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.
Popular Science » Shape-Shifting Worms, Robotic Light Shows, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Mashable » Axe declares muscles don't make a man hot, and they're absolutely right
For a long time, one type of man has dominated the marketing of men's products: the muscular bro In a market saturated with six packs and hyper-masculine norms, Axe's new "Find your magic" ad campaign is telling men that it's OK to be the man you want to be, whether that involves vogueing in heels, streaking naked, or cuddling tiny … [Link]
Mashable » How to play the 'Doom' creator's first new level in 21 years
John Romero co-created the seminal first-person shooter, Doom. And now, for the first time in 21 years, he's built a new level for the original game. We're going to tell you how to play it. If you prefer pictures to words, scroll down past all the text to find a pictorial step-by-step. See also: Doom's rebirth aims to turn every fan into … [Link]
Mashable » Behind the scenes of Barack Obama's interview with YouTube's stars
WASHINGTON — Two hours before a live interview with President Barack Obama, Adande Thorne wasn't nervous, at all. "I haven't even eaten yet," Thorne told Mashable as he stood in the White House East Room. "That's how that works." 
sWoozie sits in the East Room preparing for his interview with the president.Image: Daniella Zalcman/Mashable"I actually had a lot of questions for … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter Sued For Giving Voice To Islamic State
An anonymous reader writes: An American woman named Tamara Fields has sued Twitter in U.S. federal court, saying the social network gave the Islamic State a voice to spread its propaganda. Fields's husband died on November 9, when the terrorist organization attacked a police training center in Amman, Jordan. The complaint alleges, "Without Twitter, the explosive growth of ISIS over … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable mountain lion kittens are all you need to get through the day
Two adorable mountain lion kittens born recently in Southern California are warming hearts with their cute hisses and big blue eyes The kittens, born sometime in December, were found in a well-hidden den in a remote area of the Santa Monica Mountains, the National Park Services announced Thursday in a news release. Both adorable fluff balls have been implanted with … [Link]
Mashable » A fan left a lily for Snape in a heartbreaking tribute to Alan Rickman
Accio tissues. Fans are paying tribute to the late Alan Rickman at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, whose incredible performance in the Potter films brought Hogwarts' most misunderstood potions professor to life BONUS: 5 moments that made us love Alan Rickman's Severus Snape Park visitors are raising their wands at Hogwarts in honor of the actor's memory and leaving flowers … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Kung Fu Panda 3' premiere is coming to a theater near you
LOS ANGELES — It is the premiere of destiny. The Hollywood movie premiere experience has evolved in recent years: What was once a red carpet and cocktail reception has turned into what are often extravagant, themed events with cast interviews that are live-streamed, tweeted and Instagrammed all over the world. And on Saturday, the Hollywood movie premiere experience will get … [Link]
Slashdot » Ancient Tools May Shed Light On the Mysterious 'Hobbit'
sciencehabit writes: The "hobbit" had neighbors. Back in 2004, researchers announced the discovery of this tiny, ancient human, which apparently hunted dwarf elephants with stone tools on the Indonesian island of Flores 18,000 years ago. Its discoverers called the 1-meter-tall creature Homo floresiensis, but skeptics wondered whether it was just a stunted modern human. In the years since, researchers have … [Link]
Popular Science » New York Considers Mandating Back Doors Into Phones
John Karakatsanis via Flickr [CC BY-SA 2.0 iPhone 6 With a bill reintroduced last week, a New York Assemblyman wants to make it easy for the government to get inside smartphones. It’s a proposal that would mandate smartphone manufacturers be able to unlock the phones they make. The bill comes from Assemblyman Matthew Titone, of Staten Island’s North Shore, and … [Link]
Mashable » Livestreamer YouNow launches foodie pilots from Al Roker's RokerLabs
Livestreaming platform YouNow is stirring up some new original content with two food-related shows. What’s on the Menu and Foodie Takes the Streets — which debuted on Friday — were created by RokerLabs, a New York-based video and live streaming studio spearheaded by Today Show co-host Al Roker. SEE ALSO: Al Roker probably loves live streaming video more than you do … [Link]
Mashable » Stoner cat sneaks into pet store and indulges in the catnip
This curious cat stumbled into a little slice of kitty heaven. A lost cat snuck into this pet store, where it was happy to discover a healthy offering of catnip toys. Of course, the little stoner decided to take full advantage of its findings and proceeded to roll around in the relaxing herb. Fortunately, the YouTube description states that the … [Link]
Popular Science » Obama Administration Stops New Coal Mining Leases On Federal Land
kelapstick, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Pioneer Coal Mine in Stellarton, Nova Scotia On Friday, Department of the Interior secretary, Sally Jewell, announced the Obama administration's plans for stopping all new leases on federal lands for coal mines. This down time will give the DOI the chance to review the government's coal program and better account for … [Link]
Mashable » Anderson Cooper outfits entire K9 crew with bulletproof vests after police dog is killed in Virginia
Following the shooting death of a Norfolk, Virginia police dog, animal lover and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has donated enough cash to outfit the police department's entire canine crew with bulletproof vests. The police dog who inspired the generous donation, named Krijger, was killed Monday during a standoff with a man whom police say barricaded himself in his home during a … [Link]
Slashdot » California Legislation Would Require License Plates, Insurance For Drones
An anonymous reader writes: A pair of legislators in California have introduced separate pieces of legislation aimed at further regulating the nascent drone industry in the name of safety. Assemblyman Mike Gatto wants inexpensive insurance policies sold with drones, and also wants those drones to be outfitted with tiny license plates. He said, "If cars have license plates and insurance, … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's going to win the Republican nomination, say internet bookies
Not one person in America has yet voted for Donald Trump, but brace yourself: people are betting good money that he's going to sweep the Republican party nomination Users of PredictIt, who bet real money on their expectations of political outcomes, say Trump has a 44% chance of winning the Republican presidential nomination. That's 14 percentage points higher than the candidate … [Link]
Mashable » A friend of Alan Rickman has shared a beautifully moving tribute on Facebook
A British politician and friend of Alan Rickman has shared a personal, moving tribute to the legendary British actor on his Facebook page. See also: 23 stunning pieces of Severus Snape fan art in honor of Alan Rickman Peter Kyle, who is the Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade, took to Facebook on Thursday to share a lengthy account of … [Link]
Mashable » Mexico's president defends $218 million Boeing 787 Dreamliner purchase
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced Thursday that his new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with a price tag of $218.7 million, will arrive in Mexico City in the next few weeks. The plane, named "José María Morelos y Pavón" after a leader of the Mexican Independence movement, will be more efficient than his previous plane, with better security and functionality, according to … [Link]
Mashable » This Tumblr is a tribute to 'Making a Murderer' lawyer Dean Strang's enviable normcore style
Making A Murderer's Dean Strang is a man of honesty, justice and normcore 2000 fashions Now a new Tumblr account, appropriately titled StrangCore, is devoted to cataloging the lawyer's best looks See also: 'Making a Murderer' creators aren't done yet: 'We still speak to Steven' From short-sleeve button-downs and sensible suit coats to off-duty blue jeans and cream-colored polos, Strang truly … [Link]
Mashable » Ohio TV station reportedly fires several staffers for playing Cards Against Humanity
A Toledo, Ohio TV station reportedly fired seven staffers — three of them on-air personalities — for the ghastly crime of playing Cards Against Humanity in the office over the long New Year's weekend. The station, WTOL- Channel 11, has not confirmed the reports, which first surfaced in the Toledo Blade “WTOL takes seriously its employment policies and our obligation to … [Link]
Mashable » President Obama settles ‘dog pants’ debate in swift decree
Several important political and economic concerns were addressed in the YouTube interview with President Obama on Friday, but one debate was finally settled: Obama established the proper shape of dog pants. YouTube star Adande Thorne, also known as sWooZie, ended his interview with the president by entering a "lightning round" of pop culture questions. This was when he pulled out his … [Link]
Mashable » Attention: Another Leonardo DiCaprio doppelgänger exists
As another Leo DiCaprio doppelgänger emerges from the shadows, it's getting increasingly difficult to identify which Leo is the one who still hasn't won an Oscar. The Internet erupted with emotion and nostalgia when DiCaprio's first look-alike came to light. Swedish bartender Konrad Annerud — who bares a striking resemblance to the beloved '90s Leo — explained that the blessing comes … [Link]
Popular Science » Can 3D-Printing Help The Refugee Crisis?
Jahd Khalil Dave Levin, Left, and Loay Malameh, Right, hold 3D printed objects in their former makerspace in Amman, Jordan. They want to develop technological solutions in R&D labs outside of Syria and then implement those solutions inside the warzone. On face value, Dave Levin and Loay Malahmeh are creating a makerspace and innovation center for refugees, but their real … [Link]
Mashable » Ludwig von Bieber gets classy in front of a fireplace
In today's shocking news, it turns out pop sensation Justin Bieber can actually play — and slay — Beethoven on the piano. Young Biebs was caught playing Beethoven's "Für Elise" at the Montage Beverly Hills by Instagram user Josh Miller We're pretty relieved Bieber's newest video is less penis, more pianist. See also: Doug the Pug lives like Justin Bieber for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Netflix Claims VPN/Proxy Crackdown
Netflix says it will crack down on customers using proxy servers and VPNs to access content restricted to specific countries. But not everyone is convinced the move can or will succeed. Customers use tools to bypass Netflix’s georestrictions for a variety of reasons, including: not having the service available at all in their country (though it’s now in 190 countries); … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Is There A Hurricane In January?
NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Hurricane Alex Hurricane Alex on Thursday, January 14 It's starting off as a wild, wet, and windy year. Alex, the first named tropical storm of 2016 made landfall on the Azores islands in the North Atlantic at 9:15 AM local time on Friday, January 15. Luckily, Alex had been downgraded from its peak status as … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Return of the Kitten Sweatshirt + Other Shirts for the Kitten/Sci-Fi Fans in Your Life
If you like sci-fi as well as kittens, Rageon has some of the most awesome shirts of all time. Behold: Return of the Kitten Sweatshirt: 
Bacon Pizza Space Cat Sweatshirt: 
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Space Cat Rocket Blast Sweatshirt: 
Wow. Just wow. The post Return of the Kitten Sweatshirt + Other Shirts for the Kitten/Sci-Fi Fans in Your Life appeared first … [Link]
Slashdot » GNU/Linux Desktops with No User Knowledge Needed (Video)
Joey Amanchukwu is co-founder and CEO of Transforia, a company that leases computers pre-loaded with Red Hat Enterprise Linux — a distro choice that may have been made at least partly because Joey used to sell for Red Hat. There have been other companies that tried to sell Linux desktops and laptops on a "don't worry about a thing; we'll … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Polar Bear Cub Attempt To Walk
Screenshot via YoutTube video Baby polar bear on wobbly legs Friday's got you down? Keep trying to put one foot in front of the other but it isn't quite working? Well, take solace in the fact that the same goes for this little two-month old polar bear cub at the Toronto Zoo. While they may be powerful carnivores as adults, … [Link]
Mashable » The best way to mourn Alan Rickman: Watch a movie about mourning Alan Rickman
You may remember Alan Rickman, who died Thursday at the age of 69, as Snape in the Harry Potter movies. You may remember him as the Sheriff of Nottingham, or Hans Gruber, or Dr. Lazarus in Galaxy Quest BONUS: 13 astounding Alan Rickman roles that go beyond 'Harry Potter' But for many fans, the defining role of Rickman's storied career is … [Link]
Mashable » Obama just found out about the tampon tax, and he is not a fan
President Obama is a proponent for equality in the healthcare system, but up until Friday, he knew nothing about the luxury taxes that 40 states place on sanitary pads and tampons. Obama, during an interview with YouTube stars on Friday, said he has "no idea" why states would institute the tax, and then confessed it was the first time he had … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Inside Out’ May Be (BETTER BE) Getting Sequel
Inside Out 2, huh? This seems to be big news over at i09, and props to them for uncovering the buzz. But hey, we are clearly going to see Riley grow up and face puberty in the second movie (love and heartbreak, me thinks) and then potentially become a parent of her own in the third or maybe even “go … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Alan Rickman’s Most Memorable Characters [Video]
A fantastic tribute to the acting career of Alan Rickman who passed away yesterday after a short battle with cancer. [CNN] The post Alan Rickman’s Most Memorable Characters [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Propose Method For Teleporting Creatures' Memories
Time Magazine Beam Us Up Teleportation doesn't work for humans — yet. Teleportation is one of those future technologies I wish for almost every day–and never more longingly as when I wait for the delayed crowded subway to arrive. And while we're not being beamed around like Star Trek promises, scientists have been working on the problem. In a recent … [Link]
Mashable » Obama wants to be Han Solo, and other things we learned today
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sat for interviews with three popular YouTube stars on Friday, days after he gave his final State of the Union address. See also: Meet the three YouTube stars who will interview Obama this week The three YouTube stars who interviewed Obama this year were lifestyle expert Ingrid Nilsen, who came out on her YouTube channel last … [Link]
Popular Science » Dynamic Touchscreen Could Display In Braille
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Concept Art For Braille Tablet One of the weaknesses of screen-based media is how inaccessible it can be for people with impaired vision, who must instead rely on screen readers and other specialized tools to speak aloud the words in an online article. A special touchscreen tablet, made by a team at the University of … [Link]
Mashable » The inflatable, arm-flailing tube man spills his secrets
You've seen them everywhere. They're tall and they flop around. They are inflatable tube men. They can be seen dancing outside car dealerships and retail stores throughout the world. And if you're curious as to why on earth they exist, YouTube channel Great Big Story has put together a history of the 'tall boys.' Essentially, they were created by a … [Link]
Mashable » This baby loves you so much, she could sing it from the rooftops
Meet Gemma Kate, the 15-month-old little girl with a penchant for parroting Gemma's mom sings "I love you" to her and the little cutie sings it right back. Adorable as she is, I'm a little bummed that a tiny baby has a better singing voice than I do. BBC presenter indulges inner child, uses set as playground Stoner cat sneaks … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary has a secret weapon to stop Bernie's momentum
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Bernie Sanders might come out of Iowa and New Hampshire riding a wave — only to crash into the breakers built in the south and the west by Hillary Clinton’s minority outreach. Sanders is a serious threat to win the first two states to cast their ballots, a prospect that has Clinton allies increasingly nervous. But as alarmed … [Link]
Mashable » Office workers built a huge cardboard castle to beat the post-holiday blues
Forget free lunches or yearly bonuses, we just want to work in an office where we can build a huge cardboard castle. To help their co-workers get over the post-holiday depression, creative employees at Viking Direct designed and installed a very large cardboard castle. For a more detailed step-by-step process, you can take a look at one employee's imgur gallery. … [Link]
Mashable » 23 stunning pieces of Severus Snape fan art in honor of Alan Rickman
Harry Potter fans have come out in full force pay tribute to Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's books. See also: 'The New Yorker' remembers Alan Rickman with brilliantly moving cartoon The news that Rickman had passed away at the age of 69 broke on Thursday. And in the hours since, fans have been … [Link]
Mashable » British Airways pays tribute to David Bowie
David Bowie didn't love flying, but British Airways passengers who love David Bowie will soon be able to enjoy the rock star's legacy at 35,000 feet. The airline is beginning an ongoing tribute to the icon, with free in-flight entertainment including documentaries, live concert recordings and interviews. See also: Front pages around the world pay tribute to David Bowie "In recognition … [Link]
Slashdot » Inside Google's Self-Driving Car Test Center
An anonymous reader writes: Steven Levy reports on his trip to the facility where Google tests is autonomous vehicles (here's a map). The company apparently has a four-week program to certify people to not-drive these cars, and they gave Levy an abbreviated version of it. "The most valuable tool the test team has for making sure things are running smoothly … [Link]
Mashable » Giving HIV drugs to high-risk gay men could cut virus transmission by 40%
LONDON — Giving HIV drugs to HIV-negative gay men could help turn the tide against the epidemic in certain areas, according to a new studyAccording to a study funded by Public Health England and published this week in the journal The Lancet, the prophylactic use of HIV drugs could prevent a huge number of new HIV infections in high-risk gay men. … [Link]
Mashable » Dan Haggerty, rugged star of 'Grizzly Adams,' dies at 74
Dan Haggerty, an actor best known to '70s pop culture aficionados as bearded mountain man Grizzly Adams, has died of cancer, CNN writes. Haggerty was 74. The hirsute Wisconsin native had small roles as bodybuilders and bikers in several films before breaking big in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, a 1974 feature loosely based on the life of famous … [Link]
Mashable » Fox mulling possible final season order for 'Bones'
PASADENA, California — The end could be near for Bones Fox on Friday confirmed that it's heading into discussions about the show's future, which could include an order for a 12th and final season "This is a conversation that would be [about] continuing the series and announcing it as the final season in the 12th season or rather we wrap it … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Strange, Smelly Science of Decomposing Bodies [Video]
How is it we know so much of decomposition? The smelly truth? – Body Farms! Michael Aranda explains what happens after you die and how eventually you turn back into dust. [SciShow] The post The Strange, Smelly Science of Decomposing Bodies [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Watch The ATLAS Robot Do Simple Chores Slowly
Screenshot by author, from YouTube ATLAS Robot Vacuums With an electronic tether descending from the ceiling above, the ATLAS robot at the the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) in Florida looks like a cybernautic riff on an old deep sea diver. Initially developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is one of the most advanced humanoid … [Link]
Mashable » 'Scream Queens' Season 2 sounds perfectly Ryan Murphy
PASADENA, California — No surprise here: Ryan Murphy's Scream Queens is coming back for Season 2 Also no surprise: Early descriptions of the horror series' sophomore season sounds perfectly bananas See also: 'Empire' is coming back for Season 3 According to FOX, who dropped the announcement on Friday morning at the Television Critics Association press tour, the second season will be … [Link]
Slashdot » What Spotlighting Harassment In Astronomy Means
StartsWithABang writes: Geoff Marcy. Tim Slater. Christian Ott. And a great many more who are just waiting to be publicly exposed for what they've done (and in many cases, are still doing). Does it mean that astronomy has a harassment problem? Of course it does, but that's not the real story. The real story is that, for the first time, … [Link]
Popular Science » A Furry Diving Suit Could Keep You Warm
Felice Frankel Forget sleek wetsuits — fur coats might one day help keep divers warm under water. Whereas dolphins and whales rely on thick blubber to help keep warm in cold water, fur seals and sea otters depend on dense fur to trap a layer of air against their bodies. Since air does not conduct heat as well as water, … [Link]
Mashable » 6 tiny tech advancements set for legendary things in the future
When it comes to tech, size is no indication of strength. As we march forward into a new year, we're celebrating the tiny technologies that are set for legendary things tomorrow: From a bumblebee backpack that could provide the information we need to stop bees from dying out — and causing a global food supply problem in the process — to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Shape-shifting worm creates five different versions of itself
The unusual strategy means worms of the same species in the same environment can look – and behave – very differently to one another
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New Scientist – News » Comets can’t explain weird ‘alien megastructure’ star after all
A star called KIC 8462852, or Tabby's star, has been behaving oddly since 1890, not just recently as had been thought – and astronomers have no idea why
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Popular Science » Chris Carter: I Wrote A Third X-Files Movie
MNR Daily The Truth is Still Out There We're a little more than a week away from the return of The X-Files, a six-episode miniseries that reunites Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in their quest to unearth government conspiracies and all things paranormal. At a Television Critics Association panel Friday morning, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Chris Carter, and Joel McHale, … [Link]
Mashable » In historic first, a January tropical storm makes landfall in Azores
For the first time in recorded history, a tropical storm has made landfall in the Azores Islands, located in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean, during the month of January. Alex had been a hurricane from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, but the storm weakened while transitioning into a non-tropical storm system The storm is expected to move north-northwest and then eventually … [Link]
Popular Science » This Goldeneye Unreal Engine Remake Is Too Good To Pass Up
Jude Wilson GoldenEye Remember this game? An art student remastered the classic Nintendo 64 video game, GoldenEye, as a side project. If there was ever a reason to appreciate academia for its contribution to society, it may be this student’s work on modernizing and updating the look of the ‘90s hit Nintendo 64 video game, Goldeneye. While the game was … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If You Suspect Your Friend of Being a Cyborg [Comic]
[Source: Charlie Higson Comics] The post If You Suspect Your Friend of Being a Cyborg [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » New Ebola Case Emerges In Sierra Leone
An anonymous reader writes: Just hours after the World Health Organization declared an end to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, officials from Sierra Leone confirmed a death from the virus. The country was declared free of Ebola on November 7. "Ebola test center spokesman Sidi Yahya Tunis told the BBC that the patient had died in the Tonkolili district. … [Link]
Popular Science » A Good Social Life Might Be Key To A Healthy Microbiome
Steffen Foerster via Eurekalert Chimpanzees Grooming sessions, like this one between two adult male chimpanzees in Tanzania, might transmit bacteria that makes for a diverse microbiome. Socializing is known to help you live longer, and that might have something to do with how it affects your gut. A rich social life leads to a greater diversity of bacteria living in … [Link]
Mashable » What are some trends developers can take away from CES this year?
