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 » We could finally be getting a diverse 'Bachelorette'
PASADENA, CALIF. —It's been 20 seasons of ABC's The Bachelor and 11 seasons of The Bachelorette, but not one leading man or lady has yet to be African-American. This summer, that may change. Paul Lee, ABC Entertainment Group President, said at the Television Critics Association Saturday that the network is "doing a whole lot of tweaks" to the franchise. "I'd be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman v Superman: Batman Slams Batmobile in Superman, Superman Shrugs it Off Like its Nothing
#BatmanvSuperman #Wildcard #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/L0hyxshvfm — ZackSnyder (@ZackSnyder) January 9, 2016 [Source: Zach Snyder on Twitter] The post Batman v Superman: Batman Slams Batmobile in Superman, Superman Shrugs it Off Like its Nothing appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » New 'Batman v Superman' trailer shows how the Batmobile fares against Kryptonian beefcake
The latest in a series of trailers for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is out, and although it's short, it packs a punch, and a couple of new goodies We've heard Batman's (Ben Affleck) line threatening Superman (Henry Cavill) before: "Tell me, do you bleed." But this time, the statement is shown in context, with Batman dressed in his … [Link]
Mashable » ABC president still wants to make 'The Muppets' work
PASADENA, California — Expectations and hopes could not have been higher for The Muppets' return to television back in September, but it didn't take long for reviewers and fans alike to declare the show had missed the mark But ABC President Paul Lee wants to give it a second shot See also: Hey, everybody: Stop freaking out about the Muppets having … [Link]
Slashdot » How We Know North Korea Didn't Detonate a Hydrogen Bomb
StartsWithABang writes: The news has been aflame with reports that North Korea detonated a hydrogen bomb on January 6th, greatly expanding its nuclear capabilities with their fourth nuclear test and the potential to carry out a devastating strike against either South Korea or, if they're more ambitious, the United States. The physics of what a nuclear explosion actually does and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Drunk With Awe: Neil DeGrasse Tyson on The Meaning and Beauty Of Life And Death [Video]
A few days ago, Neil deGrasse Tyson had a very deep conversation with Jason Silva, the host of National Geographic’s Brain Games, about the meaning and beauty of life and death and how death is actually a beautiful thing because it brings meaning to life. “My knowledge that I will die gives focus and meaning to every day that I … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Model S Software Updates Lets Car Park Itself With No One Inside It
An anonymous reader writes with a lnk to this article at Boy Genius Report about a software upgrade now hitting Tesla owners, which begins: Tesla earlier today began pushing out version 7.1 of its software to Model S and Model X owners and, suffice it to say, it's a doozy of a software update. While we'll get to the full … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Transformers (2007) as a 1950s Monster B-Movie [Video]
If we can believe in Shia LaBeouf saving the world from utter destruction, why not imagine Transformers as a monster flick? This convincing remixed trailer pulls out all the stops to make the 2007 Michael Bay-directed film seem like a monster B-movie from 1950s — complete with emphatic text overlays, an epic musical score and dramatic voiceovers. [Mashable Watercooler] The … [Link]
Mashable » The Nobel Prize nominees from 1965 are some of the most distinguished losers in history
You know what they say: "It's an honor just to be nominated." This week, the Swedish Academy — the group responsible for selecting the Nobel Prize for Literature — released the list of nominees who were in the running for 1965's prize. As a rule, the Academy keeps the list of prize nominees confidential for 50 years before releasing the information … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's new Summon feature lets your car park itself
Elon Musk likes to talk about our self-driving car future, and on Saturday we got glimpse of just how close it is thanks to an update to Tesla's software The company released version 7.1 of its software for the Model S and Model X, an update that includes a new Summon feature, which allows the vehicle to exit and enter a … [Link]
Mashable » James Franco wanted to option '11.22.63' — but J.J. Abrams beat him to it
PASADENA, CALIF. — When James Franco first read Stephen King's 11.22.63, he immediately wanted to option it. The book, which was published in 2011, follows Jake Epping, a high school English teacher who travels back in time with a mission to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy "I read it pretty fast," Franco said during a panel at Hulu's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Enormous 6000-Piece LEGO AT-AT Time-Lapse Build [Video]
