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 » Gigi Hadid and her model squad only need each other in new ad
In this fresh new take on female friendship, Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge and Joan Smalls don't need anything except each other and high heels. Their new Stuart Weitzman ad shot by Mario Testino features the model squad embracing wearing nothing but the designers' shoes See also: 12 hot models with famous parents, ergo, incredible luck So excited to be a part … [Link]
Mashable » A portrait of Beijing, a city choking on its deadly smog
As world leaders — China's included — meet in Paris at the U.N. Climate Summit, Beijing has raised its air pollution alert to "orange" — the highest level reached so far this year. Over the last few days a thick, grey fog has enveloped the Chinese capital, sending levels of particulate matter — the unit of measuring air pollution — into … [Link]
Mashable » Team behind Lady Gaga's flying dress to bring wearable tech to a store near you
VFILES, the downtown New York City-based web portal for all things digital fashion, is expanding into wearable technology in a major way The business told Mashable that it would explore wearable technology with their own in-house brand in collaboration with the fashion technology company, Studio XO, the same creative team behind Lady Gaga's flying dress, Azealia Banks' "digital mermaid bra" and … [Link]
Slashdot » Air Asia Pilot Response Leads To Plane Crashing
hcs_$reboot writes: The investigation took a year, but we finally know why Air Asia Flight QZ8501, en route to Singapore from the Indonesian city of Surabaya on December 28 last year, crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 162 people on board. The crash was caused by a combination of system malfunctions and improper pilot responses to cascading electrical and … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Star Wars' saga so far, recapped in 6 minutes
Rejoice, Star Wars fansThe Force Awakens is almost here. But before you hop on your landspeeder and head to a midnight premiere, be honest: do you remember what happened in the original trilogy? It's fine that you've wiped Jar Jar from your memory — this video recap does pretty much the same, skipping over the prequels in less than a … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX Will Attempt Next Rocket Landing At Cape Canaveral Instead Of On An Ocean Platform
Right On Target An animation of what SpaceX's future rocket landings might look like SpaceX/YouTube Next time a SpaceX rocket touches down, it will be on solid ground. Florida Today broke the news today that SpaceX was hoping to land its next Falcon 9 rocket on the ground at NASA's Cape Canaveral facility in Florida. SpaceX has attempted to land … [Link]
Mashable » The complete gift guide for Mark Zuckerberg's new baby
The holidays are just around the corner, and Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's daughter Max was born just in time to celebrate But what do you get a baby whose parent's have $45 billion+ in Facebook stock? See also: Facebook expands parental leave policy for all employees globally 1. An Instagram account Every famous baby has to have an Instagram account … [Link]
Mashable » Cameraman catches burger-eating bride in her wedding dress
Not everyone celebrates their wedding in the same way. Some throw a dance party, others share a meal, while others fly more than 8,000 miles to see a hockey game Erica Skuta and her husband, Lewis Blake, are New Zealand residents who recently traveled to Minnesota for the wedding. Shortly after the ceremony, Blake and Skuta headed to a Minnesota … [Link]
Mashable » The small but mighty: Island states fight to survive at Paris Climate Summit
Despite all the attention lavished on the big players at the U.N. Climate Summit in Paris this week, it was ultimately the leaders of the smallest and most vulnerable countries that are having the most say in how an eventual climate change agreement may shape up. These countries, many of which are mere specks in the middle of vast oceans on … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian's nude desert photoshoot will leave you thirsty
Kim Kardashian has a pretty fun idea for a pregnancy ritual: Go to the desert, slather on some body paint and pose for some nude photos Kardashian shared a new photoshoot on her app and website from just before she became pregnant with the second blessed child of Yeezus. See also: 20 gifts for people who want to live like the … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's logo accidentally puts Rosa Parks in the back of a bus
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke Tuesday on the anniversary of Rosa Parks' Dec. 1, 1955 arrest for refusing to give her bus seat to a white passenger. The event sparked the boycott of Montgomery buses by black Americans to protest segregated seating. But Clinton, the current frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, also marked the occasion with a special … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb forces humans to travel to special one-day office to see its housing data
NEW YORK CITY — "Have him call Peter when he gets here and we'll show him the data." With that message emailed to my editor, I was cast out on the rainy streets of New York in search of Airbnb's long-awaited treasure trove of data shedding light on the usage habits, financial impact and maybe, just maybe, the legality of its … [Link]
Mashable » 13 of the most empowering moments from 2015
What a year From heartbreak and tragedy to love and triumph, 2015 was filled with moments that changed us forever See also: These women used social media to reclaim their bodies As a reflection on what we gained this year, Mashable has collected a few of the most empowering events that left us in awe of the resilience, generosity and kindness … [Link]
Mashable » Mystery surrounds death of newly elected Alaska mayor
What killed the mayor of Juneau, Alaska? That's the question residents of Alaska’s remote capital are asking on Tuesday, one day after the city's newly elected mayor was found dead on the floor of his home with unspecified injuries to his body. "The mayor did have injuries," Juneau police spokesperson Erann Kalwara told Mashable, confirming local reports. "We have not confirmed … [Link]
Popular Science » This Professor Calculated The True Cost of Destroying The Death Star
Death Star Near Alderaan Screenshot by author, from YouTube Everyone, from President Obama down to a lowly moisture farmer on Tatooine can agree that planet-destroying weapons are bad news. Barring a few Imperial hold-outs, it’s clear that not only is the Death Star massively expensive, the best case for using a Death Star is war crimes on a galactic scale. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mad Max: Fury Road' wins the first big prize of movie awards season
LOS ANGELES — Oh, what a day … what a lovely day! The National Board of Review named Mad Max: Fury Road as the best film of 2015, the first major prize of the movie awards season and a certain turbo boost for the Oscar chances of George Miller's visual masterwork. SEE ALSO: 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Review: Drive like … [Link]
Mashable » Why Kylie Jenner has pissed off people who actually use wheelchairs
The day Amy Richardson had a photoshoot, they needed to use a wheelchair. Richardson, who uses the pronouns they, them and their, called the studio to make sure they could still access the building to be photographed. But once the studio heard Richardson's inquiry, they hung up. Studio representatives did eventually call back, only to say the shoot was off because … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands protest in London on eve of Syria airstrikes vote
On the eve of a one-day debate and vote in the House of Commons on airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria, thousands of people gathered in London's Parliament Square calling for lawmakers to reject the plan. See also: Britain's Labour Party faces big rift over airstrikes in Syria Cries of 'DO NOT BOMB' echo off the buildings outside … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars R2-D2 & C-3PO Ceramic Bowl Set
Yes, these are indeed the droids you’re looking for… in your kitchen cabinets! Artoo and Threepio are at your beck and call with this R2-D2 & C-3PO Ceramic Bowl Set. With a 6 1/2″ top diameter, R2’s a little bigger than his golden buddy. Both hold over 3 cups of… whatever. Use ’em for the aforementioned chips and dip. Pour … [Link]
Mashable » Max Zuckerberg has the Internet in a baby frenzy
Welcome to the world, Max Zuckerberg. Important things to know: there's a movie about your dad, and also your birth triggered a $45 billion donation to charity. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan announced the birth of their daughter, Max Zuckerberg on Tuesday. The new parents made the announcement in a Facebook note, saying that they would also be giving away 99% … [Link]
Popular Science » Airbus Wants To Save Minutes By Radically Rethinking Airplanes And Airports
Detail, Airbus Patent For Airplane Compartments United States Patent and Trademark Office Airplane passengers are terrible cargo. They’re autonomous, they don’t always follow instructions perfectly, and they need to take some time to settle into place before they’re comfortable and calm enough to move. In an efficiency-minded business like air travel, profit margin can hinge on how quickly airplanes land, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Developers Should Pivot to the Industrial Internet
It’s only natural that developers have been focused on the consumer space: apps that transform the way we communicate, get around town, and shop. After all, we’re all consumers, right? But the Industrial Internet is magnitudes larger than the Consumer Internet and ripe with opportunity for developers.
