Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » How a DIY Network Plans To Subvert Time Warner Cable's NYC Internet Monopoly
Jason Koebler writes: Toppling a telecom monopoly is the dream of many Americans, but the folks at NYC Mesh are actually doing something about it. On any given weekend, Brian Hall and his fellow organizers can be found around the city, installing directional Wi-Fi routers on rooftops. Anyone in the city who lives near another person on the network is … [Link]
Mashable » New Yorkers honor David Bowie with pun-derful 'David Bowery' street sign
Now New Yorkers can remember David Bowie every time they're hailing a cab on the Lower East Side. While many have paid tribute to the rock legend with original art, impromptu sing-a-longs and makeshift shrines of flowers, candles and album covers, some artists decided to mark Bowie's territory on the corner of Bowery and Houston in New York City. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Toyota's 'Super GT' is still a Prius hybrid despite its V8 engine and rear wing
A Prius with a V8? Now, that's the craziest thing we've ever heard in awhile. However, that's exactly what Toyota and the APR Racing team have cooked up for the GT300 class of the 2016 Super GT racing series. See also: Faraday Future's 1,000-horsepower concept car should make Tesla very, very nervous Impressively, the Super GT Prius is a Prius … [Link]
Popular Science » Going Batty For Science
Photo Credit: Larisa Bishop-Boros via Wikimedia Commons Project: iBats, Bat Detective For reasons I have never understood, bats have a bad reputation. Perhaps it is because some of them look a bit fierce, or perhaps it is because they have a habit of flying close when they are hunting; either way, their reputation is completely undeserved. Bats are a very … [Link]
Mashable » Is there hope for the latest round of Syria peace talks?
Peace talks meant to end five years of bloodshed in Syria were supposed to begin in Geneva on Monday. But disputes over the guest list have pushed the negotiations back to Friday — if they take place at all. "We want to make sure that, when and if we start, to start at least on the right foot. It will be … [Link]
Mashable » Miley Cyrus to star in Woody Allen's Amazon series alongside Elaine May
LOS ANGELES — Well this is certainly an interesting casting choice. Mashable has confirmed that Miley Cyrus and Elaine May will star alongside Woody Allen in his his new Amazon series. Deadline first reported the announcement Cyrus, who rose to fame with her Disney Channel show Hannah Montana, has recently appeared on Saturday Night Live and in films The Night Before … [Link]
Mashable » This 1957 Ferrari could fetch $34 million at auction — and it's worth every penny
Believe it or not, this 1957 Ferrari could be worth $34 million. 1950s Ferraris are worth a lot of money these days and, for the most part, the amount they fetch at auctions is quite puzzling. That's because, though undeniably beautiful, none is particularly enrapturing. They're cool, but not $30 million cool. See also: Faraday Future's 1,000-horsepower concept car should make … [Link]
Mashable » Work of art Kylie Jenner has mural of herself in her home now
The Tate Modern, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre, Kylie Jenner's mansion in Calabasas — these are all great places to see important art. Kylie, who already has a framed photo of her lips and Tyga's mugshot on display in her home, is upgrading the multi-million-dollar mansion she bought as a teenager with a mural of her face See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Calico the traveling hedgehog will give you wanderlust
Calico is a 2-year-old African pygmy hedgehog and she has probably traveled through more of the United States than you have. The prickly cutie is gaining traction on Instagram as her anonymous owner takes her on various road trips and snaps photos everywhere they go. See also: Duck and baby form quacking cute friendship One of the best parts about traveling … [Link]
Mashable » Which woman in tech has inspired you?
Women who work within the field of technology can be sources of inspiration to young people around the world. That's one fact that CodeGirl, a documentary about high school girls journeying through an international coding and entrepreneurship competition and 2016's first MashFlix pick, clearly demonstrates Though many of us are familiar with all-star names like Sheryl Sandberg or Marissa Mayer, we'd … [Link]
Mashable » Wisconsin thieves seized $70,000 worth of cheese (oh, jeez)
Something is rotten in the state of Wisconsin. Germantown police have recovered $70,000 worth of stolen "cheese product" that went missing after thieves stole a 54-foot trailer using a semi-tractor, officials said Monday. See also: Bandits steal 226 pints of ice cream from New York City store The cheese-loaded trailer was stolen early Friday morning. By 10 a.m., a Facebook follower … [Link]
Mashable » This is the real price you pay for 'free' public Wi-Fi
For many years, New York City has been developing a “free” public Wi-Fi project. Called LinkNYC, it is an ambitious effort to bring wireless Internet access to all of the city’s residents. This is the latest in a longstanding trend in which companies offer ostensibly free Internet-related products and services, such as social network access on Facebook, search and email from … [Link]
Mashable » Nefarious 'sneaker wave' terrorizes Oregon beach-goers
A "sneaker wave" nearly washed away a group of unsuspecting beach-goers at Coos Bay in southwest Oregon, causing a brief moment of panic as the wave of water barreled down the coastline. See also: California surfers ride big, El Niño fueled waves The incident, which was caught in the above video by Steve Raplee, follows a string of similar incidents … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Building World's 'Most Advanced' Data Center In Irish Village
An anonymous reader writes: Facebook has announced it is building a new data center in Clonee, Ireland, a small village close to Dublin. The facility, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims will be one of the "most advanced and energy efficient data centers in the world," will be the social network's second outside of the U.S., and its sixth globally. The … [Link]
Mashable » Grand jury clears Planned Parenthood, indicts makers of covert videos instead
A Houston grand jury investigating undercover footage of Planned Parenthood found no wrongdoing Monday by the abortion provider but instead indicted anti-abortion activists involved in making the videos that provoked outrage among Republican leaders nationwide. See also: Planned Parenthood sues anti-abortion group behind 'video smear campaign' David Daleiden, founder of the Center for Medical Progress, was indicted on a felony charge … [Link]
Popular Science » Surprise! Your Facebook Friends Aren’t Your Friends In Real Life
A new study from Oxford University confirms why we have to specify someone is a “Facebook friend” instead of a friend. Professor Robin Dunbar looked at the relationship between people’s Facebook friends and real friends, and found that only 14 out of the average 150 Facebook friends a user has would express any sympathy for the user in real life; … [Link]
Mashable » Vikings kicker Blair Walsh supports Pats kicker Gostkowski after big miss
New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski has a case of the Mondays. Just one day ago, he missed an easy-money extra point that came back to haunt the Pats and help end their season with a playoff loss instead of a Super Bowl appearance Blair Walsh knows that feel, bro See also: The Arizona Cardinals actually tweeted a crying Jordan meme … [Link]
Mashable » Patriots gear will help needy children who have never heard of the Patriots
BOSTON — Dick's Sporting Goods said it plans to donate gear touting the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl to a nonprofit The Patriots lost 20-18 to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Matt Catacchio, community marketing manager at Dick's, tells the Boston Globe the T-shirts and hats will go to World Vision and be distributed to "countries in need." He … [Link]
Mashable » Ben & Jerry's cofounder made a Bernie Sanders ice cream so you can 'taste the Bern'
We’re not sure if anyone was exactly yearning for a dessert inspired by a 74-year-old politician, but here it is Ben Cohen (co-founder and half the namesake of Ben & Jerry's) has whipped up several batches of a Bernie Sanders-themed ice cream flavor. It's a delicious show of support from Cohen for the Democratic presidential candidate It's called "Bernie's Yearning," and … [Link]
Popular Science » Drone Films Russia’s New Cosmodrome
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Vostochny Cosmodrome When the Soviet Union broke apart, one thing the Russian space program lost was, well, space. Specifically, with the independence of Kazakhstan, Russia lost its Baikonur Cosmodrome. Through leasing agreements and generally friendly relations, Russia’s been able to keep launching rockets from their old base, but the nation has long dreamed of a … [Link]
Mashable » 23 way harsh diss tracks that burned their way into pop culture
We can never forget when Eminem, arguably the biggest rapper in the world at the time, took digs at Fred Durst and Everlast in "Girls." Or the fact that they fought over Christina Aguilera Diss tracks are basically a slam dunk. Just ask Taylor Swift. Most feuds end up producing at least one such track from each side, though not everyone … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb doesn't want you to stay in this beautiful Brooklyn igloo for $200 a night
You can kiss your romantic/slightly dangerous blizzard-themed vacation goodbye, thanks to Airbnb. In the aftermath of the blizzard that crushed the East Coast this weekend, the short-term rental service removed a Brooklyn resident's igloo listing because it didn't meet "occupancy standards." See also: Starbnb is the ultimate website for your vacation in a galaxy far, far away Patrick M. Horton listed … [Link]
Mashable » 7 of Australia's wackiest world records
Australia has dominated in sport, produced superstars like Kylie Minogue and Hugh Jackman and even had a hand in the invention of the pacemaker — but it's also the world's best in some more unusual categories The annual publication by Guinness World Records has quite a few Aussie entries within its pages, but 2015 held some records that could definitely be … [Link]
Popular Science » Gas Leaks Are Designed To Attract Turkey Vultures
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Turkey Vulture There are things beyond human perception. Beyond that, we have to rely on tools to understand the world around us. It’s why we use infrared cameras to look for heat far away, or employ bomb-sniffing dogs to check for hidden drugs. And it’s why, when it comes to natural gas leaks, we … [Link]
Mashable » Tian Tian the panda is still adorably rolling around in the snow
