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 » Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Energy Conservation Program
mdsolar sends news that the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a 6-2 ruling in favor of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ability to create incentives for conserving energy and reducing demand on the power grid at peak times. The demand response program pays large electricity customers like retailers, schools and office buildings to reduce energy consumption on hot summer days … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Cloudinary Adds Responsive Image Breakpoints Technology to its Image Management API
Today, Cloudinary announced enhancements to its cloud-based image management APIs. To help developers overcome challenges associated with image dimension determinations, Cloudinary introduced responsive image breakpoints technology within the API.
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Mashable » Donald Trump says he's skipping Fox News' debate due to 'wise guy press release'
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — GOP frontrunner Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would skip Thursday's key Republican debate on Fox News, even as it comes only days before the beginning of presidential voting with the Iowa caucuses. In a statement released Tuesday evening, the Trump campaign called the debate a "bad deal" and said Trump wouldn't "play games" with Fox News, with … [Link]
Mashable » There's now a video game about the beef between Meek Mill and Drake
Meek Mill and Drake's rap beef is now coming to you in pixelated form. Otaku Gang has just released a downloadable video game Jan. 26, called Meeky Mill and it is bound to bring the rappers' rivalry to new heights. See also: You need to see this music video made by young Kendall and Kylie Jenner Your mission? Get Meek Mill … [Link]
Mashable » Who run the Senate? Girls, at least during this massive D.C. blizzard.
After a blizzard crippled Washington, D.C. and the surrounding region, bringing the nation's capital to a standstill, the women of the Senate (and those who work for the upper chamber) were apparently the only ones who showed up to work. That's according to Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who made the observation on the Senate floor Tuesday morning. See also: D.C. region … [Link]
Slashdot » Pakistan Orders ISPs To Block Over 400k Porn Websites
Bruce66423 writes: The agency that regulates telecommunications in Pakistan has ordered ISPs to block a huge list of adult websites. "The action follows a recent order passed down by the Supreme Court in Pakistan requiring the telecom sector to 'take remedial steps to quantify the nefarious phenomenon of obscenity and pornography that has an imminent role to corrupt and vitiate … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber unapologetically flaunts his junk in new Calvin Klein ad
There is one thing Justin Bieber never says sorry for: showing off his junk in underwear ads. The pop star and Calvin Klein model revealed the Spring 2016 ad, and it is definitely modern art. Just picture the Biebs breaking into an "I'll Show You" serenade See also: 8 works of art Justin Bieber references in his deep 'I'll Show You' … [Link]
Popular Science » Star Wars Battlefront Will Bring The Battle To The Death Star This Fall
Star Wars Star Wars Battlefront When Star Wars Battlefront launched in November, players quickly found that it was a fun game, but needed more substance. Electronic Arts (EA), the creator of Battlefront (as well as the FIFA series and others), has finally announced its schedule for adding more content to the nostalgia-fueled first-person shooter game. Most importantly, we're getting the … [Link]
Mashable » FBI thwarts machine gun attack at Milwaukee Masonic Temple
The FBI says it thwarted a Milwaukee man's sick plot to carry out a mass shooting at an area Masonic temple. The agency announced the arrest of Samy Mohamed Hamzeh, 23, on Tuesday on several gun charges and alleged he was planning to carry out the machine gun attack, and hoped to kill at least 30 people See also: FBI investigates … [Link]
Mashable » This cat has seen some serious sh*t
Most think of pets as our cuddly friends. Not this cat. Sure, some animals are cuter than others, but this cat looks as if it's slowly plotting to kill your family, attempting to convey its sinister message through its evil green eyes See also: Irish guy achieves meme greatness simply by uploading new Facebook profile pic Redditor Beeka-Beeka-Chuu, who submitted the … [Link]
Mashable » Preservationists race to protect cultural monuments using 3D images and drones
In March 2001, the Taliban blew up the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan, two of the tallest Buddha sculptures in the world. This horrific attack on an important and beautiful example of the patrimony of central Asia shocked the world. It also forever changed the landscape of cultural preservation, archaeology and global heritage. Even back then, we had some of the 3D scanning technologies … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic added to Zika virus travel advisory
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have once again added destinations to the travel advisories for Zika virus. The U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic are now on the list of countries for which the CDC says pregnant women should consider postponing travel, and women trying to get pregnant should speak to their doctor first. SEE ALSO: Deadly Zika … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. passport expiring this year? Renew now to avoid the rush
Traveling internationally this year? Make sure your passport is up to date. The U.S. State Department is advising travelers to renew passports expiring in 2016 earlier rather than later. SEE ALSO: Your driver's license will work at airport security until at least 2018 In 2006 and 2007, millions of people applied for passports because new rules required the document for … [Link]
Mashable » Cleveland Police Department fires 6 officers involved in deadly 2012 chase
Cleveland officials have finally handed down discipline to 13 officers involved in a Nov. 29, 2012 police chase in East Cleveland that led to a deadly barrage of more than 130 shots in less than 20 seconds, killing the car's two unarmed occupants, Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams. See also: Cleveland, Justice Department announce agreement for police department overhaul Six officers … [Link]
Slashdot » Malware Operator Barters With Security Researcher To Remove Open Source Ransomware Code
An anonymous reader writes: The author of the Magic ransomware strain has agreed to release all decryption keys for free if Utku Sen, a Turkish security researcher, takes down his Hidden Tear open-source ransomware project from GitHub. Sen has released multiple open source ransomware projects, which contained backdoors and encryption flaws. The flaws disrupted the plans of several ransomware operators. … [Link]
Mashable » Violinist uses lightsabers to play 'The Force Theme'
Lightsabers aren't just for cutting a main character's arms off anymore. In this video, Jeffrey Ding He uses them to create a beautiful violin homage to Star Wars, with a stirring rendition of John William's iconic "Force Theme". The beautiful melody is even enough to turn a mean ol' Sith to the light side. Just arm The Resistance with a … [Link]
Popular Science » Canadian Nanosatellites Command Each Other In Space
Deep Space Initiatives / Space Flight Laboratory CanX-4 and CanX-5 Nanosatellites Deep Space Industries, in collaboration with the University of Toronto Institute Of Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) Space Flight Laboratory, recently demonstrated the first-ever control of one small satellite by another, gently handing off a human task to a machine, and clearing the way for better small satellite swarms in the … [Link]
Mashable » Periscope and GoPro are a winning combo, but the experience is less social
You can now live stream with Periscope using a GoPro action cameraMashable's tech team tried it out and despite a mostly good, smooth experience, there's room for improvement. Before we even started Periscoping, we ran into a few realizations. First, only the GoPro Hero 4 Black and Silver are supported; GoPro's newest Hero 4 Session and other action cameras aren't. Secondly, … [Link]
Mashable » 'Burnout' veterans re-think golf as a destructive action sport
Dangerous Golf. Remember that title, gentle readers. It's one you're likely to hear again when Three Fields Entertainment makes its debut this spring. Three Fields is headed up by Fiona Sperry and Alex Ward, both of whom co-founded Criterion Games. Because of these two, the Burnout series and all of its glorious, slow-motion car crashes exists. Not to mention Burnout Paradise, one of … [Link]
Mashable » Recipe for ragu alla bolognese
In this week's episode of Cooking With One Hand, creator and host David Vos is daring to dive into the great bolognese debate with his delicious take on the dish. Read more…More about Cooking, Recipe, Lifestyle, Work Play, and Pasta [Link]
Mashable » Cops end a 90-minute car chase with the help of 150 sheep
Four men in New Zealand are in sheep trouble. Police noticed a speeding car without proper license plates in Queenstown, New Zealand. An attempt to pull the vehicle over resulted in a long pursuit of four suspects across a highway. After a 90-minute chase, just when things started to seem hopeless, a mob of fluffy heroes stepped in. More than 150 … [Link]
Mashable » Wiz Khalifa gives a very Wiz Khalifa freestyle of Adele's 'Hello'
"Hello. It's me, Wiz Khalifa. And I can also admit I've dabbled in some of Adele's 25." The rapper and artist behind Black and Yellow visited the Power 106 radio station in Los Angeles for a quick freestyle challenge and he definitely imbued some Wiz Khalifa flavor into his cover of "Hello." Re-spinning the hit song into a little ditty … [Link]
Slashdot » GOTO Jail: FBI Investigated Bizarre BASIC Program Sent To Johnny Cash
v3rgEz writes: Who has time to write out all the vaguely threatening conspiracies that need to be sent to celebrities these days? Turns out, that can be automated too: In 1979, the FBI investigated a bizarre, threatening Christmas message sent to Johnny Cash on the eve of his 62nd album's release. The threat included the source and output of a … [Link]
Mashable » Baller cop recruits Shaq to play in pickup basketball game against kids
Shaq teamed up with Gainesville Police to surprise a group of kids whose neighbor called the police on them with a complaint for playing basketball too loudly. Read more…More about Basketball, Shaq, Mashable Video, Us World, and Us
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Mashable » Kickass baker bakes cake that looks exactly like a 6-year-old's drawing
Some birthday wishes come true before you even blow out the candles. Reddit user MarryHumpsRowdy shared a picture of his wife's spectacular cake creation on Imgur. According to his post, she "made a cake exactly how her 6-year-old client imagined it." See also: 3-year-old gets the Chewbacca birthday cake of her dreams Going off the drawing, which appears to have … [Link]
Mashable » Colored freckles are the whimsical makeup trend that will brighten your day
Colorful hair is no longer the only beauty trend the Internet is freaking out over this year. Following in the bright footsteps of glow-in-the-dark tresses and watercolor-painted hair that have illuminated 2016, we have colored freckles. Last year, freckle tattoos were a thing. Now, men and women are dotting their faces with various colors to create colorful spots on their cheeks; … [Link]
Mashable » Peach, poster child for viral apps, gets a web version
You no longer need to use the iPhone app to use Peach, the latest social app to go super-viral that was created by one of the Vine cofounders. Peach's founder has released an "unofficial" web version of the app. The site is aimed at developers but allows new and existing users to use the service from their desktops See also: Peach: … [Link]
Mashable » Dog would rather pee on the floor than go outside, thank you very much
Look, it's freezing outside. And just because dogs are 'technically' supposed to pee outside, doesn't mean they always want to go there. Sometimes, it just feels better to wee-wee indoors, then pay the consequences — whatever they may be In this video, a little pup looks anxiously outdoors as snow comes cascading down. He knows he's supposed to go outside, … [Link]
Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson drops Drake-inspired diss track at B.o.B., flat Earth truthers everywhere
He learned the game from Carl Sagan, you can never check him Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a.k.a the Notorious N.D.T., has released a diss track (seriously), titled "Flat to Fact," that's aimed at rapper B.o.B., who set Twitter aflame earlier this week with his conspiracy theory that the Earth is actually flat. The track is set to Drake's "Back to Back," … [Link]
Mashable » WeFuel is a new app that brings the gas station to you — if you live in Palo Alto
Do you hate going to the gas station and wish the gas could instead come to you? Well, now there's an app for that. It's called WeFuel and it's pretty much what you imagine it to be. With the push of a button (or a couple buttons) the fine folks at WeFuel will come and refuel your car for you, whether … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Birth of a Nation' shatters Sundance record with $17.5 million sale
PARK CITY, Utah — Nate Parker's remaking of history was Sundance history in the making. In an old fashioned post-screening bidding war that went late into the night, The Birth of a Nation, Parker's willed-into-existence epic about the 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia led by Nat Turner, is being sold to Fox Searchlight for $17.5 million — making it the richest … [Link]
Mashable » Who needs guns when you can befriend tigers in 'Far Cry Primal'?