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Slashdot » Software Engineer Liz Bennett Talks About Being a Woman in a Nearly All Male Workplace (Video)
This conversation was generated by a post Eric S. Raymond published on his "Armed and Dangerous" blog that said, "…if you are any kind of open-source leader or senior figure who is male, do not be alone with any female, ever, at a technical conference. Try to avoid even being alone, ever, because there is a chance that a 'women … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Twilio, UserBob, Hyperwallet, cuteRadio, LeadFinch, Amitad
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Taking a selfie with your burrito captures the true meaning of friendship
Nothing beats capturing the pure joy of the perfect moment with your best friend. Especially if that friend is a burrito. When you're spending time with the one person (or, perhaps one object) that you love the most, it's important to remember the time you share together, which is why foodies on Instagram are taking selfies with their gigantic burritos See … [Link]
Mashable » Sweet couple overcomes dementia to relive the night they met in an ad that will make you cry
The holiday season is here, and that means advertisers are laying on the tear-jerking sentimentality even harder than usual. A new spot for Swiss photo album brand iFolor captures the flash of recognition in the eyes of a man suffering with dementia after a thoughtful Christmas gift from his wife transports him back to the New Year's Eve party where … [Link]
Mashable » Hoverboard on fire: Man's scooter combusts on sidewalk
Gulf Shores resident Timothy Cade claims that his "hoverboard" scooter caught fire just three days after buying it from a seller on Amazon. Cade told WKRG TV, “I came outside, turned it on, came down the sidewalk not even a 100 feet, and it exploded,” [Additional reporting by Storyful]Read more: http://on.mash.to/1Tsvw4a Read more…More about Tech, Dev Design, Gadgets, Us, and Videos … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars'-themed movie theater lets you watch from inside the Death Star
Nothing sets the mood for a little dramatic tension like a Death Star hanging from the ceiling like a disco ball. In that spirit, there's now a movie theater with a permanent Star Wars theme The new Alamo Drafthouse in La Vista, NE — near Omaha — pays tribute to the the beloved franchise with a lobby devoted to a galaxy … [Link]
Mashable » Kal Penn explains credit scores
Everyone’s heard of a credit score, but what goes into your personal number may surprise you. Promoted by Wells Fargo. Read more…More about Personal Finance, Banking, Money, Credit, and Credit Score [Link]
Mashable » Kal Penn explains compound interest
Compound interest is like a magic trick that happens inside your savings account. Promoted by Wells Fargo. Read more…More about Personal Finance, Banking, Money, Savings, and Business
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Mashable » Kal Penn explains certificates of deposit
Why a CD is a great way to invest your money. Promoted by Wells Fargo. Read more…More about Personal Finance, Banking, Money, Savings, and Cd [Link]
Mashable » VTech says hack put more than 6 million kids' accounts at risk
The VTech data breach story just continues to get worse. The toymaker on Tuesday confirmed that more than 10 million user accounts — including 6.3 million accounts attached to children — were breached because of the company's security practices. See also: The VTech data breach shows kids are just as vulnerable to hacking The data breach — first reported by Lorenzo … [Link]
Mashable » Tina Fey and Amy Poehler know you really want toilet paper for Christmas
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are two of the only people you can trust in this world. So when they tell you to buy toilet paper as a gift, you'd better do it. Wine, however, should not be gifted to your loved ones and acquaintances and should instead be given directly to Tina Fey, as revealed in videos the two made … [Link]
Popular Science » New Form Of Carbon Is Harder Than Diamonds, And Glows
Microdiamonds An image of microdiamonds created using the same technique that researchers used to create Q-carbon. NC State University Diamonds might be forever, but they're no longer the hardest form of carbon on the planet. Sorry, diamonds. In a series of recently published papers, including a paper published this week in the Journal of Applied Physics, researchers from North Carolina … [Link]
Mashable » There is no such thing as a 'male' or 'female' brain, study shows
There is no such thing as a "male brain" or a "female brain," new research finds. Instead, men and women's brains are an unpredictable mishmash of malelike and femalelike features, the study concludes. Even in brain regions previously thought to show differences based on sex, variability is more common than consistency. SEE ALSO: 10 surprising facts about a woman's brain "Our … [Link]
Slashdot » Skip the Picks; Expert Uses Hammer To Open a Master Lock
itwbennett writes: Buyer beware. If it's security you're looking for, the #3 Master Lock might not be for you. In a video, locksport enthusiast Bosnian Bill demonstrates how to open a new #3 Master Lock using a small brass hammer — in under 90 seconds. This video is just one of several videos he's produced focusing on defeating the security … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The True Reason Behind Climate Change [Comic]
We all know that climate change is of supernatural/godly origins, right? 🙂 [Source: Optipess Comics | Like Optipess on Facebook | Follow Optipess on Twitter] The post The True Reason Behind Climate Change [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook's CEO Is Donating 99 Percent of His Shares To Honor His Daughter’s Birth
Mark Zuckerberg Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg just announced the birth of his first child with his wife Priscilla Chan, along with the huge news that he will be donating a large portion of his wealth to "advancing human potential and promoting equality." Zuckerberg and Chan made the announcement in a lengthy Facebook post addressed to his daughter, Max. "We will … [Link]
Slashdot » The Brains of Men and Women Aren't Really That Different, Study Finds
sciencehabit writes: In the mid-19th century, researchers claimed they could tell the sex of an individual just by looking at their disembodied brain. But a new study (abstract) finds that human brains do not fit neatly into "male" and "female" categories. Indeed, all of our brains seem to share a patchwork of forms; some that are more common in males, … [Link]
Mashable » How does your entire credit history get broken down into one number?
Video: Mashable Studios There may or may not be a shrink-ray involved. Everyone's heard of a credit score, but what goes into your personal number may surprise you. Watch as Kal Penn walks you through how to put up a high score. Read more… More about Personal Finance, Banking, Money, Credit, and Loan [Link]
Mashable » 5.3 million reasons to figure out what the heck compound interest is
Video: Mashable Studios Yes, the reasons are dollars. Compound interest is like a magic trick that happens inside your savings account. But you need a little more than a tap of a wand to make it happen. Check out Kal Penn explaining the financial lesson you probably learned (but forgot) when you were 10 years old. Read more… More about … [Link]
Popular Science » The Future Of Gene Editing Is Being Decided Right Now
CRISPR The new DNA splicing tool, CRISPR, got a lot of coverage this year, including its own joke hashtag. Nishimasu et al, 2014 Today, hundreds of scientists are gathered in Washington, D.C. for the international summit on genome editing. The three-day conference will discuss the ethical and appropriate use of all genome-editing technologies, but it will likely pay close attention … [Link]
Mashable » We found Amy Schumer's underwear
Amy Schumer has been making headlines for what she isn't wearing in Pirelli's 2016 calendar, but let's talk about what she does have on The comedian and actress, shot by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz, appears almost completely nude except for a subtle, sheer pair of panties The actress posed in UK lingerie brand Mimi Holliday's "Puffin Classic Knicker," available online now … [Link]
Mashable » Apple stores turn logos red in honor of World AIDS Day
If you walk past one of a few key Apple stores on Tuesday, you might notice a change in its minimal white logo. The company continued its tradition of turning its store's logos red in recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. An estimated 35 million people worldwide are living with HIV, the viral infection that can lead to AIDS, … [Link]
Mashable » Carrie Fisher hated losing 35 pounds for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
Once Princess Leia, always Princess Leia — as long as you keep the weight off In an interview with Good Housekeeping, Carrie Fisher says she was asked to lose weight in order to reprise her iconic role in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens. "They don’t want to hire all of me — only about three-quarters!" she tells the magazine. … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg and his wife welcome baby girl into a flawed world
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla have welcomed Max, their baby girl, into the world. Maxima Chan Zuckerberg was born 7 lbs, 8 ozs early in the week of Thanksgiving, according to a Facebook spokesperson. Zuckerberg announced the birth in a Facebook note on Tuesday See also: Mark Zuckerberg and his wife welcome baby girl into a flawed world "Your mother … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mona Lisa Goes 3D For Blind Art-Lovers
Classical paintings could be recreated in 3D for blind and visually impaired art lovers if a crowdfunding campaign proves successful. The Unseen Art project wants to use 3D printers to produce tactile versions of paintings. The plan is to not only make the 3D artworks available for galleries but also to share the print files as open source so that … [Link]
Slashdot » NSF Antes Up $200K For Spin-off of Microsoft-Funded 'Code Trip' TV Show
theodp writes: The Microsoft-sponsored PBS 'reality' show Code Trip, in which Roadtrip Nation and Microsoft YouthSpark partnered to send three students across the U.S. on a "transformative journey into computer science" is getting a spin-off. According to the National Science Foundation Award Abstract for a Computer Science Roadtrip (CS Roadtrip), $199,866.00 in funding has been awarded for a pilot project … [Link]
Mashable » Mystery deepens over missing Chicago police shooting video
In October last year, a Chicago police officer fatally shot a black teenager 16 times. But not until city officials were forced to release video of the shooting more than a year later, did the shooting receive national attention The police car dash cam video, which showed the officer Jason Van Dyke shooting Laquan McDonald over and over even as the … [Link]
Mashable » Scotland's future is at stake in the new trailer for 'Outlander' Season 2
After a series of traumatic trials in their relationship, Outlander's Jamie and Claire have set sail for France with a baby on the way. Of course, they're not out of the woods yet. From the looks of its first trailer, Season 2 will see Jamie and a heavily pregnant Claire attempt to change history and stop the oncoming war that … [Link]
Mashable » WhatsApp for Android blocks links to competing messenger Telegram
