Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Coolest teens ever sneak a protest banner into a Trump rally
Trump seems to have the power to make teenagers care. Every once in a while, a group of adolescents will come up with a brilliant political prank that puts all us grown adults to shame. Last Wednesday, more than a dozen teenagers snuck into a Donald Trump rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While Trump and his fans have promised to "Make America … [Link]
Mashable » Lego finally reveals its first minifigure with a wheelchair
There are pirate Lego figures, cowboy Lego figures, even Lego stormtroopers. But it's taken almost 84 years for Lego to finally creatures a minifigure with a "real" (errrr, Lego) body. At the Nuremburg and London toy fairs this week, Lego finally revealed its first ever adult minifigure in a wheelchair. While the company had previously promoted a similar toy in July as part of their … [Link]
Mashable » A detailed history of Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa's beef
It’s the Twitter beef you didn't know you wanted On Jan. 27, 2016, Kanye Omari West became the top trending topic on Twitter after going on a spree against rapper Wiz Khalifa. But why? What caused the beef? Where did it all start? Why do they call it "beef" anyway? We got you Here's a quick explainer of the tweetstorm that … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Kanye West valentines for the Wiz Khalifa in your life
This Valentine's Day make sure to send "good energy positive vibes" to that special someone, courtesy of Kanye West On Wednesday, the rapper unleashed some harsh, yet poetic, words on Twitter against fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa. At first glance, his since-deleted tweets don't seem romantic. Eventually, though, Ye's words will distract bae from his/her creative processes on Feb. 14 See also: … [Link]
Popular Science » Drones Took Over A Government Meeting In New Mexico
Screenshot by author, from YouTube New Mexico State Representative Larry A. Larrañaga In First Person Googles In New Mexico, to encourage state funding of robotics programs, a group recently flew their own quadcopter inside the State Capitol (known as "The Roundhouse"). One lawmaker was even given first-person-vision goggles (FPV) to see what the drone saw. Aside from being one of … [Link]
Mashable » If you absolutely must get a divorce cake, make it 'Star Wars'-themed
There are few instances of suffering that can't be eased, if only momentarily, by cake. That is, cake and Star Wars Take, for instance, divorceReddit user AskJoshy shared a Force-themed cake spotted at a divorce party for his pal: See also: 6-year-old just wants everyone to be friends, especially her divorced parents Yoda has better things to do than reassure newly … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BIG T-SHIRT SALE: Over 100,000 Geektastic Tees at Just $14 Each!
Just a quick post to let you guys know that we’ve just started our first t-shirt sale of the year! For just a few days, all of our t-shirts as well as the ones from Teepublic are priced at just $14 each. And we’re talking about over 100,000 designs here! 
[BIG T-Shirt Sale: Over 100,000 Geektastic Tees at Just $14 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What If You Only Drank Soda? [Science Video]
We all know soda isn’t good for you, but how bad is it really? ASAP Science takes a look at how nasty Soda can be on your body. [AsapSCIENCE] The post What If You Only Drank Soda? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Generous 9-year-old girl is collecting 1,000 Barbies for homeless kids
Some kids would give anything to own 1,000 Barbie dolls, but one little girl wants to give them all away. Nine-year-old Gianni Graham of Norfolk, Virginia has a lofty goal of collecting 1,000 Barbies to give away to children in homeless shelters and foster care. See also: 14 Random Acts of Kindness to Brighten Your Day Even though Gianni only started … [Link]
Slashdot » Creator of Minecraft Develops Experimental VR Project
An anonymous reader writes: Despite his on-again off-again relationship with VR headset maker Oculus, the creator of Minecraft, Markus "Notch" Persson, has developed an experimental virtual reality project that leverages WebVR technology to run directly within a browser using a Rift DK2 headset. Notch contributed $10,000 to Oculus' 2012 Kickstarter, and even traveled from Europe to visit the company in … [Link]
Mashable » The dad who spent a night in jail after confiscating his daughter's iPhone
A family's dispute over an iPhone 4 has escalated into an embittered legal matter involving one arrest, a jury trial and a potential civil rights suit. A Texas father was found not guilty of theft Tuesday for confiscating his daughter's cellphone as a punishment for sending "inappropriate" texts. The case dates back to September 2013, when Ronald Jackson was charged with … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hijab Stylist' creates fashion for Muslim women, by Muslim women
There have been high-fashion collections inspired by the Middle East and ready-to-wear lines featuring hijabs and abayas. But fashion-forward clothing for Muslim women by Muslim women has been missing from the industry — until now. Australia's Zulfiye Tufa, of the blog "The Hijab Stylist," is changing that and bringing modest clothing to the forefront of the fashion conversation. The 26-year-old pharmacist began blogging when she saw a … [Link]
Popular Science » Fall(out) Guy Part 4
I make jokes about bikini snow, but it's important to realize that stuff didn't just fall on an empty desert. The human and environmental toll taken by the testing of atomic weapons in the pacific is a topic that will be covered soon in the series with Dr. Kathryn Higley. Phil explained radioactive isotopes and biological analogs in a series … [Link]
Mashable » Elk firmly stuck in snow gets a helping hand
Two Oregon state police troopers helped an elk free itself from the deep snow after it got stuck on Dec. 27. The elk, police said, was still weak and struggled to stand at first. The Oregon police state confirmed this video was taken on Dec. 27. The timestamp in the video is incorrect. [Additional reporting by Storyful] Read more…More about Animals, … [Link]
Mashable » People are mounting 3D models of their unborn babies on their walls
LONDON — A business in Tarleton, Lancashire, is offering a rather unusual bonding experience for parents-to-be: Those visiting Baby Boo Scan can get a 3D-printed rendering of their unborn child to frame or hang on a walls for all to see Each eight-inch cast of the face is sculpted using ultrasound data and converted into a 360-degree format before it is … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz trolls Donald Trump with 'Make Trump Debate Again' hats
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz expertly trolled his fellow presidential hopeful and GOP front-runner Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to shame the billionaire businessman into attending the Republican debate Thursday night. After Trump announced he will skip Thursday night's debate hosted by Fox News, Cruz not only launched the hashtag #DuckingDonald to mock the billionaire businessman, but he co-opted one of … [Link]
Slashdot » DeLoreans To Go Back To Production
An anonymous reader writes: The last time a DeLorean was built was about 35 years ago, but that is all about to change. Next year, you'll be able to buy a new 2017 DeLorean to satisfy all your deepest Back to the Future dreams. CNN reports: "The new production plan is itself something of a time warp. The cars will … [Link]
Mashable » What 5 Iowa voters think about Trump's decision to skip the debate
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Donald Trump stirred the pot here in Marshalltown on Tuesday, announcing that he would not participate in Thursday's scheduled presidential debate, just days before the presidential primary season. It thrust this town of just over 27,000 people into the political spotlight. See also: Donald Trump says he's skipping Fox News' debate due to 'wise guy press release' Trump … [Link]
Mashable » Who knew 'balancing' a baby would inspire a Photoshop battle?
