying terrorists used PlayStation 4 to coordinate Paris attacks
Following the attacks on Paris on Friday, speculation started flying about how the terrorists communicated. Belgian interior minister Jan Jambon's comments about Sony's PlayStation 4 being "even more difficult to keep track of than WhatsApp" rose to the surface and grabbed headlines — but those comments came three days before the Paris attacks. They were unrelated. Jambon had said that terror … [Link]
Mashable » Big-hearted elderly man teaches younger man how to tie a tie on subway
Most people aren't taught how to tie a tie in school. They learn it from a parent, YouTube or, if they’re lucky enough, a friendly stranger on the subway. A photo that spread around the Internet this weekend shows an elderly man teaching a younger man how to tie a tie while waiting for a train. The photo, uploaded to Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » Cat doesn't know what Thanksgiving is, but he sure makes for an adorable turkey
Pecan the cat has no idea what you're talking about when you say "Thanksgiving," but he's happy to wear this turkey mask and look cute Pecan is known for his exceptional bell-ringing skills, but that doesn't mean he can't also capitalize on his good looks by being a Thanksgiving model. Just make sure the treats are on hand, though. Pecan … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. states shut the door to refugees fleeing ISIS and the war in Syria
UPDATED 2:30 p.m. EST: Added additional states who have said they will close doors to refugees When reports emerged that one of the Paris attackers may have made his way to France disguised as a refugee, the governor of one of the few U.S. states that has already opened its door to dozens of Syrians, slammed it shut, citing security concerns … [Link]
Mashable » Cinderella-inspired pumpkin pie carriage is a dessert fit for a princess
This pumpkin pie is like a Thanksgiving fairy tale come true. Photographer Christine H. McConnell is as passionate about baking as she is about getting a beautiful shot, so she turned her fall dessert into a magical carriage, and she didn't even need a fairy god mother to do it. See also: 14 pies you'll want to smash your face into … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Warcraft Movie vs. World of Warcraft Game Locations
Aerial51zd took some screenshots from the World of Warcraft game and compared them to the same locations as observed in the latest Warcraft movie trailer. [Source: Aerial51zd on Imgur] The post Warcraft Movie vs. World of Warcraft Game Locations appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » FREE eBook: Introduction to Windows 10 Security (a $24.95 value)
Today, we have a new free ebook for you guys! For a limited time, get “Introduction to Windows 10 Security,” which is usually priced at $24.95, for FREE! This book covers: 
-The current security landscape: Microsoft has taken a comprehensive top down approach to securing Windows 10 — you’ll learn why this is happening. -Securing Windows 10 for the consumer: This … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Where’s the Best Place to Sit in a Movie Theater?
When it comes to where you should sit in a movie theater to get the best experience, it’s mostly a matter of preference. Except when it comes to sound. Find out why and where you should sit in this episode of “How Stuff Works.” [BrainStuff – HowStuffWorks] The post Where’s the Best Place to Sit in a Movie Theater? appeared … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 6 Crappiest Music Games Ever
Music games can be a great deal of fun. Or they just be an exercise in timed button presses. Here are 6 of the WORST music games, via Zoomin.TV.Games. The post The 6 Crappiest Music Games Ever appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Temporary freckle tattoos offer cute spots without sun
Face it: Freckles are sexy This Kickstarter campaign couldn't agree any more. New cosmetic brand Freck Yourself wants to offer users a realistic, semi-permanent freckle stencil that lasts for 48 hours. The more you use the product, the more the spots will fade onto your skin. Some will last 4-6 weeks, the Los Angeles-based company claims The freckle kit includes 72 … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver made a realistic daily fantasy sports ad, and it's perfect
The debate over daily fantasy sports is getting heated enough to prompt people to demonstrate in the streets of New York City. With daily fantasy's future very much in jeopardy, the volume and rhetoric are louder than ever. It's also harder than ever to separate fact from noise pollution Luckily, that's where John Oliver comes in. See also: The NFL's … [Link]
Mashable » This is how PR becomes human again
It’s up to us to change the way the world sees public relations. PR professionals are expert communicators, connections specialists and above all, champions of the voiceless. But we've developed some bad habits — and it's time to get back to our roots The future of PR is here. Thanks to the proliferation of data and technology, we have new opportunities … [Link]
Mashable » The Eiffel Tower is shining again, in France's bleu, blanc et rouge
The Eiffel Tower was dark for two nights, a symbol of Paris in mourning. At 6 p.m. on Monday, it lit up again, brilliantly illuminated in blue, white and red as a show of national solidarity. See also: After Paris attacks, cities around the world light their landmarks in support Per the request of Anne Hidalgo, the city's mayor, the tower … [Link]
Mashable » One tweet for every victim of the Paris terror attacks
When one reads about the tragic news coming out of Paris, there is so much focus on the numbers. Terrorists killed at least 129 people. More than 350 were injured. Nearly 100 were killed at a concert hall alone But the victims are more than numbers. They were dads. Boyfriends. Girlfriends. Students. Big sisters. Lifelong friends. Some loved sports. Others were … [Link]
Mashable » Self-driving cars may become a mass reality faster than you think
“Just a few years ago, automated parking was a revolutionary new technology — now it comes as a standard option in some production models. This is how I believe driverless vehicles will come to be accepted in the future," says Wei-Bin Zhang, IEEE fellow and a researcher engineer at the California PATH program, Institute of Transportation Studies of University of California … [Link]
Slashdot » Dungeons & Dragons Tabletop Comes To VR Through Partnership With AltspaceVR
An anonymous reader writes: Wizards of the Coast today announced an official partnership with virtual reality firm AltspaceVR to bring the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying game to virtual reality. AlspaceVR is a social virtual reality platform which allows groups of users to share a virtual space. "AltspaceVR bridges the gap between Dungeons & Dragons video games and physically sitting … [Link]
Mashable » Why running a small business doesn't have to be you against the world
When you meet the CEO of a small business, you're likely shaking the hand of the CFO, COO and CMO — and the intern who does all the coffee runs — all at once. That's the nature of entrepreneurship. The best businesses are defined by their ability to do the most with the least amount of resources possible. And that often … [Link]
Mashable » The most awesome apartment gear for young professionals
If you've gone through the arduous process of post-grad apartment hunting, you know that finding your first place out of college is one of the most challenging and simultaneously rewarding aspects of adulthood. You've spent weeks (or sometimes even months) navigating the world of broker's fees, agonizing over square footage and becoming intimately acquainted with the legalities of a lease. So … [Link]
Mashable » Burned volunteer firefighter gets most extensive face transplant ever
A volunteer firefighter who was badly burned in a 2001 blaze has received the most extensive face transplant ever, covering his skull and much of his neck, a New York hospital announced Monday. The surgery took place in August at the NYU Langone Medical Center. The patient, 41-year-old Patrick Hardison, is still undergoing physical therapy at the hospital but plans to … [Link]
Mashable » Police add armed guards for France vs. England match in London
LONDON — As the French football team prepares for an emotional match against England on Tuesday night, police are drafting extra security for Wembley Stadium. Highly visible armed guards will patrol the stadium and there will be a heavier presence throughout the London transport network in advance. See also: Live updates: Paris under attack Ticket holders have been asked to arrive … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Microsoft Shelves Android-to-Windows Porting Project
Project Astoria, part of Microsoft's attempt to bulk up the number of apps available to Windows handsets, has stalled. The company is no longer actively engaged with the project, and seems to have shifted focus for reasons unknown.