After Facebook began blocking links to an allegedly spammy website last month, WhatsApp appears to be doing the same to another competitor. First spotted by Reddit users on Monday, messaging giant WhatsApp's Android app is apparently blocking links containing the word "telegram," which happens to be the name of a competing messenger service. The issue only appears on WhatsApp's Android app … [Link]
Mashable » 13 scrumptious latkes recipes that will seriously impress your bubbie
Image: Mashable Composite, Joy of Kosher, Busy in Brooklyn, an2nee, I Am a Food BlogWhen Hanukkah starts on Sunday night, people around the world will celebrate in the most delicious way they know how: eating latkes loaded with sour cream and apple sauce until their hearts threaten to explode Hanukkah, the eight-night festival of lights, commemorates the victory of the … [Link]
Mashable » 12 photos of Rosa Parks to celebrate her historic act of resistance
On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks defied the segregationist Jim Crow laws of the time and refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus for a white male passenger. Though she wasn't the first to disobey the city's laws, her act of resistance, 60 years ago today, came to be a definitive symbol of the civil rights movement … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Fassbender madly haunts the doom-metal version of 'Macbeth'
Michael Fassbender has one particular smile, a spine-chilling rictus grin, which seems to come from just this side of the grave. The cold mystery of that smile is, in a strange way, part of his tremendous appeal. Fassbender only deploys that look a few times while playing the lord who takes the throne of Scotland by treachery and violence. Even … [Link]
Popular Science » Beijing's Epic Smog Alert Shows Why Environmental Policies Matter
A breath of fresh air can be hard to come by, especially in certain parts of the world. Today in China's capital, Beijing, air pollution soared to 35 times accepted safety levels, leaving the government to order schools to close and residents to stay indoors. The alert level remains at Orange, one level below the highest alert which would force … [Link]
Mashable » A man's hoverboard exploded in flames while he was riding it, he says
An Alabama man is claiming that his hoverboard spontaneously combusted while he was riding the two-wheeled scooter, a situation that is unfortunately not an isolated incident Timothy Cade from Gulf Shores, Ala. claims that the hoverboard he owned for just three days "exploded" just a few moments after he started riding it on Friday. See also: Your hoverboard won't fly … [Link]
Mashable » Penelope Cruz is a really, really, ridiculously good swimmer in new 'Zoolander 2' trailer
A new international trailer for Zoolander 2 wants you to know that swimsuit models are not, in fact, useless. Though many of the clips from the new trailer are ones we've seen before (i.e., the controversial Benedict Cumberbatch scene that instigated a boycott petition), we also see more of Cruz's swimsuit-model-turned-Interpol-agen~ Not only is she really, really, ridiculously good-looking, she's … [Link]
Slashdot » Xbox Kinect Technology Helps Create Higher-Quality X-Rays
An anonymous reader writes: A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, has adapted a gaming system to help radiographers improve the quality of X-rays. The technology, originally developed for Microsoft Kinect, has been amended to provide a useful tool for measuring the thickness of body parts and monitor movement and positioning in the X-ray field … [Link]
Mashable » How an exclusive Tribeca gym helps clients optimize their lives
Stephen Cheuk is founder of S10 Training in Tribeca, and attention to detail plus a strong dose of self-discipline is his magic formula. The S10 system hinges on achieving an optimal body fat index — sub-10% for men, sub-15% for women — via weight-heavy training tactics and nutrition planning. S10's unique approach, in conjunction with lots of personalization and design-savvy, has … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Metal Earth 3D Model Kits – The Avengers
I’ve posted Metal Earth’s awesome Star Wars model kits in the past, but these kits featuring Iron Man, War Machine, Captain America’s Shield and Thor’s Hammer look absolutely fantastic! No glue or solder needed, but some nose pliers might be helpful for assembly. [Metal Earth 3D Model Kits Marvel Avengers Set of 4 Iron Man – War Machine – Captain … [Link]
Mashable » The force of flavor is strong with 'Star Wars' ice cream
Awaken your palate with ice cream inspired by Star Wars. Ample Hills Creamery in Brooklyn, NY is offering two flavors you can eat while binge-watching the first six movies in preparation for The Force Awakens: The Light Side and The Light Side. Presumably, the latter is more dedicated to causing brain freeze. See also: Countdown to 'The Force Awakens' with our … [Link]
Mashable » The Star Wars Rebel Alliance was great for humanity, bad for business, new analysis shows
The Rebel Alliance: Great for people, bad for business. That's the conclusion of a new economic analysis about just what kind of economic reality the galaxy faced after the destruction of the second Death Star and presumed decline of the Empire in "Return of the Jedi." Zachary Feinstein, an assistant professor of electrical and system engineering at Washington University in St. … [Link]
Mashable » Man is amazed at the awkward way this bug poops
After 35 seconds of filming what appears to be a katydid awkwardly shaking as it walks, the cameraman finally realizes just what that weird bug was up to "What's he doing?" the man asks himself, only to quickly realize that the bug was, in fact, defecating "Aww, he's taking a shit," the man says in amazement Nature: endless entertainment [H/T:Reddit] … [Link]
Mashable » Turtle smuggler, found with 51 reptiles in his pants, pleads guilty
A Canadian man who was caught smuggling 51 turtles in his pants across the Detroit-Windsor border into Canada last year pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday. Kai Xu was arrested last year at the Canadian border when officials discovered the dozens of turtles — which were very much alive — strapped to his legs and around his groin. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Innocent baby gets pranked for the first time
First steps are cool and all, but do you remember the first time you were pranked? One day, this toddler might tell her progeny about the time she was toddling harmlessly in the living room — the same day her sister snuck around the corner for a classic jump scare. But for now, tiny human, it's time to plot revenge. … [Link]
Mashable » This 5-year-old girl is a better drummer than you'll ever be
Eduarda Henklein is a 5-year-old whose drumming skills are NOT to be underestimated This little percussion prodigy performs System Of A Down's "Toxicity" on her drum set and looks like a total pro while doing so And if this makes you feel inadequate about your own musical skills, well — join the club. One doctor claims he has the secret … [Link]
Mashable » Kind dog-lover knits cheery holiday sweaters for homeless pups
Jan Brown is on a mission to keep dogs warm — one sweater at a time. The 52-year-old woman from Sunderland, England, has knitted more than 300 festive sweaters for homeless greyhounds, according to Caters News Agency. The wool knits are made with care; just one can take Brown up to 20 hours to complete See also: Australia's oldest man likes … [Link]
Slashdot » Washington Hosts Summit On Gene Editing and 'Designer Babies'
An anonymous reader sends word that a three-day summit has begun in Washington to discuss the future of genetic engineering. It has a particular focus on the CRISPR technique, which has made gene editing quicker and more robust than ever before. "The reason CRISPR is so controversial is that it works well on 'germline' cells, such as sperm, eggs and … [Link]
Popular Science » New Dinosaur Footprints Show Sauropods Frolicked In Shallow Water
Dinosaurs in Scotland An artist's impression of what the Scottish island of Skye might have looked like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Jon Hoad/University of Edinburgh Dinosaurs ruled the world for over 180 million years, spreading across the oceans and continents. After all that time, it stands to reason that they left a few things behind. We've all seen fossils … [Link]
Mashable » Animated short is hilarious tale of an innocent romance gone bad
One man's attempt at romance reveals a martial arts, life lesson.Credits: Writer/composer: Jerry ZuckerAnimator: Orrin Zuckerhttp://www.itsjerrytime.com/ Read more…More about Date, Romance, Watercooler, Videos, and Karate
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DEAL: These Popular Studio Ghibli Movies (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) are just $12.99 Today!
I know for a fact that many of you guys simply adore anything that comes from Studio Ghibli, and today, Amazon is offering five super popular movies on Blu-Ray from the studio for just $12.99! –My Neighbor Totoro (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) – $26.50 12.99 (51% Off) –Howl’s Moving Castle (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) – $26.50 12.99 (51% Off) –Ponyo (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD … [Link]
Mashable » Why it's not too late to get excited about CDs (seriously)
Video: Mashable Studios Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999. A CD – or certificate of deposit – is a great way to invest your money. And it has nothing to do with music. Watch Kal Penn explain why CDs are a lot more useful than you think. Read more… More about Personal Finance, Banking, Money, Savings, and Cd [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic – Skyrim: Beginning vs. End
A fantastic comic by George Rottkamp and Tristan Cooper from Dorkly taking a look at how players handle various situation at the beggining vs. the end of Skyrim. 
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Mashable » One doctor claims he has the secret to calming down a crying baby
Since the beginning of time, parents have been trying just about everything possible to calm a crying baby. Everyone has their own technique and secret, however, Dr. Robert Hamilton, a pediatrician from Santa Monica, California, has his own trick — and it may not be a method you'd think of on your own. Hamilton, who has been practicing pediatrics for … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate the year in books with MashableReads at our holiday party
Ain’t no party like a book club party! To celebrate the MashableReads community and all of the new books published in 2015, join MashableReads for a special end of the year book party. Expect spiked hot chocolate, fancy cheese and great friends ready to chat about books. via GIPHY See also: 13 wintry books to keep you cozy during a snowstorm … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Marine convicted of killing transgender woman in the Philippines
OLONGAPO, Philippines — A Philippine court on Tuesday convicted a U.S. Marine of killing a Filipino last year after he discovered she was a transgender woman in a hotel while he was on a break after participating in joint military exercises in the country. Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted of homicide by first strangling Jennifer Laude and then dunking … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Cloud Platform Updates Include Custom Machine Types
Google Cloud Platform has seen a busy November with regular feature updates, services going GA and a focus on ensuring that the platform delivers flexibility, scale and ease of operation.