Don’t hold babies like this A suspicious picture posted Wednesday by redditor OprahStoleMyTV, shows a man unwisely holding a baby upright by one foot. Even if this is not a real picture, it will still give questionable parents everywhere bad ideas Does the baby really have this level of stable balance or is it the result of some Photoshop magic? Real … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Paul Rudd Battle Stephen Hawking In Quantum Chess
Video of Anyone Can Quantum To most of us, watching a chess game is about as fun as sitting through a lecture on quantum mechanics. So you might think a video about "quantum chess" would be pretty boring. Unless, perhaps, the players are famed physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking and…actor Paul Rudd? That's right, this short, called Anyone Can Quantum, … [Link]
Mashable » Garbage truck explodes 'like a missile' in New Jersey, blasts hole in nearby home
Authorities say no one was injured when a garbage truck fueled by natural gas exploded "like a missile" in New Jersey on Jan. 26, though the blast damaged four homes. Police say the truck's operators evacuated the vehicle when they saw smoke coming into the cab. Officials are trying to determine what caused the fire and explosion. [Additional reporting by The … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch SpaceX Test Its Parachutes For The Crew Dragon
Video of SpaceX Tests Crew Dragon Parachutes SpaceX is one of two companies vying to become the first to carry astronauts to the International Space Station in 2017 (…or maybe a little later). But the Dragon 2 (a.k.a. the "Crew Dragon") — the gumdrop-shaped capsule that will carry up to seven astronauts inside — will have to come back down … [Link]
Mashable » Brands find Yeezus after Kanye's unbelievable Twitter rant
Did somebody say "corny as fuck"? A few bold brands tried to tap into their inner Yeezus after Kanye West hammered out a lengthy Twitter rant on Wednesday in response to Wiz Khalifa's critique of his new album name. See also: Kanye West calls Wiz Khalifa 'corny as f*ck' in glorious Twitter rant The rapper's name quickly rose to the top … [Link]
Mashable » Officials seize 16,000 counterfeit hoverboards from Chicago warehouse
They’re calling it the largest hoverboard seizure ever in the United States. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Wednesday that they confiscated 16,000 so-called hoverboards from a suburban Chicago warehouse See also: U.S. product safety agency issues new hoverboard warning All told, the hoverboards, which Customs says contained unauthorized batteries, are worth an estimated $6 million. The counterfeits, likely … [Link]
Mashable » Kid has the most adorable reaction to getting a game puck
This video is whirlwind of emotions Not only do you get to watch two little hockey fans have their dreams come true as hockey players toss them pucks… …but just moments later, the kid on the left is startled by a player who taps on the glass with his stick, and his reaction quickly changes from spooked to "Hey, WTF?" … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: TreasuryView, Pimatic, WhereIsMyTransport, Orchextra, Stellar
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 » Cameron victory! Prime Minister's wife wins charity 'Bake Off'
LONDON — There were puns, pressure and plenty of puff pastry as the Bake Off returned for the first of its special charity episodes Four celebrities battled it out Wednesday evening in the The Great Sport Relief Bake Off, a charity version of The Great British Bake Off, with Samantha Cameron, businesswoman and wife of the prime minister, taking the star … [Link]
Popular Science » Origami-Like Shape Could Help With Interior Design, Future Surgeries
Mahadevan Lab/Harvard SEAS Miura-ori folds Shapes created by the Harvard Algorithm A simple origami fold could change not only how we pack away furniture, but also how we perform surgeries and use robotics, according to a new Nature Materials study. The Miura-ori fold, which creates a pattern of mountains and valleys on a flat sheet of paper can easily be … [Link]
Popular Science » This 3D Printed Flower Responds To Its Environment
Wyss Institute at Harvard University Researchers have created flower-shaped objects that change shape in response to their environment. This structure was modeled after an orchid. With the help of a special ink, researchers have created 3D printed flowers that change shape when they're immersed in water, mimicking a plant's ability to respond to its environment. They call the method 4D … [Link]
Slashdot » The Tragedy Of Apollo 1 And The Lessons That Brought Us To The Moon
An anonymous reader writes: On January 27, 1967, the Apollo 1 crew was performing a "plugs-out" test of the Command/Service Module, an essential simulation of how the three-person capsule would perform under in-space conditions under its own power. At 6:30 PM, a voltage spike occurred, leading to a disaster. In 26 seconds, everything changed. The Apollo 1 fire and the … [Link]
Mashable » Amber Rose aces her response to Kanye West diss; Internet freaks out accordingly
Muva has arrived Amber Rose hopped onto Twitter Wednesday to respond to Kanye West's screed against Wiz Khalifa, her ex-husband and father of her son Sebastian. West went on a spree insulting the rapper and invoking Rose, his own ex-girlfriend — calling her a "stripper" and saying Khalifa must be mad that "this girl got you for 18 years." "You wouldn't … [Link]
Mashable » IFC documentaries will be available on Hulu starting this fall
LOS ANGELES — IFC Films is making its way to Hulu beginning this fall. The Santa Monica-based streaming service announced Wednesday that it will be the exclusive streaming video on-demand home to documentary releases from IFC Films, including content from its Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight brands All films will be available on Hulu directly following their theatrical releases King Georges, … [Link]
Mashable » Grand implosion brings down 107-year-old bridge over Pennsylvania river
Workers have imploded the 107-year-old Hulton Bridge over the Allegheny River. A new, $66 million Hulton Bridge opened months ago. The new bridge has been temporarily closed so crews can make sure it wasn't damaged by the implosion of the old bridge. [Additional reporting by The AP] Read more…More about Implosion, Bridge, Mashable Video, Youtube, and Us World [Link]
Mashable » A trippy twist on the alphabet: 'ABC Dream' is full of hidden visual puns
The alphabet just got pretty far out. In her new picture book ABC Dream, artist Kim Krans puts a creative and occasionally surreal twist on learning your ABCs. Rather than straightforward illustrations, Krans created mesmerizing ink-and-water artwork highlighting each letter. 