Rejoice! The folks over at the Smithsonian National Zoo have blessed us all with another video of Tian Tian, the adorable panda, frolicking in his snowy enclosure. The latest aww-worthy video features the 18-year-old panda rolling down a hill, clearly delighted at all the fresh snow brought in by the historic blizzard that slammed the East Coast last week. See … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber's Short-lived Helicopter Service In Utah Grounded
New submitter captaindomon writes: It may come as no surprise that the Uber helicopter flights which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival were apparently illegal and quickly grounded. "Thanks to the support and partnership we have with Sundance and Park City Municipal Corporation, we were able to come to an agreement," said Summit County spokeswoman Katie Mullaly. "We are glad … [Link]
Mashable » Winter Storm Jonas inspired some ‘Snow-nas Brothers’ snowmen
While the Jonas Brothers were busy "Burnin' Up" social media with hilarious winter storm memes this past weekend, the Snownas Brothers were chillin' in Connecticut. The North East was advised to "Hold On" and prepare for the big blizzard this weekend. After the Weather Channel nicknamed it 'Winter Storm Jonas', Jonas Brother fans took full advantage of the situation, using it … [Link]
Mashable » Kylie Jenner compares brother Rob Kardashian to Satan for dating Blac Chyna
Now this is an Instagramystery. Walking lips Kylie Jenner recently posted — then deleted — a photo of a baphomet, which is a three-eyed goat typically associated with the devil and the occult See also: Kylie Jenner framed photos of her own lips and Tyga's mugshot in her home The photo's caption? "This is @robkardashian lol". The now deleted post was … [Link]
Mashable » Haunted iPhone takes center stage in new Snapchat series 'Cursed Phone'
LOS ANGELES — Maker Studios is upping its Snapchat content offerings. The Culver City-based media company launched a new series for the platform called Cursed Phone on Monday The show is told through multiple points of view by various creators. The premise: "After a tragic accident, the spirit of a scorned fan girl inhabits a new iPhone, and the phone … [Link]
Mashable » App designed for children with autism now lets you track your kids with one click
For parents, knowing their child is safe can be one of their biggest worries. Parents of children on the autism spectrum may worry even more But tracking children may not be enough in an emergency. AngelSense, an app and wearable device, was updated last week with a new feature for such emergency situations called First Responder Alert. The feature pings parents … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Proposes to Girlfriend in the Geekiest Way Possible [Video]
On January 6th, 2016, Ian Coulson proposed to his girlfriend in the geekiest way I’ve seen in a while. Watch. IS THIS the greatest proposal of all-time? Ian Coulson, from Brighton, enlisted the help of his friends – and his soon to be father-in-law – to propose to his girlfriend Lizzy by acting out iconic scenes from some of their … [Link]
Mashable » Heroic Greek islanders who united to save refugees could win Peace Prize
The tiny Greek islands that sit a short boat ride from the Turkish coast became an unwitting frontline of Europe's refugee crisis last year, with thousands of migrants landing on their shores daily. Now, the people who live on the islands, once better known for their sleepy fishing villages frequented by European tourists, may get a Nobel Peace Prize for their … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists create monkeys with autism to study the disorder in humans
Scientists in China say they used genetic engineering to create monkeys with a version of autism, an achievement that could make it easier to test treatments but that raises thorny practical and ethical questions over how useful such animal models will be. Neuroscientist Zilong Qiu of the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences says his team has generated more than a dozen … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Atari Console Games Officially Come To PC
Atari is bringing a collection of 100 classic console games to the PC. It’s promising a range of usability upgrades to the originals. The games will be packaged in a single title, Atari Vault. Among those already announced are Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Tempest and Warlord. The company describes the games as re-imagined, though it’s not clear how extensive any … [Link]
Popular Science » Gaze Inside The Mind Of Artificial Intelligence With This Neural Network Visualizer
Screenshot/ Adam Harley Adam Harley's 3D Visualization of a Convolutional Neural Network lets you look inside the inner workings of artificial intelligence. Even aside from the fear that evil A.I.s will take over the world, the field of artificial intelligence can be daunting to outsiders. Facebook's director of artificial intelligence, Yann LeCun, uses the analogy that A.I. is a black … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this heartbreaking moment from a Bernie Sanders town hall in Iowa
WASHINGTON — A woman wept openly at a Bernie Sanders town hall in Iowa Monday, as she responded to the Democratic presidential candidate's questions about what it was like to live on $12,000 a year. See also: Bernie Sanders is surging in Iowa and Hillary Clinton's campaign is freaked "I've been living on probably less than that for a long time … [Link]
Popular Science » iPhone 5se Release Rumored To Come In March 2016
One More Thing Rumored iPhone 5se The iPhone 5se could be Apple's attempt to update their smaller line of iOS smartphones. Rumors point to the device releasing in March 2016 Could Apple be on the verge of breaking with its usual annual September release cycle and reveal a new phone this March? A new report from 9to5 Mac suggests that … [Link]
Slashdot » Wikipedia Editors Revolt, Vote "No Confidence" In Newest Board Member
An anonymous reader writes with news about an editor revolt at Wikimedia to remove Arnnon Geshuri from the foundation's board. Ars reports: "Nearly 200 Wikipedia editors have taken the unprecedented step of calling for a member of the Wikimedia Foundation board of directors to be tossed out. The Wikimedia Foundation, which governs both the massive Wikipedia online encyclopedia and related … [Link]
Mashable » These male models look exactly like Disney princes
Balmain is revisiting your childhood cartoon crushes, one runway look at a time. The French fashion house closed out Paris Men's Fashion Week on Jan. 23 with a runway full of dapper men who looked strikingly similar to Disney princes 
A model walks the runway during the Balmain Menswear Fall/Winter 2016-2017 showImage: Peter White/Getty ImagesSee also: Channel your inner Gatsby as … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat may be changing the way you share live video and text messages
Snapchat may soon be overhauling some of its fundamental features. New screenshots unearthed by some developers show a major redesign of Snapchat's "chat" screen, where users exchange text messages and live video. The new images suggest the company may be adding stickers as well as new way to connect with people with either voice or video calls. See also: 10 hidden … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways to show respect and thoughtfulness on Australia Day
Australia Day will be marked by beers, barbecues, and the beach for many — but it's impossible to not reflect on the deeper, sometimes darker history of it all. For instance, it's a day that many Indigenous Australians don't feel a part of. Some try and use the event to understand what it really means to be Australian, others want to … [Link]
Mashable » The connections between 'The X-Files' and 'Breaking Bad' run deep
In the world of TV, The X-Files and Breaking Bad are basically family Not only has Bad creator Vince Gilligan often pointed to his experience writing for The X-Files as a formative one, but the two series have also shared actors, crew and even a cigarette brand This, of course, is not new information. But the people over at FUN.com have … [Link]
Mashable » Awkward health ad encourages everyone to 'do the D', has no idea what that means
Don’t jump to conclusions next time you hear someone talking about "the D." Maybe they're just worried about your health. Yukon Health and Human Services' ad campaign urges everyone to remember to take their daily vitamin D supplement. However, the campaign chose some awkward wording to get the message across. See also: You don't need a tuxedo for your penis, but … [Link]
Mashable » Sloth rescued from a busy highway will fill your weary heart with love
An adorable sloth found itself in a terrifying situation when the fuzzy creature tried to cross a highway in Quevedo, Ecuador, but ended up stranded and clinging to the guardrail Transit police in Ecuador rescued the sloth, which they appropriately described as "beautiful" on their Facebook page. The poor animal was clearly freaked out, so hopefully it learned the hard way … [Link]
Mashable » Pokemon's first-ever Super Bowl ad will make you rejoice in your childhood
Pokemon is coming to the Super Bowl. The Japanese gaming company is making its Big Game debut with a high-octane 30-second ad that feels more like an inspirational Nike or Gatorade commercial than one for a video game populated with adorable animals That is, until a Pokemon trainer steps into the fan-packed stadium instead of Peyton Manning and his opponents are … [Link]
Mashable » 400-pound militiaman challenges Chris Christie to wrestling match
One of the Bundy militia members currently holed up at an Oregon wildlife refuge — apparently with nothing to do while his comrades deal with dildos, tubs of lube and rifle through Native American artifacts — has challenged GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie to a wrestling match. See also: 'Y'all Qaeda': People aren't taking the armed militia in Oregon too … [Link]
Mashable » Overly excited Panthers fan tumbles out of stands
Watching the Carolina Panthers rout the Arizona Cardinals 49-15 in the NFC Championship game on Sunday wasn't enough for one fan, he wanted in. See also: Brave little Seahawks fan uses football to pull out loose tooth So in he went. Following a pick-six by linebacker Luke Kuechly, the zealous fan reached perhaps a little too hard for some skin and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Street Fighter V' has a story to tell, but you'll need to wait for it
Street Fighter V launches on Feb. 16, but the story mode that ties all of its combatants together won't be coming until this summer. Capcom confirmed this unusual approach in a surprise announcement on Monday. The game that ships next month will include a single-player mode called "Character Stories," which lets you learn about each fighter — their background, the … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Do Animals Love To Play In The Snow?