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Mashable » More parents are naming their kids after Instagram filters
While some expecting parents find inspiration for baby names from family tradition or literature, others turn to Instagram. The list of top baby names of 2015, released by BabyCenter.com on Tuesday, saw a rise in the number of technology- and science-inspired names. The website has been releasing an annual list for at least 15 years. See also: Here's what today's kids … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla May Separate Itself From Thunderbird Email Client
An anonymous reader writes: A company-wide memo distributed throughout the Mozilla Foundation by chairperson Mitchell Baker argues that the organization should disentangle itself from the Thunderbird email client in order to focus on Firefox. She said, "Today Thunderbird developers spend much of their time responding to changes made in core Mozilla systems and technologies. At the same time, build, Firefox, … [Link]
Mashable » Australian politician's son is a delightful little Scrooge in family Christmas card
Not everyone is feeling the holiday spirit yet. Andrew Leigh, a member of the Australian House of Representatives, sat down with his lovely family to take their annual Christmas card, but his youngest son was feeling like a bit of a Scrooge in front of the cameras. See also: Most Awesome Kid Ever Really Doesn't Care About Meeting Obama And the … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Hundreds Of Exoplanets Twirl Around Their Stars In This Mesmerizing Animation
Video of Kepler Orrery IV Between 2009 and 2013, the Kepler telescope stared at a patch of stars in some faraway constellations. It waited patiently for planets to cross in front of those stars, detecting their presence when light from the star dipped. A technical failure interrupted Kepler's stargazing in 2013, but not before the telescope tracked down and confirmed … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Tom Hiddleston play Hank Williams in first 'I Saw the Light' trailer
Tom Hiddleston has traded the Queen's English for a Southern drawl in his new film The first trailer for I Saw the Light, a Hank Williams biopic starring the English actor, has finally arrived. And Hiddleston seems to be in fine country form, droppin' his g's and strumming the guitar just like Williams would See also: Tom Hiddleston did his … [Link]
Mashable » 3 unique ways you can give back this Giving Tuesday
Now that all the turkey leftovers are gone and your holiday shopping is underway, it's time to think about giving back. Giving Tuesday was founded in 2012 as a day to encourage people to give back to their communities after the consumer-driven madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Since its inception, it's contributed to an estimated 470% increase in online … [Link]
Popular Science » Behold, The First Atlas Of Ceres
Ceres is no moon, but it did help to kill a planet. The large dwarf planet, originally classified as a real planet, was one of several celestial bodies that called into question Pluto’s own status. Thanks to NASA’s Dawn spacecraft, earlier this year humans got a close look at Ceres for the first time. The images together revealed some stunning … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen's U.S. sales drop 24% in November
Volkswagen of America posted its November sales figures Tuesday morning, reporting a 24.72% drop in overall sales compared to November 2014. See also: Report: VW execs knew about emissions 'irregularities' a year ago In total, the company sold 23,882 cars in November 2015, compared to 31,725 cars during the same time last year. VW attributes the sales drop to the stop-sale … [Link]
Mashable » Putin bans Turkish turkeys, fruit and athletes
It wasn't long ago that Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan were pals. The two even enjoyed a friendly exchange at the G20 Summit in Turkey just two weeks ago. But much has changed in the days since Turkey shot down a Russian Su-24 jet it says violated its airspace despite repeated warnings. A Russian pilot and rescuer worker died in … [Link]
Mashable » When a cab didn't show, this guy gave Public Enemy a ride to their own gig
If your taxi fails to show up, it's good to know that your fans have your back. Rap legends Public Enemy were already running late to their gig in Sheffield, England when their cab was nowhere to be found. Enter: Kevin Wells and his Ford Focus. See also: St. Vincent worked as a waitress at a Mexican restaurant this weekend The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Neil deGrasse Tyson: Millennium Falcon or Starship Enterprise? [Video]
There is no question as to which space vehicle Neil deGrasse Tyson would choose. [National Geographic] The post Neil deGrasse Tyson: Millennium Falcon or Starship Enterprise? [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Opinion split over ‘on demand’ drug that reduces risk of HIV
Antiviral drug Truvada is at the heart of a debate over its potential for protecting people who engage in sex without using condoms
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Mashable » Vin Diesel posts touching Instagram tribute to Paul Walker on 2-year anniversary of his death
Fast and Furious costars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker were as close as actual brothers until Walker was involved in a fatal car crash in 2013. Monday marked the two-year anniversary of Walker's death, and Diesel shared a bittersweet Instagram photo to pay tribute to his friend. The photo featured the two actors sitting next to one another, with "Brotherhood has … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton will use first-ever Quora chat to blast Republicans on Obamacare
Hillary Clinton will mark a first in the digital campaign era on Tuesday, when she’ll become the first presidential candidate to answer questions on Quora. Clinton will discuss ways to reduce costs for prescription drugs, and will defend Obamacare in a Q&A on the site, according to a Clinton campaign official. According to an excerpt provided to Mashable from a Clinton … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Julianne Moore cry in the faces of unsuspecting tourists
If you wouldn't pay a quarter to see Julianne Moore perform her heartbreaking monologue from The Kids Are All Right inches away from your face, you need to reevaluate your priorities In a new Billy on the Street segment, Moore braves Times Square — not quite the ideal market for her restrained, elegant performances — to compete with out-of-work actors … [Link]
Mashable » Adele and Lionel Richie 'are talking' about saying hello in person
LONDON — Adele hanging up on Lionel Richie is a moment that will go down in pop culture history. Very little would make last month's mashup better — except, perhaps, if the two said "Hello" IRL See also: Hello from the holding page: Internet fails to get Adele pre-sale tickets Well, along with revealing that he thought the "Hello" mashup was … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton affectionately refers to Mitt Romney as 'Mittens'
If we've learned anything from the new set of Hillary Clinton emails that the State Department released on Monday, it's that Clinton has mastered the fine art of nicknames — a quality we should all take into consideration in the voting booth Among the 7,800 pages of emails released, one stood out: On Jan. 22, 2012, Clinton referred to Mitt Romney … [Link]
Mashable » The touching, true tale of how a tiger and goat became best friends
At the Primorsky Safari Park in eastern Russia, a billy goat named Timur was released into the enclosure of a rare Amur tigress to be eaten. But instead, they became friends and now live in harmony. Staff at the park say they are feeding the tigress regularly to make sure that Timur survives. [Additional reporting by The Associated Press] Read more: … [Link]
Mashable » Chicago mayor fires police superintendent after new evidence in Laquan McDonald case
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy on Tuesday, one week after the city released video of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shooting a black teenager named Laquan McDonald Emanuel praised McCarthy, but said the city's trust in police department leadership had eroded in the past month See also: Missing footage, lingering mistrust: Video of officer … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, Christmas lights can screw up your Wi-Fi, but not how you might think
Yes, Christmas lights can have an effect on your Wi-Fi. No, Wi-Fi isn't waging war on Christmas Ofcom, an independent UK regulator of communications, released a Wi-Fi Checker app Tuesday. In its press release, Ofcom notes that Christmas lights are one of many things that can affect Wi-Fi signal performance. See also: Get ready for Li-Fi, a technology 100 times faster … [Link]
Slashdot » DHS Offering Free Vulnerability Scans, Penetration Tests
tsu doh nimh writes: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been quietly launching stealthy cyber attacks against a range of private U.S. companies — mostly banks and energy firms. These digital intrusion attempts, commissioned in advance by the private sector targets themselves, are part of a little-known program at DHS designed to help 'critical infrastructure' companies shore up … [Link]
Mashable » Presenting #Force4Ham, the hashtag you've been waiting for
When J.J. Abrams told Jimmy Fallon that Lin Manuel Miranda had written new music for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the world was not preparedStar Wars enthusiasts and fans of Miranda's Hamilton — the year's buzziest Broadway show — quickly banded together, and the result is the beautiful #Force4Ham hashtag. See also: Praise the Force: Harrison Ford finally likes 'Star Wars' … [Link]
Mashable » 'A new Rose': Life and love for a Kenyan woman with HIV
HOMA BAY, Kenya — It was at her cousin’s wedding that Rose realized something was wrong She had been living in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, making a living as a hairdresser. But at her cousin’s wedding, Rose’s eyes started to fail. She was beginning to go blind. Beyond the devastation of possibly losing her eyesight, it would mean losing her … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking Tumblr shares the last texts before relationships ended
The last time you text with someone — whether the conversation is funny, mundane or biting — can be haunting. Emily Trunko, 15, is the curator behind the Tumblr The Last Message Received, which is dedicated to the final texts users received from exes, former friends and even deceased love ones See also: Adele's isolated vocal track of 'Hello' from 'SNL' … [Link]
Mashable » Smithsonian museum launches new initiative to explore 'Giving in America'
A Smithsonian museum is launching a new initiative exploring the ways giving is woven into American life, whether it's a multimillion-dollar school endowment, nights spent battling blazes by a volunteer firefighter, or other contributions of time and money. The National Museum of American History's announcement of a plan to collect, research and exhibit artifacts documenting the nation's legacy of philanthropy coincides … [Link]
Mashable » Here are your new 'Destiny' challenges for the week of Dec. 1
Tuesday 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: 'Just Cause 3' thrills, but it wants for any sense of … [Link]
Mashable » China to crack down on drone delivery in urban areas
Is drone delivery the future of e-commerce? That's an open question, but the concept looks to be taking a big blow in China this month, with authorities slated to roll out regulations that will reportedly ban urban drone delivery. Currently, drones exist in a relatively unregulated space in China. But at the General Aviation Development Summit in Beijing last week, China … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hundreds of giant dinosaur footprints found in Scottish lagoon
A huge collection of 170-million-year-old sauropod footprints has been discovered by accident in a lagoon on the Isle of Skye
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Mashable » Jerry Seinfeld will have a series at New York City's Beacon Theatre in 2016
He made a sitcom, he made a web series, yada yada yada. Now he's going to perform monthly in New York City. The Madison Square Garden Company revealed on Tuesday that beloved comedian Jerry Seinfeld will soon begin a residency at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre. Seinfeld is set to perform once a month for the first half of 2016 in a series … [Link]
Mashable » Coney Island's heyday was basically wall-to-wall people
1903Spectators watch as riders plunge down the "Shooting the Chute" ride at Luna Park at Coney Island.Image: Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesConey Island, a four-mile spit of beachfront land in southeast Brooklyn. The island was attractive for being close enough to Manhattan for an easy day trip, but far enough away to feel like a proper vacation.Coney Island first became a popular resort area with … [Link]
Slashdot » Experimental Study of 29 Polyhedral Dice Using Rolling Machine, OpenCV Analysis
enFi writes: All dice are slightly unfair; automating 3k rolls x 29 dice allows detailed exploration. For example: GameScience claims their d20s are fairest, and actually has the fairest die in the study. Chessex d20s are consistently mid-range and all favor the same numbers; Wiz Dice d20s are highly variable (some rival GameScience). Shape differences measurable with calipers account for … [Link]
Mashable » New Chrome update can save up to 70% of your precious data
Carefully managing how much data you use on your phone so you don't exceed your bandwidth cap can be real hassle if you don't have an unlimited data plan. To ease that stress, Google has updated its Data Saver feature for Chrome on Android to reduce data consumption by up to 70%. See also: A much-needed Chrome update will save more … [Link]
Mashable » John Stamos congratulates newlywed Mary-Kate Olsen with sweet Instagram
In lieu of the bride's preferred gift — extra bowls of cigarettes — Mary-Kate Olsen's former Full House co-star John Stamos posted a sweet throwback shot to celebrate her recent wedding to Olivier Sarkozy. The photo, also featuring Mary-Kate's twin sister Ashley, goes back to the trio's days playing Michelle Tanner and Uncle Jesse — back when sunglasses were cooler. See … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Why has Peter Sutcliffe been in Broadmoor for so long?