"While drawing ABC Dream I thought about my dear friends who were becoming first time moms," says Krans. "They were (and … [Link]
Mashable » See Cam Newton's powerful comments on race, quarterbacking and critics
Cam Newton has delivered an NFL season for the ages, quarterbacking the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7. He's torched defenses with his arm and feet alike, and had a visible blast while doing so. He's a fire emoji in cleats right now. It's a thrill to watch him play football He's also a lightning rod for overblown … [Link]
Mashable » Crazy talented Twitch pianist has captivated thousands with his music
Bernie Katzman, aka pianoimproman, may not have broken the Internet, but he's destroying Twitch. See also: Lizard found in a kindergartner's salad becomes the new class pet A 71-year-old professional pianist, singer and composer, Katzman has swung open the doors of Internet recognition with his Twitch streams that feature him tickling the ivories with improvised, firecracker-powered song renditions that are racking … [Link]
Mashable » Got puddles? These UGG lookalikes are actually waterproof
UGG boot lovers are in danger of a mass conversion Fans of the brand's classic sheepskin boot seem to deem them appropriate for all occasions — walking the dog, heading to and from the gym, working at the office and even trudging through snowy terrain. See also: 6 tricks to stop sweating through your winter layers But the shoe's suede … [Link]
Mashable » George and Amal Clooney found themselves another rescue dog, and he's perfect
The Clooneys have gone to the dogs — and they're walking away with another rescue. World, meet Nate: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/~ fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Mr. and Mrs. Clooney, who are no strangers to finding the perfect canine rescue to take home, visited … [Link]
Mashable » Thanks to a bathroom in India, Nick Offerman is now the official face of masculinity
Nick Offerman is the official face of masculinity, according to a bathroom sign in Madurai, India. After noticing that the mustachioed actor's likeness was being used to signify the men's restroom, Ohioan Michelle Blimes posted a photo to Facebook. See also: You can stand under this scooter-riding dog's umbrella Read more… (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » American Ninja-Saurus Performs Jurassic Parkour (Part II) [Video]
Watch part I here. [Brentwood Photography] The post American Ninja-Saurus Performs Jurassic Parkour (Part II) [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6 Star Wars Characters Meet Their New Equivalents
If you live long enough, you see the same eyes in different people… [Dorkly] The post 6 Star Wars Characters Meet Their New Equivalents appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Beautiful Short Film: The Answers [Video]
Every question you’ve had about your life in 8 minutes or less. Warning: This will make you feel all the feels. Also: Language. [Storyforces] The post Beautiful Short Film: The Answers [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Everybody Loved Bill [Comic]
[Source: Pictures in Boxes | Like “Pictures in Boxes” on Facebook] The post Everybody Loved Bill [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Facebook outshines Twitter once again, easily
Mark Zuckerberg is kicking off his return from paternity leave on a positive note Facebook revenue surged to $5.8 billion in the all-important holiday quarter of 2015, shattering Wall Street estimates and far surpassing the $3.6 billion it generated a year earlier. That rise was fueled by the relentless growth of its users and advertising on smaller smartphone and tablet screens … [Link]
Mashable » 'Men with Cats' shuns stereotypes and celebrates feline friendship
Not every cat lover is a crazy cat lady cooped up in a cartoony ol' house. See also: The ultimate gift for your devoted cat-owning friend When David Williams started photographing men with their cats, he wasn't expecting the series to go viral. Now Men with Cats has its own book, and a tumblr where users can submit their own photos. … [Link]
Popular Science » You Can Blow Soap Bubbles And Instantly Freeze Them Into Ice Orbs
Chris Ratzlaff Frozen Bubble Canadian photographer Chris Ratzlaff blows soap bubbles and then photographs them as they freeze. In the wake of America’s recent snowpocalypse, it seems only fitting to remind you that some truly wondrous things can come out of bad weather. For photographer Chris Ratzlaff, it’s the opportunity to freeze soap bubbles. While it takes some practice, anyone … [Link]
Slashdot » Top Telcos Join Facebook Open Source Hardware Project
An anonymous reader sends word about the latest telcos to join Facebook's Open Compute Project. The Stack reports: "A new wave of communications companies has joined Facebook's non-profit Open Compute Project (OCP), including AT&T, Verizon, Deutsche Telekom and South Korea's SK Telecom, as the movement seeks to share innovative hardware designs and drive down costs in the telecom arena. An … [Link]
Mashable » Chrome's new tool can help developers make websites more secure
What exactly does that little green lock that occasionally appears on your browser's address bar mean? It means security, and Chrome is making it easier for developers to see how to make their websites more secure for users. According to a Chromium blog post, the open-source browser project that Google bases Chrome off of, a new security panel will be coming … [Link]
Mashable » You will never regret watching this man vogue in front of Olive Garden
It's so hard to really enjoy yourself on your birthday. While some people spend it blowing cash (and later, chunks) at a nearby bar, others prefer to do it up with a little more … style. Broadway star Juan Torres-Falcon recently decided to ring in his 29th birthday by performing 29 death drops (a voguing move) across New York City. … [Link]
Mashable » Pro-tip: Throwing a tomato at Donald Trump will get you arrested