In this Ask A Dev, Android engineer Eric Brynsvold, recaps all the cool technology he saw at this year's CES and how it will shape the Internet of Things landscape for developers There were connected cars, rugged smartwatches, and more lightbulbs than Eric could count, but what developers really need to worry about are the communication protocols all of these … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Physicists dream up crystal based on elegant satellite dance
By imitating the orbits of satellites, researchers have imagined a choreographic crystal whose symmetry is based on periodic motions, not fixed positions
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Mashable » Fox is going go try to do more '24,' but without Jack Bauer
The 24 universe may live to see another day Fox announced Friday that it has ordered a new pilot that would be a followup to the 24: Live Another Day miniseries that aired in 2014. The new series would star a completely new cast, including a diverse lead. See also: 'Empire' is coming back for Season 3 24: Legacy would center … [Link]
Mashable » One of Europe's largest camps for refugees is about to be bulldozed
French officials are trying to clear hundreds of migrants and refugees from a sprawling camp in Calais, nicknamed "The Jungle," ahead of plans to bulldoze the site on Monday. The camp has been a makeshift home for thousands of people from the Middle East and North Africa attempting to make their way across the border into the UK from France. The … [Link]
Mashable » Police think ISIS funded Indonesia suicide bombing
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An audacious attack by suicide bombers in the heart of Indonesia's capital was funded by the Islamic State group, police said Friday, as they seized an ISIS flag from the home of one of the attackers and carried out raids across the country in which one suspected militant was killed. National police chief Gen. Badrodin Haiti told reporters … [Link]
Mashable » NASA terminates spacewalk after water found in astronaut's spacesuit
Two astronauts quickly came back inside the International Space Station Friday after mission controllers ended a spacewalk early Though NASA said there was no immediate danger to the astronauts, managers terminated the spacewalk because one of the spacewalkers felt a small amount of water building in his helmet. NASA astronaut Tim Kopra reported the water in his helmet hours into the … [Link]
Mashable » Baby polar bear is a little wobbly on her feet
Normally, when a fully-developed adult walks in all wibbly-wobbly, the reception isn't "Awwwwww.." Meet the adorable 2-month-old polar bear at the Toronto Zoo who is grappling with putting one paw in front of the other. As the zoo describes on its Facebook page, "Our polar bear cub continues to grow and gain strength … Still quite wobbly on her feet, … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Curry to lend his voice to Fox's 'Rocky Horror' remake
PASADENA, California — Fox's Rocky Horror Picture Show will not be Tim Curry-less The Emmy Award-winning actor, who played the original Dr. Frank-N-Furtuer in the iconic movie, will lend his voice to the new production as its criminologist narrator See also: Laverne Cox will lead Fox's 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' TV movie The two-hour television event — said to be a … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple's Gatekeeper Still Broken
itwbennett writes: This weekend, Apple security expert Patrick Wardle will detail a vulnerability in Apple's Gatekeeper that makes it possible to bypass the anti-malware defense. This is the same vulnerability that was disclosed last April, which Apple said it patched later. Wardle was able to easily bypass Apple's fixes. He says "all Apple did was blacklist the signed apps he … [Link]
Mashable » 'Empire' is coming back for Season 3
PASADENA, California — Rest easy, Empire fans: You're getting a third helping of Cookie Fox has announced that its Golden Globe-nominated TV series has been renewed for Season 3 See also: 2016's Golden Globes showed a lot of love for TV newcomers This good news comes just days after Taraji P. Henson picked up a Golden Globe for her portrayal of … [Link]
Mashable » Rhode Island official had male bus driver dress like old lady for photo op
CRANSTON, R.I. — A city official who wanted to include an elderly woman in a photo op about a snow shoveling program persuaded a middle-aged man to dress up in a wig, earrings, lipstick and a dress. The man stood next to the mayor of Cranston at a news conference touting the program and wore a name tag that said "Cranston … [Link]
Mashable » New 'X-Files' trailer might be the best yet
PASADENA, California — Are you sick of being teased yet? Of course you're not. After unveiling the first minute of the new X-Files miniseries earlier this week, Fox has dropped a brand-new trailer See also: 'X-Files' history comes to life in by-the-numbers infographic The new footage comes on the same day that stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, guest star … [Link]
Mashable » Relax, people, this man is not putting his butt in a baby's face
This is the quintessential example of the phrase, "when you see it." Many people on the Internet were shocked, horrified and confused when they saw this photo circulating on Twitter earlier this week, namely because the dim lighting and slightly awkward angle makes it seem like the man in the photo seems to be aiming his bare rear end directly at … [Link]
Mashable » Intrepid fellowship of corgis braves the winter snow in a train formation
This video is best viewed in a constant loop, while the Lord of the Rings soundtrack plays in the background. An inspiring group of chubby little corgis brave the winter weather in this short video. Where are they going? Nobody knows. But we'd like to think they're on their way to destroy an item of vast, dark power in the fires … [Link]
Mashable » 'Fuller House' teaser shows exactly how full the Tanner house is
What, exactly, does 'fuller' mean? It's the question that's been eating away at Full House fans since Netflix's take on the classic series was announced. And now, thanks to this all-too-brief teaser, the picture is coming together. Most important news: The dog seems pretty chill, and will certainly bring a little zen to the Tanner family's chaotic lives. (Also: DJ's … [Link]
Mashable » Lottery winners risk death and danger after going public
DES MOINES, Iowa — Even a jackpot isn't enough to buy anonymity for many lottery winners, whose names are often made public by state law. But now it's becoming increasingly possible for big winners to hide their identity, and lottery executives are trying to strike a balance between ensuring privacy and safety while still proving to the public that real people … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Six in hospital after French pain relief drug trial goes wrong
One person has been declared brain-dead, and four others are in critical condition after a trial of a drug at a hospital in Rennes, France, went wrong
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Mashable » Fan names Kylie Jenner's newest lip kit shade
Who cares if you're single on Valentine's Day? No matter your relationship status, this year, you can look forward to cozying up with Kylie Jenner's Valentine Collection lip kit, debuting — you guessed it — February 14. Very excited to share with you one out of three of my new colors for my valentine collection coming up. I've been working on … [Link]
Mashable » Little goat struggles to break the ice with its new pony and donkey friends
Making new friends is hard. This little goat is probably a superstar when it comes to playing with its other little goat friends. But when it comes to confronting new creatures like ponies and donkeys, he may have to change his tactics if he wants to be liked. Not everyone enjoys a friendly headbutt. Don't worry, you'll get the hang … [Link]
Slashdot » Explaining the Lack of Quality Journalism In the Internet Age
schnell writes: While many lament the seeming lack of quality, in-depth journalism today, a Gawker article argues that the inescapable problem is that you need a paying (in some form) audience (of a large enough size) to do it. There are plenty of free "news" sources to be found online, especially blogs simply regurgitating and putting a spin on wire … [Link]
Popular Science » Kitchen Communicator Triby Uncouples Amazon's Alexa From Echo
Xavier Harding Triby At CES 2016 Triby makes use of Amazon's Alexa. But is it a better buy than Echo? Amazon’s Echo is the kind of product we don’t see hit the market often. While many companies rush to add a virtual assistant to their existing phone or set-top box, the main function of a device like Echo is the … [Link]
Mashable » Guy screaming 'give us another one' is your favorite new meme
YouTube's finest new motivational speaker is a guy stuck in traffic, getting increasingly hyped about the vape-smoking driver in front of him. "Give us another one!" YouTube user Gamez John shouts before absolutely losing his mind at the sight of vape smoke billowing from the car. See also: 15 people made famous by the Internet in 2015 The clip hit … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Autodata Expands Automotive Technical Data API Offering
Autodata, worldwide motorcycle and automotive technical data provider, recently announced the most significant expansion to its Autodata API portfolio. Autodata teamed up with TIBCO Mashery to develop the Autodata Developer Portal. The portal provides access to over 70 APIs that include Autodata's massive database of diagnostic, repair, and servicing data for over 80 vehicle manufacturers.
