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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 » Buckingham Palace virtual reality tour will make you dream of high tea with the Queen

Wednesday 20 January 23:55:46 UTC 2016

Bukc90Feed-tw Feed-fb Traveling to the world's most historic sites via virtual reality is still not very common, but a rich interactive peek inside one of the UK's most exclusive structures proves that VR tours are definitely the future "Buckingham Palace Expedition" takes viewers on a 360-degree exploration of the royal residence's interior, led by guides who reveal some of its secrets See … [Link]

Mashable » One of Pope Francis' Fiats is up for auction

Wednesday 20 January 23:53:59 UTC 2016

Ap_791635443764Feed-tw Feed-fbLater this month, you'll have a chance to buy one of the two Fiat 500Ls that Pope Francis was driven around in during his visit to Philadelphia last September. See also: This motorcycle can transform into a jet ski in under 5 seconds The dark gray four-door Fiat is hitting the auction block on Jan. 29 as part of the Philadelphia … [Link]

Mashable » Latino, Asian and Native American actors aren't at the Oscars, either

Wednesday 20 January 23:46:04 UTC 2016

Oscar2Feed-tw Feed-fbOscar diversity is more than a black and white issue. It's widely known that the Academy Awards failed to nominate a single nonwhite actor. Though that discussion has largely focused on the exclusion of black actors, the Academy Awards' record has a serious dearth of any type of diversity Conversations about inclusion can easily extend beyond the lack of black nominees … [Link]

Mashable » Sweet kangaroo recovering after a wildfire is equal parts sad and adorable

Wednesday 20 January 23:38:23 UTC 2016

Kangaroo-castFeed-tw Feed-fbNothing can keep this little guy down. A wildfire started by lightning destroyed more than 160 properties and caused at least two deaths in Waroona, in south western Australia, on Jan. 7. Many animals in the area were deeply affected by the event, including this joey, who was rescued by a local animal clinic. See also: Affectionate kangaroo will hug your … [Link]

Popular Science » Fall(out) Guy Part 3

Wednesday 20 January 23:33:03 UTC 2016

More on the different types of isotopes you may encounter in a post-apocalyptic scenario next time. For now, it's important to add that fallout isn't just of the radioactive variety. Here's Phil: You can get fallout from any light particulate floating through the air. Volcanic ash, fuel smoke coming up the stack from cargo ships, forest fires. If you've ever … [Link]

Mashable » How to name the possible ninth planet in our solar system

Wednesday 20 January 23:23:53 UTC 2016

Planet-9-orbit1Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Wednesday, a team of scientists revealed new evidence that a large planet may be orbiting the sun from the outskirts of the solar system. If such a world exists, it would be the ninth major planet in the solar system. While researchers have no direct evidence of the object, they did see strange perturbations in the orbits of objects deep … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » SparkPost Launches Developer Hub for Free Email Delivery Service

Wednesday 20 January 23:22:25 UTC 2016

Do you know if your emails reach your users' inbox? You may see clicks and opens, but are you sure all your emails arrived? SparkPost offers this certainty to developers for free or at low cost, all via an API. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Craft.ai, Mapme, Fieldbook, Tallyfy, Languagelayer

Wednesday 20 January 23:21:00 UTC 2016

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Slashdot » Facebook's Android App Gains Privacy-Enhancing Tor Support

Wednesday 20 January 23:17:00 UTC 2016

Mark Wilson writes: Back towards the end of 2014, Facebook unveiled a new .onion address that allowed Tor users to visit the social network securely. Following on from this, the company is now giving Android users the ability to browse the site using Tor and the Facebook app. Security, privacy and anonymity may be words readily associated with Tor, but … [Link]

Mashable » Beards may not be that gross, after all

Wednesday 20 January 23:14:29 UTC 2016

BeardedhipsterFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Beards have had a tough time of it lately. Whether it's fashionistas declaring beards dead, or misleading experiments calling your facial hair unhygienic, it's easy to feel ganged up on if you're sporting a bit of fuzz. New research might just hold the answer to all your beard-related quandaries, however. Clean-shaven hospital workers were more than three times as likely … [Link]

Mashable » Share what you've learned in love for a fun new Mashable project

Wednesday 20 January 23:04:09 UTC 2016

42-72774124Feed-tw Feed-fbA good relationship is also a crash course in love — it inspires you to constantly learn and grow. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, Mashable wants to know: What has your relationship taught you about love? There is no lesson too big or too small. Whether you've been with your significant other for six months or 50 years, we want to … [Link]

Mashable » 'City on Fire' review: A beautiful fireworks show that goes on too long

Wednesday 20 January 22:53:18 UTC 2016

Fireworks-nycFeed-tw Feed-fbEditor’s note: This is our second review of City on Fire, this month's MashableReads book club pick. You can read the first review here. Here's the Periscope and Meerkat links to watch our meetup with the author Garth Risk Hallberg live Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. ET. There's something very visceral about fireworks. They are meant to appeal to our most base … [Link]

Mashable » A homeless woman gave birth near the Vatican. Then the church offered her a place to stay.

Wednesday 20 January 22:52:31 UTC 2016

Ap_895207306606Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Vatican has offered a place to stay to a homeless woman who gave birth on a piece of cardboard near St. Peter's Square in Vatican City early Wednesday. She's considering it. Italian police said a patrol stopped to help the woman after she gave birth in a square just beyond Vatican territory at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday, when temperatures … [Link]

Mashable » The religious right is trying to do what everyone else has failed to do: Stop Donald Trump

Wednesday 20 January 22:43:38 UTC 2016

Donald-trump-iowa-hatFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — With less than two weeks until the Iowa caucuses, top social conservatives are sounding the alarm bells, hoping they can do what the GOP establishment has been spectacularly unable to do: Stop Donald Trump. But Sarah Palin isn't ready to let that happen. Trump rarely addresses social issues and, although he's since changed position, he backed legal abortion for … [Link]

Mashable » Nest confirms its smart thermostat quietly leaked user data

Wednesday 20 January 22:37:09 UTC 2016

NestFeed-tw Feed-fbNest has long been the darling of the smart home industry, but the company recently confirmed its web-connected smart thermostat, known for learning the behavior of owners and saving them money, had been quietly leaking data But don't freak out yet. It's not as bad as it sounds In a report published to the site Freedom to Tinker and presented at … [Link]

Mashable » Recipe for lamb curry with basmati rice

Wednesday 20 January 22:36:39 UTC 2016

Cw1h106_standalonewordpress_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbIn this episode of Cooking With One Hand, creator and host David Vos is sharing a recipe that has sharing at its heart. It was developed by a woman named Sattie Pal who took the flavors of Puerto Rico and melded them with spices of India to create a truly unique lamb curry dish. It's got enough heat to get you … [Link]

Slashdot » More Air Force Drones Are Crashing Than Ever As Mysterious New Problems Emerge

Wednesday 20 January 22:35:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 points out that a record number of Air Force drones crashed in major accidents last year. Leading the accident count is the Reaper which has seen a number of sudden electrical failures. The Washington Post reports: "A record number of Air Force drones crashed in major accidents last year, documents show, straining the U.S. military's fleet of robotic aircraft … [Link]

Popular Science » Tiny, Ancient T. Rex Relative Found In Wales

Wednesday 20 January 22:32:59 UTC 2016

Bob Nicholls Dracoraptor hanigani An artist's impression of the oldest Jurassic dinosaur ever found in the United Kingdom. You can find all kinds of things on a beach. Lost sunglasses, loose change, seashells, the fossilized remains of a dinosaur. You know, the usual. In 2014, fossil hunters found the remains of a dinosaur on a rocky Welsh beach after a … [Link]

Mashable » Half of Americans who aren't LGBTQ think the fight for equality is over

Wednesday 20 January 22:13:29 UTC 2016

Lgbt-rightsFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen it comes to the future of LGBTQ activism, a major obstacle is that many non-LGBTQ people don’t see a need for that activism to exist at all. According to a new study released Wednesday by GLAAD, half of all non-LGBTQ Americans believe that "gay people have the same rights as everyone else." It's a statement GLAAD calls false — and … [Link]

Mashable » Comedians, video accuse Amy Schumer of stealing jokes

Wednesday 20 January 22:13:28 UTC 2016

Amyschumer1Feed-tw Feed-fbAmy Schumer had an unusually exciting and extraordinarily successful 2015 — so it naturally follows that she's now being hit with accusations of joke theft On Wednesday, a video surfaced on Vimeo titled "Amy Schumer is a Joke Thief." The almost six-and-a-half-minute compilation splices together footage from Schumer's HBO special, her Emmy-award-winning sketch show Inside Amy Schumer and her film Trainwreck … [Link]

Mashable » Washington, D.C., plans giant 'Star Wars'-themed snowball fight

Wednesday 20 January 22:03:20 UTC 2016

Dupont-snowball-fight1Feed-tw Feed-fbWashington, D.C.-based Star Wars fans, there's been an awakening. Have you felt it? As the nation's capital prepares for the massive snowstorm headed its way this week, the Washington D.C. Snowball Fight Association has scheduled a giant Star Wars-themed snowball fight for Saturday at Dupont Circle Fountain. The event's nerdy title: "Snow Wars: The Snowball Strikes Back." See also: Washington D.C. … [Link]

Mashable » Family completely loses it over a spider

Wednesday 20 January 22:02:35 UTC 2016

Spider-scareFeed-tw Feed-fb Arachnophobia runs deep with this family. This father quickly turned from an admirable figure in the house to a complete screaming shame after he accidentally brings a spider into the house when he walked through a spider web. The whole incident was captured on a Nest cam, which provided no security for the intruding spider. Katy Perry clearly hasn't been … [Link]

Mashable » Photographer finds beautiful way to capture images of camera-shy girlfriend

Wednesday 20 January 22:00:32 UTC 2016

BookFeed-tw Feed-fbPhotographer Mikaël Theimer always carries his camera with him, but Marion — his girlfriend of more than six years — isn’t always excited to be the camera’s center of attention Theimer’s girlfriend is so camera-shy that he created a series of photographs featuring her hiding from the camera. The photographs show Marion bashfully modeling on her daily adventures with Theimer See … [Link]

Mashable » This gigantic snow maze is set to crack a Guinness World Record

Wednesday 20 January 22:00:21 UTC 2016

IcecleanFeed-tw Feed-fbWhile you might get a little lost in this snow maze, there are various items for you to discover in the great blocks of ice. Best part? Free admission. Time to start planning your next trip to Poland.Full story: http://on.mash.to/1QeXcbT Read more…More about Snow, Guinness World Record, Watercooler, Videos, and Poland [Link]

Mashable » This motorcycle can transform into a jet ski in under 5 seconds

Wednesday 20 January 21:59:06 UTC 2016

Gibbs-biski-5Feed-tw Feed-fb Debating between a motorcycle and a jet ski? You can now have the best of both worlds. The Biski is the amalgam of the words "motorbike" and "jet ski," which Gibbs is combining into one vehicle. Granted, it looks like a contraption Batman might ride if he were to lose his fortune, gain 40 pounds and move to Florida. But … [Link]

Mashable » Britney Spears Googled a picture of corn to post to Instagram, because why not

Wednesday 20 January 21:53:26 UTC 2016

Britney_with_corn_1024Feed-tw Feed-fbInstagram is Britney's world, and we're just living in it. The original Queen B is known to post photos of the things she loves, such as her children or a nice bread basket See also: A Man Added Himself to Every Frame of a Britney Spears Music Video A photo posted by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on Dec 27, 2015 at 11:20pm … [Link]

Mashable » Adele will perform at the Grammys for the first time in four years

Wednesday 20 January 21:53:24 UTC 2016

Ap_457005644223Feed-tw Feed-fbEven though she isn't eligible to win any awards this year, Adele could still end up stealing the show at the Grammys next month The record-shattering singer, already a 10-time Grammy Award-winner, was among the headliners announced for the 58th Grammy Awards on Wednesday, along with rapper Kendrick Lama r— who leads the pack of nominees this year with 11 nods … [Link]

Slashdot » Do the Risks of BYOD Outweigh the Benefits? (Video)

Wednesday 20 January 21:52:00 UTC 2016

Steve Hasselbach is a Senior Solutions Architect (AKA Marketing Guy — but he's also a serious techie) for Peak 10, a datacenter company. In his work he deals with his clients' security problems, and often shakes his head at how security unconscious so many businesses are, even after endless publicity about corporate IT security holes costing companies millions of dollars. … [Link]

