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 » Oregon militiamen sound their glorious battle trumpets
"The battle trumpet has been sounded." Oregon's armed militiamen currently occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters in Burns, Oregon, have asked for support many times since occupying the building. But now they've sounded their battle horns. See also: Some guy just sent the Oregon militia 55 gallons of lube to go with those dildos The call to action was … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman v Superman Trailer Gets the WTF Treatment [Video]
WTF Indeed. Just watch. [Aldo Jones] The post Batman v Superman Trailer Gets the WTF Treatment [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 6 dogs jump out of stopped vehicle following car chase, run around highway
McGruff the Crime Dog would be so disappointed. California Highway Patrol officers had their hands full after a car chase on Route 91 Monday night. After ordering a woman to get out of her car following an hour-long pursuit, police were surprised to see several dogs jump out of the vehicle and run around the highway. See also: Intrepid fellowship of … [Link]
Mashable » CDC to doctors: Ask pregnant women about trips to Zika-infected areas
U.S. health officials have new guidance for doctors whose pregnant patients may have traveled to regions with a tropical illness linked to birth defects. Officials say doctors should ask pregnant women about their travel and certain symptoms, and — if warranted — test them for an infection with the Zika (ZEE'-ka) virus. See also: Baby born in Hawaii with brain damage … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apiary.io Now Features Swagger Support
Apiary.io, a suite of tools for building and testing APIs, has announced that the platform now supports the Swagger API description language. Previously, the only API description language the Apiary.io platform supported was API Blueprint.
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Slashdot » Physicists Create 'Quantum Knots'
New submitter Kekke writes with news that researchers from Amherst College and Aalto University have figured out a way to create knotted solitary waves in a quantum-mechanical field. They call their creation "quantum knots". Professor David Hall said, "First we cooled a gas of rubidium atoms down to billionths of a degree above zero, at which point it became a … [Link]
Mashable » This incredible 'Supernatural' promo is a gift that keeps on giving
You can watch this promo for the upcoming second half of Supernatural Season 11 at least a dozen times and if your experience is anything like mine, you're likely to see something new each time. Bless you, promo maker Before you press play, be warned, however: It's intense Keep Grinding from Shaving People Punting Things on Vimeo. After you press play, … [Link]
Mashable » Norway deports refugees who biked across Russian border in sub-zero temperatures
Norway on Tuesday began a controversial new practice of sending migrants and refugees who battled freezing temperatures to cross the country's arctic border with Russia on bike, back across the border A bus with 13 people on board crossed the Russian border after departing from a reception center in the Norwegian town of Kirkenes on Tuesday night. It was -19 degrees … [Link]
Mashable » Giant snow penis baffles Swedish town
Nobody knows when humans carved the first snow penis into freshly fallen powder, but they're not going away any time soon. Parks officials in Gothenburg, Sweden, found themselves in a bit of a pickle on Sunday when a local schlong artist decided to draw a giant penis in the snow on a frozen moat. Unfortunately for those trying to eradicate the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Build an eCommerce API With Ruby on Rails Part 1
Have you ever bought anything online? Millions of people do it around the globe every day. e-commerce is an essential part of business for many retailers and it continues to gain more and more supporters. It is not only the way of buying things but of selling them as well. One cannot even count how many online-shops there are on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Build an eCommerce API With Ruby on Rails Part 2
Hello everyone! Hope you liked the first part of our tutorial and it didn’t cost you a great deal of time and effort to create products. Are you ready to continue the development and follow the next part of our “recipe”? If so, we can move forward to the product search.
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Popular Science » The Science Behind Why Spider-Man Is Too Large To Cling To Walls
Esparta Palma/Flickr CC by 2.0 Sorry about physics, Spiderman There is a reason that Spider-Man is a fictional character. Okay, many reasons. But one of the biggest is that he can't, in fact, climb walls like a spider. That's a lot to take in. It's okay. Let's all calm down, and take a look at why. In a paper published … [Link]
Mashable » Pamela Anderson implores French legislators to outlaw foie gras
Actress and activist Pamela Anderson, addressed France's National Assembly on Tuesday to support legislation that, if passed, would ban gavage, the force-feeding of ducks and geese to make foie gras, reports The Guardian. Anderson, who rose to prominence in an iconic red bathing suit on TV show Baywatch, has long been active in fighting against animal cruelty. See also: 'Baywatch' movie … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon will now automatically order you detergent when you're running low
Last year, Amazon announced its Dash Button, letting people order products from its site with the push of a button. By September, the button became available to all Amazon Prime customers for purchase. With one push, you could order numerous items without having to go through the online checkout process. Amazon announced on Tuesday the activation of its first Amazon Dash … [Link]
Slashdot » GM Buys Failed Uber Rival Sidecar
An anonymous reader writes: The major automakers have several new technologies to fear, ridesharing services and self-driving technology chief among them. Both of these could dramatically affect how consumers buy cars. So it's perhaps not surprising that after investing $500 million in Lyft, GM has now purchased the assets of Sidecar, a ridesharing service that failed at the end of … [Link]
Popular Science » IBM Research Thinks It's Solved Why The Brain Uses So Much Energy
IBM graphic, adapted by author for clarity The "Grand Loop" described by IBM neuroscientist James Kozlowski. We don’t know much about the brain. Scientists and researchers have poked and prodded parts of our most complex organ for centuries, giving names to the most obvious parts. But we still lack answers to fundamental questions, like what the brain does with most … [Link]
Mashable » Classic Vans sneaker gets a fresh facelift
Vans are getting a makeover for 2016. Earlier this month the sneaker company released the Slip-On Mule, an updated version of its iconic backless canvas shoe made popular in the '90s. See also: Under Armour found the future of fitness tracking and it's a pair of sneakers 
Retailing for $60 on Vans.com, the leather sneakers are currently available in white, black and … [Link]
Mashable » This Volkswagen trailer dragging a car in reverse is freaking people out
Volkswagen is promoting its semi-autonomous Trailer Assist system with a pretty crazy stunt. The Norwegian arm of the German automaker cut a small car in half and constructed a plexiglass trailer around it, letting the driver see out but preventing anyone else from seeing in. The driver pulls a VW wagon around town while making it look like some lunatic … [Link]
Mashable » Instagrammer turns your favorite snack food into stunning makeup looks
Next time you're going out for date night and need a little makeup inspiration, just find some at your local bodega. Makeup artist Tim Owens loves creating gorgeous looks on his Instagram account. Among the many faces he creates, Owens found a muse in the most unlikely place: a chip bag. See also: Women fend off makeup shaming by posting half … [Link]
Mashable » Dog will bring giant stick into house if it kills him
Though this yellow lab would be a terrible mover, his enthusiasm is enviable. Consider his determination to bring his giant toy stick into the house by whatever means necessary. Sure, he's not a great problem solver, but he's certainly got the right attitude. [H/T: The Dodo] Oregon militiamen sound their glorious battle trumpets Brave little Seahawks fan uses football to … [Link]
Popular Science » Werner Herzog's New Documentary Is About AI and Robots, Looks Incredible
Video of Lo And Behold: Reveries Of The Connected World – Exclusive Trailer Werner Herzog is the best. This is a scientific fact. The German film director, who once ate his own shoe as a consequence of a lost bet, saved the life of Joaquin Phoenix, and made such amazing, groundbreaking films as Fitzcarraldo, Into the Abyss, and Bad Lieutenant: … [Link]
Mashable » Putin to European Jews who feel unsafe: 'Come to us'
Vladimir Putin has called on European Jews to come to Russia. "They can come to us," the Russian president told the head of the European Jewish Congress, Viatcheslav Moshe Kantor, at a meeting in Moscow, according to a Kremlin statement. "They left from the Soviet Union. Let them return." See also: WTF? Russia bans swearing in jails Kantor, a Moscow native, … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook's Android app levels up privacy features with Tor support
Privacy conscious Android users now have a new, extra secure, way to use Facebook Facebook's Android app now supports browsing via Tor, the social network announced Tuesday. The feature, which is still in an experimental stage, allows you to encrypt your browsing activity while using Facebook's Android app. See also: 10 hidden tricks to get the most out of Facebook Messenger … [Link]
Mashable » Senate will vote on making it harder for Syrian refugees to come to the U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Senate is poised to vote on a bill Wednesday that, if passed, would make it harder for Syrian and Iraqi refugees refugees to come to the United States, by tightening the vetting process for those applying for refugee status. If approved, the bill would require the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the Director of National Intelligence, … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Voice Crypto Standard Built For Key Escrow, Mass Surveillance
Trailrunner7 writes: The U.K. government's standard for encrypted voice communications, which already is in use in intelligence and other sectors and could be mandated for use in critical infrastructure applications, is set up to enable easy key escrow, according to new research. The standard is known as Secure Chorus, which implements an encryption protocol called MIKEY-SAKKE. The protocol was designed … [Link]
Mashable » 16 ridiculous wedding day fails, as told on Whisper
Many consider their wedding day to be the single most important day of their life. Though they expect a perfect day, let’s be real— weddings rarely go as smoothly as we want them to. Sometimes wedding fails are inevitable. See also: This over-the-top Chinese wedding is attracting jealous comments online Some of those unlucky Whisper users anonymously shared their personal wedding … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DC’s Legend of Tomorrow Gets a New Trailer [Video]
Beginning Thursday January 21 (8/7c) on The CW, these outcasts have one chance to become DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. From IMBD: Focuses on time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter, who has to recruit a rag-tag team of heroes and villains to help prevent an apocalypse that could impact not only Earth, but all of time. [DC Entertainment] The post DC’s Legend of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Labyrinth Gets the “Honest Trailer” Treatment in Tribute to David Bowie [Video]
From Screen Junkies: Since we had to say goodbye to David Bowie so soon, we decided to honor him by reviewing that one weird kid’s movie he was in that was way worse than we remember. [Screen Junkies] The post Labyrinth Gets the “Honest Trailer” Treatment in Tribute to David Bowie [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube to promote originals at Sundance Film Festival
