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.
Slashdot » Are Some Things About the Universe Fundamentally Unknowable?
StartsWithABang writes: As we peel back the layers of information deeper and deeper into the Universe's history, we uncover progressively more knowledge about how everything we know today came to be. The discovery of distant galaxies and their redshifts led to expanding Universe, which led to the Big Bang and the discovery of very early phases like the cosmic microwave … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Embassy says several Americans missing in Iraq
The U.S. Embassy confirmed Sunday that "several" Americans have gone missing in Iraq, after local media reported that three Americans had been kidnapped in Baghdad. U.S. Embassy spokesman Scott Bolz said, "We are working in full cooperation with Iraqi authorities to locate the missing Americans." Bolz did not identify the missing Americans or say what they were doing in Iraq. See … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2239: Tesla's new autopark
Oops! Elon mixed up the software! [Link]
Mashable » Check out this view from Hillary Clinton's podium at tonight's debate
Wanna get in Hillary Clinton's head for a minute? Here's what it looks like at Clinton's podium at tonight's Democratic primary debate Post from RICOH THETA. – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA You can get a sense of how it might feel to be under the bright lights on national television in this 360-degree image, provided first to Mashable by YouTube, … [Link]
Mashable » Too young for Tinder, LGBTQI youth find love through Tumblr
When Jessica N. first signed onto Tumblr, he had no idea who he was. Sure, he knew some of the things he liked — Dr. Who, introversion — but at the time he didn’t have the vocabulary to describe himself. He was young and lived in a small city. Now in his twenties, the words come easier: transsexual, non-binary, pansexual. They weren't handed … [Link]
Slashdot » Police Department Charging TV News Network $36,000 For Body Cam Footage
An anonymous reader writes with news that the NYPD charged a local television station $36k to view police body camera footage. Ars reports: "As body cams continue to flourish in police departments across the nation, an ongoing debate has ensued about how much, if any, of that footage should be made public under state open-access laws. An overlooked twist to … [Link]
Mashable » Will there be a season 2 of 'Making a Murderer'? Maybe.
PASADENA, Calif. — Will there be a season 2 of Making a Murderer? Unfortunately, there's no clear answer — yet. But at the Television Critics Association on Sunday, Netflix executives and filmmakers Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi said there could be a second installment the horizon. See also: More than 150,000 sign petition demanding 'Making a Murderer' subject Steven Avery's release … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Did NASA Choose an Untested Missile to Launch Gemini?
The Titan II rocket that launched NASA’s Gemini missions was sort of the standout odd-ball. One of only two rockets used to launch Apollo-era missions that wasn’t a Wernher von Braun design and the only to use hypergols, it was also the only launch vehicle NASA chose for a program before it had any kind of track record. It’s development … [Link]
Mashable » Rachel Ryle's Instagram animation skills are a shot of inspiration
Armed with colored pencils, pens and a heart intent on spreading joy, Rachel Ryle creates the most jaw-droppingly adorable stop motion animations you can find on Instagram. See also: 5 Easy-to-Use Animation Tools for Beginners "It begins with looking around for inspiration," she told Mashable over email. "Whether it be a piñata at a friend's birthday party, a cupcake being baked … [Link]
Slashdot » The Best of The Worst Hollow Copyright Claims
tiltowait writes: Slashdot readers should be familiar with most if not all of these, but the list of 20 Hollow Copyright Claims is a somber reminder of the current sorry state of intellectual property laws in the United States–as anyone who's encountered a paywall or a takedown notice (or remembers Slashdot's run-in with Scientology) can attest. It serves as a … [Link]
Mashable » Judd Apatow's Netflix comedy 'LOVE' gets first trailer
Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust star in Judd Apatow's upcoming Netflix comedy LOVE, a show about dating, romance and ennui in Los Angeles. The show's first trailer dropped on Sunday following a round of premiere date announcements from Netflix, and trailers for House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and more Season one of LOVE debuts online in full … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kylo Ren (as Aladdin) Brings Princess Jasmine on His Magic Carpet [SNL Sketch]
Aladdin (Adam Driver) and Princess Jasmine’s (Cecily Strong) magic carpet ride encounters some unexpected issues. A whole new world indeed. [Saturday Night Live] The post Kylo Ren (as Aladdin) Brings Princess Jasmine on His Magic Carpet [SNL Sketch] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Patton Oswalt On The New “Star Wars” [Video]