Doctors have recommended that the "Yorkshire Ripper", serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, should be transferred to a specialist prison unit – but why now?
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Mashable » A corgi on the wrong flight ended up in Hawaii instead of Mississippi
A corgi named Bethany had quite the day on Saturday after an airline mixup put her on a flight to Honolulu, Hawaii, instead of Mississippi. Bethany was scheduled to fly from Seattle to her new home in Mississippi, with a connecting flight in Dallas. However, in Dallas, American Airlines accidentally placed Bethany on the wrong flight, causing her to end up … [Link]
Mashable » The most powerful climate quotes from the first day of COP21 in Paris
More than 140 world leaders gathered for that start of the U.N. climate talks in Paris on Monday. The goal of this summit is a new global climate treaty, involving all nations, that would enter force in the year 2020 and help the world avoid the worst consequences of manmade global warming. Here are the highlights from day one. Read more…More … [Link]
Mashable » How to halt credit card fraud this holiday season
Hundreds of financial institutions issue credit cards to millions of individuals. Today, more than 77% of U.S. consumers carry one or more credit cards, and nearly three quarters of cardholders use them for holiday shopping. But now credit card fraud is more frequent than everNearly 32 million 3 U.S. consumers were victimized by credit card breaches last year, with the holiday … [Link]
Mashable » Make a video call or take a selfie from the comfort of 'Minecraft'
Watch out, Minecraft players: selfie sticks are invading. Minecraft's creative players have built everything from battle arenas to replicas of Westeros inside the game's blocky confines. Now they'll also be able to text selfies of their Minecraft avatars to their friends and video call real phones using their own in-game phone See also: The hobbits of the Shire now have a … [Link]
Mashable » Ed Sheeran and Rihanna are Spotify UK's most streamed artists of 2015
LONDON — Streaming giant Spotify has released UK and global data for the site's most streamed artists, albums and tracks of 2015. See also: Drake is Spotify's most globally streamed artist of the year UK data shows that the Top Male Artists in the country are Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd and Drake, who take first, second and third places respectively. Rihanna, … [Link]
Mashable » Woman charged with animal cruelty after posting this photo of her dog
A Florida woman who posted a Facebook photo showing her chocolate lab's snout bound with duct tape was the center of an Internet-led hunt as thousands attempted to track her down. Now, she has been arrested in North Carolina and charged with animal cruelty. The dog, "Brown," is unharmed. See also: Abused rescue dog is treated to the best day ever … [Link]
Popular Science » ‘Gabriel’ Is A New Artificial Intelligence Named After The Messenger Angel
Angel Gabriel fresco A fresco depicting the archangel Gabriel in the Holy Cathedral of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, Greece. Wikimedia Commons (CC-By-2.5) If your conversations with digital personal assistants like Apple's Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana, or Google Now haven’t been useful enough, a new challenger of Biblical proportions is about to arrive. Gabriel, a project by researchers at Carnegie Mellon … [Link]
Mashable » Praise the Force: Harrison Ford finally likes 'Star Wars'
Han watched first. Harrison Ford is living a life most nerds would kill for. He already got to play Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy, and to reprise the role in J.J. Abrams' upcoming sequel — and now he's revealed that he just saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens, weeks before it opens to the general public. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Generous couple leaves $500,000 check in Salvation Army kettle, a new record
One couple to decided to pay it forward in a big way this Thanksgiving when they left a $500,000 check in a Salvation Army donation kettle outside a Cub Foods grocery store in Rosemount, Minnesota, on Saturday The couple, who prefers to remain anonymous, told The Salvation Army they made the record donation "in hopes of encouraging others to give as … [Link]
Slashdot » Phishing Blast Uses Dropbox To Target Hong Kong Journalists
itwbennett writes: Researchers at FireEye have disclosed an ongoing Phishing campaign targeting pro-democracy media organizations in Hong Kong that's using Dropbox storage services as a command and control (C2) hub, writes CSO's Steve Ragan. 'The attacks are using basic emails trapped with documents that deliver a malware payload called LowBall,' says Ragan. 'LowBall is a basic backdoor that uses a … [Link]
Mashable » These Pringles scented candles are every meat lover's dream
LONDON — Why bother filling your house with the scent of frankincense and cinnamon this Christmas when there's the promise of infusing the air around you with the delicate aroma of pigs in blankets. Pringles is trying out a range of scented candles – yes, candles – in the UK with a selection of three scents, Pigs in Blankets, Texas BBQ … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hey Siri, how do we make virtual assistants more trustworthy?
AI assistants often leave us cold and reflect tedious cultural stereotypes, but insights from psychology can help them become much more appealing
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Mashable » Carrie Fisher does not approve of Disney's lack of Princess Leia toys
The Twitter force has awakened Carrie Fisher On Monday, the Star Wars actress retweeted a few fans who aren't happy that the Disney store isn't selling new Princess Leia products. The issue was called to her attention when the official Disney Store Twitter account told a user that there are currently "no plans" to carry Leia toys See also: Fans wonder … [Link]
Mashable » A creepy plastic hand will keep you from slouching at your desk
For many office workers, slouching over keyboards is a sad fact of life There's a strange desk accessory for that. See also: 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Posture at Work This cushioned plastic hand, from Japanese retailer Thanko, is molded in the shape of a human hand and attached to a robot arm. It's meant to encourage better posture and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Paris climate summit: What they don’t tell you about renewables
Renewable energy is getting cheaper, but is the switch to these sources happening fast enough for us to drop fossil fuels and limit warming to safe levels?
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Mashable » Eagles of Death Metal asks fellow artists to help Paris victims
When Eagles of Death Metal's Paris concert was attacked by terrorists on Nov. 13, one of the lives claimed was that of merchandise manager Nick Alexander. In the wake of the attacks, which band member Josh Homme called "senseless and violent," the band has launched Play It Forward, an initiative inviting other artists to cover Eagles of Death Metal's "I Love … [Link]
Slashdot » Google To Drop Chrome Support For 32-bit Linux
prisoninmate writes: Google announces that its Google Chrome web browser will no longer be available for 32-bit hardware platforms. Additionally, Google Chrome will no longer be supported on the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) and Debian GNU/Linux 7 (Wheezy) operating systems. Users are urged to update to the Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr) release and Debian GNU/Linux 8 (Jessie) respectively. … [Link]
Popular Science » 4 Tools To Help You Zip Through Home Repairs
Workbench Photograph by Jonathan Kambouris Having the right tool and finding it in a pinch is critical to home repair. With these three new devices—and a workbench to store them in—the molding will get hung in record time. Ryobi AirStrike P320 This air-powered, cordless 18-volt nail gun sinks fasteners up to 2 inches long. All that power without the awkwardness … [Link]
Mashable » Selfies taken in London are some of the saddest in the world
LONDON — The majority of your Instagram feed is probably selfies, whether they're sultry pouts or smiley head tilts. You don't typically see sad selfies. But a new survey has revealed that Londoners take the most miserable selfies in the world. See also: Selfies are really getting out of control A project commissioned by Somerset House for its Big Bang Data … [Link]
Mashable » Drake is Spotify's most globally streamed artist of the year
Drake is Spotify's most globally streamed artist of 2015 The champagne papi landed 1.8 billion streams in 2015. He released two popular albums this year alone: If You're Reading This It's Too Late, his Valentine's Day surprise release, and What A Time to Be Alive, a collaboration with Future Ed Sheeran was the second most streamed artist of the year, followed … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cyber Monday Week Deals: Save BIG With these Amazing Amazon Deals!
