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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.

Mashable » 'Chilling' video of Chicago officer fatally shooting black teen sparks protests

Tuesday 24 November 23:55:03 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-498640294Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 11:15 p.m. ET The city of Chicago released video Tuesday of police officer Jason Van Dyke firing 16 shots into the body of Laquan McDonald, fatally wounding the 17-year-old Though McDonald quickly falls to the ground, Van Dyke continues to fire into his body as the teenager jerks on the street. Puffs of smoke from the bullets can be seen … [Link]

Slashdot » Green Light Or No, Nest Cam Never Stops Watching

Tuesday 24 November 23:55:00 UTC 2015

chicksdaddy writes: How do you know when the Nest Cam monitoring your house is "on" or "off"? It's simple: just look at the little power indicator light on the front of the device — and totally disregard what it is telling you. The truth is: the Nest Cam is never "off" despite an effort by Nest and its parent Google … [Link]

Mashable » Fastrack explores 9 bizarre fetishes you didn't know about

Tuesday 24 November 23:40:37 UTC 2015

FetishFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s curiosity, and there is just plain deviant. Some people aren’t satisfied with a guess or an imagined answer; these folks have to go out and try it themselves That’s how we imagine these bizarre obsessions came about and eventually made it into the history books. Below, Fastrack gets down with the dirty deeds and not-so-fun fixations Melolagnia = A state … [Link]

Mashable » A comprehensive list of Black Friday deals for travelers

Tuesday 24 November 23:21:41 UTC 2015

Passport1Feed-tw Feed-fbYou don't have to stand in line in the cold to score travel deals this Black Friday. In the spirit of shopping till you drop, here is a list of all the travel sales we've seen so far. There are lots of them. See also: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked We'll update this list as more sales are … [Link]

Mashable » Thank goodness these 'Golden Girls' granny panties exist

Tuesday 24 November 23:19:27 UTC 2015

The-golden-girls1Feed-tw Feed-fbPraise be: There is now a way to incorporate the Golden Girls into your lingerie drawer. Thanks to Candace Pugh's Etsy shop, "Bulletsandbees," you can now purchase silky granny panties featuring the Golden Girl of your choosing. The underwear runs for around $40 to $50 a pair. That may seem hefty, but they are handmade and made-to-order, naturally See also: Please … [Link]

Popular Science » B-52 Bombers To Get Longer-Range Cruise Missiles

Tuesday 24 November 23:14:07 UTC 2015

B-52H In Flight In 2006 Adrian Pingstone, via Wikimedia Commons More than half of Americans living today weren’t born yet when the last B-52 Stratofortress bomber was delivered to the United States Air Force in 1962. The venerable bomber, in service for 53 years and counting, has fought in every major American war from Vietnam to the War on Terror. … [Link]

Slashdot » Hospitals Can 3D Print a Patient's Vasculature For Aneurysm Pre-Op Practice

Tuesday 24 November 23:11:00 UTC 2015

Lucas123 writes: University of Buffalo physicians and researchers from two institutes working with 3D printer maker Stratasys have successfully 3D-printed anatomically correct models of patients' vascular systems — from their femoral artery to their brain — in order to test various surgical techniques prior to an actual operation. The new 3D printed models not only precisely replicate blood vessels' geometry, … [Link]

Mashable » Ringleader of Paris attacks was planning another bombing in France

Tuesday 24 November 23:07:26 UTC 2015

ParismastermindFeed-tw Feed-fbThe main suspect behind the Paris attacks plot likely planned to carry out a separate suicide bombing in the capital's La Defense business district with an accomplice, according to new information revealed by the Paris prosecutor on Tuesday. The prosecutor, Francis Molins, said the attacks were planned for Nov. 18 or 19. See also: Not one Paris attacker has been identified … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Filming a Fire Tornado in Super Slow Motion [Video]

Tuesday 24 November 23:00:15 UTC 2015

Watch as Gav and Dan (The Slow Mo Guys) combine wind with fire to create a swirling vortex of flames and then film the process at 1000fps and 2500fps. [The Slow Mo Guys] The post Filming a Fire Tornado in Super Slow Motion [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Dan Rather has revealing conversation with Quentin Tarantino

Tuesday 24 November 23:00:02 UTC 2015

Rather_tarantinoFeed-tw Feed-fbDan Rather asks the Oscar-winning screenwriter and director to describe himself, and Tarantino's responses are both surprising and revealing.Read more of Rather's thoughts on the interview: http://on.mash.to/1NbKzhO Read more…More about Movies, Film, Director, Race, and Quentin Tarantino [Link]

Popular Science » Legendary Plane Designer Burt Rutan Tests Weird Seaplane

Tuesday 24 November 22:55:01 UTC 2015

SkiGull In Flight Looking Up, Way Up: The Burt Rutan Story via Facebook Where Burt Rutan’s going, he doesn’t need runways. Rutan is a legendary airplane designer. Besides making a variety of designs for the home-build airplane market, his creations have circled the Earth and made it to space. His Voyager airplane crossed the globe in 9 days without refueling … [Link]

Popular Science » Weird Wheels Move Robot In Four Directions Without Twisting

Tuesday 24 November 22:52:35 UTC 2015

Mecanum Wheel Robot Screenshot by author, from YouTube Wheels, as we know them, could stand a little reinvention. They take fiddling and time to move into parallel spaces, and the whole world would be a better place if wheels could simply pull us sideways without any forward momentum. Fortunately, "mecanum wheels" exist. Here, watch a robot demonstrate them: Here’s how … [Link]

Mashable » Thanksgiving nail art is festive but also a little macabre

Tuesday 24 November 22:51:47 UTC 2015

Thanksgiving-nail-artFeed-tw Feed-fbYou’ve expertly packed your weekend essentials into one carryon, and even bought a chic pair of pants that will expand with your turkey food baby But did you get a Thanksgiving manicure? See also: How 12 fashion designers transformed the ugly holiday sweater Beauty fans are showing off their holiday spirit with with pumpkin pie decals and pilgrim paintings. Before you … [Link]

Mashable » Obsessively listening to 'Hamilton'? Here's what you're missing by not reading the book

Tuesday 24 November 22:30:39 UTC 2015

Untitled-21Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you've had any conversations about theater, music, the arts, history, or politics in the last few months, chances are you've heard about the new Broadway smash hit Hamilton. You may even be one of the people — and we are legion — obsessively listening to the soundtrack on Spotify The Founding Father-based hip-hop musical, which opened at Broadway's Richard Rogers … [Link]

Mashable » Genetically engineered mosquitos stop malaria in its tracks

Tuesday 24 November 22:30:05 UTC 2015

MosquitoFeed-tw Feed-fbThe students in Anthony James's basement insectary at the University of California, Irvine, knew they'd broken the laws of evolution when they looked at the mosquitoes' eyes. By rights, the bugs, born from fathers with fluorescent red eyes and mothers with normal ones, should have come out only about half red. Instead, as they counted them, first a few and then … [Link]

Slashdot » UK Mobile Operator Could Block Ads At Network Level

Tuesday 24 November 22:28:00 UTC 2015

Mickeycaskill writes: UK network operator EE says it is investigating the possibility of blocking adverts at a network level, allowing customers to limit the types and frequency of adverts they see in browsers and applications. The move is likely to concern digital publishers, many of whom rely on advertising revenue to fund their content. Ad blockers have become more popular … [Link]

Mashable » Activists undeterred in Minneapolis after 5 shot at anti-police brutality protest

Tuesday 24 November 22:25:33 UTC 2015

Minneapolis-protestersFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED: 4:08 p.m. PT A huge crowd of anti-police brutality protesters gathered outside the fourth precinct of the Minneapolis Police Department on Tuesday, the day after masked men shot five protesters at the same location The injured demonstrators were taken to nearby hospitals, though none of them were critically injured. See also: 24-year-old shot by Minnesota police has died as protests … [Link]

Popular Science » In The Past 20 Years, Over 600,000 People Have Died In Weather-Related Disasters

Tuesday 24 November 22:24:45 UTC 2015

Storm clouds Zooey/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 Let's talk about the weather. A new report from the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction found that 90 percent of all major disasters in the past 20 years were caused by weather. From floods to droughts, storms to heatwaves, a grand total of 6,457 events claimed the lives of 606,000 people, and … [Link]

Mashable » Serena Williams pens heartbreaking tribute following her dog's death

Tuesday 24 November 22:21:15 UTC 2015

SerenawilliamsdogFeed-tw Feed-fbSerena Williams shared pictures of her adorable dog, Jackie the Jack Russell Terrier, following her furry friend's passing Williams wrote a touching tribute to Jackie Baila Pete Williams, who she adopted 16 years ago — two weeks before she won her first Grand Slam See also: Adorable shelter pig looking for a home for herself and her two dogs "She was … [Link]

Mashable » Fuzzy golden retriever puppy battles untrustworthy doorstop

Tuesday 24 November 22:10:28 UTC 2015

PuppyFeed-tw Feed-fb Gracie the golden retriever is very tough, in case you didn't know She is totally ready to give this weird doorstop a piece of her mind — if only it would just HOLD STILL for a second. She tries to bare her tiny puppy teeth in an act of intimidation, but the effect is just too adorable to be scary … [Link]

Popular Science » Man 3D-Prints Working Revolver With His Name On It

Tuesday 24 November 22:08:16 UTC 2015

Washbear 3D Printed Revolver Screenshot by author, from YouTube Cyberspace isn’t the Wild West, but if anything gets close, it’s 3D-printed guns. The weapons, made at home by people with both a desire for a firearm and access to a printing machine, are themselves untraceable, circumventing most gun regulations by being made at home. James R. Patrick’s 3D printed revolver … [Link]

Mashable » Little Dachshund tries its best to look like a fearsome hunting dog

Tuesday 24 November 22:05:00 UTC 2015

DachshundFeed-tw Feed-fb Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund is doing his best hunting dog impression — literally. With the help of a tiny plaid hat and rifle, this little pup is ready to hunt down any interesting critters or smells And, okay, so maybe Crusoe wasn't successful in catching anything interesting during his "hunt." But at least he totally succeeded in looking adorable. Horrified … [Link]

Popular Science » What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving?: Derek Dellinger

Tuesday 24 November 21:56:49 UTC 2015

Derek Dellinger Derek Dellinger Derek Dellinger, aka the Fermented Man, is a brewer who lives in Beacon, NY. In 2014, he lived off only fermented food for the entire year. He chronicled the experience in a book, The Fermented Man, which will be out in 2016. Dellinger is also the author of a homebrew and craft beer blog. Popular Science … [Link]

Mashable » Parents troll their kids by sneaking them turkey baby food

Tuesday 24 November 21:53:41 UTC 2015

Turkey-babies-troll-foodFeed-tw Feed-fb Watching a baby take its first step is precious. Watching a baby eat its first bite of turkey mush is simply entertaining While these three kids were enjoying a little bit of delicious apple sauce, their father decided to sneak in a little bit of turkey instead Don't worry, kids; you'll be able to enjoy the good part of Thanksgiving … [Link]