Patton Oswalt thinks watching the new Star Wars is like hanging with your old drinking buddy (Ep. 4-5-6) again after being with your boring, sober friends (Ep. 1-2-3) for too long. Previously on [GAS]: STAR WARS FILIBUSTER: Patton Oswalt’s Rant Gets Animated. [Team Coco] The post Patton Oswalt On The New “Star Wars” [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Mashable » The coolest 'Fallout 4' character comes to life in an amazing cosplay
Fallout 4's Nick Valentine is a robot with the thoughts and memories of a 20th century cop that talks like the main character of a film noir. He wears a ratty trenchcoat, knows people with names like "Skinny Malone" and is generally just an awesome pal to have around. Now he's been brought to vivid life by a 21-year-old cosplayer from Ohio. Facebook … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Leaks New HoloLens Details
New submitter moriarty1972 writes: More details about Microsoft's HoloLens have come out. The device will offer roughly five to five and a half hours of battery life when working on Word documents or email, and about two and a half hours when using it for highly intensive computational work involving detailed renderings. Mashable reports: "Microsoft's augmented reality headset called the … [Link]
Mashable » A huge black hole is literally tearing the most luminous galaxy apart
The brightest galaxy in the known universe is literally tearing itself apart. The galaxy named W2246-0526 is located about 12.4 billion light-years from Earth, and its extremely huge black hole seems to be eating up much of the galaxy's material, NASA announced Friday. W2246-0526 appears to be shooting out an extreme amount of gas. "This galaxy is tearing itself apart," astronomer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 15 BEST PS3 RPGs of All Time
As a huge fan of RPGs, it is nice to see them getting the attention they deserve once again. It is a very specific genre, but one that fans tend to be quite hardcore about, and for awhile, RPGs were seeming like they were going extinct. Well, in a bit of good news, 2015 changed that, and 2016 looks to … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix wasn't amused by NBC's attempt to hack its ratings
PASADENA, Calif. — NBC's attempt to hack Netflix's ratings was, as you might imagine, not the streaming giant's favorite move Especially, Netflix COO Ted Sarandos told reporters Sunday, because the data delivered was "remarkably inaccurate." See also: 'Orange is the New Black' Season 4 finally has a premiere date "There' a couple of mysteries at play for me: One, why would … [Link]
Mashable » 10 times we wished we were as cool as Michelle Obama
Happy birthday, FLOTUS! Our undeniably cool first lady Michelle Obama is blowing out the candles for her 52nd birthday this Sunday. And as the Obamas will be pretty bogged down packing up the White House next time FLOTUS' birthday rolls around, we're making this year count. See also: President Michelle Obama? Barack says 'no, no, no' In tribute, we've collected a … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Successfully Launches Jason-3 Satellite, Rocket Landing Partial Success
An anonymous reader writes: SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket today carrying the Jason-3 ocean monitoring satellite. "Jason-3 data will be used for monitoring global sea level rise, researching human impacts on oceans, aiding prediction of hurricane intensity, and operational marine navigation," NASA said. Unfortunately Space X reports that the attempt to land the Falcon 9 on a drone … [Link]
Mashable » El Chapo's lawyers say he shouldn't have U.S. trial because of Donald Trump
El Chapo is playing the Trump card. Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera, the notorious drug kingpin captured last week after several months on the run in the mountains of Mexico (and one odd interview with actor Sean Penn), is citing Donald Trump in an attempt to fight his extradition to the U.S. Lawyers for El Chapo filed a legal injunction back … [Link]
Mashable » Aziz Ansari is in no rush to do Season 2 of 'Master of None'
PASADENA, Calif. — Don't expect to binge watch season two of Master of None anytime soon. Showrunner and star Aziz Ansari said at Sunday's Television Critics Association that the team behind the hit Netflix show is still "figuring out" what they want to do for the next installment of the series. See also: Aziz Ansari returns to the small screen with … [Link]
Mashable » SpaceX launches ocean-measuring satellite to orbit, fails to stick drone ship landing
A new ocean-monitoring satellite is on its way to orbit. Called Jason-3, the satellite launched to space atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from a foggy Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 1:42 p.m. ET (10:42 a.m. local time). See also: How SpaceX's rocket landing will shape the future of spaceflight Once operational, Jason-3 will keep an eye on the … [Link]
Slashdot » AT&T Chooses Ubuntu Linux Instead of Microsoft Windows