Youtuber BrickVault used over 6000 pieces of LEGO to build this gigantic LEGO AT-AT in a little more than 26 hours. Here’s a time-lapse video of the whole build process. Ouch. [BrickVault] The post Enormous 6000-Piece LEGO AT-AT Time-Lapse Build [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Antivirus Software Could Make Your Company More Vulnerable
itwbennett writes: Since June, researchers have found and reported several dozen serious flaws in antivirus products from vendors such as Kaspersky Lab, ESET, Avast, AVG Technologies, Intel Security (formerly McAfee) and Malwarebytes. Many of those vulnerabilities would have allowed attackers to remotely execute malicious code on computers, to abuse the functionality of the antivirus products themselves, to gain higher privileges … [Link]
Mashable » California surfers ride big, El Niño fueled waves
California has been pummeled this week by powerful storms that have been influenced by the climate pattern El Niño The storms have dumped feet of snow on mountains that were nearly barren this time last year, while at the coast the storm systems produced larger-than-normal surf with some waves topping out near 20 feet, according to the Associated Press. El Niño … [Link]
Slashdot » New Class of Sound Wave Gentle Enough To Use In Biomedical Devices
hypnosec writes: In a first kind of discovery in decades, researchers have created a new class of hybrid sound waves that are gentle enough to be used in biomedical devices. Known as "surface reflected bulk waves", the new class of sound waves are a hybrid of bulk waves and surface waves and have been created by a team at RMIT … [Link]
Mashable » El Chapo's back in jail — and it's the same one he escaped from
After his most recent capture Friday, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is probably feeling right at home. The Mexican drug lord was back in the Altiplano maximum-security prison on Saturday, the same facility from which he escaped in July by slipping through an elaborate tunnel that was dug to his shower stall. See also: Narrow escape: Inside El Chapo's tunnel to freedom … [Link]
Mashable » J.J. Abrams calls lack of Rey character in 'Star Wars' merchandising 'preposterous'
PASADENA, CALIF. — Even J.J. Abrams thinks Hasbro messed up. Earlier this week, Hasbro received backlash from Star Wars fans for not including Rey (played by Daisy Ridley), one of the protagonists of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in its new Star Wars edition of Monopoly. “It seems preposterous and wrong that the main character of the movie is not well-represented … [Link]
Mashable » Aaron Paul has a crisis of faith in intense first trailer for Hulu's 'The Path'
Aaron Paul's post-Breaking Bad return to TV looks like it's going to be anything but an easy ride In Hulu's The Path the actor plays a man whose family is part of a controversial cult movement and follows their story as they begin to doubt their faith and relationships are tested See also: What to stream on HBO, Hulu, Amazon, Netflix … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nightmare Fuel [Comic]
[Source: Charlie Higson – Heck if I Know] The post Nightmare Fuel [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Obi-Wan Remembers the Truth About Luke’s Father [Video]
What I told you was true, from a certain point of view [Shahan Reviews] The post Obi-Wan Remembers the Truth About Luke’s Father [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » The FSF Is 30 Years Old; Where Should They Go From Here?
An anonymous reader writes: The Free Software Foundation is conducting a survey to gather feedback on where they should be focusing their efforts over the next five years. Should they concentrate on IP issues, UX issues, or something else? Is their stance on Free Software versus Open Source a battle that's already lost, and should they compromise? What do users … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook.car joins Apple.car, but neither means a car is coming
Nearly everyone seems to want an Apple Car, and those hopes were raised higher earlier this week when it was revealed that the Apple.car domain had been registered by the tech giant But hold on a second. After doing a little digging we discovered that Facebook registered Facebook.car, Facebook.cars and Facebook.Auto on the same day (Dec. 9, 2015) as Apple. Wait, … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Shield,' 'Party Of Five,' 'Dawson’s Creek' headed to Hulu
PASADENA, CALIF. — The Shield, Party Of Five, Dawson’s Creek and a handful of movies are headed to Hulu thanks to a new deal with Sony. Craig Erwich, Hulu's head of content, announced the multi-year licensing deal at the streaming service's Television Critics Association presentation Saturday morning. "It’s going to be a big year for Hulu," Erwich told reporters before presenting … [Link]
Slashdot » Using Tech To Create Safe and Ethical Retail Supply Chains
As manufacturing gets more distributed, it gets more anonymous in some ways: the parts for one computer might have been made in several countries, and even the assembly might have been split between more than one place; place of origin is complicated, and typically opaque for the purchaser of consumer goods. However, modern logistics and tracking mean that it doesn't … [Link]
Mashable » What to wear when you're looking for love