Mashable » How to get iPhone Live Photos down to a fine art

Tuesday 24 November 21:47:42 UTC 2015

Iphone-6s-lifestyle-no-watermark-jhila-farzaneh-4Feed-tw Feed-fb Video: Keith Hopkin, Noah Throop When I talk with others about Apple's new Live Photos feature on the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, they're either unfamiliar with it or don't quite exactly know how it works It's not an exaggeration to say Live Photos transforms the whole idea of photography. It adds motion both before and after you take … [Link]

Slashdot » High-Security, Open-Source Router is a Hit on Indiegogo (Video)

Tuesday 24 November 21:46:00 UTC 2015

The device is called the Turris Omnia, and its Indiegogo page says it's a "hi-performance & open-source router." Their fundraising goal is $100,000. So far, 1,191 backers have pledged $248,446 (as of the moment this was typed), with 49 days left to go. They've shipped 2,000 pieces so far but, says interviewee Ondej Filip, "95% of them are in the … [Link]

Mashable » Never ask Julia Louis-Dreyfus to help you rob a bank

Tuesday 24 November 21:44:17 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-11-23-at-3.50.02-pmFeed-tw Feed-fb Old Navy is taking Julia Louis-Dreyfus' suburban mom role in a more daring direction. In a new Black Friday ad for Old Navy, the Veep star teams up with Silicon Valley's Kumail Nanjiani to steal a secret stash of cash from Snoop Dogg's mansion. See also: R2-D2 and C-3PO cross paths with BB-8 in UK cell phone ad Louis-Dreyfus tries … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: BaasBox, Sikka Healthcare, Akamai Connect, Tradable Bits

Tuesday 24 November 21:40:12 UTC 2015

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Mashable » Turkey shooting down that Russian plane doesn't mean war. Yet.

Tuesday 24 November 21:37:05 UTC 2015

Russian-planeFeed-tw Feed-fbAs Turkey shot down a Russian Su-24 military plane at the Turkish-Syrian border on Tuesday morning, the world is once again gearing up for real-time war scenarios. The incident also marks the first time that a NATO member has publicly admitted to shooting down a Russian military aircraft since the 1950s. Yet Turkey and Russia have two very different narratives about … [Link]

Mashable » You can now use Vine on your Apple Watch

Tuesday 24 November 21:20:40 UTC 2015

Vinelog0987Feed-tw Feed-fbJust weeks after updating Vine with new Audio Remix and search features, the app has delivered another refresh that offers more functionality on the Apple Watch The addition of Apple's smartwatch to Vine's mobile device options is, however, limited to viewing just Featured Vines and Favorite Vines See also: Vine makes it easier to create perfect music loops Of course, viewing … [Link]

Mashable » How astronauts plan to celebrate Thanksgiving in space

Tuesday 24 November 21:05:14 UTC 2015

NasathanksgivingFeed-tw Feed-fb Two American astronauts on the International Space Station are about to have a weightless Thanksgiving NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren — the two NASA crewmembers currently living on the Space Station — should have a nice relaxing day complete with a Thanksgiving dinner, watching football and extra time to call their families to celebrate the holiday Thursday. See … [Link]

Popular Science » When Elon Musk And Jeff Bezos Clash Over Reusable Rockets, We All Win

Tuesday 24 November 21:03:14 UTC 2015

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully flew to the edge of space and back Blue Origin This week, a private spaceflight company did something extraordinary. Blue Origin, an aerospace company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, sent a rocket up to the lower reaches of space and then landed it back on Earth in the upright position. Nailed it! The landing … [Link]

Mashable » Adele, Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone got Mexican food without you

Tuesday 24 November 21:00:21 UTC 2015

EmmastonejlawadeleFeed-tw Feed-fb“Hello,” said Adele, holding her tear-soaked flip phone. "What's up, girl? Still on the other side?" asked Emma Stone in her signature husky voice. "Or you around to grab burritos? I just invited J. Law too, because she won't shut up about The Hunger Games. I think she could use a good meal." "I'm in New York, love! Let's meet," said … [Link]

Slashdot » Lori Garver Claims That NASA Is 'Wary' of Elon Musk's Mars Plans

Tuesday 24 November 21:00:00 UTC 2015

MarkWhittington writes: Ars Technica reports that former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver claimed, during a panel discussion at the Council for Foreign Relations, that many at NASA are "wary" of the Mars ambitions of SpaceX's Elon Musk. While the space agency has yielded low Earth operations to the commercial sector as part of the commercial crew program, it reserves for … [Link]

Mashable » This juicy spin on a classic mimosa will be everyone's prized holiday drink

Tuesday 24 November 20:50:45 UTC 2015

MimosasFeed-tw Feed-fbA step-by-step guide to making quick and easy clementine mimosas this holiday seasonRead more: http://on.mash.to/1Td7WZ8 Read more…More about Recipe, Drinks, Cocktails, Holiday, and Food And Drink [Link]

Mashable » Maps from Russia and Turkey tell very different stories about the downed jet

Tuesday 24 November 20:45:48 UTC 2015

Two-maps-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Tuesday morning, Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet for allegedly flying across a border that Russia says it never crossed. As details begin to emerge, both sides are gathering and presenting evidence in an escalating blame game. See also: Turkey shoots down Russian military plane near Syrian border, 1 pilot dead Turkey's officials say they spotted the Russian Sukhoi … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon decides decorating subways with Nazi symbols was a bad idea

Tuesday 24 November 20:24:29 UTC 2015

Nazis1Feed-tw Feed-fbAmazon is asking New York's public transit system to remove a set of ads that plastered Nazi and Imperial Japanese imagery across subway cars after the promotion sparked a loud backlash, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to Mashable The ad campaign, meant to promote Amazon's new alternate history TV series The Man in the High Castle, prominently featured an … [Link]

Mashable » Adele's '25' is now available on Pandora

Tuesday 24 November 20:23:49 UTC 2015

Adele12Feed-tw Feed-fbYou can't stream Adele's new album anywhere. But you can listen to it on Pandora The music giant announced Tuesday that every song on 25 is available on its platform. "It is clear radio listeners love Adele and are coming to Pandora to enjoy her incredible music," a statement from the company reads. "Since 'Hello' was added to our platform last … [Link]

Slashdot » One Family Suffering Through Years-Long Trolling Campaign

Tuesday 24 November 20:17:00 UTC 2015

blottsie writes: Since 2010, the Straters have been under assault from an online campaign of ever-increasing harassment — prank deliveries, smear attacks, high-profile hacks, and threats of violence against schools and law enforcement officials in their name — and it's slowly torn them apart. Masterminding it all is a teenage Lizard Squad hacker from Finland, at war with their son, … [Link]

Popular Science » Put The Science Of Umami To Work For You

Tuesday 24 November 20:15:08 UTC 2015

In 1800, Dunand, chef to Napoleon Bonaparte, celebrated the French army's victory at the Ligurian village of Marengo by inventing a new dish: a stew of chicken sauteed with tomatoes and garlic and served with crayfish and eggs. The dish so pleased Napoleon, the story goes, that he commanded it be served after every battle he fought. Setting aside its … [Link]

Mashable » Spectacular lightning storm in Australia is out of this world

Tuesday 24 November 19:50:23 UTC 2015

Lightning2cleanlucindaFeed-tw Feed-fbSevere storms brought surreal lightning strikes to Australia on Nov. 23. There were reports of 28,000 lightning strikes in southern Queensland, according to the ABC.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1OqxZKo Read more…More about Australia, Us World, Lightning, Climate, and Queensland [Link]

Mashable » Cool teens unite to film epic 11-minute lip dub

Tuesday 24 November 19:48:36 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-11-24-at-1.37.04-pmFeed-tw Feed-fb It's a well-known fact that teens are great at organizing to perform large-scale group dances. Over a period of three weeks, students and teachers from Broken Arrow High School banded together to film an 11 (ELEVEN)-minute lip-dub featuring a dazzling array of hot tracks. Remember Miley's "We Can't Stop"? These teens do, and it's glorious. We just hope they were … [Link]

Mashable » *NSYNC says bye bye bye to sales record after Adele swoops in

Tuesday 24 November 19:42:53 UTC 2015

AdelebyebyebyeFeed-tw Feed-fbIt ain't no lie: Adele has sold over 2.4 million copies of 25 in just over three days, beating the record *NSYNC has held for single-week sales since 2001 No Strings Attached is no longer the album with history's best single-week album sales, according to Nielsen Music. See also: Miss Piggy channels her heartbreak with a devastating Adele cover Adele will … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk is trying to bait Jeff Bezos into a rocket-measuring contest

Tuesday 24 November 19:36:25 UTC 2015

BlueoriginFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no shade like the shade that space-exploring billionaires throw at each other. SpaceX founder Elon Musk — tweeter extraordinaire — challenged Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos on rocket specs on a landmark day for private spaceflight. Blue Origin, Bezos's private spaceflight company, successfully launched its New Shepard rocket to space and landed it back on Earth Monday in its first … [Link]

Slashdot » How Black Friday and Cyber Monday Are Losing Their Meaning

Tuesday 24 November 19:35:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: Brad Tuttle reports at Money Magazine that while the terms "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" are more ubiquitous than ever, the importance of the can't-miss shopping days is undeniably fading. Retailers seem to want it both ways: They want shoppers to spend money long before these key shopping events, and yet they also want shoppers to turn out … [Link]

Mashable » Who are the Turkmen rebels who claim to have killed 2 Russian pilots?

Tuesday 24 November 19:32:02 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-498563190Feed-tw Feed-fbTurkmen rebels in Syria have claimed responsibility for shooting dead two Russian pilots who ejected from a military plane as it plunged towards the ground near the Syrian border with Turkey on Tuesday Turkey shot down the Russian Sukhoi Su-24 military plane near its border with Latakia, Syria, according to Turkish officials. Russian officials have said the plane had stayed above … [Link]

Mashable » Men: It's time to show square-toe shoes the door

Tuesday 24 November 19:15:31 UTC 2015

Dsid-3_no_logo_2Feed-tw Feed-fbSquare-toe shoes have been hanging on for dear life in men's fashion for far too long, but the time has come to start burning leather. In the third episode of David Says It's Dead, David Yi of Mashable Fashion connects with menswear expert Brian Trunzo to discuss modern shoe selection and a few alternatives to the square-toe shoe.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1MAx4qq Read … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fantastic Four (2015) Gets Totally Destroyed in New Episode of “Honest Trailers” [Video]

Tuesday 24 November 19:12:41 UTC 2015

I haven’t even seen this one yet, and I don’t think I ever will, unless someone pays me to do it, of course. In a world full of terrible Fantastic Four movies, get ready…for another terrible Fantastic Four movie. But this one’s dark! Fant4stic! [Screen Junkies] The post Fantastic Four (2015) Gets Totally Destroyed in New Episode of “Honest Trailers” … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Harrison Ford Settles His Feud with Chewbacca [Video]

Tuesday 24 November 19:12:39 UTC 2015

In this edition of the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, Harrison Ford and Chewbacca finally set aside their past differences… [Jimmy Kimmel Live] The post Harrison Ford Settles His Feud with Chewbacca [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Every female meteorologist is currently wearing the same dress on TV

Tuesday 24 November 19:11:30 UTC 2015

MeteorologistsdressFeed-tw Feed-fbToday’s forecast? Cloudy with a chance of pencil dresses Female meteorologists geniously and hilariously banded together via Facebook group to create an unofficial uniform for their jobs: a "Stretch Tunic Pencil Sheath Dress" sold on Amazon for $23 See also: TV host wore the same suit for one year, and no one noticed The dress, which comes in a variety of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: David Tennant Fans vs. Jessica Jones (Possible Spoiler Alert?)

