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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Cut fiber optic cables among list of Super Bowl 50 security concerns

Monday 18 January 23:43:58 UTC 2016

Ap_684565568072Feed-tw Feed-fbIt’s no secret that security will be tight at the 50th anniversary of the most anticipated annual sports event in the U.S An internal FBI and Department of Homeland Security memo obtained by an NBC affiliate outlines some of the agencies' biggest security concerns around Super Bowl 50 events in the California Bay Area. See also: What the Super Bowl Blackout … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump jokes Hillary Clinton sounds like a barking dog

Monday 18 January 23:27:48 UTC 2016

Gop-2016-trump_gilmFeed-tw Feed-fbA few hours after stumbling a bit through his speech at Liberty University, GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump put his foot in his mouth again at a campaign stop in New Hampshire. See also: Muslim MP says Trump's words are not funny — they're poisonous During the rally, Trump was interrupted by a screeching sound. Startled, Trump asked, "What was that, … [Link]

Slashdot » Fraud Detected In Science Research That Suggested GMO Crops Were Harmful

Monday 18 January 23:25:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Three science papers that had suggested that genetically modified crops were harmful to animals and have been used by activist groups to argue for their ban have been found to contain manipulated and possibly falsified data. Nature reports: "Papers that describe harmful effects to animals fed genetically modified (GM) crops are under scrutiny for alleged data … [Link]

Mashable » 11 Instagram photos that bridge the past and present

Monday 18 January 23:10:52 UTC 2016

3176093015_e589f51015_oFeed-tw Feed-fbWith a camera's ability to capture the moment, sometimes the best way to travel to the past is with a simple photograph. That's especially true in our current MashableReads book selection, City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg, a tour-de-force novel that paints of portrait of New York City in the 1970s. In the novel, one of the many characters is … [Link]

Mashable » 'Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast' sends Eddie off on a video game adventure

Monday 18 January 23:05:39 UTC 2016

Iron-maiden-somewhere-in-timeFeed-tw Feed-fbUp the irons, fans. Eddie's got some quests to finish. Iron Maiden's beloved mascot is set to star in his own free-to-play video game, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, and it's coming to Android and iOS sometime this summer. He'll visit many of the surreal landscapes pictured in the band's album art over the years, taking on different forms (and new … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » EPIC REMIX: Guy Falling For 9 Seconds While Trying To Shovel Snow [Video]

Monday 18 January 23:00:44 UTC 2016

Warning: language in the last 15 seconds. [CoveiraoPS3] The post EPIC REMIX: Guy Falling For 9 Seconds While Trying To Shovel Snow [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer calls out teen boy's sexist joke

Monday 18 January 22:46:42 UTC 2016

AmyschumerFeed-tw Feed-fbAmy Schumer had a good night at Sunday's Critics' Choice Movie Awards, taking home the MVP award So she was rightfully annoyed when she discovered that Johnson Murphy, the 17-year-old film critic who runs Lights Camera Jackson, posted a crude caption after the pair had posed together on the red carpet See also: 8 celebrities who spoke out against Photoshop in … [Link]

Slashdot » Whatsapp Will Become Free, Companies Can Pay To Reach Users

Monday 18 January 22:40:00 UTC 2016

speedplane writes: The popular messaging service Whatsapp will soon become free (they previously charged $0.99 per year after the first). The troubling news is that to compensate for the lost revenue, companies will now be able to pay to contact users directly. "[Whatsapp founder] Mr. Koum said that his team was still experimenting with how such services could work, and … [Link]

Mashable » Glenn Frey, Eagles co-founder and SoCal country-rock pioneer, dead at 67

Monday 18 January 22:11:47 UTC 2016

Glenn.frey_.new_.thm_.2Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Glenn Frey, the singer, songwriter and guitarist who co-founded the Eagles and enjoyed a strong second wind as a solo artist and actor, has died, the band confirmed Monday on its website. He was 67. Frey "fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia," … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science of Internet Trolls [Video]

Monday 18 January 22:00:20 UTC 2016

Who are Internet Trolls and what do they look like scientifically? Find out in ASAP Science’s new video. [ASAPScience] The post The Science of Internet Trolls [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » What's In a Tool? a Case For Made In the USA

Monday 18 January 21:57:00 UTC 2016

szczys writes: You have the choice of buying a wrench made in the USA and one made in China. Which one should you buy? The question is not a straightforward one. Tools are judged by their ability to do the job repeatedly and without fail. To achieve this, only the best of design and manufacturing will do. But this is … [Link]

Mashable » Paris Hilton's squad includes Chinese political activist and artist Ai Weiwei

Monday 18 January 21:56:13 UTC 2016

Parishiltonselfie1Feed-tw Feed-fbIf your squad goals do not include internationally renowned artists who have been detained by the Chinese government for dissidence, maybe you should reconsider the crowd you roll with Paris Hilton, for example, took selfies with Ai Weiwei, considered by many to be the most influential contemporary Chinese artist, at his most recent show. Er Xi, Air de Jeux, which translates … [Link]

Mashable » 2 war reporters on the campaign trail in Iowa

Monday 18 January 21:40:47 UTC 2016

StageFeed-tw Feed-fbDES MOINES, Iowa – During one week in Iowa recently, I racked up nearly 1,600 miles (and one speeding ticket) while trailing seven candidates along with Russian photographer Evgeny Feldman.He and I have covered the conflict in Ukraine for the past several years, and while we know how to navigate checkpoints and deal with armed and drunken militants, until three weeks ago, we … [Link]

Mashable » Justin Bieber meets Adam Sandler in random A-list street encounter

Monday 18 January 21:22:00 UTC 2016

JustinbieberadamsandlerFeed-tw Feed-fbJustin Bieber can't even walk down a street — while he apparently has a friend or staff member film his every move — without being mobbed by fans. Even people like Adam Sandler are Beliebers. The actor flagged down his "homeboy" while his adorable daughter kept her chill. Bieber didn't seem to mind the interruption and shared the video on Instagram, … [Link]

Slashdot » Sensors Slip Into the Brain, Then Dissolve When Their Job Is Done

Monday 18 January 21:12:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Silicon-based electronic circuits that operate flawlessly in the body for some number of days–soon weeks–and then harmlessly dissolve: they're what University of Illinois professor John Rogers says is the next frontier of electronics. Today he released news of successful animal tests on such transient electronics designed for use in brain implants, but says they could be … [Link]

Mashable » Lost Martin Luther King Jr. speech recovered from his Nobel Peace Prize days

Monday 18 January 21:02:41 UTC 2016

Mlk-12Feed-tw Feed-fbJust days before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest person to ever receive the Noble Peace Prize, he delivered a speech in London That oration had been lost to time until roughly two weeks ago, when Pacifica Radio Archives discovered a recording made by its European correspondent. That speech, given on Dec. 7, 1964, provides a new look at … [Link]