OakleyOriginals via Flickr CC By 2.0 Icy Whiskers After every big snow storm you can expect to see at least one viral video of an adorable animal romping around in the fresh snow. Case in point, from #blizzard2016: Fresh snow is irresistible to all kinds of animals. Foxes frolic in it; red pandas roll in it; dogs love to slide … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Crazy Insane Rube Goldberg Machine Delivers Soda Can in 175 Steps [Video]
Youtuber berlagawesome built this crazy insane Rube Goldberg machine so that it could deliver him a single can of soda. The man spent around 140 hours (over 3 months) to create this setup, which failed 114 times before he finally got it to work. Impressive. [berlagawesome] The post Crazy Insane Rube Goldberg Machine Delivers Soda Can in 175 Steps [Video] … [Link]
Slashdot » US Regulators Find Serious Deficiencies At Theranos Lab
An anonymous reader writes: 2016 has not started well for blood-testing startup Theranos. Already facing allegations of data manipulation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have found problems with Theranos' laboratory in Newark, California, putting the company's relationship with the Medicare program in danger. WSJ reports: "It isn't clear exactly what regulators have faulted Theranos for in their latest … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift doppelgänger shakes off the online hate
If Taylor Swift ever decides to retire from this business we call show, don't fret — just call Keitra Jane The 21-year-old University of Utah student is a spitting image of Swift, down to her trademark blonde bangs and red pout See also: Grandma and grandpa somehow look exactly like Taylor Swift and Hugh Hefner And it seems that the similarities … [Link]
Mashable » Deadly Zika virus to spread throughout the Americas, WHO warns
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is likely to spread to all countries in North and South America where a specific mosquito species — known as the Aedes mosquito — is present, according to a new statement from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) The PAHO, which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), said the illness, which has been linked to … [Link]
Mashable » Kid's filthy nutmeg has no place in the nurturing womb of youth sports
Step aside, Messi — the soccer Internet has a new nutmeg king There's only one problem: This kid's obscenely well-executed nutmeg is probably too cruel to for the nurturing womb of youth sports See also: Chelsea FC's disaster season is a farce for one Twitter user named Chelsea Youth sports are about fun and learning a love for the game, … [Link]
Mashable » Sundance review: 'Sing Street' will have you joyously clapping along
PARK CITY, Utah — As the credits started to roll at the end of Sing Street John Carney’s latest music-inspired flick during a Sundance Film Festival screening Monday, the audience joyously clapped along. That engagement and levity could be felt throughout the hopeful romance as we follow 15-year-old Connor’s (newcomer Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) venture to pull together a ragtag band and impress … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Encrypt OAuth Tokens in 10 minutes With SecureDB
So, you are building (or have built) an app that allows its end-users to authenticate with an existing social login (ie. Facebook). Or maybe your application aggregates information on behalf of the users using OAuth (ie. Hootsuite). Or, perhaps your application takes actions on your user’s behalf when they are sleeping.
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Mashable » Hidden safe found during demolition of Pablo Escobar's Miami mansion
Construction workers demolishing a Miami mansion that once belonged to notorious Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar have found a giant safe hidden in the building's foundation Officials have scanned it with a metal detector but have so far been unable to get inside. See also: Inside Pablo Escobar's estate: Dinosaur statues and loose hippos The pink mansion, now owned by a … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung is getting into the virtual reality movie production game
Samsung is expanding its foray into virtual reality with the promise of a VR movie studio in New York City. Marc Mathieu, chief marketing officer of Samsung Electronics, announced the initiative at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend, a move that could mean big things for VR in the film industry. More than 30 VR projects are being showcased at Sundance … [Link]
Slashdot » YouTube and the Modern Mad Scientist
szczys writes: Making change for $1.00 and getting $1.10 back. That's the premise of overunity, free energy, and perpetual motion experiments. Using money as the the analogy is fitting because these concepts are heavily aligned with scams trying to land a payday for their "research". But there is another branch of people working on them: tinkerers who believe they can … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's not-so-secret car is further along than we think, Daimler CEO says
It’s no secret that Apple is working on a car. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently said he thinks the company is serious about building an electric car, and now the CEO of German car company Daimler, Dieter Zetsche, has chimed in to say an Apple Car is further along than we may have thought. After meeting with about 70 companies in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Every Time R2-D2 Saves the Day
Luke, Han, and Leia would have been dead long ago if it weren’t for R2-D2! [IGN] The post Every Time R2-D2 Saves the Day appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Dog gets let out to pee, finishes 7th in half-marathon
When you gotta go, you first gotta run a 13.1 mile race, stop to sniff a dead rabbit, finish in 1:32.56, be given a medal and then you go. Ludivine, a 2-and-a-half year old hound named after a character from A Good Year, was let out by her owner April Hamlin to go to the bathroom, but instead took the opportunity … [Link]
Mashable » Manhunt widens for 3 'highly dangerous' inmates who escaped California jail
Authorities have turned to the public for help as they continue to widen their manhunt for three inmates who pulled off a daring escape from the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana, California See also: 3 inmates escape LA-area jail by cutting through tunnels, rappelling from roof Jonathan Tieu, 20, Bac Duong, 43, and Hossein Nayeri, 37, were all awaiting trials … [Link]
Mashable » Prototype coat for refugees doubles up as a tent or sleeping bag
LONDON — Students at London's Royal College of Art have designed an innovative piece of clothing for refugees displaced across Europe: a coat that doubles up as a tent or a sleeping bag. Working in conjunction with clothing brand Wall London and under the tutelage of Dr Harriet Harriss & Graeme Brooker, the interior design and textiles students are hoping to … [Link]
Mashable » 7 beautiful national parks where you can explore Australia's Indigenous heritage
The Bungle Bungles, Purnululu National Park, Western Australia.Image: Education Images/UIG via Getty ImagesAustralia has its fair share of stunning landscapes to get lost in, but many are also a chance to learn about the country's diverse Indigenous heritage. While national parks and sacred places once had European monikers, their Aboriginal names are now commonly used in recognition of the people … [Link]
Mashable » Dad films the moment his teen woke up from heart transplant surgery
After 15-year-old Trevor Sullivan underwent heart transplant surgery, his father filmed his tearful relief upon waking up. Now the original clip of the Detroit, Michigan, teen has been viewed more than 1.2 million times on Facebook, and shown on television stations across the United States. See also: Dead Hearts Transplanted Into Patients for First Time Philip Sullivan, Trevor's father, tells ABC … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Adam Savage Gets Official Martian Spacesuit to Build Replica; Fanboys Over it
From Tested: Adam Savage gets special access to one of the spacesuits from The Martian to study and document it for his personal replica project! Here’s Adam’s gleeful first impressions after opening the suit’s shipping crate and appreciate for some of the fine fabricated details seen in person. [Tested] The post Adam Savage Gets Official Martian Spacesuit to Build Replica; … [Link]
Mashable » 10 eye-opening ways virtual reality is being used (besides gaming)
Gamers and gadget hounds can now get their hands on the hotly anticipated Oculus Rift virtual reality headset: The Facebook-owned company announced the commercial release of its virtual reality device at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. At a whopping $600, the Oculus Rift may seem expensive for a gaming device, but the technology has come a long way since the company … [Link]
Mashable » Doritos' Super Bowl ad will be worth $1 million to one winner
The next Don Draper could be on your couch. Or the next Peggy Olson could be you Doritos is once again giving power to the people with its "Crash the Super Bowl" campaign, which lets fan submit their own home-made commercials in hopes of prestige and $1 million in prize money The contest, which is running for the final time this … [Link]
Popular Science » Mood-Regulating Chemicals Help You Taste Sour Foods
Szapucki via Flickr, CC by 2.0 Sour candies Can't you just taste the sour in your brain? Do kiwis and sauerkraut make your mouth water? If so, you can thank the mood-regulating neurotransmitter called serotonin, which may also enable you to taste sour foods, according to a study published last month in the Journal of Neuroscience and covered today by … [Link]
Slashdot » German Court: "Sharing" Your Amazon Purchases Is Spamming
An anonymous reader writes: A court in Germany has ruled that the 'Share' links which Amazon provides to customers directly after making a purchase at the site are unlawful. The "Share" functionality provides buttons which allow the consumer to signal a new purchase via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or email. The court, ratifying an earlier decision made at a lower court, … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber's Instagram crush to walk Madrid Fashion Week
For some of us, Instagram is a place to post mediocre photos of food and/or our own faces. For others, like @wolfiecindy, it's a place to get discovered by pop stars — and propelled into Fashion Week fame. In December, Justin Bieber shared a photo of a girl on Instagram with the caption, "Omg who is this!!" In true fan culture … [Link]
Mashable » Astronaut Tim Peake shows what it's like to orbit Earth in real time
A real-time video taken by British astronaut Tim Peake gives people on Earth a little taste of what it's like to look down on the planet from above The video — which puts the bright blues and browns of the coast of Iran and Pakistan and the Arabian Sea on display — shows Peake's point of view looking out of … [Link]
Mashable » Hardcore Amish horse and buggy pulls tanker truck out of snow
This weekend's record-breaking blizzard brought some of the heaviest snows the East Coast has ever seen — but that didn't stop people (and horses) from doing their jobs. Over in Central Pennsylvania, a tanker truck got stuck in the snow. Tanker trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so pulling them out of the snow is no easy feat. See … [Link]
Mashable » Anna Wintour wasn't having this 'School of Rock' prop