It might not be Black Friday or Cyber Monday anymore, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find great deals online! Here are our compilation of awesome products for today! –Save OVER 73% Off on Beautiful Luxury Watches from Invicta –PNY Turbo 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive – $29.99 $14.99 (50% Off) –Up to 67% Off DEWALT Professional Power Tools –Black … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Planetary Bowls and Plates
Just the perfect thing to go along with these planetary drinking glasses! This set of 8 planet bowls features Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Yes, we love Pluto. No, it’s not in this set. These are made by the same folks who brought you our Planetary Plates. Together, they’d make for the perfect grilled cheese and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Enter a Username [Comic]
Yep, been there, done that. [Source: CommitStrip | Like CommitStrip on Facebook] The post Enter a Username [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » A baby elephant got stuck in mud so elder elephants came to the rescue
Baby elephants are adorable, majestic and helplessly clumsy animals. Tourism group Wild Wings Safaris captured a heartwarming moment between a baby elephant and the rest of its loyal herd at Kruger National Park in South Africa. In the clip, the tiny elephant gets stuck in a watering hole and is too small to climb out Its mother struggles to rescue … [Link]
Mashable » Superman sure looks like a villain in this new 'Dawn of Justice' clip
Dark, dusty underground lair? Check. Bowing and scraping minions? Check. Chained captives giving off a serious torture chamber vibe? Check and check. What the heck, Kal-El? You don't get the name "Superman" by acting like a dick. This new clip from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice shows the Man of Steel like we haven't seen him before. Why is he so angry? … [Link]
Mashable » Mind-blowing Pixar theory will make you rethink your favorite animated films
On this "Theory Corner," Kyle offers his breakdown of how every Pixar film is intricately connected.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1XuEwLL Read more…More about Movies, Pixar, Film, Video, and Watercooler
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New Scientist – News » Having trouble giving up smoking? Blame your genes
A third of white people have gene variations that make it harder for them to quit cigarettes, and may predispose them to other addictive behaviours
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Mashable » Title and first photo revealed for this year's 'Doctor Who' Christmas special
LONDON — The Doctor Who Christmas special is a staple of festive viewing, so it's only right that we're treated to weekly announcements teasing the sci-fi adventures soon to take place See also: Peter Jackson hints he's to direct an episode of 'Doctor Who' Following the synopsis and special guest announcements on Nov. 24, the BBC has revealed a new photo … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Plop Plop, Baby: The “Squatty Potty” Pooping Unicorn Commercial Gets Autotuned [Video]
A few weeks ago, we featured the hilarious video presenting the “Squatty Potty” toilet stool, and now, the company behind the product released a hilarious autotuned version of the commercial. Just watch it, you’ll be glad you did… and then, you’ll be caught with that song in your head all day. Plop plop, baby. [Squatty Potty] The post Plop Plop, … [Link]
Mashable » Nokia's $60,000 virtual reality camera is now available for pre-order
In July, Nokia announced an interesting new direction for the company in the form of the Ozo, a ball-shaped, virtual reality camera aimed at professionals. Well, now it's available for purchase, and at $60,000, it ain't cheap. This is because — unlike some other VR cameras, like the $399 360fly — Nokia Ozo is not meant for the casual user; in … [Link]
Slashdot » Enlightenment E20 Released With Full Wayland Support
An anonymous reader writes: Enlightenment DR 0.20 has been released. The most significant change is full Wayland support where E20 can act as its own Wayland compositor and the whole shebang. Enlightenment 0.20 also has better FreeBSD support, introduces Geolocation support, new screen management, and other changes. 
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Mashable » 'Bones' stars and author file lawsuit against Fox for missing millions
Bones leads Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz — as well as Kathy Reichs, author of the original Bones books — say that Fox Studios has cheated them out of "tens of millions in profits" over the years, Variety reports. See also: Brennan is in the holiday spirit in 'Bones' sneak peek Producer Barry Josephson has filed suit as well. He, Boreanaz, … [Link]
Mashable » When an unconventional education trumps a 4-year degree
After the final bell rings and the yearbooks are signed, high school graduation arrives with universal expectations about the next big life step: going to college. Opting for a traditional bachelor's degree remains the norm in 2015. In the hallways between those final-semester classes, the common question among peers isn't, "Are you going to college?" but rather, "Where are you going?" … [Link]
Mashable » British mother says Wi-Fi allergy led 15-year-old daughter to kill herself
LONDON — A 15-year-old girl who took her own life was tormented by her Wi-Fi allergy and her school should have done more to help her, the teenager's mother has told a court in England Jenny Fry was found dead near her home in Chadlington on June 11. She had texted a friend in the morning saying she wasn't going to … [Link]
Slashdot » After Twenty Years of Flash, Adobe Kills the Name
An anonymous reader writes: From January 2016, Adobe Flash will be renamed to 'Adobe Animate CC', killing one of the most unfortunate names in web security as the company pushes the product further and further to HTML5 output. Adobe's release about the update, which will form part of the annual Creative Cloud upgrade, states that a third of all material … [Link]
Popular Science » Losing To Win: How Fungi Cause Trouble in Cystic Fibrosis
A genetic alteration can lead Candida to form hyphae in Cystic Fibrosis patients Source: Wikipedia Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects about 30,000 Americans leaving them with a variety of symptoms ranging from gastrointestinal problems to the more recognized respiratory complications. The condition is caused by a mutation in the genetic makeup of individuals leaving them unable to control salt concentrations in … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Christie: I wouldn't be afraid to tell Donald Trump to 'sit down and shut up'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie blasted Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying that the businessman's recent comments mocking a reporter with a disability is "not worthy of someone running for president of the United States." "I think part of the folly of all this is that we're answering for him, he said what he said. Now the people who vote will judge … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hilarious GTA V Lightsaber Duel [Video]
Warning: Bleeped out language. Watch as Darth Trevor and Michael Kenobi put their Force Powers to the test! [Boris the Blade] The post Hilarious GTA V Lightsaber Duel [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Revealed: What Info the FBI Can Collect With a National Security Letter
An anonymous reader writes with this lead from Help Net Security's story on a topic we've touched on here many times: the broad powers arrogated by the Federal government in the form of National Security Letters: On Monday, after winning an eleven-year legal battle, Nicholas Merrill can finally tell the public how the FBI has secretly construed its authority to … [Link]
Mashable » 13 new board games to gift any type of geek in your life
Board gaming has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years. With more and more people interested in the medium, creators have been able to explore exciting new concepts for players. That means 2015 has seen a host of exciting new releases that would make wonderful gifts for the board gamer in your life From raucous party games to challenges to strategic … [Link]
Mashable » Artist explores a galaxy far, far away with impressive 'Star Wars' illustrations
You don't need an X-wing to explore a galaxy far, far away — just a computer. Artist and graphic designer Orlando Arocena is a talented illustrator, as well as a Star Wars super fan since childhood. See also: Artist creates portraits of 'Star Wars' characters on vacation "I've been a long time fan since 1977, and everything about Star Wars — … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden is the lost fifth member of 5 Seconds of Summer
Teen heartthrobs 5 Seconds of Summer weren't always a foursome. Back in their early days, a fifth member nearly drove the band apart with his unreasonable demands and insistence on wearing head scarves Who is this lost 5SOS member? You might recognize him as the host of a The Late Late Show on CBS: James Corden In a hysterical mini-mockumentary … [Link]
Mashable » An amy of stormtroopers help 'Star Wars' fan decorate for Christmas
Holiday decorating: It's daunting alone, but magical with the right team For Kyle Shearrer, the right team is a collection of Star Wars Stormtrooper figurines and his well-behaved pet dog See also: 15 'Star Wars' impressions that completely crush your Yoda In a series of photos posted to his Facebook and later to Reddit, Shearrer's team of stormtroopers assemble a faux … [Link]
Slashdot » Arkansas Has a Growing Population of "Climate Change Refugees"
HughPickens.com writes: Located between Hawaii and Australia, the Marshall Islands are made up of 29 atolls and five islands with a population of about 70,000, all of whom live about six feet above sea level. Now Story Hinkley writes in the Christian Science Monitor that another 10,000 Marshallese have moved to Springdale, Arkansas because of climate change. Because this Pacific … [Link]
Mashable » What I packed for a year of living abroad as a digital nomad
It’s a cliché among frequent travelers that globe-trotting cures the desire for material possessions. You simply think differently about physical belongings when you’re traveling. And there is something to be said for minimalism. Some of the wisest cultures and most notable philosophers throughout history have promoted such beliefs: Buddhist monks, Taoists, Thoreau. See also: The essential toolkit for working remotely anywhere … [Link]
Mashable » Hello from the holding page: Internet fails to get Adele pre-sale tickets
LONDON — The Internet is not okay. The Internet has failed to get Adele pre-sale tickets See also: Britney Spears dancing to Adele's 'Hello' is major friendship goals Advance tickets for Adele's huge European tour went on sale at 9 a.m. GMT today and everyone wanted in. Your mum wanted in. Your little brother wanted in. Your work colleague who has … [Link]
Mashable » 4 chic alternatives to the sequin dress you wear every year
New Year's Eve doesn't have to be a parade of sequin mini skirts and dresses If you really want to stand out, consider something different this year — unless you're a fan of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, in which case, sizzle it up, sister For your holiday office party, Christmas dinner or New Year's Eve, stand out from the glittery … [Link]
Mashable » Elaborate Pixar theory: Every film exists in the same universe as the 'Die Hard' movies
Video: Jake Fertig, Max Knoblauch, and David Sidorov Many film buffs have heard of "The Pixar Theory" — a lengthy, intricate hypothesis by Jon Negroni aiming to prove that all Pixar films exist within the same universe. Well, step aside Negroni, because our favorite conspiracy theorist and "Theory Corner" host Kyle just came out with a new Pixar theory, infinitely … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Critical Paris climate summit kicks off – but can it deliver?
