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 » Taylor Swift tells Australian media to 'take it down a notch'
Fans, politicians and the media in Australia have been swept up in a frenzy over Taylor Swift. Since arriving in the country, the pop star's movements have been intensely followed by the media — even as she tries to take time out. In response, Taylor Swift told the Australian press to calm down in a kindly-worded Instagram post on Wednesday See … [Link]
Slashdot » PHP 7 Ready For Release
An anonymous reader writes: After a long wait web developers can finally start migrating their code to PHP 7. The new version comes with minimal syntax modifications, and is more focused on improving performance and upgrading PHP's core interpreter. Softpedia reports: "As mentioned above, PHP 7 is focused on speed, and benchmarks carried out over the past few months, have … [Link]
Popular Science » Was The V-2 A Nazi Weapon?
The phrase “Nazi V-2” is thrown around a lot, probably because it’s the simplest way to describe the rocket Germany launched against European cities towards the end of the Second World War. But that’s a bit of a misnomer. The short answer is that, no, the V-2 wasn’t strictly speaking a Nazi weapon. The long answer is more complicated, and … [Link]
Mashable » How Redditors track mass shootings
Another day, another mass shooting spree. According to Mass Shooting Tracker, a repository for mass gun violence data gathered by redditors, that's not an exaggeration. See also: San Bernardino shooting: 1 suspect identified, 2 dead So far this year, there have been 351 mass shootings in the United States — an average of more than one per day. The most recent … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Uber's Ride Request Button Lets Every App Summon a Ride
Uber wants to use your app to make money. The Uber Ride Request Button, made available to developers today, lets app users instantly get a ride to any destination from inside other apps. Uber says the button is a breeze to install in both Android and iOS apps thanks to its streamlined tools.
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Mashable » Bullet-riddled Quran is latest in slew of anti-Muslim crimes after Paris attacks
The discovery of a bullet-riddled Quran left outside an Islamic clothing store in California has prompted a prominent Islamic group to ask authorities to investigate the incident as a hate crime The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) says the destroyed holy book was found outside of Al-Farah Islamic Clothing in Anaheim, California, hanging from … [Link]
Slashdot » Mass Shooting In San Bernardino Kills At Least 14
An anonymous reader writes: Authorities say 14 people were killed and 14 others were injured in a mass shooting in San Bernardino today. Police have mounted an intense manhunt for the gunmen who fired into a conference hall where county employees had gathered at a service center for people with disabilities. CNN reports: "The suspects were armed with long guns, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – All Attack Cutscenes
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege is getting a lot of buzz right now. Taking it from tactical play in war zones to gameplay that is more akin to stopping war-time home invasions, this game has people drooling at the thought of Rainbow Six being the amazing series it once was. Check out all the “attack” cutscenes from this amazing game … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Personal Flying Machine Built By Students Take Off
Snowstorm In Flight Screenshot by author, from YouTube Snow is all but impossible in the city-state of Singapore; for Singaporeans to experience it, they have a special Snow City indoor snow center. Perhaps that's why, when engineering students from the National University of Singapore made a brand-new electric flying machine, they decided to dub the contraption Snowstorm. The device seats … [Link]
Mashable » NBC will make 'The Wiz Live' accessible for the visually impaired
NBC’s live broadcast of The Wiz Live will be fully accessible for people with visual disabilities The musical production will be the first live entertainment show in U.S. history to provide video description to viewers with Secondary Audio Program audio feeds, according to an announcement by Comcast. Video description is defined as "a narration track between the natural pauses in the … [Link]
Mashable » UK begins airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria
LONDON — Britain warplanes began bombing Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria on Thursday, only hours after lawmakers voted to approve the airstrikes following a full day of heated debate in the House of Commons. Members of Parliament backed Prime Minister David Cameron's proposal by a vote of 397 to 223 shortly after 10:30 p.m. local time. See also: 'Make tea … [Link]
Popular Science » A Single Breathalyzer For Both Weed And Booze
Still from Cheech and Chong, Up In Smoke Breathalyzer or not, this is probably not the best idea. Screenshot, Sanket Mahapatra via YouTube Whether it’s for medicinal or recreational purposes, marijuana has recently become more (legally) available in dozens of states all over the country. Where there are substances, there are drivers illegally operating vehicles under the influence. DUIs for … [Link]
Mashable » Republicans are preparing to deal with Donald Trump as nominee
Senate Republicans have a plan if GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump wins the nomination next year. According to a private memo obtained by The Washington Post, the executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee called Trump a "misguided missile" who’s "subject to farcical fits," but said his attacks against political correctness could be harnessed to the Republican Party’s benefit. At … [Link]
Slashdot » Congress Votes to Scrap Obama's Clean Power Plan
sciencehabit writes with news that the House voted 242-180 to repeal the EPA's Clean Power Plan, and 235-188 to block EPA rules governing emissions from new power plants. Science reports: "Congress has voted, largely along party lines, to block a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's climate change agenda. The votes are largely symbolic, however, because Obama plans to veto the … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch gets Bugs Bunny, Looney Tunes bands
Casetify, a company that allows anyone to create customized Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases, has just released a line of official Looney Tunes Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases The company's pairing with Warner Bros. includes the full character line-up of all your favorite cartoon characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester and Tweety, Road Runner, the Tasmanian … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things to watch for in Putin's State of the Nation address
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to give his annual state of the nation address in Moscow on Thursday. The speech comes at the end of a year that has been both economically and politically difficult for Russia. The country's economy is still reeling and the country is involved in two ongoing wars — in Syria and Ukraine. International relations, meanwhile, … [Link]
Popular Science » Anti-Obesity Organization Funded By Coca-Cola Will Disband
Flckr CC by lizzie_2985 The Global Energy Balance Network (GEBN), an organization founded to help combat obesity, will be disbanding after months of criticism following a New York Times report back in August that revealed Coca-Cola had funded the organization. The group wiped its website clean, leaving a post that said it was discontinuing operations “due to resource limitations.” Following … [Link]
Slashdot » The FSF's Donald Robertson Talks About Copyrights, Patents, and the TPP (Video)
We all know (or know about) Richard M. Stallmann, founder of and vociferous spokesman for the Free Software Foundation. But the organization is far from a one-man band, and Donald Robertson, their copyright administrator (and wearer of several other hats as well) is the person to turn to when you want to get into the murky depths of copyright and … [Link]
Popular Science » Dreams, Fantasies, and Realities: Inside Honda's Japanese R&D Lab
For a few brief moments, Honda showed us the future of driving. It’s not what you think. It’s electric, yes, but not dependent on batteries alone. It’s certainly autonomous, but probably not quite as soon as other carmakers would have you believe. It’ll still be gasoline-powered, too, but with efficiencies that will rival today’s hybrids. It’ll be filled with ten-speeds. … [Link]
Mashable » Site of California mass shooting serves people with developmental disabilities
The site of America's 355th mass shooting this year, which so far has left 14 dead and more than a dozen injured, is a state-funded nonprofit that describes itself on Facebook as an institution that works to "normalize the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families by working to include them in the everyday routines and life rhythms of … [Link]
Mashable » Police officer convicted of assault after holding a gun to a man's head
A police officer in Prince George's County, Maryland, was convicted of assault on Wednesday, more than a year after he held a gun to a man's head Officer Jenchesky Santiago approached a black man named William Cunningham while he and his cousin were sitting in a car outside the man's home in May 2014. Santiago and Cunningham reportedly exchanged words before … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Launches Google Maps SDK for iOS 1.11
Google recently announced the release of its Google Maps SDK for iOS 1.11. The new release includes bitcode support, additional events, and a number of features previously limited to the Android SDK. The release is available now, and Google encourages developers to update to the new SDK as soon as possible.
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Popular Science » Is China Copying DARPA's Shape-Shifting MAHEM Weapon?