WASHINGTON — An Iowa man was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly threw tomatoes at Donald Trump at a rally in Iowa City. Andrew Joseph Alemao, 28, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for the tomato-throwing incident, according to a local ABC News affiliate Protesters have become a regular fixture at Trump events, disrupting packed arenas and auditoriums with chants … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone involved in the making of 'Waves,' according to Kanye's tracklist update
Kanye West's Waves track list is officially the dopest yearbook ever. On Wednesday — right before launching into his epic anti-Wiz Khalifa tweetstorm — Kanye West released yet another picture letting us know what to expect from the greatest album of all time. It's unclear whether everyone who signed the paper that once simply held Waves' track listing — like Kylie … [Link]
Mashable » Austrian tourist is rescued from a well after failed selfie attempt
An Austrian tourist slipped and fell into a well while attempting to take a selfie in the Indian city of Junagadh, local police said. Police also said, on hearing her screams, local tourists rushed to help her and pulled her out using a rope which they made by tying their shirts together. [Additional reporting by the AP] Read more…More about India, … [Link]
Mashable » Guess which U.S. city watched the most porn during the blizzard
Some people bake cookies, read, watch a movie. I guess one could argue Washington, D.C., was watching movies…technically. During the record-breaking snowstorm that slammed the northeast U.S. this past weekend, it seems many folks passed the time practicing self-lovePornHub released data exposing Washington, D.C., as the region that logged on to watch the most porn during the blizzard See also: Washington, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How MYOB Has Implemented Their API Strategy
APIs are beginning to drive business, according to an article by Rohan Pearce from ComputerWorld. This may not be surprising to some, however, in the accounting world APIs are finding their way into more and more boardroom meetings. Why?
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Slashdot » Android Ransomware Threatens To Share Your Browsing History With Your Friends
An anonymous reader writes: The newly discovered Lockdroid ransomware is unique in two ways. First it uses perfectly overlaid popups to trick users into giving it admin privileges. This trick works on devices running Android versions prior to 5.0 (Lollipop), which means 67% of all Android smartphones. Secondly, after it encrypts files and asks for a ransom, it also steals … [Link]
Mashable » The skeleton of a once thriving factory
China, one of the biggest steel producers in the world, is having to cut back for the first time in 14 years. Qingquan Steel Plant in Tangshan became one of several so-called “zombie factories” when it closed its doors in 2014. China's government plans to slash steel production by up to 150 million tons, which could see the loss of as … [Link]
Mashable » Russian lawmaker blames 'American bacteriological warfare' for deadly swine flu outbreak
A Russian lawmaker has laid the blame for a deadly outbreak of the H1N1 flu strain spreading across Eastern Europe on the country's Cold War foe, the United States. Vadim Solovyov, a member of the Communist Party of Russia, told Russian News Service radio in Moscow that America is waging a "bacteriological war" against Russia, and it must be stopped See … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna trades edgy shoes for Uggs, sparking confusion and horror
Everyone, drop what you're doing — and prepare to be shocked. Earlier this week, Rihanna donned a pair of Ugg boots. Granted, she was at the airport, so some level of comfort is expected. But it's still surprising to see a singer known for her edgy style wearing a pair of dowdy shoes that were trendy 15-plus years ago. 
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Mashable » Google now lets YouTubers raise money for charity with every video
Giving back just got a whole lot easier — at least when it comes to YouTube. Google announced a new feature on Tuesday that lets YouTubers attach a streamlined "donation card" to their videos, raising money for a verified nonprofit of their choice through the content they create. See also: Diversity report card: YouTubers get the only 'A' grade of 2015 … [Link]
Mashable » The Oscars get even more frustratingly caucasian with #makeamoviewhiter
As notable members of the entertainment industry continue to comment on the whitewashed 88th Academy Awards, Comedy Central's @Midnight decided to take a slightly less serious approach, asking viewers to come up with ways to make the Oscars even whiter. With the hashtag #makeamoviewhiter, users were faced with the difficult task of making major movies even less colorful. See also: Latino, … [Link]
Popular Science » In Parts Of The United States, Rain Is Containing More Mercury
Yi Chen/Flickr CC by 2.0 Raindrops If you live in the central or western parts of the United States, you might want to fix that hole where the rain gets in. A new study published in Science of the Total Environment found that since 1997, mercury levels in rainfall has been increasing in some areas of the United States, particularly … [Link]
Mashable » Wife pranks husband into an awkward toothpaste dilemma
Brushing your teeth is such a routine task that you sometimes can take for granted how nice it is to have a fresh mouthful of pearly whites. That is until you run out of toothpaste. Well Redditor wibblywobblyw0o had a bit of a dilemma recently when his wife hid all of the normal toothpaste, leaving him with Mr. Bacon's bacon-flavored toothpaste … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Devil’s Hole pupfish might be reincarnated even if it died out
The famous pupfish from Devil's Hole in California may be just the latest in the long cycle of birth – and extinction – of unique fish species in this cave
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Slashdot » Newegg Sues Patent Troll After Troll Dropped Its Own Lawsuit
WheezyJoe writes: Not satisfied that a patent troll dropped its lawsuit against them, Newegg has sued the troll. So-called "patent holding company" Minero Digital sought to exact royalty payments on a wide range of USB hubs, suing, among others, Newegg's subsidiary Rosewill. But the "non-practicing entity" dropped its East Texas lawsuit against Rosewill within days of getting a call from … [Link]