LOS ANGELES — YouTube is no stranger to the Sundance Film Festival. But this year, the video giant is upping its presence both by launching a new storytelling intensive workshop for YouTube creators and by hosting panels promoting its new slate of originals. The Alphabet-owned platform announced Tuesday the expansion of its multi-year collaboration to support the development of emerging storytellers … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » X-men: Danger Room Protocols – Episode 1: Part 1 (Ft. Wolverine and Jean Grey)
The first episode of “X-men: Danger Room Protocols” by animator Joel Furtado is here, and it’s as awesome as I thought it would be when I watched the series’ trailer last week. Check it out! [joelyface] The post X-men: Danger Room Protocols – Episode 1: Part 1 (Ft. Wolverine and Jean Grey) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Mashable » A fake Banksy held a meet-and-greet, and people actually showed up
Several dozen people showed up at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City over the weekend after a Facebook prank stated that those who showed up would get to meet the famous Banksy there. One person that didn't show up: the real Banksy. The "'Banksy' Meet and Greet" event, initially created in September, was scheduled for Jan. 16 and featured a … [Link]
Mashable » 'American Housewife' sees your domestic bliss, is having none of it
Image: DoubledayI have never thought I would use the word "yaaas" in a book review. But there's no better way to describe my response Helen Ellis' hilarious new short story collection American Housewife American Housewife is Ellis' long-awaited return to the book world after her 2000 debut novel Eating the Chesire Cat. In the 16 years since then, she struggled … [Link]
Mashable » Parents sing the struggles of turning 40 in Bieber parody
Is it too late now to say sorry? What about if you just hit 40 and have kids? The Holderness family wants to know, America. Viral parody song hitmakers the Holderness Family have brought forth their latest project — and it includes equal parts dad dancing and some impressive editing. Honoring the great Justin Bieber's work in the music video … [Link]
Mashable » UN fears France's response to terror attacks could harm fundamental freedoms
UN human rights experts fear that France's response to the Paris attacks and other extremism in the country is having an adverse affect on citizen's fundamental freedoms The UN shared its concerns with the French government on Tuesday, noting that the state of emergency imposed in the country after the Paris attacks "impose excessive and disproportionate restrictions on fundamental freedoms." A … [Link]
Mashable » Multi-tasking mom pole dances while breastfeeding
This is one unstoppably cool mom, and probably one unstoppably dizzy toddler. Ashley Wright posted a video of herself effortlessly gliding around a pole, while also nonchalantly breastfeeding her child. You know, just your standard mom stuff. She aptly hashtags the video: #ifbuddhawasapoledacingbabywearingb~ Oregon militiamen sound their glorious battle trumpets Brave little Seahawks fan uses football to pull out loose … [Link]
Mashable » Fearless dude stands right next to avalanche like it's NBD
In this video, a guy stands cooly by a totally lethal avalanche of snow, as does his cameraman. May we all aspire to such heroic levels of chill.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1PoFmQi Read more…More about Weather, Switzerland, Snow, Watercooler, and Videos
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Mashable » As if 2016 wasn't ridiculous enough, Donald Trump just got Sarah Palin’s endorsement
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is landing a big endorsement Tuesday evening: Former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. Palin, who before Trump came along was blue-collar Republicans' favorite politician, will throw her support to the GOP front-runner in Ames, Iowa Tuesday evening. That gives Trump a major surrogate to deploy on the campaign trail just 13 days before … [Link]
Popular Science » This Flower Just Bloomed In Space
Taking time to stop and smell the flowers can be difficult when you're 248 miles above the Earth traveling at 17,500 mph. But now, the astronauts on the International Space Station actually have some flowers onboard, and they didn't even have to stop for them (not that they could). Over the weekend, astronaut Scott Kelly showed the world a lovely … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix hits 75 million subscriptions, continues beef with NBC
Netflix announced a major milestone on Tuesday — and used its victory lap to throw a bit of shade at NBC over ratings Netflix announced on Tuesday that it reached 75 million global subscribers by the end of 2015, capping an impressive year for the streaming video service The company added just more than 4 million international subscribers, a number Netflix … [Link]
Mashable » 13-year-old saves 2 children after hoverboard explodes into flames at home
Some of the chuckles surrounding those burning hoverboard videos were silenced on Friday when a UK teen led two younger children to safety after a hoverboard erupted in flames, filling the home with smoke See also: Swagway sued by customer over burning hoverboard "The children were in the living room when they saw smoke coming from the hoverboard and within seconds … [Link]
Mashable » Firefighters help woman out of her chastity belt after she loses the key
Just because it's 2016 doesn't mean you can't have a terrifying medieval contraption attached to your vagina. In Padua, Italy, this weekend, a woman (whose name has been kept private) showed up at her local fire station asking for help, according to Italian newspaper Il Matino di Padova. She was wearing a chastity belt, she calmly explained, and recently lost the … [Link]
Slashdot » Twins Study Finds No Evidence That Marijuana Lowers IQ In Teens
sciencehabit writes: Roughly half of Americans use marijuana at some point in their lives, and many start as teenagers. Although some studies suggest the drug could harm the maturing adolescent brain, the true risk is controversial. Now, in the first study of its kind (abstract), scientists have analyzed long-term marijuana use in teens, comparing IQ changes in twin siblings who … [Link]
Mashable » Channing Tatum just showed up all other husbands on Instagram
Men, do you often find yourself wondering how to become Channing Tatum? Of course you do. So here's a handy guide. First, learn how to do this: See also: Beyoncé crashes Channing Tatum's lip sync battle because all stages belong to her Then, go on Instagram and post a sweet tribute to your wife, much like Tatum did on Monday. The … [Link]
Mashable » Dive bar delivers perfect response to Yelper's one-star review
Think twice before you write a bad Yelp review for the Iron Horse in New York City, they may just put you in your place. After a Yelper had an unfavorable experience at a dive bar in Lower Manhattan, she took to Yelp in order to vent some of her frustrations, leaving the Iron Horse with a one-star review See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Jamie Foxx saves man from burning truck
Jamie Foxx helped save a man from a burning truck on Monday night, TMZ reports The driver, 32-year-old Brett Kyle, was driving a Toyota Tacoma at a high speed when it went off the road, fell onto a drainage pipe and rolled over before bursting into flames, BuzzFeed reports. The car crashed near the gate of the Oscar winner's Los Angeles … [Link]
Mashable » What you need to know to understand the Flint water crisis
While the contaminated water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has been unfolding for more than a year, the scandal is finally breaking through to the national stage after two leading Democratic presidential candidates discussed the public health emergency at Sunday's debate. For those who haven't been following, below is everything you need to know about the who, what, where and whys surrounding … [Link]
Mashable » New York is burning in Amazon Prime's live-action 'The Division' short
The post-disaster New York City shown in Tom Clancy's The Division is the fodder for a 30-minute video short premiering on Amazon Prime's streaming service Tuesday. The Division Agent Origins sets the scene for the upcoming game, serving almost as an extended live-action trailer. It was created in collaboration with three high-profile YouTube producers: RocketJump, Corridor Digital and devinsupertramp; each … [Link]
Mashable » Kick your feet up and relax in these insanely expensive animal chairs
People love animals. Even more people love chairs London artist Maximo Riera recently decided to combine our love of all things adorable and sedentary with his latest collection of animal chairs. See also: Kick your feet up and relax in this $500,000 gold skull armchair This limited-edition furniture collection comes at a hefty cost, anywhere between $45,000 to $102,000. But take … [Link]
Mashable » Former Marine says 'champagne bottles were popped' when plane left Iran
Pale but smiling, former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati recounted Tuesday how disbelief turned to joy when he and three fellow Americans realized that they were being released as part of a deal with Iran and reunited with their families after spending years in Iranian prison. Speaking publicly for the first time since being allowed to leave Iran in a prisoner swap … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch A Drone Land Autonomously On A Car Driving 45 MPH
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Drone Lands On Car The heavier a given drone is, the less time it can spend flying. The point of a camera-carrying drone like a Penguin-BE is to fly for a long time, its camera watching the ground below. One way to increase flight time is to get rid of parts on the plane, but … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Manage the Risk of Losing API Access
Businesses that consume APIs, whether to build products or manage internal workflows, need to treat APIs the same way they would any other supply good in their value chain. Risk managers and business strategists need to determine the size of the risk associated with consumption of an API. For example, several banks are beginning to consume the Google Maps API … [Link]
Slashdot » Advantech Industrial Serial-To-Internet Gateways Left Wide Open
itwbennett writes: Researchers from Rapid7 have discovered a vulnerability in serial-to-IP gateway devices from Advantech that would allow the Internet-connected industrial devices to be accessible to anyone, with no password. In October, the Taiwanese firm patched the firmware in some of these devices to remove a hard-coded SSH (Secure Shell) key that would have allowed unauthorized access by remote attackers. … [Link]
Popular Science » Study Confirms That Something's Weird About The 'Alien Megastructure' Star
NASA/JPL-Caltech Illustration of the star KIC 8462852 Could the weird light blips coming from this star be caused by a family of comets or collision debris? Astronomers really want to know what's happening around a star that's 1,480 light-years away. In October, astronomers floated the idea that the star KIC 8462852 could be surrounded by some sort of huge alien … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Carson cancels campaign events after staffer, volunteers in car crash
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson suspended his campaign activities on Tuesday, after one campaign staffer and three volunteers were injured in a car accident in Iowa. Carson cancels Tues campaigning after Iowa volunteers hurt in car crash. Reminder of the real people behind these outsized candidates. — Jonathan Tamari (@JonathanTamari) January 19, 2016 The accident occurred when a van … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's is serving lots of feelings with chocolate-drizzled French fries in Japan
Your late-night food experiments are hitting the McDonald's menu… again. See also: We went to McDonalds to see what their big announcement was In the tradition of gray hamburger buns and avocado toast, McDonald's Japan is introducing a new novelty item that can't quite decide between a place on the dollar menu or the dessert menu: French fries drizzled with two … [Link]
Mashable » Who said it — Donald Trump or John Wayne?