Mashable » Game developers are very excited about esports — and warming to VR

Wednesday 20 January 21:50:25 UTC 2016

Esports-stockFeed-tw Feed-fbEsports and virtual reality are both here to stay. That's the big takeaway from a survey of more than 2,000 North American game developers released on Wednesday. The annual "State of the Industry" report, sponsored by the Game Developer's Conference and organized by UBM Game Network, found that an impressive 88% of polled developers see a bright, sustainable future in the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Darth Vader Infant Bodysuit Poses a Choking Hazard [Pic]

Wednesday 20 January 21:33:54 UTC 2016

vader Is anyone really surprised? I mean, It does feature Darth Vader after all! 🙂 Please note that these bodysuits were sold at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and aboard Disney-themed cruise ships during most of 2015. [More Info: Consumer Product Safety Commission | Via Gizmodo] The post This Darth Vader Infant Bodysuit Poses a Choking Hazard [Pic] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Largest Prime Number Discovered

Wednesday 20 January 21:29:12 UTC 2016

The record for the largest discovered prime number has fallen for the first time in nearly three years. The new largest runs to 22 million digits, five million more than the previous record. The number in question is 274,207,281-1 (known also as M74207281) and, as is often the case these days, was discovered through the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search, … [Link]

Mashable » Killer Mike defends Bernie Sanders in a tweetstorm about slavery, reparations

Wednesday 20 January 21:25:46 UTC 2016

Bernie-sanders-killer-mikeFeed-tw Feed-fbKiller Mike, the Atlanta rapper and political activist who endorsed Bernie Sanders, went on a Twitter tear defending the Vermont senator from criticism from Ta-Nehisi Coates Coates, a National Book Award winner and prolific writer on the issue of race, published a critique of Sanders in The Atlantic arguing that "Sanders's radicalism has failed in the ancient fight against white supremacy." … [Link]

Mashable » The woman who fought Michigan officials to save Flint

Wednesday 20 January 21:19:31 UTC 2016

2016-01-20-mona-hanna-attishaFeed-tw Feed-fbFor almost two years, the children in Flint, Michigan, were drinking lead. The poisoning of drinking water in the city — a result of officials trying to save money by switching its water supply — finally received national attention this month, with President Barack Obama meeting the city's mayor on Tuesday and declaring a state of emergency, and Gov. Rick Snyder … [Link]

Slashdot » The Russian Plan To Use Space Mirrors To Turn Night Into Day

Wednesday 20 January 21:10:00 UTC 2016

merbs writes: Throughout the early 90s, a team of Russian astronomers and engineers were hellbent on literally turning night into day. By shining a giant mirror onto the earth from space, they figured they could bring sunlight to the depths of night, extending the workday, cutting back on lighting costs and allowing laborers to toil longer. If this sounds a … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Doodles Come to Life in These Awesome Short Vine Videos

Wednesday 20 January 21:00:01 UTC 2016

Vine user Pinot is really talented at “doodling,” and in this series of Star Wars inspired vine videos, he uses his incredible drawing skills to make his illustrations “jump out” of the pages where he created them, literally. [Source: Pinot on Vine.co | Via Nerdist] The post Star Wars Doodles Come to Life in These Awesome Short Vine Videos appeared … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch A Drone Helicopter Release A Driverless Ground Vehicle

Wednesday 20 January 20:56:08 UTC 2016

Screenshot by author, from YouTube Unmanned Blackhawk Carries Robot Vehicle Robots are part of the future of war. They’re not the present, yet, and robots replacing all humans on a battlefield is still a long way away in the futue — it if happens at all. But that doesn’t mean robots aren’t coming. The current phrase-of-choice at the Pentagon is … [Link]

Mashable » Giant maze made entirely of ice will be the biggest in the world

Wednesday 20 January 20:50:31 UTC 2016

IcemazeFeed-tw Feed-fb If you're looking to get lost while getting chilly, the giant maze made entirely of blocks of ice in the resort town of Zakopane, Poland, is the place you want to be See also: Students build one of Leonardo da Vinci's bridges — out of ice Right next to the Great Krokiew ski jumping venue, the maze is set to … [Link]

Popular Science » 'Star Wars Episode VIII' Release Date Now Set For December 2017

Wednesday 20 January 20:47:54 UTC 2016

Star Wars/Disney/Lucasfilm Star Wars: The Force Awakens battle still X-Wings face-off against TIE Fighters oncemore in the new 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' Is your Force awakened enough yet? After managing the twin feats of living up to fan expectations and smashing every box office record placed before it, Star Wars: The Force Awakens ended on a dramatic reveal, and … [Link]

Popular Science » This Is What It's Like To Use NYC's New Free Public Wi-Fi

Wednesday 20 January 20:46:09 UTC 2016

LinkNYC The temperature hovered around freezing in New York City on Tuesday evening and my exposed hands were started to go numb, turning clumsy and slow in the cold. My phone's battery was sluggish in the frigid air, and the screen was lagging. My internet connection, however, was flying. Yesterday, LinkNYC blessed the streets of Manhattan with free public Wi-Fi, … [Link]

Mashable » Freezing temperatures add new danger for refugees in Europe

Wednesday 20 January 20:44:07 UTC 2016

Ap_55504570484Feed-tw Feed-fbThousands of refugees and migrants making their way along the Balkan route through Europe this winter are at risk of life-threatening hypothermia, aid groups warn Temperatures along portions of the route into western Europe plummeted below -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 Celcius) on Tuesday. With little to protect them against the elements, the huge population of people is one of the most … [Link]

Mashable » Sorry, 'Star Wars' fans: You'll have to wait even longer for 'Episode VIII'

Wednesday 20 January 20:43:26 UTC 2016

Rey1Feed-tw Feed-fbCan’t wait to find out Rey's origin story, hear Luke Skywalker speak or see what happens next to Kylo Ren? Already, the wait for the still-untitled Star Wars: Episode VIII was interminable; the movie was set for release in May 2017. But Lucasfilm announced Wednesday morning that we actually won't get to see it until Dec. 15, 2017. See also: J.J. … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Exec Says Isis Must Be Locked Out of the Open Web

Wednesday 20 January 20:28:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes with this story about Director of Google Ideas Jared Cohen and his talk with the Royal Institute of International Affairs about stopping terrorists online. Cohen contends that the best way to fight them online is to keep them confined to the dark web. The Guardian reports: "Google's head of ideas, tasked with building tools to fight … [Link]

Mashable » The Omnishopper: Meet the future of consumer commerce

Wednesday 20 January 20:16:58 UTC 2016

Mastercard-onmishopperFeed-tw Feed-fb Technological innovation affects and changes the way we do pretty much everything — and the way we shop is no exception. In fact, technology has helped create the "Omnishopper" — a brand new kind of confident consumer who uses technology to educate themselves on the purchasing choices they make. To learn even more about the Omnishopper and what it means … [Link]

Mashable » iJustine tests some thin tech at CES 2016, and the results are not good

Wednesday 20 January 20:16:57 UTC 2016

Screen-shot-2016-01-20-at-11.41.06-amFeed-tw Feed-fb CES is a great place to see some super-advanced tech prototypes, but it's important to manage your own expectations — because a lot of gizmos don't exactly work as advertised This is true in realm of thin tech, a trend that has quickly embedded itself in electronics culture, and was proved-out on the exhibition floor of CES 2016 Watch as … [Link]

Mashable » Show us your most beautifully manipulated photos for this week's photo challenge

Wednesday 20 January 20:16:56 UTC 2016

Dell_photochallenge_bannerFeed-tw Feed-fbWith the variety of photo editing software out there, you can really take creativity to new heights. Through effects and editing, Photoshop users and digital artists know how to make the impossible possible. For this week's photo challenge, brought to you by Mashable and Dell, we want you to give us your best shot at photo manipulation. We joined forces with Dell … [Link]

Mashable » Tiny newborn twins reach for each other's hands

Wednesday 20 January 20:05:43 UTC 2016

Twinshandholding_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fb The family who nuzzles together, stays together While one dad was enjoying time with his newborn twins, a magical sibling moment occurred — the babies had their first hand holding. The two infants, named Maddie and Christian, are a dazzling image to their family who can be heard cooing in the backward. Plus, that tiny baby hand movement really is … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » T-SHIRT: Kylo Ren as “Matt” the Undercover Boss

Wednesday 20 January 20:00:12 UTC 2016

You’ve seen the SNL sketch, now the t-shirt is here. Just $14 for the next 3 days. [RADAR TECHNICIAN – $14] The post T-SHIRT: Kylo Ren as “Matt” the Undercover Boss appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » R. Kelly continues to deny sexual abuse allegations, knowledge of Dave Chappelle

Wednesday 20 January 19:59:59 UTC 2016

RkellyFeed-tw Feed-fbThe last time R. Kelly sat down for an interview, it didn't go so well But the controversial R&B star's new conversation with writer Chris Heath for GQ covers a wide range of subjects, including sexual abuse, Aaliyah and sleeping in an actual closet. He also spontaneously breaks out into "I Believe I Can Fly" on the roof of the Sears … [Link]

Mashable » Sarah Palin blames son's arrest on PTSD, President Obama

Wednesday 20 January 19:56:51 UTC 2016

Palin-trump-rallyFeed-tw Feed-fb WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, seemed on Wednesday to blame President Obama for how veterans returning home from war are treated. Speaking in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at her first campaign appearance since endorsing Donald Trump for president, Palin addressed what she called the "elephant in the room." See also: Sarah Palin's oldest son arrested in domestic … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tom Clancy’s The Division: Agent Origins [Short Movies]

Wednesday 20 January 19:55:02 UTC 2016

One game, 4 short movies by 4 brilliant Youtube channels. Just watch them all, they’re all really good. Inspired by the groundbreaking video game and created in collaboration with innovative YouTube powerhouses CorridorDigital, RocketJump, and Devin Supertramp, Ubisoft proudly presents Tom Clancy’s The Division™: Agent Origins. This thrilling live action video series follows the lives of four agents of The … [Link]

Mashable » Chrome is about to get a lot faster with new compression algorithm

Wednesday 20 January 19:53:22 UTC 2016

Chrome-11Feed-tw Feed-fbThe speed of your Chrome browser is about to go up. That's thanks to Google  rolling out a new data-compression algorithm, which will speed up your web browsing by reducing file sizes. Google employee Ilya Grigorik announced on Google+ that the Brotli compression algorithm will be coming soon to Chrome. Brotli is currently in beta, and advanced Chrome Canary users can … [Link]

Mashable » Live Grammys telecast means no more west coast FOMO this year

Wednesday 20 January 19:50:54 UTC 2016

GrammyawardsFeed-tw Feed-fbTired of people on Twitter spoiling the Grammy Awards every year? Fret no more, west coast (and Mountain Time states): the Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the ceremony will be shown live nationwide this year, for the first time in the telecast's 58 years of existence. For decades, CBS has postponed the telecast by three hours for west coast stations, leading … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter celebrates Penguin Awareness Day by overflowing with penguins

Wednesday 20 January 19:48:17 UTC 2016

Penguin-awarenessFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you weren't aware that Jan. 20 is Penguin Awareness Day, one of the world's most important holidays, then Twitter is here to up your awareness. See also: Cincinnati Zoo named its newest baby penguin Bowie It's #PenguinAwarenessDay! <3 Here's a graceful baby penguin to celebrate. RT to pass it onpic.twitter.com/FFEkd2NM58 — Greenpeace UK (@GreenpeaceUK) January 20, 2016 You should definitely be aware of this penguin, because he's aware of you#penguinawarenessday pic.twitter.com/AcCKjT8mKb — Penguin Random House (@penguinrandom) January 20, 2016 Bit shaky, but did you know penguins love bubbles? #PenguinAwarenessDay @EdinburghZoo pic.twitter.com/gdMvd1pd7k — Anna Roper (@annalouiseroper) January 20, 2016 Read more... More about Twitter, Animals, Watercooler, and Penguins [Link]

Slashdot » Serious Flaw Patched In Intel Driver Update Utility

Wednesday 20 January 19:45:00 UTC 2016

itwbennett writes: The flaw in a utility that helps users download the latest drivers for their Intel hardware components stems from the tool using unencrypted HTTP connections to check for driver updates. It was discovered by researchers from Core Security and was reported to Intel in November. The Core Security researchers found that the utility was checking for new driver … [Link]