Mashable » JetBlue's new cabins will keep passengers plugged in
JetBlue is bringing more connectivity to the cabins of its Airbus A320 aircraft. Power outlets and USB ports will be available at all seats, bringing an end to powering down while onboard to save battery. Flights will also feature complimentary Wi-Fi, which the airline calls Fly-Fi. SEE ALSO: Qantas plane flies with an extra engine on the wing The carrier … [Link]
Mashable » Viral 'duct tape challenge' nearly kills Washington teen
“If he would have hit on it differently, an inch over, he could have died,” Sarah Fish told KIRO News in Washington about her son. Skyler Fish, 14, required emergency surgery after falling and hitting his head and eye on a metal window frame then slamming into the concrete floor. The accident occurred on Jan. 16. He was trying to break … [Link]
Mashable » The FCC wants to disrupt the cable-box industry in a big way
The cable box — a staple of any household that pays for television since the late '80s — may finally be loosening its stranglehold on the way we consume TV. That is, if the Federal Communications Commission has anything to say about it. FCC Commissioner Tom Wheeler announced today the agency was putting forth a proposal to turbocharge competition and innovation … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West calls Wiz Khalifa 'corny as f*ck' in glorious Twitter spree
Kanye West would like Wiz Khalifa to know that he's "corny as f*ck." The rapper went on a Twitter spree Wednesday — which is still happening — slamming the "See You Again" rapper, who recently tweeted his distaste for West's new album title, Waves West didn't take too kindly to the insults, particularly one tweet in which Khalifa said people should … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl can't hold back the tears when told she will see Trump in person
Many people would cry upon hearing the news that they have to come face-to-face with Donald J. Trump But this little girl's tears aren't that of fear, an overwhelming hatred or even anger. These are happy tears. Full story: http://on.mash.to/1OZ5xhi Read more…More about Donald Trump, Youtube, Politics, Watercooler, and Videos
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Mashable » I just watched the Oregon militia preparing for the end of the world
I just spent the past hour of my life watching a man's live stream from the occupied Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon and I can report that the armed gunman who are still there say they are ready and willing to die for their cause. The weeks-long occupation of a federal building at the bird sanctuary entered a new, … [Link]
Popular Science » This Is The Highest Resolution Astronomical Image Ever Taken
Dr. Jose L. Gómez BL Lacertae Jet A jet of material coming out of the black hole at the center of the galaxy BL Lacertae. It might not look like much, but this neon blob is the highest-resolution astronomical image that we have. It shows a jet of material streaming out of a black hole located 900 million light years … [Link]
Slashdot » Interview: Ask CEO Anant Agarwal About edX and the Future of Online Education
Anant Agarwal is a professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT and the CEO of edX. A massive open online course platform founded by MIT and Harvard, edX offers numerous courses on a wide variety of subjects. As of 2014 edX had more than 4 million students taking more than 500 courses online. The organization has developed open-source … [Link]
Mashable » DeLoreans are getting another chance at life — after 35 years
The DeLorean, a car immortalized by the Back to the Future film franchise, was relegated to the pages of history some 35 years ago when the original production came to a halt Now, however, it's getting a second — albeit brief — chance at life. See also: Jaguar has a new wildcat: The 200-mph F-TYPE SVR The DeLorean Motor Company of … [Link]
Mashable » YouTuber turns drinks into giant gelatinous candies, and it's glorious
You can now have your sports drinks and eat them, too. YouTube user Fluffy Berry Puff has the Internet in a tizzy over giant gummy candies that look like popular beverages. See also: Lizard found in a kindergartner's salad becomes the new class pet The gelatin goddess has created gooey candies from all sorts of drinks From Starbucks teas… via … [Link]
Mashable » Slain militiaman known as 'tarp man' said he'd rather die than be jailed
At the start of 2014, Robert "LaVoy" Finicum was an anonymous rancher and father of 11 who spent time grazing his cows on 17,000 acres of Arizona land But when he died on Tuesday, he had become the de facto spokesperson for an armed militia group in Burns, Oregon The militia made headlines nationwide in early January when its members took … [Link]
Mashable » You can stand under this scooter-riding dog's umbrella
A dog and his owner were caught on camera as they made their way through town on a scooter. While a dog balancing on the back of a scooter is a feat in itself, the best part is that the helpful pooch holds his owner's umbrella in his mouth as they enjoy the ride. Wiz Khalifa gives a very Wiz … [Link]
Mashable » New York bans hoverboards on trains and buses over fire safety concerns
Add the New York City public transportation system to the growing list of facilities that have instituted a ban on hoverboards. New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced on Wednesday that it is banning the possession of hoverboards on trains and buses See also: You can't ride hoverboards in New York anymore. (You never could.) The important thing to note here … [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl 50: Why the NFL ditched Roman numerals for one game
You’ve probably noticed something odd about Super Bowl 50: the fact that's it's Super Bowl 50. Roman numerals attached to Super Bowls are as central to NFL lore as fourth quarter comebacks. By that logic, why isn't this Super Bowl L? Turns out the NFL didn't just decide to use the Arabic numeral 50 to set this milestone game apart. The … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Does Your Nose Run When You’re Sick?