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Mashable » Quick review: Mighty Purse phone charging clutch
Mashable fashion reporter Noelle Sciacca reviews the charging Mighty Purse from a style point of view. Read more…More about Fashion, New York City, New York Public Library, Lifestyle, and Standalone Video Template [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to get your favorite celebs drunk at this weekend's Critics' Choice Awards
You can finally send a drink to your favorite celebrity, just like you've always dreamed. via GIPHY The Critics' Choice Awards, airing Jan. 17th at 8 p.m. ET on A&E, is another one of those fancy events where untouchable celebrities rub elbows, wining and dining… while you watch alone, with a microwavable meal balanced on your legs. Luckily, now we lonely … [Link]
Mashable » Most kids today just don't know classic video game themes — except 'Mario'
We all know the opening bars of The Legend of Zelda's theme music. Its haunting melody can instantly transport us back to our childhoods. But kids today — what do they know? "Classic to me is like, the PS2 era," young Jasser tells the Fine Bros. in the YouTubers' latest video, in which they ask teenagers to identify classic video … [Link]
Mashable » 'Oxenfree' captures 'The Goonies' vibe in a lo-fi adventure game
Oxenfree’s Aaron Sorkin game is on point. Night School Studio's debut channels the famed screenwriter's love for the walk-and-talk. This is an adventure game that forgoes cutscenes in favor of near-constant conversation as a group of friends uncovers the secrets of the mysterious (and fictional) Edwards Island. See also: 'Batman' stories are coming from the Telltale Games team The vague language … [Link]
Mashable » This 'masturbation booth' just popped up in NYC
A sex toy company created a tiny male masturbation fort in New York City. No, we don't condone it On Tuesday, Hot Octopuss erected what it called a "GuyFi" booth on 28th Street and 5th Avenue in New York City, where men could, in theory, go to "relieve stress." The company simply put a cloth over a phone booth in what … [Link]
Mashable » You can get David Bowie's only video game for free until Jan. 22
David Bowie was perfectly cast in dual roles as an all-digital techno-revolutionary and a space-age rock star in Quantic Dream's 1999 game, Omikron: The Nomad Soul. Now, publisher Square Enix is celebrating the late, great musician's life and work by handing out free copies of the game. There's no catch, but the offer only runs until Jan. 22 and the game is only … [Link]
Popular Science » Official Report Pokes More Holes In NASA's Plan To Get To Mars
Steve Lee (University of Colorado), Jim Bell (Cornell University), Mike Wolff (Space Science Institute), and NASA Snapshot of Mars If NASA really wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s, it needs to up its game. That's according to the latest report from the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), a group that advises NASA on safety issues. The report … [Link]
Mashable » Derek Zoolander lands his first Vogue cover
Derek Zoolander is so hot right now. The ridiculously good-looking model made his much-anticipated return to the fashion world after a 15-year hiatus last March, when he and fellow model Hansel made a surprise appearance at Valentino's Paris Fashion Week show. Almost a year later, he just landed his first Vogue cover. 
Image: Courtesy of Annie Liebovitz/VOGUEOkay, full disclosure: Zoolander isn't … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon wins again as Walmart cuts 10,000 jobs and 269 stores all over the world
NEW YORK — Walmart is closing 269 stores, more than half of them in the U.S. and another big chunk in its challenging Brazilian market. The stores being shuttered account for a fraction of the company's 11,000 stores worldwide and less than 1% of its global revenue. The closures will affect 16,000 workers, 10,000 of them in the U.S. The announcement … [Link]
Slashdot » French Drug Trial Leaves One Brain Dead and Five Critically Ill
jones_supa writes: One person is brain dead and five others are seriously ill after taking part in a phase one drug trial for an unnamed pharmaceutical firm at the Biotrial clinic in France. In medicine, phase one entails a small group of volunteers, and focuses only on safety. Phase two and three are progressively larger trials to assess the drug's … [Link]
Mashable » Why this hashtag wants to reclaim the word 'flattering'
“You look fat in that." "Don't you think that's a little tight?" "Please don't wear that." If you've ever been told you shouldn't wear something because of your body's shape or size, you're not aloneBody positive clothing brand SmartGlamour aims to fight against that mindset with its latest campaign. See also: What 8 body positive activists want you to know about … [Link]
Mashable » Start shooting up New York in 'The Division' on Jan. 28
What’s the natural response after a viral outbreak decimates the population of New York City? To grab a bunch of guns and start shooting, of course. You'll be able to start doing just that on Jan. 28. While Destiny fans w~ for Bungie to figure out what's next, The Division looks like it could scratch the same "shoot dudes, level up, get better guns to … [Link]
Mashable » Teachers are so excited about the snow they have to Nae Nae
The only people more excited about snow days than students are the teachers. The teachers and staff at Cityside Middle School in Zeeland, Michigan had the pleasure of announcing their first snow day of the year on Tuesday with their own rendition of Silentó's "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)." Watch them whip. Watch them snow day. It's mesmerizing. 'Fuller House' teaser … [Link]
Mashable » Glow-in-the-dark hair illuminates your beauty routine
2015 was the year of wild hair trends. And we're starting off 2016 the same way. From galaxy shades to pumpkin spice ombres to fiery locks, if it could be justified as a color combination, it existed And 2016 will not be upstaged. Just two weeks into the year we're seeing a new craze light up Instagram: glow-in-the-dark rainbow hair. A photo … [Link]
Popular Science » Obama Proposes $3.9 Billion For Autonomous Cars
Steve Jurvetson/ Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Volkswagen's self-driving car employs LiDAR and cameras, that feed into computers in the rear of the vehicle, to navigate and avoid obstacles on roadways. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Department of Transportation secretary Anthony Foxx announced President Barack Obama's plan for a future with autonomous cars. Obama hinted at the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK rains broke river flow record and climate change is to blame
Record-breaking flows caused rivers to break their banks and landslides compounded subsequent flooding. Climate change, not El Niño, was behind the rainfall
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Mashable » Google Drive's new updates are every neat freak's dreams
Google Drive is a blessing to anyone who wants to collaborate on documents or organize their own work. But it can get to the point where there’s so much to keep track of that finding the right file or folder is a challenge. Well things are getting better. Google announced a slate of improvements to Drive that will make organization way … [Link]
Mashable » Virtual reality will bring fans ringside for live boxing match
This Saturday's fight between David "Hayemaker" Haye and Mark "The Dominator" di Mori in London will be the first boxing match to be broadcast live for virtual reality. Last year, Showtime released a 360-degree video of the fight between Daniel Jacobs and Peter Quillin as a virtual reality-viewable experience, but it wasn't live. See also: VR porn is here and it's … [Link]
Mashable » Matthew Perry won't be there for you at the 'Friends' cast reunion
I’ll be there for you… unless I have previous commitments that prevent me from attending the taping of a reunion show. Fans who were excited to see all six Friends cast members together again during the cast reunion announced this week won't be getting their wish: There will be a Chandler Bing sized hole on your screens. See also: 'Friends' remade … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and 'Sesame Street' perfect the art of the photobomb
Jimmy Fallon, comic genius and host of The Tonight Show, teamed up with some close personal friends — the characters of Sesame Street — to make a few children’s dreams come true While unsuspecting parents and their kids posed for pictures at 30 Rockefeller Center, Fallon, Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster and more took the opportunity to practice their photobomb … [Link]
Slashdot » Governments Don't Do Enough to Protect Nuclear Facilities From Cyberattacks
mdsolar writes: Twenty nations with significant atomic stockpiles or nuclear power plants have no government regulations requiring minimal protection of those facilities against cyberattacks, according to a study by the Nuclear Threat Initiative. The findings build on growing concerns that a cyberattack could be the easiest and most effective way to take over a nuclear power plant and sabotage it, … [Link]
Popular Science » Seventy-Ton Titanosaur Unveiled At Museum Of Natural History
Grennan J. Milliken Titanosaur, American Museum of Natural History The titanosaur is so long that it's head reaches out the door, welcoming visitors into its hall. In the fossil halls of New York's American Museum of Natural History, visitors take a journey through millennia of life on Earth. In each room, you walk among leviathans of bone. The iconic Tyrannosaurus … [Link]
Mashable » This hashtag reveals what it's like to be a woman in space science
Scientists and students are sharing their stories of harassment in the space sciences using the hashtag #AstroSH on social media, after two prominent cases of sexual harassment in astronomy were brought to light this week These cases follow another high-profile harassment case in October involving a prominent astronomer who had been mentioned as a contender for the Nobel Prize in Physics … [Link]
Mashable » Victoria Beckham approves of Adele and James Corden's take on 'Wannabe'
Posh has spoken. Victoria Beckham showed a rare glimpse of excitement on her Instagram account when she gave her verdict on Adele and James Corden's enthusiastic cover of the Spice Girls smash hit "Wannabe," as performed on the latest edition of the Late Late Show's Carpool Karaoke series. See also: Nicki Minaj loved Adele's 'Monster' rap during Carpool Karaoke The fashion … [Link]
Mashable » Oregon militia has 4,000 artifacts in the building they're occupying