Mashable » Consent makes you better at sex

Wednesday 20 January 19:42:19 UTC 2016

Sexy-consentFeed-tw Feed-fbNever take sex advice from George Lawlor. The 19-year-old Warwick University student made headlines in October when, after receiving a Facebook invite to a campus event titled “I Heart Consent," he wrote an essay for The Tab Warwick about why he didn’t “need” consent education. He included an image of him holding a sign that read “This is not what a … [Link]

Mashable » A large, unknown 9th planet lurks in our solar system, evidence suggests

Wednesday 20 January 19:12:29 UTC 2016

Planet-9-1Feed-tw Feed-fbA huge planet thought to lurk on the outskirts of our solar system could upend the way we understand our cosmic neighborhood. New evidence suggests that a never-before-observed large planet between the sizes of Earth and Neptune may be circling the sun once every 10,000 to 20,000 Earth years. If directly observed, this planet — nicknamed Planet Nine — could fill … [Link]

Popular Science » Audi's Autonomous Vehicle Gets Track Days

Wednesday 20 January 19:08:03 UTC 2016

Audi USA "Robby" the autonomous Audi RS 7 at Sonoma Raceway While other autonomous vehicle tests are being carried out on closed campuses and simulated streets, Audi has decided to test at the track. Audi engineers will be working with their counterparts at the Volkswagen Group Electronics Research Lab in Silicon Valley to test highly automated vehicles – or piloted … [Link]

Slashdot »  Adblock Plus Blocked From Attending Online Ad Industry's Big Annual Conference

Wednesday 20 January 19:03:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Adblock Plus has been uninvited to the upcoming IAB Leadership Summit and is having its registration fee refunded. The company was informed of the cancellation in an email with little explanation. A company blog post reads in part: "Unfortunately, the top brass at the US IAB don't want us coming to their Leadership Summit next week … [Link]

Mashable » These energetic huskies can't wait for Britain's biggest sled dog race to begin

Wednesday 20 January 19:00:56 UTC 2016

72Feed-tw Feed-fbFrom big pups to little pups, canine competitors are getting ready to race in the 33rd annual Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Aviemore Sled Dog Rally. The sledders and their huskies practice at a forest course in Feshiebridge, Scotland, to prepare for the actual event in Loch Morlich near Aviemore. Every year since 1984, the snowy forests around Aviemore are … [Link]

New Scientist – News » This may be the world’s oldest Jurassic dinosaur fossil

Wednesday 20 January 19:00:39 UTC 2016

The well-preserved bones of a juvenile meat-eating dinosaur found in Wales promise to reveal secrets about how Jurassic species diversified [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Three Days to Fix a Bug [Comic]

Wednesday 20 January 19:00:34 UTC 2016

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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SUICIDE SQUAD Trailer: Easter Eggs, References & Things Missed!

Wednesday 20 January 18:56:26 UTC 2016

From Mr. Sunday Movies: The new Suicide Squad trailer has landed! So I’m gonna do that thing that I normally do including a breakdown of at Easter Eggs, references, things Missed and cameos. This time around we get a better look at the whole team which includes Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Slipknot, Katana, El Diablo, Enchantress Killer, Croc and a surprisingly … [Link]

Mashable » Washington, D.C. hasn't seen a blizzard like this in nearly 100 years

Wednesday 20 January 18:55:32 UTC 2016

EcmwfsnowtotalFeed-tw Feed-fbIt could be one of the top three largest snowstorms of all time in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore The storm, which the Weather Channel is calling "Jonas," is poised to blast the region with wind-driven heavy snow, sleet and perhaps some rain beginning on Friday and lasting straight through the weekend. The snowfall totals — some are predicting that more than … [Link]

Mashable » Poor sheep stranded on mountainside for days, keeps calm 'til rescue

Wednesday 20 January 18:51:34 UTC 2016

Sheepclean2-1Feed-tw Feed-fbWelsh rescuers lowered themselves more than 328 feet in the wind and rain to get to stranded sheep. All in a day's work.Read more: http://on.mash.to/20eMA1b Read more…More about Uk, Animal, Viral Video, Watercooler, and Videos [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » NGINX Announces 8th Release of its Application Delivery Platform

Wednesday 20 January 18:34:01 UTC 2016

NGINX announced the latest release of its application delivery platform: NGINX Plus Release 8 (R8). The key features delivered with R8 include OAuth Technology Preview, production ready HTTP/2 implementation, an on-the-fly reconfiguration API, and scalable caching for large video files. [Link]

Mashable » Guy fakes a flight emergency before proposing to his girlfriend

Wednesday 20 January 18:33:45 UTC 2016

Thumb3Feed-tw Feed-fb Reddit user ogotrice took to the skies to give his girlfriend what must have been the closest thing to a heart attack one could possibly simulate. Taking after a video posted a couple years ago, ogotrice faked a control malfunction while flying, and had his girlfriend read a series of emergency instructions, culminating in a directive to initiative "ring engagement procedure." Bonus points for the Golden … [Link]

Mashable » Medieval chastity belts: Scary, uncomfortable and probably fake

Wednesday 20 January 18:32:16 UTC 2016

ChastitybeltthumbFeed-tw Feed-fbc. 1400A chastity belt with serrated metal teeth.Image: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty ImagesNote: the authenticity and specific dating of these artifacts is uncertain.Chastity belts — iron locking contraptions placed around the genitalia of women — were supposedly first used to prevent knights' wives and partners from falling to temptation while knights were away for years at a time.However, recent research indicates this is … [Link]

Mashable » What's so special about Facebook React compared to other front-end frameworks?

Wednesday 20 January 18:30:28 UTC 2016

Aad116_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fb In this Ask A Dev, Web Developer DJ Karasek gives developers a better idea of what makes Facebook React stand out from the front-end framework crowd (aside from its name) For starters, React allows you to combine CSS, Java, and other code docs into one file using JSX, but that's not all. DJ also talks about React’s virtual DOM, and … [Link]

Popular Science » Watch This Fireproof Drone Not Burn

Wednesday 20 January 18:28:30 UTC 2016

Screenshot by author, from YouTube Fireproof Drone Survives Fire Drones should go where humans can’t. Remotely controlled or autonomous flying robots are at their best when they’re flying into danger, like this wall-crawling, flying drone from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Built to scout the insides of flaming buildings before firefighters arrive, this drone can withstand … [Link]

Mashable » 5 significant trends that will define the world’s forests in 2016

Wednesday 20 January 18:20:03 UTC 2016

ForestFeed-tw Feed-fbThe past year has been a momentous time for the world’s forests, with both good and bad news. Fasten your seat belts, because 2016 promises to be another roller-coaster ride. Here I highlight five factors that could have a big impact on forests this year. For further discussion, see this insightful analysis by environmental journalist Rhett Butler. 1. Collapsing commodity prices The ripple effects … [Link]

Popular Science » Apple's New Music Memos app Is Your Acoustic Notepad

Wednesday 20 January 18:19:29 UTC 2016

Apple Apple's new Music Memos app lets musicians record musical ideas, with a few special features. Apple refreshed its music software today, in the form of an updated GarageBand and a new app called Music Memos. The new Music Memos app is basically a retooled Voice Memos, but with a bunch of great features for musicians. (Don't worry, Voice Memos … [Link]

Slashdot » Open-Source GPU Used For Research

Wednesday 20 January 18:19:00 UTC 2016

Theovon writes: For quite some time now, "open hardware" enthusiasts have had access to a number of open source CPUs, including OpenRISC. However, it wasn't until recently that there has been any kind of open source GPU. In 2014, the Vertical Research Group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced MIAOW. MIAOW is in many ways a clone of the AMD … [Link]

Mashable » 'Far Cry Primal' trailer challenges you to 'rise above extinction'

Wednesday 20 January 18:18:06 UTC 2016

Far-cry-primalFeed-tw Feed-fb Dinosaurs didn't go extinct because of a giant asteroid collision or erupting volcanoes. Clearly, they were just big, dumb bird-lizards that didn't want survival badly enough. Takkar, the tribal hunter hero of Far Cry Primal, doesn't have that problem. He's ready to singlehandedly take down the Stone Age in his quest to keep the Wenja people safe. This trailer doesn't shed much more light on the … [Link]

Mashable » James Franco to star opposite James Franco in HBO porn drama

Wednesday 20 January 18:13:30 UTC 2016

JamesfrancoFeed-tw Feed-fbFor reasons known only to himself, James Franco is reportedly going to star in an upcoming HBO series about the porn industry in the 1970s and '80s. His main costar? James Franco, of course. See also: Anticipated HBO series 'Westworld' takes production hiatus The Deuce — created by David Simon, the mind behind The Wire and Treme — follows the turbulent … [Link]

Popular Science » Robots That Could Decompose When They're No Longer Needed

Wednesday 20 January 18:09:34 UTC 2016

xcaballe (CC licensed) Non-biodegradable robots may one day be a thing of the past. Scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) are developing materials that could allow robots to decompose at the end of their lives, much like humans, according to Reuters. Most robots are made of plastic and metal, which are non-biodegradable. But researchers at the the IIT’s … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Grisly massacre site in Africa reveals one of the earliest wars

Wednesday 20 January 18:06:45 UTC 2016

Ten skeletons found near Lake Turkana in Kenya show signs of violent death in the oldest known incident of hunter-gatherer warfare, 10,000 years ago [Link]

New Scientist – News » Meet the animals that are defying odds by escaping extinction

Wednesday 20 January 18:06:44 UTC 2016

Against a backdrop of wide-scale extinctions some animal species have survived a close shave with extinction and are recovering [Link]

Mashable » Now you can obsessively analyze Steven Avery's full trial transcripts

Wednesday 20 January 18:01:50 UTC 2016

Steven-avery2Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen Steven Avery was tried for murder in 2007, the Internet wasn't part of the investigation. But in a post-Serial world that binged Netflix's Making A Murderer in record time, Avery's alleged crimes are once again in the public eye — and now persistent fans finally have access to his full trial transcripts. See also: Will there be a season 2 … [Link]

Mashable » Watch a song get made in real time with Google Docs and Hangouts

Wednesday 20 January 18:00:36 UTC 2016

Gogole-song-challengeFeed-tw Feed-fb When you think of Google Docs, professional songwriting is likely not the first activity that comes to mind. That may change when you see this video from indie rocker Sad13 and hip hop artist Lizzo, who used Google's software to write a song together in real time. See also: Google Docs now lets you type without typing at all Though … [Link]

Mashable » Your neck is probably killing you, and this wearable wants to help

Wednesday 20 January 17:54:45 UTC 2016

Alex-wearable-lifestyleFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you own a smartphone or laptop, you know all too well about the pains that come with using one. Your neck, your back and your shoulders suffer from long hours hunched over your device. You’re not alone in this. In a 2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey, 28.1% of adults in the U.S. reported having pain in their … [Link]

Mashable » Soon you'll be able to watch all the Super Bowl ads in one place

Wednesday 20 January 17:49:22 UTC 2016

Budweiser-adFeed-tw Feed-fbGet your game face ready, because it's already Super Bowl ad season. YouTube is kicking off its yearly AdBlitz program on Wednesday, providing a platform for Super Bowl advertisers to release their magnum opuses ahead of the game and a way for Google to get in on the biggest day in advertising Just a reminder — there's still more than two … [Link]

Mashable » The designer bringing genderless clothing to the masses

Wednesday 20 January 17:43:40 UTC 2016

598502529gs005_nicola_formichetti_launch_party_ss16Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Nicola Formichetti likes to do things a little differently. But then, his career trajectory differs somewhat from your average fashion designer. The 38-year-old cut his teeth working on fashion magazines like Dazed and Confused and Harper's Bazaar USA, before being drafted as Lady Gaga's stylist. Currently creative director of Diesel, Formichetti has recently launched the denim brand's latest ad … [Link]

Mashable » 'You cannot silence our voice': Bomber hits defiant Afghan media company

Wednesday 20 January 17:40:07 UTC 2016

Ap_41324226546Feed-tw Feed-fbA bomber blew up a bus carrying employees of Afghanistan's largest media organization on Wednesday, leaving seven people dead and 26 others wounded. The dead included five men and two women, Kabul's police chief said. Six of those killed were staffers of the Moby Group, a privately-owned media and entertainment company that has been threatened by the Taliban in the past. … [Link]

Slashdot » Rights Groups Push For Strong Broadband Privacy Rules

Wednesday 20 January 17:37:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: A coalition of rights groups has sent a letter to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission asking for tougher privacy regulations on providers of broadband internet services. The letter was sent by the ACLU, the EFF, Public Citizen, and over 50 other groups. "Critics say broadband providers are already harvesting huge amounts of consumer data for use … [Link]

Mashable » This East Coast blizzard will kill your travel plans. What to do next.