Donald Trump landed an endorsement from the daughter of a man who he sometimes kind of sounds like On Tuesday, John Wayne's daughter threw her support to him in Wayne's hometown of Winterset, Iowa "We need a strong leader and we need someone like Mr. Trump with leadership qualities, someone with courage, someone that’s strong like John Wayne. And I’ll tell … [Link]
Mashable » Report: BMW increasing i3 EV range to 120 miles by this summer
Good news, compact luxury EV buyers: America's third-best-selling electric vehicle, the BMW i3, might have a 120-mile range by this summer. See also: Report: Panasonic promises $1.6 billion toward Tesla's battery-making Gigafactory BMW is upgrading the battery pack in its i3 electric vehicle this summer, Automotive News reports. The improved system would provide a 50% increase in range. This would take … [Link]
Mashable » This 183-year-old tortoise proves that it's never too late to eat like a king
A caloric increase is helping the oldest known living terrestrial animal in the world — a giant tortoise — reclaim his health and vigor, a veterinarian reports. At 183 years old, Jonathan, who resides on the tiny Atlantic island of St. Helena, is now eating like a king. Until recently, the giant tortoise munched on twigs, leaves and grass, an unhealthy … [Link]
Slashdot » How OpenGL Graphics Card Performance Has Evolved Over 10 Years
An anonymous reader writes: A new report at Phoronix looks at the OpenGL performance of 27 graphics cards from the GeForce 8 through GeForce 900 series. Various Ubuntu OpenGL games were tested on these graphics cards dating back to 2006, focusing on raw performance and power efficiency. From oldest to newest, there was a 72x increase in performance-per-Watt, and a … [Link]
Mashable » Slick Kickstarter lunchbox comes with its own customizable app
Is it a briefcase? It is a clutch? Is it a lunchbox? Sure. Prepd Pack, which went live on Kickstarter Tuesday, is a combination bento box/meal planner/recipe and nutrition database that not only looks swanky but includes an app that helps you customize lunches to fit with your wellness goals See also: 25 pieces of food art that are too cute … [Link]
Mashable » Navy SEAL accused of using Bin Laden's face for profit
A former Navy SEAL who shot Osama bin Laden and wrote a bestselling book about the raid is now the subject of a widening federal criminal investigation into whether he used his position as an elite commando for personal profit while on active duty, according to two people familiar with the case. Matthew Bissonnette, the former SEAL and author of No … [Link]
Mashable » 'Ultimate Cat Lady' shares a 6-acre home with 1,100 felines
Lynea Lattanzio is the cat lady you've always feared of becoming. She currently lives on a six-acre property in California with 1,100 roaming, rescued cats and kittens Over her lifetime, Lattanzio believes she's lived with more than 28,000 felines She is unmarried. Someone blew through 'Ocarina of Time' with only a real Ocarina Chill guy couldn't care less about terrifying … [Link]
Mashable » Some Syrian refugees are drowning in debt after Canada bills them for airfare
Canada’s fast-track resettlement program for Syrian refugees has helped thousands build new lives, but some early arrivals are now saddled with staggering debt The program, which will see 25,000 people relocated from the Middle East by the end of February, has been applauded by many. But some who arrived before it officially began on Nov. 4 — which was prior to … [Link]
Slashdot » Yahoo Fixes Bug That Could Compromise Email Accounts When Opening an Email
An anonymous reader writes: Yahoo! has fixed a cross-site scripting bug that would have allowed attackers to fully compromise email accounts just by sending a malicious email. To lose control over their accounts, victims needed only to open the email. The researcher who discovered the bug said, "The code would be automatically evaluated when the message was viewed. … We … [Link]
Mashable » Nick Kroll and John Mulaney visited 'Bachelor: Live,' and it was insane
Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, the weird old man alter egos of comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, stopped by Bachelor: Live last night. Kroll and Mulaney have been playing Faizon and St. Geegland since the early 2000s. The characters — two loons from New York City's Upper West Side — rose to fame on Comedy Central's Kroll Show via … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks now lets you save the tunes you hear in stores with Spotify
Music plays a major role in setting the mood at a coffee shopStarbucks, which is never short on Michael Bublé, wants you to immerse yourself in the ambience even more. On Tuesday, the company announced a new platform in partnership with Spotify that will make it easier to discover and listen to music you hear in-stores. You can access the digital … [Link]
Mashable » David Bowie once rejected Coldplay collab offer: 'It's not a very good song'
There are high standards, and then there are David Bowie's standards In an NME interview, Coldplay drummer Will Champion revealed that Bowie once rejected the band's request for a collaboration. The group had written a song with three-part harmony, envisioning a "David Bowie-type character" singing one of the parts Lead singer Chris Martin wrote a letter to Bowie proposing the collaboration … [Link]
Mashable » Big study predicts the winners and losers of the robot revolution
It is axiomatic that progress often means trouble. Virtually every industrial revolution has brought about greater productivity and resulted, in the short term, in fewer jobs The Fourth Industrial Revolution — that's the coming one, if you haven't kept track — won't be immune to this trend, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As many as 7.1 million jobs … [Link]
Mashable » Cinnamon Bun Oreos are here to get us through the winter
Soon there will be an Oreo flavor for every food group, and we'll never have to eat anything that isn't a cookie. Until then, however, we'll have to settle for seasonal flavors, like the newly released Cinnamon Bun Oreo. Designed to have a "fresh-from-the-oven" taste, these new Oreos arrived just in time for you to get snowed in with a dozen … [Link]
Mashable » 10 non-white performances the 2016 Oscars overlooked
Talk of boycotts and protests for the 2016 Academy Awards are sparking up after another year of predominantly white nominations. We've chosen a few non-white films and performances that we think should have gotten a nomination. Read more…More about Movies, Film, Oscars, Academy Awards, and Entertainment [Link]
Slashdot » Apple, Samsung, and Sony Face Child Labor Claims
An anonymous reader writes: Amnesty International has accused Apple, Samsung, Sony, and other tech companies of failing to do basic checks to ensure minerals used in their products are not mined by children. A new report explains how cobalt is harvested from mines by children as young as seven years old. The cobalt then ends up in lithium-ion batteries sold … [Link]
Mashable » Ariana Grande wants her 'gender-inclusive' fragrance to smell like equality
Ariana Grande launched her second fragrance over the weekend and the scent has a surprising twist. While Grande's first fragrance, Ari, showed spot-on consistency with her brand personality —using words like "playful," "confident," "sexy" and "luscious" to describe the feminine notes— her latest perfume ventures into new territory. #frankiebyarianagrande #limitededitionfragrance both #frankie & #ari are non-gender exclusive fragrances meant to be … [Link]
Mashable » Linda Perry apologizes for saying Lady Gaga didn't write her Oscar-nominated song
Occasionally, celebrities realize that Twitter feuds should not go on forever. Example: Four Non Blondes' Linda Perry and Lady Gaga have actually kept it pretty classy, ending their brief public dispute It started when Perry tweeted that Gaga didn't deserve an Oscar nomination for "Til it Happens to You," from the sexual assault documentary The Hunting Ground. The song is up … [Link]
Mashable » Spanish horse riders leap through bonfires in age-old tradition
The celebration of Las Luminarias took place over the weekend in San Batolome de Pinares, Spain in honor of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of animals As part of the festival, horse riders jump through bonfires on Jan. 16, the night before Spain's official day of honoring animals. The tradition, which is hundreds of years old, aims to purify and protect … [Link]
Mashable » Someone blew through 'Ocarina of Time' with only a real Ocarina
The ocarina isn't a great instrument even in the best of times. The oval-shaped flute is basically a stylized recorder. Even when gussied up in its starring role for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, you can still make some ear-splitting music capable of upsetting all the dogs in the area. So imagine the torture of playing the entirety … [Link]
Popular Science » Now You Can See Five Planets At Once With The Naked Eye
Katie Peek / Popular Science Positions Of The Planets Before Sunrise Early-morning stargazers will catch sight of the five naked-eye planets strung in a line across the heavens. This view shows the sky at 6:45 a.m. from Atlanta on January 20, but the planets will be visible from just about anywhere, and will grace the morning sky for a month. … [Link]
Mashable » Thanks to this final stumper, there will be no returning champion on Tuesday’s ‘Jeopardy!'