Mojpe via PIxabay Runny nose Blowing your nose too hard can damage the delicate structures in the nasal lining. At this time of year, it can feel like everyone around you has a head cold. Decongestant medicine, tissues, and runny noses close in on all sides. But why does your nose run in the first place? The answer lies in … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro's integration with Periscope is a live-streaming dream come true
Periscope will now let you live stream from certain GoPro cameras, that is, if you’re an iOS user. Sorry Android owners. Your moment will come someday Full story: http://on.mash.to/1PSY9Uk Get more details: http://on.mash.to/1nyoUHt Read more…More about Tech, Mashable Video, Gopro, Gadgets, and Apple. Ios
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ant-Man Challenges Stephen Hawking to a Game of Quantum Chess [Video]
Yep, you read that headline right. This one is a must-watch, nerds. Caltech’s Institute for Quantum Information and Matter in association with Trouper Productions bring you a chess match for the ages: Paul Rudd vs Stephen Hawking in a game of Quantum Chess, narrated by Keanu Reeves. The game is real and the stakes are high as the future of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » That’s No Moon, It’s a Death Star BBQ Grill!
This is the BBQ Grill you’ve been looking for! That’s no moon… It’s the sun! And if it’s hovering over the house it means barbecue season is upon us. But don’t settle for your run-of-the-mill sputniks, dazzle your guests and terrorise the outer rim planets with the Death Star BBQ. This officially licensed outdoor grill is made from stainless steel … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Star Wars R2-D2 Bowls
Thinkgeek has just released these fantastic bowls that look like everybody’s favorite astromech droid, R2-D2. Just the perfect thing to go along with my Artoo mug! Each holds around 18 fl. oz., perfect for that sundae made with ice cream fresh-churned from blue milk. And since they’re melamine, they won’t break, even if your kitchen suddenly loses gravity. However, you … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » In Pursuit [Comic]
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Mashable » Martin Freeman, Adam Brody to star in show about unlikely tech entrepreneurs
LOS ANGELES — Rejoice, O.C. fans! Adam Brody is returning to the small screen near you. The actor will star in Crackle's new show Start Up, alongside Martin Freeman (Fargo), Edi Gathegi (The Blacklist) and Otmara Marrero (Graceland). Set in Miami, the drama "explores what happens when a brilliant, yet controversial tech idea gets incubated on the wrong side of the … [Link]
Mashable » 9 places on Earth that are suspiciously flat
Editor’s note: Mashable unequivocally believes that the Earth is round. Atlanta rapper B.o.B. found himself in the orbit of controversy this week after letting the Internet know he believes the Earth is flat. Neil deGrasse Tyson was quick to correct him on a diss track. In the spirit of scientific debate, here are some beautiful places around the world where B.o.B. … [Link]
Mashable » Jaden Smith rocks a skirt in gender fluid 'Vogue' photo shoot
Masculinity has never looked so damn pretty Hip teen Jaden Smith is once again challenging gender norms in a new photo shoot for Vogue Korea. In the image, taken by Peter Ash Lee and posted to Smith's Instagram Tuesday, he poses topless, donning a chic skirt, accented by blue painted fingernails and a red flower tucked behind his ear See also: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Overactive brain pruning in teens could cause schizophrenia
The gene most strongly associated with schizophrenia seems to ramp up pruning, the loss of brain-cell connections that normally happens during adolescence
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New Scientist – News » Wearable sweat sensor shows how hydrated you are during workouts
Fitness fans will soon have a gadget that tells them when to take a drink and when their muscles have had enough – but it could also have medical uses
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New Scientist – News » AI landmark as Googlebot beats top human at ancient game of Go
Google's AI subsidiary DeepMind has a program that has just beaten a human Go expert. Now it could tackle complex real-world problems like climate modelling
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Mashable » 15 reasons why you need to start following tennis ace Johanna Konta
LONDON — After triumphing over Zhang Shuai in the quarter finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday morning, Johanna Konta became the first British woman to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam in over three decades. See also: Andy Murray's dog is a Twitter superstar Konta may not be super familiar to you yet — she became a British citizen … [Link]
Slashdot » Collecting Private Flight Data On the World Economic Forum Attendees With RTL-SDR
An anonymous reader writes: Every year politicians and business men meet at the World Economic Forum in the small mountain town of Davos, Switzerland to discuss various topics and create business deals. This year Quartz, an online newspaper/magazine sent a journalist to the forum tasked with writing a unconventional story about the forum: he was asked to monitor the private … [Link]
Mashable » Sundance sensation 'The Birth of a Nation' is one of 2016's must-see movies
For film historians, the audacity of Nate Parker's Nat Turner biopic begins with the title: The Birth of a Nation. It shares its name with D.W. Griffith's century-old ode to the creation of the Ku Klux Klan — which, like Leni Riefenstahl's Nazi propaganda, is too innovative for its time to completely ignore, at least from an academic point of view. … [Link]
Mashable » 99-year-old woman wakes up with rainforest animal on her chest
Waking up to a warm kitten napping on your chest: cute. Waking up to a warm rainforest animal napping on your chest: terrifying. That terrifying scenario is what happened to a 99-year-old Miami woman, who awoke on Tuesday to the sight of a kinkajou resting on top of her, CBS Miami reports. See also: 20 of 2015's best (and cutest) animal … [Link]
Mashable » Europe's passport-free travel zone is in danger
For years, travel across dozens of European countries has been easy, unhindered by border checks across several countries. Today there are 26 countries in the Schengen Zone — but the days of free travel could be numbered. The European Union is considering re-introducing border checks, suspending open borders for up to two years. SEE ALSO: Paris attacks may end Europe's … [Link]
Mashable » Albino rat who performed on Broadway dies in a fall days after getting her big break
For rats, life is full of dangers, large and small. There is the ubiquitous fear of being stepped on. Constant worries of an oncoming train or bus or street sweeper. Heck, even slush puddles — the scourge of Manhattan post-Blizzard of 2016, can kill a rat these days, no matter how smart the rodent may be. Life is even more perilous … [Link]
Popular Science » Arctic Report: Inside An Icebreaker Ship