Given that current pledges will bring us to 2.7 °C of warming, the wording and legal basis of any agreement will be crucial sticking points
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Slashdot » Patton Oswalt Recruited For New MST3K Cast
An anonymous reader writes: Joel Hodgson has announced that actor and comedian Patton Oswalt will join the MST3K cast as "TV's Son of TV's Frank". "I first became aware of Patton around fourteen years ago, when he was doing commentary for the MTV Awards — live in the room during the event!" Hodgson wrote on the Kickstarter page. "I realized … [Link]
Popular Science » China Is Building The World's Second Stealth Air Force
"2017" Prototype "2017" is the eighth J-20 stealth fighter, its most noticeable exterior improvement is a redesigned cockpit canopy. The ceremony surrounding its November 24, 2015 maiden flight (note brightly dressed civilians in the background) suggests that the J-20 project has hit a major milestone, with LRIP likely to start next year. The eighth J-20 prototype "2017" made its maiden … [Link]
Mashable » This 'University Challenge' contestant's glorious name sent the Internet wild
LONDON — Another episode of University Challenge, another legendary contestant who manages to single-handedly send Twitter into a frenzy. See also: 'University Challenge' contestant proves quiz shows and a fear of buzzers don't mix well We've had the student who wore a vest, the woman studying "sphincter preservation", and even that guy who was scared by the sound of the buzzer, … [Link]
Mashable » 30 reasons your career only gets better in your 30s
Things I did in my 20s: stressed about my job, worried I was on the wrong path, and woke up in the middle of the night panicking about whether or not a mistake I made would get me fired. Things I do in my 30s: seek learning opportunities whenever possible, enjoy my daily work, and sleep restfully knowing that I'm in … [Link]
Mashable » What 8 activists want you to know about living with HIV and AIDS
An HIV diagnosis often comes with harsh social stigma, which means living openly as HIV-positive is itself an act of bravery Dec. 1 marks World AIDS Day, and it's a chance to tackle this stigma head-on. The day offers a much-needed opportunity not only to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS, but also to rethink common perceptions and assumptions around those … [Link]
Mashable » The cantina where it happens: 'Star Wars' will feature 'Hamilton' maestro's music
Move over, alien swing band: the new Star Wars cantina belongs to Lin-Manuel Miranda Miranda, the creator and star of the Broadway smash hit Hamilton, revealed Monday that he has spent the last two months working on background music for the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens — as if the nightly performance of Hamilton wasn't enough for this creative workaholic … [Link]
Mashable » After a slapping website, fans can now kiss Aamir Khan virtually
Last week, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's comments on growing intolerance in India have got a range of reactions, including websites where yu can slap and kiss the actor. A few days ago, two students from the Miami Ad School decided to respond to an announcement by a leader from the Maharashtra-based political party Shiv Sena to reward Rs 0.1 million to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 1 December 2015
Radical Candour: The Surprising Secret to Being a Good Boss — this, every word, this. Caring personally makes it much easier to do the next thing you have to do as a good boss, which is being willing to piss … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: iOS 9 Programming Fundamentals with Swift – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "iOS 9 Programming Fundamentals with Swift" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-12-02 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé brings the party on Coldplay's 'Hymn For The Weekend'
LONDON — Wondering what you were going to be listening to this weekend? Well wonder no more: Coldplay have shared their collaboration with Beyoncé, "Hymn For The Weekend." See also: Listen to Gwyneth Paltrow sing on new Coldplay track 'Everglow' With its debut on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show Monday night, "Hymn For The Weekend" is an upbeat ode to … [Link]
Mashable » This campaign to send Christmas cards to 'Britain's loneliest schoolboy' will make you feel things
LONDON — Think the school you went to was odd? We're willing to bet it's got nothing on 10-year-old Aron Anderson's school. See also: Bride loses luggage before wedding day, Scottish islanders storm to the rescue Anderson, who lives on the tiny island of Out Skerries hundreds of miles off the coast of Scotland, is literally the only pupil at his … [Link]
Mashable » Faulty plane part was a 'major factor' in AirAsia crash that killed 162
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A rudder control system problem that had occurred 23 times in the previous 12 months coupled with the pilots' response led to last year's crash of an AirAsia plane that killed all 162 people on board, Indonesian investigators said Tuesday. The National Transportation Safety Committee said an analysis of Flight 8501's data recorder showed the rudder control system … [Link]
Slashdot » Italy Invests 150 Million Euros In Surveillance, With Emphasis On PS4 Chats
An anonymous reader sends word that Italy will spend 150 million Euros on reforming information and security services. Part of this reform will be monitoring communication among users of the "chat" feature on PlayStation 4. The Stack reports: "Italian Minister of Justice Andrea Orlando has revealed that Italy is spending 150 million euros ($157mn) on new technology and staff to … [Link]
Mashable » What's involved in updating an Apple Watch app for watchOS 2?
In this Ask A Dev, iOS Architect Conrad Stoll tells all Apple Watch developers what they need to take into consideration with Apple's newest watch OS and how the update will benefit their apps. Stoll kicks things off by telling us the main difference between watchOS 1 and watchOS 2; where your code is running. This leads to a brief … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese artist creates a brick from Beijing's smog that he vacuumed
A Chinese artist just spent 100 days walking the streets of Beijing with a vacuum cleaner, and has made a brick from the city's polluted air. The artist, who calls himself Nut Brother (坚果兄弟), walked the city's streets for about four hours each day, pushing a large, 1,000-watt industrial vacuum cleaner while holding its nozzle in the air. 
Image: Nut Brother's … [Link]
Mashable » 3 reasons why Singapore is destined to be the next design capital of Asia
In a worldwide economy that’s increasingly idea-driven, design has found its place as an important enabler to promote change, solve problems and improve the way we live. And in recent years, Singapore’s reputation in the design realm has grown exponentially. According to a dipstick destination survey conducted by Bloomberg Singapore, the Lion City placed second after Japan for Asian destinations associated … [Link]
Mashable » On Tuesday, your Snapchat posts can help raise money to fight AIDS
It feels good to put a cause-supporting filter on a social media post, but wouldn't it be nice if those little tokens of support actually counted in real money? Tuesday, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day, and Snapchat and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have teamed up to donate up to $3 million to (RED), a nonprofit group that battles … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook celebrated St. Andrew's Day in Scotland with Romanian flag
LONDON — Google turned to Nessie, marking St. Andrew's Day with a special Doodle. Facebook, however, took a different route, leaving some of its Scottish users quite confused See also: Loch Ness Monster Google Doodle celebrates St. Andrew's Day People in Scotland posting about the public holiday on Monday could only mark it with a status featuring a tricolour of blue, … [Link]
Mashable » Why Asian 7-Eleven stores are a food lover's dream
The 7-Eleven convenience store chain may have started in the U.S. but its international presence serves a variety of cultural tastes and traditions. What the store offers depends less on its moniker and much more on its location When Joe Thompson opened the first outlet of what would become 7-Eleven in Dallas, Texas in 1927, it operated out of Southland Ice … [Link]
Mashable » Google Glass could come back with a less intrusive, flexible design
The next iteration of Google Glass could get a whole new look. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Google a patent on Nov. 24 for a "wearable device with input and output structures" that could be Glass' redesign. See also: Google Glass is now reportedly called Project Aura 
Image: GoogleAn illustration in the patent, above, shows a snake-like device that … [Link]
Mashable » Rob Schneider gets 'Real' with new Netflix series
LOS ANGELES — Rob Schneider is definitely no stranger to the industry. But the 52-year-old comedian has lacked one thing throughout much of his career: creative freedom. That's part of the reason why he decided to take control with his own show, Real Rob, which debuted on Netflix on Tuesday. The eight episode scripted comedy series — which Schneider starred in, … [Link]
Mashable » Hello, it's Alexa, the Amazon Echo voice with Adele and 'Hunger Games' Easter eggs
Hello, Alexa, can you hear me? Alexa, the voice behind interactive speaker Amazon Echo, can hear your Adele reference loud and clear — and respond to it cleverly, too. Capitalizing on Adele's recent album drop as well as the theatrical release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, Amazon developers added a few Easter eggs to Amazon Echo last week. … [Link]
Mashable » EU deal could turn Turkey into 'dumping ground' for refugees, says rights group
Turkey has rounded up some 1,300 asylum seekers from Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria after agreeing to stop the flow of refugees to Europe. The sweep came after Turkey and European Union leaders made a deal Sunday that includes $3.2 billion in aid over two years, easing of visa requirements for Turks traveling to the EU and renewed attention to Turkey's … [Link]
Mashable » Dongjin Koh is the new president of Samsung's mobile business
SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung appointed a new mobile president at Samsung Electronics for the first time in six years after growth stalled at the world's largest smartphone maker. The Samsung Group conglomerate said Tuesday that Dongjin Koh was promoted to president. He will replace Shin Jong-kyun as the head of the mobile business at its flagship company Samsung Electronics starting … [Link]
Mashable » The IMF just gave the Chinese yuan a huge stamp of approval
WASHINGTON — The Chinese yuan will join a basket of the world's leading currencies, the International Monetary Fund announced Monday. The IMF said that the yuan "met all existing criteria" to be included with the U.S. dollar, euro, Japanese yen and the British pound as one of the currencies used for the global organization's Special Drawing Rights, which serves as a … [Link]
Mashable » Inspired by the Paris hugs campaign, a blindfolded Kashmiri offers free embraces to promote harmony in the strife-torn Indian state
On Monday, a Kashmiri doctor named Sandeep Mawa surprised the residents of Srinagar by standing blindfolded in the heart of the Jammu and Kashmir capital, inviting passersby to hug him, irrespective of their religion. His inspiration was a similar initiative by a Muslim man in Paris in the wake of the city-wide terrorist attacks on 13 Nov See also: Blindfolded Muslim … [Link]
Slashdot » Sued For Using HTTPS: Companies In Crypto Patent Fight
yoink! writes: According to an article in The Register, corporations big and small are coming under legal fire from CryptoPeak. The Company holds U.S. Patent 6,202,150, which describes "auto-escrowable and auto-certifiable cryptosystems" and has claimed that the Elliptic Curve Cryptography methods/implementations used as part of the HTTPS protocol violates their intellectual property. Naturally, reasonable people disagree. Read more of this … [Link]
New Scientist – News » We have a duty to use my gene-editing technology responsibly
CRISPR gene editing is a cheap, fast and accurate way of doing genetics. Society must now decide how to use it, says co-discoverer Emmanuelle Charpentier
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Mashable » Remains found in burned van in Mexico may be missing Australian surfers