Mashable » Swedish doctor charged with kidnapping and raping woman in bunker

Monday 18 January 20:31:15 UTC 2016

Sweden-woman-abducted_gilmFeed-tw Feed-fbA Swedish doctor has been charged with rape and kidnapping after he confessed to drugging a woman with sedative-laced strawberries and locking her up in a soundproof bunker where he had intended to keep her for years, prosecutors said Monday. See also: 'Room' review: Brie Larson kidnap drama gives the tear ducts a workout The 38-year-old man's defense lawyer described the … [Link]

Slashdot » AMD Rips 'Biased and Unreliable' Intel-Optimized SYSmark Benchmark

Monday 18 January 20:27:00 UTC 2016

MojoKid writes: AMD is making a stink about SYSMark, a popular benchmarking program that's been around for many years, and one the chip designer says is not reliable. Rather than provide meaningful results and information, AMD claims SYSMark unfairly favors Intel products and puts too much emphasis on strict CPU performance above all else. John Hampton, director of AMD's client … [Link]

Mashable » Chill guy couldn't care less about terrifying nearby avalanche

Monday 18 January 20:26:00 UTC 2016

AvalancheFeed-tw Feed-fb We see avalanches on screen and as nouns, in sentences — but rarely do we get to watch them up close. In this video, titled "Avalanche Mayens Saxon Valais Suisse," a man stands cooly by a totally lethal avalanche of snow "Rare!!! Slow and very powerful avalanche. We hear the sound of trees that break!!!" the caption reads. But this … [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' won't ever top this epic 'Titanic' record

Monday 18 January 20:16:14 UTC 2016

Star-wars-7Feed-tw Feed-fbJames Cameron is having a good day. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has many more mountains to climb before it leaves theaters for good, but its weekend fall from the No. 1 box office spot means the "15 consecutive weeks at No. 1" record held by Cameron's Titanic sin~ 1998 won't be conquered yet. Star Wars' estimated $32.6 million domestic take for the long Martin … [Link]

Mashable » Anticipated HBO series 'Westworld' takes production hiatus

Monday 18 January 20:04:28 UTC 2016

Hbo-westworld-imageFeed-tw Feed-fbWork on HBO's series adaptation of Westworld has temporarily ceased. "As we head into the final phase of production on Westworld, we've made the decision to take a brief hiatus in order to get ahead of the writing," HBO confirmed in a Sunday statement. Writers and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will use the extra time to hammer out their … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Announces Retirement of Several Search APIs

Monday 18 January 19:55:40 UTC 2016

Google said recently that it is prepared to retire five separate search APIs. Their retirement was first announced way back in 2011 and the company is just now getting around to cutting them off. Google says developers shouldn't fret, as the all-encompassing Custom-Search API has already taken their place. [Link]

Slashdot » Airbus Joins Uber For On-Demand Chopper Rides

Monday 18 January 19:45:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Airbus is teaming up with Uber to provide on-demand helicopter rides, due to debut at the Sundance Film Festival which opens in Utah this month. The flight service will employ H125 and H130 aircraft to transport passengers, while Uber vehicles will ferry them to and from the helipad sites. A Utah-based firm, called Air Resources, will … [Link]

Mashable » Muslim MP says Trump's words are not funny — they're poisonous

Monday 18 January 19:30:07 UTC 2016

Uktrumpdebate_postFeed-tw Feed-fbIn a debate on banning Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from the UK, Tulip Siddiq, a Muslim Member of Parliament, said statements by Trump in the past have risked inflaming tension between vulnerable communities.Read more on the debate to ban Trump from the UK: http://on.mash.to/1NgzOpR Read more…More about Uk, Donald Trump, Us World, Politics, and World [Link]

Popular Science » Lead In Water: What Are The Health Effects And Dangers?

Monday 18 January 19:08:33 UTC 2016

Michigan Municipal League via Flickr, CC by ND 2.0 Flint, Michigan Experts suspect that citizens of Flint, Michigan have been drinking lead-contaminated water for over a year. For the past year and a half, citizens of Flint, Michigan have been struggling to get clean, safe water to drink. The city switched its water source from the Detroit water supply to … [Link]

Mashable » Adam Driver's cat doppelgänger is just as chill looking

Monday 18 January 19:07:42 UTC 2016

DrivercatFeed-tw Feed-fbEvery human has their celebrity doppelgänger. But not every human is able to see themselves in cat form — unless you are the lovable weirdo who is Adam Driver Over the weekend, xoJane editor Marci Robin came across this cat at the Monmouth County SPCA that looks curiously like the Star Wars actor. Same ears, same nose. We're guessing the same … [Link]

Mashable » Adorable dog and toddler duo love to wear matching outfits

Monday 18 January 19:07:28 UTC 2016

DogtoddlerFeed-tw Feed-fbFor centuries, scientists have wondered: is there anything cuter than a dog in a human's outfit? Finally, after years of Google searching, we have our answer: Yes, there is. And it is a fluffy dog, who wears the same outfit as a fluffy, tiny human. Collapse. A photo posted by Mr. Reagan (@reagandoodle) on Dec 15, 2015 at 10:45pm PST Reagan … [Link]

Mashable » Dog teaches its sibling how to pose like a boss

Monday 18 January 19:01:36 UTC 2016

DogposeFeed-tw Feed-fbMost grown adults don't know how to pose for camera, forget dogs. Envy and Zain are two rescue border collies who live in Pennsylvania See also: Little dog is so happy he has to clap his paws together In this video, one pup pushes the other pup into proper camera position. This is a serious photo shoot. These are serious dogs. … [Link]

Slashdot » Interviews: Ask David Peterson About Inventing Languages

Monday 18 January 19:00:00 UTC 2016

samzenpus writes: David J. Peterson is a language creator and author. He created the Dothraki and Valyrian languages for HBO's Game of Thrones, and more recently has created languages for the CW's The 100 and MTV's The Shannara Chronicles. His new book, The Art of Language Invention, details how to create a new language from scratch, and goes over some … [Link]

Mashable » The Mountain from 'Game of Thrones' carries fridges like you carry shopping bags

Monday 18 January 18:59:15 UTC 2016

Thor-bjornsson-refrigeratorsFeed-tw Feed-fb If you're hoping to set a Guinness world record, "fastest 20 meters carrying two refrigerators" is probably not the best place to start as Game of Thrones actor Thor Björnsson has that one locked down. The 27-year-old Icelandic strongman set the record on the first episode of Guinness World Records Italian Show, carrying two fridges and the frame built to hold them — … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The “Masters of the Universe” (1987) Trailer Gets Recut “Force Awakens” Style [Video]

Monday 18 January 18:52:22 UTC 2016

The live action version of “Masters of the Universe” was really, really bad, but when you recut some parts of the movie and apply the music from the “Force Awakens” trailer, it suddenly doesn’t look as horrible as it was back in 1987. [Mike Furth] The post The “Masters of the Universe” (1987) Trailer Gets Recut “Force Awakens” Style [Video] … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Slave Leia Cosplay is Beyond Beautiful! [Pics]

Monday 18 January 18:51:21 UTC 2016

slave German artist and cosplayer La Esperalda looks absolutely perfect as Slave Leia, and I have to say, she’s one of the most gorgeous incarnations of the character I’ve ever seen. Plus, she told me she loved the site when I wrote to her to get her permission to feature her photos, so she gets extra points for that! Photography by … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fetch Dogmeat! [Comic]