Tuesday 24 November 19:00:59 UTC 2015

Seeing David Tennant as Kilgrave in Jessica Jones was kind of a shock for me. Tenth might now be a murdering sociopath, but I still love him anyways. Oh, and if you haven’t started watching the series on Netflix yet, I highly recommend it. A comic by Julia Lepetit from Dorkly. [Source: Dorkly] The post Dorkly Comic: David Tennant Fans … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch A 10-Year-Old Aspiring Journalist Interview The Head Of NASA

Tuesday 24 November 19:00:00 UTC 2015

Video of Aspiring Reporter Interviews Bolden about NASA's Journey to Mars It is a truth universally acknowledged that kids like space. A few weeks ago, photographer Brandon Stanton, who runs the incredibly popular Humans of New York (HONY) website, took a picture of a young man named Max standing with his father on a street in New York City. The … [Link]

Mashable » 'Victor Frankenstein' review: Mad science, monstrously overstuffed plot

Tuesday 24 November 18:58:40 UTC 2015

Victor2Feed-tw Feed-fbVictor Frankenstein, the latest adaptation of the classic monster tale, is yet another interpretation that can't quite capture the original's terrifying brilliance That's too bad, because the first act builds up a potentially salvageable, albeit kooky piece, rich with creative cinematography, heartfelt acting from Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy and an enticing hint at the crazy darkness to come But then … [Link]

Mashable » Your squad will adore this fizzy twist on a mimosa

Tuesday 24 November 18:56:12 UTC 2015

Clementinemimosa__forsarahv11Feed-tw Feed-fb Video: Lindsey Ferrier, Emily Rhyne It's the morning of the big family dinner and you are expecting everyone to arrive in two hours You need to keep your strength and prepare yourself for your mother's barbs about why you aren't married yet It's time for a clementine mimosa See also: Wow everyone Thanksgiving morning with delicious baked brie and jam … [Link]

Slashdot » Judge Wipes Out Safe Harbor Provision In DMCA, Makes Cox Accomplice of Piracy

Tuesday 24 November 18:52:00 UTC 2015

SysKoll writes: The DMCA is well-known for giving exorbitant powers to copyright holders, such as taking down a page or a whole web site without a court order. Media companies buy services from vendors like Rightscorp, a shake-down outfit that issues thousands of robot-generated take-down notices and issues threats against ISPs and sites ignoring them. Cox, like a lot of … [Link]

Mashable » Obama pledges 'total solidarity' with France after Paris attacks

Tuesday 24 November 18:40:47 UTC 2015

Obama-hollande-ovalFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama pledged solidarity with France on Tuesday after the Paris attacks, declaring "Nous sommes tous Français" — we are all French. Standing alongside French President Francois Hollande after they met at the White House to discuss the U.S.-led campaign against the so-called Islamic State militants, Obama declared that the coalition would be victorious against the "barbaric terrorist … [Link]

Mashable » The new rules for drones: What you need to know

Tuesday 24 November 18:30:13 UTC 2015

Drone-flyingFeed-tw Feed-fbIf your drone weighs more than half a pound, get ready to register it. In a move that has garnered both support and strong criticism from people inside and outside the process, the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force Aviation Rulemaking Committee (say that five times fast) revealed its final report and essentially boiled down the complex question of … [Link]

Popular Science » The Physics Of Non-Newtonian Goo Could Save Astronauts' Lives

Tuesday 24 November 18:29:00 UTC 2015

The slimy, gloopy, colorful oobleck has a very interesting set of properties. Flickr User Trevor Cox There’s an experiment you may have done in high school: When you mix cornstarch with water—a concoction colloquially called oobleck—and give it a stir, it acts like a liquid. But scrape it quickly or hit it hard, and it stiffens up into a solid. … [Link]

Mashable » Deadly Tunisia explosion targets bus carrying presidential guard

Tuesday 24 November 18:28:08 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-498618126Feed-tw Feed-fbAt least 12 people have been killed in Tunisia's capitol of Tunis when an explosion hit a bus carrying members of the country's presidential guard, according to the country's Interior Ministry The ministry quickly labeled the explosion a "terrorist act" and Tunisian officials confirmed that current president, Béji Caïd Essebsi, was not with the guard when the attack occurred See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Catwoman and Robin bring new stories to 'Batman: Arkham Knight'

Tuesday 24 November 18:17:21 UTC 2015

Batman-arkham-knight-catwomanFeed-tw Feed-fb They might not have a nifty, tanked-up Batmobile at their disposal, but Catwoman and Robin are the stars of two new stories — "Arkham Episodes," as they're called — in Batman: Arkham Knight. Catwoman is out for revenge after the Riddler captured her and lured Batman into a city-spanning quest to save her. Meanwhile, Robin's got beef with Two-Face, who's using … [Link]

Mashable » The perfect pants for eating a ton of food and passing out

Tuesday 24 November 18:15:07 UTC 2015

Noelle-thxgvg-outfitFeed-tw Feed-fbThanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings in your life, hang out with family and stuff your face. Don't let tight pants distract you from the holiday See also: The only packing guide you need for the holiday season This year, instead of awkwardly unbuttoning your fly at the table or wearing sweats to dinner, choose an outfit that's … [Link]

Mashable » A 'Friday Night Lights' musical is happening, will make hearts explode in the sky

Tuesday 24 November 18:13:46 UTC 2015

FnlFeed-tw Feed-fbIf there's one thing we learned from Coach Eric Taylor, it's that if you work hard and believe, dreams do come true Like The O.C. before it, Friday Night Lights is coming to the stage. An official Twitter account for the FNL musical announced today that the show will premiere in Los Angeles in 2016, starring none other than Scott Porter … [Link]

Slashdot » High Level Coding Language Used To Create New POS Malware

Tuesday 24 November 18:11:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A new malware framework called ModPOS is reported to pose a threat to U.S. retailers, and has some of the highest-quality coding work ever put into a ill-intentioned software of this nature. Security researchers iSight say of the ModPOS platform that it is 'much more complex than average malware'. The researchers believe that the binary output … [Link]

Mashable » Tesla's Model X configurator is live, prices start at $80,000

Tuesday 24 November 18:10:17 UTC 2015

Model-x-falcon-wings-upFeed-tw Feed-fbTesla has finally opened up the online configurator for the Model X — but only on an invite-only basis. However, those lucky enough to access it will find a new, entry-level offering starting at $80,000. See also: Tesla orders voluntary recall of all 90,000 Model S cars sold For that chunk of change, buyers get an all-wheel drive Model X 70D … [Link]

Mashable » Quentin Tarantino explains his views on race and injustice

Tuesday 24 November 18:06:03 UTC 2015

Tarantinothumb-copyFeed-tw Feed-fb Director Quentin Tarantino has inspired quite a few headlines recently, due to his ongoing feud with the largest police union in the country Tarantino is no stranger to controversy. But for many critics, his presence at a police brutality protest in the heart of New York City seemed out of place or difficult to reconcile See also: Police union is … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Aerohive API Platform Integrates Wi-Fi Network Data with Business Applications

Tuesday 24 November 18:04:45 UTC 2015

Aerohive, cloud networking solution provider, recently announced a new Application Platform that integrates wireless network data with business apps and workflows. The API-driven platform provides monitoring, location, and identity elements that enable a broad range of business applications. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Knife-Wielding Tentacle In A Box Will Try to Slice You Open [Video]

Tuesday 24 November 18:00:25 UTC 2015

Now just imagine what they’d do with this thing in Japan. Built using an Arduino controller. [outaspaceman | Via NA] The post This Knife-Wielding Tentacle In A Box Will Try to Slice You Open [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Every Easter Egg & Reference from Marvel’s Jessica Jones [Video]

Tuesday 24 November 18:00:12 UTC 2015

Warning: Spoiler Alert, obviously. I’m only at episode #1 right now, but I’ve watched this anyways. [Mr Sunday Movies] The post Every Easter Egg & Reference from Marvel’s Jessica Jones [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber is sorry he had to cancel on Colbert for personal reasons

Tuesday 24 November 17:50:33 UTC 2015

ColbertbieberFeed-tw Feed-fbJustin Bieber might need an intervention, because he is clearly addicted to apologizing. He might even be letting people down just to feel the rush of begging for forgiveness at this point Bieber was scheduled to appear on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Tuesday night, but had to back out for unspecified personal reasons See also: I want to Beliebe: … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Weirdly tilted planet knocks formation theory out of line

Tuesday 24 November 17:50:00 UTC 2015

Some exoplanets orbit their stars at jaunty angles. We thought we knew why, but a new discovery could throw the theory into disarray [Link]

Mashable » Two women saved from attack by heroic clown named 'Doo Doo'

Tuesday 24 November 17:42:18 UTC 2015

DoodootheclownFeed-tw Feed-fbClowns may be known for their big shoes and silly jokes, but some have a tougher side. Underneath their congested red noses, there's a badass clown, just waiting to emerge Shane Farberman, a Toronto-based clown who goes by "Doo Doo the International Clown," attracted international attention after he saved two women from an assault last Sunday. Around 3 p.m., Farberman was … [Link]

Mashable » 8 Thanksgiving turkeys that deserved it

Tuesday 24 November 17:36:25 UTC 2015

Cover2Feed-tw Feed-fbTurkey. The chicken's extravagant uncle and the peacock's stern step father Though the meal of the season, it's always good to remember the cost of these delicious meals is the life of a sentient creature of this earth See also: 19 animals suspiciously shaped like Thanksgiving turkeys It's also important to remember that no one is all good. These turkeys are … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Blames Layoffs For Drop In Female Employees

Tuesday 24 November 17:28:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes: This year, women made up 26.8 percent of Microsoft's total workforce, down from 29 percent in 2014, the company reported Monday. In a blog post discussing the numbers, Gwen Houston, Microsoft's general manager of diversity and inclusion, pointed the finger at the thousands of layoffs the company made to restructure its phone hardware business: 'The workforce reductions resulting … [Link]