In a rare turn of events, not one contestant on Tuesday night's Jeopardy! will be a returning champion, thanks to a question that cost all three contestants their money on Monday night. The Final Jeopardy clue: "A 1957 event led to the creation of a national historic site in this city, signed by a president whose library is now there too." … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Head transplant carried out on monkey, claims maverick surgeon
The plan to perform a human head transplant is on track, says Sergio Canavero, after successful experiments on monkeys and mice
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Worst Passwords List Is Same Old $h1T
The annual list of the “worst passwords” has again failed to tell us anything useful about security, thought perhaps provided a little (predictable) detail about popular culture. As always happens this time of year, a publicity-seeking company behind a password manager application has put together a list of the 25 worst passwords by simply counting up which ever ones appeared … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Episode 7.5 [Comic]
Stephen Byrne, one of my favorite artist on the web, has illustrated an awesome sequel to “The Force Awakens” where Rey and her friends fight the ultimate evil of the Star Wars universe. The comic is kind of long, so if you’re reading this from the front page, the first panel is right below, and the rest is behind the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mobile Toilet “Star Wars” Prank [Video]
Out of all the people that were pranked, only two knew the whole thing was a joke. Unbelievable! [Câmeras Escondidas Programa Silvio Santos] The post Mobile Toilet “Star Wars” Prank [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Hawking Says Scientific Progress Is Major Source of New Threats To Humanity
HughPickens.com writes: BBC reports that according to Stephen Hawking most of the threats humans now face come from advances in science and technology, including nuclear war, global warming and genetically-engineered viruses. "Although the chance of a disaster to planet Earth in a given year may be quite low, it adds up over time, and becomes a near certainty in the … [Link]
Popular Science » Oculus VR President Explains How Virtual Reality Will Change The World
Jason Rubin is the president of worldwide studios for Oculus VR, the much-hyped virtual reality company owned by Facebook. The company is releasing its Oculus Rift headset to the public this year for the first time ever, and you can pre-order it for $599. Rubin says the initial content will be entertainment based, from video games to immersive experiences. But … [Link]
Mashable » NASA video of swirling magnetic arches on the sun is completely mesmerizing
A new video taken by a telescope in space shows a small slice of the awesome beauty of Earth's closest star. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the video, which shows "cascading magnetic arches" on the sun after a filament of solar material erupted from the star on Dec. 16 to 17, the space agency said. The arches look like they're … [Link]
Mashable » Tiny village aims to give Seattle's homeless a better place to live
Seattle’s first "village" of small homes will soon provide a portion of the city's homeless population with electricity, hot water and a space to call their own while they search for more permanent housing The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, the Low Income Housing Institute and other volunteers finished building 14 small homes on Monday atop church property that was … [Link]
Mashable » Mexico investigates actress who arranged Sean Penn's El Chapo meeting
MEXICO CITY — There are indications that drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman had business dealings with actress Kate del Castillo, who arranged a meeting between the drug boss and actor Sean Penn, Mexico's attorney general said in an interview published Tuesday. See also: The 14 weirdest moments from Sean Penn's El Chapo interview Arely Gomez told the newspaper El Universal … [Link]
Popular Science » First U.S. Case Of Brain Damage Linked To Zika Virus
CDC via Wikimedia Commons Aedes aegypti mosquito The species of mosquito responsible for the transmitting the Zika virus. On Saturday, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) confirmed the first case of brain damage in the United States linked to the Zika virus. The baby, born in a hospital on Oahu on Friday, had microcephaly, a rare neurological disease that has … [Link]
Mashable » Can you find this secret agent cat hiding in the kitchen?
How quickly can you find this secret agent sneaky cat? Bored Panda user L and P uploaded this puzzling pic of his cat Pedro, quietly lurking somewhere in the kitchen. See also: Finding the panda in this cartoonist's puzzle is much harder than you'd expect 
Image: L and PHere is the last known footage of Pedro, before his classified journey into secluded spying. 
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Popular Science » We Took A Helicopter Flight With This Star Instagram Photographer
Printer and camera company Canon wanted to make a big splash at CES 2016 by announcing an all new service for printing Instagram photos called "UBUPrints."To promote the idea, Canon hooked us up with aerial photographer Natalie Amrossi (@misshattan) for a helicopter tour of Las Vegas, the site of CES. Canon hopes to encourage other social media stars to use … [Link]
Mashable » Mayor of Flint, Michigan, endorses Hillary Clinton for president
Karen Weaver, the mayor of Flint, Michigan, tacitly endorsed Hillary Clinton's run for president on Tuesday, thanking the Democratic candidate for her support during the city's ongoing water crisis. See also: How Michigan ignored a water contamination crisis that poisoned kids "It does sound like it, doesn't it?" Weaver replied after a CBS News reporter said her remarks appeared to endorse … [Link]
Mashable » HBO and Netflix take their war to Spain…wait, Spain?
“The goal is to become HBO faster than HBO can become us." Those words from Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos, uttered almost exactly two years ago, officially kicked off what had already been an informal arms race between the two companies Now, HBO is looking to take on Netflix in the international market, and it's starting in Spain HBO revealed … [Link]
Geek Culture » Trolls FAQ… narcissism, psychopathy, and sadism.