Far Cry Primal spins the clock back to 10,000 B.C., a time before guns. A time before wheels, even. The hot new technology of the time was fire. It's a dramatic shift for a series whose action has always sped down the barrel of a firearm. But somehow, it works. This still feels like a Far Cry game, as Mashable learned from a recent preview. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple predicts its sales will drop for the first time in 13 years
Apple’s incredible iPhone money-making machine is finally slowing down The technology giant announced Tuesday that it sold 74.8 million iPhones during the all-important holiday quarter of last year, an impressive figure by almost any standard — except Apple's. The sales figure represents a year-over-year gain of just 0.4%, Apple's slowest iPhone unit sales increase since the device launched in 2007. To … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD: It's Time To Open Up the GPU
An anonymous reader writes: AMD has called for the opening up of GPU technology to developers. Nicolas Thibieroz, a senior engineering manager for the company, announced today the launch of GPUOpen, its initiative to provide code and documentation to PC developers, embracing open source and collaborative development with the community. He says, "Console games often tap into low-level GPU features … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 9 Lessons Learned from Building 60 Data Source Integrations
Gone are the days when developers had to code every aspect of their product from scratch. Today, a cacophony of databases and APIs exist with the explicit purpose of enabling developers to build upon existing frameworks and stacks. But like in any menagerie some birds squawk and squeal while others sing in perfect tune.
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Mashable » Anti-abortion leaders to Iowa voters: 'Anyone but Trump'
Nearly a dozen anti-abortion activists penned an open letter to Iowa Republicans on Tuesday, calling on voters there to "support anyone but Donald Trump," with just days left until the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses. Trump, the activists wrote in the letter, can't be trusted to defend unborn children. "America will only be a great nation when we have leaders of strong … [Link]
Popular Science » How The Next Generation Of Drones Could Reshape Future War
Lorenzo J. Burleson, U.S. Navy, via Wikimedia Commons X-47B Hoisted Onto The USS Truman We are living in the first age of drone warfare. While unmanned aerial vehicles can trace their origins back at least as far as 1918, it took the War on Terror and its accompanying technological advances to truly showcase the abilities of long-endurance, high-flying remotely piloted … [Link]
Mashable » John Quincy Adams, our greatest ex-president?
Editor’s note: This is the sixth entry in the writer's year-long project to read one book about each of the U.S. Presidents by Election Day 2016. You can also follow Marcus' progress at the @44in52 Twitter account and with this 44 in 52 Spreadsheet. These days, we expect our ex-presidents to be philanthropists, foundation-establishers and world-changers. What you may not know … [Link]
Mashable » Rostam Batmanglij left Vampire Weekend, so here's a dog playing bongos
Rostam Batmanglij, the founding member, multi-instrumentalist and co-songwriter of Vampire Weekend quit the band to pursue a solo career. Out of respect to the band and AP Style, we have declined to use an Oxford comma in that list He tweeted a screenshot of an iPhone note to break the news, because this is 2016. But fear not, because Batmanglij promises … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube creators can now make their own 'React' videos, thanks to Fine Brothers Entertainment
LOS ANGELES — Fans of The Fine Bros' "react" videos can now make their own similar clips, thanks to Fine Brothers Entertainment. On Tuesday, Fine Brothers Entertainment — the content studio and hybrid network started by brothers Benny and Rafi Fine — announced that it's licensing 11 of its various shows and trademarks to creators worldwide. That includes access to the … [Link]
Mashable » Norwegian Cruises is expanding in Europe
Miami-based Norwegian Cruises is adding a fifth ship to its European fleet in summer 2017. The expansion highlights the growth of the cruise industry on the continent, which has nearly quadrupled in the past 20 years. SEE ALSO: Viking Cruises announces Mississippi River expansion The Norwegian Getaway, a 3,969-passenger vessel usually based in Miami, will be relocated to Copenhagen for … [Link]
Mashable » Denmark approves controversial plan to confiscate refugees' valuables
Denmark’s parliament approved a controversial bill on Tuesday that allows police to confiscate valuables from refugees who are seeking asylum in the Scandinavian country. The bill states that any items worth more than 10,000 kroner ($1,500) can be seized by police to help offset government aid the refugees would require while their asylum cases are being processed. It mirrors one targeting … [Link]
Mashable » A Denver Bronco 'tried to rub [his] nuts' on Tom Brady's face
Nothing says it's Super Bowl season like a story involving Tom Brady and balls Brady's balls were the dominant storyline heading into last year's Super Bowl. The Patriots star will miss Super Bowl 50 after being eliminated in the NFL playoffs last weekend — but even in defeat, he's managed to deliver a spheroid storyline See also: Zaza Pachulia, John Scott … [Link]
Mashable » Ford is recalling nearly 400,000 Ranger pickups because of dangerous airbags
Ford is recalling about 391,000 Ranger pickup trucks because the driver's airbag inflators can explode with too much force and cause injuries. The recall covers trucks from the 2004 through 2006 model years in the U.S. and Canada. See also: Live your 'Back to the Future' dreams with Ford's $1.21M flux capacitor It comes just days after the government announced that … [Link]
Mashable » Don't miss what Google has in store for the next Republican presidential debate
Google wants YOU to care about politics. The search engine giant unveiled plans for its partnership with Fox News Channel for the final Republican debate before the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses This isn't the first time that Google has partnered with news outlets during the debate, but Google plans to ramp up its efforts by integrating three new components into … [Link]
Mashable » Giant clams could help light up color displays in a cool new way
Iridescent cells in the flesh of giant clams could one day help scientists design more efficient solar panels, and television and smartphone screens that are easier on the eyes, researchers say. Giant clams are native to coral reefs of the Pacific and Indian oceans and can live up to 100 years in the wild. Although they live in nutrient-poor water, they … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter tries to verify pornstar, verifies random user instead
Keiran? Kieran? What's the difference? Well, a career in pornography for one In an attempt to verify the Twitter account of pornstar Keiran Lee, the social media giant messed up their 'e's and 'i's and, instead, gave everyday guy Kieran Lee a taste of Twitter fame See also: This Twitter bot will show you the people Donald Trump retweets Kieran responded … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » X-Men’s Cerebro Gets Recreated in Unreal Engine 4
Here is Cameron Mitchell’s fantastic Unreal Engine 4 recreation of the ‘Cerebro’ environment from the X-Men film series. The project took a few months to work on, and it taught me a lot about texturing and normal mapping. I did all of the modeling in Maya, textured it in Photoshop, and assembled, lit and rendered it in Unreal Engine 4. … [Link]
Mashable » This mobile coffee maker could change the way you drink your joe on the go
One of the most accepted drugs on the planet, caffeine, and its popular delivery method, coffee, just got a mobile tech boost that instantly makes it far more easy to get your java fix Crafted to look like a common thermos, the MoJoe is a mobile coffee maker that takes traditional, at-home coffee making techniques and innovates the concept in a … [Link]
Mashable » Shirtless man proves Wisconsin is on another level when it comes to snow
While the rest of us were bundling up in preparation for the snow, Wisconsinites like the fellow in this video were stripping down and embracing the cold. Blizzards — which are apparently considered soft gusts of wind in Wisconsin — clearly do not bother this shirtless man who sauntered through a WKRN-TV Nashville newscast this past weekend When newscaster Andy … [Link]
Mashable » You need to see this music video made by young Kendall and Kylie Jenner
Let this music video take you back to a time when Kendall and Kylie Jenner were young and innocent fans of Taylor Swift. Their homage to Swift's "Better Than Revenge" is full of gangly limbs, awkward dance moves and regular-sized lips. Our only question is, how will Kris Jenner will find a way to take 10% from this newly viral … [Link]
Mashable » Abe Vigoda is really dead, and the Internet just lost its favorite living celebrity
Death has always been a part of Abe Vigoda's mystique. The veteran actor died Tuesday at the age of 94, but reports of his death were greatly exaggerated for years. In 1982, People magazine first reported the actor's death. Vigoda was declared dead again in 1987 by the television station WWOR. That the actor was, in fact, still alive became an … [Link]
Mashable » Dad masterfully trolls his son in live TV interview
This kid takes hand moisturizing seriously. The best part about live TV interviews is that they have the tendency to not go as planned. This mostly happens when the person being interviewed decides to completely prank the reporter. In this case, the reporter is stuck in a blizzard that hit the East Coast this past weekend. During this situation, the … [Link]
Mashable » Indiana's religious objection law may have cost it $60 million
Indiana may have lost as much as $60 million in hotel profits, tax revenue and other economic benefits when a dozen groups decided against hosting conventions in Indianapolis, a decision made in part to protest the state's religious objection law last year. A document prepared by the tourism group Visit Indy shows that the 12 out-of-state groups were surveyed and all … [Link]