LONDON — When you're looking for love, outfits are very important. First date outfits tell a great deal about your personality, your interests, and — most importantly — what's in store for the future. That's why we took to the streets of London during men's fashion week to find out people's go-to first date outfits. Whether it's a fail-safe black leather … [Link]
Mashable » Adventurer pilots her 1942 open-cockpit biplane from Britain to Sydney
LONDON — Tracey Curtis-Taylor, the self-styled "Bird in a Biplane," has landed safely in Sydney after flying 14,600 nautical miles from Britain in her vintage open cockpit biplane. The 53-year-old said, “I need a drink. And I need a hairdresser,” after landing to cheers and applause. She thanked those who supported her and said to stay tuned for updates. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Oculus Rift: You've got questions, we've got answers
When Oculus Rift pre-orders went live Wednesday, plenty of people were scrambling to get their hands on a piece of virtual reality. While many have said 2016 will be VR's big year, it doesn't mean the technology is going to be in every household. There are plenty of people who may not know as much about what the Oculus Rift is, … [Link]
Mashable » The Oregon standoff is in one of the most pro-NRA districts in the country
The Bundy family sure knows how to pick 'em. The gun-loving, government-hating group that's in a standoff with the feds in Eastern Oregon has holed up in one of the five most pro-gun congressional districts in the country, according to data provided to Mashable by the digital analytics and marketing company Resonate. See also: These are the armed militants occupying a … [Link]
Slashdot » Tokyo Rose 2.0: White House Asks Silicon Valley For Terrorism Help
theodp writes: While past U.S. Presidents have had to contend with radio propaganda, President Obama also has to worry about online propaganda. On Friday, U.S. national security officials met with leaders in Silicon Valley seeking ideas for ways to curtail terrorists' use of social media and to use technology to "disrupt paths to radicalization to violence." The closed door meetup, … [Link]
Mashable » Bad Wolf TARDIS speaker is 'Doctor Who' gadgetry at its best
LAS VEGAS — We’re deep into the golden age of Bluetooth speakers. Besides various sizes and power levels, you can also get speakers shaped like a jet engine, a zeppelin, or even a TIE fighter. Add “small TARDIS with the words ‘Bad Wolf’ written on it” to that list. Massive Audio is continuing its collection of Doctor Who audio products with … [Link]
Mashable » Texas woman gives birth to her own granddaughter through surrogacy
A North Texas woman has given birth to her own granddaughter after serving as a surrogate for her daughter. At age 54, Tracey Thompson of Plano delivered a 6-pound 11-ounce girl after serving as surrogate for her 28-year-old daughter, Kelley McKissack. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = … [Link]
Mashable » Powerball winning numbers could score someone $949.8 million
UPDATE, 11:02 p.m.: The winning numbers are 16, 19, 32, 34, 57 and Powerball 13. The jackpot was $949.8 million. Lottery officials drew those lucky numbers on Saturday night for the record-breaking Powerball jackpot. Officials said the odds that someone had won the big prize had climbed higher, with 65% of the possible number combinations already purchased by Saturday. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » WW2 Hero Who Captured Enigma For Allies Has Died
An anonymous reader writes: Breaking the Enigma code is rightfully assessed to have significantly shortened World War Two by as much as two years. The genius of Alan Turing played a large role in building on the early successes of Polish mathematicians in continuing to pry messages out from Enigmas encryption. But Turing's genius might very well have counted for … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, China's stock market crash should matter to you and here's why
We’re only a week into 2016 and China is already producing some serious "sky is falling" headlines And, yeah, you should care Sure, you probably don't own many Chinese stocks, so something like two crashes in three days hasn't made you any poorer. Maybe you're not terribly active in the foreign currency exchange markets either, so no harm there But those … [Link]
Mashable » Your Tinder outfit isn't doing you any favors
Swiping right with no return? Chances are it has to do with your basic outfit This according to a new Tinder study, which analyzed 12,000 profile photos of male and female users between the ages of 18-40 in New York City, Los Angeles and Atlanta. The study found that a majority of its users, whether female or male, were uploading similar … [Link]
Mashable » Faces of CES: Re-creating the weird and overserious expressions of tech models
There are thousands of products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas every year, and also hundreds of posters where models pose with those productsMashable video producer Rill Causey had serious fun re-creating those poses around the biggest CES ever in 2016. Read more…More about Parody, Comedy, Models, Watercooler, and Videos
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Mashable » Even the White House is worried about China's stock market crash