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Mashable » Michael Moore petitions Obama to visit Flint: 'Do not ignore this tragedy'
Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore, one of the most famous residents of Flint, Michigan, wants President Obama to come see for himself what the city is going through as a manmade public health crisis continues to unravel in the city. For more than a year, highly corrosive water leached lead from old pipes into homes after the city switched its drinking water … [Link]
Mashable » Watch 'Saving Private Ryan' reimagined as a Quentin Tarantino film
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if Quentin Tarantino had directed a Steven Spielberg classic like Saving Private Ryan? Well, wonder no more! Watch this creative reimagining, and then check out some of our other twisted trailers. Subscribe to Mashable Watercooler for new episodes of "Trailer Mix" every Monday. Someone blew through 'Ocarina of Time' with only … [Link]
Mashable » Zac Efron's tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. was actually a tribute to Zac Efron
Expressing gratitude is a hard thing to screw up, but Zac Efron managed to do a pretty good job of that In an act of poor taste, the High School Musical graduate combined a Martin Luther King Jr. Day tweet with a brag about how many Instagram followers he has. He also included a cool snap of him in sunglasses, because … [Link]
Mashable » 5 new things we learned about Amazon's drone delivery program
Amazon’s drone delivery service, Amazon Prime Air, is very real. And if the online shopping giant's aggressive plans pan out, the days of drones dropping off packages in your yard, minutes after you've ordered them, could come very soon. In a wide-ranging interview with Yahoo! Tech's David Pogue, Paul Misener, Amazon's vice president for global public policy, provided new details on … [Link]
Mashable » Vegetarians are infuriated about these ads from a British burger chain
LONDON — Large burger restaurants that crack jokes about vegetarians are playing with fire. See also: 9 people who took on British companies and won in 2015 Gourmet Burger Kitchen, a well-known posh burger chain in the UK, found this out the hard way after launching an ad campaign targeting vegetarians. "You'll always remember when you gave up being a vegetarian," … [Link]
Mashable » The best Steve Jobs movies you've never heard of
With awards season in full swing, it's time to look back on just a small handful of the most memorable Steve Jobs films of 2015Read more: http://on.mash.to/1RRe63I Read more…More about Videos, Steve Jobs, Humor, Film, and Watercooler [Link]
Mashable » Ayesha Curry had the best response when asked for a threesome
LONDON — Basketball wife Ayesha Curry doesn't have time for your nonsense Ayesha, who is married to Golden State Warrior and NBA superstar Steph Curry, is usually one to ignore the ridiculous things that slide into her mention — but this was one step too far One brave, foolish Twitter user declared that she has a very particular ambition: "My life … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook promises to fight hate speech against refugees
Facebook has launched a new initiative to crack down on hate speech and online extremism amid the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe, the company announced Monday. The Online Civil Courage Initiative aims to empower users to effectively fight extremist views "In the past year, we've seen millions of people come together online to support refugees and stand in solidarity with the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Maths helps ‘locked-in’ pair show awareness for first time
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
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Mashable » Relive the movie magic of 2015 with Lego
With the best action movies, the audience can expect some fist fights — but it's even more fun to see it all go down between yellow-clawed hands. A play-by-play of some of 2015's top popcorn thrillers, action flicks and even Fifty Shades of Grey is recast with the characters of the Lego universe. YouTuber, Toscano Bricks brings a new way … [Link]
Mashable » This gymnast does an incredible beam routine … with a twist
Kate Foster is a gymnast from Illinois and she will shock you with her incredible beam routine…with a twist. Foster has a prosthetic leg. After being diagnosed with leukemia in 2011, the then-15-year-old gymnast and CrossFitter lost her leg to a cancer-related infection in her knee joint. But after taking some time to heal and kicking cancer's ass, she is … [Link]
Mashable » 'Neighbors 2' brings a shirtless Zac Efron back into your life
It's Greek life deja vu in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. The Neighbors sequel puts the focus on a rogue sorority that aims to throw the best parties around … which is bad news for the couple next door (played once more by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne), who just want to sell their house. In order to shut the sorority … [Link]
Slashdot » The Heavily Redacted World of the FBI's Tracking Technology Unit
v3rgEz writes: If you search the FBI website for details the Tracking Technology Unit, nothing shows up: They have no official home page, their leadership is not mentioned, and the few public mentions of the group seem to be at court appearances where members explain that information they gather cannot be released publicly. But a recent FOIA request for information … [Link]
Popular Science » MIT Drones Dance Their Way Around Obstacles
Screenshot by author, from YouTube CSAIL Drone Plotting Drones are stupid. This isn’t a subjective judgement; without the hands of a canny pilot, most flying quadcopters or remotely controlled planes will crash into obstacles in their path, like the world’s largest, clumsiest insects. That’s fine for casual flight in open fields, but if drones are ever to navigate dense obstacles … [Link]
Mashable » The 25 worst passwords of 2015 will make you weep for humanity
When it comes to making up passwords, we’re not doing so great as a society. Password management firm SplashData released its annual "Worst Passwords List," revealing that humans have remained rather indifferent to choosing unique, secure passwords since the company's first report in 2011. SplashData analyzed more than 2 million leaked passwords in 2015 and found several trends in the most … [Link]
Mashable » 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday' gets trailer, premiere date on Netflix
LOS ANGELES — Pee-wee's back, and officially debuting his new movie on Netflix on March 18. The film, produced by Judd Apatow and directed by John Lee (Inside Amy Schumer), was first announced in a post on Pee-wee's blog last February. Paul Reubens (better known as Pee-Wee himself) partnered with Paul Rust (Arrested Development) on the new movie's script See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Snoop Dogg Narrates Planet Earth – Part I and II [Videos]
Here are a few segments of Planet Earth being narrated by the one and only Snoop Dogg instead of by Sir David Attenborough. The end of part II is especially funny. [Riccardo TV] The post Snoop Dogg Narrates Planet Earth – Part I and II [Videos] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » This Oregon brewery uses 116% sustainable energy — here's how
There’s an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph that translates to "beer has dispelled the illness which was within me." While it may not be used as an elixir nowadays, brewskis still seem to have a magical quality about them. Recipes and ingredients are typically shrouded in secrecy, and unless you've personally brewed any beer, you have little to no idea how the stuff … [Link]
Mashable » 'Super Browse' tool makes Netflix's secret categories easier to find
Right as the Internet was aflutter with news of Netflix's secret categories last week, a browser tool called Super Browse was released to make viewing them a whole lot easier. Super Browse, a Google Chrome extension and Firefox add-on, adds a new link up at the top of the Netflix homepage to the left of the "Browse" menu. Hover over "Super Browse" … [Link]
Mashable » Google executive avoided desktop computers for a year, lives to tell the tale
Amit Singhal, a top exec at Google, has access to vast amounts of capital, technology and influence, but there's one thing he rarely has access to any more: a desktop computer Singhal, who heads up search at Google, the company's crown jewel, has been "living on" smartphones — the Galaxy S6 Edge and iPhone 6+, to be precise — for nearly … [Link]
Mashable » Dolly Parton's 10 best songs of all time
The one and only Dolly Parton turned 70 years old on Tuesday. Spanning five decades, her entertainment career has crossed genres and industries. She got her start in music, but she didn't stop there. After successfully making it in film, she opened her Dollywood theme park and built an empire. See also: Dollywood: Inside the biggest theme park you've never seen … [Link]
Mashable » Fred Armisen learns to drive for fake Uber in new web series
Buckle up. In a new web series called Talkative Driver — released by IFC in partnership with Subaru — SNL alum Fred Armisen plays a driver for an Uber-esque car service called Convo, which prides itself on drivers who make conversation with passengers during trips. IFC released the four-part web series on Tuesday, just two days before the Season 6 premiere … [Link]
Mashable » Dazzling Justin Trudeau sweater is the winter garment of your wildest dreams
The diplomat of your dreams is the perfect candidate for keeping you warm all winter. Online retailer Shelfies has captured the beauty, the charm and the piercing bedroom eyes of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in two glorious sweatshirts. See also: Canada's hot new prime minister has the Internet sweating maple syrup The "Dreamy Trudeau Sweater" features the PM on a … [Link]
Mashable » Northeast and mid-Atlantic will get pounded with a crippling snowstorm this weekend
A potentially crippling — possibly even historic — winter storm is likely to strike areas from Virginia northward to Maine late this week into the weekend, spreading a messy mix of snow, sleet and rain across the metropolitan corridor from Washington, D.C., to Boston Areas to the north and west of these cities may pick up several feet of snow, with … [Link]
Mashable » Delta makes nearly $1 billion in profit, but your airfare won't fall
DALLAS — Cheaper jet fuel thanks to falling oil prices helped Delta Air Lines earn $980 million in the fourth quarter despite lower revenue than a year ago. Those savings are unlikely to be passed on to consumers, however While Delta forecast that the cost per mile to travelers — a closely watched indicator of demand and average fares — would … [Link]
Mashable » David Bowie's ex-wife Angie walks off British 'Big Brother'
LONDON — Angie Bowie has called quits on Celebrity Big Brother Angie, ex-wife of the late David Bowie, previously decided to stay in the house when news broke that the legendary singer had died after a long battle with cancer More recently, Angie — who shares a child with David — had a meltdown on the show in which she demanded … [Link]
Mashable » British doctors are fighting back against a sexist article with this hilarious hashtag
LONDON — British doctors are using a hilarious hashtag to hit back against an article published by The Sunday Times that has been branded "sexist" on social media. See also: Young doctors in England use songs, slogans and signs during first strike in 40 years The column, written by Dominic Lawson, discusses "the feminisation of medicine" and suggests the NHS is … [Link]
Slashdot » Hunting Malware With GPUs and FPGAs