Mashable » Here are your new 'Destiny' challenges for the week of Nov. 24

Tuesday 24 November 17:20:40 UTC 2015

Destiny-alak-hulFeed-tw Feed-fbTuesday means only one thing if you're a Destiny fan: reset day. It's that wonderful time when Bungie's rotating selection of high-reward activities are rebooted (along with any raid progress made in the previous week), giving everyone a fresh chance at scoring some of the game's sweetest and rarest loot. See also: 'Star Wars: Battlefront' is amazing fan service with too little meat … [Link]

Mashable » Surf at your standing desk with this new Kickstarter board

Tuesday 24 November 17:11:00 UTC 2015

Wurf-feet_0068-smallFeed-tw Feed-fbIt seems like you can't enter an office without seeing at least one or two standing desks around. Research shows that for people who work in offices, switching between sitting and standing during the day has health benefits. But as anyone who has used a standing desk knows, motionless standing can also cause stiffness in one's feet, lower back and neck. … [Link]

Mashable » Chicago officer charged with first-degree murder after shooting teen 16 times

Tuesday 24 November 17:06:10 UTC 2015

Jason-van-dykeFeed-tw Feed-fbChicago police officer Jason Van Dyke has been charged with first-degree murder after fatally shooting a black teenager named Laquan McDonald 16 times on Oct. 20, 2014 Van Dyke, who is white, has been accused of using excessive force and racial slurs in the past. He has worked for the Chicago Police Department in a more "limited duty position" since the … [Link]

Mashable » Mizzou protesters find themselves leading a new civil rights movement

Tuesday 24 November 17:02:09 UTC 2015

18391Feed-tw Feed-fbCOLUMBIA, Missouri — Around 200 student anti-racism activists gathered amid University of Missouri fraternity and sorority houses on the afternoon of Nov. 13, lifted their heads to the sky, and screamed Moments before, one of the protest leaders had raised his megaphone and said, "We're in the heart of racism. We're in Greek town. We're gonna be loud as fuck." See … [Link]

Mashable » Google shows it's serious by making its most ambitious projects pay for themselves

Tuesday 24 November 17:00:34 UTC 2015

Google-alphabetFeed-tw Feed-fbGoogle is about to make its famous moonshot projects a little more grounded. Alphabet, the newly created parent company for Google, is planning to make its most ambitious — and some would say unrealistic — divisions more fiscally responsible by requiring them to pay for "backoffice" corporate necessities like recruiting, finance and marketing rather than simply mooching those services off the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Wizard Cops [Video]

Tuesday 24 November 17:00:08 UTC 2015

A parody of the “COPS” TV show, but instead of featuring regular cops, the law enforcers in the video are magic users. [CorridorDigital] The post Wizard Cops [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Russians are just as pissed as Putin about Turkey shooting down their jet

Tuesday 24 November 16:58:52 UTC 2015

Ap_150251192618Feed-tw Feed-fbSome Russians are sharing rage on social media over Turkey's downing of a Russian military plane on Tuesday with a hashtag that translates as "stab in the spine." УдарВ~ or "stab in the back," comes from Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks in the aftermath of the downing of the Russian Sukhoi Su-24 military plane. "This event is beyond the normal framework … [Link]

Mashable » British Airways, EasyJet suspend flights between UK and Sharm el-Sheikh

Tuesday 24 November 16:56:05 UTC 2015

Ap_863110695018Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — British Airways and EasyJet have cancelled all flights between the UK and the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh until January following the suspected bombing of a Russian passenger jet in late October that killed all 224 people on board. Monarch, Thomson and Thomas Cook have cancelled flights until various dates in December See also: Turkey shoots down Russian military … [Link]

Slashdot » Second Root Cert-Private Key Pair Found On Dell Computer

Tuesday 24 November 16:34:00 UTC 2015

msm1267 writes: A second root certificate and private key, similar to eDellRoot [mentioned here yesterday], along with an expired Atheros Authenticode cert and private key used to sign Bluetooth drivers has been found on a Dell Inspiron laptop. The impact of these two certs is limited compared to the original eDellRoot cert. The related eDellRoot cert is also self-signed but … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Two whales killed by sole fish stuck in their blowholes

Tuesday 24 November 16:32:51 UTC 2015

Pilot whales spotted last year off the UK coast may have had to change their diet – which meant choking to death for two later found on the Dutch coast [Link]

Mashable » You can drink blue milk in this real life 'Star Wars' cantina

Tuesday 24 November 16:31:20 UTC 2015

Star-wars-cantinaFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — After a hard day working on your pod-racer, you'll probably want nothing more than to kick back and relax with a cool glass of blue milk. "But where?" you ask. "Tatooine is so far." Well, fear not. You won't need your protocol droid to find this Star Wars cantina. See also: This is the first word we'll hear in … [Link]

Mashable » Katniss Everdeen expresses her deep love for pita

Tuesday 24 November 16:30:47 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-11-24-at-11.05.29-amFeed-tw Feed-fb Forget Gale. Katniss Everdeen really loves pita. No, not PeetaPita. Sure, Peeta Mellark can make bread, but pita can make gyros. Also, have you ever had a tabbouleh pita pocket? It's great. Movies need more sandwiches. Adele helps Harrison Ford settle his feud with Chewbacca 7-year-old absolutely destroys the cast of 'Star Wars' in trivia French bulldog sings his little … [Link]

Mashable » Cuddly lion cubs show off their cuteness for first time at Denver Zoo

Tuesday 24 November 16:30:17 UTC 2015

CubscleanFeed-tw Feed-fbMeet two-month old male Kalu and female Kamara. These lion cubs made their public debut at the Denver Zoo on Nov. 23. They were both born to mother Neliah and father Sango. [Additional reporting by Storyful] Read more…More about Animals, Us, Watercooler, Videos, and Cubs [Link]

Mashable » The square-toe shoe is a cautionary tale for all mankind

Tuesday 24 November 16:20:22 UTC 2015

Square-toe-shoe-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Video: Lindsey Ferrier, Jon Lynn, Noah Throop True story: Pilgrims sailed to America on the Mayflower wearing clunky square-toe shoes While the odd footwear may have been acceptable for a proper dinner then, today, it's really not. In current day and age, self-respecting men everywhere should avoid them at all costs — unless, of course, said man loves dad jeans … [Link]

Mashable » Black Friday shoppers in 2003 used fanny packs and flip phones

Tuesday 24 November 16:18:09 UTC 2015

Blackfriday-10-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbImage: William Thomas Cain/Getty ImagesThe day after Thanksgiving marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Since the early 2000s it has consistently been the busiest shopping day of the year in the U.SThe name “Black Friday” was first applied by Philadelphia police officers in the early 1960s, who had to work 12-hour shifts contending with the chaotic downtown traffic … [Link]

Mashable » These incredible photos of space will make you feel very small

Tuesday 24 November 16:16:50 UTC 2015

Ps09_gs_high-resFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Earlier this year, the Royal Observatory Greenwich hosted 138 breathtaking entries from the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015 competition. Although each image is stunning on its own, amateur astrophotographers from around the world also shared how they managed to get their photo, each with their own story of luck and sheer perseverance, often through freezing temperatures See … [Link]

Mashable » This Chrome extension will block 'Star Wars' spoilers. All of them.

Tuesday 24 November 16:16:27 UTC 2015

Star-wars-blockerFeed-tw Feed-fbNavigating the Internet while trying to avoid spoilers takes skill and practice. And even then, there's a good chance you'll accidentally click a link that drops a big reveal right in front of you before you've had a chance to see it for yourself. See also: 'The Force Awakens' explained: Why the Jedi had to die That's why the idea of … [Link]

Mashable » Ed Sheeran lands a role in new 'Bridget Jones' movie

Tuesday 24 November 16:15:56 UTC 2015

Ed32Feed-tw Feed-fbEd Sheeran is putting on his acting cap again The Grammy-nominated singer posted a photo on Instagram that shows him with Bridget Jones's Baby star Renee Zellweger. The caption: "Spent the day being an actor in the new Bridget Jones movie. Loved it, you're gonna love it too." It's unclear what character Sheeran will be playing in the upcoming 2016 film … [Link]

Mashable » Kittens celebrate the fluffiest Thanksgiving of them all

Tuesday 24 November 16:15:17 UTC 2015

Kitten_turkey_thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb Video: Jake Fertig, Nadja Oertelt, Alisa Stern Fact: Cat Thanksgiving is just as much fun as regular Thanksgiving. Just ask Dottie, Devorah and Dibbs, three fluffy shelter kittens who teamed up for a meow-nificent Catsgiving celebration. See also: 7 adorable kitten facts to make you feel warm and fuzzy What do cats bring to Thanksgiving dinner? Roast tuna? Catnip mashed … [Link]

Mashable » How to turn your cheese and cracker spread into a festive turkey in no time

Tuesday 24 November 16:10:44 UTC 2015

Cheeseplate_no_logoFeed-tw Feed-fbCrackers, jam, vinegar and cheese — it's all you'll need to impress everyone on turkey dayGet the full recipe: http://on.mash.to/1Hjv1rO Read more…More about Recipe, Cheese, Thanksgiving, Turkey, and Lifestyle [Link]

Mashable » Jamming holiday light show wishes you a very merry Slipknot Christmas

Tuesday 24 November 16:10:17 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-11-24-at-10.05.01-amFeed-tw Feed-fb YouTuber Slayer Bob has been creating electrifying holiday home decor set to head-banging jams since 2008, and now, the metalhead is using the front of his Southern California home to light up to the sounds of Slipknot and Disturbed. Bob is also carrying out some personal improvement this holiday season, reinventing his own name to reflect his claim to fame. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Science is Delicious! [Comic]

Tuesday 24 November 16:00:19 UTC 2015

[Source: Lunar Baboon | Like Lunar Baboon on Facebook | Follow Lunar Baboon on Twitter] The post Science is Delicious! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Blue Origin "New Shepherd" Makes It To Space… and Back Again

Tuesday 24 November 15:46:00 UTC 2015

Geoffrey.landis writes: Blue Origin's "New Shepherd" suborbital vehicle made its first flight into space (defined as 100 km altitude)… and successfully landed both the capsule (by parachute) and the booster rocket (vertical landing under rocket power). This is the first time that a vehicle has made it into space and had all components fully recovered for reuse since the NASA … [Link]

Slashdot » Blue Origin "New Shepherd" Makes It To Space … and Back Again

Tuesday 24 November 15:42:41 UTC 2015

Geoffrey.landis writes: Blue Origin's "New Shepherd" suborbital vehicle made its first flight into space (defined as 100 km altitude)… and successfully landed both the capsule (by parachute) and the booster rocket (vertical landing under rocket power). This is the first time that a vehicle has made it into space and had all components fully recovered for reuse since the NASA … [Link]

Popular Science » What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving?: Scott Heimendinger

Tuesday 24 November 15:38:24 UTC 2015

Scott Heimendinger Twitter In 2009, self-proclaimed food geek Scott Heimendinger was reviewing a restaurant in Seattle for his food blog when he encountered the perfect egg. “It was on top of a salad, and the texture was so incredible that I stood up and asked a server how it was made,” recalls Heimendinger. The server told him the egg was … [Link]