Wednesday 20 January 17:32:46 UTC 2016

Snowy_planeFeed-tw Feed-fbA blizzard is expected to hit the East Coast, centering on the Washington, D.C. area, on Friday and Saturday, dropping up to 30 inches or more of snow. In addition, high winds of 40 to 60 miles per hour will pound the region from coastal Virginia north to the New York City region. These winds alone, even without the snow, will … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is no longer a billionaire as of today

Wednesday 20 January 17:31:56 UTC 2016

Jack-dorseyFeed-tw Feed-fbThe volatile stock market has claimed a new victim: Jack Dorsey's billionaire status Dorsey, the tech CEO multi-tasker who runs both Square and Twitter, saw his net worth fall below $1 billion on Wednesday as shares in both of his companies collapsed amid a broader market downturn, according to an estimate of his wealth from Forbes The founder's paper wealth, once … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Creepy Animatronic Baby Looks Unsettlingly Real [Video]

Wednesday 20 January 17:30:12 UTC 2016

This animatronic baby was built by the folks over at Millennium FX and is shown with and without skin in the video above to showcase the marvelous complexity of the robotic baby. Update: And here’s another video featuring the “premature” animatronic baby that was build for “This Little Life (2003).” [neillgorton | Via LS] The post Creepy Animatronic Baby Looks … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Hints that ‘Planet Nine’ may exist on edge of our solar system

Wednesday 20 January 17:19:34 UTC 2016

An unusual alignment between the orbits of six small bodies in the Kuiper belt suggests there is an undiscovered planet 10 times the mass of Earth [Link]

Mashable » Sam Smith left 'speechless' after seeing friend racially abused

Wednesday 20 January 17:16:57 UTC 2016

Sam-smithFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON – British singer Sam Smith has expressed his disbelief at seeing a friend racially abused in London. In a series of tweets the "Stay With Me" singer said that he was left "speechless" after witnessing the event on a night out in the capital. Just experienced my friend getting verbally abused racially in London. I am absolutely SPEECHLESS. — Sam … [Link]

Mashable » Crisis? What crisis? Russians are reportedly happier than ever

Wednesday 20 January 17:07:31 UTC 2016

Ap_706472813413Feed-tw Feed-fbRussia’s ruble dropped to an all-time low on Wednesday, hit hard by falling oil prices. The ruble is falling faster than i can joke about it. vvp. — Vladimir Putin (@DarthPutinKGB) January 20, 2016 Falling to nearly 82 rubles to the U.S. dollar, the Russian ruble is now the worst performing currency in the worldLenta, a leading Russian newspaper, called today … [Link]

Mashable » U.S. stock market can't stop, won't stop crashing

Wednesday 20 January 17:03:31 UTC 2016

Ap_894245142205Feed-tw Feed-fbThe U.S. stock market is having another meltdown, something that's unfortunately become a very expensive habit. The Dow Jones Industrial Average — 30 big stocks that are chosen to represent the health of the US business sector and economy — fell more than 530 points by midday trading The Nasdaq index, which measures the health of the tech sector, also tanked … [Link]

Mashable » Wicked LastPass phish could trick users into giving up their master passwords

Wednesday 20 January 17:01:09 UTC 2016

PasswordphishFeed-tw Feed-fbThe weakest defense against the dark art of hacking is still you. This humbling fact was proven once again when 27-year-old CTO of Praesidio and weekend hacker Sean Cassidy unveiled a proof-of-concept LastPass phishing hack that could trick unsuspecting users into entering their user name and, more worrisome, their master password in a fake LastPass login window. See also: The 25 … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Choir of Over 500 People Sings David Bowie’s Space Oddity [Video]

Wednesday 20 January 17:00:19 UTC 2016

From Choir! Choir! Choir!: A collective shock was felt when David Bowie passed this past Sunday, a couple days after his 69th birthday. We immediately teamed up with the Art Gallery of Ontario to pay tribute by singing our original arrangement of Space Oddity with 500+ singers. It all went down last night in Walker Court and here’s how it … [Link]

Mashable » Apple just made the iPhone and iPad even more useful for musicians

Wednesday 20 January 16:58:00 UTC 2016

Live-loops-garage-bandFeed-tw Feed-fbApple on Wednesday released two updates to its collection of music creation tools for iOS. The goal is to make it easier for musicians and aspiring musicians alike to more easily create and produce jams throughout the songwriting and production process. The first way is via a brand new iOS app called Music Memos. Inspired by the Voice Memos app, Music … [Link]

Slashdot » Caltech Astronomers Say a Ninth Planet Lurks Beyond Pluto

Wednesday 20 January 16:55:00 UTC 2016

sciencehabit writes: The solar system may have a new ninth planet. Today, two scientists announced evidence that a body nearly the size of Neptune — but as yet unseen — orbits the sun every 15,000 years. During the solar system's infancy 4.5 billion years ago, they say, the giant planet was knocked out of the planet-forming region near the sun. … [Link]

Mashable » UK asylum seekers say their homes are marked with red doors

Wednesday 20 January 16:51:20 UTC 2016

ReddoorFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A property company is accused of painting red the doors of houses in Middlesbrough that it rents to asylum seekers, making them easy to identify and vulnerable to attack, according to a report in The Times. The homes are owned by property company Jomast, a subcontractor for global security group G4S, which holds the Home Office asylum contract for … [Link]

Mashable » Canadian driver can't be bothered by all this snow blocking his view

Wednesday 20 January 16:43:43 UTC 2016

Snow-covered-carFeed-tw Feed-fbWhat seems to be the problem officer? Ontario police are snow-shaming the driver of a car who they say was pulled over on Tuesday and charged with operating the vehicle with an obstructed view. A photo the Ontario Provincial Police released on their Twitter account shows the passenger car covered in a foot of snow, with just one-third of the windshield … [Link]

Popular Science » It's Official: 2015 The Warmest Year In Recorded History

Wednesday 20 January 16:41:22 UTC 2016

Scientific Visualization Studio/Goddard Space Flight Center 2015 Last year was the warmest on record. Red and orange show areas that were above the average temperature last year. Blue areas show places where temperatures were cooler than average. The envelope, please. There are so many great nominees, but there can only be one winner. The year with the record-setting highest temperature … [Link]

Mashable » 'It smells like vomit': Irish people have wildly mixed reactions when trying American beers

Wednesday 20 January 16:38:40 UTC 2016

Irish_people_test_american_beersFeed-tw Feed-fb "Fizzy water and sugar," "A friend zone beer," "Piss water," "Not too bad," — these are just some of the phrases the Irish people in the above video use to describe the various American beers they're tasting. Armed with miniature red cups, the people behind Irish comedy channel Facts. work through samples of Budweiser, Coors Light, Miller and others. It's … [Link]

Mashable » Aziz Ansari partied at Tyrese Gibson's private Benihana

Wednesday 20 January 16:32:39 UTC 2016

AzizFeed-tw Feed-fbNot to make light of the very serious term "squad goals," but Aziz Ansari may have set a new bar with the unlikely help of Tyrese Gibson and Asian fusion cuisine. See also: Aziz Ansari is in no rush to do Season 2 of 'Master of None' "Gibsihana" is Fast and Furious star Gibson's very own private Benihana, an outlet of … [Link]

Mashable » Katy Perry clearly hasn't been debriefed on Zoolander's trigger song

Wednesday 20 January 16:30:06 UTC 2016

Katy_perry_zoolander_2Feed-tw Feed-fb Come on, Katy — throw a guy a trigger warning next time. Zoolander 2 is hitting theaters on February 12, and it seems that Katy Perry is among the many celebrity A-listers making cameos in the highly anticipated comedy sequel. But hopefully, Ms. Perry won't be humming this particular Frankie Goes To Hollywood song around our Derek anymore. You know … [Link]

Mashable » FBI investigates Kent State professor over reported ISIS links

Wednesday 20 January 16:27:24 UTC 2016

Screen-shot-2016-01-20-at-10.48.53-amFeed-tw Feed-fbA history professor at Ohio's Kent State University is being investigated by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security over allegations that he tried to support the extremist Islamic State group. A spokeswoman for the FBI's Cleveland office, Special Agent Donna Cambeiro, confirmed to local newspaper The Record-Courier that federal agents are investigating associate history professor Julio Pino. "We are conducting … [Link]

Mashable » Commence feeling old: 'High School Musical' came out 10 years ago

Wednesday 20 January 16:26:24 UTC 2016

HsmFeed-tw Feed-fbRegardless of what you thought about High School Musical then or now, it can't be denied that this Disney Channel film managed several impressive feats. The movie brought musicals to a new generation, had an insanely successful soundtrack, was popular enough to spawn several sequels, gifted the world with the glory that is Zac Efron — the list goes on But … [Link]

Mashable » Selena Gomez digs into her unhinged 'Hands to Myself' alter ego

Wednesday 20 January 16:20:54 UTC 2016

SelenagomezFeed-tw Feed-fbSelena Gomez learned from her BFF Taylor Swift that it's more fun to play the girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown. In this behind the scenes footage from her sultry "Hands to Myself" video, Gomez talks about unraveling the fantasy of fairytale love. "Ultimately, you discover that one version of myself is a little psychotic," she explains. "She broke … [Link]

Mashable » San Francisco cat owner is selling his pet's neutered testicles

Wednesday 20 January 16:20:20 UTC 2016

ButterskitkatFeed-tw Feed-fbButters the Kit Kat is a beloved staple on San Francisco's Haight Ashbury and his man parts are going from the chopping block to the auction block. This chill cat sits on the corner and takes photos with all his adoring fans while perched atop a sign that reads, "Pigeons here taste like shit". See also: 'Ultimate Cat Lady' shares a … [Link]

Slashdot » Tech's Big 5 — Here to Stay?

Wednesday 20 January 16:14:00 UTC 2016

schwit1 tips a piece at the NY Times about the most entrenched companies in consumer technology: Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. The article makes the case that these five have a such a strong grip on the modern tech industry that they're destined to stick around for the foreseeable future. From the article: Tech people like to picture their … [Link]

Mashable » It wasn't even close: 2015 was Earth's hottest year on record

Wednesday 20 January 16:12:21 UTC 2016

Climatechange_nologov2Feed-tw Feed-fbDirector of NASA's Goddard Institute, Gavin Schmidt, sat down with Mashable to explain the official analyses of 2015 global temperature and climate conditions.Read the full story here: http://on.mash.to/23eMdGk Read more…More about Earth, Environment, Climate Change, Us World, and Climate [Link]

Mashable » Samsung Galaxy S7 could have 12MP camera, come with two different processors

Wednesday 20 January 16:10:23 UTC 2016

Gs7-conceptFeed-tw Feed-fbWith phone-centric tech trade show Mobile World Conference a month away, rumors surrounding Samsung's next flagship smartphone — presumably called the Galaxy S7 — are starting to pop up from every direction. The latest rumor suggests Samsung could release the GS7 in two models at the event, each with a different processor, according to the popular benchmarking database AnTuTu. One model … [Link]

Mashable » Average airfares are down, but extra fees mean you aren't saving any money

Wednesday 20 January 16:09:35 UTC 2016

Plane2Feed-tw Feed-fbJanuary offers passengers the lowest airfares — on average — in years. But there's a catch: That airfare likely no longer includes everything you will need for your flight. Airfare analysis company Hopper released its Consumer Airfare Index last week, projecting airfares to bottom out at $210 in January, 14.2% lower than in the same month last year. See also: 19 … [Link]

Mashable » Magic Johnson says underrepresentation of minorities in tech is disappointing