Slashdot » The Telecommunications Ball Is Now In Cuba's Court
lpress writes: The FCC has dropped Cuba from its exclusion list (PDF), so there are now no restrictions on U.S. telecom company dealings with ETECSA, the Cuban government telecommunication monopoly, or any other Cuban organization. Last week the U.S. sent its second high-level telecommunication delegation to Cuba. The delegates were FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and other government officials plus representatives … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Trump’s Idea To Move Apple Product Manufacturing To The U.S. Makes No Sense
Gage Skidmore/Flickr Donald Trump recently said he would like to tax Apple into making iPhones in the U.S. Real estate tycoon turned entertainer turned Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump recently gave a speech saying, among other things, he wants to force Apple to make its products in the U.S. instead of “other countries”. As Trump put it: “We’re going to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Top 5 Rules For Giving Enterprise Apps A Consumer-Grade UX
Software users in the consumer market have come to expect what is referred to as the “consumer-grade user experience.” It usually goes something like this: a consumer downloads an app from an app store and if it doesn’t meet their needs, they delete it and move on to the next one. Consumers expect the app to get them started quickly … [Link]
Mashable » These 21 extinct animals once ruled the UK
LONDON — If you're out walking in the British countryside these days, the strangest thing you'll come across is probably a badger. The thing is, though, that wasn't always the case. Back in the day — and by "the day" we mean anytime up to 12,000 odd years ago — there was a whole host of interesting animals stalking the wilds … [Link]
Mashable » Groundbreaking VR film 'Allumette' steps into the light at Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah — The Sundance Film Festival is fast becoming the event of record for narrative storytelling in virtual reality, with some 30 installations — more than double last year's total — at its curated New Frontiers section alone. But the really next-level stuff, from a small handful of VR content innovators, is not yet available to the public, and … [Link]
Mashable » 12 epic Ellen pranks that will turn your bad day around
The lovely Ellen DeGeneres turns 58 on Tuesday, and to celebrate this quasi-national holiday, we combed through her most prominent comedic works — a.k.a. a highlight reel of pranks involving celebrities. If there's one thing the selfie-loving TV host loves, it's a good prank. From Megan Fox to Jeff Foxworthy, no one is safe from Ellen's wrath See also: Ellen DeGeneres: … [Link]
Popular Science » How Did Lead Get Into Flint River Water?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Digital Visual Library The Flint River in the 1970s The people of Flint, Michigan have been drinking lead-tainted water for more than a year since the city switched its water source from Detroit's Lake Huron to the Flint River. According to the most recent tests, Flint's water is still undrinkable, with average lead levels exceeding … [Link]
Slashdot » Firefox 44 Arrives With Push Notifications
An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla today launched Firefox 44 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Notable additions to the browser include push notifications, the removal of RC4 encryption, and new powerful developer tools. Mozilla made three promises for push notifications: "1. To prevent cross-site correlations, every website receives a different, anonymous Web Push identifier for your browser. 2. To thwart … [Link]
Mashable » Oprah loses 26 pounds on Weight Watchers, stock market goes wild
Oprah might just be Weight Watchers' favorite thing. Share prices for the weight loss company jumped 18% on Tuesday after the brand released an ad revealing the talk show queen had lost 26 pounds with the service — all while consuming conventional bread each and every day. See also: 14 'Favorite Things' that only Oprah can afford This isn't the first … [Link]
Mashable » Squirrel drinking a McDonald's shake is lovin' it
Milkshake Squirrel is at it again and this time his target is a nice, frothy McDonald's beverage. The little critter will do anything to get that last sip. He will inspire you to never give up on your dreams. 'Meow the Jewels' video will haunt your dreams. Your dog's too. New 'House of Cards' teaser will have you digging for … [Link]
Popular Science » What The Earth Looks Like From The International Space Station
Video of Our view from space Astronaut Tim Peake filmed this gorgeous view of Earth from space. The short clip shows what the Arabian sea looks like from the International Space Station. If Peake had wanted to record the station's entire orbit around the Earth, the video would be 90 minutes long–about the same length as a feature-length movie. Though … [Link]
Popular Science » Comical Video Shows Anti-Bird Net Gun Catching Crooks
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Net Gun Nets are having a Moment right now. A more elegant tool of an ancient age, the humble net gains new utility when slung below a police drone, or when packed into a launcher and fired at a would-be assailant. This net-gun is purportedly the Super Talon Ultra Net Launcher Kit by Bird B … [Link]
Mashable » Pranksters in Egypt could go to jail for giving condom balloons to police
A video of two young men handing out condom balloons to police in Egypt on Monday, the fifth anniversary of the uprising against Hosni Mubarak, has gone viral — but the two men behind the prank have landed in hot water. Actor Ahmed Malek and reporter Shady Hussein, who works for a satirical TV show, can be seen blowing up condoms … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders launches 'Feel the Bern' Snapchat filters in lead up to Iowa caucuses
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign launched a series of paid Snapchat filters this week that will run in the nine-day lead-up to the Iowa caucuses, all in the hopes of mobilizing young voters for his insurgent campaign. Sanders has narrowed the gap in polls for the Feb. 1 caucuses, the first contest in the presidential nominating process. But his … [Link]
Mashable » Legendary 'Godfather' and 'Barney Miller' actor Abe Vigoda dead at 94
Abe Vigoda, whose long face and distinctive voice helped establish him as a beloved character actor in TV and film, has died, the Associated Press reports. He was 94, and less than a month shy of his 95th birthday. Vigoda, who was born in 1921, died in his sleep on Tuesday morning. He'd spent his final days in hospice care near the … [Link]
Slashdot » Graphene-Based Coating Could Act As a Real-time De-Icer For Aircraft
hypnosec writes: Researchers have developed a graphene-based coating they have proved effective at melting ice from a helicopter blade, paving the way for a real-time de-icer. The thin coating of graphene nanoribbons in epoxy has been developed by researchers at Rice University. In their tests, researchers show the coating is capable of melting centimeter-thick ice from a static helicopter rotor … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Matthew Berggren on making electronics accessible
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Hardware Podcast for insight and analysis about the Internet of Things and the worlds of hardware, software, and manufacturing. In our new episode of the Hardware Podcast, David Cranor and I talk with Matthew Berggren, who … [Link]
Mashable » 'Wobbly Kitten Syndrome' kitty will wobble right into your heart
Olive the kitten has all the right moves. She'll wiggle right into your heart and if you're lucky, your home. The cutie, who suffers from 'Wobbly Kitten Syndrome', is currently up for adoption from the Watauga Humane Society in Boone, North Carolina. See also: Well-balanced cat takes a stand The disorder, medically known as Cerebellar Hypoplasia, occurs when the cerebellum of … [Link]
Mashable » Cooking With One Hand: Bolognese recipe
Mention ragu alla bolognese in a room full of Italians and you'll be asking for a fierce debate. Every cook swears their recipe reigns supreme, insists their sauce is the meatiest and demands their techniques are top of the game. In this week's episode of Cooking With One Hand, creator and host David Vos is daring to dive into the … [Link]
Mashable » Doomsday Clock scientists say we're screwed 'unless we change the way we think'
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced on Tuesday that the "Doomsday Clock" remains precariously close to signaling the end of civilization, with the hand stuck just three minutes to midnight. "The decision not to move the hands of the clock in 2016 is not good news," said physicist Lawrence Krauss, speaking at the National Press Club in Washington. "Unless we change … [Link]
Mashable » Latin American airline is letting pregnant women cancel flights because of Zika virus
The largest airline in Latin America is waiving cancellation and flight-change fees for pregnant women who had planned to fly to countries where the presence of Zika virus has been confirmed. The news is the latest blow to tourism in a growing list of Central and South American and Caribbean countries. SEE ALSO: Deadly Zika virus to spread throughout the … [Link]
Mashable » New Jersey residents are right: Some blizzard 2016 flooding was more severe than Hurricane Sandy
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has come under fire for quickly returning to the campaign trail following the Blizzard of 2016, and playing down — even mocking — the concerns of New Jersey residents regarding storm damage At a town hall meeting in Hookset, New Hampshire on Monday, Christie lashed out at an audience member who asked why he continued to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Meow the Jewels' video will haunt your dreams. Your dog's too.
Through the magic of Kickstarter, El-P and Killer Mike, a.ka. Run the Jewels, released a cat sounds remix of their most recent album late last year. It's called, aptly, Meow the Jewels and you probably can't handle it. On Tuesday, they dropped a video for the track "Meowpurrdy" that's a psychedelic nightmare from some cat's acid trip. Maybe Lil Bub's … [Link]
Popular Science » How Many Co-Conspirators Can You Have Before Your Secret Leaks?