Breanna Draxler On the Heli Pad We launched conversations rather than a helicopter this time around. As I board the Norwegian Coast Guard's icebreaking ship the KV Svalbard, officers greet me with salutes. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to salute back, or if that would be impolite, so I just say hello (or the Norwegian "hei hei," to be … [Link]
Mashable » A computer beat a champion of the strategy game Go for the first time
A computer just beat a champion of the complex strategy game Go, a feat that may have enormous implications for artificial intelligence (AI) research. Go isn't a particularly popular or well-known game in the west, but it is popular worldwide, where it is played by about 40 million. There are Go tournaments that are held, at which regional and world champs … [Link]
Popular Science » An Ancient Board Game Sparks New Rivalry Between Google and Facebook
Nature A typical play in the board game of Go. When IBM's Deep Blue computer beat chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, the world noticed. Machine had bested man, in a game of man's own design. The rules for what machines could do had changed. But now, moments like that (which Popular Science dubbed the "checkmate heard 'round the world" in 1997), … [Link]
Popular Science » Sweat Sensors Track Athletes' Health
Berkeley News, YouTube Sweat sensing device Installed in a sweatband You might not know it, but your sweat is pretty valuable. The varying chemical concentrations in sweat reveal your blood sugar level, whether you’re dehydrated, or if your blood is not pumping fast enough to a particular tissue. Now a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia
Zhexing Wen, Johns Hopkins Medicine via University of California Santa Barbara Neurons derived from stem cells Schizophrenia can present itself with any number of symptoms, from disorganized thinking or motor behavior, to hallucinations or delusions. Together these manifestations often leave a patient unable to function normally and with very few effective treatment options. And though researchers had not been able … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Autopsies suggest surgical grafts passed on Alzheimer’s disease
There is growing evidence that Alzheimer's disease was spread via surgical grafts as well as growth hormone donations several decades ago
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Popular Science » Lawmakers Still Battling Over Russian Rocket Engines
NASA The Atlas V rocket uses Russian-made RD-180 engines Folks in Washington are all fired up about rockets. Specifically, rocket engines built in Russia and then bought and used to launch Defense Department payloads into space. After Russia invaded Crimea, Congress banned the use of the Russian RD-180 rocket engine in military launches. That didn't sit well with United Launch … [Link]
Popular Science » The Cat May Have Been Domesticated Two Separate Times
Kuribo via Wikimedia Commons Leopard cat Prionailurus bengalensis New research shows that cats were likely domesticated a second time and from a different species—the leopard cat. There are more than 500 million domestic cats (Felis catus) worldwide. Their grip on the globe is tangible, too. For anyone who has spent any amount of time wasting away on the internet, they’ll … [Link]
Mashable » The death of Flash could come quicker than we thought
While many onlookers have been pretty sure the death of Adobe's Flash Player is all but inevitable, a new report suggests that day could come a little sooner than expected Flash, once ubiquitous in browsers, is on "life support" and will all but disappear in the next two years, predicts a new report from encoding.com. The prediction follows the report's findings … [Link]
Mashable » Parents defy headteacher's dress code by doing school run in pyjamas
LONDON — Parents who received a letter from their children's headteacher asking them not to wear pyjamas on the school run, and to "wash and get dressed," have thrown caution to the wind and shown up in their nightwear. See also: Scan These Smart Pajamas to Read Your Kids a Bedtime Story Parents of pupils at Skerne Park Academy in Darlington, … [Link]
Mashable » Predicting the future of financial technology
The ways we make purchases and conduct our financial business are changing every day and will continue to change perpetually as technology evolves. To better understand some of the top fintech trends ahead, we sat down with Il Sun Yoo, director of data engineering at Capital One — a company long known for its data-driven pioneering moves in financial services. "At … [Link]
Popular Science » Beyoncé, Queen Of The Drones
Beyoncé Contour, part of Beyoncé Legion Beyoncé With Drone When Queen Bey decrees, drones follow. The iconic, world-conquering popstar was filming her latest music video in Los Angeles earlier this week. In pictures from the scene posted by fan-site Beyoncé Legion, it appears the former Destiny’s Child was communing with a DJI Inspire professional quadcopter. The DJI Inspire Pro model … [Link]
Slashdot » Consciousness May Be the Product of Carefully Balanced Chaos
sciencehabit writes: The question of whether the human consciousness is subjective or objective is largely philosophical. But the line between consciousness and unconsciousness is a bit easier to measure. In a new study (abstract) of how anesthetic drugs affect the brain, researchers suggest that our experience of reality is the product of a delicate balance of connectivity between neurons—too much … [Link]
Mashable » The circus puts on a special performance for Pope Francis in Vatican City
A group of Italian circus performers from various circuses put on a show for Pope Francis on Jan. 27. This followed his usual weekly meeting in St. Peter’s Square. Read more…More about Video, Us World, History, Standalone Video Template, and Pope Franics [Link]
Mashable » Compassionate handyman fixed a military wife's furnace free of charge
Bridget Stevens didn't know who to turn to after her furnace broke down in the dead of winter. She returned home to find her Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, house had become unsettlingly cold after the heating malfunctioned. Stevens' husband was away on deployment with the National Guard and the mother-of-two was left to call for a professional. See also: Superhero IV bags bring … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn Malik won't be appearing on your TV screen soon after all
LONDON — Bad news for Zayn and One Direction fans: Zayn Malik will not be appearing on The Graham Norton show this Friday. The newly solo singer was forced to cancel his first solo TV interview, apparently because of his busy schedule. A spokeperson for the 23 year-old told Digital Spy that "due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts with recording commitments, Zayn’s … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone 7 Plus rumored to have two rear-facing cameras
The iPhone is already known for having one of the best smartphone cameras on the market, but imagine the power of having not one but two rear-facing cameras to capture the shot you want. While we're about eight months away from the probable launch of the iPhone 7, the rumor mill is currently cooking up a doozy: the larger model of … [Link]