Thousands of archaeological artifacts — and maps detailing where more can be found — are kept inside the national wildlife refuge buildings currently being held by an armed group of protestors angry over federal land policy. See also: Some guy just sent the Oregon militia 55 gallons of lube to go with those dildos Ryan Bundy, one of the leaders of … [Link]
Mashable » Mischievous traffic cone delays British Airways passengers for hours
A traffic cone caused a two-hour delay for British Airways passengers at Aberdeen Airport in Scotland on Thursday night. The cone was blown underneath the aircraft where it became wedged during boarding, according to a British Airways spokeswoman. See also: Terrifying video of a plane careening as it lands will make you queasy Apparently, the added weight of passengers and luggage … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: January 15, 2016
The Resolution of the Bitcoin Experiment — If you had never heard about Bitcoin before, would you care about a payments network that: Couldnt move your existing money; Had wildly unpredictable fees that were high and rising fast; Allowed buyers … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. stock market just tanked again, and you should get used to it
A rough start to 2016 got worse on Friday. U.S stocks dropped sharply just minutes into trading, pushed down by concern about the global economic outlook as well as struggles closer to home. The Dow Jones Industrial average shed more than 420 points less than an hour into the trading day The Nasdaq tech index and the broader S&P 500 were … [Link]
Mashable » 'The New Yorker' remembers Alan Rickman with brilliantly moving cartoon
The New Yorker paid tribute to Alan Rickman, the news of whose death broke on Thursday, with a cartoon that celebrates two of his most icon film roles. See also: 13 astounding Alan Rickman roles that go beyond 'Harry Potter' Benjamin Schwartz' cartoon, released on Thursday, shows Harry Potter and John McClane huddled together at an anonymous bar. The caption is … [Link]
Slashdot » Use Code From Stack Overflow? You Must Provide Attribution
An anonymous reader writes: Have you ever used Stack Overflow to answer a question about some code you're working on? Most people who write code on a regular basis have done so, and this sometimes involves copying code snippets. Well, starting on March 1, copying code from Stack Overflow will require you to attribute that code. Code published by contributors … [Link]
Mashable » South African Airways bans passenger after string of in-flight thefts
While South African Airways passenger Warren Becker slept on a flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong in December, cash and valuables totaling ZAR30,000 — US$1,800 — were stolen from his bag. "When I checked my bag, which was locked for extra security, I found the lock broken and foreign currency as well as some extremely valuable jewelry had been stolen," Becker … [Link]
Mashable » Mos Def arrested for using 'world passport' at South African airport
JOHANNESBURG — The American entertainer commonly known as Mos Def has 14 days to leave South Africa after he was arrested for violating local immigration laws while trying to leave the country, a government spokesman said Friday. See also: Will I need a passport for domestic travel in the U.S. in 2016? The rapper and actor, who now goes by the … [Link]
Mashable » Weezer announces new album, summer tour with Panic! At the Disco
Weezer's back, and they're coming to an American city near you this summer The rock band has announced that its latest album, titled Weezer (White Album), will be out on April 1. In addition, the band is going on a joint U.S. tour this summer with Panic! At the Disco and special guest Andrew McMahan in the Wilderness See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Your accurate horoscope for 2016
Netflix is expanding to dozens of countries. LCD Soundsystem is coming out of retirement with a new albumPuddles are becoming cultural phenomenons. Welcome to the year of 2016, where anything can happen. Generally, a new year represents a fresh start and a desire to improve on who you were the previous year. Realistically, none of that really matters because eventually we are all … [Link]
Popular Science » China To Land A Probe On The Moon’s Far Side In 2018
China National Space Administration Chang'e 3 lunar lander The Chang'e 4 spacecraft, destined for the far side of the moon, is similar in design to the first Chinese spacecraft to land on the moon (shown here). We’ll see you on the dark side of the moon, China. Reuters reports that China is planning to send its Chang’e-4 lander to the … [Link]
Popular Science » In Living Color: Microbes Make Tomorrow’s Ink
Courtesy of Pili Throughout the fall of 2012, Marie-Sarah Adenis and Thomas Landrain toiled in La Paillasse biohacker space and their apartment on the outskirts Paris, trying to coax bacteria to bleed blue. They scoured more than 200 research papers and spent days growing colonies in their home incubator. Shortly before Christmas, they settled on Streptomyces coelicolor, a soil bacteria … [Link]
Mashable » Fans go into meltdown after Bryson Tiller's UK show sells out in 5 minutes
LONDON – Kentucky hip hop artist Bryson Tiller left many British fans with high blood pressure on Friday after tickets to his highly anticipated London show sold out in less than 5 minutes The young rapper who stormed onto the scene with his debut album Trapsoul, is set to kick off his European tour in March. But when fans set their … [Link]
Popular Science » A 40-Watt Laser Shotgun. Really.
Courtesy Drake Anthony 40-Watt Laser Shotgun Drake Anthony demonstrates his 40-watt laser shotgun in stills taken from a video on his YouTube channel. There’s no practical reason why a 40-watt laser shotgun should exist. But it’s not illegal, or—with the appropriate vision and know-how—even that difficult to build. So this past June, DIY laser whiz Drake Anthony, then a college … [Link]
Mashable » Chipotle will be closing all its stores in February for a very good reason
For a short period on February 8, every single Chipotle store across the U.S. will shut down During that time, Chipotle will be holding a company-wide meeting to address a series of health issues at its stores that have left hundreds sick and hammered the restaurant chain's credibility for high-quality food. The company will use the time to discuss food safety … [Link]
Slashdot » Big Trouble for Bitcoin
TheCoop1984 writes: A blog post by ex-Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn has highlighted dysfunctional management right at the top of Bitcoin development. He says it is clear Bitcoin is on the verge of collapse, and lays out several compelling reasons why. Quoting: "What was meant to be a new, decentralized form of money that lacked 'systemically important institutions' and 'too big … [Link]
Mashable » Light festival bathes London's landmarks in beautiful colours
Last night, Lumiere London premiered in the capital with more than 30 different locations transformed by dazzling lights. Local and international artists descended upon London, bringing 3D projections, interactive installations and other extraordinary light works to the city. Londoners will be dazzled by the lights – everything from giant glowing flying fish in the streets to Westminster Abbey painted in technicolor … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Snapchat fails that'll make you feel better about your social presence
Anyone who uses Snapchat has probably suffered a mortifying moment or two. Whether you've accidentally sent a photo to the wrong person, or received unwanted pictures, Snapchat's likely to inspire some serious social anxiety. Good news, embarrassed snappers — you’re definitely not alone. See also: Hotel workers come clean about their jobs on Whisper Whisper users shared some of their noteworthy … [Link]
Mashable » Sean Penn defends his El Chapo interview, but says the article was 'a failure'
Sean Penn is defending his interview with El Chapo, but he says the Rolling Stone article he wrote about their controversial meeting was "a failure." This is the first time Penn has spoken about his meeting with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán since the article published on Saturday, just one day after Mexican police recaptured the fugitive leader of the Sinaloa drug … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's 'friend finder' feature is illegal in Germany
Friend finder, a Facebook feature that scoops up information from your e-mail contact list and then invites people who still aren't on Facebook to join, has been declared illegal by Germany's highest court, Reuters reported Thursday In a case filed in 2010 by the country's Federation of German Consumer Organisations (VZBV), the Federal Court of Justice ruled that the friend finder … [Link]
Mashable » How to master Slack at your office
I’m a Slack convert. Slack is my best friend. OK, not quite, though I'm entirely open to the idea that Slackbot is sentient. There's more to the popular work app than chat, but you have to know how to use it. If your office is on Slack, a few hacks and shortcuts will make work life much better. So much better. … [Link]
Mashable » London's Creme Egg Cafe to serve fondant-filled eggs with toast
LONDON — Fans of gooey fondant-filled chocolate eggs rejoice – your new favourite restaurant is about to open in London. The Creme Egg Cafe, which throws open its doors on Greek Street in Soho next week, will sell nothing but glorious Creme Eggs in a variety of January diet-busting formats. See also: At a new London restaurant, the menu is turkey, … [Link]
Mashable » Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut reveals why she's a 'complete badass'
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has won a lot of fans by speaking out about the experience of being stalked and physically abused by an older man from the film industry when she was just 17, and having the strength to complain to the police about the assault See also: Leading Indian journalist Barkha Dutt writes about her experience of child abuse … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Proposes $4 Billion Investment In Self-Driving Cars
An anonymous reader writes: The Obama Administration has unveiled a proposal for a 10-year, $4 billion investment in the adoption of autonomous car technology. The money would fund pilot projects to, among other things, "test connected vehicle systems in designated corridors throughout the country, and work with industry leaders to ensure a common multistate framework for connected and autonomous vehicles." … [Link]
Mashable » Is '10 Cloverfield Lane' the sequel J.J. Abrams fans have been waiting for?