Wednesday 20 January 16:00:44 UTC 2016

Magic-johnsonFeed-tw Feed-fbMagic Johnson has a simple piece of advice for today's tech giants: "Care about your people." Johnson, the all-star basketball player turned entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been watching closely as Silicon Valley stumbles its way toward improving diversity and inclusion In an interview this week with Mashable over e-mail, Johnson said he feels the current "underrepresentation" of minorities in tech is"disappointing" … [Link]

New Scientist – News » 2016 will be even hotter than 2015 – the hottest year ever

Wednesday 20 January 16:00:43 UTC 2016

This year is likely to break last year’s record of the hottest year since measurements started [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The RPG Cycle [Comic]

Wednesday 20 January 16:00:17 UTC 2016

It never ends. A fantastic comic by Christian Palmer-Smith from “Kit Draws!” [Source: Kit Draws!] The post The RPG Cycle [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Leonardo DiCaprio takes on 'corporate greed' and climate change at Davos

Wednesday 20 January 15:58:41 UTC 2016

Leo-dicaprioFeed-tw Feed-fbGrowing Oscar buzz may be keeping him in the news, but Leonardo DiCaprio also deserves the spotlight for his ongoing efforts to fight climate change. At the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, the actor pledged over $15 million to various environmental groups. See also: Leonardo DiCaprio joins fossil fuel divestment movement as it reaches $2.6 trillion mark A breakdown … [Link]

Mashable » Smart workout pants could replace the need for a yoga instructor

Wednesday 20 January 15:58:18 UTC 2016

3055510-inline-i-1-these-vibrating-yoga-pants-will-correct-your-downward-dogFeed-tw Feed-fbExperts make yoga look easy, but beginners know how hard it can be to nail some of the poses. You have to consider hand placement, hip rotation and back alignment, in addition to supporting yourself and settling into a stretch. A practice meant to be relaxing can quickly become stressful if your attention is diverted away from meditation and toward concerns … [Link]

Mashable » Cooking With One Hand: Lamb curry with cumin-scented basmati rice recipe

Wednesday 20 January 15:53:36 UTC 2016

Cw1h106_wordpress_thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fb There is ample evidence that sharing recipes is a past time worth partaking in: Dishes perfected over generations, secret ingredients divulged while traveling abroad and this very cooking show to name a few In this episode of Cooking With One Hand, creator and host David Vos is sharing a recipe that has sharing at its heart. It was developed by … [Link]

Mashable » Shiba Inu pups are the best cosplayers you've ever seen

Wednesday 20 January 15:50:32 UTC 2016

ShibacosplayersFeed-tw Feed-fbJapan-based Twitter user C_Suzuki has blessed the Internet with photos of the best cosplayers we've ever seen The best part? The cosplayers are Shiba Inus. While the page is in Japanese, the photos speak for themselves. ワン達の&#1~ — C_Suzuki (@C_S0325) December 27, 2015 We just want to squeeze their fluffy heads, even though they're often covered up in masks and silly … [Link]

Mashable » 20 cheesy gifts to help you celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day

Wednesday 20 January 15:47:15 UTC 2016

CheeseFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're slightly obsessed with cheese, then today's the day to celebrate your 'grate' taste. (Sorry.) Jan. 20 is National Cheese Lovers Day — a blessed holiday designed to honor the greatest food around and all the lovely people who snack on it. See also: The 5 most irresistible mac 'n' cheese mashups you will ever try In celebration, we've rounded … [Link]

Slashdot » Overfishing Responsible For Declining Fish Population

Wednesday 20 January 15:31:00 UTC 2016

iONiUM send word of a new study into fishing practices around the world that found official reports have dramatically underestimated the number of fish caught over the past several decades. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, global catches peaked at 86 million tons in 1996, and began a slow decline after that. This study suggests the peak was much … [Link]

Popular Science » We're Catching Millions Of Tons More Fish Each Year Than We Report

Wednesday 20 January 15:30:39 UTC 2016

James Brooks/Flickr CC by 2.0 Fishing boat There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but we're also taking plenty of fish out of the sea. New research suggests that we humans have been catching far more fish than we're admitting. In a paper published today in Nature Communications, researchers found that while the quantity of fish caught annually … [Link]

Mashable » 2015 was officially the warmest year. 2016 will likely be hotter.

Wednesday 20 January 15:30:38 UTC 2016

Warmest_2015_017Feed-tw Feed-fb It wasn't even close. In all of recorded history back to the mid-19th century, we haven’t seen a year warmer than 2015. Everywhere scientists looked, from Siberia to northern South America, to all of the world's major ocean basins, they found record to near-record warmth.This was the announcement the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA jointly made on … [Link]

Mashable » Jason Rezaian, U.S. journalist freed from Iran, just wants to see 'The Force Awakens'

Wednesday 20 January 15:30:25 UTC 2016

Jason-rezaian1Feed-tw Feed-fbNot even 544 days in an Iranian prison can fully remove one's appetite for the Force. The Washington Post reporter held in Tehran's notorious Evan Prison for the better part of two years, until he was freed in a prisoner exchange with Iran on Sunday, says he wants to take%20some%20time%20to%20relax,%20~ Wars movie. See also: 'I'm a hell of a lot better … [Link]

Mashable » Chris Christie vetoes law banning gang members from purchasing guns

Wednesday 20 January 15:23:25 UTC 2016

Ap_99024251846Feed-tw Feed-fbNew Jersey Gov. and presidential hopeful Chris Christie vetoed a law in his home state on Tuesday that would have prevented convicted gang members from buying guns in the state The bill, A4182, would have banned carjackers, gang members or anyone convicted of making terroristic threats from owning or purchasing a gun in New Jersey, and was widely supported by both … [Link]

Mashable » Maisie Williams is adding this talk show host to Arya Stark's 'Kill List'

Wednesday 20 January 15:22:57 UTC 2016

Maisie_williams_kill_listFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Maisie Williams may just have found a new name for her "Kill List" — but this time the target isn't a Lannister. See also: 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams drops another huge Jon Snow bombshell It all started when Williams tweeted to announce she'd be attending the UK's National Television Awards on Wednesday night (Thrones is nominated in … [Link]

Mashable » Rand Paul on Donald Trump: 'Electing Gollum should not be our objective'

Wednesday 20 January 15:22:23 UTC 2016

Donald-and-gollumFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — Well, that’s precious. Sen. Rand Paul trolled fellow GOP presidential contender Donald Trump, so to speak, on Wednesday by saying that Trump is out for power rather than to fix the government — and likening his opponent to Lord of the Rings villain Gollum. (Wait, is Gollum a villain?) "This race should not be about who can grasp the … [Link]

Mashable » Your life depends on round airplane windows

Wednesday 20 January 15:17:13 UTC 2016

Round-plane-windowFeed-tw Feed-fb Airplane windows are good for more than just snapping photos from 30,000 feet. As this video from Real Engineering explains, round airplane windows are actually a major safety innovation that keeps planes from disintegrating mid-flight See also: Inventor pitches detachable airplane cabin to save lives during crashes The history of the round airplane window descended from — as most great … [Link]

Mashable » Will.I.Am declares support for Hillary Clinton at Davos

Wednesday 20 January 15:14:57 UTC 2016

Will.i.am-social-goodFeed-tw Feed-fbIn Will.I.Am's second year attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, the singer expressed his intention to vote for Hillary Clinton in the upcoming 2016 election. See also: Human Rights Campaign endorses Hillary Clinton Will.I.Am has been traveling to promote education and support the Davos mission of the fourth industrial revolution, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence. "A.I. is a … [Link]

Mashable » Muslims step in to shut down extremists preaching hate in London

Wednesday 20 January 15:13:57 UTC 2016

Screen-shot-2016-01-20-at-13.26.11Feed-tw Feed-fb A video showing Muslims in London stepping in to stop extremists from delivering messages in public has been shared thousands of times "Hey! Go to Syria and live there," one man shouts in response to Muhammad Shamsuddin, who was holding the flag of a group that advocates for the implementation of Sharia law. Shamsuddin was preaching in London that the … [Link]

Popular Science » Russia’s War Robots Are Less Than They Appear

Wednesday 20 January 15:03:00 UTC 2016

Screenshot by author, from YouTube Mini Rex by LOBAEV Robotics Most war robots aren’t. The icon of highly advanced machines at war is the modern combat drone, a sleek gray warplane with an unblinking eye and a bundle of missiles held under wing. Strip away the modern trappings, though, and they reveal themselves to be highly refined versions of slow … [Link]

Mashable » Wonder Woman pummels bad guys in first footage from her standalone movie

Wednesday 20 January 14:58:03 UTC 2016

Wonder-woman-headerFeed-tw Feed-fb Suicide Squad's new trailer wasn't the only Tuesday night surprise from DC Films. We also got our very first look at Gal Gadot beating up some German soldiers — not Nazis — in Wonder Woman, which is coming in 2017. DC Comics' Geoff Johns introduced the footage with noted comic book geek Kevin Smith during Tuesday's DC Films Presents: Dawn of the Justice League special on … [Link]

Mashable » Even Photoshop failed to improve Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible abs

Wednesday 20 January 14:56:37 UTC 2016

GqFeed-tw Feed-fbThose abs are real, and they're spectacular. Cristiano Ronaldo's washboard abs were the star of this month's GQ cover, which the soccer star-slash-underwear model shares with supermodel and Victoria's Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio But the men's magazine says that Ronaldo's supernaturally excellent 6-pack, which it deemed the winner of the "Nobel Prize for Physical Perfection," isn't the result of any photoshop … [Link]

Mashable » BBC unveils tense teaser trailer for Season 2 of 'Happy Valley'

Wednesday 20 January 14:53:01 UTC 2016

HappyvalleyFeed-tw Feed-fb The grim Yorkshire crime drama Happy Valley is finally returning for a second season. Catherine Cawood will be back next month where she will continue to head up her team of police officers in The Calder Valley In the short teaser clip above, Catherine (Sarah Lancashire) walks out of what appears to be a courtroom (yes, that's all there is), … [Link]

Mashable » Lupita Nyong'o says 'unconscious prejudice' is affecting Oscar diversity

Wednesday 20 January 14:49:23 UTC 2016

Lup1Feed-tw Feed-fbOscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is questioning the Academy's ability to nominate a diverse group of actors The actress posted a message on Instagram voicing her disappointment about the "lack of inclusion" in this year's Oscar nominees. No people of color were nominated for acting awards this year. Stars like Jada Pinkett Smith and Spike Lee have already spoken out against the … [Link]

Slashdot » Senior Homeland Security Official Says Internet Anonymity Should Be Outlawed

Wednesday 20 January 14:49:00 UTC 2016

Patrick O'Neill writes: A senior Homeland Security official recently argued that Internet anonymity should outlawed in the same way that driving a car without a license plate is against the law. "When a person drives a car on a highway, he or she agrees to display a license plate," Erik Barnett, an assistant deputy director at U.S. Immigration and Customs … [Link]

Mashable » 'You Are Dog Now' Twitter account finds your canine doppelgänger

Wednesday 20 January 14:41:47 UTC 2016

DogsFeed-tw Feed-fbThe entertaining new Twitter account @YouAreDogNow delights its massive 18k following with one simple service: Pairing Twitter users with their canine lookalikes See also: Feel your heart melt into bubble bath at a 'Wet Dog' photo series .@prattprattpratt You Are Dog Now pic.twitter.com/Fovul4xEyL — YouAreDogNow (@YouAreDogNow) January 20, 2016 Tweet a photo of yourself to @YouAreDogNow and the account will — … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Build an eCommerce API With Ruby on Rails Part 3

Wednesday 20 January 14:40:31 UTC 2016

This is the final part of our Ruby on Rails development kitchen. We hope you are eager to learn the next part of the recipe. As usual, you won’t need any dishes, spoons or knives. Just your computer and you, ready to code and create. [Link]

Mashable » Report: Microsoft recalling overheating Surface Pro chargers

Wednesday 20 January 14:34:56 UTC 2016

102015-surface-pro-4-thumbnail-5Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Microsoft Surface success story has taken a bit of a twist Microsoft will, according to Channelnomics Europe voluntarily recall chargers for the Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3. The power supply adapters, which connect to the tablet/laptop hybrid via magnets, can apparently get damaged if they are "sharply or repeatedly bent… [or] tightly wrapped," according to a … [Link]

Mashable » In this 'Monster Hunt' clip, the real monster is the naughty human baby