When queen Anna Wintour attends your performance, you're in for a treat — and some edits. Wintour, Vogue's Editor-in-Chief, was recently spotted at New York City's Winter Garden Theatre, where she saw Andrew Lloyd Weber's new School of Rock musical. In one scene, the show's costume designer character, Billy, holds up a prop issue of Vogue. See also: Derek Zoolander lands his … [Link]
Mashable » YouTubers Bethany Mota and Glozell join 2016 Makers Conference line-up
LOS ANGELES — YouTubers GloZell Green and Bethany Mota are joining the list of growing stars — including Caitlyn Jenner, Katie Couric and Gloria Steinem — at this year's Makers Conference, Mashable has exclusively learned. The second annual event, which will take place in Palos Verdes, Calif. in February, will feature sessions focusing on tangible solutions and calls-to-action around gender equality. … [Link]
Mashable » Europe's police warn ISIS will strike again
Law enforcement officials all across Europe believe the Islamic State, a terror group also called ISIS or Daesh, has changed its approach to warfare The new tactics mark a shift towards a broad, global terrorism strategy that leaves the continent vulnerable to an increasing wave of deadly attacks. The report, released Monday by Europol, the European Union's law enforcement agency, said … [Link]
Mashable » Man devises genius airplane tracker for his house near LaGuardia Airport
Jeremy Merrill lives underneath a flight path to LaGuardia Airport in New York. Merrill is a curious man After watching countless planes land at LaGuardia and wondering where they were flying from, the New York Times journalist/developer devised a system to display the plane's origin on his windowsill. See also: Inventor pitches detachable airplane cabin to save lives during crashes The … [Link]
Mashable » Women of Sundance: What indies can teach Hollywood about equality
PARK CITY, Utah — Why are women represented so much better at Sundance than in Hollywood at large? In the broadest of strokes, Sundance movies are written and directed by women at a far greater rate (about a third) than at the studio level (about 3% of the top-grossing films). Festival programmers maintain that they don't pick female filmmakers on purpose … [Link]
Mashable » The ultimate gift for your devoted cat-owning friend
On the hunt for a gift that strengthens the bond between your cat-owning friend and their beloved feline? Look no further. Imgur user kindstrangerofgold has your needs covered with this thoughtful birthday gift they gave to their sister See also: Cat is so excited to see his owner, he nearly explodes with joy What cat owner wouldn't appreciate corresponding custom t-shirts … [Link]
Mashable » Athlete dancing in a wind tunnel laughs in the face of gravity
Our minds have officially been blown (away). An athlete at WindGames 2016, a competition exclusively dedicated to wind tunnel tricks, wows the crowd with his graceful dance. This is about as close as man will come to true flight, and it is beautiful. Insane Red Bull video showcases 8 types of flying acrobatics This video of Indian sportspersons singing the … [Link]
Mashable » Every major celebrity who's commented on the Oscars diversity controversy
It feels like everyone in Hollywood is weighing on on this year's Oscars The Academy Awards have come under fire for failing to nominate a single person of color in any acting categories, for the second year in a row. The uproar got so bad that the Academy and its president, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, had to accelerate their plan to improve … [Link]
Mashable » The Arizona Cardinals actually tweeted a crying Jordan meme
What do you do when you're getting blown out 49-15 on the doorstep of the Super Bowl, watching helplessly as one of the most successful seasons in franchise history comes to a miserably disastrous end? If you're the Arizona Cardinals, you tweet out a sad Michael Jordan meme. Might as well get ahead of the Internet mockery. See also: Zaza Pachulia, … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Court Testimony Reveals Why It Refuses To Unlock iPhones For Police
blottsie writes: Newly unsealed court transcripts from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York show that Apple now refuses to unlock iPhones for law enforcement, saying "In most cases now and in the future, the government’s requested order would be substantially burdensome, as it would be impossible to perform." “Right now Apple is aware that customer … [Link]
Popular Science » Is Climate Change Causing The Recent Streak Of Record-Setting Warm Years?
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. We're on a roll. 2015 was the hottest year on record, just like 2014 was the hottest year on record, and before that, … [Link]
Mashable » Walking through a blizzard without pants is never a good idea
This is when the phrase "No shoes, no pants, no problem" ought to become "No shoes, no pants, pneumonia" See also: Snow Rat is the hero New York deserves Someone posted a video what one can assume is a walk of shame — or what Amber Rose has brilliantly flipped to be a stride of pride — through the blizzard that … [Link]
Mashable » Frozen little piglet survives the blizzard thanks to a heroic family
‘Pigs in a blanket' are usually a treat, but not when referring to a baby pig trapped under a blanket of snow. This weekend's blizzard hit the east coast hard, and Facebook user Sarah Pekkanen decided to make the best of the storm by spending the weekend at a nearby Maryland-area ski resort with friends and their children. Little did they … [Link]
Mashable » Noisy goat tricks police helicopter into answering its distress call
LONDON — If timeless pieces of internet gold like this one have taught us anything, it's that goats have the ability to sound strangely human when they want to. But did you know some goats sound so much like real people that they're actually capable of hoodwinking police officers? See also: Goat completes basic training, joins British Army in key role … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rey to Finn: Stop Trying to Hold my Hand! [Comic]
For those of you who don’t remember or just haven’t seen it, this refers to a scene in Wall-E where the robot is Eve’s hand. [Source: Berds And Nerds | Like “Berds And Nerds” on Facebook | Follow “Berds And Nerds” on Twitter] The post Rey to Finn: Stop Trying to Hold my Hand! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Mashable » Why Mark Zuckerberg is the kind of dad America needs now
Mark Zuckerberg, to most people, is a hoodie-wearing Harvard dropout who created the most successful social networking platform in the world But here's another way to imagine the Facebook CEO: as a devoted father who has redefined what it means to be a working parent in a culture that values, above all else, the bottom line See also: America's 12-week maternity … [Link]
Mashable » B.o.b. is positive the Earth is flat, offers photographic evidence
B.o.b. would like to check and then double check again with you: Is the Earth really flat? Early Sunday night, the rapper and Twitter power user — with more than 2.29M followers — strongly hinted that the earth may be flat as a frikkin' pancake. See also: 'A true legend and gentleman': Celebrities pay tribute to Alan Rickman B.o.b., whose real … [Link]
Popular Science » A New Pokémon Super Bowl Ad Has Been Unleashed Early
The Pokémon Company Pokemon 20th anniversary Pokémon has released its Super Bowl ad early. Check out video of the commercial commemorating the 20th anniversary below The globablly popular video game/TV/trading card franchise Pokémon will soon be celebrating its 20th anniversary, and what better way to ring in the new age than a Super Bowl ad for 2016? (The original Pokémon … [Link]
Mashable » NYC landmarks captured in post-blizzard aerial footage
The NYPD just released this aerial footage of NYC in the aftermath of the blizzard. Read more…More about Nypd, Youtube, Us World, Us, and Climate
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Mashable » Real life hero J.K. Rowling to receive PEN award for literary service
Accio, literary award! On Monday, PEN America announced that Harry Potter creator Twitter all-star and all-around good human J.K. Rowling will receive the 2016 PEN/ Allen Foundation Literary Service Award at PEN's annual Literary Gala on May 16. See also: 24 times J.K. Rowling was a total badass on Twitter Each year, the Literary Service Award is given to a critically … [Link]
Mashable » This picture of Mark Zuckerberg's wardrobe is hard to believe
Having a wardrobe is not cool. You know what's really cool? Grey t-shirts and hoodies. Lots of them. On Monday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a picture of his incredibly monochromatic wardrobe, proving once and for all that the billionaire founder really does just buy grey t-shirts and hoodies in bulk and wear them every day 
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Slashdot » Microsoft Releases Its Deep Learning Toolkit On GitHub
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft is moving its machine learning Computational Network Toolkit (CNTK) from its own hosting site, CodePlex, to GitHub. They're also putting it under the MIT open source license. The move marks an effort to make it easier for developers to collaborate on building their own deep learning applications using the CNTK. Under the CodePlex license, access … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Did Zika’s recent mutations let it explode as a global threat?
As the virus continues to spread, scientists are trying to understand how it went from causing sporadic, contained outbreaks to threatening almost an entire hemisphere
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Popular Science » Brain Scans Could Identify Depression Before Symptoms Emerge
NIMH – US Department of Health and Human Services: National Institute of Mental Health via Wikimedia Commons fMRI results A researcher reading the results of an fMRI scan. Depression is far more complex than a “chemical imbalance” in the brain—researchers have found that biology, psychology, genetics, and environmental factors all play a role in the onset and expression of the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Robot Solves Rubik’s Cube in Just 1 Second! [Video]
Jay Flatland and his friend Paul are currently in the process of applying to get their Rubik’s Cube solving robot, which can solve a cube in just 1 second, in the Guinness book of world records. Be sure to check it out in action in the video above. [Jay Flatland] The post Robot Solves Rubik’s Cube in Just 1 Second! … [Link]
Popular Science » Arctic Report: How To Feed Salmon To The World
Breanna Draxler In the Processing Plant Preparing the salmon for sale One in five people today depend on fish as their primary source of protein, according to the United Nations. And as the world's population grows, and the quality of diets improves for many of those people (a.k.a. getting access to protein), so does this demand. The demand for salmon, … [Link]
Mashable » The most breathtaking images of the 2016 blizzard were taken from space
Leave it to NASA to find the most compelling imagery of the East Coast blizzard. While the storm was slamming areas from Washington, D.C., to Cape Cod this weekend with high winds, record snow and coastal flooding, satellites and astronauts aboard the International Space Station were snapping away From space, the storm looked downright stunning, and many of the images help … [Link]
Mashable » Duck and baby form quacking cute friendship
This adorable pair of best friends will quack you up. Tyler is a 2-year-old human and his best friend is a duck named Bee. See also: Taylor Swift's 'Trouble' is infinitely better with the battle cry of the Duck Army Tyler's parents have a Facebook page to honor this interspecies friendship that they call "Mr. T and Bee: A Tale of … [Link]
Mashable » You can now buy 'Hamilton'-themed Valentine's Day cards. Breathe.