J.J. Abrams, you rascal. A surprise Bad Robot trailer for a film called 10 Cloverfield Lane is running in front of Michael Bay's newly released 13 Hours. The clip features John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher, Jr. trapped in some kind of underground bunker, with Winstead and Gallagher seemingly being held against their will. See also: 'Star Wars' film adorably recreates the childhood of … [Link]
Mashable » 12 missing after two Marine helicopters collide near Hawaii
Two Marine helicopters collided off the coasts of the Hawaiian island of Oahu late Thursday night during in a nighttime training exercise A search for the 12 people on board is underway, and officials say they have spotted a debris field off the coast. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers told The Associated Press that the Marine Corps reported the … [Link]
Mashable » People are enraged at the cost of the Queen's birthday celebrations
LONDON — The Queen is celebrating her 90th birthday later this year, with several days of celebrations culminating in a street party on June 12 on The Mall — an event her grandson, Peter Phillips, says will have a "carnival atmosphere." It all sounds very jolly, but there's a snag: There are only 1,000 tickets available via a public ballot (the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save Over 80% Off on Stuhrling Luxury Watches + MORE Deals!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers over 80% off on select Stuhrling Luxury Watches for men and women. Some of these even over an automatic self-winding mechanism! –Save Over 80% Off on Stuhrling Luxury Watches Other Deals: –$5 Magazines: Choose from 18 magazine bestsellers (including popular mechanics) –BRAVEN 770 Wireless Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker (12 Hour Playtime) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Lawful Good Hypocrisy [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Brain Parasites Change Their Host’s Behavior (Science Video)
The biggest challenge in a parasite’s life is to move from one host to another. Intriguingly, many parasites have evolved the ability to manipulate the behavior of their hosts to improve their own survival — sometimes even by direct brain control. Jaap de Roode details a few parasites that can really mess with the mind. [TED-Ed] The post How Brain … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fantastic Action-Packed Short Film: GO BAG [Video]
A spy fights for her life with the only weapon available: a stranger’s carry-on bag. [Red Giant Films | Via GT] The post Fantastic Action-Packed Short Film: GO BAG [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout 4: Bioshock Infinite Columbia themed settlement mod [Video]
Check out this awesome Columbia themed settlement mod for Fallout 4 by girlplaysgame.com. For those interested in implementing this in the, all the instructions you need are available right over here. [Source: girlplaysgame.com] The post Fallout 4: Bioshock Infinite Columbia themed settlement mod [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » World Bank Says Internet Technology May Widen Inequality
HughPickens.com writes: Somini Sengupta writes in the NY Times that a new report from the World Bank concludes that the vast changes wrought by Internet technology have not expanded economic opportunities or improved access to basic public services but stand to widen inequalities and even hasten the hollowing out of middle-class employment. "Digital technologies are spreading rapidly, but digital dividends … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » JJ Abrams’ New Secret “Cloverfield” Movie – “10 Cloverfield Lane” [Trailer]
Did JJ Abrams produce a new movie based on what happened in Cloverfield? It certainly seems so if we base ourselves on the title of this trailer! I wonder how they pulled off filming this in total secret! The movie is coming out in less than 2 months, on March 11th! [Paramount Pictures] The post JJ Abrams’ New Secret “Cloverfield” … [Link]
Mashable » 'Degrassi' review: Netflix's revival is steeped in nostalgia (in a good way)
Netflix’s newest original series, Degrassi: Next Class, opens with a reference to someone who will be familiar both to fans of the show and fans of pop culture more broadly: Drake, a.k.a. actor, Aubrey Graham, a.k.a. the guy who played Jimmy on Degrassi: The Next Generation. “You know how Drake says ‘started from the bottom, now we’re here?’” says Maya, a … [Link]
Mashable » French drug trial leaves volunteer brain-dead, 5 more ill
Officials say six volunteers have fallen ill after participating in a clinical trial in the French city of Rennes and one of them is brain-dead. The French Health Ministry said on Friday that the six were hospitalized after taking a medication that was in the first phase of testing to study safe usage, tolerance and other measures on healthy volunteers. The … [Link]
Mashable » No one one seems to know why this creature is called a bony-eared assfish
Homo erectus has some new competition in the snicker-inducing species names category That's because a new exhibit at the Royal BC Museum in British Columbia, Canada features an eel-like creature called the bony-eared assfish, The Toronto Star newspaper reported See also: Cute koala's mating call sounds like a weird, sick frog Formally classified as Acanthonus armatus, no one seems to know … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Has Toughest Interview Process For Developers, But Not the Worst
An anonymous reader writes: A casual survey of candidates' reactions to the interview processes of the biggest tech companies in the world shows Google as having one of the most grueling hiring gauntlets in the sector — but Twitter's is perceived as the worst. The survey measured the amount of time candidature took, as well as the number of stages … [Link]
Mashable » Arcade Fire are throwing a parade for David Bowie in New Orleans
LONDON — Arcade Fire and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will host a tribute parade in New Orleans in honour of David Bowie this weekend. Details of the memorial parade "Pretty Things: A second line for Bowie" were revealed on Preservation Hall Jazz Band's official Facebook page See also: 15 unforgettable David Bowie appearances from TV and film In true remembrance … [Link]
Mashable » 19 apps to reinvent yourself in 2016
It’s a New Year and a new you. At least that’s the idea, tackling 2016 with sound mind, body, diet and finances. You want to be smarter, look better and feel centered. That’s a lot of you to fix. Don’t try and go it alone. These 19 apps (all available on iOS and Android) can help you get off to a … [Link]
Mashable » Ricky Gervais still defiant after Caitlyn Jenner responds to Golden Globes joke
LONDON — This one looks set to run and run. Following the news that Caitlyn Jenner responded to Ricky Gervais' joke about her at the Golden Globes, the Brit has hit back once again, saying on Twitter that "sacred cows should be milked for laughs." See also: Caitlyn Jenner responds to Ricky Gervais joke: 'We’ll solve that problem' 
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Mashable » Congress might grant more protection to unpaid interns — but there's a catch
While the Senate will likely pass legislation to protect unpaid interns working in the federal government from sexual harassment and discrimination, interns in the private sector might not be so lucky. The Democratic-sponsored bill, which cruised through the Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Monday night, would grant unpaid interns in the federal government protection under the Civil Rights Act — meaning … [Link]
Mashable » Telecom giant BT's takeover of EE given green light
The sale of EE to British telecommunications company BT is going ahead. Germany's Deutsche Telekom and France's Orange S.A. said in a joint statement Friday that the British Competition and Markets Authority had granted its final approval to the deal valued at 12.5 billion pounds ($17.95 billion) without conditions. See also: Telecom giant BT to purchase UK's largest mobile network The … [Link]
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Mashable » Cats mourn their Powerball losses on Twitter
Endless streams of tuna, sky-high piles of catnip and enough laser pointers to fill a million empty boxes. SEE ALSO: Bookstore cats are silently judging your lack of reading in 2016 These are just a few of the ways these fool-hearted cats plotted to spend their Powerball winnings before their hopes and dreams were crushed to bits on Wednesday night. It appears … [Link]
Mashable » A CG video of two dinosaurs doing the deed aims to promote safe sex
You'll probably want to wait till you get home before playing this video that might be considered NSFW. Japanese condom maker Okamoto is no stranger to controversial marketing campaigns, but their latest animated commercial featuring two Tyrannosauruses getting it on does take the cake. The video begins with two T-Rexes eyeballing each other and letting out several ferocious roars. But … [Link]
Mashable » A California police department decides how dangerous you are using this software
In our Edward Snowden era, we think of “mass surveillance” in terms of national security more often than in terms of local law enforcement. But one sort of technology used at the Fresno Police Department in California is shifting that discussion. Fresno’s Real Time Crime Center is a high-tech hub full of monitors, camera feeds and two billion scans of vehicle … [Link]
Mashable » British astronaut Tim Peake takes first historic step into space
LONDON — British astronaut Tim Peake has started his first spacewalk on Friday, during which he'll help to carry out work on broken solar units The more than six hour spacewalk, known officially as an extravehicular activity (EVA), is a big step for Britain's first official astronaut on the International Space Station See also: Rocket man: Britain sends its first astronaut … [Link]
Mashable » Man proposes to girlfriend 148 times without her realising
LONDON — There are so many innovative wedding proposals online these days, it's hard to pull off something new. Ray Smith from Grimsby was struggling to think of a novel way to pop the question to his pregnant girlfriend Claire Bramley when he hit upon an idea that can't have been done before: ask her 148 times without her realising. … [Link]
Slashdot » Netflix Decides To Crack Down On VPN Users
An anonymous reader writes: Netflix have announced they'll be taking further steps to ensure users are not circumventing geo-restrictions. David Fullagar, Vice President of Content Delivery and Architecture at Netflix says "Some members use proxies or "unblockers" to access titles available outside their territory. To address this, we employ the same or similar measures other firms do. This technology continues … [Link]
Mashable » India had more selfie deaths in 2015 than anywhere else in the world
More than half of the 27 selfie deaths across the world in 2015 happened in India. The unfortunate trend shows no signs of abating, with three selfie deaths across India in the first two weeks of 2016 already See also: Mumbai Police identifies 'no selfie' zones across the city The 2015 list, included Indians who died while taking a selfie in … [Link]
Mashable » BBC presenter indulges inner child, uses set as playground
Veteran BBC journalist and presenter David Dimbleby has long been synonymous with considered, authoritative political discourse. What we didn't realise is he's also a massive fan of slides. In a clip showcasing the new Question Time set, Dimbleby can't resist sliding down a prop gleefully in his suit. See also: The end of a legend: Why you should watch this … [Link]
Mashable » Wikipedia gets more funding as it celebrates 15th birthday
SAN FRANCISCO — Wikipedia is getting another source of cash for its 15th birthday, expanding beyond fundraising drives that have already poured $250 million into the Internet's leading encyclopedia. The additional money will come from a new endowment created for Wikipedia, whose website started Jan. 15, 2001, and is now overseen by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation in San Francisco. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Department of Transportation spending $4 billion to test connected cars
DETROIT — On the floor of the North American International Auto Show, Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx pledged $4 billion over the next 10 years will be spent testing connected vehicle systems in designated corridors across the country. Foxx also promised that over the next six months the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would with the auto industry as well … [Link]
Mashable » WTF? Russia bans swearing in jails
In Vladimir Putin's Russia, there will be no swearing in jail. Under a new rule imposed by the country's Justice Ministry, detainees in pretrial detention centers will be prohibited from speaking in the salty Russian prison slang known as fenya, the Interfax news agency reported Thursday See also: Russia detains prison official accused of literal highway robbery Specifically, inmates will not … [Link]
Mashable » Indonesian police arrest 3 men on suspicion of links to Jakarta attack
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police on Friday arrested three men on suspicion of links to the brazen attacks in the heart of the country's capital, and said they recovered a flag of the Islamic State group from the home of one of the attackers. The discovery of the flag bolsters authorities' claim that the attack on Thursday was carried out by … [Link]
Mashable » Autopilot could make pilots rusty, DOT says
After recent incidents including the crash of Asiana Airlines flight 214 in 2013, the U.S. Department of Transportation released an audit report, saying overuse of flight automation could be hazardous. The report suggests that while advancements in automation have improved flight safety, "pilots who typically fly with automation can make errors when confronted with an unexpected event or transitioning to manual flying." And flying … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable army dogs will return to India's Republic Day parade after 26 years
After 26 years, the Indian army's canine unit will march alongside the country's soldiers in the forthcoming Republic Day parade on Jan. 26 See also: This brilliant photo series of smiling dogs will get your tail wagging The army has selected 36 dogs, including 24 Labradors and 12 German Shepherds, who will grace the parade along with their trainers. They were … [Link]
Slashdot » "DDoS-For-Bitcoin" Blackmailers Arrested
An anonymous reader writes: The DDoSing outfit that spawned the trend of "DDoS-for-Bitcoin" has been arrested by Europol in Bosnia Herzegovina last month. DD4BC first appeared in September 2015, when Akamai blew the lid on their activities. Since then almost any script kiddie that can launch DDoS attacks has followed their business model by blackmailing companies for Bitcoin. 