Mashable » Turkey-loving kittens recreate Thanksgiving Day in the most adorable way

Tuesday 24 November 15:30:52 UTC 2015

KittensthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCuddly fluffy kittens celebrate a group Thanksgiving dinner, play the Kitty Bowl and top off the day with a cat nap. Read more…More about Animals, Thanksgiving, Cats, Kittens, and Watercooler [Link]

Mashable » What 'Alice in Wonderland' would be like in 2015

Tuesday 24 November 15:25:42 UTC 2015

Alice-headerFeed-tw Feed-fbAlice went down a rabbit hole 150 years ago. A lot has changed since then. Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll's classic tale of chronically late rabbits, murderous red queens and one curious young girl, has captured the hearts of millions for a century and a half, but that doesn't mean it couldn't use a little update. See also: 14 modern-day 'Little … [Link]

Mashable » Gorilla corrupts toddler and teaches her how to flip the bird

Tuesday 24 November 15:20:45 UTC 2015

Gorilla-middle-fingerFeed-tw Feed-fb There's always that one person who corrupts you as a child, teaching you how to swear, and maybe a dirty joke or two. Well, this little girl isn't being corrupted by an older brother. Instead, a gorilla at the zoo taught her how to flip people off Don't worry, kid — it'll come in handy one day Jamming holiday light … [Link]

Mashable » Carrie Fisher shares the ending of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on 'Kimmel'

Tuesday 24 November 15:17:16 UTC 2015

Star-wars-kimmelFeed-tw Feed-fb No spoilers, promise. Even badass Carrie Fisher is bound by the contracts, security drones and occult incantations director J.J. Abrams is using to preserve the sanctity of Star Wars: The Force Awakens' plot points. That said: Fisher whispered something to Jimmy Kimmel when he asked her how the movie ends during Monday's Star Wars-themed episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Apparently, that ending involves … [Link]

Mashable » This app preserves your grandparents' memories in the Library of Congress

Tuesday 24 November 15:09:29 UTC 2015

Storycorps-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile many will encourage their family members to put down their phones during the Thanksgiving holidays, one group is hoping you'll use your smartphone to spend some quality time with the older generation. StoryCorps, the nonprofit that records interviews about lives of everyday people, is using its app to start a new initiative to inspire teens to record interviews with their … [Link]

Mashable » Someone paid $1.5 million for Dorothy's 'Wizard of Oz' dress

Tuesday 24 November 15:08:02 UTC 2015

Dress3Feed-tw Feed-fbWe are definitely not in Kansas anymore. On Monday, one of Dorothy's costume dresses from The Wizard of Oz sold at a New York City auction for a tight $1.5 million. See also: Husband surprises wife with the 'Wizard of Oz' costume of her dreams The dress is one of several identical blue-and-white frocks worn by Judy Garland's character, Dorothy, in … [Link]

Slashdot » Pearson Credential Manager System Used By Cisco, IBM, F5 Has Been Breached

Tuesday 24 November 15:04:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with a report from Help Net Security that the credential management system used by Pearson VUE (part of education company and publisher Pearson) has been breached "by an unauthorized third party with the help of malware." Pearson VUE specializes in computer-based assessment testing for regulatory and certification boards. From the story: Over 450 credential owners (including … [Link]

Mashable » 25,000 normals will get to attend the Queen's 90th birthday party

Tuesday 24 November 15:03:30 UTC 2015

Arrival_djp12kh1068Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Tickets went on sale Tuesday for the most exciting gig of 2016: Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday bash. This is no ordinary birthday party. More than 550 horses and 1,200 performers — including dancers, actors, musicians, choirs and artists — will help her celebrate during the four-day event, which will take place at Home Park, Windsor Castle, from May 12 … [Link]

Popular Science » 6 Ways 3D Printing Could Transform Thanksgiving Dinner

Tuesday 24 November 15:02:03 UTC 2015

Plentiful Bounty Illustration by Quickhoney Future holiday meals might not emerge steaming from an oven but from the heated platform of a 3D printer. The machines have already begun to make food more sustainable, more individualized, and more interesting. “Today, food and software are very big, but very separate pieces of our lives,” says Hod Lipson, a 3D-printing pioneer at … [Link]

Popular Science » Using Evolutionary Fitness To Understand Antibiotic Resistance

Tuesday 24 November 15:00:00 UTC 2015

Researchers can identify possible risk for antibiotic resistance using a fitness test. Source: Wikipedia; Modifications: Jason Tetro In the wake of Antibiotic Awareness Week, the global crisis of antibiotic resistance has been once again been put in the spotlight. This year’s campaign has been especially dire as we are becoming increasingly aware of the post-antibiotic era in which we may … [Link]

Mashable » Russian military plane shot down near Turkey-Syria border

Tuesday 24 November 14:45:45 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-4985631621Feed-tw Feed-fbAccording to Turkish officials, Turkey has shot down a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 military plane near its border with Syria. Russia said the plane had stayed above Syria while Turkey said it had encroached upon Turkish airspace. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the downing a "stab in the back by the accomplices of terrorists" and said it would have "serious consequences … [Link]

Mashable » Watch out for 'Star Wars' references when Jimmy Kimmel asks you about the news

Tuesday 24 November 14:45:18 UTC 2015

Star_wars_lie_witness_newsFeed-tw Feed-fb As Jimmy said on Monday's Jimmy Kimmel Live: "Americans know more about Star Wars than actual wars." His show hit the streets to ask bystanders about fake current events, using Star Wars references to fool the unsuspecting interviewees. Just remember: It's a trap! Amazing impersonator sings Adele's 'Hello' in the styles of 25 different artists Adele helps Harrison Ford settle … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Watch Blue Origin’s surprise rocket launch and safe landing

Tuesday 24 November 14:43:40 UTC 2015

The rocket firm owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has just announced a successful test and historic landing of its New Shepard rocket [Link]

Mashable » Taylor Swift is iHeartRadio users' favorite artist of 2015

Tuesday 24 November 14:42:29 UTC 2015

TaylorFeed-tw Feed-fbiHeartRadio users really heart Taylor Swift The 1989 singer was iHeartRadio's leading artist in 2015 in terms of stations created by users, according to data from the radio giant. Swift was the top artist nearly nationwide, dominating the list across 48 states, save for Missouri and Louisiana The data is part of iHeartRadio's 2015 roundup, which included a bevy of fun … [Link]

Mashable » 7-year-old absolutely destroys the cast of 'Star Wars' in trivia

Tuesday 24 November 14:36:18 UTC 2015

Star-wars-ardenFeed-tw Feed-fb Arden Hayes is either the next Obi-Wan Kenobi or the next Darth Sidious. It all depends on how he does in high school. Either way, at 7 years old, Hayes is a bonafide Star Wars scholar — and Jimmy Kimmel pitted him against the cast of The Force Awakens to see if he was the real deal. To put it … [Link]

Mashable » Adele helps Harrison Ford settle his feud with Chewbacca

Tuesday 24 November 14:30:32 UTC 2015

Harrisonford_chewbacca_kimmelFeed-tw Feed-fb Harrison Ford and Chewbacca used to be an inseparable pair, until Chewie allegedly had an affair with Ford's wife. That goes against the Bro Code, even in Alderaan In honor of the new Star Wars film, Jimmy Kimmel made it his mission to reunite Ford and Chewie and help put their feud far, far behind them It seems all they … [Link]

Mashable » Artist imagines 2016 presidential candidates as colorful circus clowns

Tuesday 24 November 14:27:22 UTC 2015

2016-clownsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe 2016 race for the White House just got a little dose of the Big Top California-based artist Will Espada created an artistic series imagining the 2016 presidential hopefuls as colorful circus clowns. The results are impressive, terrifying and a little bit hilarious See also: If horror movie villains were running in the 2016 presidential election Keep your dad jokes about … [Link]

Mashable » Jeff Bezos has sent his first, perfect, tweet

Tuesday 24 November 14:25:15 UTC 2015

Bezos-13Feed-tw Feed-fbJeff Bezos has joined Twitter — where we can only assume he will spend all his time dealing with Amazon service complaints from customers who want to go straight to the top Bezos, who rarely speaks publicly or even grants interviews, is already verified even though this morning marks his first tweet. He's proving to be a natural at the medium. … [Link]

Mashable » Pennsylvania mayor: If we don't accept Syrian refugees, 'then shame on us as a nation'

Tuesday 24 November 14:22:00 UTC 2015

RefugeecleanFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile many U.Spoliticians are shutting the door on Syrian refugees, Ed Pawlowski, the mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania, said his city is welcoming them with open arms. So far, Allentown has accepted nine refugee families since March, bringing small city's total to 44 people. During a news conference this week, Mayor Pawlowski asked: Should we offer help to an innocent family based … [Link]

Slashdot » Turkey Downs Allegedly Intruding Russian Fighter Near Syria Border

Tuesday 24 November 14:22:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes: Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian Sukhoi SU-24 fighter near the Syrian border on Tuesday after repeated warnings over airspace violations. Moscow said it could prove the jet had not left Syrian air space. Footage from private Turkish broadcaster Haberturk TV showed the warplane going down in flames in a woodland area. Separate footage from Turkey's Anadolu … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable turkey-shaped cheese plate is easy as pie

Tuesday 24 November 14:17:46 UTC 2015

Cheeseplate_no_logo2Feed-tw Feed-fb Video: Keith Hopkin, Noah Throop Step aside, painted gourds and pilgrim hats It's time for a decoration that's not only attractive but also edible Following the below template, layer your cheese, crackers and jam in order to form a festive and totally vegetarian turkey Cheese-Turkey-Friday Image: Bob Al-Greene/MashableFeel free to use your favorite cheeses or jams to mix up the flavors … [Link]

Mashable » How to have a better holiday road trip

Tuesday 24 November 14:10:53 UTC 2015

Road-trip-etiquetteFeed-tw Feed-fbAbout 42 million Americans will take a road trip this holiday season, according to AAA's estimates. And, based on firsthand experience, we estimate that 60% of those travelers will end up screaming about a missed turn or bathroom break. Happy holidays. See also: 5 Simple Rules for Mobile Etiquette to Make You a Considerate Traveler But things can change this year. … [Link]

Popular Science » Blue Origin Beats SpaceX In Landing Reusable Rocket

Tuesday 24 November 14:10:06 UTC 2015

Video of Historic Rocket Landing In an historic first, the private company founded by Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos has become the first to land a reuseable rocket that's traveled to and from space. On November 23, 2015, Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket launched 330,000 feet into the air. An unmanned crew capsule separated from the rocket on its way up, … [Link]

Mashable » 3 things every millennial should consider before launching a startup

Tuesday 24 November 14:00:48 UTC 2015

PathsFeed-tw Feed-fbThere probably hasn’t been a new generation come along that hasn’t been accused of being lazy and shiftless by those who came before. Millennials are no exception. It seems like Baby Boomers and Generation X love taking shots at millennials to make up for similar abuse they had to put up with from their parents' generations. So is it true? Are … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 24 November 2015