Magneto Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition (MAHEM) DARPA For 99 years, armored tanks have been a part of modern battlefields, shrugging off bullet fire and sending footsoldiers running for cover. The development of anti-tank weapons is almost as old, with people struggling to create new tactics and new weapons that can stop the lumbering warmachines. Countries especially want anti-tank weapons light enough … [Link]
Mashable » Uber begins quest to add 'ride request' buttons to every app
The advantage of Uber over its traditional competitors is the simplicity it offers. Now its calling on developers to make hailing a ride even simpler. Uber announced the release of a new button that allows iOS and Android developers to add an Uber Ride Request button to their apps. The Uber Rides Software Developer Kits (SDK) for iOS and Android are … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Promotes New Trade Secrets Bill
An anonymous reader writes: A Microsoft lawyer has put forward the company's conviction that the Defend Trade Secrets Act 2015, currently being debated at the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, is necessary to protect digital businesses which are now hamstrung by having to pursue trade secret infractions — a federal crime — within state law. Though the bill, revised from … [Link]
Mashable » This story of a cake decorated by a woman with autism is a reminder to always be kind
We’re willing to bet this birthday cake got a lot more Facebook Likes than yours. After Lisa Aldrich from Grand Rapids, Michigan, walked into her local Meijer grocery store and picked out a cake, she asked a "bakery-looking-employee if she could write on it." See also: Generous couple leaves $500,000 check in Salvation Army kettle, a new record The employee obliged, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Star Wars Planetary Glassware Set
A beautiful set of glasses (6) representing planets from a galaxy far, far away! So why not use similar methods to learn to visualize other solar systems, too? This Star Wars Planetary Glassware Set lets you gaze upon otherworldly beauty while drinking your orange juice. Or blue milk. Plus it lets you start a conversation about the differences between planets … [Link]
Mashable » Luckiest man in California wins two huge lottery prizes in two minutes
A Modesto man's lucky hunch paid off when he won a $1,000 lottery prize and a much-larger $10 million prize a few tickets later. See also: Boston woman wins $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket for the second time California lottery officials say Rodney Meadows was out running errands on Nov. 23 when he decided to pick up some $30 … [Link]
Popular Science » Climate Changes Can Wear Down Mountains Faster Than They Are Built
Mountains james j8246/Flickr CC by 2.0 It's a question that has puzzled geologists and Bob Dylan for a long time: "how many years can a mountain exist, before it's washed to the sea?" Now, a new study shows that changes in climate, particularly ice ages, can wash a mountain away to the sea faster than it can be built up … [Link]
Popular Science » Cause Of Mysterious Whale Deaths? Whole Fish Jammed In Blowholes
Pilot Whale Adam/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 Since most commercial whaling was halted in the 1980s, the deaths of whales have become more mysterious. With the exception of whale hunters (research or otherwise), usually people aren't around to declare a whale's time and cause of death. Some whale deaths, like the 337 whales stranded in Patagonia earlier this year are … [Link]
Mashable » This enormous 10TB disk drive will hold 15 hours of VR footage
Solid-state drives might be all the rage in personal computing, but the bar just keeps on rising in high-capacity hard-disk drives. HGST, a subsidiary of data storage company Western Digital, announced Wednesday the release of a helium-filled drive that has an enormous 10-terabyte capacity. If you were to fill up an HE10 with three-minute 128kbps Apple Music files, you could fit … [Link]
Mashable » Wedding fever and general discontent star in new 'Girls' trailer
“Settle in…and just let the nightmare wash over you." Those are the last words uttered in the trailer for Season 5 of Girls, spoken by the only really sympathetic character left, Ray Ploshansky. See also: Powerful Maureen Dowd piece is the definitive account of Hollywood sexism Season 5 finds the girls in the throes of some of their most simultaneously self-actualizing … [Link]
Mashable » A new dating site wants to help Disney fans find love
Obscure Disney knowledge might soon pay off romantically, thanks to a highly specific new dating site that wants to take you from this: …to this: It's called Mouse Mingle, and it's a website where people can connect with one another over a shared love of all things Disney. Creator Dave Tavres tells Mashable that his website's been in the works since … [Link]
Mashable » Torrential rains cause destructive flooding in Chennai
Chennai, India is being hit by the worst rains in nearly a century. A fresh bout of heavy downpour over the last few days has left most parts of the city under water. Daily life in the city came to a grinding halt as runways were flooded with water and flights to the city were suspended. The army, navy and the … [Link]
Slashdot » Museum of Political Corruption Planned For New York
McGruber writes: In Albany, NY, Bruce Roter has secured approval to build the Museum of Political Corruption, dedicated to the state's long history of scandal. In the last decade alone, more than 30 state officeholders have either been accused or convicted of wrongdoing. On Monday, the former Assembly speaker, Sheldon Silver, was found guilty of taking nearly 4 million dollars … [Link]
Mashable » This dog hates bathtime with every bone in its body
Harvey the dog can fight all he wants, but bath time is inevitable. Maybe this pup is more of a shower type of guy. Emotional dog sings its heart out to Adele's 'Hello' Puppy tastes watermelon for the first time and can't get enough Little Dachshund tries its best to look like a fearsome hunting dog Fuzzy golden retriever puppy … [Link]
Mashable » Baby sneezes unexpectedly and promptly face-plants
Sneezes often take you by surprise — and if there's one thing that totally dupes babies, it's surprises This little tot found herself in the middle of a sudden sneeze attack, and was so caught off-guard that she face-planted right on the couch However, judging from her reaction, she didn't really mind laying facedown on the couch. Babies are chill … [Link]
Popular Science » Antidepressants Extend The Lives Of Roundworms By Flipping Genetic Switches
Scientists may make C. elegans immortal before they can do the same for humans National Human Genome Research Institute via Wikimedia Commons Though many entrepreneurs and innovators are working to extend the human lifespan, there’s a good chance that much of that borrowed time might be spent in poor health. Now researchers might have found a way to extend adolescence … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon is giving away these badass 'Star Wars' Google Cardboard viewers
Four Imperial Stormtroopers showed up to Mashable's New York City offices on Wednesday. Instead of bringing blasters, they brought Star Wars-themed Google Cardboard headsets. The special BB-8, Kylo Ren, Stormtrooper and R2-D2 Google Cardboard viewers are part of a promotion for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the much-anticipated seventh episode in the sci-fi saga, premiering on Dec. 18. See also: Google … [Link]
Mashable » This cat has the most darling purr in the entire world
It's hard to imagine that this 18-pund fluffball named Tribble was returned to the animal shelter twice Not only is he a very cuddly fellow, he also has one of the most unusually adorable purrs in this world, which sounds like a high-pitched little chirp. According to Tribble's owner Kimm, he was initially returned to the shelter when his first … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Wikipedia Vetting AI Gets Smarter
Wikipedia is adopting a new artificial intelligence tool to weed out potentially low-quality edits. However, human users will retain the power to decide which edits remain active on the site. Previous attempts to automatically rank edits and highlight possible malicious activity haven’t worked well, according to the Wikimedia Foundation. It says such tools have placed too emphasis on how active … [Link]
Mashable » Beijing sees blue skies again after days of deadly smog
After days of hazardous smog that kept people indoors in China's capital, Beijing can take a breath again. On Tuesday night, strong winds blew out the smog that covered the city, where levels of PM 2.5 — particles smaller than 2.5 microns in diameter that are considered harmful — had been off the charts in the past few days. The latest … [Link]
Mashable » Dave Grohl faces off against Animal from 'The Muppets' in the drum battle of his life
It's been quite a year for Dave Grohl. 2015 isn't even over yet, but he has already played onstage with Paul McCartney, performed despite his broken leg, and sang to a crying fan at a concert None of that, however, compares to the battle that Grohl himself said he's been waiting years for: a drum-off with Animal from The Muppets. … [Link]
Mashable » Drake is publicly upset that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez aren't together
Drake: The champion of doomed romances everywhere Late Monday, Justin Bieber Instagrammed a year-old picture of him and Selena Gomez canoodling on an ATV — sending Jelena shippers into a frenzy of speculation that the on-again, off-again couple are officially on-again. Bieber corrected his fans, though, reassuring them it was just a throwback. In turn, he apparently disappointed the biggest Jelena … [Link]
Mashable » San Bernardino shooting: At least 14 victims, 2 suspects dead
UPDATED: Dec. 2, 2015, 6 p.m. PT The latest: At least 14 people are dead; at least 17 others wounded. Up to three shooters fled in a black SUV. A car chase ended in a shootout, and one suspect is down. Two suspects are dead after an officer-involved shooting following a car chase. The motive behind the attack is unknown. At … [Link]