An anonymous reader writes: one of the largest cellular providers is the venerable AT&T. While it sells many Linux-powered Android devices, it is now embracing the open source kernel in a new way. You see, the company has partnered with Canonical to utilize Ubuntu for cloud, network, and enterprise applications. That's right, AT&T did not choose Microsoft's Windows when exploring … [Link]
Mashable » Uber's helicopter business may take flight soon
Cars are so 2015. Uber is said to be partnering with Airbus, a European aircraft company, on a test program to provide helicopter rides on demand through its application just as it currently does with car rides. “It's a pilot project, we’ll see where it goes—but it’s pretty exciting,” Tom Enders, CEO of Airbus, told The Wall Street Journal at an … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix doesn't want to be just for Millennials
PASADENA, Calif. — Netflix wants consumers to know: It's not just about Netflix and chill. At the company's Television Critics Association presentation on Sunday, the streaming giant emphasized it is "doubling down" on kids and family programming to cater to the growing number of households that share an account. "We find that a lot of Netflix engagement isn’t a 19-year-old boy … [Link]
Mashable » Frank Underwood 2016 is putting America back on track in new 'House of Cards' teaser
PASADENA, Calif. — Frank Underwood is putting America on track (and covering up his tracks) in 2016 in a new teaser released by Netflix The fourth installment of the Netflix political drama, which premieres on March 4, promises the election campaign will be dramatic as ever. SEE ALSO: 'House of Cards' Season 4 has a premiere date and new trailer … [Link]
Slashdot » The Engineering and Logistics of Building the Giant Magellan Telescope
New submitter Kenneth Stephen writes: Astronomers have always wanted bigger and better telescopes. Building such telescopes today come with many challenges that require high precision work to resolve. This story describes the design thinking that is being applied to the construction and deployment of the Giant Magellan Telescope. From the article: "One of the challenges of using a large mirror … [Link]
Mashable » Iran sanctions lifted: Good for diplomacy, bad for oil market
On Sunday, a triumphant President Barack Obama praised a historic deal with Iran that successfully curbed the country's nuclear program and paved the way for smaller diplomatic victories like negotiating the swift release of U.S. Navy sailors and of four American prisoners held on vague charges. "This is a good day," Obama said during a press conference. "Once again, we’re seeing … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jessica Jones' renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
PASADENA, California — Jessica Jones will be back to kick more butt for a second season Netflix has officially — but not surprisingly — renewed the Marvel hit for a new season, they said Sunday See also: Let's talk the first season of 'Jessica Jones,' the most sophisticated Marvel show to date The re-up comes just two months after Season 1 … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix enlists 'Halt and Catch Fire,' 'Doctor Who' alums for 'Black Mirror'
PASADENA, California — The cast of Netflix's Black Mirror is finally taking shape More than four months after first announcing they'd be taking on 12 episodes of the British anthology, the streaming network has officially cast Concussion star and Doctor Who alum Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Halt and Catch Fire lead Mackenzie Davis in one of the episodes of the upcoming season … [Link]
Mashable » 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' gets Season 2 premiere date, Season 3 renewal
UPDATE: More good news for fans of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: The show has been renewed for a third season The news was broken ahead of a panel for the show at the Television Critics Association press tour EARLIER..PASADENA, California — Your April just became much more awesome Netflix has announced that the sophomore season of breakout hit Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt will … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange is the New Black' Season 4 finally has a premiere date
PASADENA, California — As usual, prepare to spend your summer at Litchfield Netflix on Sunday announced that Season 4 of Orange is the New Black will be debuting June 17 at 12:01 a.m. PT See also: If 'Time Hump Chronicles' from 'OITNB' was a real feature film This is, of course, on par with previous seasons, all of which debuted … [Link]
Slashdot » Casino Sues Security Firm For Failing To Contain Malware Infection
An anonymous reader writes: US casino chain Affinity Games is suing Trustwave Holdings, a cyber-security vendor that was brought in to investigate a card breach but failed to detect and stop a malware incident on Affinity's servers, which led to the escalation of a previous card breach. The casino chain noticed the sloppy job a few months later when it … [Link]
Mashable » Aladdin and Jasmine took a pretty bumpy carpet ride on 'SNL'