szczys writes: Rick Wesson has been working on a solution to identify the same piece of malware that has been altered through polymorphism (a common method of escaping detection). While the bits are scrambled from one example to the next, he has found that using a space filling curve makes it easy to cluster together polymorphically similar malware samples. Forming … [Link]
Mashable » Human Rights Campaign endorses Hillary Clinton
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton added yet another high profile backer to her campaign Tuesday, when she received the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign — the largest LGBT rights organization in the country. The group's board, which votes on which candidates to endorse, unanimously voted to back Clinton's campaign. .@HRC supports @HillaryClinton for president in 2016 #StandwithHRC #Hillary2016 https://t.co/ED1tdnkJ6I — HumanRightsCampaign … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Colombia teases Steve Harvey: 'You have to learn how to read'
Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez, appeared on Steve Harvey's talk show to chat about the host's epic flub during December's Miss Universe pageant — when Harvey incorrectly named Gutierrez as the winner, before correcting himself and crowning rightful winner Miss Philippines instead. Gutierrez, it seems, took the whole situation in stride, forgiving him and ultimately poking fun at Harvey See also: … [Link]
Mashable » When to expect the end of the world, according to Stephen Hawking
LONDON — Humans have to be "very careful" over the next 100 years in the face of threats stemming from progress in science and technology, physicist Stephen Hawking said The 74-year-old Cambridge professor made the comments in an interview with the Radio Times in response to a question about whether the world would end naturally or be destroyed by humans. See … [Link]
Mashable » Here are our favorite, totally real Steve Jobs movies of the year
If you've been paying attention to Hollywood for the last few years, you know that the output of most major studios has been a healthy mix of reboots, super hero films and movies about Steve Jobs. Between Michael Fassbender's Steve Jobs, Ashton Kuthcher's Jobs, the documentary Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine and countless other documentaries and films, the … [Link]
Mashable » Dolly Parton turns 70: The humble origins of the queen of country
c. 1955A nine-year-old Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in Tennessee.Image: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesDolly Rebecca Parton was born in Sevier County, Tennessee on Jan. 19, 1946, the fourth of 12 children of Robert and Avie Parton. Her father, a poor construction worker and farmer, paid the doctor who delivered her with a bag of oatmealDolly’s first musical performances began at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Year’s Random Thing You Have to Eat to Be Healthy [Comic]
[Source: Uber Tool Comics | Like “Uber Tool Comics” on Facebook | Follow “Uber Tool Comics” on Twitter] The post This Year’s Random Thing You Have to Eat to Be Healthy [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Prime number with 22 million digits is the biggest ever found
The Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search has turned up another largest known prime, beating the previous record holder by nearly 5 million digits
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Mashable » 'Minecraft: Education Edition' will teach by doing this summer
Learning can be fun. Just ask the creators of MinecraftEdu. This "remixed" version of Mojang's hit creation/survival game uses powerful world-building tools to enhance classroom lessons in a language that young students are familiar with: video games. The newly announced Minecraft: Education Edition aims to build on that foundation, with some help from a new Microsoft acquisition. See also: You can build real-life … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Release Educational Version of Minecraft
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has announced that it will release an educational version of the Minecraft video game after acquiring the minecraft.edu domain and IP. The classroom version of Minecraft will be offered to schools and educators at a discount, and among other innovations will include the facility to create maps which the students can navigate throughout a lesson … [Link]
Mashable » Reds to induct Pete Rose into team's hall of fame
CINCINNATI — Pete Rose is headed into the team hall of fame in his hometown, the Cincinnati Reds said Tuesday. The Reds' announcement came after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred last month rejected Rose's application for reinstatement. Manfred concluded that baseball's career hits leader continued to gamble even while seeking to end the lifetime ban imposed in 1989 for betting on numerous … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The speedrunners who race to complete video games in record time
Racing through video games used to be a niche hobby, but now there's a huge online following, real-world events and even the developers are getting involved
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Popular Science » Video: SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Lands On Drone Ship, Leans, Tips Over
SpaceX attempted to make history on Sunday by landing a rocket on an autonomous barge in the ocean. It didn't quite go as planned, though. After a successful launch of the Jason-3 ocean-monitoring satellite, the rocket's first stage turned around and came plummeting back to Earth. Despite 12- to 15-foot ocean waves and foggy weather, the rocket booster managed to … [Link]
Mashable » Aunt Viv from 'Fresh Prince' slams Jada and Will Smith for Oscars boycott
Aunt Viv has some harsh words for her former Fresh Prince family Actress Janet Hubert, who starred for three seasons on the hit '90s sitcom as Will Smith's aunt (before she was replaced by Daphne Maxwell Reid), posted a Facebook video on Monday slamming Jada Pinkett Smith. The Gotham star had previously called for actors of color to boycott the Oscars … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Save Up to 60% Off Select SwissGear Laptop Backpacks with FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon is offering up to 60% off on some of SwissGear’s excellent laptop backpacks! As I’m writing these there are currently 6 available models and the deal is valid for today only, January 19th, 2016. [Up to 60% Off Select SwissGear Laptop Backpacks] The post Deal of the Day: Save Up to … [Link]
Mashable » Sick of the office? Get a job that pays you to travel
They say if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life. We say if you travel for work, you'll never have a boring commute a day in your life. If the typical 9-to-5 isn't working for you, here are some options that will pay you to travel. No matter your current skill set, you can probably do … [Link]
Slashdot » Tracking Protection In Wi-Fi Networks Coming Soon To Linux
prisoninmate writes: Fedora contributor and NetworkManager developer Lubomir Rintel explains how your devices are being identified on a network by a unique number that most of us know by the name of MAC address. Same goes for mobile networking, as your laptop's or mobile phone's MAC address is, in most cases, broadcasted everywhere you go before you even attempt a … [Link]
Mashable » When Run the Jewels meets Nintendo's eShop, magic happens
What happens when the hip-hop stylings of Run the Jewels, the two-headed rap monster led by El-P and Killer Mike, collide with the infectiously welcoming music from Nintendo's Wii eShop? In a word: magic. This unofficial remix from YouTuber Stephen Mlinarcik mashes Run the Jewels' 2014 single "Oh My Darling Don't Cry" together with the Wii Shop Channel Music, composed by Kazumi … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 100 Drones Fly in Formation Synced to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony [Video]
A spectacular display of drone technology by Intel Corporation (USA) involving 100 small aircrafts being launched skywards in formation has earned a new world record title for the Most Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) airborne simultaneously. Controlled on the ground by a crew using PCs with Intel software, the mass of drones lit up the night sky in sync to a … [Link]
Popular Science » How Chicory May Help Fight Plague Bacteria
Source: Wikipedia Chicoric acid may help reduce the effects of plague bacteria The plague is one of the most feared infections in history because of its rapid ability to infect and its ability to cause severe illness and death. The disease is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis, and since its discovery in 1896, has been the focus of significant … [Link]
Mashable » Adele breaks more records with Carpool Karaoke
When Adele does something, she does it right. The singer-songwriter predictably crushed it last week on Carpool Karaoke with James Corden on The Late Late Show, and after less than a week online, the video has become the most viral late night clip to hit the web since 2013. See also: Adele and James Corden slay Carpool Karaoke with flawless … [Link]
Mashable » The Onion has a new owner, and it's no joke
To paraphrase The Onion: "Old media company for olds buys young media company for youths." Spanish-language broadcast giant Univision Communications has purchased control of satirical news website The Onion and its other properties The deal, first reported by NPR, gives Univision 40% of the company, which includes digital media satire site Clickhole and pop culture destination The A.V. Club. A representative … [Link]
Mashable » 'Selma' actor David Oyelowo says the Academy 'doesn't reflect me'
LONDON — British actor David Oyelowo, who missed out on a nomination for his role as Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma at last year’s Academy Awards, has spoken out about the lack of diversity in this year's nominations Oyelowo, who was speaking at a gala honouring Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Cheryl Boone Isaac on Monday night, … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea says it has invented hangover-free alcohol
Scientists in North Korea claim they have created what is arguably one of the most sought-after drinks: hangover-free alcohol. The country's state-run news outlet Pyongyang Times claims the ginseng-based Koryo liquor, miraculously, won't cause a hangover due to a new production method Koryo liquor, which the report describes as "suave," contains between 30 and 40 percent alcohol and has been around … [Link]
Slashdot » Trump Says He'd Make Apple Build Computers In the US
mrspoonsi writes with Business Insider's report that presidential candidate Donald Trump says he'd like to make Apple "start building their damn computers and things in this country instead of other countries." From the article: Trump's ultimatum to the most valuable company in the world was made towards the end of a 45-minute speech he gave at Liberty University in Virginia … [Link]
Popular Science » Down Jackets That Can Weather A Storm (Or Your Sweat)
Photo by Sam Kaplan Nothing compares to goose down when it comes to keeping you warm. The only problem is when you wear down in the snow or rain (or sweat in it), it flattens into a soggy bag of feathers, losing its ability to insulate. These five puffy jackets were designed to stay warm no matter how damp it … [Link]
Mashable » Under Armour's UA Band looks like a boring fitness tracker, but the software is killer
Earlier this month, Under Armour unveiled its first ever wristband wearable at CES 2016 alongside a collection of other tracking devices. It was a big and telling move for the company which traditionally sets its sights on sportswear and sneakers; it's putting a ton of resources and dollars into building tech intended to compete with the Fitbits of the world. While … [Link]