Slashdot » Why the Raspberry Pi Zero Isn't a Practical Tool For Teaching Students
An anonymous reader writes: This article criticizes the Raspberry PI Foundation's new computer the Zero. It points out that the Foundation says the purpose of the new Pi is to reach students but with all the needed equipment and experience it is ill suited for students. From the Hackaday story: "For development you need to set up the Zero with … [Link]
Mashable » 45 minutes of Nick Offerman drinking whisky in front of a yule log
'Tis the season to get drunk with Nick Offerman Some things are best left unsaid. So if you'd like to have a relaxing and festive hangout session with Ron Swanson, enjoy this intimate yule log video in which he simply sits and enjoys a nice glass of whisky. For 45 minutes. This dog hates bathtime with every bone in its … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Revelator, Slack SCIM, Social All, restdb
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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Popular Science » Octoblu Brings the Internet of Things to Your Car
Octoblu connects a Tesla to the internet of things Chris Matthieu at Citrix The internet of things, or IoT, is becoming more a part of our lives already, with thermostats that learn our preferences and habits and home security systems we can control from a hotel room while we’re on vacation. But cars are things just as much as HVAC … [Link]
Mashable » Volvo's semi-autonomous S90 can detect animals and connect you to the cloud
Simply embracing old-world opulence isn't enough to distinguish a luxury car anymore. After all, anyone can add high-end leathers and open-pore wood to an interior. So what's next? Using technology to improve the ownership experience, whether it's improving connectivity, performance, efficiency or safety. And that's exactly what the all-new Volvo S90 does. However, it does it with a decidedly Swedish style … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 2 December 2015
If the Internet is Addictive, Why Don’t We Regulate It? — an excellent look at behaviourism, gambling machine flow, design-for-addiction, attention, regulation. As Schll puts it: It just seems very duplicitous to design with the goal of capturing attention, and … [Link]
Mashable » The White House decked the halls with a terrifying army of grinning snowmen
The White House debuted its newly decked halls on Wednesday in preparations for the holiday season But one part of the decorations — an army of grinning snowmen — left people a bit distracted. They see you when you're sleeping; they know when you're awake. See also: The White House wants to spend $700,000 on standing desks These snowmen at the … [Link]
Popular Science » Smash Bros Fan Mod Project M Ceases Development
Super Smash Bros Project M Will Cease Development No use trying to spot-dodge this news Project M In 2011, die-hard fans of Super Smash Bros introduced Project M. The modification to the game undid many of the changes to the game mechanics that had been made in Wii version, cutting the cruft and making the game more playable. Removing the … [Link]
Mashable » The unfinished story of 'Samurai Jack' will be continued on Adult Swim next year
One wandering samurai lost in time soon may have his story finished. Cartoon Network has posted a five-second teaser for the return of Samurai Jack, saying that the early 2000s animated show will return to its Adult Swim late-night network next year. See also: 'The Powerpuff Girls' return is imminent: See the first images The series, known for its beautiful … [Link]
Mashable » Supercharged system aims to make robots learn faster than ever
A new artificial intelligence startup called Osaro aims to give industrial robots the same turbocharge that DeepMind Technologies gave Atari-playing computer programs. In December 2013, DeepMind showcased a type of artificial intelligence that had mastered seven Atari 2600 games from scratch in a matter of hours, and could outperform some of the best human playersGoogle swiftly snapped up the London-based company, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Carol' disrupts the awards race by flipping the script on male dominance
Carol has been in the awards-season conversation since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, but on Wednesday it dialed up the heat. In a year when gender equality both onscreen and off has been the talk of Hollywood, Carol won four major awards at the New York Film Critics Circle including Best Picture, director, screenplay and cinematography. Though it was … [Link]
Slashdot » Zero-Day Bugs In Numerous Modems/Routers Could Compromise Millions of Users
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers have discovered a large number of zero-day flaws in 8 routers/modems from 4 manufacturers (ZTE, Huawei, Gemtek, Quanta) that would allow attackers to build a huge botnet by leveraging just a few exploits. Vulnerabilities include remote code execution, firmware rewrites, XSS, and CSRF. All these allow attackers to intercept both HTTP and HTTPS Web traffic, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Stone Age Picasso made oldest known drawing of human settlement
An etching on a slab of stone in Spain seems to shows a group of seven huts, forming a campsite or village that would have been inhabited 13,800 years ago
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New Scientist – News » Stone Age Picasso made oldest known drawing of human settlement
An etching on a slab of stone in Spain seems to show a group of seven huts forming a campsite or village that would have been inhabited 13,800 years ago
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bruce Campbell “Leaks” Ash vs. Walking Dead Script [Pic]
Groovy. [Source: Bruce Campbell on Twitter] The post Bruce Campbell “Leaks” Ash vs. Walking Dead Script [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Brain, I Can’t Sleep [Comic]
[Source: ChaosLife | Like ChaosLife on Facebook | Follow ChaosLife on Twitter] The post Brain, I Can’t Sleep [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Guantanamo Bay prisoner held for 13 years partly due to mistaken identity
A Guantanamo Bay detainee who has been held at the U.S. military prison in Cuba for the past 13 years without charge was locked up due, in part, to a case of mistaken identity, according to U.S. officials. During a hearing on Tuesday, officials admitted that 37-year-old Mustafa al-Aziz al-Shamiri was not in fact an al-Qaeda courier and trainer as previously … [Link]
Mashable » Dave Chappelle partners with tech company to create 'no-phone zone' for shows
Dave Chappelle is revolutionizes the comedy world once more The comedian has partnered with tech company Yondr to create a way to stop fans from using smartphones at his live shows, according to the Hollywood Reporter See also: 'The Daily Show' cancels Chris Brown interview The company creates small pouches that lock smartphones shut with a wireless signal once they're brought … [Link]
Mashable » Google image search now lets you save photos to your browser
Google’s image search is getting a Pinterest-like treatment. Google introduced a feature on Wednesday that lets people save images directly in their mobile browser. You once had to bookmark a page, download the image directly or even pin it to your Pinterest board, but now Google is making that process easier on your phone. See also: Google to launch 'Star Wars' … [Link]
Mashable » How to get the most from the Internet of Things
Promoted by HPE MatterTo read more about HPE’s vision for the Internet of Things, visit HPE Matter.At Discover London 2015, Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced Internet of Things (IoT) systems and connectivity solutions that enable customers to more efficiently collect, process and analyze IoT data. Here, we share our vision for IoT. The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most important … [Link]
Mashable » 10 of the best viral proposal videos of all time
Along with cute cats and elaborate flash mobs, there's almost nothing the Internet loves more than a tear-jerking proposal video on YouTube. The past few years have seen an influx of such videos, uploaded by ecstatic, newly engaged couples eager to share their engagement story with the world, one viral hit at a time. From inventive schemes to heartfelt stories, below … [Link]
Popular Science » Young Athletes Might Develop Brain Degeneration Like The Pros
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy Left, cross-section of a normal brain. Right, a brain with advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy via Wikimedia Commons After decades of research, the tragic suicides of several former pro football players, and even a movie, we are starting to grasp the devastating effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), … [Link]
Mashable » The complete run-down for this year's historic COP21 conference
Climate change is a hot topic As the scientific community increasingly voices concerns over the pressing need for humanity to come up with more sustainable methods of living, honest and urgent global discussions are of the utmost importance. The annual COP21 conference, held this year in Le Bourget, France, is one — and perhaps the most promising — example of a … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn debate over whether to launch Syria airstrikes
British lawmakers will vote Wednesday whether or not to launch airstrikes in Syria against the Islamic State (ISIS). This comes after a 10-hour debate in the House of Commons in London. Here are some of the key moments from Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and British Prime Minister David CameronRead more: http://on.mash.to/1OGg42s Read more…More about Uk, Parliament, London, Syria, and Isis … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome 47 Released
LichtSpektren writes: Google Chrome version 47 is now available for download. This release features 41 security fixes, very tiny UI changes (except for the built-in PDF viewer, which was redone entirely), and the removal of the desktop notification center. The iOS version has added new keyboard shortcuts and support for 3D touch. 