The White House Classified documents…but for how long? When you see a superhero or a supervillain heading deep into their super-high-tech super-secret lair, do you ever wonder how the heck they keep that secret? Did they build this massive thing on their own? Did they get their architecture, engineering, and interior design degrees while they went through that training/backstory montage? … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Understanding Fire [Comic]
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Slashdot » Discrepancy Detected In GPS Time
jones_supa writes that on Tuesday, 26th January, Aalto University's Metsähovi observatory located in Kirkkonummi, Finland, detected a rare anomaly in time reported by the GPS system (Google translation). The automatic monitoring system of a hydrogen maser atomic clock triggered an alarm which reported a deviation of 13.7 microseconds. While this is tiny, it is a sign of a problem somewhere, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » All you need to know about whale strandings in the UK and Europe
Several whales have been stranded on the coasts of the UK, Germany and the Netherlands this week. Here's the lowdown
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Mashable » Wall Street slashes $560 million from Twitter's value after executive exodus
Note to companies planning a revamp of all their executive ranks: the stock market may put a different value than you do on those people heading out the door. Especially when those executives are half your top leadership Twitter is suffering its darkest hour after a badly managed exodus of four executives Jack Dorsey, Twitter's CEO and cofounder, stressed that the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Image Feed Highlights Unsecured Webcams
A website that searches the “Internet of Things” has added a search facility for unsecured webcams. The operators say its designed to highlight security risks rather than enable voyeurs or would-be criminals. Shodan is designed for searching for details of devices, both computers and other devices from smart TVs to power plants, that are connected to the Internet. For the … [Link]
Mashable » Rare white giraffe spotted in Tarangire National Park
Oops, someone forgot to paint this giraffe. A 15-month-old rare white giraffe named Omo (after a detergent brand) was photographed by researchers in Tanzania. See also: Listen to giraffes humming to each other through the night According to scientists, the animal is not albino but leucistic — a condition in which several skin cells do not produce pigment, causing it to … [Link]
Mashable » B.o.B. drops 'Flatline' rap to further convince sheeple that the Earth is flat
Open your minds, folks Rapper B.o.B. dropped a new song on Soundcloud called "Flatline," continuing his argument that the Earth is flat. He recently went on a Twitter spree to disprove round-Earth truthers, even arguing with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson "Flatline" furthers his theories and includes a snippet of a deGrasse Tyson interview where the scientist discusses how the Earth is … [Link]
Mashable » Best train driver ever gives Londoners a quiz to brighten their morning commute
LONDON — By and large, British commuters tend to be a fairly grumpy bunch — but somewhere there's a train driver who's doing his best to change all that. See also: A British rail worker just answered all your burning questions about train travel An employee of Southern Rail UK brightened passengers' morning commutes on Tuesday by giving them an actual … [Link]
Slashdot » Filmmaker Forces Censors To Watch 10-Hour Movie of Paint Drying
An anonymous reader writes: A British filmmaker has forced the people who decide how to censor films to watch a 10-hour movie of paint drying on a wall following a protest fundraising campaign. Charlie Lyne launched a Kickstarter to help raise the money needed to send his 'documentary' of a single shot of paint drying on a wall for consideration … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the 2016 blizzard overtake this odd plastic skeleton
Now that the 2016 blizzard — which dumped record levels of snow across the East Coast — is behind us, endlessly entertaining time lapses of the storm's progress have hit the Internet full force Imgur user FullmetalGinger shared a time lapse gif that documents snow fall in Fairmont, West Virginia. Over time, his backyard furniture and, oddly enough, a plastic skeleton … [Link]
Mashable » Kids give their opinion on Adele and it is brilliant
LONDON – Adele's 25 has been breaking records ever since it was released in November, but what do kids think of about the British songstress? Luckily the YouTube channel Fine Brothers have the answers See also: Adele's 'Hello' becomes the fastest video to reach 1 billion views on YouTube They gathered a group of kids and played them "Hello” and … [Link]
Popular Science » 10 Easy Ways You Can Tell For Yourself That The Earth Is Round
NASA/Samantha Cristoforetti Earth From The ISS The curvature of the Earth is visible in this 2014 photo, which ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti snapped from the International Space Station. This story was originally published on Smarter Than That in 2008. We are republishing a lightly edited version on Popular Science in light of recent interest in the subject. Humanity has known … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars: Battlefront' to add Death Star and Cloud City maps
That’s no moon; it's a multiplayer map. The Death Star is just one of several familiar locations that will be coming to Star Wars: Battlefront later this year. Electronic Arts has laid out a rough roadmap of developer DICE's plan for growing the game with add-on content. The paid add-ons will start arriving in March with the release of the "Outer Rim" … [Link]
Mashable » 'Harry Potter' fan theory links Dursleys to the Deathly Hallows
Blimey, Harry! Could 4 Pivet Drive been more magical than we ever knew? Redditor iShootWithACamera recently posted a Harry Potter fan theory proposing that the Dursleys' seemingly worthless Christmas gifts to Harry may have been parallels for the Deathly Hallows. See also: Daniel Radcliffe's 'Harry Potter' audition is so cute it's gross iShootWithACamera breaks it down over Harry's "years" at Hogwarts, … [Link]
Slashdot » Online Ad Czar Berates Adblockers As Freedom-Hating 'Mafia'
An anonymous reader writes: Randall Rothenburg, the president and CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has made a speech branding the creators of Adblock Plus (who were banned from the conference where he made this keynote) as "rich and self-righteous," and accused adblockers of subverting freedom of the press. Speaking at the IAB's annual conference, Rothenburg characterized the Adblock … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West scheming to premiere 'Swish' at theaters worldwide
Yeezy season is upon us, and coming to a theater near you. Kanye West will premiere his upcoming Swish, the "best album of all time," at Madison Square Garden on February 11. The debut will live stream across the globe as well. At the same time, West will also debut his Yeezy Season 3 collection as part of New York Fashion … [Link]
Mashable » Firefox will now push email, social media notifications directly to your browser
The days of hoarding tabs is over for Firefox users. A new update to the browser allows websites to send you push notifications without the website open. Instead of keeping your email, social media and other website tabs open to stay on top of updates and notifications, developers can now send you push messages through Firefox without taking up space at … [Link]
Mashable » London students are refusing to pay rent until this demand is met
LONDON — Around 150 students at University College of London are refusing to pay the "soaring" rent until their demands for a 40 percent decrease are met. The group UCL, Cut the Rent declared the strike yesterday on its Facebook page. The students say they are collectively withholding £250,000 ($356,343) from the university. See also: £500-a-month London rental would give Harry … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. cities where rents will fall this year (spoiler: not on either coast)
After a three-year period of rapid growth, rents are likely to flatten in 2016, according to a new report. By December, year-over-year rent increases will have slowed to 1.1% across the U.S., according to projections published on Friday by Zillow. That follows a three-year period during which rents grew more than 3% each year. SEE ALSO: Millennials, here's what your first … [Link]
Mashable » The blizzard of 2016 was influenced by manmade global warming
The blizzard of 2016 was an exceptional storm that broke all-time snowfall records in multiple locations. Yet for many people it hit, this storm was not a complete shock; a string of severe winter storms have slammed the East Coast in recent years This could be random chance, since the atmosphere does tend to unleash more major winter storms during some … [Link]
Mashable » Rome covers naked statues for Iranian president's visit
Sometimes diplomacy is simply the art of covering up, well, art Italian officials on Tuesday went to great lengths to make the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, as comfortable as possible on his visit to Rome, going so far as covering up nude statues at the city's Capitoline Museum, where Rouhani met with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. 
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, … [Link]
Mashable » This photo of an organic potato sold for over $1 million. Fine.
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. They probably never mean a potato's eye, though See also: Photographer's portraits make snowmen look like high art Celebrity photographer Kevin Abosch recently reported that he sold this photo of a potato for 1 million euros, or approximately $1,074,003.75 US. Abosch priced the photo and refused to back down after … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Lockr Key Management Service for Drupal and WordPress Now Available
Lockr, a new key management service for content management systems, is now available for Drupal and WordPress. Lockr is a service that helps developers and CMS site owners better secure Web transactions by protecting encryption and API Keys. API key security has been a growing concern in recent years with a number of security issues involving API keys being reported. … [Link]
Mashable » Wallet smarts: The real deal on credit card offers
From email inboxes to online shopping carts, we're always being offered new plastic — and with it even more spending power and the ability to accumulate more stuff. While having more stuff is probably not something you really need, a credit card actually is. It can be key in helping you establish that coveted 800+ credit score if you manage it … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lopez accidentally splits pants in front of a packed audience
There are powerful bums, and then there's JLo's. At a performance in Las Vegas Monday night, Jennifer Lopez sported a stunning skin-tight bodysuit that showcased her tight "Jenny From the Block" bod. Obviously, she looked great in one of the season's trendiest pieces. There was just one problem: She split her pants. See also: Britney Spears danced right through a wardrobe … [Link]
Mashable » Navy finds no sign of gunman or shooting after sound of gunshots
This story was updated at 1:30 p.m. ET. The U.S. Navy said on Tuesday that it found no sign of a gunman or a shooting at its Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California, hours after it said it "received reports of an active shooter" in a building there. "We did an initial clearing of the building and found nothing that … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Math-Related Present For a Bright 10-Year-Old?
peetm writes: I have an above averagely bright nephew, aged 10, who's into maths and whose birthday is coming up soon. I'd like to get him a suitable present – most likely one that's mathematically centred. At Christmas we sat together while I helped him build a few very simple Python programs that 'animated' some simple but interesting maths, e.g., … [Link]
Mashable » Alaska Airlines is overhauling its look for the first time in 25 years
Alaska Airlines unveiled its first redesign in 25 years this week. The redesign will soon appear on all aspects of the airline, including the plane cabin interiors, employee uniforms, digital marketing, at the airports and on credit and membership cards. 