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Mashable » Marvel Games integrates Netflix series 'Daredevil' and 'Jessica Jones'
Who needs Netflix & chill when you can Netflix & game? Mashable has learned that Disney-owned Marvel is launching an integration of content into Marvel Games based on the Netflix shows Daredevil and Jessica Jones. The characters and new storylines from the series will be integrated into two of Marvel’s most popular games, Marvel Contest of Champions and Marvel Future Fight, … [Link]
Slashdot » 737 'Tailstrike' Caused By Typo On a Tablet
An anonymous reader writes: In August of last year, a Boeing 737 operated by Qantas experienced a tailstrike while taking off — the thrust wasn't great enough for the tail to clear the runway, so it clipped the ground. The investigation into the incident (PDF) has finally been completed, and it found the cause of the accident: the co-pilot accidentally … [Link]
Popular Science » Cirque du Soleil Now Makes You a Part of the Show In Virtual Reality
When you think of Cirque du Soleil, the words that most likely come to mind are “theatrics,” “acrobatics” and “prolific.” Since its founding in 1984, the Montreal, Canada-based company has produced 37 shows and employs nearly 4,000 people across the world. What you may not realize is that the words “technology leader” belong on that list, too. The latest foray … [Link]
Mashable » 3 sneaky cats were the true VIPs at the G20 summit this year
From Russian President Vladimir Putin to U.S. President Barack Obama, there is no shortage of world leaders at the tenth annual G20 summit in Turkey this year. But the real VIPs are much shorter — and furrier. See also: Domineering cat holds dog's leash and won't let him go play Three cats managed to wander onto the stage at the … [Link]
Mashable » French Parliament sings the national anthem after Hollande's powerful speech
French President François Hollande spoke before both houses of French Parliament on Monday morning at the Palace of Versailles. He spoke about the attack and said that France will stand united against terrorism in spite of the recent attacks. At the end of the moving speech, members of parliament rose to their feet in unison and sang "La Marseillaise," the country's … [Link]
Mashable » Charlie Sheen plans 'personal announcement,' is reportedly HIV positive
LOS ANGELES — Charlie Sheen, who's been mostly out of the public eye since his FX show Anger Management concluded in 2014, plans to make a "revealing personal announcement" on Tuesday morning's Today show. Minutes after NBC announced Monday that Matt Lauer will sit with Sheen for the interview, TMZ reported that the actor will reveal he is HIV-positive, citing sources … [Link]
Mashable » This chatbot is everything wrong with creepy dudes in the dating scene
He started off the conversation with, “Aren’t you going to say hi?” I responded politely but cautiously with a “hey.” He told me I had a pretty name, and then he asked me what I do for fun. I listed off the usual responses: read, Netflix, friends, Internet. “Lol, of course you’d like that girly stuff.” It didn’t exactly make sense. … [Link]
Mashable » To Paris with love: Handwritten notes fill windows at restaurant under attack
In the days following the Paris attacks, which left hundreds dead and injured, people have created memorials around the globe But much closer to home — right in the windows of La Belle Equipe cafe, where as many as 19 were killed by gunfire — handwritten notes pay tribute to the victims. France is currently observing three days of national mourning, … [Link]
Mashable » Vivid color photos of 1923 Paris, hub of artistry and progress
Paris as seen from the church of Saint Gervais.Image: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont/National Geographic Creative/CorbisJules Gervais-Courtellemont was born in 1863 outside Paris, in the province of Seine-et-Marne, but grew up mostly in AlgeriaA restless traveler and seeker of exotic sights, he roamed throughout the Middle East and north Africa, from Morocco to Turkey. He even traveled as far as India and China, photographing … [Link]
Popular Science » Leonid Meteor Shower: When, Where, And How To Watch
On Tuesday, November 17, the Leonid meteor shower will hit its peak. The annual event, caused by bits of ice and rock burning in Earth’s atmosphere, will create a host of shooting stars above the eastern horizon around midnight in the U.S. (local time on both coasts, when the constellation Leo rises). Here’s our guide to the shower. Where To … [Link]
Slashdot » Leaked Documents Confirm Polygraph Operators Can't Detect Countermeasures
George Maschke writes: AntiPolygraph.org has published a document (14 MB PDF) on polygraph countermeasures that is allegedly derived from classified information. The document suggests techniques that polygraph operators might use in an attempt to detect efforts to beat the polygraph, but fails to offer any coherent strategy for detecting sophisticated countermeasures such as those outlined in AntiPolygraph.org's The Lie Behind … [Link]
Mashable » Pastafarian heroically wins right to wear colander in her license photo