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Mashable » Two more actresses accuse James Deen of sexual assault
Two more adult film actresses have accused James Deen of sexual assault, adding to the growing list of allegations against the porn star Actresses Amber Rayne and Kora Peters separately shared their graphic stories with the Daily Beast. Rayne, who says she's currently friends with Deen, shared a story about a brutal scene the two filmed together. Deen overstepped his boundaries … [Link]
Mashable » 7 gadget gifts to send to yourself this holiday season
Fruitcake and ugly Christmas sweaters only graze the surface on the spectrum of unfortunate holiday gifts you're likely to receive this year. Whether sent from a well-intentioned, distant aunt whom you haven't seen in years or the result of a coworker's ill-fated attempt at the office's white elephant gift exchange, it's almost a sure bet that you'll get a few gifts … [Link]
Mashable » Learning to fly, shoot and blow up everything in 'Just Cause 3'
There’s really only one reason to play Just Cause 3: the giant honking explosions. Wherever you go in Avalanche Studios' massive open world, there's something you can blast into tiny pieces. What's more, you're encouraged to do that. The game's premise sees your CIA badass, Rico Rodriguez, reclaiming his homeland from a brutal dictator. It's a process that involves taking back lost territory … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Metal Cover: Feel Good Inc. (From Gorillaz) [Video]
A cool metal cover of Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.” featuring Leo Moracchioli of Frog Leap Studios dressed as a bunny. You just can’t go wrong with that. Edit: My wife thinks this is creepy as hell. 🙂 [Frog Leap Studios] The post Amazing Metal Cover: Feel Good Inc. (From Gorillaz) [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » One Per Cent
The $5 computer, Amazon tests drone delivery, and device can tell when you're working hard
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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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New Scientist – News » Sword and dagger arachnid fights may explain weapon evolution
Three weapons have been found in one harvestman species. Gladiator-like cage fights could help explain why animals have evolved different types of weaponry
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New Scientist – News » Man with no limbs controls robotic hand using muscle whispers
Alex Lewis lost his limbs to an out-of-control infection. Listening to muscle movements offers him an easier way to control prostheses. Sam Wong gives it a go
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New Scientist – News » Computers learn to create photos of bedrooms and faces on demand
An artificial neural network has been trained to conjure realistic-looking but imagined photographs on demand, including strange, stylised versions of human faces
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New Scientist – News » Blood gushes from virtual leg injury to help train combat medics
Researchers have created the first detailed simulation of a serious leg injury by solving equations to show how blood really flows
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New Scientist – News » Cancer’s genetic tipping point reveals who’d benefit from chemo
To grow and spread, a tumour needs an unstable and mutating genome, but if these mutations go too far, the cancer becomes less deadly
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New Scientist – News » Weirdly tilted planet knocks formation theory out of line
Some exoplanets orbit their stars at jaunty angles. We thought we knew why, but a new discovery could throw the theory into disarray
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New Scientist – News » How to encrypt a message in the afterglow of the big bang
Physicists have come up with a way to make secret codes based on the cosmic microwave background, the afterglow of the birth of the universe
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New Scientist – News » Scans prove there’s no such thing as a ‘male’ or ‘female’ brain
Most people have a mix of male and female features in their brain, suggesting a person's cognitive skills can't be predicted by gender alone
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New Scientist – News » 60 seconds
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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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New Scientist – News » UK scraps carbon-storage plans, making green targets unreachable
The UK chancellor has scrapped plans to build a demonstration carbon capture and storage plant. The country is now unlikely to meet its 2050 emissions targets
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New Scientist – News » UK must curb 2-for-1 food promotions to crack obesity epidemic
A committee of MPs has urged the UK government to impose a tax on sugary drinks, but limiting discounts on both food and drink may have more impact
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New Scientist – News » Chinese satellite to shine a light on mysterious dark matter
Shadowy hints of dark matter's true nature are set to be boosted by a new particle and gamma-ray detector being launched into orbit
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New Scientist – News » Northern Ireland abortion laws deemed to breach human rights
Belfast's High Court has ruled that banning abortions of fetuses with fatal abnormalities is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights
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New Scientist – News » A welcome blow to the myth of distinct male and female brains
A major study that undermines the damaging idea that male and female brains are fundamentally different could be a game-changer, says Gina Rippon
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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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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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New Scientist – News » A threesome may explain behaviour of galaxy’s most bizarre star
The odd behaviour of the Eta Carinae star system has puzzled astronomers since the 1800s, but now we might finally have an explanation
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Popular Science » Verizon Built A Semi-Working Smartphone In Minecraft
Minecraft Video Phone Screenshot by author, from YouTube In a world not unlike our own, to make a cellphone call, first one must plant a cell tower tree. Crafted together from steel and red dust, the magical cell tower tree, planted in the firm, blocky soil of Minecraft, takes root. With a little bit of bone-meal fertilizer and magical construction … [Link]
Mashable » DJ Earworm's annual 'United State of Pop' mashup is finally here
Each year, DJ Earworm blesses the Internet with a year-end pop mashup that's too delightful to resist This year's mashup features this year's biggest top 40 tracks, from Adele's "Hello" to The Weeknd's "Can't Feel My Face." And true to his name, DJ Earworm's mashup will be stuck in your head for the next month. Emotional dog sings its heart … [Link]
Popular Science » 3D-Printed Supercars Will Cut Costs And Emissions
Blade, a 3D-printed supercar Photo illustration by Eric Hientz In 2010, Kevin Czinger had a revelation. As the co-founder of a small electric-car company, Coda Automotive, he had been driven by the laudable goal of creating a cleaner vehicle, one that uses less fossil fuel and emits less carbon. But as production began, he realized that “if our business scales … [Link]
Slashdot » Western Digital Announces World's First 10TB Helium-Filled Hard Drive
Deathspawner writes: Western Digital today announced a new, helium-filled enterprise HDD that allows for 10TB capacities without using the SMR method, sticking to industry standard PMR. SMR, or Shingled Magnetic Recording drives, can not typically be used natively by the OS or disk controllers, and instead often require extra software and/or firmware updates. This makes their broad adoption limited, since … [Link]
Mashable » New probe could help detect ripples from cosmic collisions, part of Einstein's theory of relativity
Two black holes orbit one another in deep space. As the massive objects circle each other, they get closer and closer until the two black holes merge, creating actual ripples in the fabric of space-time. While these ripples — called gravitational waves — have never been directly observed before, a new spacecraft could bring humanity one step closer to finding clear … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Murder Detectives,' Britain’s televised answer to 'Serial,' has the UK enthralled
Murder is one of the most heinous and damaging of all crimes — but too often, it’s entirely possible to forget what a murder entails past the violence of the thingThe Murder Detectives will change that. The miniseries follows an investigation into the seemingly motiveless murder of 19-year-old Nicholas Robinson, who died after being stabbed multiple times in a Bristol stairwell. … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian kaught Photoshopping nude desert photoshoot
Just a month after Kim Kardashian was exposed for digitally removing a bump in her ponytail, she's getting heat for altering another photo online. On Tuesday, Kim shared a sexy nude photoshoot on her app that she posed for before her current pregnancy. But fans who watched behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot when it aired on Keeping Up With the Kardashians … [Link]
Mashable » Trial of first officer in Freddie Gray case begins Wednesday
The first of six trials in connection with the death of Freddie Gray began this week, culminating with the selection of a jury on Wednesday See also: The first officer implicated in Freddie Gray's death is on trial in Baltimore: What to expect Gray suffered a fatal spinal injury in the back of a police van on April 12 and died … [Link]
Mashable » Emotional dog sings its heart out to Adele's 'Hello'
This dog just has a lot of feelings, OK?! During a car-time rendition of Adele's "Hello", a pup named Buckeye can't help but express itself through the power of song. While its howling may not be as melodic as Adele's voice, it's the enthusiasm that counts, right? 45 minutes of Nick Offerman drinking whisky in front of a yule log … [Link]
Slashdot » Wikipedia Creates AI System To Filter Out Bad Edits
An anonymous reader writes: Wikipedia has developed a new artificial intelligence system aimed at improving the quality of its entries and detecting both mistakes and damaging edits made to its articles. The technology is named the Objective Revision Evaluation Service. The Wikimedia blog explains that the system is able to highlight incorrect edits, allowing editors to filter them out from … [Link]
Mashable » Russia's top brass claims satellite images prove Turkey's oil trade with ISIS
Turkey may have fired the first shot on a Russian military plane last week, but Russia has made it clear it's prepared to use everything in its arsenal against its new enemy No. 1. Top Russian officials launched a rocket of rhetoric against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family on Wednesday, claiming to show proof that Turkey is directly … [Link]
Mashable » Penguin Hotline will help you pick books for everyone on your list
Holiday shopping just got a lot easier. To help ease the stress of finding the perfect book to give as a gift, Penguin is bringing back its Penguin Hotline. See also: 10 gadgets for the bookworm in your life Modeled after the Butterball Turkey Hotline, The Penguin Hotline is a go-to destination for book recommendations. With hundreds of Penguin Random House … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish court torn over whether Gollum's a good guy or a bad guy
The Lord of the Rings is tearing Turkey apart. See also: Stephen Colbert gloriously schools scientists on 'Lord of the Rings' 