The major visible changes include a more streamlined logo, revamped Eskimo icon and new color palette. "Our refreshed brand really is … [Link]
Mashable » Some prankster sent in a 'Seinfeld' plot to fool an advice columnist
What’s the deal with advice columns? One Seinfeld fan decided to find out as they majestically trolled syndicated columnist Amy Dickenson on Jan. 22. The anonymous author, who went under the pseudonym "Feeling Foolish," sent in the plot of an episode from the iconic 1990s sitcom to Dickenson's column, "Ask Amy." Feeling Foolish posed it as a real problem and Ask … [Link]
Mashable » Sundance review: Nick Jonas brings the brotherhood to hazing drama 'Goat'
PARK CITY, Utah — The strength and illusion of brotherhood, whether born from birth or promise or circumstance, is the focus of the Sundance premiere Goat. It's appropriate, then, that Nick Jonas dives deep into a serious role for the film, playing a fraternity member who guides his younger brother through a hellish and ultimately destructive pledge process. Delirious and even … [Link]
Mashable » New 'House of Cards' teaser will have you digging for clues
The latest House of Cards teaser is breaking new ground The super-short clip features Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and righthand man Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly) breaking ground on an unidentified site, surrounded by people in hard hats carrying "Underwood 2016" signs. Though no plot details are given away, showing Doug with the shovel might be a cruel allusion to a … [Link]
Mashable » This Twitter bot will show you the people Donald Trump retweets
Fresh off their success with the Twitter bot that changes hearts to poop, the folks at Fusion are back with another piece of technical wonderment meant to make our daily slogs on Twitter dot com just a bit more sensical. See also: Third grader brilliantly uses 'Netflix and chill' to shut down Donald Trump Enter @TrumpRetweeps, a Twitter bot that tweets … [Link]
Slashdot » Graphene-Based Coating Could Act As a Real-time De-Icer For Aircrafts
hypnosec writes: Researchers have developed a graphene-based coating they have proved effective at melting ice from a helicopter blade, paving way for a real-time de-icer. The thin coating of graphene nanoribbons in epoxy has been developed by researchers at Rice University. In their tests, researchers show that the coating is capable of melting centimeter-thick ice from a static helicopter rotor … [Link]
Mashable » Lizard found in a kindergartner's salad becomes the new class pet
All hail the Lizard King of Salads. A kindergarten student named Faye was shocked when she unwrapped a bundle of greens to reveal a green anole lizard See also: Duck and baby form quacking cute friendship The lizard appeared cold and lifeless, but that didn't deter Faye from bringing the reptile to school the next day to show it to her … [Link]
Mashable » One Direction's 'History' video confirms that the love in your heart can never die
A month into the group's hiatus, One Direction has dropped a surprise treat for fans — a video for its love letter to Directioners, "History." The video features archival footage of the band's wild career along with a serenade and even a little dancing — though not really the sort of choreography that interrupts their lads-with-no-rhythm MO Long live One … [Link]
Mashable » Google Street View opens the Guggenheim Museum to the world
Traveling New York to experience the city's many epic museums isn't something exactly affordable, which is why a new online tour of the famed Guggenheim Museum will be a welcome addition to Google Street View See also: Buckingham Palace virtual reality tour will make you dream of high tea with the Queen Captured using tripod-mounted cameras, Street View trolley cameras and … [Link]
Mashable » This adorable raccoon dog is a tanuki and it is our new favorite animal, Internet
Cats, goats, owls — they're all old news. 2016 is the year of the tanuki. A tanuki, commonly mistaken for a badger or a raccoon, is actually an atypical species of dog known in Japan. Twitter user @chibi_tori happens to be the caretaker of one, and it is currently stealing the hearts of thousands of Internet citizens with his love of … [Link]
Mashable » 3 high-tech ways to make your pet comfortable when it's home alone
Your pet is a part of your family. Heck, your pet is a part of who you are as a person. So it's only natural to feel that nagging sense of guilt when you leave your home and leave your furry friend behind The heartbreaking truth is, your pet can't stand it when you're away. Every minute of your absence is … [Link]
Mashable » Girl who accidentally dressed like a hotel is your new fashion icon
An excellent photo of a girl dressed identically to her hotel was posted to Imgur and all we can ask is, which one of them is the real trendsetter here? The resemblance is uncanny. See also: Calico the traveling hedgehog will give you wanderlust Commenters on Imgur had plenty to say about the girl and her new twin, which happens to … [Link]
Mashable » Uber will start using smartphones to check if its drivers are speeding
Uber will start using smartphones to track its drivers as part of a pilot program to "verify feedback" from riders The program will use a smartphone's gyrometers, GPS and accelerometers to record data such as a vehicle's speed and how often it starts and stops. "Over time, we hope to use technology to improve safety proactively," Joe Sullivan, Uber's chief security … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA Wants To Dump the Phone Records It Gathered Over 14 Years
According to The Next Web, the NSA would like to get rid of something that a lot of people wish they'd never had in the first place: phone records that the agency has collected over a decade and a half (more, really) of mass surveillance. However, the EFF wants to make sure that the evidence of snooping doesn't get buried … [Link]
Popular Science » Why B.o.B's Neil de Grasse Tyson Diss Track Is Totally Wrong
B.o.B on Soundcloud B.o.B's Flatline Neil deGrasse Tyson responded to B.o.B's claim of a flat earth, so B.o.B fired back with a response track It's one of the most basic scientific facts most people learn as children: the Earth is round. Yet that frequently proven fact of physical reality has become the subject of a strange new multimedia feud between … [Link]
Mashable » The best jobs to seek out after having a baby
Congrats on the new addition to your family and welcome to parenthood! These are the days of sleepless nights, baby babble and priceless moments of bonding and development. It's also time to face a major life dilemma — family or career? You may be itching to get back to work, flex your skills and converse with other adults, but you may … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The First Level of Super Mario Bros Recreated Via a Spinning Cake [Video]
Follow Mario through a new take on the classic Level 1-1. Nerds and Geeks are going to want a slice of this! [gamerboymedia] The post The First Level of Super Mario Bros Recreated Via a Spinning Cake [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Exposed HP LaserJet Printers Offer Anonymous FTP To the Public
itwbennett writes: In a blog post on Monday, security researcher Chris Vickery outlined the risks associated with networked HP LaserJet printers, which have been made available to the public by the organizations hosting them. 'There are a few free, open source pieces of software that can be used to upload and interact with HP printer hard drives over port 9100. … [Link]
Popular Science » The Legacy Of Marvin Minsky, Who Helped Found Artificial Intelligence
via Wikimedia Commons Marvin Minsky In 1955, in a small room at Dartmouth University, four scientists proposed that if 10 researchers dedicated a summer to building machines that could learn, they could make a considerable dent in a new field, which they called "artificial intelligence." Marvin Minsky, who passed away at age 88 on Sunday evening, was one of those … [Link]
Mashable » A Twitter account may be behind bomb threats sent to UK schools
LONDON — A Twitter account appears to be behind bomb threats made to 14 schools across the West Midlands, London and Cornwall on Tuesday morning, forcing several to be evacuated or temporarily closed A handle going by the name Evacuators 2K16 (@Ev4cuati0nSquad), which has since been suspended, appeared to threaten forthcoming threats on Tuesday morning. The account, which said in its … [Link]
Mashable » 'Downton Abbey' historical adviser blasts 'War and Peace' costume fail
LONDON — Downton Abbey's historical adviser has pointed out a "baffling" costume error in the first episode of BBC's £10 million adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. Alastair Bruce took to Twitter to point out a historical inaccuracy in a scene in which the Vicomte de Mortemart (Laurent Maurel) — a French aristocrat who fled to Russia during the French … [Link]
Mashable » You can now live stream your GoPro footage on Periscope
Periscope’s iOS app will now support live streaming from GoPro cameras, Twitter announced on Tuesday The update is available now and is compatible with Hero 4 cameras, though not the Hero 4 Session. See also: Periscope videos will soon autoplay in tweets The new feature rolled out in an update to Periscope's iOS app. To use the new functionality, GoPro users … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Praying to God [Comic]
[Source: Pie Comic | Like “Pie Comic” on Facebook] The post Praying to God [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » How to save Flint in Michigan from lead-poisoned drinking water
The US government has promised $80 million in emergency funds to save the city from lead in the drinking water, but how do you actually go about the task?
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Mashable » Autistic Starbucks barista serves up drinks with epic dance moves
Forget Caramel Macchiatos with a side of whipped cream — Sam, "the dancing barista," serves up his coffee with a side of epic dance moves The teenage Starbucks employee from Toronto is gaining Internet fame for his ability to make drinks while boogying down after posts on Facebook and YouTube by Carly Fleischmann began going viral See also: This story … [Link]
Mashable » The Rock returns to his roots at 'WWE Raw'
"Such is life," said Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson when he returned once again to the WWE in Miami on Monday. Johnson's whirlwind wrestling career led to an incredibly successful blockbuster film career — but he couldn't hide his passion for the sport that brought him fame See also: From '96 til: Behold The Rock's amazing pro wrestling debut Johnson came … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Now Periscope Straight From Your GoPro Camera
Periscope/Medium Logo for Periscope livestreaming direct to GoPro Hero 4 camera Published on the official Periscope announcement of the new feature on Medium. The live-streaming video app Periscope is cool, there’s no doubt about it. But it can be frustrating to broadcast something amazing and know your viewers can’t fully experience it because of the quality of your phone’s camera. … [Link]
Mashable » Hilton wants the cool kids to stay at bare-bones Tru hotels
LOS ANGELES — Hilton is launching a new hotel brand, focusing on budget travelers looking to spend $90 to $100 a night. The new brand, named Tru, aims to compete with economy and midscale chains like Comfort Inn, Fairfield Inn and La Quinta. Hilton Worldwide — which has more than 4,500 hotels globally — already has "limited service" brands like Hilton … [Link]
Mashable » Channing Tatum mourns the loss of his goat, Heather
Channing Tatum posted a sweet photo commemorating the loss of his goat, Heather. The black-and-white Instagram shot features his daughter, Everly, and Heather bonding on a bed of hay "Girl and her goat. RIP Heather," he wrote on Instagram. "You had a damn good long run sweets." See also: Channing Tatum just showed up all other husbands on Instagram Tatum is … [Link]
Mashable » The Academy updates FAQs to explain new, diversity-inspired rules to upset members
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has got some some explaining to do After announcing big changes to its voting membership in order to improve diversity, the film organization posted a new set of Frequently Asked Questions to its site, the Wrap reports See also: Film Academy membership rule changes aim to improve diversity The new FAQ addresses updates … [Link]
Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson wants the rapper B.o.b. to know that the Earth is not flat