On last night's Saturday Night Live, Aladdin (Adam Driver) and Princess Jasmine (Cecily Strong) hopped aboard the magic carpet for a breathtaking ride through the night sky Unfortunately, neither accounted for the potential hazards of flying, including planes, birds and the occasional bomb. That time Alan Rickman and David Bowie crossed paths on 'The Simpsons' This video very accurately depicts … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Undercover Boss: Kylo Ren Goes Undercover as “Matt” on Starkiller Base [SNL Sketch]
Watch (and laugh) as Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) goes undercover as Matt, a radar technician, on Starkiller Base. [Saturday Night Live] The post Undercover Boss: Kylo Ren Goes Undercover as “Matt” on Starkiller Base [SNL Sketch] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » John Romero Creates New Doom Level
jones_supa writes: Legendary game developer John Romero took to Twitter to spread the word that he has made a comeback to the world of Doom by designing an all new level. Romero's return to the game that jumpstarted his career in game development is a fun little Friday surprise for developers, especially Doom enthusiasts, some of whom are thanked in … [Link]
Mashable » Post reporter, other jailed Americans leave Iran after prisoner swap
UPDATED: 4:09 pm E.T. Sunday Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post reporter held in an Iran jail on unclear espionage charges for a year and a half, arrived in Switzerland Sunday night on route to Germany along with at least two others freed in a high-profile prisoner swap deal many months in the making. Brett McGurk, a special presidential envoy for the … [Link]
Mashable » Fred Armisen paid tribute to David Bowie on 'SNL'
Saturday Night Live remembered David Bowie with a fitting tribute from Fred Armisen, who described the musician's far-reaching impact over the course of his long career. Bowie died on January 10 at age 69 after a battle with cancer See also: That time Alan Rickman and David Bowie crossed paths on 'The Simpsons' "When I was in high school and living … [Link]
Mashable » This video very accurately depicts the horrors of having a pest problem
Maybe you can deal with one or two pests in your home. You get rid of them, and that's the end of the story … hopefully. But, there are just some experiences with tiny home invaders that change us forever This is one of those experiences. In this episode of It's Jerry Time, poor Jerry's experience dealing with a bug-infested … [Link]
Mashable » I broke the world’s smallest 3D printing Pen
Things were going so smoothly. My LIX 3D Printing pen was sucking in reeds of filament and spitting out hot, soft-ish material from the tip. I was gamely trying to master 3D printing with the thin, metal device. So far, I’d managed something approximating a shoe, a face and a pair of triangles. None of it looked good, but I was … [Link]
Slashdot » Baidu Releases Open Source Artificial Intelligence Code
An anonymous reader writes: Chinese web services company Baidu has released a new artificial intelligence software called WARP-CTC. The code is apparently capable of speech recognition, particularly for short segments, that exceeds human capability. The source code uses an approach called 'connectionist temporal classification' and has been released on GitHub. 
Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on PNY Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon is offering from great savings on select PNY Turbo USB 3.0 flash drives, with capacities going from 16 to 256MB. [Save BIG on PNY Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on PNY Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tired of Delegating [Comic]
Yep, been there, done that. [Source: CommitStrip | Like CommitStrip on Facebook] The post Tired of Delegating [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Close Can You Get To The Sun? [Science Video]
How close could you get to the sun using today’s spacesuits or spaceships? Find out in this episode of SciShow Space! [SciShow Space] The post How Close Can You Get To The Sun? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout: Well Sir, Good Aiming, I Do Say!
When the guy who’s head you just blew off from long range gives you the thumbs up, you KNOW you did a good job. Man, will Fallout death poses ever get old? No, no they wont. (Imgur) The post Fallout: Well Sir, Good Aiming, I Do Say! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Who The Criminal Really Is! [Comic]
[Source: Charlie Higson – Heck if I Know | Like “Heck if I know” on Facebook] The post Who The Criminal Really Is! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Spock Cat and Other Cat Cosplays [Pics]
[Source: Cat Cosplay on Instagram | Cat Cosplay on Tumblr | Via NA] The post Spock Cat and Other Cat Cosplays [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Problem with Movie Trailers [Video]
Why do all trailers feel the same? How do great trailers stand out? Let’s look at the structure of trailers over time and see how they’ve grown, and why some are practically identical. [Now You See It] The post The Problem with Movie Trailers [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » The President Wants Every Student To Learn CS. How Would That Work?