Read more … [Link]
Mashable » This brilliant photo series of smiling dogs will get your tail wagging
Image: Alex Cearns/Houndstooth StudioDogs are usually pretty great at brightening up one's day, but this photo series will have you barking for more. Alex Cearns of Houndstooth Studio, based in Perth, Australia, is the photographer behind this series titled "Happy Pooch Face." Cearns has been shooting animals for 10 years, travelling around the world to photograph pets, alongside pro-bono shoots … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz attacks Donald Trump's 'New York values,' Trump responds with 9/11
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Ted Cruz redoubled his attack that Donald Trump's "New York values" put him out of line with the GOP base — and Donald Trump punched back, evoking the 9/11 attacks. Cruz said New Yorkers "are socially liberal, are pro-abortion, are pro-gay marriage, are focused on money," and attacked Trump's previous stances on social issues, pointing to his 1999 … [Link]
Mashable » 11 iconic covers of Australia's Cleo magazine through the decades
The Australian institution that is Cleo magazine looks set to send its final issue to the printer. After 44 years, the Australian women's magazine is reportedly closing down, according to the Daily Telegraph. Despite the company, Bauer Media, calling the news "pure speculation", Mashable Australia understands staff will be informed next week. See also: Report: Australian Cleo magazine to close its … [Link]
Mashable » Explosion in fireworks factory kills 10 in central Chinese town
An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China just weeks ahead of the Chinese New Year killed 10 people and injured seven others, authorities said. The Tongxu county government in Henan province said the cause of Thursday's blast was not immediately clear and under investigation. See also: Philippines reports 760 firework-related injuries after the festive season Explosion rocked a fireworks … [Link]
Mashable » Jeb Bush says he would compel tech companies to hand over encrypted data if president
Jeb Bush is not backing away from a hardline stance against the use of encryption among tech companies The former Florida governor said he would compel Silicon Valley companies to give the federal government access to encrypted personal data for national security purposes in a meandering and sometimes ambiguous monologue on the topic during Thursday night's Republican candidate debate in South … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump accepts 'the mantle of anger'
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Donald Trump declared in Thursday's debate that he will “gladly accept the mantle of anger" ascribed to him by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) earlier this week And he's using every shade of that emotion as he fights to stay atop the GOP field. Days after Haley warned Republicans to resist their party's "angriest voices," Trump … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton hates autocorrect as much as you do
Hillary Clinton is just like us. She, too, struggles with iPhone autocorrect. "Their spell-check takes the word I'm trying to type and totally throws it out and puts something else in that has absolutely no meaning," she complained to Jimmy Fallon on Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show. Oh we know, Hillary, we know. See also: Ben Carson doesn't know that … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook float to join Sydney Mardi Gras Parade in partnership deal
Facebook has thrown its mega-weight behind Australia's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The social media behemoth will join other brands, such as Airbnb, and introduce a Facebook float to Sydney's gay pride parade on Mar. 5. Facebook is being coy on details regarding its entry to the parade, but said "it will be fabulous and it will involve a lot of … [Link]
Slashdot » Kite Power: The Latest In Green Technology
New submitter Dan Drollette writes: The solution to producing energy without contributing to global warming may be to go fly a kite. Literally. Researchers in Switzerland and Italy — high-altitude places where the winds are strong, steady and predictable — have been working on ways to generate electricity from kites that fly hundreds or thousands of meters high. The scientists … [Link]
Mashable » This man bought a van in China and paid for it in small change
Employees at a local car dealership in Zhanjiang, Guangdong were in for a rude awakening when a customer drove up to their office in a truck filled with wads of cash — 100,000RMB ($15,185) to be exact. 
Image: SinaThe money, mostly made up of one yuan banknotes and coins wrapped in newspaper and packed into 10 boxes, is payment for a … [Link]
Mashable » Fujifilm unveils trio of powerful, retro cameras with built-in Wi-Fi
Sony’s A7R II may be the darling of the camera world at the moment, but it doesn't mean other camera makers are standing still. Fujifilm's new X-Pro2 is a monster in its own right, even though it doesn't shoot 4K video. If you own an X-Pro1 and are invested in Fujinon X-Mount lenses, it's worth upgrading to the X-Pro2. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » New Yorkers are telling Ted Cruz what their values really are with #NewYorkValues
New Yorkers are not amused by Ted Cruz's comments about "New York values" during Thursday night's Republican presidential debate. Residents and fans of the Big Apple have been using the hashtag #NewYorkValues to share what makes the city what it is — a melting pot filled with packed subway cars, cheap beer and expensive apartments. See also: The Difference Between New … [Link]
Mashable » Sanders vs. Clinton race is getting heated in New Hampshire
HANOVER, N.H. — As the Democratic primary fight between Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tightens, the race between the two hopefuls is getting increasingly hostile. See also: Bernie Sanders is surging in Iowa and Hillary Clinton's campaign is freaked On Thursday, Clinton's campaign accused Sanders of breaking his promise to avoid negative campaigning, pointing to an … [Link]
Mashable » Man wears knitted colander cap in driver's license photo, pisses off Moscow officials
In what is evidently becoming a worldwide phenomenon, a Russian man has fought for the right to wear a colander on his head in his driver's license photograph. He is the fifth person to earn this right. Andrei Filin is a follower of satirical faith The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, whose followers call themselves "Pastafarians." See also: Australian Pastafarian … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump: Police are the 'most mistreated people' in America
Donald Trump said Thursday that police are the "most mistreated people in this country," a comment that immediately sparked disagreement after a year of protests that highlighted police brutality across the country. See also: How Black Lives Matter forced America to confront racism Trump made the remark during Thursday night's Republican presidential debate in North Charleston, S.C. — the city where … [Link]
Mashable » Kendall Jenner's newest fashion campaign is causing major controversy
On Wednesday WWD announced Kendall Jenner as the face of Mango's spring 2016 campaign See also: I'm a dude and I wore makeup every day this week The Barcelona-based retailer plans to feature four different models and themes throughout the season, the first in which Jenner stars is called "Tribal Spirit." Are you ready to take on the next big trend? … [Link]
Mashable » Postmodern Jukebox puts some swing into The Cure's 'Just Like Heaven'
To prove the Cure does mean a thing, Postmodern Jukebox gave one of their classic songs that swing. Featuring the smooth crooning of Natalie Angst, the new video reworks "Just Like Heaven" in the style of 1940s big bang composer and musician Glenn Miller. Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox is all about reimagining music and framing it in beautiful new ways. This homage … [Link]
Mashable » Toyota is testing flat-panel satellite communication for future models
DETROIT — Toyota is working to get data to and from your car as fast as and as safely as possible and satellites might be the answer. The Japanese automaker unveiled one of its flat-panel satellite communication vehicles at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in partnership with sat-comm company Kymeta. The hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Mirai pictured above has … [Link]
Mashable » Snoop Dogg blasts Bill Gates for Xbox Live outage
Snoop Dogg has officially put Bill Gates in the doghouse after Xbox Live experienced a temporary outage on Wednesday. The rapper was so upset he couldn't connect his Xbox One console to the Internet that he recorded his reaction. The video rant, which he posted on his personal Instagram account, featured the ultimate threat. He said he'd switch to the PlayStation … [Link]
Mashable » 'Power Rangers' actor charged with using sword to stab roommate to death
An actor who played the red Power Ranger in the popular children's television series was charged with murder Thursday for allegedly using a sword to stab his roommate to death Ricardo Medina, 36, was arrested in connection with the Jan. 31, 2015 stabbing of his roommate Josh Sutter at the home they shared in Los Angeles County, according to a news … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Carson doesn't know that you should never, ever read the comments
Ben Carson reads the comments. The GOP presidential candidate addressed the negativity of Internet comments during the debate on January 14, claiming that they were hateful and "did not come from our Judeo-Christian roots." See also: A flowchart to help Ben Carson decide what to talk about Although Carson didn't give an answer to what value system angry comments do … [Link]
Mashable » Cadillac's ATS-V is a BMW M3 fighter on paper but not the pavement
If you had told me five years ago that General Motors — more specifically, Cadillac— was going to make a car like the ATS-V, I would have callously laughed at you in disbelief. That's because nothing in the carmaker's history would suggest it could go from making woefully outdated, quasi-luxury geriatric land-barges into producing a rear-wheel drive sports sedan capable … [Link]
Mashable » At least 14 tourists dead, 27 wounded in Japan ski tour bus crash