Wednesday 20 January 14:24:59 UTC 2016

Monster.hunt_.clip_Feed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Monster Hunt, the marital-arts/fantasy film that may or may not be China's highest-grossing movie of 2015, is coming to 30 U.S. theaters Friday in all its oddball, computer-animated glory. If you're anything like us, you've heard about Monster Hunt — but still aren't exactly sure whether you should bother checking out the movie that, according to state-run … [Link]

Mashable » Sarah Palin's Trump endorsement makes a pretty good Iggy Azalea verse

Wednesday 20 January 14:23:21 UTC 2016

Palin-azaleaFeed-tw Feed-fbFormer Alaska governor Sarah Palin announced her endorsement of Donald Trump during an Iowa rally on Tuesday. It was a speech filled with what could only be referred to as 'Palinesque flair.' "How about the rest of us right winging, bitter clinging, proud clingers of our guns, our God and our religions and our Constitution, tell us that we’re not red … [Link]

Mashable » The best job in America has a median salary of over $116,000

Wednesday 20 January 14:10:49 UTC 2016

Data-scientistFeed-tw Feed-fbThe best job in America comes with a handsome six figure salary — and has plenty of job openings The job: Data scientist It came out on top of job search site Glassdoor's its annual list of the Best Jobs in America, which was released late on Tuesday night. The survey ranked the careers by a job score between 1 and … [Link]

Mashable » The 20 cities with the most Instagrammable sunsets in the world

Wednesday 20 January 14:10:14 UTC 2016

Sunset-defaulyFeed-tw Feed-fbWhether with #nofilter or saturated to the extreme, a snapshot of a sunset is guaranteed to garner Instagram likes See also: 31 dazzling sunsets from around the world Modernize, a home renovation company, analyzed more than 2.5 million Instagram posts tagged #sunrise or #sunset to discover where dusk and dawn inspired the most photographs. The list is not weighted for population, … [Link]

Mashable » Aamir Khan joins Bollywood in trashing biased Sunny Leone interview, open to working with her

Wednesday 20 January 14:06:40 UTC 2016

Ap_106013065820Feed-tw Feed-fbAfter winning numerous fans with her articulate and calm responses during a recent television interview that was criticised for for being biased and misogynistic, actress and producer Sunny Leone has received messages of support from various Bollywood stars, including Aamir Khan. See also: Indians slam journalist after prejudiced interview with Sunny Leone In the interview, journalist Bhupendra Chaubey had cited the … [Link]

Slashdot » 10-Year-Old Muslim Boy Probed For 'Terrorist House' Spelling Error

Wednesday 20 January 14:06:00 UTC 2016

AmiMoJo writes: A 10-year-old Muslim boy who mistakenly wrote that he lived in a "terrorist house" during an English lesson at school has been investigated by police. The pupil, who attends a primary school in Lancashire, meant to say he lived in a "terraced house." The boy was interviewed by Lancashire Police at his home the next day, and the … [Link]

Popular Science » The Search For The Real Planet X

Wednesday 20 January 14:02:46 UTC 2016

NASA/JPL-Caltech Lonely Planet Artist's concept of a planet at the outer edges of our solar system. This particular planet was catalogued in 2005 as 2003UB313. The search for Pluto’s replacement has begun. The astronomer leading the charge is Caltech’s Mike Brown, also known as the man who killed Pluto. He has already discovered 16 dwarf planets in the outer solar … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Incredible Hulk' intro sans voiceover is non-sensical and spooky

Wednesday 20 January 14:00:06 UTC 2016

Incredible-hulkFeed-tw Feed-fb With a little context, the opening sequence for 'The Incredible Hulk' made sense. When you strip out the voice over and replace it with a new sound track, it's a whole lot of non-sensical spook Subscribe to Mashable Watercooler for new episodes of Dub Actually every Wednesday. Multi-tasking mom pole dances while breastfeeding 'David Bowie is f*cking awesome': Honest trailer for … [Link]

Mashable » Spotify acquires two startups that could help it become more social

Wednesday 20 January 13:55:47 UTC 2016

SpotifyFeed-tw Feed-fbSpotify has acquired two companies — Cord Project and Soundwave — that provide some strong clues as to what its next move might be. Cord Project is a New York-based company whose Cord software is a simple voice-messaging platform for mobile devicesSoundwave, on the other hand, is a Dublin-based startup that has a social networking/music discovery app with 1.5 million downloads … [Link]

Mashable » Daredevil sheep gets stuck on sheer cliff face, casually awaits rescue

Wednesday 20 January 13:34:32 UTC 2016

Sheep_stuck_up_mountainFeed-tw Feed-fb Typical sheep. You risk life and limb climbing down a mountainside in the driving wind and rain to hoist a woolly beast to safety, and it doesn't even offer a bleat of thanks. Then again, the sheep in question — which somehow managed to get itself stuck on a precarious ledge halfway up a mountain in Wales — seems pretty … [Link]

Mashable » Here's why you should be watching 'The 100,' if you're not already

Wednesday 20 January 13:30:14 UTC 2016

The-100-season-3Feed-tw Feed-fbBecause it's great, duh. Between Arrow, The Flash and the enduring popularity of Supernatural, The CW is killing it lately. So don't make the mistake of overlooking The 100, a dystopian future sci-fi series adapted from a popular young adult nov— wait, stop. Please, don't leave! See also: Report: The CW looking to launch a stand-alone streaming service Yes, dystopian hellscapes are all the rage in … [Link]

Mashable » If the cast of 'Girls' voiced 'Sesame Street'

Wednesday 20 January 13:29:10 UTC 2016

Girls-sesame-streetFeed-tw Feed-fb Now that Elmo and the rest of the Sesame Street crew has made the official jump from PBS to HBO, Jimmy Kimmel Live has a few ideas about how children and adults alike can enjoy the channel's newest offering. In this Sesame Street/Girls crossover, Elmo assures Abby Cadabby that most people — even President Barack Obama — are gay. Multi-tasking … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on This Samsung 23.6-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor – $99.99 + FREE Shipping

Wednesday 20 January 13:28:28 UTC 2016

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has this Samsung 23.6-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor for just $99.99 plus free shipping! Since the product is part of Amazon’s Gold Box deal for today, this price will only be valid until the end of the day. The full price isn’t displayed, but the 21.5″ version of this monitor currently goes … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » KARA: One of the Best Star Wars Fan Films You Will Ever See [Video]

Wednesday 20 January 13:27:15 UTC 2016

Sure, we’ve all seen plenty of Star Wars fan film on the web in the past decade, but this one by writer and director Joe Sill is in a class of its own. Just watch it, you’ll be glad you did. Great job, Joe, I’m really sad now. I want a full length film expanding on this story and I … [Link]

Mashable » 'Agent Carter': Season'S 2 premiere put Peggy on a 'Strange' road out west

Wednesday 20 January 13:27:13 UTC 2016

AgentcarterFeed-tw Feed-fb“The next big thing in Hollywood has arrived!" That's the tagline ABC and Marvel have touted for weeks now in the lead-up to Agent Carter Season 2, and with very good reason: Hayley Atwell's Captain America action hero has ditched the Big Apple for the bright lights of the opposite coast. But the series managed to shift gears without abandoning all … [Link]

Mashable » Kids should not see this rap about the periodic table's 4 new elements

Wednesday 20 January 13:25:48 UTC 2016

ElementsFeed-tw Feed-fb In case you weren't aware, there are four new elements on the periodic table. Since their names and atomic numbers are a little difficult, Seth Meyers decided to bring an educational musical act onto Late Night, in an effort to help his audience learn the new information. Unfortunately, the group is comprised of four very violent, sex-obsessed people. If the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Wonder Woman Movie: An Exclusive First Look! [Video]

Wednesday 20 January 13:25:27 UTC 2016

An exclusive first look at the upcoming Wonder Woman movie. You’ve seen her briefly in the Batman v Superman trailer, and how, here’S a movie she’ll have all to herself. Now how awesome is that? [The TSG Network | Via GT] The post The Wonder Woman Movie: An Exclusive First Look! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]

Slashdot » Benefits of a Homebrew Router

Wednesday 20 January 13:24:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Jim Salter has posted an article explaining why it can be a good idea to build your own router, and how he put his together. Quoting: "In the consumer world, routers mostly have itty-bitty little MIPS CPUs under the hood without a whole lot of RAM (to put it mildly). These routers largely differentiate themselves from … [Link]

Mashable » Stephen Colbert thanks Glenn Frey for kick-starting his love life

Wednesday 20 January 13:20:12 UTC 2016

Stephen-colbert-glenn-freyFeed-tw Feed-fb On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert took a moment to remember Glenn Frey, the Eagles founder who passed away on Monday at age 67 During Colbert's tribute, he thought back to his eighth grade dance, where he shared his first slow dance with a girl. The song they danced to: The Eagles' 1973 track "Desperado." "I … [Link]

Mashable » 10% of college grads think Judge Judy is on the Supreme Court

Wednesday 20 January 13:17:53 UTC 2016

Judge-judy-supreme-courtFeed-tw Feed-fbAccording to a recent study involving 1000 Americans, 10 percent of college graduates — and 13 percent of Americans overall — think that Judge Judy is a Supreme Court Justice. Respondents were asked, "Which of the following people serves on the U.S. Supreme Court?" Their choices were Elena Kagan, Lawrence Warren Pierce, John Kerry and Judith Sheindlin, better known as TV's … [Link]

Mashable » ISIS destroyed the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq

Wednesday 20 January 13:12:06 UTC 2016

Ap_948423911442Feed-tw Feed-fbThe oldest Christian monastery in Iraq has been reduced to a field of rubble, yet another victim of the Islamic State group's relentless destruction of ancient cultural sites. For 1,400 years the compound survived assaults by nature and man, standing as a place of worship recently for U.S. troops. In earlier centuries, generations of monks tucked candles in the niches and … [Link]

Mashable » Fitbit appears to capture the exact moment of post-breakup heartbreak

Wednesday 20 January 13:09:53 UTC 2016

KobyFeed-tw Feed-fbOn Saturday, Koby Soto had a bad day and he has the data to prove it His boyfriend of around one month broke up with him, which was traumatic enough, but when Soto, cofounder of Tel Aviv property management startup Guesty, checked his Fitbit later, he was surprised to see his heightened emotions reflected in his health data. His skyrocketing, erratic … [Link]

Mashable » 10-year-old Muslim boy questioned by police over 'terrorist house' spelling mistake

Wednesday 20 January 13:03:44 UTC 2016

StudentFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — A young Muslim student who made a spelling mistake at school was interviewed by British police. The 10-year-old boy wrote that he lived in a "terrorist house" when he meant to write a "terraced house" during an English lesson at his primary school in Lancashire. See also: UK to fund English classes for female Muslim migrants He was interviewed … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Ancient quasars in distant galaxies caught switching on suddenly

Wednesday 20 January 13:00:18 UTC 2016

It should take at least thousands of years for the black holes at the centres of galaxies to become glowing quasars but a handful have blazed into life in less than 10 [Link]

Mashable » 'David Bowie is f*cking awesome': Honest trailer for 'Labyrinth' tells it how it is

Wednesday 20 January 12:44:56 UTC 2016

David_bowie_labyrinthFeed-tw Feed-fb We all know David Bowie was awesome, but this honest trailer for cult film Labyrinth shows just how "f*cking awesome" he really was. The video above gives a no-holds-barred review of Labyrinth in the form of a parody trailer — a special episode of Screen Junkies' series of "honest trailers" that aims to pay tribute to one of Bowie's most … [Link]

Mashable » India's dubious record of selfie deaths continues with another victim in Jodhpur

Wednesday 20 January 12:43:07 UTC 2016

Ap_11860350938Feed-tw Feed-fbAmidst reports of India having the highest number of selfie deaths in 2015, a 23-year-old Indian tourist became the sixth victim of selfies in the country this year, after falling from the well-known Mehrangarh Fort in the city of Jodhpur. See also: India had more selfie deaths in 2015 than anywhere else in the world The victim, a young man named … [Link]

Slashdot » Estimating Damages From the VW Emissions Scandal

Wednesday 20 January 12:42:00 UTC 2016

ckwu writes: Last year, the news broke that in the U.S. almost 600,000 Volkswagen diesel vehicles, model years 2009 to 2015, contain software that altered engine performance and lowered emissions of toxic nitrogen oxides (NOx) during emissions tests but not during normal driving. A new study calculates the societal impact of this extra NOx: 46 excess expected deaths and $430 … [Link]