When it comes to Valentine's Day, It's hard to know what to get that special someone/enormous dork in your life. Fear not — all of your questions have been answered. There are now Hamilton-themed Valentine's Day cards. See also: Forget flowers, send your Valentine a Star Wars bouquet Artist and food writer Casey Barber recently released these digitally printed watercolor postcards … [Link]
Slashdot » Hollywood Turning Against Digital Effects
An anonymous reader writes: One of the easiest complaints to lob at a modern film is that the special effects look bad. It's been over two decades since Jurassic Park; the novelty is finally wearing off. The New Yorker puts it this way: "It's as if directors—especially the reboot generation—have finally become self-conscious about CGI; 2015 was the year they … [Link]
Mashable » This beautiful animation of London's history was made entirely from paper
The video above must have taken a hell of a long time to put together. The National Geographic's animation of London's colourful history spans a whopping 40,000 years. It starts in the era of woolly mammoths, sails through the Viking invasion and the time of Shakespeare, then races past the Black Death and the Industrial Revolution before arriving in the … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Magicians': The 10 biggest changes from page to screen, and why they matter
Back in December, before Syfy aired a sneak peek at The Magicians — its highly-anticipated adaptation of Lev Grossman's beloved, bestselling book series, frequently described as "Harry Potter for grown-ups" — Grossman himself wrote a blog post entitled "A Magicians fan's guide to watching The Magicians." The basic gist? In the series, "some things from the books don’t happen, some things … [Link]
Mashable » ScreenJunkies' first original, long-form scripted series follows interns at a 'superhero agency'
LOS ANGELES — Behind every great superhero, there's an intern. That's the premise of Interns of F.I.E.L.D., the first original, long-form scripted series from Defy Media's ScreenJunkies property. Created and written by the team behind Honest Trailers, the comedy series follows a group of interns at the top secret superhero agency F.I.E.L.D. It stars Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire), Benita Robledo (Teen … [Link]
Popular Science » Mars Needs Colonists Who Eat Meat And Sleep Late
NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson (left) and Cosmonaut Valery Korzun eating burgers on the International Space Station If you're a die-hard morning person, don't start packing your bags for Mars just yet. A recent study suggests that people who prefer to sleep in and stay up late may be better suited for Mars. Our bodies have internal clocks that tell us … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix's 'Daredevil' explained in 3 minutes
The Marvel Universe is populated by super soldiers, thunder gods and big green monsters, but what hero can tackle day-to-day street crime? That hero is Matt Murdock — the blind lawyer who stalks Hell’s Kitchen by night as Daredevil The Netflix series Daredevil has slightly lower stakes than the world-shaking throwdowns of bigger Marvel movies, like The Avengers. He’s just … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter's darkest hour is now
In late October, after his first full quarter running Twitter as CEO, Jack Dorsey and his executive team just couldn't shut up about Twitter Moments, a new curation tool intended to make the long struggling social network more appealing to new users. "Moments represents a real fundamental shift in our thinking,” Dorsey said at one point on a conference call with … [Link]
Mashable » Stormzy criticises Brit Awards over lack of representation on new song 'One Take Freestyle'
LONDON – British grime artist Stormzy might be a MOBO winner with a Top 10 single that dominated the UK music scene last year – but he's still not nominated for a Brit Award. With the lack of diversity in the Oscar nominations a big issue this year, he's tackling something much closer to home See also: Kevin Hart takes on … [Link]
Mashable » Archived Bowie interview, Angie Bowie op-ed give intimate glimpse into icon's past
David Bowie has been at the forefront of the cultural conversation since his death on Jan. 10 — and now, new clips from an unaired 2003 interview with 60 Minutes and an intimate personal statement from his ex-wife Angie are revealing more of Bowie's inner world. See also: David Bowie once rejected Coldplay collab offer: 'It's not a very good song' … [Link]
Popular Science » Storks Are Changing Migration Patterns To Lunch At Landfills
Francesco Veronesi/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 White Stork A white stork in Hungary in 2012. One man's trash is another bird's opportunity. In a paper published in Science Advances, researchers found that some populations of white storks in Europe were changing their migration patterns to take advantage of landfills–an all-you-can-eat buffet for birds. By tracking white stork populations in Europe … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » FREE eBook: The Kali Linux Cookbook (a $26.99 value)
Just a quick deal for you geeks. This deal will only be good for a limited time: The Kali Linux Cookbook, usually priced at $26.99, is now free for a limited time. Over 70 recipes to help you master Kali Linux for effective penetration security testing. A practical, cookbook style with numerous chapters and recipes explaining the penetration testing. The … [Link]
New Scientist – News » US east coast snowstorms linked to slowdown of Atlantic current
The record-breaking snowfall seen in the US over the weekend may become more common if Atlantic ocean current is slowing down as some suggest
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Mashable » Google is donating $5.3 million worth of Chromebooks to refugees
Google has created a $5.3 million grant for German-based nonprofits to provide refugees with Chromebooks. Google has been providing support to charities working with refugees in Europe for months, and in September, the company raised $10 million dollars in aid by matching donations to refugee relief organizations. See also: Google will match up to $5.5 million in donations to help refugees … [Link]
Popular Science » Try To Beat Donald Rumsfeld In His Challenging New Solitaire App
Churchill Solitaire Churchill Solitaire A take on the traditional time-wasting game, this version uses two decks of cards and is significantly more challenging. Former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has released an iPhone app, and one whose purpose is a complete shock. It’s not a secure messaging system, nor is it an encryption program; it’s a game. And a surprisingly … [Link]
Mashable » The first photo of the almost-'Friends' reunion is there for you
Prepare to have 5/6 of a freakout. The not-actually-a-Friends-reunion — a.k.athe NBC special in honor of television director James Burrows — took place on Jan. 24, and the first photos of the reunited cast have made it to social media. See also: David Schwimmer is here to adjust your expectations for the 'Friends' reunion Actress Kaley Cuoco posted an Instagram photo … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What Are Your Experiences With Online IDEs For Web Development?
Qbertino writes: I'm toying with the thought of moving my web development (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript with perhaps a little Python and Ruby thrown in) into the cloud. The upsides I expect would be: 1) No syncing hassles across machines. 2) No installation of toolchains to get working or back to work — a browser and a connection is all … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geek Uses Millennium Falcon to Clear Snow from Walkway [Video]
Ian Fisher of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, built a Millennium Falcon drone from scratch and decided to put it to good use by having it clear the snow from the walkway leading to his house. He tried the Force first, but unfortunately that did not work. His “midichlorians” count wasn’t high enough it seems. 😉 [The Weather Network] The post Geek … [Link]
Mashable » Snow Rat is the hero New York deserves
Pizza Rat can step aside because Snow Rat is here and ready to burrow his way into your heart After a major snowstorm dumped about 27 inches of snow on New York City this weekend, one noble rat braved the weather to make sure the streets of Brooklyn Heights were safe for all creatures, human and rodent. See also: Milkshake Squirrel … [Link]
Mashable » Snooki, Ian Ziering and William Shatner will appear in E!'s first scripted digital series 'Hashtaggers'
LOS ANGELES — E!'s first original scripted digital series Hashtaggers will feature guest stars Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (Jersey Shore), Ian Ziering (Beverly Hills 90210) and William Shatner, Mashable has learned exclusively. The 9-episode comedy, created by L.A.-based content and production studio Stun Creative, will debut on February 8, kicking off the NBCUniversal network's new lineup of digital programming. The show follows … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is What #Blizzard2016 Looked Like From The Space Station
On January 23, as a massive blizzard was starting to slam into the northeastern United States, many people were keeping a wary eye on the storm through their windows. One person in particular had an amazing vantage point: Scott Kelly, who was watching the storm through the windows of the International Space Station. Kelly also posted the all-clear, showing us … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe plays a farting corpse in his new film, and it's completely dividing people
LONDON — So Daniel Radcliffe's new film, Swiss Army Man, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday — and from the sounds of it, his role is a bit different from the parts he's played previously. See also: Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy play Operation, choose between Zayn and Harry This time, instead of a budding wizard, a famous poet … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify introduces video for its phone apps
Finally, music streaming service Spotify is jumping into the 21st century by adding video — but only on its mobile apps The streaming music service is set to begin integrating video clips into its Android app in the coming days and iOS not long after that Spotify users have awaited video since May 2015, when Spotify announced that it would be … [Link]
Slashdot » FortiGuard SSH Backdoor Found In More Fortinet Security Appliances
itwbennett writes: Earlier this month, an SSH backdoor was identified in Fortinet firewall appliances. Last week, the company said that the problem was not an intentional backdoor, but the result of a management feature which relied on an undocumented account with a hard-coded password. Now, it has found that the same issue also exists in some versions of FortiSwitch, FortiAnalyzer … [Link]
Mashable » Corgi desperately needs this stuffed animal in his life
Cooper, the Pembroke Welsh corgi, needs his little stuffed animal, but it is trapped on the other side of a closed door. Despite the barrier placed between him and his soul mate, true love prevails in the end. 'Alice in Wonderland' recut as a horror film will give you nightmares Boy panics after learning his baby brother makes loud noises … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Warcraft' TV spot makes frenemies out of humans and orcs
In Duncan Jones' Warcraft, humans and orcs form an uneasy alliance as they face a grave threat to their entire world. This new TV spot highlights the two factions' shaky truce, interspersing shots of big action with dialogue that speaks to each group's inherent distrust of the other. Sure, it's a short 30 seconds of previously released footage — but it's a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Will creating monkeys with autism-like symptoms be any use?