theodp writes: The very first proposal President Obama put forth in his final State of the Union address Tuesday night for his remaining year in office was "helping students learn to write computer code." While the President wants every student to learn CS, NPR notes that getting a new, complex, technical subject onto the agendas of our public schools is … [Link]
Mashable » 6 ways to meaningfully honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Too often, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is seen as a day off — and little else Aside from grade school lessons painting a vague picture of King's life and activism, the majority of us, especially white people, remain detached from his impact. He's a historical name we've learned to recognize, coupled with bits and pieces of facts from a whitewashed … [Link]
Mashable » 6 tricks to stop sweating through your winter layers
Dressing in cozy layers is cute in theory, but the reality is a hot sweaty mess In an effort to combat chilling temperatures, you pile puffy jackets and thick sweaters on already warm thermals. By the time you're ready to leave the house, you feel like that poor kid from A Christmas Story, packed so tightly in cold weather wear that … [Link]
Mashable » These historical photos communicate how huge the Baby Boom was
Jan. 25, 1945A staff nurse greets some new arrivals at the Queen Charlotte Hospital in London.Image: Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty ImagesAfter the end of World War II, birth rates in the United States and other Western countries shot up in a phenomenon that came to be called the baby boomThe boom was driven by an economy in upswing and millions of returning … [Link]
Mashable » Pizza waffles is the ultimate super meal you need to make
There's literally nothing you can't accomplish with a waffle iron. Pizza waffles combine just about everything you love about breakfast and dinner. Waffling your pizza takes that flaky crust, cheese, sauce, toppings and, of course, more cheese, and puts an end to drippy grease stains. It also gives you more opportunities for dipping sauce. Time to dust off that waffle … [Link]
Mashable » Smartwatches are already passé for London fashionistas
LONDON — Wearables may have been the hot trend of 2015, but they were notable by their absence during men's fashion week in London Wrists previously adorned with Apple Watches were instead sporting something distinctly retro-tech. According to the word on the street, the smartwatch has been superseded by its handsome older brother: the analogue timepiece. See also: Channel your inner … [Link]
Slashdot » How Procrastination Can Be Good For You
HughPickens.com writes: Over 80 percent of college students are plagued by procrastination, requiring epic all-nighters to finish papers and prepare for tests. Roughly 20 percent of adults report being chronic procrastinators. But Adam Grant writes in the NY Times that while we think of procrastination as a curse for productivity, procrastination is really a virtue for creativity. According to Grant, … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. and Europe lift sanctions against Iran amid landmark nuke deal
VIENNA — The U.N. nuclear agency certified Saturday that Iran has met all of its commitments under last summer's landmark nuclear deal, crowning years of U.S.-led efforts to crimp Iran's ability to make atomic weapons. For Iran, the move lifts Western economic sanctions that have been in place for years, unlocking access to $100 billion in frozen assets and unleashing new … [Link]
Slashdot » Iran Complies With Nuclear Deal; Sanctions Lifted
An anonymous reader writes: Iran has shipped most of its nuclear fuel out of the country, destroyed the innards of a plutonium-producing reactor and mothballed more than 12,000 centrifuges. This compliance with the nuclear accord struck in July has caused the U.S. and Europe to lift financial sanctions on Iran, releasing ~$100 billion in assets. "Under the new rules put … [Link]
Mashable » Kylo Ren goes incognito for 'Undercover Boss' spoof on 'SNL'
We all knew that SNL was going to pull the Star Wars card with Adam Driver as this week's host — but few viewers probably anticipated that the sketch would double as a crossover with CBS's Undercover Boss. Well, here we are See also: 27 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' questions answered by the novel In the sketch, Kylo Ren … [Link]
Mashable » Baby born in Hawaii with brain damage linked to the Zika virus
Hawaii health officials confirmed Friday that a baby born in Oahu had brain damage linked to a past Zika virus infection. The virus has been in the spotlight in recent weeks as a possible culprit for an increase in brain deformities in newborns in Brazil. The Hawaii case could be the first in the U.S. The child's mother had resided in … [Link]
Slashdot » Distant Supernova Is the Most Powerful Ever Detected
schwit1 writes: Newly published research into a supernova under observation since June has found it to be the most powerful known to modern science. "This one, called ASASSN-15lh, is about 3.8 billion light years away, 200 times more powerful than most supernovas, and twice as bright as the previous record holder. It shines 20 times brighter than the combined output … [Link]
Mashable » Celine Dion's brother dies of cancer only days after her husband
Two days after Céline Dion's husband René Angélil died, it has emerged that her brother, Daniel Dion, also lost his battle with cancer. In a statement posted Saturday on the Canadian singer's website and Facebook page, it was revealed that her older brother died in Québec at 59, surrounded by his family. See also: René Angélil, husband of Céline Dion, dies … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton just told South Carolina Dems they're her firewall. They loved that.
CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders went toe-to-toe for South Carolina Democrats' love Saturday night, and it was clear that Clinton came out on top in a state she's counting on as a firewall. The former secretary of state received a rousing standing ovation and strong cheers throughout her speech from the black-majority crowd at the First in … [Link]
Mashable » Australian aid workers abducted by extremists in Burkina Faso, officials say
UPDATED: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2015 at 5 p.m. AEDT with a statement from the family of Ken and Jocelyn Elliott. An Australian couple have been abducted in northern Burkina Faso, according to local government officials. The husband and wife have been named as Ken and Jocelyn Elliott by their family. The news comes after Burkina Faso and French forces took back … [Link]
Popular Science » Recovered SpaceX Rocket Booster Is 'In Great Shape'
SpaceX SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket booster made it to space and back with no major damage On December 21, a SpaceX rocket carried 11 satellites into space and then returned to Earth for a soft landing. It was a big deal, because recovering the rocket booster (as opposed to dumping it into the ocean) sets the company up to reuse … [Link]
Mashable » Fan-made 'Half-Life' game comes to Steam next month, with Valve's blessing
Valve refuses to say anything about the prospect of a new Half-Life game, but it's cool with letting fans make and sell their own creations. In certain cases, at least. The latest example is Prospekt, a sequel to the 1999 Half-Life: Opposing Force expansion/spinoff, and it's coming to Steam on Feb. 11. The earlier game followed U.S. Marine Corporal Adrian Shephard as he visited the Black … [Link]
Mashable » Daredevil little girl uses a Nerf gun to extract her loose tooth
It's so exciting when you finally have a loose tooth that's ready to go under the pillow — the only problem is getting the thing out Clearly, little Addy was tired of wiggling her loose tooth around, and desperate times call for desperate measures. So her dad had the brilliant idea of attaching her tooth to a Nerf gun and … [Link]
Popular Science » SpaceX Launch Successful, But Drone Ship Landing Fails
SpaceX The Falcon 9 rocket booster nearly landed successfully, but toppled over due to a landing leg that didn't lock "Well, at least the pieces were bigger this time!" Space CEO Elon Musk tweeted along with this picture. "Won't be last RUD, but am optimistic about upcoming ship landing." Update, 3:23pm SpaceX CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the rocket was … [Link]
Mashable » David Schwimmer is here to adjust your expectations for the 'Friends' reunion
PASADENA, California — Since the news of a Friends reunion broke earlier this week, subsequent chatter about the event has slowly helped diffuse some of the insanity that followed the initial announcement David Schwimmer wants to further help adjust your expectations "You know, I have no idea what's expected of us," Schwimmer told reporters after a panel for FX's The People … [Link]
Mashable » Game that allows players to kill Indigenous Australians removed from app stores
A game that reportedly encouraged players to kill Indigenous Australians has been removed from Google Play and iTunes after a public backlash. The move came after a petition that called for the companies to pull Survival Island 3- Australia Story 3D, started by Georgia Mantle on Change.org, reached 84,672 signatures in just a few days. See also: Netflix has tons of … [Link]
Mashable » 4 fascinating facts about 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story'
PASADENA, California — The People v. O.J. Simpson, the first installment of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story anthology at FX, is among one of the most highly anticipated new shows of 2016 — and for good reason The show is a fascinating take on one of the most notorious court cases in American history, but getting it right didn't come easy … [Link]
Mashable » Sunday's Democratic debate will be getting the YouTube treatment
YouTube announced that four of its creators — Connor Franta, Marques Brownlee, MinuteEarth and Franchesca Ramsey — will be featured in Sunday's Democratic Presidential Debate. The news comes just one month after YouTube and NBC News partnered to present the final Democratic presidential debate before February's Iowa caucuses. Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Martin O'Malley will be filling out … [Link]
Slashdot » China Targets 2018 For Landing Probe On Far Side of Moon
An anonymous reader writes: Despite all the time we've spent studying the moon, nobody has ever deployed a probe to its far side. Now, China has announced that it plans to land a probe there in 2018. The craft they plan to send is similar to the Chang'e-3 probe with its Jade Rabbit rover. They plan to study the geologic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars: The Force Awakens VFX Reel [Video]
Sure, a lot of the scenes in The Force Awakens were shot without a green screen, but a few of them required a little extra to capture the true essence of the Star Wars universe. This VFX reel will show you just that. [achilles] The post Star Wars: The Force Awakens VFX Reel [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
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