Taking a license photo is a very serious affair. Make one little mistake and the photo could come to haunt you — for years. Over in Lowell, Massachusetts, Lindsay Miller recently won the right to wear an enormous colander on her head in her driver's license photo. Miller is a practicing Pastafarian and member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti … [Link]
Mashable » Chill pug takes his motorcycle for a spin
This poor little pug puppy just can't catch a break. Last month, we shared a video of two adorable pug buddies hitching a ride on a motorcycle towing a pug-sized scooter. Well, the bigger pug did anyways — the little pug just tried its best to tag along. Well, now the duo are back at it, except they ditched the … [Link]
Mashable » New app matches nail polish with virtually any color in nature
Wear a tribute to sunflowers on your fingers. Match your favorite ice cream flavor to your polish. ShadeScout Nails app uses color search technology to match lacquer shades to almost any color a user sees — and it's pretty accurate. See also: The best way to shop for nail polish is in augmented reality 
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Mashable » Learn how small businesses can 'sleigh' the holiday season in our next #BizChats
“It’s the most wonderful time of the yearrr!" Said no over-worked and unprepared business ever. Consider the holiday season businesses' version of the Super Bowl. This is prime time, where holiday marketing commercials are considered the half-time performance and touchdowns are the equivalent to happy customers Although it may be crunch-time for employees and employers alike, your small business doesn't have … [Link]
Mashable » Obama says screening Syrian refugees based on religion is 'shameful'
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday said it was "shameful" for political leaders to call for imposing a religious test on refugees to screen out terrorists in the wake of the Paris attacks. "That's shameful. That's not American. That's not who we are. We don't have religious tests to our compassion," Obama said Monday during a news conference in … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump and T-Mobile's CEO clashed on Twitter, and things got ugly
In one corner, folks, we have an outspoken businessman running for president. In the other, the outspoken CEO of T-Mobile Grab some popcorn, because this is about to get interesting. GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump and T-Mobile exec John Legere got into a Twitter battle on Sunday after Legere called out Trump for disparaging remarks he made toward UFC fighter Ronda … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence and 'Mockingjay' cast prank SMOSH in 'Prank It FWD'
The odds are not in Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox's favor in the new season of Defy Media's series Prank it FWD In a clip from the show's upcoming fourth season, provided exclusively to Mashable (above), Jennifer Lawrence and her Hunger Games co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth team up with a SMOSH superfan Dylan Miceli-Nelson (who is in a … [Link]
Mashable » Let's all cry to this tease of a new Adele song, 'When We Were Young'
The season of Adele continues with a preview of the singer's upcoming 60 Minutes Australia interview — and a snippet of a new song. See also: 30 emotional songs to play on repeat until Adele's new album drops A WORLD EXCLUSIVE | Music superstar @Adele opens her heart and her studio – 8.10 SUNDAY on #60Minshttps://t.co/VCri6PZQh8 — 60 Minutes Australia (@60Mins) … [Link]
Mashable » Young political junkies look to Iowa, not Washington D.C. for college
DES MOINES — Rachel Paine Caufield is so over D.C. The self-proclaimed political junkie who would fight with her family to turn on the State of the Union address went to college near the nation’s capital and did her graduate work at George Washington University But it wasn’t enough "In seven years in D.C., I never once met a presidential candidate," … [Link]
Popular Science » Raid Your Kitchen To Build This Potato Chip Speaker [Video]
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New Scientist – News » Earth has enough groundwater to raise sea levels by 52 metres
But only small proportion of this, perhaps as little as 1.5 per cent, is renewable and available for human use
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New Scientist – News » Animal magnetic sense comes from protein that acts as a compass
Many animals sense Earth's magnetic field and use it to navigate. How they do it has been a matter of speculation – but we may now have the answer
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New Scientist – News » Ruff bird orgies have four ‘sexes’ thanks to a supergene flip
Male ruff sandpipers come in three types, each with its own bizarre mating strategy, thanks to a supergene created 3.8 million years ago
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Popular Science » Insoles That Let You Charge Your Phone With Every Step
Video of SolePower: Footwear that can charge your phone What if you could save the Earth, just by walking on it? That's the idea behind SolePower, which released a new video yesterday. The device is a insole for shoes that convert the kinetic energy of a person's steps into electricity that can be stored in a battery and used to … [Link]
Mashable » 'France is at war,' Hollande said. Then parliament sang the national anthem.