Image: LagiyeTurkish man Bilgin Çiftçi worked in the nation's public health service until he was fired — for releasing pictures of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan alongside images of Gollum. Çiftçi is now being tried in Turkish court for insulting the … [Link]
Mashable » MTV video debunks Donald Trump's claim that Muslims celebrated after 9/11
As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to insist that he viewed television footage of "thousands and thousands" of Muslims celebrating in New Jersey as the World Trade Center fell, journalists searching for footage have failed to find it. But Trump's supporters, who are active on social media, continue to insist that the images do exist and the celebrations did happen, … [Link]
Popular Science » Announcing The Popular Science Shop
AT-AT Cable Organizer & Card Case On sale now Popular Science has always brought you the coolest new gadgets and tech. Now, we’ve created a way for you to buy them. Today we launch the Popular Science Shop. It’s not a wildly creative name, but we more than make up for that with the wildly awesome products on sale! Our … [Link]
Slashdot » Mother Blames Wi-Fi Allergy For Daughter's Suicide
An anonymous reader sends news that a UK woman named Debra Fry has begun a campaign to raise awareness for "electro-hypersensitivity"~ (EHS) after the suicide of her daughter, Jenny, earlier this year. Fry says her daughter was allergic to Wi-Fi, and blames Jenny's school for not removing wireless routers and other networking equipment. A 2005 report from the World Health … [Link]
Mashable » Jewish a cappella group fries up latkes to Walk the Moon's 'Shut Up and Dance'
Prepare for a dance song you'll want on repeat for eight nights straight. Jewish a cappella group The Maccabeats penned a Hanukkah-inspired version of Walk the Moon's "Shut Up and Dance" that's all about frying latkes with their friends and family. Parody songs are what the holidays are all about. 4-year-old boy hilariously disrupts live BBC interview, embarrasses mum Harrison … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands take to London streets to protest Syria airstrikes
Thousands took to London's streets last night to protest Syrian airstrikes on the eve of the parliamentary vote. See also: UK parliament in 10-hour debate over whether to bomb ISIS in Syria The protesters held signs, chanted and marched from Parliament to the headquarters of the Conservative party. The protests took place this week in an effort to discourage Britain from … [Link]
Mashable » Harrison Ford gets a little aggro with his own action figure on 'Fallon'
Harrison Ford's stand-in is looking a little like a broken-down doll lately — but that may be because he is a doll. Ford stopped by Tuesday's Tonight Show to talk about the film dominating the movie industry: Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The actor, who is reprising his role as Han Solo in the franchise's upcoming installment, chatted with Jimmy … [Link]
Mashable » Buying a smartwatch as a gift this holiday? Here's what to get
The smartwatch market is still in its infancy, and as tech companies and traditional watchmakes alike scramble to capture the interest of would-be buyers, consumers have almost too many options Do you opt for the high-priced wrist candy advertised by Apple as the Tiffany of wearable tech, or do you wade into the world of a hundred notifications and apps that … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Watson shot down a suggestion to avoid the word 'feminism'
For some reason, the word "feminism" remains weirdly controversial, but Emma Watson isn't listening to the haters Watson, the U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador, opened up to Porter Magazine about her speech at the U.N. for HeForShe, a campaign for gender equality — and shutting down the stigma that feminism is about "man-hating." See also: Emma Watson Q&A on Women's Day: 'If … [Link]
Mashable » 8 chic Hanukkah decorations you can DIY today
Your Hanukkah decorations can reflect your own personal style, be it kitschy or chic Wow your in-laws with these effortless, yet classy decorations that are not at all kitschy. They're easy DIYs you can complete in a flash. See also: 13 scrumptious latke recipes that will seriously impress your bubbie 1. Star of David wreath An easy DIY, this wreath utilizes … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Daily Show' cancels Chris Brown interview
Chris Brown's scheduled appearance on The Daily Show was quietly canceled from Tuesday night's lineup, Vulture reports The singer was supposed to chat with host Trevor Noah primarily about his history of domestic violence — but the show's staffers were reportedly uneasy about his interview booking See also: Who is the digital king of late-night TV? A statement Comedy Central provided … [Link]
Mashable » Senior citizens tear through their high-adventure bucket lists
Canon is marking the 25th anniversary of the launch of its original Rebel camera with a new campaign that tasks a series of celebrity spokespeople with helping ordinary people follow through with their own goals. The first installment follows Nik Wallenda, a professional daredevil who is the only person to ever walk a tightrope over Niagara Falls, as he visits … [Link]
Mashable » What playing Xbox One games and watching Netflix looks like on HoloLens
Here’s another reason to get excited for Microsoft HoloLens: Xbox One games and Netflix. Varun Mani, a program manager working on HoloLens and Windows Holographic posted a video to YouTube showing him streaming Halo 5 from his Xbox One to his TV, pausing the gameplay, and then continuing on HoloLens. See also: Microsoft HoloLens is amazing tech, but gaming demos are … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift ruled Instagram in 2015, but Kendall Jenner got the most likes
Taylor Swift is adored on and off social media — but on a list of the most-liked Instagram posts of 2015, the top spot belongs to Kendall Jenner. See also: More parents are naming their kids after Instagram filters A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on May 25, 2015 at 3:51pm PDT Jenner also secured the list's 10th spot, for … [Link]
Mashable » United is giving 6,000 customer service reps the iPhone 6 Plus
United Airlines is tripling down on Apple technology at its U.S.-based airport hubs. Beginning next year, the airline is equipping about 6,000 customer service staff with an iPhone 6 Plus, along with a custom United iOS application so they can help passengers with boarding passes, baggage tags and with flight reservation changes. See also: Newark Airport's Terminal C is about to … [Link]
Slashdot » The Race To Create a Hyperloop Heats Up
An anonymous reader writes: When Elon Musk unveiled his idea for the"Hyperloop" transportation system based on capsules zipping through depressurized tubes, much was made about the enormous technical challenges the system would face in development. However, that didn't stop a number of companies and organizations from starting to work on it. Several companies are pushing the development work hard, and … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX may try to land a rocket back on land after launching to space this month
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX may try to make history with its next launch later this month, returning its rocket to a landing pad rather than an ocean-based platform, a NASA official said Dec. 1. Carol Scott, who works technical integration for SpaceX within NASA's Commercial Crew Program, told reporters here at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Tuesday that SpaceX's … [Link]
Mashable » The 7 most fashionable wearables for sale now
It’s the word du jour on the tips of everyone's tongues: wearables. And 2015 was the biggest year for the market yet, with brands taking a bite out of tech apparel. The biggest difficulty thus far has been products that are either too techy or not fashionable enough, or vice versa See also: We tested how fashionable the Apple Watch really … [Link]
Mashable » A British woman is knitting woolly dog hats to help homeless greyhounds
LONDON — Few things in this world are more adorable than a greyhound wearing a colourful woolly hat. This is a well-known fact. Jan Brown, known as Knitty Jan, knows this well. She runs the online store Knitted With Love, which she set up in 2008 to sell a range of hand-knitted doggy hats and coats. See also: A woman is … [Link]
Popular Science » A Human Driver Vs. Robby The Autonomous Racecar
How Does Robby Drive Audi engineers program Sonoma Raceway’s general specifications—its width and elevation changes—into the autonomous RS7, but it’s up to the car, known as Robby (short for “robot”), to learn how to drive it in the fastest and most efficient manner. Within a few laps, Robby’s sensors and cameras develop the perfect line through each turn, continually gauging … [Link]
Mashable » You never imagined these unexpected ways to wear leather
Leather usually conjures James Dean heartthrobs and biker gangs in motorcycle jackets, but the fabric has much more to offer In its natural form, leather blocks the wind and traps in body heat. Some people prefer it as an alternative to cozy knits in the colder months. But pleather is just as chic and versatile. See also: Everyone will be dressing … [Link]
Mashable » Miniature donkey goes for a ride in the back of police cruiser
A suburban Oklahoma City police officer picked up an unusual subject found wandering along a rural road. Norman police Officer Kyle Canaan says it took a little pushing, pulling and some animal feed, but he got the miniature donkey, nicknamed "Squishy," into the back of his patrol car and out of harm's way Tuesday morning. It's not everyday that you see … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Baby-Sitters Club' meets coding in a new series of books for kids
NEW YORK — Girls Who Code is teaming with Viking Children's Books on a line of at least 11 planned works about computer science and coding. In a joint announcement Wednesday, the tech organization and Viking said the upcoming books would include middle grade fiction, doodles and board books. The initial releases, coming in the summer of 2017, will be "Girls … [Link]
Slashdot » China Blamed For Attack On Australian Bureau of Meteorology
New submitter ElectronF sends news that officials within the Australian government are blaming China for an attack on computer systems at the Bureau of Meteorology. "The bureau owns one of Australia's largest supercomputers and provides critical information to a host of agencies. Its systems straddle the nation, including one link into the Department of Defence at Russell Offices in Canberra." … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift appeases angry conservationists with bird selfie
After drawing the ire of conservationists by filming her music video on land inhabited by New Zealand's rare dotterel bird, Taylor Swift has begun the appeasement process. See also: Australian politicians won't stop dropping references to Taylor Swift On Nov. 27, Swift was called out for reportedly endangering the NZ dotterel. The production company working on the video eventually released a … [Link]
Mashable » France has shut down 3 mosques in wake of Paris attacks
French authorities have begun closing mosques they say harbored radical clerics who inspired the Nov. 13 terror attacks in Paris. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve announced on Wednesday morning that officials have shut down three mosques that showed a "pattern of radicalization" since implementing the state of emergency enacted after 130 people were killed in the French capital. The raids that were … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Indian women spill the beans on what makes them swipe right on Tinder
Tinder claims it has seen a 400% jump in its downloads in India in the last one year. Its overall appeal in a country with an overwhelmingly young population is on expected lines. However, what surprised many is the claim that Indian women were more active swiping on profiles than men, especially after a series of media reports on Indian men … [Link]
Mashable » OnePlus sells an iPhone case that also nets you a OnePlus X invite. Wait, what?