Tuesday 24 November 14:00:46 UTC 2015

uitable — cute library for tabular data in console golang programs. Did Carnegie Mellon Attack Tor for the FBI? (Bruce Schneier) — The behavior of the researchers is reprehensible, but the real issue is that CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) has … [Link]

Mashable » Shiny, sparkly Misfit fitness trackers come to BaubleBar, look like real jewelry

Tuesday 24 November 14:00:12 UTC 2015

Misfit-baublebar-braceletFeed-tw Feed-fbMisfit is continuing its streak of fitting fashion into fitness. The wearable brand is teaming up with jewelry trendsetter BaubleBar to create more stylish ways to wear the $29.99 Misfit Flash fitness and sleep monitor (originally $49.99). See also: 15 Monthly Subscription Boxes Shipping Essentials to Your Door The Helena Necklace and Helena Bracelet feature a gold locket with a crystallized … [Link]

Mashable » Adele proves she's as good a liar as she is a singer

Tuesday 24 November 13:58:08 UTC 2015

AdelefallonFeed-tw Feed-fb We've found yet another thing Adele is great at: lying During Monday's Tonight Show, the British singer played "Box of Lies" against Jimmy Fallon — and ruled. Her poker face alone deserves an Oscar She's also great at knowing when other people are lying, which means that Adele is basically Santa Claus — if Santa called Fallon a "bitch." adelefallon French … [Link]

Mashable » Putin says downing of jet a 'stab in the back,' warns Turkey of 'significant consequences'

Tuesday 24 November 13:57:50 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-498587712Feed-tw Feed-fbRussian President Vlaidmir Putin on Tuesday called the downing of a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 plane by Turkish forces a "stab in the back" that may have "significant consequences." "This event is beyond the normal framework of fighting against terrorism," the Russian leader said, ahead of his meeting in Sochi with King Abdullah II of Jordan. "Of course, our military is doing … [Link]

Mashable » This is the first word we'll hear in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

Tuesday 24 November 13:56:03 UTC 2015

Abrams-kimmelFeed-tw Feed-fb No, like, seriously. The word itself is "this." Force Awakens helmer J.J. Abrams spilled as much on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, an all-Star-Wars, all-the-time special featuring an interview with the director, a barrel of Star Wars-themed sketches, and a sit-down with stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and Carrie Fisher See also: Don't worry, 'Star Wars' fans: J.J. … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix to stream cult Indian film 'Gangs of Wasseypur' as a series

Tuesday 24 November 13:55:45 UTC 2015

Gangs-of-wasseypurFeed-tw Feed-fbIn December, Netflix will stream a specially edited version of the Indian crime film Gangs of Wasseypur as an eight-part series across the world. This is the first such measure for an Indian film — and the announcement is timely, given the streaming company's plans to launch in India next year. See also: 14 Netflix features that need to exist Directed … [Link]

Mashable » Inside the Republican campaign to 'defeat and destroy' Donald Trump

Tuesday 24 November 13:55:42 UTC 2015

Donald-trump-alabamaFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — It's less than 70 days before the first ballots of the 2016 presidential campaign are cast in Iowa and the question that seems to be on everyone's mind is this one: Can anything stop Donald Trump? A veteran Republican operative thinks she might have the answer: a so-called "guerilla campaign" to "defeat and destroy" the campaign of the businessman … [Link]

Mashable » Why the Islamic State isn't invincible online

Tuesday 24 November 13:46:35 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-497291476Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Islamic State's efforts to become more tech-savvy came under intense focus after the Paris attacks. Many have suggested that attackers planned the assault using encryption technologies that hide online communication. And the hacking collective known as Anonymous launched a "war" on social media accounts linked to ISIS, which disseminate propaganda designed to recruit more fighters See also: The Unlikely Alliance … [Link]

Slashdot » Axel Springer Goes After iOS 9 Ad Blockers In New Legal Battlle

Tuesday 24 November 13:46:04 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Germany's Axel Springer, owner of newspapers like Bild and Die Welt, is pursuing legal action against the developers of Blockr, an ad blocker for iOS 9. Techcrunch reports: "In October, Axel Springer forced visitors to Bild to turn off their ad blockers or pay a monthly fee to continue using the site. Earlier this month, the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Koalas’ love of sex with neighbours protects against inbreeding

Tuesday 24 November 13:41:00 UTC 2015

Despite population bottlenecks, it looks like koalas get around enough to avoid inbreeding, according to genome analysis from across the marsupial's range [Link]

Mashable » 'Doctor Who' Christmas special promises a 'frantic chase across the galaxy'

Tuesday 24 November 13:37:49 UTC 2015

Doctor-who-christmasFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Family members gather every year, their bellies full of roast turkey and mince pies, drowsy but prepared for the sci-fi stalwart of festive programming: the Doctor Who Christmas special. See also: Cosplay, Daleks and time travel at Sydney's 'Doctor Who' Festival It's a much revered event, and so the announcement of the special episode's guest stars comes as one … [Link]

Mashable » Jeff Bezos-backed rocket landed safely back on Earth after flying to space

Tuesday 24 November 13:31:01 UTC 2015

BlueoriginFeed-tw Feed-fbAmazon.com founder Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company has landed its rocket back on Earth for the first time after flying to space According to a thrilling new video released by Blue Origin, the private spaceflight company launched its New Shepard rocket to the edge of space and then land it back on the planet during the vehicle's first successful uncrewed reusability test … [Link]

Mashable » Brits mock The Sun front page using #1in5Muslims hashtag

Tuesday 24 November 13:22:06 UTC 2015

Adele-1-in-5-muslimsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — On Monday, The Sun newspaper's front-page lead claimed that 1 in 5 British Muslims have expressed "sympathy for jihadis" fighting in Syria. The highly-contentious headline has raised some serious questions about The Sun's interpretation of poll results. The poll — commissioned by the paper in the wake of the Paris attacks — was conducted via telephone interviews of 1,003 people … [Link]

Mashable » High-flying tech startups like Snapchat and Uber are getting humbled

Tuesday 24 November 13:18:17 UTC 2015

Parker-conradFeed-tw Feed-fbPride goeth before the fall, they say, and that's a problem in Silicon Valley because, for the past year, it has been nearly impossible to get tech startups to shut up about how much they're worth. The bragging is as public as it is loud. Slack, the startup that builds a workplace communication tool popular among other startups, e-mailed last October … [Link]

Slashdot » Disney IT Workers Prepare To Sue Over Foreign Replacements

Tuesday 24 November 13:13:00 UTC 2015

JustAnotherOldGuy writes: At least 23 former Disney IT workers have filed complaints with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over the loss of their jobs to foreign replacements. This federal filing is a first step to filing a lawsuit alleging discrimination. These employees are arguing that they are victims of national origin discrimination, a complaint increasingly raised by U.S. … [Link]

Mashable » The best gaming deals you can snag on Black Friday

Tuesday 24 November 13:08:14 UTC 2015

Video-games-black-friday-02Feed-tw Feed-fbBlack Friday shoppers, it's your time to shine. Whether you're standing in line at 3 a.m. or clicking "add to cart" while eating turkey, there are scads of deals to be had this year — especially if you're a gaming fan Retailers are trotting out their lineups for this annual tradition of retail saturation. If you're buying for gamers this holiday, … [Link]

Popular Science » Water Policy Explained Through Dance Is The Best Thing You Will Watch Today

Tuesday 24 November 13:00:00 UTC 2015

Video of Dance Your PhD 2015 – Florence Metz Explaining your PhD thesis to people outside your field can be tricky. You want to be accurate, but also comprehensible, and sometimes words just aren't enough. Enter the Dance Your PhD contest, now in its eighth year. This year's winner was Florence Metz of the University of Bern. Metz, the first … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Black Friday Deals Week: Save BIG on Compact Car Jump Starter and Portable Charger Power Bank, Watches and MORE!

Tuesday 24 November 12:56:29 UTC 2015

Sure, Black friday might only be at the end of the weeks, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find great deals online right now! Here are a few great ones we stumbled on today: –Anker Compact Car Jump Starter and Portable Charger Power Bank with 400A Peak Current, Advanced Safety Protection and Built-In LED Flashlight – $159.99 $49.99 (69% Off) … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » That’s no Moon: Perplexus Creates Death Star Maze

Tuesday 24 November 12:55:11 UTC 2015

My family and I have a love affair with Perplexus mazes. We’ve spent countless hours playing with the company’s amazing spherical toys, so you can imagine my joy when I stumbled upon their new Death Star maze! The holiday season is still far away, but you can be pretty sure this will be under the Christmas tree on December 25th. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 5 Xbox 360 Exclusive Games of all Time

Tuesday 24 November 12:54:22 UTC 2015

The Xbox 360 was a fantastic console that helped define the seventh generation. Though we are now in the 8th generation, why don’t we take a second to look back this stellar system and it’s five most unforgettable exclusive games? [Zoomin.TV.Games] The post Top 5 Xbox 360 Exclusive Games of all Time appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]

Mashable » Jeremy Clarkson's BBC career now has a plaque in its memory

Tuesday 24 November 12:41:21 UTC 2015

Jcklr9807Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Remember when Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson was suspended for allegedly getting in a fight with one of the show's producers? Remember when the allegations turned out to be true and he lost his job? No? Well thanks to this handy plaque, you'll never forget See also: 'Top Gear' producer suing Jeremy Clarkson for racial discrimination A guest staying … [Link]

Mashable » Obama adorably matchmakes Filipino startup with Jack Ma

Tuesday 24 November 12:37:32 UTC 2015

ObamajackFeed-tw Feed-fbU.S. President Barack Obama was in Manila last week, and he was so taken with a local startup that he orchestrated a set up between it and Alibaba founder, Jack Ma Obama was in town for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which hosted world leaders and top business heads, but he found time to get a little Filipino startup in … [Link]

Mashable » 10 completely legitimate lost pages from Charles Darwin's seminal journals

Tuesday 24 November 12:33:13 UTC 2015

Darwin-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbCharles Darwin famously kept a journal that held his notes, sketches and details of his personal life. Much of the important work recorded in his journal would later form the iconic piece of scientific literature known as On the Origin of Species. We are very excited to reveal that Mashable, on the 156th anniversary of the publication of Origin of Species, … [Link]

Slashdot » Yahoo Denies Ad-blocking Users Access To Email

Tuesday 24 November 12:30:00 UTC 2015

JoeyRox writes: Yahoo is running an A/B test that blocks access to Yahoo email if the site detects that the user is running an Ad Blocker. Yahoo says that this a trial rather than a new policy, effecting only a "small number" of users. Those lucky users are greeted with a message that reads "Please disable Ad Blocker to continue … [Link]

Mashable » For J.J. Abrams, building a game is a learning experience

Tuesday 24 November 12:17:16 UTC 2015

Jj-abramsFeed-tw Feed-fbJ.J. Abrams cites a long list of gaming loves. He played those early Infocom text adventures and lined up to drop quarters into Asteroids "coin~ machines. He logged hours in PlayStation classics like Wipeout and Tomb Raider, and admits to having had "something of an obsessions" with Resident Evil. See also: Don't worry, 'Star Wars' fans: J.J. Abrams promises minimal lens flare More recently, he was … [Link]