Uh oh, B.o.b., you're in trouble now. Everyone's favorite science-explaining astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, posted a series of tweets directed at the rapper after he very publicly announced that he believes the Earth is flat on Monday Tyson went through a couple of B.o.b.'s tweets, refuting his claims with hard science. See also: B.o.b. is positive the Earth is flat, offers … [Link]
Mashable » 11-year-old girl, 'sick of reading about white boys and dogs,' starts literary movement
Marley Dias is a leading revolution. Frustrated with the lack of diversity in her reading curriculum, the 11-year-old New Jersey student started a campaign called #1000BlackGirlBooks, which collects and donates books in which black girls are the main characters The goal is to collection 1,000 titles by February 11, when Marley and two fellow student organizers will travel to St. Mary, … [Link]
Mashable » Uber continues China expansion, adds 18 more cities next month
Uber will expand into 18 new cities in China by the end of next month, the company announced today. This expansion across Southern China is hot on the heels of last week’s news that Uber was starting up in 15 cities in Sichuan province before the beginning of Chinese New Year in early February. With the two separate expansions combined, Uber … [Link]
Mashable » Loon Copter is a drone that can fly and go underwater
We’ve seen our fair share of underwater drones before, but drones that are equally nimble in the air and beneath the water's surface are much more rare Enter Loon Copter: A drone that can fly, operate on the surface of water, or dive deep See also: Drones map algae growing underwater on Antarctic ice A project from Oakland University's Embedded Systems … [Link]
Popular Science » Zika Virus: The Making of an Epidemic
Source: Washington Post; Credit: Laris Karklis Tracing The Zika Epidemic Up until a few months ago, most Americans had never heard of the Zika Forest in Uganda, or the virus that bears this region’s name. Today, news of the infectious disease is spreading across the country sparking fear and concern. The mosquito-borne virus has gripped many parts of Brazil and … [Link]
Popular Science » Curbing Zika Virus: Mosquito Control
Stephen Ausmus/USDA/Flickr Over the past several weeks, there has been a flurry of media coverage on Zika, an illness spread by mosquitoes that was previously assumed to be relatively benign. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, achy joints and red eyes, but more recently public health experts have suggested that the virus may cause a severe birth defect called … [Link]
Slashdot » Tech Salaries Had Biggest Year-Over-Year Leap In 2015
Nerval's Lobster writes: Average technology salaries in the U.S. saw the biggest year-over-year leap ever, up 7.7 percent to $96,370 annually, according to Dice's new survey data. Bonuses and contract rates also rose from 2014, and tech salaries in seven metro areas reached six-figures for the first time since the survey began more than a decade ago. Contract workers saw … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Save Up to 70% Off on Select Crucial and Lexar Memory Products (SSDs, RAM, Memory Cards, Flash Drives + MORE!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 70% off on select Crucial and Lexar memory products such as SSDs, RAM (desktop or laptop,) flash drives, memory cards, and more! [Save Up to 70% Off on Select Crucial and Lexar Memory Products] The post Deal of the Day: Save Up to 70% Off … [Link]
Mashable » Google Glass disappears from Twitter and Facebook
It was a good run, Google Glass. An early wearable technology sensation, you were on nerdy heads everywhere and had even managed to invade less geeked-out spaces like fashion runways, TV shows and even movie premieres. See also: Google: Here's what we did wrong with Google Glass But that was a long time and many memes ago. Google has rolled up … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Game Trailer Looks Crazy AMAZING [Video]
An upcoming TMNT game from Platinum Games: Battle alongside your brothers through the sewers, subways, and streets of NYC to take down Shredder and Krang’s evil organization, Foot by Foot. Unleash custom combat skills and powerful team combos to save Manhattan from the overwhelming dark forces growing in the shadows. [ActivisionGames] The post New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Game Trailer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science Behind Why Airplane Windows are Round [Video]
Youtube channel “Real Engineering” explains the science behind why airplane windows are round. The problems caused by cabin pressurization didn’t develop until the introduction of the first commercial jet powered aircraft, The De Havilland Comet. It entered service in 1952 and initially proved to be a massive success, but just one year into service catastrophe struck. Three Comets suffered fatal … [Link]
Mashable » Never alone: The biggest lesson I learned from mental illness
Most of my life, I didn’t think anyone could possibly understand how I was feeling and what I was thinking, and that made it hard for me to be honest. I also didn’t want anyone to think that I was crazy. I thought I had to pretend to be happy so I could seem “normal” and not feel out of place, … [Link]
Mashable » Backstreet Boy Nick Carter sued for trying to choke a bouncer
Nick Carter's looking back on the things he's done — because he's being sued for attacking security outside a Florida bar. See also: Nick Carter is arrested off back streets of Florida Back on Jan. 13, bouncer Skylar Carden refused entry to Carter and a friend because they appeared too drunk to enter the bar. Carden described their behavior as "unruly … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Kate Hudson can Dubsmash with the best of ‘em
Most people enjoy making a fool about themselves from time to time. That must be why everyone's obsessed with Dubsmash. Jimmy Fallon and actress Kate Hudson gave the hilarious Dubsmash app a try on Monday night's episode of The Tonight Show. The duo passionately reenacted some of the app's favorites like Oprah giving away free cars, Adele's "Hello" and several … [Link]
Slashdot » OpenWrt Turns a $14 Card Reader Into the Smallest Wireless AP
An anonymous reader writes: The Zsun Wifi card reader is a tiny micro SD card reader with WiFi connectivity. While people managed to access the device's serial console a few months ago, the plan was to eventually run OpenWrt since it's based on the popular Atheros AR9331 WiSoC combined with 64MB RAM and 16MB SPI Flash. A team of Polish … [Link]
Mashable » New Beatrix Potter story to be published 100 years after it was written
LONDON – An undiscovered story by Beatrix Potter has been found and is set to be published for the first time in September. The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots was written more than 100 years ago and was unearthed by publisher Jo Hanks after she found a reference to it in an out-of-print biography, the BBC reports. Quentin Blake, who has worked on … [Link]
Mashable » Goldfish racing: America's next controversial drinking game
A new drinking game is swimming into sports bars: goldfish racing. Bars in Seattle, Kentucky, The Hamptons and elsewhere have drafted ordinary orange goldfish to compete, spurred by drunk patrons and water guns. See also: One more chug: The Apple Keynote drinking game At Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill in Antioch, California, the first Tuesday of every month brings out at … [Link]
Mashable » This electric-heated hoodie is like a warm blanket on the go
Winter time calls for snowstorms like #blizzard2016. Good thing there are heated outerwear pieces now, like this electric-heated hoodie from RaveanMashable fashion reporter David Yi pounds the pavements of NYC to see how good-looking this one is and how it can go into your everyday outfit. Read more…More about Fashion, New York City, Wearable Tech, Gadgets, and Lifestyle [Link]
Mashable » The most inspiring things about 'Rang De Basanti,' 10 years later
Bollywood loves its spectacular biopics — but in 2006, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra made waves by telling the story of independence revolutionary Bhagat Singh and his fellow rebels through the eyes of jaded college kids struggling to believe in a country they saw as brokenRang De Basanti resonated with audiences because it urged action and thought over passivity and disdain. 10 years … [Link]
Mashable » The lovers: The true story of Afghanistan's Romeo and Juliet
Afghanistan is one of the few places in the world where honor killings are still common. Even today, women are killed for such small "transgressions" as glancing at the wrong man or being seen alone with a man who is not a relativeWhen the protagonist of this true story falls in love and demands to marry someone from a different religion and … [Link]
Mashable » Craig David fills us in: He’s got a new Sony deal
LONDON – It seems as though time has done a "Rewind" and Craig David is back at the top of his game The singer has been popping up on radio and in various places recently and he even covered Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" (and it might be better than the original) See also: Remember Craig David? He’s back with a Justin … [Link]
Mashable » Cute pom-poms are here to make your outfit fierce
A '90s resurgence is in full swing. Chokers are back as the subtle, yet bold, accessory everyone needs in their jewelry box and creepers have returned to finish off outfits with a chunky edge. Now, every cheerleader's favorite accessory and every DIY-er's favorite crafting tool is making a sartorial splash. The pom-pom has made its way back into fashion — pushing '90s … [Link]
Popular Science » I Plunged Into Freezing Water—And Survived To Tell The Tale
Stearns I950 ThermaShield 24+ Immersion Suit When a ship sinks at sea and you’re thrown into the water, hypothermia sets in quickly, so every second counts. An immersion suit is designed to buy you time. Constructed like a surfer’s wetsuit, it keeps you warm for up to three to six hours, until help (hopefully) arrives. Smart sailors and fishermen carry … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Pine somehow just found out that Wonder Woman has an invisible plane
Wonder Woman flies an invisible plane. This isn't news to most of her fans — but it did come as a surprise to Chris Pine, even though he has a starring role in 2017's Wonder Woman. Pine seemed completely mystified during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! when the titular late night host brought up the DC Comics superhero's trademark ride. The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This R2-D2 Groom’s Cake Looks Deliciously Classy
This has to be the classiest R2-D2 cake I’ve ever seen! Kudos to the folks over at Utah-based Salt Cake City bakery for the amazing idea! He’s covered in marshmallow fondant with a satin ice sugar flower & bow tie to match the wedding colors. [Source: Salt Cake City | Like “Salt Cake City” on Facebook] The post This R2-D2 … [Link]
Mashable » 'Want me to go down there with a mop?' Chris Christie has no time for New Jersey flooding
WASHINGTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie lashed out on Monday night at an audience member who asked why he was campaigning in New Hampshire when there was flood damage in his home state from this weekend's blizzard. "I don't know what you expect me to do? Do you want me to go down there with a mop?" Christie sarcastically told … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber's Smartphone-Based Gyrometer Monitoring Seems To Be the Future of Driving
An anonymous reader writes: Uber has announced that it has been conducting trials in Houston, Texas, since late 2015 which use data from the gyrometer in drivers' smartphones, combined with accelerometer and GPS data, to perform forensic analysis on Uber journeys where the customer flagged up errant driving behavior such as speeding or tailgating. Uber's post also indicates that talking … [Link]
Mashable » Runaway Shetland pony leads British police on a merry chase
LONDON — Britain isn't typically known for its edge-of-your-seat police car chases, but last Sunday was most definitely an exception. See also: 23 unforgettable animals that stole our hearts in 2015 A total of four police units were dispatched to apprehend a Shetland pony that was running riot through a residential area of Crawley, the Crawley News reports — and thankfully, … [Link]
Mashable » Cersei Lannister from 'Game of Thrones' reads harsh, hilarious 'Bachelor' insults
No one hurls an insult quite like Cersei Lannister — except maybe the ladies of The Bachelor So when Lena Headey stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday, Kimmel asked the actress to channel her inner Game of Thrones queen and recite actual lines from this season of The Bachelor We think a cutthroat reality dating show might be the … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' game looks like the old cartoon