Mashable » 'Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive' promises to be Bollywood's hilarious take on the Osama bin Laden chase
The 2010 film Tere Bin Laden was a satirical film about a Pakistani reporter trying to migrate to the US by shooting fake tapes with a Osama bin Laden look-alike. The newly-released trailer of its sequel Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive promises to be just as hilarious as its predecessor See also: The bin Laden files: An intimate view … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Tribute to the Movies of 2015 in LEGO [Video]
A LEGO tribute taking a look at some of the biggest movies of 2015. [Toscano Bricks] The post A Tribute to the Movies of 2015 in LEGO [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Under Armour found the future of fitness tracking and it's a pair of sneakers
I’m in Tierra del Fuego National Park, an archipelago at South America's tip that's shared by both Chile and Argentina, approaching a sign that says I've reached the "End of the World." Considered the gateway to Antartica, the park is a beautiful region known for the stunning, snow-capped Andes Mountains and dramatic scenery filled with waterfalls, lakes and greenery. I'm without … [Link]
Slashdot » Serious Linux Kernel Vulnerability Patched
msm1267 writes: A patch for a critical Linux kernel flaw, present in the code since 2012, is expected to be pushed out today. The vulnerability affects versions 3.8 and higher, said researchers at startup Perception Point who discovered the vulnerability. The flaw also extends to two-thirds of Android devices, the company added. An attacker would require local access to exploit … [Link]
Mashable » Brave little Seahawks fan uses football to pull out loose tooth
This is true dedication. Jim Devereaux shared a clip of his young son channeling Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in a play that ultimately ends in a lost tooth. But don't worry — the tooth was loose to begin with, and needed a last tug to fall out. Consider the football a slightly less terrifying alternative to the javelin that … [Link]
Mashable » Tracy Morgan talks about all the things he missed during his coma
Tracy Morgan has a few things to get off his chest. The actor and comedian dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night, where he went into detail about the things he missed after the serious car accident that landed him in a coma for two weeks and many months of recovery Topics include Star Wars: The … [Link]
Mashable » Nearly 19,000 civilians have died in Iraq in less than 2 years
At least 18,802 civilians were killed and another 36,245 were wounded in Iraq between the start of 2014 and Oct. 31 of last year as Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State group, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday. The report documented a wide range of human rights abuses, including the IS group's conscription of some 3,500 people into slavery, mainly … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Opioid overdose deaths in US ‘resemble new infectious disease’
Deaths from heroin and prescription painkillers have pushed up the death rate among young white adults in the US to levels not seen since the AIDS epidemic
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Slashdot » Pakistan Lifts 3-Year Ban On YouTube, Allows Local Version
An anonymous reader writes: Pakistan has allowed access to a localized version of the video sharing website YouTube on company assurances that country-specific filters would be added to remove objectionable content. ABC reports: " Pakistan banned YouTube under a court order in September 2012 for carrying a controversial made-in-America movie trailer that sparked deadly protests across the Muslim world. The … [Link]
Mashable » Gleeful Bulldog launches himself into an impressive snow skid
This French Bulldog perfectly sums up how snow-lovers feel in winter. First there's that moment when he looks at his surroundings and takes it all in; then there's the gleeful charge; and finally the spectacular head-first dive that sends him skidding gloriously across the snow-covered grass. See also: Genius dog teaches baby how to carve up fresh powder This dog … [Link]
Mashable » 'Be like Bill' is the passive aggressive meme dividing Facebook
If you've paid a visit to Facebook recently, chances are you'll have seen people sharing images of a stick man called Bill. The "Be like Bill" meme — which is basically a way for people to highlight everyday things that annoy them, both online and elsewhere — has swept through social media at an alarming rate in recent weeks. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Indians slam journalist after prejudiced interview with Sunny Leone
An interview of Canadian-Indian actress and producer Sunny Leone by senior Indian journalist Bhupendra Chaubey has been heavily criticised for being judgemental as well as misogynistic. While the interview was part of a promotion for Leone’s forthcoming film Mastizaade, critics slammed the journalist's undue emphasis on her early career as an adult film star in the US for much of its … [Link]
Slashdot » Before I Can Fix This Tractor, We Have To Fix Copyright Law
Gr8Apes writes: How many people does it take to fix a tractor? When the repair involves a tractor's computer, it actually takes an army of copyright lawyers, dozens of representatives from U.S. government agencies, an official hearing, hundreds of pages of legal briefs, and nearly a year of waiting. Waiting for the Copyright Office to make a decision about whether … [Link]
Mashable » Theme park creates new ride with Derren Brown to derail your mind
LONDON – Things just got more interesting for theme park lovers after the announcement that master of manipulation Derren Brown has created a new terrifying ride The Ghost Train ride will open at Thorpe Park in Spring 2016 after three years of work. Brown, known for his mind control television shows, warned that the ride, which contains 4D special effects … [Link]
Mashable » Spy agency MI5 named Britain's most gay-friendly employer
LONDON — MI5 has been named as the UK's best employer for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff. The security agency outperformed 400 organisations participating in LGBT rights charity Stonewall's annual survey of the country's most inclusive employers 60,000 people took part in 2016's Workplace Equality Index survey — the highest number in its 12-year history. See also: Ireland celebrates first same-sex … [Link]
Mashable » Those ugly black sensor dots on your phone may finally be going away
Look at your phone, right above the screen. You probably see one or two black dots to the right or left of your selfie camera. Those tiny-yet-irritatingly-noticeable dots have been an unavoidable part of smartphone design for the better part of decade. And they might finally be going away. Those dots are your phone's proximity sensors. Their presence means the phone … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Your home is a jungle inhabited by 100 different species
Our homes are complex ecosystems, supporting on average 100 different kinds of creepy-crawly, finds the first census of arthropods in houses
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Mashable » Donald Trump wants Apple to start 'building their damn computers' in the U.S.
Add one more thing to the list of things Donald Trump wants to ban: outsourcing. That, at least, is the takeaway from the 2016 Republican presidential candidate's latest remarks, in which he claims he will force Apple to start manufacturing electronics in the U.S. instead of abroad See also: Donald Trump flubs Bible verse during speech at Christian university “I was … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 19 January 2016
Spermbots — Researchers from the Institute for Integrative Nanosciences at IFW Dresden in Germany have successfully tested tiny, magnetically-driven power suits for individual sperm that can turn them into steerable cyborg spermbots that can be remote controlled all the way … [Link]
Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams drops another huge Jon Snow bombshell
Warning: Big ol' spoilers from here on out. LONDON — It's only been a few months since Maisie Williams basically confirmed in a radio interview that Jon Snow is definitely dead, but now she's made some new comments — and they have major implications. See also: The 16 biggest clues we've gotten about 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 The good news? … [Link]
Slashdot » SCADA "Selfies" a Big Give Away To Hackers
chicksdaddy writes: The world's governments are on notice that their critical infrastructure is vulnerable after an apparent cyberattack darkened 80,000 households in three regions of Ukraine last month. But on the question of safeguarding utilities, operators of power plants, water treatment facilities, and other industrial operations might do well to worry more about Instagram than hackers, according to a report … [Link]
Mashable » Fire ravages top floor of Ritz hotel in Paris
Fire engulfed the top floor of Paris' Ritz Carlton hotel on Tuesday, burning out of control for hours in one of the city's most storied plazas. The fire began early in the day at the posh hotel where Princess Diana spent her final hours before the car crash that took her life. The hotel has been closed for renovations for three … [Link]
Mashable » South Korea implements 'anti-nut rage' law after Korean Air outburst
In the wake of the infamous Korean Air nut rage incident, which put the airline's former vice-president Heather Cho Hyun-ah in prison for five months, South Korea has taken steps to toughen its aviation laws. With effect from Tuesday, unruly and disruptive passengers who are found guilty of disturbing the pilot could face up to five years in prison or a … [Link]
Mashable » The world's oldest man dies two months before turning 113
TOKYO — The world's oldest man, a Japanese, died Tuesday at the age of 112 after suffering chronic heart problems, officials said. Yasutaro Koide had said his secret to a long life was not to smoke, drink or overdo it. Koide, who was born on March 13, 1903, died two months short of his 113th birthday. See also: Partying since 1898: … [Link]
Mashable » Academy president 'heartbroken' over #OscarsSoWhite, vows more action
LOS ANGELES — Cheryl Boone Isaacs, speaking on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of which she is president, issued a 190-word statement on Monday addressing the overwhelmingly white batch of nominees, saying she is "heartbroken and frustrated" and vowing to redouble the organization's efforts to diversify its membership. The letter from Boone Isaacs, a former film … [Link]
Mashable » Psy hits 100 million views for the fourth time
Psy has managed to hit the 100 million view mark on YouTube again — his fourth time achieving this feat. In a tweet posted Tuesday, Psy celebrated hitting the 100 million mark on "Daddy", one of his latest singles that was just released on Nov. 30, 2015. 100M views!! #DADDY — PSY (@psy_oppa) Jan 19 2016 See also: Psy's latest … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is down for some, and people are freaking out on Facebook
Update, 3:53 a.m. ET: Twitter is now back online for some, but many users are still experiencing delays and outages Twitter is down. We know your first instinct is to whip up your Twitter client and complain about it, but you can't because, well, Twitter is down That pretty much leaves only one option, and that's complaining about it on Facebook. … [Link]
Mashable » Soon you'll be able to cross China's longest glass bridge yet