BEIJING — The latest trigger was currency jitters, but Thursday's plunge in Chinese stocks was just one in a series of aftershocks from last year's boom and bust that could shake markets for months to come. Investor anxiety over economic weakness and a possible glut of unwanted shares flooding the market have complicated Beijing's efforts to withdraw emergency controls imposed after … [Link]
Slashdot » Uncooperative Russian ISP Prevents Cisco From Shutting Down Cybercriminal Gang
An anonymous reader writes: Cisco's Talos research team has managed to identify and partially shut down a cyber-criminal group that is using the RIG exploit kit to infect users with spambots via a malvertising campaign. Their investigation led them back to Russian ISP Eurobyte, who didn't bother answering critical emails and allowed the campaign to go on even today. In … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung’s modular TV is the future display of your dreams
LAS VEGAS – In the original Total Recall, Arnold Schwarzenegger clicks one button on a remote control to transform the TV built into the wall of his futuristic apartment from a small-screen newscast to a huge nature landscape. Now, 26 years later, Samsung has done something very similar. At CES 2016, the Korean electronics maker showed off a concept of a … [Link]
Mashable » You'll have a better day than this man trying to take out the trash on ice
When the trash has to go out, it HAS TO GO OUT. This man in the Netherlands isn't afraid to brave an icy street to ensure that his garbage is safely stowed in the garbage can — even if it involves slipping, sliding, crawling, and generally sacrificing his dignity. Perhaps you should come up with a new system, dude. Otherwise … [Link]
Mashable » 'Codegirl' director takes us behind the scenes of a trailblazing tech contest
How do you get girls excited about coding? An organization in the Bay Area aims to bring more women into coding with a groundbreaking contestWatch the full-length film for free: http://on.mash.to/1SGj5TH Read more…More about Documentary, App, Girls, Social Good, and App Development
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Mashable » 3 tourists wounded in attack at Egypt Red Sea hotel
Two Austrians and a Swede were wounded in an attack on an Egyptian Red Sea resort hotel in Hurghada by two suspected Islamic State (ISIS) militants on Friday, in the second hotel attack in Egypt in as many days. Renata and Wilhelm Weisslein, both 72, and Sammie Olovsson, 27, were in stable condition Saturday, an Egyptian hospital official told the Associated … [Link]
Mashable » If 2016 CES proved anything, it's that self-driving EVs are king
Video: Quincy Ledbetter LAS VEGAS — "CES might as well stand for 'car electronics show," one of the Audi technology chiefs joked during a roundtable this week at the 2016 International CES. "The entire North Hall was nothing but cars." Although he's right, and the significance of the automotive dominance at this year's show should not be downplayed, perhaps more … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's Fermi Satellite Maps Entire Sky, Finds Mysterious Unknown Object
StartsWithABang writes: With the launch of the Fermi satellite in the late 2000s, we began observing the highest energy photons in the Universe — gamma rays — all over the sky, to unprecedented precision. Produced from cosmic ray showers in space when high energy protons run into other, stationary protons, these gamma rays locate point sources from supermassive black holes … [Link]
Mashable » Barbie as a Renaissance princess is one artist's smart, subversive creation
What would Starbucks look like if its executives travelled through a time warp and commissioned Frida Kahlo to design its logo? An art project from Philippines-based artist Eisen Bernardo provides as good a guess as any. The collection, featured on Bernardo's Tumblr page Mag+Art, pairs iconic logos with fitting works of classic art to lend a new fine-art aesthetic to the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 97% Off The Autobiography of James T. Kirk (Kindle) – $0.71 + Extra Deal!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers The Autobiography of James T. Kirk (Kindle Edition) for just $0.71! That’S 97% off on the book’s regular list price of $24.99. Oh, and yes, this one is available all over the world! The Autobiography of James T. Kirk chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain’s life (2233–2371), in his own words. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Snow Leia and the Seven Droids [Pic]
Unfortunately, you can only see two of her droids in the photo, but the rest are doing something else out of frame. Have you gone over to @rj_idos's page and checked out his Disneyfied Star Wars series yet? Go look now and keep an eye out in the future for Snow Leia joining in the fun! Also 19 days until … [Link]
Mashable » 7 women who are transforming the food industry as we know it
Image: Mashable Composite, christinatosi on InstagramIt's time to reclaim the phrase "a woman's place is in the kitchen" — because lots of ladies are are killing it in that very place These incredible women are also dominating the boardroom, the garden, the sushi bar, the book tour and within the community, all in the name of good food for good … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Someone Made ‘One Punch Man’ Their Fallout Character