Monday 18 January 18:50:01 UTC 2016

[Source: Electric Bunny Comics | Like “Electric Bunny Comics” on Facebook] The post Fetch Dogmeat! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » A trampolining washing machine may end your Blue Monday misery

Monday 18 January 18:46:18 UTC 2016

Screen-shot-2016-01-18-at-18.45.18Feed-tw Feed-fb It's random and there's no logic to it but this washing machine might just have a better bounce than you — even with a brick inside. The people behind the YouTube channel Bootsowen, which has uploaded a number of videos of washing machines and bricks (yes, seriously), watch on as the appliance self destructs See also: Kanye West debuts new … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Developer Reverse Engineers Peach API, Creates Swift and Mac Clients

Monday 18 January 18:41:18 UTC 2016

Software engineer and developer Stephen Radford has reversed engineered the Peach API and created Swift and Mac Clients. The Swift client allows developers to interact with the Peach undocumented API using Swift. The Mac client can be used to build a Peach Mac app. [Link]

Mashable » Kidnapped Americans were visiting Baghdad brothel, reports say

Monday 18 January 18:36:43 UTC 2016

Baghdad-policeFeed-tw Feed-fbThe three American contractors who were kidnapped by militiamen in Baghdad on Saturday had been visiting a well-known brothel when they were taken, Iraqi officials say. "Three people carrying American nationality were kidnapped while they were inside a suspicious apartment," an Iraqi government official said in a statement. A police major general speaking anonymously to the Washington Post described the apartment … [Link]

Mashable » Idris Elba calls out British television for lack of diversity

Monday 18 January 18:34:14 UTC 2016

IdrisFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Idris Elba has told the Houses of Parliament that the lack of diversity in British television is forcing black actors to go to the United States. Calling for a "Magna Carta" moment in British broadcasting, the Luther star made a speech to British politicians, in which he said that black actors have a harder time landing leading roles, compared … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer says her stomach is why she has to 'write her own stuff'

Monday 18 January 18:33:54 UTC 2016

SchumermvpFeed-tw Feed-fb Every awards show has their breakout GIF, but by and large, they're all insipid, tedious affairs. Last night, comedian Amy Schumer brought some much-needed life back to the Critics Choice awards, after she accepted the award for MVP "Thank you for this trophy, covering the reason I have to write my own [stuff]," Schumer joked, pointing to her own stomach. … [Link]

Mashable » 'American Pie' singer Don McLean arrested for domestic assault

Monday 18 January 18:18:13 UTC 2016

Don-mclean-mugshotFeed-tw Feed-fbDon McLean, the singer-songwriter who penned the 1971 hit "American Pie," was arrested at his home in Camden, Maine on Jan. 18 for domestic assault. The arrest came after police responded to a 911 call in the early morning hours. Their investigation led to the filing of a domestic violence assault charge — a misdemeanor — against the 70-year-old musician. See … [Link]

Mashable » Why Republican students oppose Trump UK ban for hate speech

Monday 18 January 18:17:11 UTC 2016

Trumpsupporters_blank-copyFeed-tw Feed-fbTwo college-age Republicans explain why they think the potential UK Parliament's ban on Trump entering Britain is unfair and unjust.Read more about the debate on banning Trump in the UK: http://on.mash.to/1NgzOpR Read more…More about Uk, Donald Trump, Us World, Politics, and Us [Link]

Slashdot » Remix OS in Violation of GPL and Apache Licenses

Monday 18 January 18:16:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: You may have heard recently of the Remix OS, a fork of Android that targets desktop computing. The operating system, which was created by former Google employees and features a traditional desktop layout in addition to the ability to run Android apps, was previewed on Ars Technica a few weeks ago, but it was not actually … [Link]

Mashable » Pharma bro Martin Shkreli teases mixtape, says don't call him pharma bro

Monday 18 January 18:13:51 UTC 2016

ShkreliFeed-tw Feed-fbLast time we checked in on Martin Shkreli, he was in handcuffs thanks to charges of securities fraud. Since freed, Shkreli has apparently kept busy, finding the time to spit some rhymes, give an interview — as well as lose his CEO role at two different pharmaceutical companies. On Sunday, Shkreli sat with Fox's New York affiliate for his first major … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Black hole sun could support bizarre life on orbiting planets

Monday 18 January 18:07:50 UTC 2016

A reversal of thermodynamics could allow life to exist on planets orbiting a black hole, as seen in the film Interstellar [Link]

Mashable » 6 things to know about the future of the American diet

Monday 18 January 18:06:20 UTC 2016

Cheese-sandwichFeed-tw Feed-fbI was raised on a diet of highly processed foods, something I’ve lately found embarrassing in a world of kale smoothies and quinoa bowls. But it’s true: Afternoons past were spent plopped in front of TV, mindlessly working my way through a stack of Pringles, washing it down with Dr. Pepper I never questioned my diet until halfway through college, when … [Link]

Mashable » Imam opens his warm mosque to Istanbul's stray cats and kittens

Monday 18 January 18:05:48 UTC 2016

MosqueefeFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are thousands of stray cats in Istanbul, Turkey. It's a city some continue to refer to by its past name, Constantinople, or by its rightful pun name, Catstantinople. But instead of letting these cats roam the cold city streets, Imam Mustafa Efe has decided to open his mosque to everyone. People, and small, fluffy things, included. See also: Bookstore cats … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Day the Daleks Attacked Harry Potter [Video]

Monday 18 January 18:00:44 UTC 2016

You might remember that David Tenant held the role of Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and that The 10th Doctor had his memory wiped at one point to hide from a family of aliens. This mashup might explain the appearance of Tenth in the Potterverse at a later point in time… but only if … [Link]

Mashable » This Irish man literally cannot say the word 'specifically'

Monday 18 January 17:53:38 UTC 2016

Irish_man_trying_to_say_specificallyFeed-tw Feed-fb It is sort of an awkward word, to be fair. The Irish man in the above video, known only as Tommy, can say "pacifically" and "sepifically", but — no matter how hard he tries and no matter how much coaching he gets from the woman filming — he just cannot say "specifically". See also: Irish guy achieves meme greatness simply … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump flubs Bible verse during speech at Christian university

Monday 18 January 17:52:09 UTC 2016

Trump-libertyFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're going to quote scripture in a room of fervent Christians, you better know your stuff. GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump learned that lesson the hard way Monday, when he spoke to students at Liberty University, a Christian school in the heart of Virginia. After vowing to protect Christians across the globe, Trump read a verse from Second Corinthians — … [Link]

Mashable » 'I'm a hell of a lot better than I was 48 hours ago': Freed Americans head home

Monday 18 January 17:36:19 UTC 2016

WapojasonFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Americans who have been detained for months in Iran until they were freed in a prisoner exchange are slowly making their way back to U.S. soil. Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, Marine veteran Amir Hekmati and Christian pastor Saeed Abedini all departed Tehran on Sunday morning on a Swiss plane and, after a brief stopover in Geneva, landed at Ramstein … [Link]

Slashdot » Clinton Hints At Tech Industry Compromise Over Encryption

Monday 18 January 17:34:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: At the Democratic presidential debate last night, Marques Brownlee asked the candidates a pointed question about whether the government should require tech companies to implement backdoors in their encryption, and how we should balance privacy with security. The responses were not ideal for those who recognize the problems with backdoors. Martin O'Malley said the government should … [Link]

Mashable » Marketo's CMO on the new future of digital marketing

Monday 18 January 17:01:19 UTC 2016

Marketo_cmo_illoFeed-tw Feed-fbThe scene: A smoke-filled room clamors with anger, frustration and optimism as men in earth-tone suits and skinny wool ties debate — from art to copy to product placement — the best ways to sell dishwasher fluid. At long last, they agree, clink their glasses of brandy and set a plan in motion for six months down the road That's marketing … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stargate Universe Fans Petition Netflix: Over 100,000 Signatures so Far!