French President François Hollande made a rare appearance before both houses of French Parliament on Monday morning at the Palace of Versailles, saying the nation will stand united against terrorism in light of a series of coordinated attacks in Paris that left at least 129 people dead He pulled no punches, opening with a powerful statement: “France is at war." See … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Shrinking Bull's-eye' Algorithm Speeds Up Complex Modeling From Days To Hours
rtoz sends word of the discovery of a new algorithm that dramatically reduces the computation time for complex processes. Scientists from MIT say it conceptually resembles a shrinking bull's eye, incrementally narrowing down on its target. "With this method, the researchers were able to arrive at the same answer as a classic computational approaches, but 200 times faster." Their full … [Link]
Mashable » 17 tips to get your creative juices flowing, in 140 characters or less
Aspiring creatives, Elizabeth Gilbert has some advice for you: "YOU DO NOT NEED A PERMISSION SLIP FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE TO LIVE A CREATIVE LIFE." See also: 11 authors' strategies for overcoming writer's block The Eat, Pray, Love author is on a mission to inspire creativity in readers. Her new book, Big Magic, is a manifesto on how to live a … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber, a reasonable person, charges $2000 for selfies with fans
As everyone knows, teens typically have access to a few thousand dollars that they can use to purchase a selfie with one of their idols. Because Justin Bieber's a cool guy, he's giving his fans an opportunity to spend that extra cash Tickets for Justin Bieber's Purpose World Tour are available for pre-sale right now, and fans are not happy with … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Last Ever Line of Code [Comic]
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Mashable » One Direction's suprise message to fans is sending them into emotional overdrive
LONDON — Directioners, please breathe. One Direction is grateful for everything you do. In a "too much for the heart to handle" turn of events, One Direction shared a surprise message with fans during the commercial break for Sunday night's episode of The X Factor. Because apparently that's a thing now See also: One Direction covers 'Torn' because they know and … [Link]
Mashable » Taco Bell promises cage-free eggs in all stores by 2017
Taco Bell announced Monday that it will use solely cage-free eggs in all of its over 6,000 U.S. outlets by Dec. 31, 2016. The company has planned the change for several years, but the decision differentiates Taco Bell in a sea of fast food restaurants that are all trying to stand out with changes to their food sourcing policies See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Blame EA Sports for Ronda Rousey's loss to Holly Holm (no, not really)
You’d think having your face on the cover of a video game box wouldn't ruin your career, and yet it may be a kiss of death. Mixed martial arts fighter Ronda Rousey logged her first loss on Saturday, Nov. 14 in a title bout with Holly Holm at UFC 193. Her 12-match string of victories ended just a day after EA Sports announced … [Link]
Mashable » Motorcyclist squeeze the toes of a car rider with feet out the window
Motorcycle enthusiast and YouTuber Zim Killgore has introduced a new bike trick that combines the high-speed action of a motorcycle ride with the likes of harassing relaxing strangers. The video is taken from the perspective of the motorcycle rider, with a slow-motion pass-by as the camera approaches a pair of socks sticking out of a sedan window. The socks are … [Link]
Mashable » What Paris was like on Monday morning after the attacks
PARIS — Friday’s terror attacks dominated the news agenda in Paris Monday morning. TV screens across the city switched back and forth between details of the manhunt for accomplices to footage of jets departing for “massive” attacks on ISIS in Raqqa while media personalities discussed the issue at length. On and under the streets of the city, though, life started returning … [Link]
Popular Science » Protein Compass Might Explain How Animals Detect Magnetic Fields
Researchers found the protein complex on pigeon retinas Alan D. Wilson via Wikimedia Commons How do birds migrate thousands of miles, and how does a burrowing mole rat know which way is up? The answer lies in the animals’ ability to detect magnetic fields–an idea that was long controversial but is now well established. But so far the mechanism that … [Link]
Mashable » Mischievous penguins almost succeed at a daring escape
Those Penguins of Madagascar were really onto something. A group of penguins at the Odense Zoo in Odense, Denmark almost had a daring escape from their enclosure. Unfortunately, a combination of a meddling zookeeper and the fact that they reached a dead end kept them from tasting sweet freedom. Back to the drawing board, boys. Chill pug takes his motorcycle … [Link]
Slashdot » Tim Cook: Apple Won't Create 'Converged' MacBook and iPad
LichtSpektren writes: In an interview with Independent.ie, Apple CEO Tim Cook has stated that Apple is currently not looking to create an iPad that runs Mac OS X. "We feel strongly that customers are not really looking for a converged Mac and iPad, because what that would wind up doing, or what we're worried would happen, is that neither experience … [Link]
Mashable » 30 emotional songs to play on repeat until Adele's new album drops
Nov. 20 will henceforth be known as international Adele day, since that's when the singer drops her highly-anticipated third album, 25 To get you in the mood for its rich vocals and emotional lyrics, here are 30 songs on this week's Music Monday playlist that'll put your spirit in the perfect state See also: 35 killer songs to remind you that … [Link]
Mashable » Huawei develops smartphone battery that charges to 48% in 5 minutes
Quick, what's the biggest problem smartphone manufacturers need to overcome today? If you said "battery life," you'll be happy to know that Huawei is making important strides in alleviating that issue On Friday, the company announced its Watt Lab — a part of Huawei's Central Research Institute — has developed lithium-ion batteries that it claims can be charged 10 times as … [Link]
Mashable » CIA director says Paris attacks were not 'a one-off event'
WASHINGTON — CIA Director John Brennan said Monday that the deadly attacks in Paris that killed at least 129 people are not "a one-off event" and that officials had "strategic warning about the attacks." "It’s not a surprise this attack was carried out, from the standpoint of we did have strategic warning," Brennan said at a Center for Strategic and International … [Link]
Mashable » Cities around the world hold moment of silence for Paris victims
On Nov. 16, people around the world held a minute of silence at noon France time. It is in memory of those who lost their lives on Friday night in the attacks in Paris.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1lrsbqy Read more…More about Us World, Politics, Us, History, and Paris Attack
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Mashable » A singer shared a touching moment with his Muslim Uber driver about the Paris attacks