I have to say, Imgur user, you did a pretty awesome job making One Punch Man for Fallout 4. Only problem is, the game is gonna be super easy now because he can beat everything in one punch. Might be a slightly shorter gaming experience for you than most. Still totally worth it. Great job! The post Someone Made ‘One … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Force Awakens to Spoilers [Comic]
[Source: Dork Tower | Follow “Dork Tower” on Twitter | Like “Dork Tower” on Facebook] The post The Force Awakens to Spoilers [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » NBC Making “The Office” Type Show With DC Superheroes
So in the weirdest bit of nerd news in a long time, it seems NBC is going to be working on a DC comics show that is very much set up like the recent reality-fake- comedy show, The Office. NBC has ordered a comedy pilot set in the DC Comics universe “full of superheroes, villains and people just like us.” … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 NEW Games of January 2016
New Year, new month, new games. Though it is still very early in the year there are still a few gems to keep your eyes peeled for this month! The new Final Fantasy coming this month may look a little cute, but it is still a new Final Fantasy so I am pretty hyped. Which games are you most excited … [Link]
Mashable » The best smart gadgets that stole the show at CES 2016
LAS VEGAS –- After a few years of showing off less-than-impressive smart gadgets at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, companies stepped it up this year by showing off innovative, but also useful, products. From a food scanner that reveals the nutritional makeup of your meal to a refrigerator that tells you what’s inside while you’re at the grocery store, there was … [Link]
Mashable » Good luck watching the NFL playoffs online if you're not a Verizon or cable customer
Are you ready for some….[buffering…buffering]….~ All NFL playoff games will stream online again this year, but, frustratingly, you'll need to either have a cable account or be a Verizon Wireless customer to catch the action The 2016 NFL playoffs kick off this weekend with Saturday's wild-card games. If you're a cordcutter looking to watch at home or just a busy person … [Link]
Mashable » Calling all freelancers: 4 expert ways to manage your business this year
By now, we’ve all seen the impressive numbers on the "freelance" or "gig economy." Millions of professionals are skipping the traditional corporate structure and turning to freelancing, consulting or temp/on-demand assignments. According to a study by MBO Partners, the U.S. economy currently has 30.2 million independent workers — and that number is expected to hit nearly 38 million by 2020. While … [Link]
Mashable » Would you wear Google Glass if it looked like this?
LAS VEGAS — Of all the problems with Google Glass, the biggest one was social acceptance. No matter what they did for you, the device simply looked too dorky for the vast majority of the public to consider wearing. But what if it had looked almost exactly like a regular pair of glasses? That’s the dream of smart glasses, and companies … [Link]
Mashable » These round pictures were some of the first candid snapshots
Image: National Media Museum/Kodak MuseumYou press the button, we do the rest.Kodak marketing sloganFor more than half a century after its invention, photography was the exclusive domain of professionals and skilled enthusiasts, requiring bulky, expensive equipment and extensive training to capture and develop an imageThat changed in 1888 with George Eastman’s creation of the Kodak camera. The device was a wooden … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Taskmaster robots watch while you work in case you miss a step
Humans are still better workers than robots, but we are more forgetful. Here to help is a robot that keeps an eye on your every move and prompts you when you slip up
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Slashdot » UK Cuts Men's Recommended Weekly Alcohol To 14 Units
jones_supa writes: Men have been advised to drink no more than seven pints of beer a week – the same as the maximum limit for women – in the first new drinking guidelines to be released by the UK's chief medical officers for 20 years. They also advise there is no safe level of drinking for either sex, and issued … [Link]
Mashable » You know you've succeeded as Voldemort when you're scaring children
How does one measure success when it comes to portraying a villain in a magic, made-up universe? If one child's reaction is anything to go by, Ralph Fiennes was truly terrifying as Harry Potter's Voldemort indeed. See also: Emma Watson 'can't wait' to see Noma Dumezweni as Hermione in 'Potter' play The actor told Graham Norton a story about scaring … [Link]
Mashable » Design an outrageous 18th century wig on this interactive site