Monday 18 January 17:00:21 UTC 2016

Both fans and cast members of Stargate Universe are calling on Netflix to pick up the show. More than 100,000 people have signed a petition arguing that it’s a perfect fit for a streaming service. The show only ran for two seasons before being dropped by Syfy in 2010. Plans to conclude the story — or at least deal with … [Link]

Mashable » Every 'Star Trek' show, explained in 3 minutes

Monday 18 January 17:00:10 UTC 2016

Star-trek1Feed-tw Feed-fb Since 1966, Star Trek has been telling stories of intrepid explorers working to chart the uncharted and discover the secrets of space, the final frontier. It's also about aliens with weird ears. See also: Star Wars Episodes I-III, explained in 3 minutes Through captains Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway and Archer, viewers can fully immerse themselves in the lives and philosophies … [Link]

Slashdot » How Amazon's Drone Deliveries Will Work

Monday 18 January 16:52:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: In a new interview, Amazon has revealed details of the drone delivery program they're building out. VP Paul Misener said, "Prime Air is a future delivery service that will get packages to customers within 30 minutes of them ordering it online at Amazon.com. The goals we've set for ourselves are: The range has to be over … [Link]

Mashable » Bulldozers move in to clear sections of the Calais migrant camp

Monday 18 January 16:43:14 UTC 2016

ContainersFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Volunteers and aid groups spent several days moving residents of the refugee and migrant camp outside Calais over the weekend ahead of the arrival of French bulldozers. Dozens of shelters and tents were moved from an area of the "Jungle" close to the motorway after authorities announced they wanted to clear a section of the space. See also: 4 … [Link]

Mashable » Volkswagen's diesel disaster set to worsen as shareholders prepare lawsuit

Monday 18 January 16:36:04 UTC 2016

Vw-22Feed-tw Feed-fbVolkswagen’s rough ride is set to continue. The company has been reeling since September 2015, when news first broke that Volkswagen had been purposefully cheating on emissions standards in its diesel engines. Since then, investors have sent Volkswagen's stock tumbling, governments have begun to take action and legal challenges are piling up. See also: EPA rejects Volkswagen's U.S. diesel repair plan … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Race of world’s tiniest cars set to drive nano-robot revolution

Monday 18 January 16:35:58 UTC 2016

This year will see the first-ever "nanocar" race in France. We take a look at the competition – and where cars the size of molecules can take us in the future [Link]

New Scientist – News » Shape-shifting worm creates five different versions of itself

Monday 18 January 16:35:57 UTC 2016

The unusual strategy means worms of the same species in the same environment can look – and behave – very differently to one another [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gene change could stop GM bacteria surviving outside the lab

Monday 18 January 16:30:00 UTC 2016

In a twist on Jurassic Park's containment strategy, GMOs could be prevented from escaping into the wild by making them reliant on an artificial amino acid [Link]

New Scientist – News » Brain monitor the size of a grain of rice dissolves after use

Monday 18 January 16:30:00 UTC 2016

Keeping tabs on the brain's vital signs is essential when treating people with brain injuries. A wireless dissolvable device should be safer and easier [Link]

New Scientist – News » Frozen quantum gas tied into knots for the first time

Monday 18 January 16:30:00 UTC 2016

Exotic quantum matter has been coaxed into elegant knots, which could aid new theories of fundamental particles [Link]

Mashable » London street artist creates beautiful homage to David Bowie

Monday 18 January 16:27:50 UTC 2016

David_bowie_street_art_1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A British street artist has paid tribute to Bowie with a painting of the legendary singer in one of his most famous outfits. See also: David Bowie given his own lightning bolt constellation London-based artist Pegasus painted Bowie in the iconic 1970s outfit from his Aladdin Sane tour on a wall in Turnpike Lane on Saturday. David_Bowie_street_art2 Here's the artwork … [Link]

Slashdot » German Automakers Working On Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech

Monday 18 January 16:12:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: For the past several years, Japan has been trying to encourage development of hydrogen fuel cell technology for cars. Now it seems some German manufacturers are getting interested as well. "Audi used last week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit to debut its h-tron Quattro fuel cell SUV concept, and the UK's Autocar is reporting … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Kylo Ren REALLY Turned to the Dark Side [Comic]

Monday 18 January 16:00:03 UTC 2016

[Source: Is It Canon by @RockPaperCynic and @BigSimpleComics] The post Why Kylo Ren REALLY Turned to the Dark Side [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Spike Lee says he'll boycott 2016 Oscars because it's so damn white

Monday 18 January 15:26:33 UTC 2016

Spike-leeFeed-tw Feed-fbSpike Lee said on Monday that he wouldn't attend the 2016 Academy Awards ceremony to protest the lack of black actors and actresses in the all-white pool of nominees. The black filmmaker made the announcement in an Instagram post Monday morning, where he quoted the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and said he meant no offense to the Academy itself. … [Link]

Slashdot » Weak Electrical Field Found To Carry Information Around the Brain

Monday 18 January 15:25:00 UTC 2016

Zothecula writes: In a development that could lead to improved understanding of memory formation and epilepsy, scientists have discovered a new way information may be traveling throughout the brain. The team has identified slow-moving brainwaves it says could be carried only by the brain's gentle electrical field (abstract), a mechanism previously thought to be incapable of spreading neural signals altogether. … [Link]

Mashable » Villagers in China have a field day as truck spills 30 tons of oranges

Monday 18 January 15:21:01 UTC 2016

Oranges3Feed-tw Feed-fbThe chaotic scene of a road accident that took place last week outside of Yunnan, China, turned into a free-for-all when a truck carrying 30 tons of oranges overturned. See also: Heaps of fluffy yellow chicks swarm Chinese highway after truck accident Pictures from the scene showed several villagers swarming the citrus-covered site, picking up as much fruit as they could … [Link]

Mashable » International tourism grew by 50 million travelers last year

Monday 18 January 15:11:43 UTC 2016

Selfie1Feed-tw Feed-fbAlthough 2015 had its fair share of international tragedy, tourism worldwide continued on an upward trend. International tourism arrivals — or the number of people visiting countries other than their own — grew 4.4% to 1.18 billion last year, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). See also: Where to go in 2016: Start making your travel plans for the new … [Link]