PlatinumGames sure does seem to have the market cornered on turning childhood cartoon nostalgia into video games. The latest? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. A new trailer showcases some of the action as the amphibious, adolescent warriors take on Shredder and his evil Foot Clan. Longtime turtle adversaries Bebop, Rocksteady and Armaggon also make appearances. There's no sign of … [Link]
Mashable » Iran president asks Pope Francis to pray for him after private meeting
Iran’s president asked Pope Francis to pray for him on Tuesday after the two men held private talks at the Vatican The talks were part of an Iranian effort to take a more prominent place on the world stage after a nuclear deal with Western powers 
Pope Francis and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, right, meet on Jan. 26, 2016.Image: Andrew Medichini, … [Link]
Slashdot » Disney IT Workers Allege Conspiracy In Layoffs, File Lawsuits
dcblogs writes with the latest in the laid off Disney IT worker saga. According to ComputerWorld: "Disney IT workers laid off a year ago this month are now accusing the company and the outsourcing firms it hired of engaging in a 'conspiracy to displace U.S. workers.' The allegations are part of two lawsuits filed in federal court in Florida on … [Link]
Mashable » The Motorola Droid Turbo 2's screen is virtually impossible to crack
Motorola's Droid phones have always been geared towards utility. The original Droid catered to typing enthusiasts with a QWERTY keyboard that slid out and the Droid Turbo had up to 48 hours of battery life. The Droid Turbo 2 continues that focus on utility. A Verizon-exclusive, the Droid Turbo 2 has the same long battery life as its predecessor, but … [Link]
Mashable » Still got it: Cadillac scores with CT6 luxury sedan
When a Cadillac representative told the group of journalists that I was with — all present to be some of the first people in North America to drive the 2016 CT6 full-size sedan — that the car was 1,000 pounds lighter than a comparably equipped Mercedes-Benz S-Class, I winced. That's because lightness has never really been a concern of luxury … [Link]
Mashable » Glenn Close’s personal journey to fight stigma against mental illness
Glenn Close opens up about the polarizing moment that began her journey in the world of mental illness. The actress encourages families to talk about mental health more openly in order to help fight the stigma around mental illness Full story: http://on.mash.to/1UnbCYD Read more…More about Mental Health, Lifestyle, Health Fitness, Glenn Close, and Mashable Videos
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Mashable » Flint schoolkids will get 6.5 million bottles of water from Coca-Cola and Pepsi
FLINT, Mich. — Walmart and several global beverage-makers have pledged to deliver about 175 truckloads of bottled water to Flint as the Michigan city deals with a public health emergency caused by lead-tainted water. The retail giant, along with Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle, announced Tuesday the collective donation will include up to 6.5 million bottles of water through December for at … [Link]
Mashable » Obama bans solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prisons
President Barack Obama says he will ban the use of solitary confinement for juvenile and low-level offenders in federal prisons, citing the potential for "devastating, lasting psychological consequences" from the use of the isolation as punishment. "It has been linked to depression, alienation, withdrawal, a reduced ability to interact with others and the potential for violent behavior," Obama wrote in a … [Link]
Mashable » 5 simple tips to summon your self-confidence before an interview
Heading into a big interview can be terrifying, not unlike the feeling I’d imagine you’d have if you were about to jump out of a plane for the first time ever. Of course, there's little risk of actual death (unless, of course, you're improbably applying for head coach at lion-taming school), but it’s nonetheless an anxiety-producing scenario. Summon your self-confidence and … [Link]
Slashdot » Stingray Case Lawyers: "Everyone Knows Cell Phones Generate Location Data"
An anonymous reader writes with news that the Maryland Attorney General is arguing that anyone who has ever used a smartphone knows it's tracking them, so no warrant is needed for stingrays. Techdirt says: "Up in Baltimore, where law enforcement Stingray device use hit critical mass faster and more furiously than anywhere else in the country (to date…) with the … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jihadi Jack': A 20-year-old ISIS militant or aid worker?
LONDON — Jack Letts, the 20-year-old from Oxford who's been reported as the first white Briton to join the Islamic State (ISIS), denies he's a militant fighter In a series of Facebook messages, Letts insisted the reports calling him "Jihadi Jack" are a media invention. His parents also said their son is innocent, telling The Guardian that he went to Syria … [Link]
Mashable » Man forces UK film censors to watch 10 hours of paint drying
LONDON — Remember Charlie Lyne, the British filmmaker who created that Kickstarter last year with the goal of forcing the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) to watch a lengthy film about paint drying? See also: 7 oddly specific things banned from movies around the world Well, he succeeded. A total of 686 people helped Lyne raise an impressive £5,963 ($8,486) … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Lonely exoplanet orbits its star at greatest distance yet seen
A closer look at the motions of a small star and a misfit planet shows the two are linked by gravity – and can teach us about planets and stars alike
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New Scientist – News » Watch brainy zoo animals figure out a box puzzle to get at food
Tests on 35 species show that relative brain size predicts a carnivore's ability to solve problems, with bears beating meerkats
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Mashable » British police tweet pictures inside unlocked homes, it doesn't go over well
LONDON — Coventry City Police have been criticised after tweeting a series of images showing themselves standing inside unlocked homes. See also: English police officers react surprisingly well to this guy's persistent trolling Throughout January, the Coventry City Police Team's Twitter account has put out a number of pictures showing officers standing inside houses they've found unlocked while on "burglary patrol." … [Link]
Mashable » A McDonald's waiter will soon bring Michelin-approved burgers to your table
LONDON — Gone are the days of standing at the counter while waiting for your Big Mac. McDonald's is rolling out table service and gourmet burgers to hundreds of its restaurants across the UK. See also: McDonald's is testing table service and touch-screen kiosks in the UK Starting in February, "McWaiters" will serve diners Happy Meals on wooden trays at 400 … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 26 January 2016
What Paul Graham is Missing About Inequality (Tim O’Reilly) — When a startup doesnt have an underlying business model that will eventually produce real revenues and profits, and the only way for its founders to get rich is to sell … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Network Programmability and Automation – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Network Programmability and Automation" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-01-29 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » LG to launch 2 flagship phones in hopes of alleviating mobile losses
SEOUL — LG Electronics, the world's second-largest TV maker, on Tuesday reported an unexpected loss for the final quarter of 2015 as its smartphone business struggled and costs for raw materials rose. The South Korean company said Tuesday it had a net loss of 140.4 billion won ($116.4 million) for the October-December period, compared with a net loss of 205.7 billion … [Link]
Mashable » The dark, dystopian future will require cool shoes, Adidas would like to remind you
When the revolution comes — and it will — you'll want to be wearing cute kicks as you make your way through the devastated remains of human civilization No, that's not the tagline to a marketing guru's Black Mirror fan fiction script — it's the premise of a cinematic new Adidas ad, which imagines a dystopian world in a world where … [Link]
Mashable » This video powerfully reminds the ad industry that women are not objects
A new campaign is tackling how women are depicted in ads — and it's using a simple Google search to start the conversation On Nov. 18, 2015, ad executive Madonna Badger Googled "objectification of women" as part of a campaign called #WomenNotObjects, turning up years' worth of sexist ads that hypersexualize and objectify women’s bodies for marketing. In a new … [Link]
Slashdot » How Melinda Gates Got Her Daughters Excited About Science
theodp writes: GeekWire reports that Melinda Gates concluded a Davos panel discussion about gender parity with a personal story about her own family, explaining how she originally became interested in computer science, and how she later played Lab Manager to Bill's Mr. Wizard to help pass along their passion for science and math to their kids. "On Saturday mornings," Gates … [Link]
Mashable » 'Man's fault': Beached whales spray painted in protest
LONDON — Anti-nuclear messages and the phrase "man's fault" have been sprayed onto at least two of the corpses of the five sperm whales that have washed up on the UK's shores this week. See also: Four huge sperm whales wash up on UK shores A rudimentary CND logo (disowned by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament's UK branch) and a reference … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doomsday Clock' scientists will set the new time for our demise
Scientists behind a "Doomsday Clock" that measures the likelihood of a global cataclysm are set to announce Tuesday whether civilization is any closer or farther from disaster. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is expected to unveil the minute hand on the metaphorical clock in Washington, D.C. The clock reflects how vulnerable the world is to catastrophe from nuclear weapons, climate … [Link]
Mashable » Apple's 4-inch new iPhone might have top A9 chip
Apple’s rumored, upcoming 4-inch smartphone might be small compared to today's flagship behemoths, but it won't lack power — at least according to a new rumor 9to5Mac reports that the phone, which may or may not be called iPhone 5SE, will have Apple's powerful A9 processor and M9 coprocessor — the same one used in the company's current flagship, the iPhone … [Link]
Mashable » Cursive handwriting is part of being an American, senator says
Apparently, kids today can't read letters their grandparents write in cursive, and that's a big problem as far as Washington state legislators are concerned. A bill that was introduced to the state senate would require all students enrolled in Washington grade schools to write in cursive. Yes, cursive. That curly style of lettering that we no longer see. See also: What … [Link]
Mashable » Rare snowfall in southern China leads to adorable mini snowmen
While it's common for the northern region of China to get hit by cold fronts and heavy snowfalls during winter, residents living in the south of the country rarely get to experience snow. All that changed when China was hit with the coldest weather in decades this week and it snowed in the southern parts of the country. See also: People … [Link]
Mashable » See how Tesla's Autopilot can make your commute better in new promo video
Wouldn't it be nice if your car could simply pick you up in front of your house and drop you off at work, while you sip coffee and read the news in the back seat? While we're not quite there yet, a new Tesla promo video shows how the car's Autopilot feature can make your daily commute more comfortable See … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen's emissions cheating was an 'open secret,' report says
Since the dieselgate scandal broke in September, Volkswagen executives and representatives have appeared publicly shocked and genuinely dismayed with the revelation that the then-largest global automaker had cheated emissions regulations with over 11 million diesel-powered models worldwide. Turns out, however, it might have been an open secret all along. See also: This 1957 Ferrari could fetch $34 million at auction — … [Link]
Mashable » Surprise! The world's first Simpsons store will open in China, not Springfield