Fears are growing for two Australian men who have gone missing in Mexico. On Monday, Mexican officials said they were administering DNA tests on a pair of burned bodies found along with the remains of a van, the Guardian reported. The van is said to belong to one of two missing Australian surfers, who authorities fear may have been killed while … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Tam crisis: War erupts over Australia's favourite chocolate biscuit
The battle over an Australian chocolate biscuit has turned a sweet business relationship rather sour. The humble Tim Tam is at the centre of a tussle over prices. Its manufacturer, Arnott's, even refused to supply Australian supermarket giant Coles with the treats for two week in a blockade that had chocolate lovers sweating. See also: Badass crocodile duels another croc to … [Link]
Mashable » Australian politician mistakenly quotes neo-Nazi, deletes all his tweets
He’s one of Australia's most outspoken politicians, but conservative South Australian Senator Cory Bernardi has decided to go radio silent on social media. On Tuesday, Bernardi mysteriously deleted all his tweets but left his profile intact See also: Aussie politicians may have shattered this Italian marble table by dancing on it It's unclear why Bernardi bid adieu to tweets of times … [Link]
Mashable » 17 gifts for every type of 'Star Wars' fan
It’s been ten years since the last Star Wars movie, and almost forty since the one that started it all — yet the story of what happened a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away is more widely known now than ever. As Star Wars hysteria takes over the globe yet again — all part of the ramp-up for … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon, News Corp among latest companies to join White House in fighting climate change
Amazon, Verizon and News Corp. are among 73 companies joining a White House climate change initiative on Tuesday, adding to an unprecedented show of support from American businesses for a global agreement. The announcement comes on the second day of the U.N. Climate Summit in Paris, also known as COP21. The companies are the latest to sign the American Business Act … [Link]
Mashable » Countdown to 'The Force Awakens' with our Star Wars advent calendar
Graphics: Bob Al-Greene Interactive: Sergio Hernandez Deputy Editor Chris Taylor Deputy Entertainment Editor: Hillary Busis Entertainment Editor: Josh Dickey Read more… More about Entertainment, Film, Star Wars, The Force Awakens, and Art Graphics
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Slashdot » The Hidden Costs of Going Freelance
snydeq writes: IT pros lend firsthand advice on the challenges of going solo in Bob Violino's report on the hidden costs of going freelance in IT. 'The life of an independent IT contractor sounds attractive enough: the freedom to choose clients, the freedom to set your schedule, and the freedom to set your pay rate while banging out code on … [Link]
Mashable » Latest HoloLens demo dazzles with holographic robot spiders and game controllers
Earlier this year, when Microsoft revealed its augmented reality (AR) device called the HoloLens, the demonstrations blew everyone away Since then (now that more people have had a chance to try it in-person), the hype has died down a bit, but the demonstration videos still manage to stir a bit of excitement about the prospect of manipulating holograms in our … [Link]
Mashable » The VTech data breach shows kids are just as vulnerable to hacking
Toy maker VTech on Friday admitted that 5 million of its customer accounts — including at least 200,000 accounts related to children — had been breached. The admission came the massive hack was first reported by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Motherboard. Microsoft developer and security evangelist Troy Hunt wrote more about the breach and what information was taken. See also: Biggest-ever U.S. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – New Teaser Trailer! [Video]
A new teaser trailer for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Watch as Superman discovers Batman’s true identity. [Warner Bros. Pictures] The post Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – New Teaser Trailer! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 'Just Cause 3' thrills, but it wants for any sense of structure
Is Just Cause 3 a cry for help? There's a mission during the game's third act that so closely resembles an earlier pair from the first two acts that the back-and-forth dialogue lapses into a sort of self-aware fatigue. See also: 'Futurama' will live on — as a mobile game, at least To paraphrase: "Oh, we're doing this again." "Yup. Follow the trail … [Link]
Mashable » 10 photos that show off our dazzling, magical sky
Last week, we challenged our Instagram community to capture beautiful skies in their photos We saw breathtaking rainy day window shots, silhouette portraits against warm sunsets, starry nights hiding behind thick fog and more. Our guest host was Brighton Galvan, a creative director and photographer from California. "There are so many great photos here from the challenge, I'm honored to have … [Link]
Mashable » Badass crocodile duels another croc to the bitter end, because Australia
Nature is definitely tough, but probably not as tough as this croc. Pictures of a crocodile battling another croc to almost certain death in the Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park in tropical north Queensland were captured by Sandra Bell and posted on the Queensland National Parks Facebook page on Tuesday Tuesday is also the first day of summer for Australians, but probably … [Link]
Mashable » Kevin Durant rips media for 'treating Kobe Bryant like sh*t'
Plenty of basketball writers are making a joke of Kobe Bryant's dilapidated form as he struggles toward his announced retirement after this season But one Kobe fan is having none of that. His name is Kevin Durant See also: My high school teammate, Kobe Bryant Durant — the 2013 NBA MVP and one of the league's biggest stars — ripped the … [Link]
Slashdot » Sony Unlocks PlayStation 4's Previously Reserved Seventh CPU Core For Devs
MojoKid writes: Toward the beginning of the year, it was revealed that Microsoft was going to "unlock" the seventh core on the Xbox One's processor, enabling developers to eke just a bit more performance out of the console and offer more flexibility at resource utilization. It appears that Microsoft's move would inevitably be followed by Sony, as reports are now … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz on contraception: 'Last I checked we don't have a rubber shortage in America'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told supporters on Monday that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is running her presidential campaign as the "condom police" and is trying to "scare a bunch of folks into thinking someone's going to steal their birth control." During a campaign stop in Bettendorf, Iowa, Cruz was asked by an attendee about "making contraception available to women … [Link]
Mashable » 3 challenges keeping Amazon’s delivery drones from taking flight
The promise of Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service as depicted in a video released on Sunday is incredibly exciting. Taken at face value, this could represent the first real introduction of robotic devices into the mainstream as a consumer service – flying robotic delivery agents! But hold on. Let's take a moment and pump our collective brakes to consider just … [Link]
Mashable » Indigenous languages to be taught as a year 12 school subject in Australia
Providing an important link to the country's heritage, indigenous Australian languages will become a subject for the first time for year 12 students in New South Wales taking their final exams. The new policy will begin in 2016. NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, announced the subject's introduction on Monday. Speaking at a school in the state's west, Piccoli said the course … [Link]
Mashable » Australian man gets himself fired after making sexist comment on Facebook
Women who are active online regularly face down trolls and threats, but they're starting to fight back. And for one Australian man, an abusive online comment has resulted in real world consequences. Feminist writer Clementine Ford, who often bears the brunt of vitriol on social media, was called a "slut" by Michael Nolan on Facebook. The original comment was posted by … [Link]
Mashable » ESPN's Robert Flores: NFL star's TD dance accepted 'because he's not black'
ESPN anchor Robert Flores said Monday there's a simple explanation why NFL star Travis Kelce's recent endzone dance hasn't stirred much backlash among the media or football-viewing public. That explanation? "Because he's not black." Kelce's dance — and Flores' analysis — comes just a couple weeks after a similar dance performed by Panthers quarterback Cam Newton — who, notably, is black … [Link]
Mashable » Kylie Jenner launches new collection of lipsticks, breaks the Internet
It looks like Kim Kardashian isn't the only sister to break the Internet Kylie Jenner on Monday launched Lip Kit by Kylie Jenner, a collection of three matte liquid lipsticks and matching liners. Each neutral color — Candy K, Dolce K and True Brown — retails for $29 
Image: @KylieJenner on InstagramSee also: 20 gifts for people who want to live … [Link]
Slashdot » HTTP/2.0 Opens Every New Connection It Makes With the Word 'PRISM'
An anonymous reader writes: British programmer and writer John Graham-Cumming has spotted what appears to be a 'code-protest' in the next generation of the hypertext protocol. Each new connection forged by the HTTP/2.0 protocol spells out the word 'PRISM' obliquely, though the word itself is obscured to the casual observer by coded returns and line-breaks. Work on the hidden message … [Link]
Mashable » Herman Cain's speech at a Donald Trump rally had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump
Four years ago, Herman Cain, the former pizza executive, briefly led Republican primary polls. He doesn't want America to forget it. On Monday, Cain took the stage at a campaign rally for Donald Trump. Why was he there? According to Cain, because Donald Trump asked him to. The speech he delivered had little to do with propping up Trump's bid for … [Link]
Mashable » Paris climate talks: Australia won't sign fossil fuel pledge
Although Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has so far struck a conciliatory tone at the U.N. Climate Summit in Paris, known as COP21, he broke with other world leaders Tuesday by refusing to sign a pledge phasing out fossil fuel subsidies. Under former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who once declared coal is "good for humanity," Australia walked back many of its … [Link]
Slashdot » Russian Moon Landing May Take As Many As Six Launches
MarkWhittington writes: Russia has made no secret of its desire to land cosmonauts on the lunar surface sometime in the late 2020s. As the United States, at least for the current administration, has decided to bypass the moon in favor of Mars, Russia could move to wipe out the humiliation it suffered at the hands of NASA when it lost … [Link]
Mashable » John Kasich calls out Donald Trump for mocking New York Times reporter
Ohio Gov. John Kasich's latest ad takes a shot at Donald Trump for apparently ridiculing a reporter with a disability. The ad, titled "Is he worthy?" shows Trump defending his statement that "thousands" of Muslims in New Jersey celebrated following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. To back up his claim, Trump points to a 2001 Washington Post article written by … [Link]
Mashable » France's tourism industry seeks comeback after an estimated $2 billion in damage
Since the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris, hotels in the city have seen occupancy rates drop as much as 30%. Flight reservations are down 27%. A government estimate of the damage to France's economy tops $2 billion. With images of the attacks and a militarized response circulating the globe, the sharp drops are not surprising — but Paris depends on … [Link]
Popular Science » Pebble Time Round Review: Should You Buy It?
Pebble Time Round Review Pebble's first rounded smartwatch doesn't draw too much attention when on the wrist Xavier Harding Pebble was making smartwatches long before it was cool. While Apple and Google played to their strengths (luxury design and open platforms, respectively), the Kickstarter-company-that-could never wavered in its commitment to building a reasonably priced smartwatch. Following the release of its … [Link]
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