The aftermath of Friday's attacks in Paris is still reverberating around the world — and people are expressing their support in every way they know how. Folk singer Darren Hanlon was on his way home in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday night when he missed his bus stop, winding up rather far from his home. "I looked up to see a neighbourhood … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Ignite has a new home
Ignite, the worldwide network of geek events that promise to “Enlighten us, but make it quick,” is now under the aegis of Ignite Talks PBC. Brady Forrest, who started Ignite back in 2006 with Bre Pettis, has launched this new … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon uses Star Wars and Chewbacca to explain its network
Verizon is the latest brand to gain access to the movie magic of a galaxy far, far away. As fans are busy dissecting and poring over every new frame of footage from the upcoming Star Wars: Force Awakens, the cell carrier giant has released a new 30-second spot featuring an elaborate encounter between two beloved characters and a regiment of … [Link]
Mashable » Walmart is selling a $10 smartphone
For less than a large pie of pizza, you can buy an Android smartphone instead. Yes, throwaway smartphones have arrived, and Walmart's selling them for $10 ($9.82 if you're really counting the pennies). As spotted by Motherboard, TracFone's Lucky LG16, an LG-made smartphone, has better specs than the original iPhone. See also: The OnePlus X is OnePlus' best looking phone yet … [Link]
Mashable » Marriott to buy Starwood, creating the world's largest hotel chain
Welcome to the new Marriott. You can check out anytime you want, but you can never leave it behind, because its hotels are everywhere Marriott International, the hotel giant that operates The Ritz Carlton, Renaissance Hotels and the Marriott chain, has agreed to acquire its rival Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide for $12.2 billion The merger, announced Monday, will create the … [Link]
Slashdot » ISP To Court: BitTorrent Usage Doesn't Equal Piracy
An anonymous reader writes: The music industry has long argued that evidence of BitTorrent is evidence of piracy, and ISPs have generally gone along with them. But now, ISP Cox Communications is pushing back against that claim. They have been sued by publishers for failing to halt service for users alleged to have pirated music. Not only has Cox argued … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet is trying to get Eagles of Death Metal to top spot in UK to show support
LONDON — Fans of Eagles of Death Metal, the American rock band that was playing at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris during the wave of attacks on Friday, have set up a Facebook group and Twitter account aiming to get the band to the top of the UK's No. 1 singles chart this week. See also: Video shows the moment … [Link]
Mashable » Harvard's band spelled out 'PENIS' during a football game
During a Nov. 14 Ivy league matchup against the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard's marching band spelled the word "Penis" during a performance on the field. An image of the band's all-caps PENIS formation gained some traction after being tweeted by Jacob Adler. The general consensus is that this was likely a mistake, given that their opponent was Penn, but Mashable's official … [Link]
Mashable » Natalie Dormer is ready for better sci-fi roles for women, would play Doctor Who
For a self-proclaimed geek, Natalie Dormer sure is in an enviable position. The actress has appeared in Game of Thrones, Elementary, and the upcoming Mockingjay Part 2, boasting an impressive resume of non-stereotypical roles. See also: 'Game of Thrones' actor accidentally leaks script page on Instagram "I would do any role if I thought the script was fantastic," Dormer told Radio … [Link]
Mashable » John Oliver has one message for the Paris attackers: F*ck you
John Oliver opened Sunday's Last Week Tonight with a few choice words about the perpetrators of last week's Paris attacks — and he didn't hold back. (We counted at least four instances of the word "asshole" within the first minute or so.) Oliver goes on to assert that, despite the assaults, France's enduring cultural power is here to stay "If you are in … [Link]
Mashable » Ashton Kutcher proves our smartphone addiction in new Motorola ads
Smartphone addiction is real. Just ask Ashton Kutcher. The TV star-turned-startup investor has teamed up with Motorola on a set of new commercials that spotlight just how dependent we are on our phones See also: Photographer captures the eerie reality of our smartphone addiction The spots, which are part of his larger campaign with the company called "#PhoneLove," feature Kutcher … [Link]
Mashable » Forget noodles, the real prize inside the mac 'n' cheese box is the powder
There’s a reason why some food combinations are not popping up on your Instagram feed — they're not pretty. In this Secret Food Confessions, "Jake" enjoys powdered cheese. Read more…More about Cheese, Videos, Lifestyle, Home, and Food
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Mashable » Spike Lee calls for diversity as he accepts honorary Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spike Lee told an audience of entertainment luminaries that it's easier for a black person to become President of the United States than head of a Hollywood studio or network. Lee made the remarks Saturday as he accepted an Oscar statuette at the film academy's seventh annual Governors Awards dinner in Hollywood, where Gena Rowlands and Debbie … [Link]
Slashdot » Social Media and the Age of Microcomplaints
An anonymous reader writes: "Name an inequity, and it is highly likely that social media has helped call meaningful attention to it, if not started and hashtagged a movement," claims the NY Times. The article suggests people are much more willing to complain about meaningless issues now that they have a public audience. "The smartphone in particular has facilitated extemporaneous … [Link]
Mashable » French cartoonist shares beautiful sketches that celebrate life in Paris
LONDON — In the wake of last Friday's Paris attacks, a French cartoonist has been sketching scenes that celebrate life in France's capital city. See also: Here's how to explain the Paris attacks for kids, from one French magazine Joann Sfar, who works as an artist, writer and director, started the hashtag #parisisaboutlife in an Instagram post on Saturday 8 A … [Link]
Mashable » A moment of silence for Paris attack victims echoes around the world
A moment of silence echoed across the globe on Monday to pay tribute to the victims of the attacks in Paris on Friday. The moment of silence took place at noon in Paris and many around the world joined in, from China to Germany to the G20 Summit in Turkey. In France, people gathered at the sites of the attacks in … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable flying fox wiggling its ears is ridiculously photogenic
Warning: cuteness overload. YouTube channel Batzilla the Bat plays host to several bat-related videos of orphaned baby fruit bats, also known as flying foxes. These little mammals are hand-reared by volunteers until they are between 16 and 20 weeks old, and then reintegrated into the wild. Until then, they stay comfy in their nice, warm blankets — just like this … [Link]