Cosmopolitan might have dubbed the Kardashian-Jenner clan "America's First Family," but let's not forget that America's most famous family is still The Simpsons and they're making it official by going global. 20th Century Fox announced Friday that after 27 years of gracing our screens, the world's first Simpsons store will open in Beijing, China, in March. The expansion of the Simpsons … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla looking for Chinese factory site by mid-2016, report says
Seems Tesla is selling better in China than previously believed. Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk told Engadget that the upstart EV automaker is "doing reasonably well" in mainland China. It's doing so well in fact that Musk and his cohort aim to have a Chinese manufacturing site chosen by mid-2016. See also: Faraday Future's 1,000-horsepower concept car should make Tesla … [Link]
Slashdot » Marvin Minsky, Pioneer In Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 88
An anonymous reader sends word that Marvin Lee Minsky, co-founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's AI laboratory, has died. The Times reports: "Marvin Minsky, who combined a scientist’s thirst for knowledge with a philosopher’s quest for truth as a pioneering explorer of artificial intelligence, work that helped inspire the creation of the personal computer and the Internet, died on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Future delivery drones start learning how to fly on their own
Before we open the skies for autonomous drone delivery, we must make sure they can avoid obstacles and each other with no pilot to guide them
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Mashable » People in Thailand are treating these creepy life-size dolls like real children
Never in our wildest dreams did we think that owning a doll that bears any resemblance to Chucky would ever become a thing. But it is in Thailand and the trend is huge. Known as Child's Angel or "Look Thep" (Thai for "Child God"), these life-like dolls come in the size of a human baby, and are being toted around by … [Link]
Slashdot » Spotify To Launch New Video Product This Week
An anonymous reader writes: After first announcing the introduction of a video streaming service in May last year, Spotify is finally launching the feature this week. The Swedish company has taken its time tinkering with the new product and beta testing it on groups for months, readying it for its widespread rollout. Not all of the video content will be … [Link]
Mashable » Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mercedes Unimog is for sale on eBay for $350,980
Former Governor of California and movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger might have popularized the Humvee for civilians, but dare I say there is no vehicle on the planet more "Schwarzenegger" than the Mercedes-Benz Unimog. See also: This motorcycle can transform into a jet ski in under 5 seconds That's because it's essentially a study in Teutonic overload. I mean, look at the … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton fires back at young voter who confronted her for being 'dishonest'
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton on Monday fired back at a young voter who questioned her honesty and why she was losing to Bernie Sanders with young voters, telling him she's been pushing for progress since before he was born. "I've been around a long time. People have thrown all kinds of things at me," she fired back during a town hall … [Link]
Mashable » 12 brilliant animals share their thoughts following blizzard
Whether it's Tian Tian the panda who can't get enough of snow-caked fur or two horses frolicking in the cold white stuff, winter has announced its presence. And everyone on planet Earth can either embrace it, or try to not hate its guts. So we wondered, what do those who perennially spend time outdoors have to say after the onslaught of … [Link]
Mashable » It's disrespectful to listen to the new Rihanna album without wearing a crown
Rihanna is every bit the rude girl she's always warned you she is, and now she's taken it to an extreme level by teasing her Navy with a strategic selfie she was fully aware would cause a frenzy RiRi claims to be listening her long awaited new album, Anti, on $8,895.00 Dolce & Gabbana headphones with a crown attached. Before you … [Link]
Mashable » Jason Pierre-Paul shares graphic Instagram of fireworks accident aftermath
Little by little, we're learning more about New York Giants star Jason Pierre-Paul's gruesome Fourth of July fireworks injury Now we have an image that shows Pierre-Paul in the hospital with a bloody bandage around his hand, taken the day after the explosion that led to his right index finger being amputated See also: What I learned (and smoked) at the … [Link]
Mashable » Photographer's portraits make snowmen look like high art
Snowmen: simple winter pastime or high art? It depends on how you look at them. These incredibly well-shot snowman portraits, taken by photographer Konstantin Sergeyev, make us want to place more meaning on these cute, goofy creations. See also: 11 miserable snowmen not made for this cold world Read more… More about Art, Photography, Watercooler, Pics, and Lists
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Mashable » Is Google developing a virtual reality camera? Job postings may hold a clue.
There’s no longer any doubt that virtual reality is the next big interactive platform, and now it looks like you can add Google to the list of companies clamoring to stake an early claim That's the indication some are drawing from a few recent Google job postings that appear to be focused on developing VR hardware See also: How virtual reality … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders: 'We will raise taxes' to expand healthcare
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders handed Hillary Clinton's team a line made for attack ads Monday night, admitting his plan to expand Medicare to everyone would raise middle-class taxes. "We will raise taxes. Yes we will," he said at a town hall in Des Moines, Iowa — the final time he'll appear at the same event as Clinton before next Monday's Iowa … [Link]
Slashdot » Why 6 Republican Senators Think You Don't Need Faster Broadband
itwbennett writes: Broadband in the United States still lags behind similar service in other industrialized countries, so Congress made broadband expansion a national priority, and it offers subsidies, mostly in rural areas, to help providers expand their offerings,' writes Bill Snyder. And that's where an effort by the big ISPs and a group of senators to change the definition of … [Link]
Mashable » Couple casually takes stunning engagement photos in record-setting blizzard
For one Northeastern couple, buckets full of snow close to their wedding day is not so much a nightmare, but a dream come true Over the stormy weekend, during what most people would consider a snowpocalyptic excuse to stay indoors, one loving pair took the weather as an opportunity to snap some photos. After hearing the news of a huge blizzard, … [Link]
Mashable » Guy leaves his job at Burger King, steals all the chicken nuggets
This is the story of a former Burger King employee earning his new title as Chicken King. A tweet posted by a guy named Zealot is currently going viral, as people everywhere are impressed with his ability to steal what is likely just $5 of chicken nuggets. See also: Steph Curry starred in these amazing 90s Burger King ads as a … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's Cortana can now remind you to follow through on email promises
Microsoft’s assistant Cortana keeps getting smarter. Cortana can now send reminders for tasks based on the contents of your inbox, Microsoft announced Monday. The company also added new features that make it easier to organize calendar appointments. See also: Cortana will notify you of missed calls and let you send texts from your PC The new reminders feature means that Cortana … [Link]
Mashable » Dog gets painted as a wealthy aristocrat, couldn't be happier
A true artist is able to capture things not just the way they are, but the way they should be. When commissioned to create a painting for Redditor MakesEthanol's dog, artist David Carr took one look at the dog and began creating the wealthy aristocrat he saw hidden inside the little pup's fuzzy frame. See also: Just try to stay composed … [Link]
Mashable » 'The X-Files' episode 2 was gross, creepy and wonderful
“Bad things happen when the birds gather.” With those words, the The X-Files got its creep back Sure, the miniseries technically began Sunday night, but its re-premiere was muddled, confusing and, worst of all, boring. That changed Monday night as ravens swarmed to a yard while a scientist heard a shrieking frequency inside his own head, which he quieted by slowly … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Traity, AT&T, Catalyze, FeedBackHub, ArsenalPay, Orchestrate
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.
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Mashable » Disney princesses speak less than men in their films, data shows
“Seen and not heard" is an adage that applies more to Disney princesses than you think. Interesting (and disappointing) new research shows that since 1989, Disney princesses speak less than men in their films, according to The Washington Post Data linguists Carmen Fought and Karen Eisenhauer analyzed all dialogue in Disney princess films and found that men have three times as … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Play Games API Adjustments Ease Sign-in and Permission Requirements
Google announced a number of adjustments to its Play Games API that should cut down on sign-in difficulty and unnecessary permission requests. The tweaks come via an API model change that includes new interactions.
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Mashable » The book that brings magic to the 20th century's darkest hour
The line between the magical and the real seems particularly thin when you're a child — even when you happen to live in one of the most dangerous places in the world This truth is beautifully portrayed in the debut novel from Gavriel Savit, Anna and the Swallow Man. See also: Yes, 'Between the World and Me' is a Young Adult … [Link]
Mashable » Man drives around with a snow penis on his car
A Chinese man was on his way to a parade when he took some snow and used to it to make his vehicle into a real boy. According to a caption on the video, the man wanted to bring the snow to the parade because "it is rare to snow in this part of China." See also: Dogs show you how … [Link]
Mashable » Thor asks you to visit Australia in new tourism campaign
Move over Paul Hogan and Lara Bingle, Chris Hemsworth — a.k.a. Thor — is Australia's newest ambassador Although the resident Aussie has been an ambassador his entire life, growing up on the beautiful beaches Down Under, it has now been made official by Tourism Australia. But don't expect to see his face gracing the new campaign, his Aussie drawl is simply … [Link]
Slashdot » US Could Lower Carbon Emissions 78% With New National Transmission Network
mdsolar writes with this story from Smithsonian magazine about how building a national transmission network could lead to a gigantic reduction in carbon emissions. From the story: "The United States could lower carbon emissions from electricity generation by as much as 78 percent without having to develop any new technologies or use costly batteries, a new study suggests. There's a … [Link]
Mashable » The aftermath: How the East Coast looked after this weekend's record-breaking storm
Residents surfaced from their snow covered homes on Sunday after the East Coast Blizzard lived up to — and even exceeded — the hype leading up to it. The blizzard made broke countless records in numerous Mid Atlantic States. In New York City, for example, Central Park received 26.8 inches of snow, making it the second-largest snowfall in recorded history. At … [Link]
Slashdot » San Francisco's Yellow Cab Files For Bankruptcy
Applehu Akbar writes: Yellow Cab Cooperative, the largest taxi company in San Francisco, has filed Chapter 11. While competition from those newfangled ride-sharing services is a natural target for blame, a more proximate cause is Yellow Cab losing an $8 million accident liability suit by a passenger who is now paralyzed. Apparently the Yellow Cab drivers are…registered as independent contractors. … [Link]
Popular Science » The Biggest Solar System Ever Found Is Very, Very Big
University of Hertfordshire/Neil James Cook 2MASS J2126-8140 Artist’s depiction of the gas giant planet in orbit around the red dwarf star TYC 9486-927-1, faintly visible in the background. Scientists used to suspect a giant planet named "2MASS J2126-8140" was a rogue world, wandering the galaxy without a star to orbit. But it turns out the planet isn't homeless after all: … [Link]
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