How’s this for an odd marketing strategy: OnePlus is now selling a $19.99 iPhone case which comes with an invite to purchase the invite-only OnePlus X phone Even better, some lucky buyers will get a "Ceramic" invite, which enables you to buy a limited edition version of the device, or a special invite which will get you a OnePlus X for … [Link]
Mashable » Flight attendant has a theory about why passengers can't behave
During boarding, when I’m standing in front of the flight deck door greeting passengers, I always smile and say, "Hello." Sometimes I’ll ask how passengers are, only to be reminded why I maybe shouldn’t ask that question. “This airline sucks,” said one passenger, after I wished him a "Good morning." “We’re not sitting together and it’s your fault,” yelled another passenger, … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Accused of Tracking School Kids After Promising Not To
itwbennett writes: In a complaint (PDF) filed Tuesday with the Federal Trade Commission, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) claims that "despite publicly promising not to, Google mines students' browsing data and other information, and uses it for the company's own purposes." The EFF says Google's practice of recording everything students do while they're logged into their Google accounts, regardless of … [Link]
Popular Science » Taking Care of (Future) Business
Between traffic-clogged commutes, high-stress jobs, and crappy coffee in the break room, the daily grind can be painful. Luckily, technology is paving the way for jobs you’ll actually be excited to do. Menial tasks like email can be automated. Decision-making can be done with artificial intelligence. And “deep learning” can teach robots to be creative and even generate ideas. Granted, … [Link]
Mashable » Graham Norton declared Madonna's 'unapologetic bitch' at her London show
LONDON — Around 20,000 people attended Madonna's second Rebel Heart Tour show at London's O2 arena on Tuesday night. Amongst that 20,000 was Irish chat show host Graham Norton, famous for hilarious Friday night TV and throwing unassuming members of the audience backwards off of red chairs Naturally, Norton ended up on stage with Madge Following a spectacular dance routine, … [Link]
Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio is not raped by bear in 'The Revenant'
Welp, that's one way to kick off your Oscar campaign. Film Twitter was agog on Tuesday about a Drudge Report headline crowing that Leonardo DiCaprio, the Academy Awards' very own Susan Lucci, is raped by a "wild bear" in his upcoming film, Alejandro G. Iñárritu's The Revenant See also: 'The Revenant' violently shoved bloody Leo DiCaprio into the Oscar race "The … [Link]
Mashable » Morrissey wins award for his novel's terrible sex scene
LONDON — Ah, Morrissey: singer, songwriter, bad sex in fiction award winner See also: 'Bulbous salutation': Morrissey's new novel features a really bad sex scene Yup, that's right: the former singer of The Smiths has been awarded a prize for the terrible sex scene in his debut novel, which was released earlier this year (Sept. 24). Organised by the Literary Review, … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron is now using the word 'Daesh' to refer to ISIS
LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron says he will refer to the militants who want to create an Islamic caliphate as "Daesh" instead of the terms "Islamic State," "ISIS," or "Isil" that are commonly used in English-speaking media. See also: UK parliament in 10-hour debate over whether to bomb ISIS in Syria Cameron made the announcement as he kicked off 10 … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry writes moving Instagram posts about animal poaching
LONDON — Britain's Prince Harry has made an emotional appeal on Instagram about animal conservation during a trip to South Africa See also: Rhinos with cameras hidden in their horns could prevent poaching The prince, who is photographed with an elephant, shared some thoughts he's had during his trip to Kruger National Park where he met people working to protect Africa's … [Link]
Slashdot » Yahoo Discussing Sale of Internet Business
An anonymous reader writes: According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal (paywalled), Yahoo!'s board of directors is considering the sale of their internet business in a series of meetings starting today. "Growing concerns around Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's lack of progress turning around Yahoo and an exodus of top executives have increased pressure on the company's board … [Link]
Mashable » Crossing the United States, one cup of coffee at a time
WASHINGTON, D.C. — We unfolded the United States map on the kitchen table, simultaneously excited and overwhelmed with our upcoming cross-country road trip. With an arrival date set in stone, we knew we had to be efficient, but we didn’t want such a remarkable experience to fly by in a haze of unremarkable strip malls and Starbucks.In our planned 10 days … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 55% Off Nikon D3200 24.2 MP DSLR + MORE Deals!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers the Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR DX Zoom Lenses Bundle for just $396.95 plus free shipping. That’s 55% off on the bundle’s regular list price of $879.95. Don’t let the compact size and price fool you — packed inside the Nikon D3200 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cosplayer Builds Motorized Version of Kayle’s Aether Wing from League of Legends [Video]
Believe it or not, this Elmins Cosplay’s first cosplay ever! The man spent over 1000 hours building these motorized wings, which can fully extend or retract via smartphone control. Wow. Just wow. For those interested, you can read more about how Elmins built the costume right here. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Many Wondrous Forms of Instant Ramen [Comic]
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Mashable » Before the Holocaust, Nazis targeted so-called 'Gypsies'
1938A Roma woman and child in a camp during an investigation by the Racial Hygiene Research Center at the Reich Bureau for Health.Image: Galerie Bilderwelt/Getty ImagesIn 1938, there were approximately 35,000 so-called Gypsies living in Germany and Austria. Named for their supposed origin in Egypt (the ethnic group actually originated in northern India), most of the “Gypsies” belonged to the Roma … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Six First Star Wars Movies in 3 Minutes [Video]
Here are the six first Star Wars movies resumed in just 3 minutes by Youtuber Eclectic Method. If you need a “refresher” before “The Force Awakens” starts, this is the perfect thing to watch! And here’s the Chewie song… for no other reasons than to include it in this post. [Eclectic Method] The post The Six First Star Wars Movies … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why People Think Video Games Are Just for Boys [Video]
The reason why video games have mainly been targeted at just one gender for the past three decades is because of Nintendo. I’m glad things are starting to change now though! [truTV] The post Why People Think Video Games Are Just for Boys [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Here comes Vimeo's new originals, thanks to the weed delivery guy
NEW YORK — Vimeo Originals happened, in a way, by accident. The online video platform, which launched in 2004, had been primarily known as the go-to for independent creators looking to sell content directly to consumers. The division of IAC attracted talent with favorable revenue splits and tools that give them the opportunity to set up their own paywalls. Then, in … [Link]
Mashable » Line's newest app is all about hashtags
Messaging giant Line just launched a new standalone app and it has nothing to do with stickers or games. Instead, the new app, called Tale, is a social app that's a bit of a cross between Reddit and Twitter, with user-generated posts grouped by hashtags that are upvoted and downvoted. See also: 7 tips and tricks to get the most out … [Link]
Slashdot » SSDs Approaching Price Parity With HDDs
Lucas123 writes: Hard disk drive per-gigabyte pricing has remained relatively stagnant over the past three years, and prices are expected to be completely flat over at least the next two, allowing SSDs to significantly close the cost gap, according to a new report. The report, from DRAMeXchange, stated that this marks the fourth straight quarter that the SSD price decline … [Link]
Mashable » 4-year-old boy hilariously disrupts live BBC interview, embarrasses mum
Small, excitable children and live television interviews do not make the best combination. During an appearance on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday morning, 4-year-old Harry decided to embarrass his mum as much as he possibly could by bursting into wild bouts of laughter, running around the studio, evading capture from producers and finally forcing presenters to cut the entire interview short. … [Link]
Mashable » 20 thoughtful gift ideas for people who love to drink alcohol
Image: Mashable Composite, uncommongoodsWhether their preference is beer, wine or something a little harder, giving the gift of alcohol is great, yet usually short-lived. Sure, everyone likes getting a bottle of their favorite something during the holidays, but most of the time there's no shortage of beverages being passed around. See also: 12 gifts for every type of stoner in … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction will be there for you in 'Friends' theme tune parody
LONDON — If there was any doubt over the level of friendship that still exists within One Direction, this fan-made Friends title sequence will dispel all nervous feelings you may have had See also: This is what a jam session with One Direction looks like Shared via Twitter, the compilation features Louis, Harry, Niall and Liam's best moments from over the … [Link]
Mashable » British mums are sharing kids' unintentionally crude Christmas drawings
LONDON — If there's one thing the wonderfully inappropriate series of drawings shared recently on The Unmumsy Mum's Facebook page has taught us, it's that children's art can be appreciated on a number of different levels. See also: British mums share cringe-inducing stories of their kids embarrassing them The trend of accidentally crude festive kids' drawings was discussed last week on … [Link]
Mashable » 10 unique ways to gift wrap without wrapping paper
Image: Mashable Composite, Guiddoo World Travels Pvt LtdThere's no need for paper when you have ingenious gift wrap already lying around your house There are a ton of ingenious ways to wrap your presents this year without the use of store-bought wrapping paper. See also: How to choose gifts that help kids break gender roles 1. Reusable gift wrap Using … [Link]
Mashable » 17 gifts for the bookworm in your life