Mashable » Web developers, data scientists, AI experts: The 15 top tech roles of 2016

Wednesday 20 January 12:15:07 UTC 2016

DesklaptopFeed-tw Feed-fbOver the past few years, skilled developers and tech professionals have been in high demand for startups and corporations alike. And 2016 will be no exception. What will be different, however, is the sheer quantity of specialties companies are seeking in order to fill highly specific gaps, from data engineers to machine learning experts with deep knowledge of their fields. Given … [Link]

Mashable » What Zika virus means for your travel plans

Wednesday 20 January 12:09:44 UTC 2016

Rio1Feed-tw Feed-fbZika virus — known since the 1940s but only recently identified in the Western hemisphere — causes mostly mild symptoms in people who show any at all after being infected. However, there is growing evidence that the virus can be harmful to fetuses, causing potentially fatal birth defects, and that is reason for serious concern. The Centers for Disease Control and … [Link]

Mashable » 10 apps increasing health care access for low-income patients

Wednesday 20 January 12:07:06 UTC 2016

Health-appsFeed-tw Feed-fbGoing to the doctor's office is a loathsome experience for anyone, but the burden is compounded when you're struggling financially. With costly insurance often a gateway to adequate health services, low-income individuals and families are often left asking whether their health — or their child's health — is worth the financial strain. It's a terrible question to even have to entertain, … [Link]

Mashable » This extreme slow motion of a paint-covered drill is mesmerising

Wednesday 20 January 11:48:43 UTC 2016

Paint_spinning_drill_slow_moFeed-tw Feed-fb If you ever needed definitive proof that everything is way cooler in slow motion, look no further than this latest video from YouTube duo The Slow Mo Guys. See also: Man explodes out of a giant water balloon in glorious slow motion A drill bit covered in paint may be nothing more than a mild DIY inconvenience in regular day-to-day … [Link]

Mashable » Apple's iOS 9.2.1 is here, and it fixes a security hole from 2013

Wednesday 20 January 11:37:36 UTC 2016

Ios-9.2.1Feed-tw Feed-fbUsers of iPhones, iPads and iPods probably didn't give much thought to Tuesday's iOS update, which brings the mobile OS to version 9.2.1. According to Apple, the update contains "security updates and bug fixes," with the company highlighting an issue that can prevent app installation completion when using an MDM server (more data can be found here). But it's notable that … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 20 January 2015

Wednesday 20 January 11:30:55 UTC 2016

Experience with Rules-Based Programming for Distributed Concurrent Fault-Tolerant Code (A Paper a Day) — To demonstrate applicability outside of the RAMCloud system, the team also re-wrote the Hadoop Map-Reduce job scheduler (which uses a traditional event-based state machine approach) using … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Beating the Workplace Bully – $6.47 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Wednesday 20 January 11:28:05 UTC 2016

Get "Beating the Workplace Bully" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-01-21 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » Here's an important demonstration of how astronauts 'go to the loo' in space

Wednesday 20 January 11:22:18 UTC 2016

How_astronauts_go_to_the_toiletFeed-tw Feed-fb British astronaut Tim Peake may have a fairly packed schedule on the International Space Station — he did his first space walk the other day, he hosts a regular music quiz, and there's the not-inconsiderable matter of the 265 experiments he has to complete before his return to Earth — but that doesn't mean he hasn't got time to answer … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands sign petition to prevent Kanye West covering David Bowie

Wednesday 20 January 11:14:10 UTC 2016

Bowie-kanyeFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Thousands have signed a new petition trying to prevent Kanye West recording a tribute album to David Bowie following the singer's death earlier this month. The petition has currently received over 7,000 signatures even though there has been no actual official confirmation from Kanye or anyone associated with him that he's making such an album. See also: Fans want … [Link]

Mashable » 'It's possible, despite ovaries!' Doctors fight sexism with pink selfies

Wednesday 20 January 11:08:07 UTC 2016

Pink_wednesday_hashtagFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Male and female doctors across the UK went to work wearing pink on Wednesday morning to show a united front following a newspaper column that suggested the "feminisation of medicine" was partly to blame for the NHS' current woes. #pinkwednesday is the second of two hashtags used in recent days to hit back against the article — the first, … [Link]

Mashable » Explosion rips through fireworks factory in China

Wednesday 20 January 10:21:22 UTC 2016

Fireworksfactory4Feed-tw Feed-fbA fireworks factory blew up in the early hours of Wednesday in southeast China, rocking neighbouring buildings and killing three. The Hongsheng fireworks factory in Shangrao, in the Jiangxi province, suffered a massive explosion at about 12:30 a.m. (local time), police said 53 people were taken to hospital, and by Wednesday afternoon, rescue teams continued to search the site for survivors, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Good Introductory SW Engineering Projects? (HS Level)

Wednesday 20 January 10:14:00 UTC 2016

New submitter mtapman writes: I'm looking for suggestions on introductory software engineering projects for a high school level student. Assume the student can do basic math (up through Algebra I or Statistics I) but is new to logic and computer science. Each project should take no more than four hours to complete including research, coding, and testing. The intent is … [Link]

Mashable » Kneading cat performs CPR on man's belly

Wednesday 20 January 10:00:28 UTC 2016

Cat-cprFeed-tw Feed-fb Cat owners will understand their feline's desire to knead just about anywhere they please. Although this helps in feeding as a kitten, kneading in adult cats typically signifies that the animal is content, or if they're kneading on you, they're just showing affection. This cat clearly loves its owner. 'Ultimate Cat Lady' shares a 6-acre home with 1,100 felines Stoner … [Link]

Mashable » We want everything from Nike's Black History Month collection

Wednesday 20 January 9:57:05 UTC 2016

NikethumbFeed-tw Feed-fbNike will soon be launching one of the most coveted collection yet for Black History Month. Inspired by athletes like Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and Sanya Richards-Ross, the brand is launching sneakers and apparel items, among others The styles include colorful geometric prints and motifs in popular sneakers ranging from Jordans to Roshes — whatever the choice, it's really, … [Link]

Mashable » India’s telecom regulator accuses Facebook of running an 'orchestrated opinion poll' for Free Basics

Wednesday 20 January 9:51:36 UTC 2016

503151122Feed-tw Feed-fbFacebook’s campaign to introduce the Free Basics platform in India continues to sink deeper into troubled waters. A week after it questioned Facebook’s claim of having 11 million Free Basics supporters, the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has written a stinging criticism of the company’s lobbying campaign to garner support the platform that claims to give free 'Internet' access to millions of … [Link]

Mashable » A Chinese couple spent months piecing together $21,000 in shredded banknotes

Wednesday 20 January 9:47:09 UTC 2016

Shredded-yuan1Feed-tw Feed-fbA husband and wife from Liaoning, China, found themselves in a puzzling situation when they had to piece together 140,000 yuan ($21,300) worth of banknotes that were shredded by the man's 85 year-old father. See also: This man bought a van in China and paid for it in small change The man, identified only by the name Chen, told local television … [Link]

Mashable » Laos' newest theme park might look a lot like Disneyland

Wednesday 20 January 9:09:19 UTC 2016

DisneylandFeed-tw Feed-fbThey say imitation is the best form of flattery. However, we're not sure how the Walt Disney Company will feel about the news that Southeast Asia will be getting its own unauthorised Disneyland in Laos. According to an article published by Laos' government-run Vientiane Times earlier this month, excavation works for the construction of a "Disney Laos" at Thakek, which is … [Link]

Mashable » The Megacopter drone lifts over 130 pounds, breaks payload record

Wednesday 20 January 8:46:13 UTC 2016

MegacopterFeed-tw Feed-fb The Megacopter, an aptly-named multicopter drone, has received the Guinness World Record for heaviest load lifted for a remote-controlled multicopter: 134.5 pounds. The aluminum and plywood drone has 48 propellers that sound like an angry swarm of superbees. According to Guinness World Records, the Megacopter was made by Henning Pederson and students from the University of Oslo in Norway, and … [Link]

Mashable » Thanks for coming to Australia In-N-Out, now go back to America

Wednesday 20 January 8:44:54 UTC 2016

Inout-leadFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralia’s In-N-Out burger pop-up has generated a ton of hype, a heap of press, and hoardes of crowds. Was it worth it? In short, no. Let us tell you why. The Californian burger chain set up shop at the bar Dead Ringer in the Sydney suburb of Surry Hills for one day only on Wednesday, with less than 24-hours notice. … [Link]

Mashable » People in Tokyo are making terrifying snow sculptures during this rare snowfall

Wednesday 20 January 8:24:26 UTC 2016

JapansnowFeed-tw Feed-fbIt hardly snows in Japan's capital city, but this week, central Tokyo received a rare 6cm of snow. The busy metropolis, so unaccustomed to dealing with this much snow, has ground to a halt. The famously punctual train lines have slowed to a crawl, affecting some 41,000 passengers, said the Japan Times. 40 people in Tokyo have also been sent to … [Link]

Mashable » This sexy underwear line pixelates your booty

Wednesday 20 January 8:18:53 UTC 2016

PixelunderwearFeed-tw Feed-fbTech is so hot these days, it's getting inside people's pants We've already reported the wearable tech bra back at CES and now geek chic is coming to panties near you thanks to this new brand from Portugal. Called Maison Pixel, the new brand of underwear puts pixelated computer graphics into very wearable and chic panties See also: The best smart … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Your face is mapped on the surface of other people’s brains

Wednesday 20 January 7:36:17 UTC 2016

The spatial layout of your body parts is reflected in the way the neurons that control each bit are organised – now it seems other people's faces are too [Link]

Mashable » 30 killed after gunmen attack Pakistan university

Wednesday 20 January 7:25:01 UTC 2016

505762616Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED Jan. 20, 2015, 5:20 a.m. ET Pakistani officials say the death toll from an attack by Taliban assailants on a university in Charsadda, northwestern Pakistan, has risen to 30, with many wounded. A gun battle ensued between militants and security forces at the Bacha Khan University, after four gunmen entered the campus in the morning. Reports say explosions were first … [Link]

Slashdot » New Linux Trojan Can Spy on Users by Taking Screenshots and Recording Audio

Wednesday 20 January 7:12:00 UTC 2016

An anonymous reader writes: Dr.Web, a Russian antivirus maker, has detected a new threat against Linux users: the Linux.Ekoms.1 trojan. It includes functionality that allows it to take screenshots and record audio. While the screenshot activity is working just fine, Dr.Web says the trojan's audio recording feature has not been turned on, despite being included in the malware's source code. … [Link]

Mashable » Quentin Tarantino reveals his favourite Australian films

Wednesday 20 January 6:56:14 UTC 2016

Tarantino-shot2Feed-tw Feed-fbQuentin Tarantino, behind beloved classics such Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, is a well avowed fan of Australian cinema. The director has revealed his favourite Australian films, speaking about his infatuation with the cinema scene Down Under on Screen Australia's The Screen Blog. See also: Tracy Morgan talks about all the things he missed during his coma Australia has been of … [Link]

Mashable » Singer Sonu Nigam gives flight passengers an impromptu mid-air concert

Wednesday 20 January 6:53:45 UTC 2016

117168390Feed-tw Feed-fbPassengers travelling aboard an Indian flight got some exciting in-flight entertainment when Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam decided to perform his most popular songs for them using the plane's intercom. See also: Irish flight attendant's midair jig raises the bar for inflight entertainment The Facebook video showed Nigam serenading passengers on a flight from Jodhpur to Mumbai with his songs. Nigam was … [Link]

Mashable » Wake up early to see 5 planets align for the first time since 2005

Wednesday 20 January 6:12:01 UTC 2016

Planets1Feed-tw Feed-fbEarly morning risers will be treated to a celestial surprise for the next couple weeks, weather permitting. Starting on Jan. 20, five bright planets — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn — will grace the morning sky in the hour or so before sunrise, marking the first time in more than 10 years the five worlds have made an appearance in … [Link]

Mashable » 'Suicide Squad' trailer introduces the worst heroes ever

Wednesday 20 January 5:55:14 UTC 2016

Suicide.squad_.trailerFeed-tw Feed-fb LOS ANGELES — Worst. Heroes. Ever. So goes the tagline from the latest Suicide Squad trailer, and that certainly seems possible: DC Comics/Warner Bros.' bad-guy teamup is either going to be spectacular or spectacularly bad. But it's definitely going to be spectacular. SEE ALSO: The 'Suicide Squad' trailer looks like Batman's worst nightmare suicide.squad.trailer Jared Leto in "Suicide Squad."This is the … [Link]