Mashable » What I've learned in 6 months of traveling the world while working remotely

Monday 18 January 14:46:11 UTC 2016

TravelingFeed-tw Feed-fbA few weeks ago, I noticed the hashtag #IWokeUpToA trending on Twitter The premise of the topic was self-explanatory. People all over the world were chiming in on the social platform, detailing their mornings in 140-character anecdotes. See also: How I'm preparing for a year of working remotely while traveling the world That particular morning, I'd awoken to the screech of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on VELCRO Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties, Car Charger, 10 Feet Lightning Cable

Monday 18 January 14:44:52 UTC 2016

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few amazing deals we stumbled on this morning. Please note that the Velcro one wrap is available as an Add-on item, meaning that you have to spend a total of $25 to get it at that price. –VELCRO – ONE-WRAP Thin Self-Gripping Cable Ties: Reusable, Light Duty – 8″ … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Brick Inside a Washing Machine Bouncing on a Trampoline [Video]

Monday 18 January 14:43:43 UTC 2016

You might have seen something like this on the web before, but never on a trampoline. You’re welcome. [bootsowen | Via Neatorama] The post A Brick Inside a Washing Machine Bouncing on a Trampoline [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Tension Escalates Between Netflix and Its TV Foes

Monday 18 January 14:43:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Viewership numbers are vital within the TV industry. For years, the networks have relied upon ratings to make money — higher numbers mean higher ad revenue. The most important part of the ratings system is that individual networks can't just claim whatever viewership they want; third-party companies like Nielsen control the stats. But Netflix doesn't operate … [Link]

Mashable » 4 reasons why your company isn't attracting top talent

Monday 18 January 14:36:58 UTC 2016

CareerfairFeed-tw Feed-fbThere were 8.3 million unemployed people at the end of last summer, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Though that number is down from 2014, the skills needed to fill positions don’t align with what job seekers have to offer — or if they do, employers aren’t finding the right matches fast enough to let the unemployment rate settle down. … [Link]

Mashable » Bernie Sanders runs to the train like a gladiator

Monday 18 January 14:15:51 UTC 2016

BernierunFeed-tw Feed-fb Every presidential candidate, at some point in the election, must demonstrate their strength. Maybe that means they make a tough diplomatic decision. Maybe that means they lift weights for magazine spreads. And if you're Senator Bernie Sanders, you run like a superhero to the train. In this video, uploaded in November but just starting to make the Internet rounds, the … [Link]

Mashable » David Bowie given his own lightning bolt constellation

Monday 18 January 14:10:01 UTC 2016

David_bowie_constellationFeed-tw Feed-fbCosmic rocker David Bowie now has his very own tribute in space, thanks to a constellation registered in his memory by Belgian astronomers. See also: David Bowie's oddly beautiful life in rare photos The constellation, which features seven different stars in a lightning bolt pattern, is situated in the vicinity of Mars according to The Guardian. It was registered by Studio … [Link]

Slashdot » Growing Flowers In Space

Monday 18 January 14:01:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: This weekend, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly posted a picture of the first flower to bloom in space. The International Space Station has been home to the Veggie plant growth facility for almost two years, and scientists have been working hard to figure out how to keep crops alive in microgravity. It's a challenge to keep plants … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Oculus Rift: Version 0.1 Alpha [Pic]

Monday 18 January 14:00:27 UTC 2016

[thegarrettt on Reddit | Via] The post Oculus Rift: Version 0.1 Alpha [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » UK to fund English classes for female Muslim migrants

Monday 18 January 13:50:20 UTC 2016

MuslimwomenFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Britain will fund English language classes for Muslim women migrants in hopes that building community cohesion will help fight extremism. Prime Minister David Cameron says the £20 million ($28.5 million) fund will help tens of thousands of women facing social isolation and discrimination. See also: Muslims increasingly vulnerable to abuse on London's public transport Writing Monday in the Times, … [Link]

Mashable » The new Rajasthan Tourism logo captures the essence of India's desert state

Monday 18 January 13:46:57 UTC 2016

Rajasthan-tourismFeed-tw Feed-fbThe state of Rajasthan in west India has long been a tourist favourite, thanks to its beautiful palaces, forts and desert landscapes. A new campaign conceived by Ogilvy and Mather, featuring a revamped logo, website and several videos, captures the essence of the state See also: Traveling to India? Check out these apps first The clever logo resembles the distinctive traditional … [Link]

Slashdot » Katherine Johnson: NASA's Pioneering Female Physicist

Monday 18 January 13:13:00 UTC 2016

destinyland writes: Tuesday's State of the Union address included a shout-out to Katherine Johnson, the pioneering African American mathematician and physicist who calculated the trajectory of Alan Shepherd's 1961 space trip. "Her reputation was so strong that John Glenn asked her to recheck the calculations made by the new electronic computers before the mission on which he became the first … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West debuts new song 'No More Parties in L.A.'

Monday 18 January 13:09:16 UTC 2016

Kanye_west_no_more_parties_in_laFeed-tw Feed-fbDeep breath, Kanye fans — the big man has just gone and dropped a new song. See also: Kanye West drops new song and snippet featuring Kendrick Lamar Kanye tweeted a Souncloud link on Monday morning to his new song, "No More Parties in L.A.", which features Kendrick Lamar NO MORE PARTIES IN LA …………………….very very extremely soon family pic.twitter.com/C1R3oa0G2Z — … [Link]

Mashable » This fascinating tool lets you discover how common or rare your name is in Delhi

Monday 18 January 13:06:02 UTC 2016

Popnames_final-1Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you've ever wondered how many people you share your name with, this cool new initiative has made it possible to know just how common or unique it is in Delhi. See also: 2016 baby names are all over the freakin' map Indian data analytics startup SocialCops collaborated with journalists from the daily newspaper The Hindu to aggregate and then analyse … [Link]

Mashable » Whatsapp goes free, says it won't introduce ads

Monday 18 January 12:56:43 UTC 2016

WhatsappFeed-tw Feed-fbWhatsapp has announced it will drop its subscription fee, making the service free for everyone. Even better, it won't start showing third-party ads to users, though it has an idea on how to better connect users with business and organizations The change, announced in an official blog post Monday, removes the fee that was imposed on some users after a year … [Link]

Mashable » Ricky Gervais may have been holding back at the Golden Globes

Monday 18 January 12:51:01 UTC 2016

Ricky_gervais_golden_globes_commentsFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Ricky Gervais has made headlines recently for his opening monologues at the Golden Globes, part of which involved jokes about Caitlyn Jenner — but is it possible that the version we saw was only a censored one? See also: Ricky Gervais still defiant after Caitlyn Jenner responds to Golden Globes joke The British comedian, who has been actively defending … [Link]

Mashable » 53 men and 9 women own as much wealth as half the world's population, Oxfam says

Monday 18 January 12:44:08 UTC 2016

MoneyFeed-tw Feed-fbThe gap between the richest and the poorest is widening A new report from Oxfam International, "An Economy for the 1%," says that the richest 1% of the world's population now own more than everyone else combined, while 62 of the world's richest people own about the same as the bottom half of the world's population See also: The world's richest … [Link]