Mashable » What to do if your Thanksgiving flight is delayed or canceled

Tuesday 24 November 12:16:56 UTC 2015

AirportFeed-tw Feed-fbContrary to popular belief, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is not the busiest air travel day of the year. But it comes close, and busy airports mean more travel headaches. The key to making this holiday travel go smoothly (besides avoiding it altogether), is — as the old adage goes — to prepare for the worst, and hope for the best. Ideally, … [Link]

Mashable » Amitabh Bachchan reveals he has lost 75% of his liver to Hepatitis B

Tuesday 24 November 12:12:52 UTC 2015

Ap_127558057461Feed-tw Feed-fbBollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he had lost 75% of his liver to the Hepatitis B virus, and was now surviving on the remaining 25%. Now a UNICEF ambassador for a Hepatitis B awareness programme, he said that he had lost his liver due to late diagnosis. See also: Charlie Sheen announces he is HIV positive: 'It's a hard three … [Link]

Mashable » How 11 fashion designers transformed the ugly holiday sweater

Tuesday 24 November 12:06:46 UTC 2015

Deisgner-christmas-sweatersFeed-tw Feed-fbUgly sweater season is here. Crazy uncles around the world will be cracking bad jokes in their festive knits, complete with blinking light bulbs and gawking reindeer faces.Since no one can escape the phenomenon, we embraced the trend with open arms. We asked 12 major fashion designers to put their spin on wacky holiday knits, creating sketches exclusively for Mashable.Mara HoffmanCourtesy of … [Link]

Mashable » 6 simple gadgets improving life for those with dementia

Tuesday 24 November 12:00:41 UTC 2015

Sensor-socks-dementiaFeed-tw Feed-fbEvery 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease It's a shocking statistic, but it's only the beginning. One in three seniors dies with the disease or other symptoms of dementia, and Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death in the country, ranking before diabetes and suicide See also: 1940s-style rooms help residents with dementia remember the past It's alarmingly prevalent, … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Debugging Teams – $10.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Tuesday 24 November 11:56:54 UTC 2015

Get "Debugging Teams" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-11-25 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Google to launch 'Star Wars' virtual reality experience on Cardboard

Tuesday 24 November 11:18:18 UTC 2015

15Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you thought some app remakes and a couple of easter eggs were all Google is planning for its Star Wars onslaught, you were wrong According to an announcement on the official Star Wars site, Google will launch a Star Wars virtual reality experience for Google Cardboard, the company's low-cost VR platform See also: More new 'Star Wars' scenes: How much … [Link]

Mashable » When Trump claimed he saw Muslims cheering 9/11, he embraced the conservative fringe

Tuesday 24 November 11:11:21 UTC 2015

Trump-44Feed-tw Feed-fbThe fringiest of online political media suddenly found a new friend over the weekend when Donald Trump claimed to have seen TV footage of Muslims in New Jersey celebrating on the day of the 9/11 terror attacks Such footage has never been found, and the few reports that cite such behavior are uncorroborated. But Trump has insisted in a speech, on … [Link]

Mashable » The New Yorker wants younger readers — but not enough to change itself

Tuesday 24 November 11:00:26 UTC 2015

New-yorkerFeed-tw Feed-fbDavid Remnick describes his job like this: "to get The New Yorker from one shore to the other shore with our soul intact and…our clothes dry." The shores he's referring to are the very distant beaches of print — that world of glossy paper and ink — and online journalism, the world of ephemeral pixels. It's a swim that's very choppy … [Link]

Mashable » Adele performs 'Water Under The Bridge' for the first time on 'The Tonight Show'

Tuesday 24 November 10:59:01 UTC 2015

Adele-tonight-showFeed-tw Feed-fb If you were hanging on for Adele to make 25 available for streaming then you're in luck. Kind of. Album track "Water Under The Bridge" received its world TV premiere on The Tonight Show last night and, as well as being a little more upbeat than "Hello" and "When We Were Young," it's a boogie busting anthem about wanting to … [Link]

Slashdot » BBC World Service To Provide Radio For North Korea and Eritrea

Tuesday 24 November 10:35:00 UTC 2015

Ewan Palmer writes: The BBC World service has announced it will expand to serve the worst countries for press freedom as part of a plan to reach a global audience of 500 million. The British government announced its "single biggest increase in the World Service budget ever committed" and promised to invest more than $128 million by 2017/18 to the … [Link]

Mashable » Modernised Asian costumes to make your geek dreams come true

Tuesday 24 November 10:17:11 UTC 2015

Geekybaju6Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — Malaysian illustrator Charis Loke's "Geeky Baju" project is a cosplayer's dream. Done in her spare time over the past two years, she's redesigned traditional Southeast Asian outfits like the baju kurung — Brunei and Malaysia's national dress — and kebaya — Indonesia's national dress — with themes from video games and fantasy novels. See also: Tumblr geeks are losing … [Link]

Mashable » When the Blitz forced Londoners underground, human spirit triumphed

Tuesday 24 November 10:08:51 UTC 2015

UndergroundthumbFeed-tw Feed-fb1940Image: Tunbridge-Sedgwick Pictorial Press/Getty ImagesFrom September 1940 to May 1941, the German Luftwaffe bombed London and other British cities almost every night in a sustained attack called the Blitzkrieg, or “lightning war.”The Blitz was meant to cripple Britain’s war production and demoralize the population into surrender.Londoners sought protection in their homes, in their yards, and even in the stations and tunnels … [Link]

Mashable » Turkey shoots down Russian military plane near border with Syria

Tuesday 24 November 9:32:43 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-498563158Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED: 12:45 p.m. GMT Turkey shot down a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 military plane near its border with Syria on Tuesday, according to Turkish officials. Russia said the plane had stayed above Syria while Turkey said it had encroached upon Turkish airspace. The two pilots reportedly ejected from the plane. A rebel group in Syria told the Associated Press that it had … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Revenant' violently shoved bloody Leo DiCaprio into the Oscar race

Tuesday 24 November 9:08:50 UTC 2015

Revenant.dicaprioFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Bloody entrails, shattered bones, grisly hand-to-hand violence, one very murderous grizzly bear — oh, and the most gorgeous B-roll footage of the year, too — hosted an Oscar-race coming-out party Monday night, the first big screening for Academy members and press of The Revenant. The warm, lush Samuel Goldwyn Theater, home court for the Academy of Motion … [Link]

Mashable » Sia and 5SOS: Australian music award winners, according to Spotify data

Tuesday 24 November 8:46:58 UTC 2015

5sosFeed-tw Feed-fbAre the most popular songs the ones that take out all the prizes? Spotify has predicted who will win Australia's biggest music awards, the ARIAs, based on how popular an artist or song is according to local streaming data gathered from Sep. 2014 to Sep. 2015 See also: Amazing impersonator sings Adele's 'Hello' in the styles of 25 different artists The … [Link]

Mashable » 'It's not worth it': Australian man warns against party drugs in startling video

Tuesday 24 November 8:23:46 UTC 2015

Party-drugs-videoFeed-tw Feed-fbThis might be the most intense video against the use of recreational party drugs that you'll ever see An Australian man, Jordy Hurdes, posted a video Monday of himself warning against the use of the drug ecstasy, after being hospitalised from a bad dose, severely stuttering as he explains his situation. See also: Freaky lightning strikes in Australia surely herald the … [Link]

Mashable » Aamir Khan says wife wanted to move out of India due to growing intolerance

Tuesday 24 November 8:18:42 UTC 2015

Gettyimages-456685840Feed-tw Feed-fbBollywood superstar Aamir Khan joined the ongoing debate on intolerance in India yesterday, when he said that he felt a growing sense of alarm and despondency in the last six months, and that his wife, film director Kiran Rao wanted to move out of India. This comes weeks after fellow actor Shah Rukh Khan criticised "extreme intolerance" in the country. See … [Link]

Mashable » This video of a man helping a woman during Chennai floods will warm your heart

Tuesday 24 November 8:14:32 UTC 2015

Ap_860143799720Feed-tw Feed-fb In the last few weeks, the internet has been rife with photographs of Chennai's deluged beach, streets, homes and malls. This video of a man helping a woman travel across a waterlogged road in the flood-hit city seems like a ray of hope amidst the gloom. Each step the woman takes is on a stool or plastic chair, promptly placed … [Link]

Mashable » The cutest Facebook page ever: Aussie mums reviewing groceries from ALDI

Tuesday 24 November 8:11:34 UTC 2015

AldiFeed-tw Feed-fbWe’ve been told there's an app for everything, so we suppose it should apply that there's a discussion page for everything as well. Meet ALDI Mum, the Facebook page dedicated to Australian mothers who love to shop at German supermarket chain ALDI. See also: The original Wiggles are reuniting for an adult-only pub tour in Australia The premise is simple, but … [Link]

Mashable » China cuts phones of Xinjiang users who download foreign messaging apps

Tuesday 24 November 8:06:55 UTC 2015

XinjiangphoneFeed-tw Feed-fbChina’s Xinjiang region — home to its largest community of Muslims — is reportedly shutting down the phone services of people who use foreign messaging apps like WhatsApp. A New York Times report says several people in Xinjiang said they received text messages from their phone companies saying that their service would be cut off, and that they had to go … [Link]

Slashdot » Gene Drive Turns Mosquitoes Into Malaria Fighters

Tuesday 24 November 8:03:00 UTC 2015

sciencehabit writes: The war against malaria has a new ally: a controversial technology for spreading genes throughout a population of animals. Researchers report today that they have harnessed a so-called gene drive to efficiently endow mosquitoes with genes that should make them immune to the malaria parasite—and unable to spread it. On its own, gene drive won't get rid of … [Link]

Mashable » 5 people shot at Black Lives Matter protest in Minneapolis

Tuesday 24 November 7:10:34 UTC 2015

Protest1Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED: 8:50 a.m. GMT Five people have been shot near a Black Lives Matter protest in Minneapolis on Monday night, Minneapolis police said. None of the injuries were life-threatening. The protest was spurred by the death of Jamar Clark, 24, who was allegedly shot by Minneapolis police on Nov. 15 and later died in hospital. See also: Why America can't kill … [Link]

Slashdot » Axel Springer Goes After iOS 9 Ad Blockers In New Legal Battlle

Tuesday 24 November 5:31:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Germany's Axel Springer, owner of newspapers like Bild and Die Welt, is pursuing legal action against the developers of Blockr, an ad blocker for iOS 9. Techcrunch reports: "In October, Axel Springer forced visitors to Bild to turn off their ad blockers or pay a monthly fee to continue using the site. Earlier this month, the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Mad Max' star Abbey Lee Kershaw puts on a terrible Australian accent