Image: Mashable Composite, BlockandHammer, BOOKWORM BOUTIQUEWhen the weather turns cold, the cold wrap themselves in a blanket — and hunker down with a good book. But how else are you showing your love for the written word? For those of us whose go-to accessory is an e-reader, or analog paper version, the holiday season is also an opportunity to accessorize … [Link]
Mashable » UK parliament in 10-hour debate over whether to bomb ISIS in Syria
LONDON — British lawmakers will vote Wednesday whether or not to launch airstrikes in Syria against the Islamic State (ISIS) after a 10-hour debate in the House of Commons See also: Thousands protest in London on eve of Syria airstrikes vote The UK is currently engaged in airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq but the vote would give the government a mandate … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rocket launch problems delay test of Einstein’s ultimate theory
The European Space Agency's LISA Pathfinder mission, set to test gravitational wave detection technology, is on hold after an issue with its launch rocket
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Mashable » Second transgender woman found dead in male prison in Britain
LONDON — A second transgender woman has been found dead at a male prison in England within the space of a few weeks. A guard found Joanne Latham, 38, dead in her cell at Woodhill prison in Milton Keynes on Friday. She was serving life sentences for attempted murders. See also: 21-year-old transgender woman found dead at men's prison in Leeds … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Git for Teams – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Git for Teams" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-12-03 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Apple's new ads tout Siri, 'ridiculously powerful' iPhone 6S
With December holidays fast approaching, Apple is ramping up its marketing efforts in order to sell a few more bazillion iPhones. Last week, the company enlisted Stevie Wonder for an Thanksgiving-themed spot, and on Tuesday it published two new ads for the iPhone 6S The first ad, titled "Ridiculously Powerful," (looks like hyperbole is the big new thing at Apple's … [Link]
Mashable » Journalists question how — and why — they're covering Donald Trump
“Seriously?” That's all that CNN's Jake Tapper could summon during an interview with a top aide for Donald Trump on Monday, where the topic predictably turned to the candidate's widely debunked claims of having seen footage of Muslims in the U.S. celebrating on the day of the 9/11 attacks In what has become an almost entirely predictable exercise in futility, Tapper … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Massive El Niño sweeping globe is now the biggest ever recorded
The current extreme El Niño, which many blame on climate change, is the strongest on record, smashing the previous record from 1997-8
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Mashable » Microsoft employees serenade Apple employees for 'peace on earth'
After decades of ads mocking each other's products, Apple and Microsoft are hugging out a truce — at least for the holiday season. In the spirit of holiday cheer, Microsoft's latest campaign sent a store full of employees at its Manhattan retail store to storm the doors of a nearby Apple shop and "deliver a special message to some old … [Link]
Mashable » Dance pioneer Loie Fuller performed like liquid in motion
c. 1900Image: Library of CongressMarie Louise Fuller was born in a suburb of Chicago in 1862, and quickly began a career as a child actressWith no formal training, she developed an interest in dance and choreography. Rather than attempt classical ballet or other traditional dances, she came up with her own form of free dance. Her pieces used flowing silk costumes … [Link]
Mashable » This is what happened when I tried to write a novel in 30 days
LONDON — Ever since I penned my first cringe-inducingly bad poem at the age of 18, I've wanted to write a novel. See also: 12 tips to dominate National Novel Writing Month Being the tragically obsessed Stephen King fan that I am, I fancied myself as a horror writer. I had the whole thing worked out in my head. Here's a … [Link]
Mashable » Watch an intricate papercraft model of a Singapore Airlines plane get built
This might be the most detailed and intricate paper plane you've seen yet. In this video, a designer creates the various classes of seats you'll find in a plane entirely out of paper. The seats appear fully functional, with sliding doors for the suite's compartment and chairs that recline. See also: The best airlines for long trips in economy class … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Some People Think Total Nonsense Is Really Deep
Earthquake Retrofit writes: The Washington Post has a story about Gordon Pennycook, a doctorate student at the University of Waterloo who studies why some people are more easily duped than others. "Wholeness quiets infinite phenomena" was one of many randomly generated sentences Pennycook, along with a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo, used in a new, four-part study … [Link]
Mashable » This marching band absolutely slays Adele's 'Hello'
There has been something missing in your life for the past few months. Until now, you were unaware of what this was but today it will become painfully clear: you were missing a marching band cover of Adele's "Hello." If you aren't completely and irrevocably sick of the song that's been dominating airwaves and breaking records since October, Southern University's … [Link]
Popular Science » Liquid Metal 'Nano Terminator' Particles Could Fight Cancer
Nano-terminators Left, a schematic of the cancer-fighting nanoparticles (the red spheres are chemotherapy drug doxorubicin). Right, the nano-particles photographed through an electron microscope. Yue Lu via North Carolina State University Over the past decade, researchers have developed nanoparticles to treat all sorts of medical conditions, from obesity to bleeding combat wounds. And although researchers have spent a lot of time … [Link]
Mashable » Express Scripts to make it easier to get the $1 alternative to $750 AIDS drug
The largest prescription drug manager in the U.S., Express Scripts, will make it easier for patients to get hold of the $1 version of Daraprim, the life-saving drug that recently got massively price inflated. Express Scripts said in a statement that it plans to partner with Imprimis Pharmaceuticals to drive access to the latter's $1 drug that treats toxoplasmosis, a life-threatening … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung launches web browser for its Gear VR headset
Samsung’s Gear VR virtual reality headset, which launched in November, provides a solid way to watch a video or show off a demo, but stumbles where it counts the most: it lacks content Now, Samsung takes a step to fix that with Samsung Internet for Gear VR, a web browser that lets you browse content on the Internet directly from your … [Link]
Mashable » Chennai flooded after worst rains in a century, locals unite on social media
Chennai is being pounded by the worst rains in nearly a century, with a fresh bout of heavy downpour over the last few days leaving most parts of the city under water. Several parts of the state of Tamil Nadu are also being lashed by torrential rains, with the number of deaths rising to 188. See also: These photographs show the … [Link]
Slashdot » Father of Robotics, Joseph F. Engelberger, Dies At Age 90
An anonymous reader writes: Today the robotics industry is a multi-billion dollar business — but it all started with Joe Engelberger and Georges Devol, who formed Unimation in 1956, the world's first robotics company. Their first Unimate arm was installed at General Motors in 1961, transforming the automotive industry. While the automotive industry is still the largest piece of the … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why K-pop is having more than just a 'moment'
Like it or not, K-pop is here to stay. Take a look back at the past year's entertainment headlines and it'd hard to miss K-pop's dominance The industry continues to rack in big bucks and likes by the thousands, as it strategically positions its stars for big debuts and comebacks. See also: Psy releases horrifying, brilliant video that rivals 'Gangnam Style' … [Link]
Mashable » Little boy is fascinated by the bevy of bras in a department store
Devin has no idea what these bra things are, but he's pretty determined to find out. This little guy has made it his personal mission to inspect each and every bra in the department store by squeezing all of them with his curious hands … But while this behavior is cute on a toddler, he should probably break this habit … [Link]
Mashable » Mysterious wrecked boats with corpses onboard have washed up in Japan
Mysterious "ghost boats" are washing up on Japan's shores each year — wrecked wooden ships with decaying corpses onboard. Japan's coast guard said Tuesday that over the past month, nearly a dozen boats carrying decomposing bodies were found off the country's northwestern coast. See also: North and South Koreans reunite for 3 precious days after decades apart 
One of the wooden … [Link]
Slashdot » Canonical Patches Two Kernel Vulnerabilities In Ubuntu 14.04
jones_supa writes: Canonical has announced that a new kernel update is now live in the default software repositories for the Ubuntu 14.04 operating system. According to the security notice, two Linux kernel vulnerabilities have been fixed. The first security flaw was discovered in the SCTP (Stream Control Transmission Protocol) implementation, which conducted a wrong sequence of protocol-initialization steps. The second … [Link]
Mashable » Ford Mustang arrives in Australia but it's sold out until 2017
The American muscle car has received a modern Australian twist — and locals have gone into overdrive For the first time in 50 years, the Ford Mustang has been made in right-hand drive straight off the production line for the Australian market The new model landed on Australian shores on Wednesday morning, but if you haven't pre-ordered the American pony, don't … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ultra-marathon runners’ brains shrank while racing across Europe
Athletes running a nine-week ultra-marathon from Italy to Norway wore down their joint cartilage and lost brain volume, but both soon recovered
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Mashable » Stroll along Australia's beaches this summer with Google's Street View
If you love long walks on the beach, but are too far from the sands of Australia — you can visit some of them online with a mojito in hand. See also: Molly the elephant seal found in Australian backyard, just wants to tan in peace Google Maps have Street View available on some of Australia's finest beaches, allowing you to … [Link]
Mashable » LinkedIn's new Facebook-like app arrives on iOS and Android