Mashable » UK politicians set to debate banning Trump from the country

Monday 18 January 12:37:27 UTC 2016

TrumpcloseFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Members of Parliament are to debate the issue of banning Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from the UK at Westminster Hall on Monday afternoon. The three-hour session, which kicks off at 4:30 p.m. local time (11:30 a.m. ET), was prompted by a petition to ban him from the country as well as a counter petition saying he should be … [Link]

Mashable » Black people help white people talk about race

Monday 18 January 12:30:57 UTC 2016

Black_people_talk_about_race_no_logo2Feed-tw Feed-fbRace is a major talking point among white people in America right now. So we sat down to talk about it. Read more…More about Culture, Us, Watercooler, Videos, and Conversations [Link]

New Scientist – News » Tweets and Reddit posts give snapshot of our changing language

Monday 18 January 12:27:00 UTC 2016

Some of the fastest growing words have been identified from online niches around the world, by software that charts the rise of language online [Link]

New Scientist – News » ‘Locked-in’ people show signs of awareness when faced with sums

Monday 18 January 11:58:00 UTC 2016

Doctors found that two people thought to be in a vegetative state are able to add and subtract, meaning they may be conscious but 'locked-in' and unable to move [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 18 January 2016

Monday 18 January 11:31:35 UTC 2016

Hidden Technical Debt in Machine Learning Systems (PDF) — We explore several ML-specific risk factors to account for in system design. These include boundary erosion, entanglement, hidden feedback loops, undeclared consumers, data dependencies, configuration issues, changes in the external world, … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Watch as SpaceX doesn’t quite manage to land a rocket at sea

Monday 18 January 11:31:00 UTC 2016

Elon Musk's private rocket firm continues attempts to bring rockets back to Earth safely, but the latest test shows he hasn't quite perfected it [Link]

Mashable » 7 little-known facts about Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday 18 January 11:30:34 UTC 2016

Mlk-facts-v2.00_00_45_02.still002Feed-tw Feed-fbDr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived an incredibly fascinating life. Here are seven interesting facts that you might not have known about the American icon. Read more…More about History, Martin Luther King Day, Civil Rights, Us World, and Martin Luther King [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Security for Web Developers – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 18 January 11:28:06 UTC 2016

Get "Security for Web Developers" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-01-19 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Indian guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh faces arrest for posing as Hindu god Vishnu

Monday 18 January 11:19:16 UTC 2016

Gettyimages-488572160Feed-tw Feed-fbJust days after Indian comedian Kiku Sharda was arrested for mimicking spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the latter finds himself in trouble after a police complaint from a Hindu organisation over a video where he poses as the Hindu god Vishnu. See also: Indian comedian Kiku Sharda arrested for imitating guru-turned-actor Gurmeet Rahim Singh According to the complainant All India … [Link]

Mashable » Adele fan nails 'Hello' parody asking for free concert tickets

Monday 18 January 11:10:52 UTC 2016

Adele_hello_parodyFeed-tw Feed-fb LONDON — Finding and/or being able to afford Adele tickets is a struggle many fans will know only too well Janee Bradford, from Charlottesville, Virginia, is one of those fans — but rather than sitting by and quietly lamenting the cost, she decided to make her woes public in the form of a brilliant parody video. See also: I listened … [Link]

Mashable » Inside Silicon Valley's struggle for diversity

Monday 18 January 11:04:55 UTC 2016

Linkedin-diversityFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter a brutal year full of desperate changes and constant criticism from users and investors, Twitter tried to end 2015 on a positive note by announcing the appointment of a new head of diversity who might finally help the company become as inclusive as the social network it operates. And not a moment too soon: Just weeks earlier, Leslie Miley, the … [Link]

Mashable » 8 Martin Luther King Jr. quotes that don't sanitize his legacy

Monday 18 January 11:03:22 UTC 2016

Mlk-policeFeed-tw Feed-fbDr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential black leaders in history. His legacy has inspired people around the world to fight for equality — but that hyper-visibility has also led to the whitewashing and sanitization of his life. King was a Baptist minister from the South, a law-breaker, a protester. He challenged norms and broke barriers, preaching … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling reveals how she gave Alan Rickman a major clue about Snape's character

Monday 18 January 10:39:30 UTC 2016

Rowlings_clue_about_snapeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Although Alan Rickman will be remembered for a number of different film roles, his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies has to be one of his most iconic. Rickman had previously hinted in interviews that he spoke with J.K. Rowling at the start of the filming process in order to "get a handle" on how to … [Link]

Mashable » David Bowie tops the U.S. album charts for the first time ever

Monday 18 January 10:29:36 UTC 2016

Ap_705471575021Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — David Bowie has finally conquered the U.S. album charts. The late singer topped the list after his final album Blackstar shifted 181,000 units last week to knock Adele's 25 off the top spot. Last week marks his biggest sales week since Nielsen began tracking point-of-sale music purchases in 1991, Billboard reports. His previous sales high in that period came … [Link]

Mashable » Ad seeks candidates for 'worst job in town' with no Friday beers

Monday 18 January 10:14:21 UTC 2016

Office-spaceFeed-tw Feed-fbThis job advertisement might just be the perfect embodiment of reverse psychology. An ad looking for a Senior Digital Producer on the Australian job website Seek is proclaiming to be "the worst job in town," with a "poor location," and is "paying below market" value. See also: Aussies and New Zealanders voted the NBA's dirtiest players The company in question doesn't … [Link]

Mashable » Apple recognizes iPhone 6S battery percentage bug, promises a fix

Monday 18 January 10:14:02 UTC 2016

Iphone-6sFeed-tw Feed-fbTravelers, have you noticed that your iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus' battery percentage sometimes doesn't update when you change time zones, or when you change the time on the device manually? Well, in a notice on its Support page, Apple has noticed the bug as well, and is offering a temporary fix until it has a permanent solution. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Scholastic yanks children's book about George Washington's slaves

Monday 18 January 10:04:43 UTC 2016

Screen-shot-2016-01-17-at-8.58.57-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbScholastic, a book publisher and distributor known for specializing in children's books, is pulling a controversial picture book that paints a rosy – and historically inaccurate – picture of the lives of George Washington's slaves. See also: 44 books on 44 presidents, part 1: Here comes the General The book, entitled A Birthday Cake for George Washington, by Ramin Ganeshram, follows … [Link]

Slashdot » Reusable SpaceX Rocket Has Implications For a Return To the Moon

Monday 18 January 10:03:00 UTC 2016

MarkWhittington writes: While it is unclear what, if any, implications the recent successful landing of the first stage of the Falcon 9 first stage means for the future of space travel, planetary scientist and space commentator Paul Spudis suggested that the feat and the similar one performed earlier by Blue Origin could have some benefit for a return to the … [Link]

Mashable » Ink attacks leave their mark on Indian politics

Monday 18 January 9:19:36 UTC 2016

42-78057351Feed-tw Feed-fbYesterday, a rally held to thank people for the successful implemetation of the odd-even traffic formula in Delhi turned sour after a protester threw ink at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. It wasn't the first time Kejriwal had been attacked with ink, nor is he the only Indian political figure to be inked. See also: 17 powerful ways people protested in … [Link]