Mashable » Cat returns 24 days after owners believed it died in bushfire

Wednesday 20 January 5:51:39 UTC 2016

Cat-leadFeed-tw Feed-fbA cat, thought to have been killed in severe bushfires that ravaged Australia, has reappeared after 24 days. Lesley and Tony Maly lost their home in the tourist town Wye River, Victoria, in the Christmas Day fires. At least 116 houses were destroyed by the massive blaze. They also lost their cat, Muppet. See also: Woman cycles across Southern Hemisphere to … [Link]

Mashable » You think you’re cold? Orthodox Christians take frigid dip for Epiphany

Wednesday 20 January 5:43:37 UTC 2016

Russian_epiphany_001Feed-tw Feed-fbWhy bow down to old man winter? As millions are bundling up and staying indoors while severe cold fronts move throughout North America, Eastern Orthodox Christians are going for a swim See also: A crippling snowstorm is headed for the U.S. East Coast this weekend Orthodox believers across Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and elsewhere celebrate the epiphany, a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus's … [Link]

Mashable » Even Japan's prime minister is relieved that SMAP is not disbanding

Wednesday 20 January 5:07:11 UTC 2016

Smap-apology1Feed-tw Feed-fbIn a bizarre turn of events on Tuesday, one of Japan's oldest boybands has gone on record to clear up rumours that the group was splitting up. Japan's entertainment scene was rocked last week by rumours that one of its longest-running bands, SMAP, were breaking up. Talks of the split came about when local media outlets reported that four of its … [Link]

Slashdot » European Human Rights Court Rules Mass Surveillance Illegal

Wednesday 20 January 5:06:00 UTC 2016

Kekke sends this report from El Reg: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that mass surveillance is illegal, in a little-noticed case in Hungary. In a judgment last week, the court ruled that the Hungarian government had violated article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (the right to privacy) due to its failure to include … [Link]

Mashable » Michigan governor apologizes for water 'catastrophe' in Flint

Wednesday 20 January 5:01:41 UTC 2016

Ap_967850983690Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Tuesday night, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder used his annual "state of the state" speech to address the ongoing water crisis in Flint, apologizing to the city's residents and promising accountability. See also: What you need to know to understand the Flint water crisis "I am sorry and I will fix it," Snyder said. "No citizen of this state should experience … [Link]

Mashable » A breathtaking city made completely out of cardboard

Wednesday 20 January 4:34:48 UTC 2016

Cardboard-1Feed-tw Feed-fbIn some people's childhood, the cardboard box was the best toy ever. If you happen to be that kid, this artwork is taking cardboard cubby houses to new heights. The Ephemeral City by French artist Olivier Grossetête is an astonishingly large installation located in Barangaroo as part of the Sydney Festival happening in Australia right now. Relying on public participation to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Suicide Squad – Official Full-Length Trailer #1 [HD]

Wednesday 20 January 4:03:23 UTC 2016

Worst. Heroes. Ever. See SUICIDE SQUAD in theaters August 5th. [Warner Bros. Pictures] The post Suicide Squad – Official Full-Length Trailer #1 [HD] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Sarah Palin's weird Trump endorsement jacket is actually pretty expensive

Wednesday 20 January 3:56:58 UTC 2016

Palin-trump-shiny-jacketFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen Sarah Palin took the stage at a Donald Trump rally in Iowa Tuesday to endorse his candidacy for president, she was wearing her favorite fancy jacket. Shiny and spiky, the fitted bolero appeared to be red, white, blue, perhaps gold, and yet somehow silver. It was also worn by the former candidate for vice president on CBS Sunday in November, … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Backand, Serpstat, ReqRes, Coinhills, Bitrefill, YesGraph

Wednesday 20 January 3:48:41 UTC 2016

Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]

Mashable » Sarah Palin's Trump endorsement gets the remix it deserves

Wednesday 20 January 3:11:22 UTC 2016

Sarah-palin-rapperFeed-tw Feed-fbSarah Palin delivered a Presidential endorsement to be, uh, remembered. The former vice presidential nominee threw her support behind — you guessed it — Donald Trump in Iowa on Tuesday, and although that may not come as very shocking to most, Palin's WTF-worthy speech was an eye-opener, littered with catchphrases that simply didn't make much sense. See also: Racist Trump supporters … [Link]

Slashdot » New Mersenne Prime Discovered, Largest Known Prime Number: 2^74,207,281 – 1

Wednesday 20 January 3:01:00 UTC 2016

Dave Knott writes: The Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS) has discovered a new largest known prime number, 2^74,207,281-1, having 22,338,618 digits. The same GIMPS software recently uncovered a flaw in Intel's latest Skylake CPUs, and its global network of CPUs peaking at 450 trillion calculations per second remains the longest continuously-running "grassroots supercomputing" project in Internet history. The prime … [Link]

Mashable » Sarah Palin's oldest son arrested in domestic violence case

Wednesday 20 January 2:48:04 UTC 2016

82652368Feed-tw Feed-fbThe oldest son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was arrested in a domestic violence case in which his girlfriend was afraid he would shoot himself with an AR-15 assault rifle, according to court documents filed Tuesday, just as Palin was endorsing Donald Trump in the race for the GOP presidential nomination Track Palin, 26, is charged with assault, interfering with … [Link]

Mashable » Australia will have a 5G network by 2020, says Vodafone CTO

Wednesday 20 January 2:46:08 UTC 2016

CorbisFeed-tw Feed-fbYour YouTube videos need never buffer again if Australia upgrades to a 5G mobile network. That high-tech future isn't too far off, according to Vodafone. The company's Australian chief technology officer Benoit Hanssen told reporters at an event in Sydney Tuesday he believes Australia will soon have the super-speedy mobile service. See also: Facebook's Android app levels up privacy features with … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2240: Protest against encryption!

Wednesday 20 January 2:43:50 UTC 2016

JoT thumbSupport our snoops! [Link]

Mashable » Sarah Palin endorsed Trump in Iowa and it was insane

Wednesday 20 January 2:34:05 UTC 2016

Ap_117136716170Feed-tw Feed-fbDonald Trump just got 2008 vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's endorsement and it was as over-the-top as we all thought it would be. Read more…More about Sarah Palin, Donald Trump, Us World, Us, and Standalone Video Template [Link]

Mashable » Racist Trump supporters ‘masturbate to anime,’ says GOP strategist

Wednesday 20 January 2:28:39 UTC 2016

Rick-wilsonFeed-tw Feed-fbWASHINGTON — Republican strategist Rick Wilson isn't a big fan of Donald Trump, or his backers in the Alt Right white supremacist movement. And following Sarah Palin's endorsement of Trump on Tuesday, he Sailor Moon-ed the whole group. See also: You betcha Sarah Palin said these 5 things about Donald Trump "The screamers and the crazy people on the alt-right as … [Link]

Mashable » What to do when Twitter goes down and you're left all alone

Wednesday 20 January 2:18:16 UTC 2016

Twitter-down-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbTwitter experienced one of its biggest outages in recent memory Tuesday when its app and website went down for many users. Twitter, of course, is typically the first place people go to complain about anything Twitter-related (see Twitter hearts and that blue dot in the Moments tab. It's also the first stop when Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Slack or any other major … [Link]

Mashable » New photo shows incredible diversity of Saturn's moons

Wednesday 20 January 2:10:50 UTC 2016

SaturnmoonsFeed-tw Feed-fbA new photo taken by the Cassini spacecraft exploring Saturn shows off the extreme variety of the ringed planet's many moons. The large, round moon Tethys shines bright white against the blackness of space, as the small, irregularly shaped moon Janus hovers just above Saturn's plane of rings in the new photo. See also: Saturn-studying spacecraft snaps awesome image of planet's … [Link]

Mashable » Pharma bro Martin Shkreli just won't stop lifecasting

Wednesday 20 January 2:00:10 UTC 2016

ShkreliFeed-tw Feed-fb Live from New York, it's Martin Shkreli. The former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO known for jacking up the price of AIDS medicine is currently awaiting his next court appearance on Wednesday after being arrested last month on fraud charges for allegedly running a Ponzi-like scheme during his tenure at MSMB Capital Management and Retrophin. See also: Pharma bro Martin Shkreli teases … [Link]

Mashable » You betcha Sarah Palin said these 5 things about Donald Trump

Wednesday 20 January 1:19:33 UTC 2016

Palin-trump-rallyFeed-tw Feed-fb Former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin gave Donald Trump a big boost in Iowa with the GOP base today — and in her typical fashion, was as disinterested in completing her thoughts and sentences as she was in making the "lame-stream media" happy See also: As if 2016 wasn't ridiculous enough, Donald Trump just got Sarah Palin’s endorsement Here are five … [Link]

Mashable » From going rogue to endorsing Donald Trump: A Sarah Palin refresher

Wednesday 20 January 1:08:45 UTC 2016

Ap_960898708365Feed-tw Feed-fbConservative fairy godmother Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump Tuesday in the race for the GOP presidential nomination, much to the apparent chagrin of his current chief rival, Ted Cruz. The move built on previous buzz that she may have a role in a Trump White House. But it also underscored an age divide when it comes to her pop culture relevance. … [Link]

Slashdot » Samsung Begins Mass Production of World's Fastest DRAM

Wednesday 20 January 0:59:00 UTC 2016

MojoKid writes: Late last year marked the introduction of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) DRAM courtesy of AMD's Fury family of graphics cards, each of which sports 4GB of HBM. HBM allows these new AMD GPUs to tout an impressive 512GB/sec of memory bandwidth, but it's also just the first iteration of the new memory technology. Samsung has just announced that … [Link]

Mashable » In-N-Out pops up in Australia and sells out in 10 minutes

Wednesday 20 January 0:56:34 UTC 2016

InnoutFeed-tw Feed-fbCalifornia’s cult burger chain is back in Australia, this time popping up at a Sydney bar and attracting a crowd of hundreds wanting a taste of their special sauce. For one day only, In-N-Out is selling its famous double-double burger — we hope animal-style — from a bar called Dead Ringer in Surry Hills on Wednesday. It's a redux of their … [Link]

Mashable » 44 books on 44 presidents: James Monroe, the greatest Founding Father?

Wednesday 20 January 0:32:07 UTC 2016

James_monroe_white_house_portrait_1819Feed-tw Feed-fbEditor’s note: This is the fifth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each U.S. president by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. There's a saying in sports that the best kind of game is one in which a fan doesn't notice … [Link]

Mashable » Huawei's Mate 8 is a polished phablet with insane battery life, but it's pricey

Wednesday 20 January 0:30:03 UTC 2016

Huawei-mate-8-alt1Feed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no two ways about it: Huawei is making some great smartphones these days The Chinese smartphone manufacturer — just like its Chinese rivals — once used to produce phones that had solid or even great specs, but fumbled when it came to details. The Huawei Mate 8, the company's latest 6-inch phablet, has no such issues: It's been a delight … [Link]

Mashable » Family of missing ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson blasts White House, Iran after prisoner swap

Wednesday 20 January 0:17:38 UTC 2016

Lev4Feed-tw Feed-fbAs the U.S. prisoners freed in a swap with Iran return to their homes, the family of Robert Levinson is expressing their sadness and frustration that the Obama administration hasn't, to them, made finding the missing former FBI agent a priority See also: Former Marine says 'champagne bottles were popped' when plane left Iran One of Levinson's sons called the suggestion … [Link]

Slashdot » Report: First Ubuntu Tablet To Be Unveiled At MWC 2016

Wednesday 20 January 0:16:00 UTC 2016

prisoninmate writes: Canonical has been working on expanding the capabilities of Ubuntu Touch for a long time now, and it appears the company will reportedly unveil the first dedicated Ubuntu tablet device this year, during the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2016 event. Canonical has been working on implementing support for X11 apps on its Ubuntu mobile operating system, allowing users … [Link]

New Scientist – News » First clue to treating mystery disease of US Pacific island

Wednesday 20 January 0:13:46 UTC 2016

A disease that only affects the people of Guam resembles Parkinson's, dementia and ALS. We now have a clue that could point the way to slow its development [Link]

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