Mashable » The best Super NES 'Star Wars' game comes to PlayStation this week
Previously banished to the mists of time (and the Wii Virtual Console), Super Nintendo classic Super Star Wars will make a surprise return on Nov. 17 with a PlayStation 4 and PS Vita release. The side-scrolling, run-and-gun adventure follow the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, taking a few liberties in the name of fun. (We're pretty sure Luke Skywalker never fought his way … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Climate change and La Niña may bring severe floods to Australia
Catastrophic floods in Queensland in 2010-11 have been linked to a combination of global warming and a La Niña event. The dynamic duo may be back next year
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save Up to 60% Off on PNY Memory Products + MORE!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 60% off on select PNY memory products such as flash drives, memory cards (regular and micro), portable power banks, and even DDR3 RAM for your computer (regular or laptop.) –Save Up to 60% Off on PNY Memory Products More Deals: –Up to 50% Off Oral Care and Shaving … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This is the Best Handsome Jack Cosplay Ever (From Borderlands) [Pics]
While strolling the web this morning to find content for you guys, I stumbled on what is probably the most awesome and realistic “Handsome Jack” cosplay I’ve ever seen. (Featuring Mary & Feinobi cosplay) Behold: 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Ewok Knit Hooded Scarf
From Thinkgeek: Wrap yourself in a Star Wars Ewok Knit Hooded Scarf both to stay warm and to express your Star Wars fandom in the most kawaii way possible. The scarf measures a generous 55″ around so you can get a lovely drape on it. And, of course, we made this at our awesome village in the trees. We’re going … [Link]
Slashdot » China To Spend $47 Billion In Bid To Become 3rd-Largest Global Chip Manufacturer
An anonymous reader writes: In an interview with Reuters, the head of China's Tsinghua Unigroup has revealed they will invest 300 billion yuan ($47bn) over the next five years with the ambition of becoming the world's third largest chip-maker. The state-backed company, also the technological investment arm of Tsinghua University, is in talks with an unnamed U.S. company (most likely … [Link]
Mashable » Veteran British-Indian actor Saeed Jaffrey dies at 86
Noted British-Indian actor Saeed Jaffrey has died at the age of 86. Throughout a career that spanned over half a century, the thespian appeared in nearly 200 films and television series in India and the UK. The multi-faceted actor was equally adept at theatre, television and cinema, and was the first Indian to receive the Order of the British Empire for … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate 25 years of 'Home Alone,' the story of a young psychopath and murderer-in-training
Most of us remember Home Alone as the tale of plucky eight-year-old Kevin McCallister, who saves his home from a pair of dim-witted amateur burglars trying to pull a Yuletide siege. But today, on the film’s 25-year anniversary, it’s time to take a good, hard look at this alleged family film Home Alone is, in reality, the story of a young … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook stamps out MacBook-iPad hybrid idea
Apple is not planning to merge the MacBook and iPad Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, made that clear in an interview with Independent.ie, published Sunday. “We feel strongly that customers are not really looking for a converged Mac and iPad,” he said See also: Tim Cook on the Microsoft Surface Book: 'It's sort of diluted.' Cook admitted that the difference between MacBooks … [Link]
Mashable » Turkey warned France twice about Paris attacker, senior official says
Turkish investigators warned French officials on two separate occasions about Omer Ismail Mostefai, the first gunman identified in the Paris attacks, but never heard back from France, a senior Turkish official confirmed to Mashable Monday. In October 2014, France requested information from Turkey on four terror suspects. During the investigation, Turkish authorities identified Mostefai as a fifth individual and notified France … [Link]
Mashable » 'Beat It' gets a sweet a cappella cover by 8-girl K-pop group Lovelyz
K-pop girl group Lovelyz executed this flawless cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" on live TV, when they appeared on a Korean show called You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook. There are eight girls in the group, and they're relatively new on the scene, having debuted at the end of 2014 [h/t Hello Asia] John Oliver has one message for the Paris attackers: … [Link]
Slashdot » Democrat Drops MN State House Run After Tweeting 'ISIS Isn't Necessarily Evil'
An anonymous reader writes: Dan Kimmel, who works for U.S. Bank in its technology and operations section, dropped out of the race for a Minnesota House seat after unleashing a firestorm of criticism. The controversy erupted after Kimmel tweeted, "ISIS isn't necessarily evil. It is made up of people doing what they think is best for their community. Violence is … [Link]
Mashable » Guitarist pays tribute to Paris by performing Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'
There have been many tributes to the victims of the attacks in Paris over the last few days, and one guitarist is doing his part to bring people together through song. The singer performed Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" throughout the day on November 15 in the Place de la Republique. His inspirational rendition of the song moved people to sing along with … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what Square is telling people to get them to buy its stock
Square’s pitch in a nutshell: We help businesses start up and grow. Then they help us grow. Then it repeats. And it's all approved by Magic Johnson Just look at the company's video "roadshow," a sales pitch to convince people to buy its stock Jack Dorsey smiles easily and lets out a loud chuckle early on like you're just having a … [Link]
Mashable » 7 terror attacks foiled in Britain the past few months
LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron has said the Paris attacks that took place on Friday and claimed the lives of at least 129 people could have happened in the UK, and might still take place Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Monday morning, Cameron said Britain stands in "total solidarity" with the French See also: Here's how … [Link]
Mashable » 27-year-old 'mastermind' of Paris attacks also linked to thwarted train attack
A French official has identified 27-year-old Belgian Abdelhamid Abaaoud as the suspected mastermind of Friday's Paris terror attacks. Officials believe he is linked to the thwarted attacks on a Paris-bound high-speed train and Paris area church earlier this year, according to The Associated Press. The train attack was stopped by three young American passengers on board. See also: Live updates: Paris … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Software better than humans at guessing how you feel from speech
Technology that accurately identifies emotion in speech will be used in hidden microphones to examine the effects of parents' emotions on child development