At least 14 people were killed and 27 wounded when an overnight tour bus on its way to a ski resort in central Japan veered off the road and slid down the mountainside. The bus was carrying 41 people, including two drivers who took turns at the wheel. The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday local time near the … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Awards Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser an ISS Commercial Resupply Contract
MarkWhittington writes: The Verge reported that NASA has awarded the second round of contracts for the commercial resupply program. Two companies, SpaceX, and Orbital Sciences, which have been hauling cargo to the International Space Station in the first phase of the program, will receive contracts to fly at least six flights each to the ISS through 2024, the anticipated end … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz shreds Donald Trump over Canada attacks
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Ted Cruz didn’t show any Canada nice in ripping into Donald Trump over his birthplace, getting the better of the GOP front-runner as they tangled during Thursday night’s GOP debate. Cruz used a question about whether he's eligible to be president because he was born in Canada to counter-attack Trump's recent attacks in Thursday night's GOP debate … [Link]
Mashable » Stolen is one of the most popular games of 2016, but you'll never be able to play it
We’re only a few weeks into 2016, but we've already seen a few viral apps seemingly come out of nowhere and take over our Twitter feeds. One such app, Stolen, which seemed to go viral almost overnight, was pulled from the App Store Thursday after privacy concerns fueled a backlash against the app See also: The 12 best iPhone apps of … [Link]
Mashable » You can now make Skype voice and video calls from Slack
For all of its productivity superpowers, one feature Slack's communication platform lacks is voice and video calling features. Now Microsoft is using Slack to help change that. Microsoft introduced a new integration between Skype and Slack Thursday. The update allows Slack teams to initiate voice and video calls through Skype from within Slack threads See also: Skype will add free group … [Link]
Mashable » 5 moments that made us love Alan Rickman's Severus Snape
Newer fans probably know the late Alan Rickman for his portrayal of the ever complex Professor Snape in the Harry Potter movies. We've found our five favorite moments from the franchise that made us fall in love with Snape and Rickman. Read more…More about Harry Potter, Entertainment, Film, Standalone Video Template, and Standalone News [Link]
Mashable » New Ebola case reported in Sierra Leone just hours after WHO declared outbreak over
Just hours after the World Health Organization declared the West African Ebola outbreak completely over, a suspected case of the diseases has been reported in Sierra Leone See also: WHO declares end to Ebola epidemic after 2 years and 11,300 deaths The Sierra Leone health ministry is reportedly investigating a death reported to be from Ebola in the Tonkolili District. Reuters: … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Australian Cleo magazine to close its doors after 44 years
Influential Australian women's magazine, Cleo, will reportedly shut up shop after more than four decades in the business, according to the Daily Telegraph. Staff have not yet been informed of the closure, yet Mashable Australia understands an announcement will occur next weekCleo's publisher Bauer Media has denied the Daily Telegraph's claims, with a spokesperson telling Fairfax Media it is "pure speculation." … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. airlines are the best in something (for once)
When it comes to working at 40,000 feet, Americans have fewer excuses to slack off than their peers around the globe: American, Delta, and United lead the world in having most of their fleets equipped with relatively decent Wi-Fi. Almost three-fourths of U.S. airline “seat miles,” an industry measure of capacity, now have Wi-Fi, according to the “Global State of Inflight … [Link]
Mashable » Too soon? EA Sports trolls Vikings kicker Blair Walsh with no mercy
Remember the adorable first-graders who wrote supportive letters to Vikings kicker Blair Walsh after he ended Minnesota's season by missing a game-winning field goal in the NFL Playoffs on Sunday? Yeah, this is the exact opposite See also: Deontay Wilder: The American heavyweight with the Hollywood story Videogame company EA Sports used Instagram to post a mocking "Throwback Thursday" image that … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2238: Our journey with cars
Take a trip down memory road to the future! [Link]
Mashable » 3 companies named to fly cargo runs to the Space Station for NASA
After losing a bid to SpaceX and Boeing to taxi astronauts to the International Space Station, Sierra Nevada’s miniature space shuttle Dream Chaser will have a new mission — flying cargo for NASA. “It’s pretty emotional. We’ve been chasing this for a long time,” corporate vice president Mark Sirangelo, head of Sierra Nevada’s Space Systems, told Discovery News. SEE ALSO: PHOTOS: … [Link]
Slashdot » Urban Death Project Aims To Rebuild Our Soil By Composting Corpses
An anonymous reader writes: The Urban Death Project utilizes the process of composting to safely and gently turn our deceased into soil-building material, creating a meaningful, equitable and ecological urban alternative to existing options for the disposition of the dead," said Katrina Spade, a designer based in Seattle. "The project is a solution to the overcrowding of city cemeteries, a … [Link]
Mashable » Watch live: GOP candidates debate just weeks before first votes
Rainier Ehrhardt/Associated Press Watch live Follow along Fox Business GOP Debate !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]~ Past debates 
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Republican debate on CNBC: The biggest moments Oct 28, 2015 Read more… Share Tweet More about Gop Debate, Us World, Politics, Us, and … [Link]
Mashable » What 'Anne of Green Gables' could look like with a 'Breaking Bad' writer
Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, the news broke No, not that Hillary Clinton’s lead was slipping, or that the Powerball had approached $1.5 billion or that more NYC students were graduating than ever Important stories, surely, but news that paled in comparison to the most groundbreaking journalism of the day — Breaking Bad writer Moira Walley-Beckett was hired by Canada’s CBC to bring … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla's vegan-friendly faux leather: You can have your EV and save cows too
Some people buy Tesla's fast-accelerating electric vehicles not for their performance but rather for their eco-friendly, polar bear-saving powertrains Ironically, once these buyers have plunked down the $100,000 (on average) for their Tesla, they are then forced to choose between interiors fitted with the skin of deceased cows or regular old cloth. See also: 5 stunning cars (and 1 app) unveiled … [Link]
Mashable » Clutch: College hooper swallows own blood to hit winning free-throws
There’s clutch, and then there's swallow-your-own-blood-so-you-can-s~ Ricky Tarrant Jr. is the latter See also: My high school teammate, Kobe Bryant The Memphis guard summoned some savage grit to become the hero of the Tigers' win over Temple on Wednesday night. Fouled hard and going to the free-throw line with less than two seconds to play and the score tied at 65, … [Link]
Slashdot » Yahoo Releases Largest Ever Machine Learning Dataset To Researchers
An anonymous reader writes: Yahoo Labs has released a record-breaking dataset containing 110 billion interactions from 20 million Yahoo News users in 1.5TB of zipped data. The anonymized data is intended for research initiatives in artificial intelligence, including user-behavior modeling, collaborative filtering techniques and unsupervised learning methods. Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Mashable » Caitlyn Jenner responds to Ricky Gervais joke: 'We’ll solve that problem'
PASADENA, Calif. — Every day since she has come out as a woman, people approach Caitlyn Jenner. Some ask for a selfie, others just want to tell her they know someone close to them that is also transgender But Jenner also frequently gets just two words: "Thank you." On Thursday, Jenner — who transitioned about nine months ago — took the … [Link]
Mashable » And the Best Picture Oscar could go to, oh, just about all 8 nominees
LOS ANGELES — This is the point at which the Oscar Best Picture normally sets up as a two-horse race: Birdman or Boyhood? 12 Years a Slave or Gravity? But this is not a normal year, and these are not normal horses. SEE ALSO: 2016 Oscars: 'The Revenant' leads with 12 nominations Of the eight Best Picture nominees, a good case … [Link]
Mashable » F.lux creators ask Apple to open Night Shift features to developers
The developers of f.lux have responded to Apple's recent iOS update that adds a feature called Night Shift, which makes it easier to use your iOS devices at night In a statement on their website Thursday, the creators of f.lux called Apple's update "an important first step" and asked the company to make it available to developers. See also: Apple's new … [Link]
Mashable » 'WWE Subway' is the weirdest, most wonderful new thing on Twitter
Looking to get weird? You've come to right place We'll keep this short and to the point: There's a new Twitter account of unknown origin. It has the handle @WWESubway. It is weird and it is wonderful and it is the the Sports Internet's favorite new thing See also: Deontay Wilder: The American heavyweight with the Hollywood story The premise is … [Link]
Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: Our littlest leader gets a boost
Editor’s note: This is the fourth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. If there's one fault in my plan, it's that the schedule requires such brisk reading and writing … [Link]
Mashable » Suicide bomber killed in raid after Paris attacks identified
The Paris prosecutor has identified a suicide bomber killed during a police raid focused on the suspected ringleader of the November attacks on the French capital. See also: Raid leader shares gripping details of dramatic Saint-Denis siege The prosecutor's office said in a statement that the man, Chakib Akrouh, was a 25-year-old Belgian-Moroccan. It said he was identified thanks to DNA … [Link]
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