Mashable » The 1958 stabbing that nearly killed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday 18 January 9:02:08 UTC 2016

Mlk-stabbingFeed-tw Feed-fbNote: The images and descriptions in this article may be considered disturbing to some readers.On Sept. 20, 1958, 29-year-old Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was in Blumstein’s Department Store in Harlem, signing copies of Stride Toward Freedom, his account of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott which he spearheadedIzola Curry, a well-dressed 42-year-old woman, approached the reverend and asked if it was … [Link]

Mashable » Singapore's national bank finally rolls out blind-friendly ATMs

Monday 18 January 8:03:51 UTC 2016

Posb-2Feed-tw Feed-fbSINGAPORE — After nearly two years of work, the country's national bank has managed a limited roll out of talking automated teller machines (ATMs) for the blind. Last week, DBS announced it was voice enabling 86 of its 1,000-plus ATMs across the island. See also: Why Singapore getting its own Michelin Guide is a big deal for the island state This … [Link]

Mashable » Missing Hong Kong bookseller shows up on Chinese TV in teary confession

Monday 18 January 7:47:51 UTC 2016

GuiminhaiFeed-tw Feed-fbOne of the five missing Hong Kong booksellers has appeared on Chinese TV, in a teary-eyed confession claiming he had voluntarily turned himself in to the police for a previous drink-driving conviction. Gui Minhai, who went missing in October 2015, was in a lengthy news segment broadcast on Sunday, which went into the details of a 2003 drink-driving accident that ended … [Link]

Mashable » Aussies and New Zealanders voted the NBA's dirtiest players

Monday 18 January 7:41:44 UTC 2016

Delly-diveFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s no secret Australians and New Zealanders love playing and watching brutish contact sports, such as rugby and Australian rules football. The love for rough and tumble is arguably inherent in the cultures of both countries; spreading to other sports, such as basketball, seemingly to the displeasure of those simply not used to it. See also: You can ride a massive … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Race of world’s tiniest cars set to drive nano-robot revolution

Monday 18 January 7:30:00 UTC 2016

This year will see the first-ever "nanocar" race in France. We take a look at the competition – and where cars the size of molecules can take us in the future [Link]

Slashdot » Belgium's Aging Nuclear Plants Worry Neighbors

Monday 18 January 7:05:00 UTC 2016

mdsolar writes with news that Belgium's decision to restart a reactor at its Tihange nuclear power plant and its aging Doel plant have some of its European neighbors uneasy. Phys.org reports: "As the two cooling towers at Belgium's Doel nuclear power belch thick white steam into a wintry sky, people over the border in the Dutch town of Nieuw-Namen are … [Link]

Mashable » Bernie Sanders gives better side-eye than your worst enemy

Monday 18 January 6:22:24 UTC 2016

BerniecleanFeed-tw Feed-fbBernie Sanders gave some serious side-eye at the Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday night. For your viewing pleasure, we've compiled some of his best side-eye moments of the evening. Read more…More about Us World, Politics, Us, Bernie Sanders, and Standalone Video Template [Link]

Mashable » 8 overhauls to Penn Station I’d like to recommend

Monday 18 January 5:16:54 UTC 2016

PennFeed-tw Feed-fbThe foulest place in New York is about to get the really expensive, really necessary facelift that we've all been not-so-subtly encouraging it to get for forever. See also: What Penn Station used to look like will make you weep with longing Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out a massive renovation plan for New York City's busiest transportation hub earlier this month, … [Link]

Mashable » A meal fit for a Mayan princess: Cooking a Quinceañera feast

Monday 18 January 5:06:23 UTC 2016

Yucatan_011Feed-tw Feed-fbOn a Saturday in October, Alejandra Mex Cab turned 15. And on that day, she — alongside with hundreds of her family and friends — was the center of attention in her Mexican village.Like many families in Yokdzonot, a village located just a few miles from the Mayan pyramids that draw thousands of tourists to this part of Yucatan every year, Alejandra and her … [Link]

Mashable » Why won’t Democrats talk about reproductive rights during presidential debates?

Monday 18 January 5:02:58 UTC 2016

Charleston-debate-hallFeed-tw Feed-fbHillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley met in South Carolina for the fourth Democratic presidential debate, trading barbs on a number of issues including gun control, foreign policy and the intersection of race and policing. But, as in past debates, abortion and reproductive rights went largely unmentioned See also: Planned Parenthood sues anti-abortion group behind 'video smear campaign' The lack … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's rivals gang up to say she's too close to Wall Street

Monday 18 January 4:42:48 UTC 2016

Hllr98Feed-tw Feed-fbBefore Hillary Clinton gets to the White House, she's going to have to get some distance from Wall Street The Democratic frontrunner once again saw her Wall Street ties — from campaign donations to speaking fees — turned into a minefield as both Senator Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley ganged up on her during Sunday night's NBC/YouTube debate … [Link]

Mashable » Sparks fly as Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debate

Monday 18 January 4:21:45 UTC 2016

Sanders-clinton-debateFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Sunday night, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders met in the most contentious of the Democratic debates so far, with the presidential hopefuls trading blows on health care, Wall Street reform and Syria, and making it hard for the third participant, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, to get a word in edgewise Clinton hit Sanders on … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk shares SpaceX landing on Instagram, proving even failures can be epic

Monday 18 January 4:18:59 UTC 2016

Spcx0987Feed-tw Feed-fb Space is hard, and humility in the face of major failures can be just as hard. But SpaceX founder Elon Musk nailed both on Sunday when he gave us a new look at the almost-a-complete-success landing of the Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship floating in the Pacific Ocean See also: How SpaceX's rocket landing will shape the future … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton's relationship with Putin? 'It's… interesting.'

Monday 18 January 4:18:49 UTC 2016

Ap_112852705339Feed-tw Feed-fbAs Sunday night's Democratic Debate turned to foreign policy, Hillary Clinton was pushed on her relationship with Vladimir Putin and how she would improve the United States' diplomatic ties with Russia NBC moderator Lester Holt asked Clinton to explain her relationship with Putin, she smiled and paused before saying, "It's… interesting." hillandputin1See also: Vladimir Putin calls Donald Trump a 'brilliant, talented' man … [Link]

Mashable » A familiar face brought Alicia and Cary together again in the latest 'Good Wife'

Monday 18 January 4:07:29 UTC 2016

Tgw-tracks-1Feed-tw Feed-fbWith the election in the rear view mirror, "Tracks," the latest episode of The Good Wife, finds the show taking a moment to breathe and collect itself before its characters face their next hurdle. We check in with some dangling plot lines from before the holidays, but other than that, it's a pretty a low-key episode for the show This week … [Link]

Slashdot » Comets Can't Explain Weird 'Alien Megastructure' Star After All

Monday 18 January 4:03:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 sends the latest news about KIC 8462852, the star that that led many to learn what a Dyson Sphere is. New Scientist reports: "The weirdest star in the cosmos just got a lot weirder. And yes, it might be aliens. Known as KIC 8462852, or Tabby's star, it has been baffling astronomers for the past few months after a … [Link]