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Mashable » Breaking a different kind of language barrier: Sign language becomes sensor-based
American Sign Language is the bridge that connects deaf and hard-of-hearing people, in large part, to the world of traditional interpersonal communications. But how to communicate with ASL when a partner in a given conversation cannot interpret the visually-based language? Seeking to close that kind of communications gap, work is underway at Texas A&M UniversityRoozbeh Jafari, associate professor and principal investigator … [Link]
Mashable » Demi Lovato's live cover of Adele's 'Hello' is spine-tinglingly epic
It's probably quite a daunting task to attempt a cover of Adele's "Hello". Over the last few the weeks the song has had an absolutely massive reception and produced no shortage of memorable covers — from an emotive sign language version to this stunning cover by a high school student from South Korea. Even David Attenborough has got in on … [Link]
Mashable » Green innovation: This company is growing the future of automated agriculture
If your goal is to create a stable food supply on Earth, or elsewhere for that matter, one path to steady, environmentally friendly and readily-available crops is via the indoor farm, or vegetable factory Consider the implications for the planet and for space exploration: Clean, low-to-no pollution agriculture that doesn’t even require real sunlight to achieve sustainable cultivation See also: The … [Link]
Mashable » Cute toddler receives the gift of heavy metal
Heavy metal music is a creature born of the many circles of Hell. It's unforgiving, bleak, and often frightening None of those qualities apply to the young, Australian child in this video, who has apparently tamed the beast that is metal and mastered the art of the mosh before learning to speak proper English. "Metal, m-metal," the child pleaded. The … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 16 November 2015
Hospital Hacking (Bloomberg) — interesting for both lax regulation (The FDA seems to literally be waiting for someone to be killed before they can say, OK, yeah, this is something we need to worry about, Rios says.) and the extent … [Link]
Slashdot » Louis Friedman Says Humans Will Never Venture Beyond Mars
MarkWhittington writes: Dr. Louis Friedman, one of the co-founders of the Planetary Society, is coming out with a new book, "Human Spaceflight: From Mars to the Stars," an excerpt of which was published in Scientific America. Friedman revives and revises a version of the humans vs. robots controversy that has roiled through aerospace circles for decades. Unlike previous advocates of … [Link]
Mashable » These two determined British men braved a flood to enjoy a pint in their local pub
LONDON — If there's one thing British people enjoy it's a trip to the pub, and they don't often allow a spot of bad weather to get in their way. Even if the bad weather in question happens to be a flood. See also: This is what the inside of a British cat pub looks like Two incredibly determined pint-drinkers were … [Link]
Mashable » Welcome to the big leagues, Snapchat, and the scrutiny that comes with it
Jessica Lessin, a reporter at The Information, summed up the general feeling among tech startup execs this week based on her conversations: "It feels like we went public without even knowing it." Silicon Valley has been jolted out of its long, blissful stupor in recent days thanks to countless headlines about its biggest nightmare: falling valuations Why do falling valuations matter … [Link]
Mashable » A visit to Sydney's Hello Kitty Diner will fulfil all your kitten fantasies
If you can't get enough Hello Kitty, everyone's favourite animated Japanese cat is now the face of a new diner in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood. There are touches of Hello Kitty everywhere, from the statue that greets you out the front, the big-bow shaped neon sign and the stools alongside the counter. There is also an interesting selection of Hello … [Link]
Mashable » Scottish actor plays beautiful bi-lingual version of 'Imagine' for Paris
In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, people across the world have been paying tribute to those who lost their lives. See also: Here's how you can help victims of the Paris terror attacks A pianist was filmed playing a cover of John Lennon's "Imagine" near the Bataclan concert hall on Saturday, and in Trafalgar Square a solo violinist played … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning photographs from Taj Mahal's first-ever Balloon Festival
Home to the iconic Taj Mahal, the city of Agra is hosting its first-ever Taj Balloon Festival between Nov. 14 and 18, giving visitors a rare chance to get a bird's-eye view of the numerous historical sites dotting the former Mughal capital. See also: Leonardo DiCaprio became the latest celebrity to visit the Taj Mahal. Here are the others. Besides the … [Link]
Slashdot » Chinese Researchers Reveal Active Stealthy Material
hackingbear writes: Even after billions and billions of dollars spent on the stealthy skin used on F-22, F-35 and B-2, the material has weaknesses, and one of those is ultra-high-frequency (UHF) radar, which can pick up traces of the plane that other radar misses. Chinese researchers came to the rescue and created a material just 5/16 of an inch thick … [Link]
Mashable » How a Canadian Sikh was photoshopped to look like a Paris attacker
On Saturday, Veerender Jubbal woke up to a social media nightmare. The Canadian Sikh discovered that a photoshopped version of his bathroom mirror selfie was circulating on social media as a photograph of one of the terrorists behind the Paris attacks. See also: Hate crime charges in beating of Sikh man in Chicago suburb Jubbal soon took to Twitter to clarify … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie Bachelorette Sam Frost slams 'Maxim' for retouching and reusing photos
Australia’s newest sweetheart, former Bachelorette and now breakfast radio host Sam Frost, has taken men's magazine Maxim Australia to task for altering photos of her shot by them without her consent. Having posed for the magazine in 2014, Frost acknowledged Maxim Australia's ownership of the photos, but called them out on the modification of them to make it look like she … [Link]
Mashable » 'Homeland' Episode 7: The one where they stop underestimating Carrie
It’s the Episode of the Living Dead in "Oriole,” Homeland’s seventh seg in its fifth season — whether that Living Dead is an Iraqi man who shouldn’t have survived a Baghdad attack years ago, or our very own Carrie Mathison, who should have been assassinated on Allison’s covert orders. And oh, Allison. What a tangled web she’s woven SEE ALSO: 'Homeland' … [Link]
Mashable » These girls aren't sorry for performing a dance routine on hoverboards
The year may be drawing to a close, but it seemed inevitable — as if destined — that before we entered 2016 someone would create a acrobatic dance routine to "Sorry" by Justin Bieber, performed entirely on hoverboards. That's what YouTubers Kailey and Kelianne have done, and we are not sure if the world is a little brighter for it … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2316: A historic election!