China just keeps building longer and longer glass bridges between its mountains. Work on the latest and longest bridge is on track to be completed by June this year. When it's done, the bridge at the Tianmenshan National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie will stretch 430m (1410 ft) across a gorge, 300m (984 ft) up from the bottom of the valley. The … [Link]
Mashable » Google's 'India in a Day' is a film by and about Indians
The trailer of Google's documentary film India in a Day ends with the credit "filmed by you". Due to release in 2016, it is the result of a crowd-sourced campaign that invited Indians to narrate their stories by filming a single day in their life on 10 Oct., 2015. See also: From Sunny Leone to cricket, this is what India Googled … [Link]
Slashdot » Biofuels Will Power Navy's Next Deployment
mdsolar writes with news about the launch of the "Great Green Fleet," part of a Navy plan to use 50% alternative fuels by 2020. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports: "This Wednesday, there surely will be tears, hugs and excitement as sailors begin another deployment to the world's hotspots. On the surface, it will be a replay of a common occurrence … [Link]
Mashable » Stop taking photos, and go inside the most Instagrammed site in Australia
The Sydney Opera House may be Australia's most Instagrammed location, but the iconic opera halls have failed to entice people to come inside — and now it is on a mission to change that. The architectural masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site was designed by Jørn Utzon and officially opened after much controversy in 1973. Today, it is the crowning jewel … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook post salutes struggling mums for doing an awesome job
A frank and refreshing Facebook post wants to let mums know they can do whatever they want, and say goodbye to the haters. Written by Australian blogger Constance Hall on Sunday, the post has resonated with hundreds of thousands of parents around the world. It is saluting those struggling in the midst of so-called social mores and criticism from other parents … [Link]
Mashable » Now your obsession with chat app Line can be part of your makeup routine
Fans of the adorable characters from Line will be over the moon to know that the chat app has teamed up with Korean cosmetics brand Missha to launch an extensive range of makeup and skincare products. See also: Everything you need to know about buying the right cushion compact This limited edition collection is available now and features Brown, Cony, … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter's Australia Day emoji revealed: A koala that has partied too hard
If you sink a few too many tins of beer this Australia Day, don't worry. An emoji exists that perfectly represents how you feel. Twitter has released its first ever #AustraliaDay emoji, which will pop up next to the hashtag when you use it in a tweet. See also: MyChonny is the Asian-Australian YouTube star stepping onto the big screen We … [Link]
Mashable » Two comedians nail all the awkward things we say during Uber rides
Throwing out the "have you been busy?" line to your driver is an age old way to break the ice during uncomfortable taxi rides. Now with the arrival of Uber, a whole new world of small talk has opened up. After the excitement that you ordered it on your phone and only paid 10 bucks for your ride dies down, … [Link]
Mashable » The exclusive Tesla club: The Australians buying the electric dream
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — The Tesla Australia WhatsApp group is in the middle of an in-depth discussion about eccentric Australian politician, Clive Palmer. Back in February, the Palmer United Party leader reportedly expressed a desire to buy one of Tesla's electric cars. Palmer made his millions off coal, so they ponder, is he a true convert to the Tesla or not?On the busy chat thread, … [Link]
Mashable » This gigantic Nutella fried ice cream ball will have you salivating for days
For a fried ice cream newbie, the idea of a grapefruit-sized ball of Nutella and vanilla fried ice cream adorned with crushed Maltesers is intimidating, to say the least. From the hot, salted caramel sauce to the sheer size of the creation, Sydney-based Australian café Piccolo Me's latest dessert, aptly named the "Fried Maltella," is a rich, creamy sphere of magic. … [Link]
Slashdot » Opel Dealers Accused of Modyfing the Software of Polluting Cars
An anonymous reader writes: Belgian public broadcasting station VRT has discovered that GM Opel dealerships in Belgium seem to be updating engine management code when Zafira cars equipped with the 1.6 litre CDTI diesel engine are brought in for service. After the software change, the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions drop sharply, at the cost of reduced power output. Bern University … [Link]
Mashable » MyChonny is the Asian-Australian YouTube star stepping onto the big screen
There are only a handful of YouTube stars who have made the switch to television and film, names including EpicMealTime's Harley Morenstein, singer Troye Sivan and comedian Bo Burnham. Australian YouTuber MyChonny, real name John Luc, is the latest to make the switch. The YouTuber has 2.3 million subscribers globally, and unlike many who've made the jump before him — he's … [Link]
Mashable » Video startup crumbles after false Will.i.am and Richard Branson claims
The founder of an Australian startup that claimed to have Will.i.am, Richard Branson and other celebrities signed up to his video app has denied acting fraudulently and said the press had treated him unfairly. Sociabl, which proposed to set up one-on-one video calls with celebrities for a fee, was founded in South Australia by Brandon Reynolds and Jarrad Hrotek, both in … [Link]
Mashable » China's economic growth slows to lowest in 25 years
BEIJING — The world's second-largest economy saw its economic growth creep down to 6.8% in the final quarter of 2015, as trade and consumer spending weakened, dragging full-year growth to its lowest level in 25 years. #BREAKING: #China's GDP grows by 6.9% in 2015, in line with expectation: National Bureau of Statistics of China, Tue — People's Daily,China (@PDChina) Jan 19 … [Link]
Slashdot » Diary of Anne Frank Subject To Copyright Dispute
Bruce66423 writes: The Diary of Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager killed by the Nazis whose writing survived in the Amsterdam building where she had hidden, is causing problems. It has been 70 years since she died, making it public domain by European law. A French academic has made it available online with profits going to charity. However, the Anne Frank … [Link]
Mashable » 9-year-old actor Jacob Tremblay had the cutest awards ceremony in history
9-year-old Jacob Tremblay took home the Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer for his work in Room on Sunday night, and more importantly, our hearts The actor had a little assistance speaking into the microphone from British actor Bradley James, who made an adjustment for the tiny star. Tremblay thanked his parents and Team Room before assuring the audience … [Link]
Mashable » First arrest made for sexual assault in Cologne New Year's Eve attacks
A 26-year-old Algerian man has become the first person arrested in connection with a string of sexual assaults during New Year's celebrations in Cologne that sparked a debate about Germany's ability to integrate migrants. See also: New Year's assaults spark fresh migration debate in Germany Prosecutors said Monday that the unidentified asylum-seeker was arrested at a refugee home in the nearby … [Link]
Mashable » 'Degrassi: Next Class' creator says a Drake return is always welcome
PASADENA, Calif. — “Do the Netflix version.” That's what Degrassi: Next Class executive producer Stefan Brogren (who also reprises his role as Archie "Snake" Simpson) said he told the young actors while they were making the new series. The show, which debuted on Netflix on Friday, is the recent continuation of the popular Canadian teen drama franchise, which launched its first … [Link]
Mashable » Relive Glenn Frey's career with these 6 classic Eagles performances
In the course of their career, the Eagles sold more than 150 million albums, and six of their album titles rose to No. 1 on the charts. The band's music was built on the warm and infectious songwriting of Don Henley and Glenn Frey, who died on Monday at the age of 67 Here are six of the group's finest songs, … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé tried to blend into a college campus. It didn't work.
There are a lot of great reasons to pursue higher education. For example, maybe Beyoncé will rehearse for the Super Bowl on your college campus. Some lucky students at the University of Southern California were blessed by Bey's presence on Monday. The singer emerged from the school's athletic center, where she had reportedly been rehearsing with dancers, dressed in a covert … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Releases 2015 EEO-1 Diversity Data Over Weekend
theodp writes: Just days after it came under fire for dismissing a call for diversity as "unduly burdensome and not necessary," Apple quietly released its 2015 EEO-1 diversity report (dated 10/6/2015, reflects the 8/1 payroll). Like other tech companies' diversity disclosures, Apple's EEO-1 raw numbers can't really be reconciled to the percentages based on undisclosed raw numbers that grace the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Deadpool' reportedly won't be allowed China release
There’s not any combination of cuts, edits or re-dubs that will make 20th Century Fox's Deadpool palatable to Chinese censors (If the character were real, he would probably love that.) The R-rated super-mercenary flick starring Ryan Reynolds reportedly won't be allowed to release in China due to its awesome alarming combination of violence, nudity and graphic language. The second largest film market in … [Link]
Mashable » From Don Henley to Steve Martin: Stars pay tribute to the Eagles' Glenn Frey
Fellow musicians are paying tribute to Glenn Frey, the late guitarist, singer, songwriter and mainstay of the Eagles who died Monday. Don Henley, Frey's bandmate and friend, released his own statement, writing, "Glenn was the one who started it all. He was the spark plug, the man with the plan." See also: Glenn Frey, Eagles co-founder and SoCal country-rock pioneer, dead … [Link]
Mashable » 'Making a Murderer' filmmaker says judge did a 'good job'
PASADENA, Calif. — It's been about a month since Making a Murderer debuted on Netflix but filmmakers Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi are still getting emails, calls and inquiries regarding their docuseries. "Honestly, we can't wait to have a day off to catch up with everything that people have been saying," Demos told Mashable in an interview following their Television Critics … [Link]
Slashdot » A Small Secret Airstrip In Africa Is the Future of America's Way of War
HughPickens.com writes: Reuters reports that the Pentagon is quietly building up a small airstrip in a remote region of east Africa that is a complex microcosm of how Washington runs military operations overseas — and how America's way of war will probably look for the foreseeable future. Chabelley Airfield is less than 10 miles from the capital of the small … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Look at How Statistics can be Misleading [Video]
Statistics are persuasive. So much so that people, organizations, and whole countries base some of their most important decisions on organized data. But any set of statistics might have something lurking inside it that can turn the results completely upside down. Mark Liddell investigates Simpson’s paradox. [TED Ed] The post A Look at How Statistics can be Misleading [Video] appeared … [Link]
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