Mashable » Woman cycles across Southern Hemisphere to collect 1,001 climate change stories

Monday 18 January 3:48:53 UTC 2016

DevilockwoodFeed-tw Feed-fbWith little more than an audio recorder, Devi Lockwood has been travelling on a green touring bike, covered in stickers with a jaunty yellow flag flying off the back, across the Southern Hemisphere for more than one year. Wearing simple cardboard placards that say "tell me a story about water" or "tell me a story about climate change," the 23-year-old American … [Link]

Mashable » Child wishes you'd be more careful with your phone, you irresponsible adult

Monday 18 January 3:11:34 UTC 2016

Be-more-carefulFeed-tw Feed-fb Look, this kid doesn't care that you were planning to make a really neat-looking video of yourself playing guitar. In his opinion, that's no excuse to stick an expensive smartphone into the depths of your instrument. "Next time, be careful with your phone," he says disapprovingly before walking away. Lesson learned. Little dog is so happy he has to clap … [Link]

Mashable » Hillary Clinton: "It's a reality" that black lives matter less

Monday 18 January 3:04:54 UTC 2016

DebateFeed-tw Feed-fbHillary Clinton called out "systemic racism" in the criminal justice system, during the Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday night. And when NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt asked, "are black lives being cheap a reality or just perception?" Clinton answered: "Sadly, it's reality." See also: Chicago releases (another) new video of police shooting (another) unarmed black teen Police … [Link]

Mashable » Poor Martin O'Malley just wants to talk at the Democratic debate

Monday 18 January 3:04:02 UTC 2016

OmalleyFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are three candidates at tonight's Democratic debate, but not all are getting the same talk time. While Sanders and Clinton have attracted most of the attention, Martin O'Malley, who is polling dead last, wants his closeup. During Sunday night's debate, Martin O'Malley became excited at the prospect that he, too, could answer a question. But right when he went to … [Link]

Mashable » Little dog is so happy he has to clap his paws together

Monday 18 January 2:29:45 UTC 2016

Happy_dog_claps_pawsFeed-tw Feed-fb If you're happy and you know it, you have to show it. Benny the dog was adopted by Liam and Julia, and he couldn't be happier. So, when his owner sings "If You're Happy and You Know It," of course he has to clap his paws in delight. Belly rubs also help. Aladdin and Jasmine took a pretty bumpy carpet … [Link]

Mashable » Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson crash Australian screening of 'The Hateful Eight'

Monday 18 January 2:25:26 UTC 2016

Tarantino-ritzFeed-tw Feed-fbIt isn't everyday one of Hollywood's most recognisable directors and actors drop by your local cinema, especially in Australia. That's what happened at the Ritz Cinema in the Sydney suburb of Randwick, when Quentin Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson dropped in to say hi to moviegoers at Saturday night's 6 p.m. screening of their latest flick, The Hateful Eight. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Marco Rubio is so worried about ISIS he bought a gun to fight them off

Monday 18 January 2:08:46 UTC 2016

Gop-2016-rubio_gilmFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Sunday, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) managed to insert himself into the sweet spot between two of the hottest topics in the presidential race: buying a gun and defending the U.S. from an ISIS attack See also: Marco Rubio fumbles Super Bowl pick in new campaign ad Speaking to John Dickerson on Sunday's edition of CBS' Face The Nation, Rubio … [Link]

Mashable » Bernie Sanders unveils healthcare plan hours before Democratic debate

Monday 18 January 1:48:06 UTC 2016

SandersFeed-tw Feed-fbSen. Bernie Sanders released his long-awaited health care plan Sunday night, just hours before the start of a Democratic debate with Hillary Clinton and former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley. Sanders' plan would do away with private health care providers in favor of a "Medicare for All" system See also: Sanders vs. Clinton race is getting heated in New Hampshire To pay … [Link]

Mashable » 'Reclaim MLK' activists rally throughout Oakland

Monday 18 January 1:28:50 UTC 2016

Reclaim_mlkFeed-tw Feed-fbActivists around the Bay Area took to the streets over the Martin Luther King Day holiday weekend, participating in four days of protests to bring attention to labor, housing and police brutality issues, including protests held at both the Oakland and San Francisco airports. See also: 6 ways to meaningfully honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day Around a hundred activists showed … [Link]

Slashdot » LastPass Vulnerable To Extremely Simple Phishing Attack

Monday 18 January 1:02:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Security researcher Sean Cassidy has developed a fairly trivial attack on the LastPass password management service that allows attackers an easy method for collecting the victim's master password. He developed a tool called LostPass that automates phishing attacks against LastPass, and even allows attackers to collect password vaults from the LastPass API. Share on Google+ Read more of this … [Link]

Mashable » Meet the adorable twin tiger cubs that now call Australia home

Monday 18 January 0:54:48 UTC 2016

117a3680Feed-tw Feed-fbGo get 'em, tiger! Newly-named and twice as adorable, these twin female tiger cubs have officially become part of the Dreamworld family, exploring their new home at Tiger Island in the Australian theme park on Jan. 11 — and getting to know their big brother Kai. After a nation-wide competition to name these cute cubs, the staff at Dreamworld hand-picked two … [Link]

Mashable » Hannibal Buress addresses Bill Cosby joke at Television Critics Association panel

Monday 18 January 0:47:44 UTC 2016

Ec2_4998Feed-tw Feed-fbPASADENA, Calif. —Hannibal Buress said he probably won't be cracking any more Bill Cosby jokes. Buress — who spoke on a panel alongside comedians John Mulaney and Patton Oswalt — finally addressed that much-talked about 2014 joke he made about Cosby on Sunday at Netflix's Television Critics Association presentation. "I do a lot of other shit," he said when asked about … [Link]

Mashable » You can ride a massive slip 'n slide in Australia

Monday 18 January 0:16:29 UTC 2016

Slide-2Feed-tw Feed-fbSlide The City is making waves with inflatables around the world, transforming streets into giant waterslides from Las Vegas to Malaysia. This summer the mega slip 'n slide embarks on a national tour around Australia, with it most recently taking over Sydney's Centennial Park during the weekend of Jan. 16 and 17. See also: Pizza waffles is the ultimate super meal … [Link]

Mashable » Secret files expose match fixing at tennis' highest levels, report says

Monday 18 January 0:16:03 UTC 2016

TennisFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED: Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at 1.50 p.m. AEDT with a statement from the Association of Tennis Professionals. Just as the Australian Open is set to begin in Melbourne on Monday, new reports have raised serious questions about the prevalence of match fixing in men's professional tennis. 16 players have been under constant suspicion but have never been sanctioned, and more … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Behold: The 3D-Printed 22x22x22 Rubik’s Cube [Video]

Monday 18 January 0:00:27 UTC 2016

This Rubik’s cube was created by Youtuber corenpuzzle using 2,691 3D printed parts. If want to solve it, here are the number of possibilities you might have to go through: 43 255 043 761 603 797 113 630 091 774 844 134 775 453 550 640 366 980 778 547 673 133 233 526 156 056 111 086 352 762 … [Link]

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