Tuesday 24 November 4:41:05 UTC 2015

AbbeyFeed-tw Feed-fb Abbey Lee Kershaw is an Australian model and actress, best known for her role starring as one of The Wives in Mad Max Fury Road. Not only has she proven she can hold her own in a apocalyptic wasteland — and although her high-flying model life may have improved her elocution — it appears she can still pull off an … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry Bieber, using your hoverboard is illegal on Australian roads

Tuesday 24 November 4:35:05 UTC 2015

SwegwayFeed-tw Feed-fbThe self-balancing hoverboard, beloved of pop stars like Justin Bieber and Missy Elliot, is unwelcome on Australian roads. The sheer number of the popular devices — also known as balance boards and self-balancing scooters — likely to be unwrapped this Christmas has NSW Minister for Roads Duncan Gay concerned See also: Bums and beaches: Everyday Australia in photographs On Tuesday, he … [Link]

Mashable » 5 ways Aussies can score Black Friday deals without copping black eyes

Tuesday 24 November 4:11:33 UTC 2015

BlackfridayFeed-tw Feed-fbAmericans are either running scared to higher ground or applying warpaint and taking to battle stations at the moment: The Black Friday weekend and its monstrous deluge of sales is approaching Though a wide expanse of water divides us, Australians can take part in the madness, and if you're smart about it you can score some cheap goodies and keep your … [Link]

Mashable » Wisconsin abortion law ruled unconstitutional in federal court

Tuesday 24 November 3:59:33 UTC 2015

Wisconsin-abortionFeed-tw Feed-fbA Wisconsin law that requires abortion providers to get admitting privileges at nearby hospitals is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court panel ruled Monday. See also: Supreme Court to hear first abortion case since 2007 The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel's 2-1 decision doesn't put the question to rest. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed earlier this month to hear a … [Link]

Mashable » Kitten and owl are best friends who love staring contests

Tuesday 24 November 3:31:37 UTC 2015

M7yvsrpFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are lots of ways to make new friends. One of them is by initiating a staring contest. This must have been the case for this kitten/owl duo, who stared so long into each other's circular eyes that they couldn't help but make a connection. See also: Woman becomes BFFs with cute potato Image: Imgur, SweepHisLegsJohnnyIf you're here for the competition, … [Link]

Mashable » New Zealand is really confused about whether Taylor Swift is in the country

Tuesday 24 November 3:27:38 UTC 2015

Taylor1Feed-tw Feed-fbNew Zealand, for such a small place you can sure create an awful lot of panic. Reports from the New Zealand Herald were raving with unconfirmed accounts of Taylor Swift being in the country on Monday, Nov. 22. It all started with one tweet. It's like the old saying goes: when you see a Taylor Swift at the airport, you will … [Link]

Mashable » Rapper Killer Mike wants Atlanta voters to 'Feel the Bern'

Tuesday 24 November 3:26:36 UTC 2015

Bernie-sanders-killer-mikeFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — Atlanta-based rapper Killer Mike took the stage Monday night in his hometown to rally supporters for Bernie Sanders, the self-described democratic socialist who wants to be the next president of the United States. Standing before a crowd of more than 5,000 people at Atlanta's Fox Theater, Killer Mike — given name Michael Render — declared that "in my heart … [Link]

Mashable » The future and past collide in CW's epic 'Legends of Tomorrow' trailer

Tuesday 24 November 3:13:03 UTC 2015

Legendsoftomorrow1Feed-tw Feed-fb The latest trailer for CW's Legends of Tomorrow is not just chock-full of new footage, it's packed to the brim with massively impressive action There's flying ships, lasers, trips to the past, peeks at the future, and bunch of badass superheroes at each other's throats. In other words: Yay! The series — a companion to CW's already successful Arrow and … [Link]

Mashable » A new ISS space camera will help scientists observe natural disasters on Earth

Tuesday 24 November 3:08:32 UTC 2015

Earth-spaceFeed-tw Feed-fbOne the biggest benefits of exploring space is the ability to look right back down at the Earth. A new space camera being developed as part of collaboration between La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and the German equivalent of NASA, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), will let us observe natural phenomena such as storms, droughts and bushfires more clearly. See … [Link]

Slashdot » Understanding the Antikythera Mechanism

Tuesday 24 November 3:00:00 UTC 2015

szczys writes: We attribute great thinking to ancient Greece. This is exemplified by the Antikythera Mechanism. Fragments of the mechanism were found in a shipwreck first discovered in 1900 and visited by researchers several times over the next century. It is believed to be a method of tracking the calendar and is the first known example of what are now … [Link]

Mashable » Man posts inspirational list of everything that makes his wife cry

Tuesday 24 November 2:50:09 UTC 2015

Nuhsgpv1Feed-tw Feed-fbWriter Aaron Gillies noticed his wife, Lex, cried a lot. So he recorded all the things that made her cry, then posted the list online. The result is a document of pure inspiration. See also: Dog is completely beside herself when her human leaves for school Seriously, y'all: these are all great reasons to cry. A fluffy bunny escaping a fox? … [Link]

Mashable » Bums and beaches: Everyday Australia in photographs

Tuesday 24 November 2:39:48 UTC 2015

EvolutionFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you thought daily life for most Australians included beaches, the outback and the occasional bit of nudity — you might be right Everyday Australia, a photography competition run by Getty Images, aims to help visualise the warmth of Australia for a local and global audience. The results were announced on Oct. 27, with the winning entry receiving the opportunity to … [Link]

Mashable » 13 passengers skipped customs and immigration at JFK after 'airline employee error'

Tuesday 24 November 2:26:33 UTC 2015

SecurityFeed-tw Feed-fbDespite increased concern about security threats and a worldwide travel alert from the U.S. State Department, not everyone is on high alert. Thirteen passengers on a flight from Cancún to New York City were accidentally allowed to bypass customs and border security at John F. Kennedy International. The error was attributed to "airline employee error," according to ABC News. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. Postal Service app lets you take photos with Peanuts characters in augmented reality

Tuesday 24 November 2:06:05 UTC 2015

PntsFeed-tw Feed-fbAs the holiday season is ramping up, the annual resurgence of Peanuts nostalgia is once again upon us — this time delivered through augmented reality courtesy of the U.S. Post Office Using the USPS app, users have the ability to take a photo of themselves next to characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy at real world locations See also: The story … [Link]

Slashdot » Cuban Talks Trash At Intel Extreme Masters, Drops $30K of F-Bombs For Charity

Tuesday 24 November 2:05:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes: Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban isn't known for holding his tongue, even when their are fines involved. If you thought that might change in the eSports arena, you'd be mistaken. The billionaire trash talker dropped a couple of f-bombs at the Intel Extreme Masters tournament in San Jose this past weekend, and he'll have … [Link]

Mashable » Spectacular Google easter egg pays homage to 'Star Wars' opening crawl

Tuesday 24 November 1:55:50 UTC 2015

StarwarsFeed-tw Feed-fbIt is the most famous opening title card in all of cinema history — 10 words that have told billions of viewers to prepare for a space fantasy fable that couldn't be further removed from our time and place And now that Google is getting into the Star Wars spirit, the tech giant couldn't resist doing something special for anyone who … [Link]

Mashable » Slack outage cues massive freakout, but it's significant for more than that

Tuesday 24 November 1:27:05 UTC 2015

Sad-slackFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you spent any time on Twitter Monday afternoon, you likely are aware that Slack was down for a couple hours for many users. While the millions of non-Slack users went about their day as usual, for the company's million or so daily users, the downtime inspired a much different response. Momentary freak-outs over service disruptions are nothing new, but Slack's … [Link]

Mashable » Feminist blogger boldly makes bread with yeast from her own vagina

Tuesday 24 November 1:21:55 UTC 2015

SourdoughbreadFeed-tw Feed-fbThis post describes making food out of bodily secretions. Proceed with caution. You've been warned. There are thousands of recipes for sourdough bread out there. While they require microscopic fungus for leavening, none of them — surprisingly — mean that kind of yeast. See also: Stuffing bread bowls are a cute take on everyone's favorite side dish So feminist blogger Zoe … [Link]

Slashdot » Patreon Users Threatened By Ashley Madison Scammers

Tuesday 24 November 1:16:00 UTC 2015

itwbennett writes: "Over the last few days, the group responsible for extortion attempts and death threats against Ashley Madison users has turned to a new set of targets – Patreon users," writes CSO's Steve Ragan. A message sent from the same account used in previous campaigns by the scammers demands a payment of 1 BTC or else the Patreon user … [Link]

Mashable » Judge orders Chicago to release video of officer shooting teen 16 times

Tuesday 24 November 1:05:50 UTC 2015

McdonaldFeed-tw Feed-fbA Cook County judge has ordered city officials to release a video that allegedly shows a white Chicago police officer named Jason Van Dyke fatally shooting a black 17-year-old named Laquan McDonald 16 times. The judge ordered the video of the incident, which took place on Oct. 20, 2014, be released by Nov. 25. See also: 24-year-old shot by Minnesota police … [Link]

Mashable » 20 truly bizarre gifts for under $5 on Amazon

Tuesday 24 November 1:00:38 UTC 2015

Download1Feed-tw Feed-fb20_WeirdGifts_pin Maybe you're short on cash this holiday season. Or maybe you need an obligatory gift for someone you don't necessarily want to spend money on (read: someone you do not like that much). Whatever the case, Amazon has a weird $5 gift for you. See also: 13 sentimental gifts that celebrate sisterhood Have a friend who loves pranks? A coworker … [Link]

Slashdot » Fake Bomb Detector, Blamed For Hundreds of Deaths, Is Still In Use

Tuesday 24 November 0:33:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: Murtaza Hussain writes at The Intercept that although it remains in use at sensitive security areas throughout the world, the ADE 651 is a complete fraud and the ADE-651's manufacturer sold it with the full knowledge that it was useless at detecting explosives. There are no batteries in the unit and it consists of a swivelling aerial mounted … [Link]

Mashable » Someone on Craigslist wants to babysit your kids on Black Friday

Tuesday 24 November 0:32:57 UTC 2015

Black-friday-kidsFeed-tw Feed-fbMegan Peck has worked a lot of Black Friday sales. She has seen it all, from muggings to fistfights. But what never fails to surprise her are parents with small children One year when she was 19, she worked the "soul-crushing" 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. shift, when the stores actually opened. "It was always a madhouse for the first hour," … [Link]

Mashable » At least two Paris suicide bombers entered Greece posing as refugees

Tuesday 24 November 0:05:20 UTC 2015

Ap_490248095361Feed-tw Feed-fbAt least two of the three suicide bombers who blew themselves up outside of Paris' Stade de France arrived on the Greek island of Leros last month posing as refugees, after reportedly being rescued from a sinking boat by the Greek coast guard. One of the men, traveling under the name M al-Mahmod, entered Leros on Oct. 3, according to the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Diabetic pancreas cells made to produce insulin by bone protein

Tuesday 24 November 0:01:00 UTC 2015

A protein that helps bones mend also transforms pancreatic cells into insulin powerhouses – providing hope for a treatment for type 1 diabetes [Link]

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