For the first time, non-human primates – macaques – have been genetically modified to display autism-like behaviour
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New Scientist – News » Glowing 4D-printed flowers could pave way for replacement organs
A new plant-inspired technique for designing 4D-printed objects that change shape over time could be important for building bespoke body parts
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Mashable » Jeremy Clarkson slammed over 'evil' transphobic comments
LONDON — Trans campaigners are criticising Jeremy Clarkson after he dismissed issues faced by the transgender community in his latest Sunday Times column. The former Top Gear presenter recounted a story told to him about an 8-year-old transgender girl, who had been assigned male at birth but had been living as a female since age 3. "Her parents had simply indulged this whim," Clarkson wrote … [Link]
Mashable » Well-balanced cat takes a stand
Curiosity didn't kill the cat this time, but it did get him up on his feet. After hearing a sound, this cat stands on his hind legs for a good 25 seconds while his dog friend rolls around excitedly, as dogs are wont to do. This beautiful animation of London's history was made entirely from paper This baby snake took … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman Pranks Superman [Comic]
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Mashable » When a rotting whale carcass toured Europe
Children peer inside the mouth of "Jonas" the whale.Image: Vagn Hansen/BIPs/Getty ImagesIn the early 1950s, the World Wildlife Fund, in conjunction with the University of Oslo, planned to put on a one-of-kind traveling educational exhibit for the publicIn the icy waters off the coast of Norway, hunters harpooned and killed a 60-foot, 58-ton fin whale. After hauling it back to shore, … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Blue Origin Re-Launch And Re-Land Its Reusable Rocket
Blue Origin video Blue Origin's New Shepard Rocket Booster Lands Again We had a hunch that Blue Origin was up to something. In November, the private spaceflight company founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos launched a rocket and then landed it vertically on th eground. Now Blue Origin has done it again using the same rocket booster from the November launch, … [Link]
Mashable » 7 people hospitalized after nightmarish turbulence on flight to Italy
Brief but severe turbulence sent seven people to the hospital who were on board an American Airlines flight from Miami, Florida, to Milan, Italy, on Sunday night. The turbulence struck about four hours into the flight, injuring three flight attendants and four passengers, according to the airline. The plane made an emergency diversion to Newfoundland. See also: Inventor pitches detachable airplane … [Link]
Slashdot » Insurance Companies Looking For Fallback Plans To Survive Driverless Cars
An anonymous reader writes: Driverless cars could mean a huge downsizing of the auto insurance industry, as the frequency of accidents declines and liability shifts from the driver to the vehicle's software or automaker. This is compounded by the rise of ride-sharing services. Once summoning a vehicle to take you somewhere isn't limited by the number of people available to … [Link]
Mashable » Vegans can finally dine on egg whites…sort of
Last spring I attended a 12-course vegan dinner created from food waste. Jay Astafa, a Natural Gourmet Institute trained chef, served watermelon sushi and carrot-top pesto But dessert was where I saw true plant-based innovation As a single meringue was placed in front of me, the lithe chef clasped his hands and told the crowd that the crispy, light cookie was … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 57% Off “X-Files: The Collector’s Set” on Blu-ray – $129.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and in honor of the nex X-Files episodes, Amazon is offering the recently released “X-Files: The Collector’s Set” on Blu-ray (9 seasons!) for just $129.99 plus free shipping. That’s 57% off on the box set’s regular list price of $299.99. Now for the first time on Blu-ray, the original nine exhilarating, groundbreaking … [Link]
Mashable » Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Mark Wahlberg just donated 1 million bottles of water to Flint
LOS ANGELES — A bottled water company owned in part by Sean "Diddy" Combs and Mark Wahlberg is pledging to donate 1 million bottles of water to the residents of Flint, Michigan. AQUAhydrate says it's sending 5,000 cases of water to Flint and will continue to provide bottles to residents until the city's water problems are solved. The company says the … [Link]
Mashable » President Obama: Bernie Sanders is no Obama 2008
WASHINGTON — It doesn't sound like President Barack Obama is feeling the Bern. In an interview with Politico out Monday morning, Obama dismissed the idea that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' rise is comparable to then-Sen. Obama's rise in 2008. See also: Bernie Sanders is surging in Iowa and Hillary Clinton's campaign is freaked "No, I don't think…that's true," Obama told POLITICO's … [Link]
Mashable » British Muslim women hit back at David Cameron by tweeting their awesome achievements
LONDON — Muslim women have organised a 'Twitter storm' against David Cameron to protest comments he allegedly made in private last week about, "the traditional submissiveness of Muslim women." The comments were apparently made in relation to the English language test, which Cameron's government has recently announced as part of an effort to improve migrant integration. See also: Muslim woman thanks … [Link]
Mashable » 'Mega Man'-inspired Kickstarter hit delayed indefinitely, just weeks before release
Mighty No. 9, the Kickstarted action game from Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune's Comcept studio, won't be making its planned Feb. 2016 release and doesn't have a revised timetable yet. This is the third delay for a game that was originally intended to arrive in Apr. 2015. The latest Kickstarter update from the Mighty No. 9 team pins blame for the delay squarely … [Link]
Mashable » This could be our first look at Apple's new 4-inch iPhone
All signs point to Apple releasing a new 4-inch iPhone to replace the aging iPhone 5S. What will it look like? If a newly leaked image that's popped up online is authentic, it could look just like an iPhone 6S, but smaller, obviously. One More Thing user Gijs Raggers posted an photo of what he claims is the unreleased 4-inch iPhone … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Secret Wars Part 1 “The End” – InComplete Story
For those not in the know of current comics, the most recent Secret Wars have changed everything in Marvel comics. Yes, changed up pretty much everything you know, and to be out of this loop will mean being out of this loop when the Marvel movies finally catch up, so rather than have you out of the “Secret Wars” loop, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Alice in Wonderland' recut as a horror film will give you nightmares
If you've ever watched the 1951 Disney animated classic Alice in Wonderland and dreamed of stumbling down a magical rabbit hole, then the latest installment of "Trailer Mix" will shatter those dreams. On second thought, actually falling down any sort of hole in real life isn't as whimsical as the original film depicted. Subscribe to Mashable Watercooler for new episodes of "Trailer Mix" … [Link]
Mashable » More people are eating at McDonald's thanks to healthier options
Breakfast around the clock is helping shake McDonald's out of its slump. The world's biggest hamburger chain says the launch of an all-day breakfast menu and unseasonably warm weather helped lift sales by 5.7% in the U.S. for the final three months of the year. It's the second straight quarter of domestic growth as McDonald's fights to win back customers, and … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Build a Yahoo! Weather "Hello World" Application in JavaScript
Next in our series of the “Hello World of APIs” we are looking at Yahoo Weather, a very popular API that provides the latest weather information. As with our previous tutorials, we will focus on detailing what a developer needs to know in order to understand the API and build an application that integrates with it.
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Mashable » Why Glenn Close wants to talk to you about her depression
“I never realized that maybe I could get a little help,” says actress Glenn Close. We’re talking about her own experience with depression, an illness she was diagnosed with only eight years ago.It was truly a surprise. For years, the Hollywood legend thought she probably had Attention Deficit Disorder, which can cause hyperactivity, impulsiveness or problems with concentration.“I felt this inertia … [Link]
Slashdot » 2016's First Batch of Anti-Science Education Bills Arrive In Oklahoma
An anonymous reader writes: It's only January and we're already seeing the first anti-science education bills of 2016 going through the Oklahoma legislature. The state's lawmakers fight over this every year, and it looks like this year won't be any different. "The Senate version of the bill (PDF) is by State Senator Josh Brecheen, a Republican. It is the fifth … [Link]
Mashable » Leaked LG G5 photos indicate dual back cameras
Weeks before LG is scheduled to unveil a new smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, a leaked set of photos purports to show the company's upcoming flagship, the LG G5 While not much to look at — the device in the photo is almost completely hidden behind a hideous case, (common for prototypes) — the photos, unearthed by Droid Life, … [Link]
Mashable » Screw your 2016 resolution: Kit Kat has a new gourmet chocolate bar
You might want to put those 2016 resolutions on hold for a bit. Just weeks after announcing a 24-karat gold Kit Kat, Nestle is bringing us another new concoction: the Kit Kat Chocolatory Moleson. See also: McDonald's is serving lots of feelings with chocolate-drizzled French fries in Japan The first of its kind gourmet chocolate bar, which will only be available … [Link]
Mashable » Asylum-seekers in UK forced to wear wristbands to get food
A company providing housing and meals for asylum-seekers in Cardiff, Wales have dropped a controversial practice of requiring people to wear brightly colored wristbands to collect food after outrage over the practice. Lynx House, a privately run company contracted by the UK Home Office, required asylum-seekers living on the property to wear a brightly colored wristband to collect meals daily. See … [Link]
Mashable » The big fat Indian wedding: Through the iPhone lens of an award winning photographer
“There are no special tricks for photography. If I give you a Jimi Hendrix guitar, you won't be able to play like him. It is not about the gear," says award-winning photographer Sephi Bergerson, who took on a challenge to shoot an Indian wedding entirely on his iPhone 6s Plus. See also: The 7 best iPhone photography apps of all time … [Link]
Mashable » Boy panics after learning his baby brother makes loud noises
Don't let their cuteness fool you. Babies are terrifying. This boy doesn't know quite what to expect when his mom places his quiet baby brother into arms. He's assured that he's doing a good job, and that he looks like he's done this befo … well, somebody in the room doesn't let mom finish. Australian Reptile Park catches giant spider … [Link]
Mashable » Australian Reptile Park catches giant spider with venom on its fangs
Meet Big Boy, a male funnel web spider now living at the Australian Reptile ParkAt 7.5 centimeters (or about 2.9 inches), the spider is the largest of its kind that the park has encountered. It was discovered with venom still dripping from its fangs. But despite the nerve-racking description, Big Boy's venom can actually be used to save lives. As … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon's Customer Service Backdoor
An anonymous reader writes: Eric Springer describes his recent troubles with Amazon to highlight one of the biggest weak points in information security: customer service. You can use complex passwords and two-factor authentication all you want — all it takes is a low-level representative trying to be helpful and your account information is now compromised. In this case, a bad … [Link]
New Scientist – News » El Niño means glaciers in the Andes are melting at record rates
Many glaciers will soon be extinct, with huge knock-on effects on human water supplies and unique ecosystems. The race is on to sample them before they’re gone
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Popular Science » Do People Who Grow Up In The Arctic See Better In The Dark?