If you watched Marie Antoinette and found yourself pining over the pastel dresses, flashy jewelry and, most importantly, big hair, this site is the time-waster of your dreams. London's Victoria and Albert Museum launched the V&A Wig Designer, which lets visitors play 18th century hair stylist and create their own elaborate hairdos See also: Antique mourning jewelry contained the hair of … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung’s smart clothes are wearables you’d actually wear
LAS VEGAS — The man talking to me looks dapper in his grey suit. As we chat, he takes a smartphone out of his pocket and waves it over an enlarged button with gray markings on his left cuff. What he’s just done, he says, is silence his phone of notifications. He tells me the idea is to provide an easy … [Link]
Mashable » We asked total strangers which fashion trends they would snog, marry or avoid
Salman Dean is really not into beard baubles.Image: Mashable Jack TaylorLONDON — The biggest trendsetters in men's fashion from around the world are in London for men's fashion week, where the next big things for menswear in 2016 are being paraded down runways. See also: These are the reasons why London rules men's fashion We took to the streets to … [Link]
Slashdot » Domestic Terrorists Could Use OSINT To Pinpoint US Substations For a Blackout
An anonymous reader writes: A project called 'Gridstrike' found that free and publicly available information can be used to determine the most critical electric substations in the US, which if attacked, could result in a nationwide blackout. Researchers from iSIGHT Partners used a combination of publicly available transmission substation information, maps, Google Earth, and grid congestion documentation, and drew correlations … [Link]
Slashdot » ESP8266 Basic Interpreter Lowers IoT Entry Bar For Amateur Programmers
New submitter mmiscool writes: ESP8266 Basic is a project less than 6 moths old. It is open source and designed specifically for the internet of things. The ESP8266 microcontroller costs less than $3, and once the basic firmware is loaded to the device a user can connect to it using Wi-Fi and start programming right inside their web browser. No … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Brings Real-Time Kernel Patching To Oracle Enterprise Linux
prisoninmate writes: Oracle's Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) Release 4 is an important engineering effort and introduces performance improvements and enhancements for some of the most essential components, including CPU schedulers and Automatic NUMA Balancing, along with powerful new features, such as real-time kernel patching, which is possible thanks to the Ksplice open-source extension of the Linux kernel 4 branch, which … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim woman removed from Trump rally after silently protesting
A Muslim woman who stood in silent protest at a rally for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was removed from the event Friday night in Rock Hill, South Carolina, CNN reported. The woman, who identified herself to CNN as 56-year-old Rose Hamid, stood up in a section of seats just behind Trump wearing a hijab, a shirt that said "Salam, I … [Link]
Mashable » Marshawn Lynch blessed us with the best touchdown run in NFL history 5 years ago today
One of the most popular, engrossing journalism longreads of 2015 ran in The New Yorker in July. It told of a massive earthquake that will one day rock the Pacific Northwest to its core Thing is, a mini version of that already happened — exactly five years ago Friday. And what's now known as the "Beast Quake" originated from an easily … [Link]
Mashable » CES 2016 brought consumer tech back to who it belongs: The consumer
LAS VEGAS — Probably the biggest surprise of CES 2016 was the return of vinyl. Both Sony and Panasonic announced new turntables, and not just for nostalgia’s sake. After a limited release this summer, Panasonic’s Technics SL-1200 will enter the company’s official product lineup, and Sony’s PS-HX500 will convert vinyl to high-res digital audio files. See also: The best tech of … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook, Shutterfly Face Lawsuits For Using Facial Recognition To ID Photos
Lucas123 writes: A federal judge has denied a motion by Shutterfly to dismiss a civil case against it claiming it violated privacy laws by collecting and scanning face geometries from uploaded images without consent. The plaintiff in the case, Brian Norberg, alleges he was never a member of Shutterfly and that other people uploaded photos that included his image. Facebook … [Link]
Mashable » The best things we overheard at CES 2016
LAS VEGAS — CES 2016 has been a whirlwind experience. See also: The best tech of CES 2016 We've seen plenty of incredible tech, and we've encountered many of those moments that can only happen at CES. Using the hashtag #OHatCES, we rounded up some of the funniest things people were saying at the convention this year. Take a look below. … [Link]
Mashable » Ubering around CES is no gamble
LAS VEGAS — Of all the myriad concerns you have to contend with when you attend CES, the most pressing is, often, “Can I get a taxi?” But for CES 2016 we finally had another option: Uber and Lyft. The ride-sharing services got the OK to operate in Las Vegas just weeks before the massive consumer electronics show kicked off. Estimates … [Link]
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