LinkedIn just gave its flagship app a major facelift. The company released a redesigned version of its main app Tuesday. The new app, which was first previewed in October, makes the app look more like Facebook and other social media apps. See also: How to increase your LinkedIn profile views by 425% Like Facebook, LinkedIn's new app is centered around a … [Link]
Mashable » Coming soon to India: Designer breathing masks to combat air pollution
With air pollution levels spiking to hazardous levels during the winter months, Delhi may soon go the Beijing way, where breathing masks have become a way of life. In India, the international company Vogmask is set to launch a limited edition of designer masks made by globally-acclaimed Indian designer Manish Arora this month. See also: Delhi looks all set to retain … [Link]
Mashable » This cook's symmetrical breakfasts are both delicious and visually stunning
Michael Zee may very well be vying for the title of World's Best Boyfriend: Every day, for almost two years, he has made yummy and visually delectable breakfasts for himself and his boyfriend, Mark van Beek Zee has turned the sweet act into a daily photo project, called Symmetry Breakfast. From Eggs Benedict to French toast, Zee turns all of his … [Link]
Slashdot » IRS: We Used Stingray Devices To Track 37 Phones
An anonymous reader writes: In October, we discussed the troubling revelation that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service had its own stingray devices, which are commonly used by law enforcement to intercept phone signals and track criminal suspects. The IRS has now addressed these allegations (PDF), confirming that they do indeed have one of the devices, and are trying to get … [Link]
Mashable » The 10 funniest 'Star Wars' spoofs of all time
Star Wars is a space fantasy, a galactic fairy tale, a Skywalker family soap opera and a classic good vs. evil adventure story with mythological heft But should we also be classifying it as a comedy? See also: Countdown to 'The Force Awakens' with our Star Wars advent calendar Before you dismiss that heretical notion, consider the evidence from Luke Skywalker … [Link]
Mashable » Pillow Talk sends your long-distance partner the sound of your heartbeat
Pillow talk is an important part of a relationship. It's the intimate conversations you have with your partner between the sheets, snuggling and staring into each others eyes. But it can be hard to do that when you're in a long-distance relationship. A product that takes its name from those shared moments is hoping to bridge that gap between loved onesPillow … [Link]
Mashable » Australian newspaper prints wrong year, people think they're in the future
It’s been a long year, but maybe not this long. On Wednesday, the Herald Sun, a newspaper from Victoria in Australia accidentally, we hope, printed the date on their front page as 2105 as opposed to 2015 See also: Mind-blowing Pixar theory will make you rethink your favorite animated films Hopefully it's a future where our dreams of police forces riding … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's launches all-day breakfast everywhere in Australia
If you are a late riser who never manages to crawl into McDonald's until after 10:30 a.m., your craving for McMuffins is about to forever be satisfied. In Australia, that is See also: These Pringles scented candles are every meat lover's dream McDonald's will be rolling out an all-day breakfast menu across all restaurants in Australia, with the rollout due for … [Link]
Mashable » Molly the elephant seal found in Australian backyard, just wants to tan in peace
Is it too much to ask for a little alone time? Perhaps it is, if you're a stray elephant seal leaving a trail of destruction in your wake while trying to find some peace and quiet. Found in a backyard in Tasmania's Bruny Island, "Molly" — the seal in question — tried dodging photographers by taking some shortcuts through residential fences … [Link]
Mashable » Rick Barry's son shoots free-throws underhanded just like pops
Canyon Barry is not ashamed of his heritage Shooting free-throws underhanded is derided these days as "granny-style" on playgrounds across America. In the 1960s and 1970s, however, Rick Barry took his freebies underhanded throughout a Hall of Fame NBA career. Now his youngest son is bringing it back See also: My high school teammate, Kobe Bryant Canyon is a junior guard … [Link]
Mashable » Illinois attorney general asks for federal probe of Chicago Police Department
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether the Chicago Police Department's practices violate federal and constitutional law. See also: Chicago mayor fires police superintendent after new evidence in Laquan McDonald case Madigan said Tuesday that the "shocking death" of Laquan McDonald, a black 17-year-old who was fatally shot by white police officer in … [Link]
Slashdot » Zuckerberg To Give Away 99% of His Facebook Stock
An anonymous reader writes: The Facebook stock currently held by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan is worth roughly $45 billion. Today, the couple posted a letter addressed to their newborn daughter outlining plans to give away 99% of that stock so their daughter can "live in a better world." They say, "Our initial areas of focus will be … [Link]
Mashable » Watch soccer god Lionel Messi dominate as a 12-year-old in Argentina
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players in the history of the sport. It turns out the 28-year-old icon was pretty good as a kid, too Obvious or not, though, these old highlights of a 12-year-old Messi laying waste to poor children in Argentina might be the best five minutes of your day See also: My high school … [Link]
Mashable » Harvard Law School crest that honors slave-owning donors under review
Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow has appointed a committee to look into replacing the school's controversial shiled which includes three sheaves of wheat that represent the Isaac Royall family, who helped fund the school's founding but was also a notorious slave owner. See also: Portraits of black Harvard law professors vandalized with tape The Royall family is tied to the … [Link]
Mashable » Oklahoma police finally nab donkey on the run
Donkeys may have a sweet demeanor, but behind the floppy ears, some have a dark side Over in Norman, Oklahoma, police spotted a wandering donkey "on the loose.” It’s unclear what kind of trouble the donkey was up to (Eating grass? Taking a nap? Blinking?) but local police weren’t taking any risks. Oh no, not with this donkey. See also: Very … [Link]
Mashable » Watch online ads and this startup will give money to charity
Online ads have a seriously bad rap — banner ads are annoying and no one likes sitting through a video about diapers before tucking into a Saturday Night Live clip on YouTube. The recently launched Australian startup Make Some Change, founded by Michael Battle and Jesse Richardson, is proposing a different equation. Instead of being forced to watch a brand's message … [Link]
Mashable » Saturn's icy, crescent moon shines above its rings in stunning NASA photo
A crescent moon shines above Saturn's distinctive rings in a newly-released photo from NASA. Saturn's small, icy moon Enceladus looks like a sliver against the blackness of space in the photo taken by the Cassini spacecraft when the probe, charged with exploring Saturn and its moons, flew about 630,000 miles from Enceladus in July 2015. See also: Spacecraft to taste an … [Link]
Mashable » How Luke Walton won NBA Coach of the Month with zero coaching wins
Luke Walton — he of the Grateful Dead-inspired tattoo and pupil's age — now shares the 2015-16 NBA season's first Coach of the Month award Walton, currently at the helm of the Golden State Warriors, won the award in the Western Conference. Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt won it in the Eastern Conference. But while Blatt had amassed 13 wins when … [Link]
Slashdot » Los Angeles Flirts With Pre-Crime
An anonymous reader writes: The city of Los Angeles is considering a new plan to fight prostitution: sending letters to men who solicit prostitutes in the hopes that the letters are seen by family members. Why not just arrest them while they're doing it? Because these letters aren't being sent to the houses of men who were convicted, or even … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks recalls holiday panini after E. coli scare at Costco
Coffee giant Starbucks has recalled one of its holiday offerings from nearly 1,400 locations across three western states after one of the ingredients in the Turkey & Stuffing Panini was linked to an E. coli outbreak at Costco See also: E. coli outbreak shuts down dozens of Chipotle locations in Pacific Northwest According to Bloomberg, Taylor Farms Pacific Incissued a recall … [Link]
Mashable » YouTuber Sam Pepper's 'killing' prank backfires in backlash (yep, him again)
Sam Pepper still knows how to upset people. Just one year after the British YouTube star came under fire for his "Fake Hand Ass Pinch Prank" (in which he pinched women's butts), the 25-year-old is attracting new attention — once again in the form of backlash on social media and from fellow creators. This time, for his video titled "KILLING … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Brown won't tour Australia this year after all
C-Breezy has floated away with the wind. Releasing a statement on Wednesday, Chris Brown's promoters have announced the performer won't be coming to Australia for his "One Hell of a Nite" tour, scheduled to take place in December. See also: Australian politicians won't stop dropping references to Taylor Swift The official statement, posted on Ticketek's official Facebook page, reads: Chris Brown’s … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2223: Pulling the plug on Headphone Jack?
We all gotta go sometime! [Link]
Mashable » All eyes will be on these key players as Baltimore's police brutality trials heat up
The first of six officers implicated in the death of Baltimore resident Freddie Gray went on trial on Monday, the start of court proceedings that are likely to take months and may shape the city's relationship with its citizens for years to come. Gray died in April, one week after he suffered a cracked spine in the back of a police … [Link]
Slashdot » Greek Banks Under Cyberattack, Face Ransom Demands
An anonymous reader writes: Hackers have targeted three Greek banks for a third time in five days, demanding a ransom from each lender of 20,000 bitcoin (€7m), according to Greek police and the country's central bank. A group calling itself the Armada Collective demanded the bitcoin ransom after staging its first attacks last Thursday, and then threatened a full collapse … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stormtrooper Electric Longboard Race GONE BAD! [Video]
An electric Boosted Board race between two Stormtroopers goes bad when the two friends run into unexpected trouble. [Boosted Board | ScottDW] The post Stormtrooper Electric Longboard Race GONE BAD! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
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