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Mashable » Royals, thongs and kangaroos: Billy cart race tears up Sydney street
It’s the other race that stops a nation — the 2015 Red Bull Billy Cart Race saw the UK royal family, a giant thong (that's a flip-flop if you're not Australian), and a big yellow kangaroo fly through Sydney's Centennial Park on Sunday. The annual event unites amateur and experienced racers to design, build and race a homemade billy cart in … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux 4.4 Kernel To Bring Raspberry Pi Graphics Driver, Open-Channel SSD Support
An anonymous reader writes: Linux 4.4-rc1 has been released. New features of Linux 4.4 include a Raspberry Pi kernel mode-setting driver, support for 3D acceleration by QEMU guest virtual machines, AMD Stoney APU support, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 support, expanded eBPF virtual machine programs, new hardware peripheral support, file-system fixes, faster SHA crypto support on Intel hardware, and LightNVM / Open-Channel … [Link]
Mashable » Some feel Beirut is being overshadowed by flood of global sympathy for Paris
Ruby Hamad says it feels like a "kick in the guts" every time someone changes their profile photo to the French flag Hamad, a columnist for Australian publication Daily Life, whose parent are from Lebanon and Syria, said she mourned for the people of Paris, but was upset a place she felt just as strong a connection to was being ignored … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways THAT Hook reveal on 'Once Upon a Time' is a great move
The secret’s finally out with Emma’s dark plan, and it’s even more twisted than we could have imagined In a two-hour episode Sunday, viewers learned that when Emma said that she was doing everything for Hook, it was because she had already betrayed and saved him back in Camelot See also: Emma comes face-to-face with the original Dark One on 'Once … [Link]
Mashable » Patti LaBelle's sweet potato pie is so good, this man burst into song
If you need a good sweet potato pie for your Thanksgiving table, look no further. Patti LaBelle has you covered. The R&B diva has her own brand of sweet potato pie that apparently is so good, it might even inspire you to sing — or at least, that's what it did to YouTube user James Wright Chanel, who was so … [Link]
Mashable » You'll loaf these gluten-free renditions of famous art
Vermeer, Koons, Dali, Simpsons cartoonist Matt Groening — these famous artists have a surprising common interest. Gluten. Once you realize the scope of gluten's role in classical and contemporary art, it's hard to imagine your favorite works without bread, pasta and glistening fields of wheat. That's where Arthur Coulet comes in. See also: 'Girls with Gluten' Instagram shows ladies having their … [Link]
Mashable » Police offended by Miley Cyrus meme after illegally hacking Facebook page
UPDATED: Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 at 4.30 p.m. AEDT with police statement. The New South Wales (NSW) police are not huge fans of badly photoshopped images making fun of them, it turns out — especially not ones that include Miley Cyrus. It has emerged that in 2013, Australian police snooped on a private Facebook page for four months without a warrant … [Link]
Mashable » The latest 'Good Wife' episode highlighted how much Alicia has changed
This season of The Good Wife is chocked full of things we've seen before: an election, a voting scandal, Peter and Alicia faking it, Alicia starting a new firm, Alicia battling her old firm in court. However, this isn't necessarily a bad thing In the show's execution of these repetitions, it reveals how aware it is of its past and how … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable spider monkey gives human a nice, long cuddle
Everyone needs a cuddle now and then. While visiting the La Sende Verde Animal Refuge in Bolivia, Polish journalist Goska Zdziechowska had a nice cuddle with Pimi, a friendly rescued spider monkey who had been living at the refuge since 2011. It's no wonder she calls herself the real-life Dr. Dolittle, because she really has a rapport with every animal … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Cudlitz deconstructs Abraham's emotional ride on 'The Walking Dead'
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead unless you’ve watched this week’s episode of The Walking Dead. Has Abraham found something to live for in the land of The Walking Dead? It would appear this way after this week’s episode, “Always Accountable,” when the AMC series spent the hour focused on Daryl (Norman Reedus), Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Abraham (Michael Cudlitz) as … [Link]
Slashdot » Experimental Drug Targeting Alzheimer's Disease Shows Anti-Aging Effects
schwit1 writes with news that researchers at the Salk Institute have found that an experimental drug candidate aimed at combating Alzheimer's disease has a host of unexpected anti-aging effects in animals. Says the article: The Salk team expanded upon their previous development of a drug candidate, called J147, which takes a different tack by targeting Alzheimer's major risk factor–old age. … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl adorably explains dad's construction job
Have you ever wondered how a little girl thinks about work in the big world of construction? One little girl teaches her dad a thing or two about blueprintsRead more: http://on.mash.to/1kxVfwF Read more…More about Construction, Cute Kids, Watercooler, Videos, and Funny Kids
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Mashable » Friends, family gather to mourn California student killed in Paris attacks
Friends, family and members of the Cal State University-Long Beach community gathered on campus Sunday evening to mourn the death of Nohemi Gonzalez, the 23-year-old design student who died in Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris See also: Design student is first American identified among Paris victims Overflow crowd of students at Long Beach State Vigil for Nohemi Gonzalez killed in Paris … [Link]
Mashable » Dad accidentally films his entire Vegas vacation in selfie mode
What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, especially if it's filmed in selfie mode. Irish dad Joseph P. Griffin decided to film his exciting vacation in Las Vegas using a GoPro that his son, Evan, gave him. Unfortunately, he had the camera turned the wrong way around and filmed the whole trip with the lens on his own … [Link]
Mashable » How to show support for France and Lebanon on your Facebook profile
In the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks Friday that left at least 129 dead, Facebook helped users express their sympathy for those affected by activating a tool that superimposed the French flag over their profile photo with one click The filter has proved popular, and news feeds have been filling up with the red, white and blue of the flag, … [Link]
Mashable » 12 gifts for every type of stoner in your life
Buying gifts for anyone is a difficult task, never mind navigating the massive and confusing world of cannabis culture. Marijuana consumption has gone from social taboo to normal in the last few years, flooding the marijuana market with useful and lifestyle products — a perfect problem for someone who loves to smoke, vape or eat their weed. See also: Potbox: A … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Selfieshot, Giffage, Vevo and more
With the launch of the iPad Pro and reports that Apple is working on a new payments service, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Apple iPad Pro: The Review Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes Vevo's redesign, an app to help you … [Link]
Mashable » Here's the perfect solution to that whole Starbucks red cup controversy
We all know that displaying you holiday cheer on your beverage is of the utmost importance. Now it's as simple as placing a stamp. An Italian restaurant in central Illinois called Michael's Italian Feast has the perfect solution for people who've found themselves out in the cold after the Starbucks controversy See also: 7 ways to redecorate your Starbucks red cup … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Knight’s Chain Mail Satchel/Messenger Bag
Just the perfect thing to protect your precious feat form edged weapons! The Knight’s Chain Mail Satchel is your basic messenger bag with one small addition – it wears a suit of chainmail! The front flap of this faux leather bag is covered with pure aluminum rings, butted together. Around that chainmail panel is a celtic design, tooled into the … [Link]
Mashable » Australian baseball manager loses it, throws base into beer garden
You can certainly count on Aussies to blow a fuse when it comes to anything sports related. Sydney Blue Sox manager Jason Pospishil lost it at officials on Sunday, following a dubious call in their game against the Adelaide Bite in the Australian Baseball League. After drawing a line in the sand — literally — Pospishil was ejected from the … [Link]
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