Jason Schneider People who live north of the Arctic Circle experience two months each year with no direct sunlight. During the dark winters, the only natural illumination people experience is twilight, which tends to have a bluish color. So in 2007, cognitive neuropsychology specialist Bruno Laeng set out to see how this might affect the vision of these northernmost inhabitants. … [Link]
Mashable » Here's a new scene from the next episode of 'The X-Files'
Some advice from someone who — humblebrag — has seen the next two episodes of The X-Files miniseries: They are nothing alike, and you will like them both very much With only six episodes to play with, the next two hours give the impression that every moment of the miniseries was treated as precious and meant to serve specific functions … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Wolfmother unleash rock riffmania in trippy new 'Victorious' video
Wolfmother is back with a galactic new video The Australian band, led by vocalist/guitarist Andrew Stockdale, has released the new video for single "Victorious," debuting here on Mashable. The campy visuals, directed by Brother Willis, feature a Barbarella-type heroine on another planet. "The video is about a girl who’s held hostage by evil alien folk, but upon hearing the powers of … [Link]
Mashable » Daredevil army women bikers will perform at India's Republic Day for the first time
For the first time, an all-women contingent of personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force will be performing stunts with their motorcycles during India's Republic Day parade on 26 Jan. See also: Adorable army dogs will return to India's Republic Day parade after 26 years Called "Women Daredevils CRPF", the contigent of 120 women riders will display their skills on the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Warcraft Movie Gets a New TV Spot [Video]
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will … [Link]
Mashable » This video of Indian sportspersons singing the national anthem is going viral
On the eve of the country's Republic Day, a group of eight Indian sports luminaries have come together to sing the national anthem in a music video called "The Sport Heroes" to encourage kids to pursue sports along with academics. See also: This is what India's 67th Republic Day parade will look like The cast includes hockey player Dhanraj Pillai, … [Link]
Slashdot » The Clock Is Ticking For the US To Relinquish Control of ICANN
Mark Wilson writes: The U.S. is not afraid to throw its weight around; it likes not only to be involved in things, but to be in control. For decades, ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) — the non-profit organization that manages IP addresses and domain names — has been overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce, much to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 25 January 2016
The Mortality of Companies — Geoffrey West paper: we show that the mortality of publicly traded companies manifests an approximately constant hazard rate over long periods of observation. This regularity indicates that mortality rates are independent of a company’s age. … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction's Louis Tomlinson confirms arrival of baby — but fans just want to know his name
LONDON — Ever since One Direction member Louis Tomlinson tweeted about the arrival of his baby with ex-fling Briana Jungwirth, fans have been dying to know the name of his first child The Sun, however, has apparently "exclusively" revealed that the US stylist and British boyband singer have named their child 'Sydney Rain.' Although Twitter users were a bit confused by … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Scenic sat-nav will take you on the prettiest route
Feel like taking the scenic route? This AI uses Google Street View to pick the best roads for viewing mountains and other scenery
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Mashable » Samsung's gold Gear S2 smartwatch will soon be available worldwide
Looking for a gold smartwatch that's not Apple-made, and doesn't have the Apple Watch Edition's $10,000+ price? Samsung's Gear S2 Classic New Edition might be a good option The high-end smartwatch, which just became available in China, will be available worldwide "early this year," Samsung announced Monday See also: Samsung Gear S2 is the best round smartwatch on the market The … [Link]
Mashable » Four huge sperm whales wash up on UK shores
LONDON — Three dead sperm whales that washed up on a beach near Skegness in Lincolnshire over the weekend are thought to be from the same pod as another whale that was found beached at Hunstanton on Friday. The pod was spotted off the coast of Norfolk before the whales were discovered on the coastal sands. Two were found on Saturday … [Link]
Popular Science » China To Launch The World's Most Powerful Hyperspectral Satellite
Chinese Internet Image Cuge This hyperspectral image cube (layers of the image in hundreds of different EM wavelengths) of terrain allows for detailed analysis of the imaged area, since anomalies and features (such as mineral deposits) of the land would react differently to different EM wavelengths. While SEAL Team 6 descended upon Osama Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan in … [Link]
Mashable » 21 images that showcase Earth's stunning diversity
DigitalGlobe is a provider of high resolution satellite imagery that is used by government agencies, economic forecasting firms and of course, Google Maps. With countless breathtaking high-resolution images taken from space at their disposal, be it mountains, beaches or entire cities, who better to make the leap onto Instagram? See also: The East Coast snowstorm in photos They launched an account … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West reveals tracklist for 'Swish' and calls it the best album of all time
LONDON – The countdown begins as Kanye West has revealed what appears to be the tracklist to new album Swish. Calling it the "best album of all time," West posted the 10 song tracklist to his Twitter account in the early hours of Monday morning. The album includes the recently released tracks 'Real Friends' and 'No More Parties in LA,' which … [Link]
Mashable » British explorer Henry Worsley dies on Antarctic trek, just 30 miles from goal
A British adventurer has died after suffering exhaustion and dehydration while attempting to cross the Antarctic alone. Former army officer Henry Worsley was just 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the end of the almost 1,000-mile (1,600 kilometer) trek when he called for help and was airlifted off the ice Friday. His family said Monday that Worsley died "following complete organ failure" … [Link]
Slashdot » SaxoBank Predicts Universal Basic Income For Europe
jones_supa writes: Saxo Bank, an investment bank based in Denmark, has released a list of its outrageous predictions for 2016. Among these predictions, economist Christopher Dembik claims that Europe will consider the introduction of a universal basic income to ensure that all citizens can meet their basic needs in the face of rising inequality and unemployment. This will come on … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling shuts down Donald Trump spokesperson with an epic 'Harry Potter' burn
LONDON — J.K. Rowling is clearly not the biggest Donald Trump fan in the world — and she's not afraid to bust out the occasional Harry Potter reference to put him (and his team) in their place. See also: 24 times J.K. Rowling was a total badass on Twitter The latest example of this came in response to a tweet posted … [Link]
Mashable » This 85-year-old man is China's most stylish grandfather
We’ve seen our fair share of dapper gentlemen dressed to the nines during fashion weeks around the world. But an 85-year-old Chinese grandfather who looks like he was born to wear couture on the streets of Xiamen, China? That's a sight to behold. See also: This over-the-top Chinese wedding is attracting jealous comments online Thanks to this man's street style photographer … [Link]
Mashable » Insane Red Bull video showcases 8 types of flying acrobatics
You've likely seen videos of daredevils in wingsuits whizzing impossibly close to a cliff, or airplanes flying a few feet from the ground, but this new Red Bull video cranks the craziness up to 11 by including eight different flight disciplines over the stunning scenery of Moab, Utah The beautifully shot, 6:13-minute short, filmed at the Fisher Towers in Moab, … [Link]
Mashable » New Banksy artwork in London slams use of tear gas at Calais camp
LONDON — Banksy has made another strong statement on the Calais migrant and refugee camp. A new artwork depicting the young girl from Les Misérables with tears streaming down her face next to a CS gas canister appeared opposite the French embassy in London overnight on Saturday. The artwork is in reference to the recent use of tear gas at the … [Link]
Mashable » London street artist paints giant Donald Trump mural just so he can egg it
LONDON — It's not often that an artist purposefully desecrates their own painting, particularly when it's so large and detailed they must have spent ages creating it. The street artist who painted a black-and-white mural of Donald Trump's face in London this weekend clearly has very strong feelings about the painting's subject matter, though. See also: Paint With Donald Trump is … [Link]
Mashable » This baby snake took its first breath and the Internet can't handle it
Not everyone finds snakes cute, but you're about to change your mind after watching this video. The Australian Reptile Park has released a 20-second clip of the newest tiny addition to its king brown snake family taking its first breath and people are losing their cool over how cute the baby reptile is. The video was shot by the park's … [Link]
Mashable » Indian actor Dhanush to make his international debut with Uma Thurman
Indian actor Dhanush is making his international debut with Uma Thurman in French-Iranian graphic novelist and director Marjane Satrapi's forthcoming film The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir who got Trapped in an Ikea Cupboard. See also: Deepika Padukone will star with Vin Diesel in 'xXx: The Return of Xander' The film is an adaptation of Romain Puertolas' 2013 French novel by … [Link]
Mashable » This barren desert was once Bolivia's second-largest lake
Overturned fishing skiffs lie abandoned on the shores of what was once Bolivia's second-largest lake. Beetles dine on bird carcasses and gulls fight for scraps under a glaring sun in what marshes remain. Lake Poopó was officially declared evaporated last month. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people have lost their livelihoods and left the area. High on Bolivia's semi-arid Andean plains … [Link]
Mashable » These black and white photos from Singapore's Thaipusam festival will give you chills
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the Tamil community in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and Sri Lanka on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai. During the festival, devotees will undertake a pilgrimage along a route starting from one Hindu temple to another, while engaging in acts of devotions known as "kavadi" (burdens). These … [Link]
Mashable » 8 beautiful lines from Robert Burns poems that will make you want to visit Scotland
LONDON — Although their heart is in Scotland, the poems of Robert Burns have made a massive impact throughout the world. The titles of both John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye were based on poems by Burns ("To a Mouse" and "Comin' Thro' the Rye", respectively). One of his most famous works, "Auld … [Link]
Slashdot » Chronic Stress Could Lead To Depression and Dementia, Scientists Warn
schwit1 writes: A major review of published research suggests that chronic stress and anxiety can damage areas of the brain involved in emotional responses, thinking and memory, leading to depression and even Alzheimer's disease. Dr Linda Mah, the lead author of the review carried out at a research institute affiliated to the University of Toronto, said: 'Pathological anxiety and chronic … [Link]
Mashable » All-female crew row for 9 months, 8,500 miles from California to Australia
After a gruelling battle with the elements, the Coxless Crew made history as the first all-female rowing crew to cross the South Pacific Ocean. The six-person British crew left San Francisco, California in April 2015 and arrived in Cairns, Australia on Jan. 24th after travelling more than 8,500 miles (13,679 kilometres) and spending 257 days at sea, according to the team's … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the 25 Indian children who are getting Bravery Awards this Republic Day
Every Republic Day, the Indian government presents a set of National Bravery Awards to children between the age of six and 18, who have performed "outstanding deeds of bravery and meritorious service" and inspired other children. The stories of the 25 children who have received the National Bravery Awards 2015, are both inspiring and courageous. See also: This is what India's … [Link]
Mashable » Praise for photograph of female firefighter breastfeeding
The Country Fire Authority are being praised after sharing a photograph of a volunteer fire fighter breastfeeding her baby. On Monday, the CFA posted a photo of Angela on its Facebook and Twitter accounts. Angela is wearing her firie outift, feeding her baby while smiling to the camera. "One of the many faces of CFA in 2016," the post reads. "This … [Link]
Mashable » Take your patriotism way too far with an Australian flag Xbox controller
Here’s something the patriotic gamer never knew they needed: An Australian flag skin for their Xbox controller. If you plan on spending this Jan. 26 holed up playing endless rounds of the Mad Max video game, take an hour to give your Southern Cross tattoo and Australian flag cape an airing at Sydney's Microsoft Store on Pitt Street. See also: Even … [Link]
Slashdot » To Solve a Rubik's Cube In 1 Second, It Takes a Robot
The Next Web features a quick look at an eyebrow-raisingly fast Rubik's Cube-solving robot, created by developers Jay Flatland and Paul Rose. How fast? The robot can solve a scrambled cube in one second (as long as you're willing to round down consistent solutions in "less than 1.2 seconds") which makes for some fun repeat views on YouTube. One speed-shaving … [Link]
Mashable » 'Still Not Asking For It': Striking topless photographs call out rape culture
An Australian photographer has created a project called "Still Not Asking For It" that takes a stand against "rape culture" and sexual assault Rory Banwell photographed women and men standing exposed with black tape covering their nipples and wearing black underwear. The striking black and white photographs show powerful messages scrawled on the models' stomachs. The messages include "Fashion is not … [Link]
Mashable » Berlin Fashion Week's latest video makes us all want a puppet for an assistant
Forget Siri, somebody needs to tell us where we can get our own puppet assistant a la Petit Michel, the miniature puppet version of renowned French fashion show sound engineer Michel Gaubert. Petit Michel is the brainchild of luxury automobile brand Mercedes-Benz, created solely for the brand's "Fashion Creatives" series to promote this week's Berlin Fashion Week. Operated by Victor … [Link]
Mashable » Even Australian police know how annoying that 'Be Like Bill' meme is
Like many memes, what started off as being pretty funny got old pretty quickly, especially when it blankets our Facebook timelines. Even Australian police know how annoying it is. The Queensland Police Service issued a notice on its Facebook page on Monday, looking for a wanted man. See also: Vegemite, cricket and beer: Facebook releases stickers for Australia Day They're after … [Link]
Mashable » 'The X-Files' premiere showed us that humans, not aliens, are the worst
Paranoia and government distrust are basic cultural currencies these days, and the new The X-Files’ wallet is bursting at the seams. The beloved sci-fi show returned Sunday for a six-episode miniseries after being off-air for 13 years. But the most compelling character in the premiere isn’t Mulder, Scully or even an alien. It’s Tad O’Malley, a pompous, rightwing, hands-off-our-guns fear monger … [Link]
Mashable » Salute Aussie icons like AC/DC and goon sacks with these coins
If you long for the mighty goon sack to take the place of Queen Elizabeth on an Australian coin, then look no further than "Straya Shrapnel." It's the latest installment of Aussie currency being given a modern makeover, championed by artist Aaron Tyler, the genius behind the wildly popular "Straya Cash." See also: Vegemite, cricket and beer: Facebook releases stickers for … [Link]
Mashable » Olympics' governing body relaxes guidelines on transgender athletes
Transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in the Olympics and other international events without undergoing sex reassignment surgery, according to new guidelines adopted by the IOC. See also: LGBT Leaders Find Bright Spot in Sochi Failures International Olympic Committee medical officials told The Associated Press on Sunday they changed the policy to adapt to current scientific, social and legal attitudes … [Link]
Mashable » Levitating bonsai tree from Japan mixes tech with ancient art
It's not often we get to see the surreal imagery of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki come to life, but thanks to a new startup, real life bonsai-style trees just got a lot more otherworldly Air Bonsai is a new bonsai-style miniature plant that hovers and spins over a magnetic base, all while you zen out to its sci-fi-like image of … [Link]
Slashdot » Is Blockchain the Most Important IT Invention of Our Age?
mspohr writes: This article makes a fairly persuasive argument for the utility of the blockchain. It discusses a wide variety of companies and government exploring blockchain to maintain secure records which cannot be altered. One interesting application is to use blockchain to maintain property records in many countries where these records are often incomplete and are easily corrupted (intentionally or … [Link]
Mashable » How one weird coincidence led to this novel on the worst maritime disaster in history
Ruta Sepetys is more than just an author — she's history's answer to CSI "I love historical research," she says. "It’s like being a detective. I get to interview people and hunt down details and turnover lots of rocks … when you start hunting down these secret rabbit holes and searching for stories, sometimes the universe responds and stories come hunting … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2242: The Agency Strikes Back!
The Force is strong with that pop-up. [Link]
Mashable » Good Samaritan shot and killed by the man he was helping during snowstorm
A Good Samaritan was shot and killed in Catawba County, North Carolina on Friday by the drunk driver he had stopped to help out. Jefferson Heavner, 27, had pulled up in his pick-up truck to help the suspect, Marvin Jacob Lee, when Lee's car became stuck in the snow as the historic snowstorm bore down on the area See also: Ohio … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK will need to act faster when inevitable next Ebola emerges
A parliamentary science committee has criticised the UK government's response to West Africa's Ebola outbreak, and recommended changes for when the next hits
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Mashable » Match fixing suspected at Australian Open doubles match, report says
A low-profile mixed doubles tennis match at the Australian Open on Sunday has come under suspicion for possible match fixing. A major sports gambling website suspended betting on the match 13 hours before Lara Arruabarrena and David Marrero, both of Spain, were set to square off against the Czech Republic's Andrea Hlavackova and Poland's Lukasz Kubot in Melbourne, the New York … [Link]
Mashable » D.C. region could be crippled for days after snowstorm
BALTIMORE — The snowfall may be over, but now the shoveling out begins. After the Washington D.C. region recorded one of the heaviest snowfalls in recent memory, the city remained at a standstill, with the entire transit system closed through Sunday. The Metro system said it would reopen Monday with very limited underground service on only three lines, and local authorities … [Link]
Mashable » A Young Ted Cruz's aspirations: 'Be in a film' and 'world domination'
Oh, Ted Cruz, always such a scamp The above video is making the rounds — just weeks ahead of the first primary votes of the 2016 election — showing what's reported to be an 18-year-old Ted Cruz from 1988 while he was a high school senior at Second Baptist School in Houston, Texas See also: Trump erotica vs. Cruz erotica: … [Link]
Slashdot » Ransomware Hits Three Indian Banks, Causes Millions In Damages
An anonymous reader writes: Ransomware has locked computers in three major Indian banks and one pharmaceutical company. While the ransom note asks for 1 Bitcoin, so many computers have been infected that damages racked up millions of dollars. According to an antivirus company that analyzed the ransomware, it's not even that complex, and seems the work of some amateur Russians. … [Link]
Mashable » Vegemite, cricket and beer: Facebook releases stickers for Australia Day
If you're struggling to tear yourself away from your smartphone in order to participate in Australia Day festivities, rest assured Facebook has your back. This Australia Day, Facebook has released an array of Australia-themed stickers you can send to your mates in order to convey just the right amount of enthusiasm — without stopping your scroll. The stickers are available globally … [Link]
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