Mashable » Cutest dog you've ever seen is also a gymnast
Ginger Doodle the red toy poodle is one of the cutest pups on Instagram. She's also touted by celebrities like Rachael Ray and Megan Amram But the best thing about Ginger? She can do a handstand. See also: Squirrel drinking a McDonald's shake is lovin' it This tiny fluff is officially better looking and a more talented gymnast than you are. … [Link]
Mashable » BNSF Railway and FAA are testing drones for bridge and air quality inspections
Drones aren't just good for taking arial pictures of your neighborhood or accidentally crashing into trees. They can be used to inspect rural railroad bridges as well as monitor air quality, too. Edward R. Hamberger, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, said Wednesday morning during a State of the Industry call that BNSF Railway, the country's second largest … [Link]
Mashable » Budweiser welcomes a baby Clydesdale horse named Mac
The newest member of the Budweiser family isn't a new watered-down brew filled with some sort of citrus flavoring. It's far more adorable than that. Warm Springs Ranch, the beer company's own 300-acre Clydesdale breeding farm in Boonseville, Missouri welcomed the newest member of it's majestic family on Tuesday, a healthy clydesdale named Mac. See also: These horses love making snow … [Link]
Mashable » Amtrak to consider bringing back service to the Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS — Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission are conducting a tour along the Gulf Coast to consider the feasibility of bringing passenger rail back to the area, more than a decade after Hurricane Katrina damaged the tracks. SEE ALSO: Apple Maps adds northeastern Amtrak routes, transit directions in Boston The Southern Rail Commission announced recently that the so-called … [Link]
Mashable » That's no moon, it's the Death Star grill that will complete your summer BBQ
Join the Dark Side — we have burgers and hot dogs. Online retailer The Fowndry is a purveyor of many quirky and nerdy goods for your home, including a classic, dome-shaped barbecue that looks like the Death Star from Star Wars. Because even Darth Vader loved a good summer get-together on the weekend. See also: Forget the force, check out the … [Link]
Mashable » Mom shuts down a sales associate for body-shaming her daughter
High school dances are awkward. And deciding what to wear to them can be even worse So imagine yourself as a 13-year-old girl, standing in front of a mirror and trying on dress after dress unsure of what to wear. Your mom recommends something that isn't usually your style, but you decide to humor her anyway. Just as you're slip it on and … [Link]
Mashable » 'I am ashamed': Miami doctor in viral Uber attack video apologizes
A Miami doctor seen attacking an Uber driver in a widely-viewed video said she was "ashamed" by her actions during an interview on ABC's Good Morning America on Wednesday. "I see a person that is not me. I’m ashamed," Anjali Ramkissoon said of the video, which shows her drunkenly berating the driver with profanities and trying to knee him in the … [Link]
Mashable » Media pulls out of occupied wildlife refuge after ominous FBI warning
Members of the media are fleeing the occupied Malheur National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday after the FBI told them it was not safe to stay there, suggesting that a raid on the compound was imminent. Lauren Martinez, a reporter at Oregon's KTVZ News Channel 21, tweeted a video showing her driving away from the area. "Leaving refuge. @FBI warns media no … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Shining' is even scarier when it's reimagined as 'The Chickening'
It's tough to make an iconic horror film like The Shining any more likely to give viewers nightmares. But as the short film The Chickening proves, even Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece could have been much, much weirder. The Chickening reimagines the plot of the original film, turning Jack Torrance into the night manager for "Charbay's Chicken World," a fast food theme … [Link]
Slashdot » High-Speed Firms Now Oversee Almost All Stocks At NYSE Floor
An anonymous reader writes: Barclays, one of the biggest banking and financial services firms in the world, has sold its business on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to Global Trading Systems. This is significant because it marks a transition between human-based trading and high-speed trading. Now, humans on the NYSE floor have more of a supervisory role, … [Link]
Mashable » Robots, not humans, will serve you at SoftBank's new store in Japan
You may worry about a future in which robots will take your job, but in Japan, that future is already happening — and it's being led by SoftBank's Pepper robot On Wednesday, the Japan-based telecom giant announced plans to launch a public-facing cellphone store staffed primarily by Pepper robots, with just a few lowly humans allowed to hang around as robot … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook's New Reactions Are Coming To The U.S. 'In The Next Few Weeks'
Facebook Screenshot of Facebook's Reactions feature After years of Facebook users clamoring for a "dislike" button, the world's largest social network is finally heeding the call —sort of. Last year in October, Facebook's chief product officer Chris Cox announced the social network was finally bringing users a "dislike" button — except, not strictly a dislike button. Instead, Cox announced the … [Link]
Mashable » Conan O'Brien pays beautiful, comical tribute to Abe Vigoda
Abe Vigoda died on Jan. 26. The 94-year-old actor's career spanned over six decades of television and film work — but one of his most memorable gigs was his recurring appearances on Late Night With Conan O'Brien. O'Brien hosted Late Night from 1994 to 2009, where Vigoda frequently appeared in sketches and parodies, or as versions of himself (including a human … [Link]
Mashable » Beach bum dog puts Air Bud on blast
In a most impressive feat of sport, Scotch the dog manages to rock a game of 'altinha' with his human friends To those of us who don't speak Portuguese, the game is also known as 'Keep The Ball In The Air,' or 'keepie uppie.' The Brazilian pooch is undoubtedly about to be the country's newest soccer star. Sneezing baby horse … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Record-breaking double star may be cannibalising itself
A binary star with the longest and most infrequent eclipses ever may bust the records because one star is stealing material from the other
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Popular Science » An Amazon Echo Super Bowl Ad Is Coming
Video of Amazon Echo: Alec Baldwin and Dan Marino Brainstorm Commercial (#BaldwinBowl) Amazon Echo is ready to join you for your Super Bowl 50 party. In case you're not familiar, Amazon's dedicated virtual assistant device is essentially a small cylindrical speaker/audio listener that allows you to ask queries, play music and get a heads-up view of your calendar or news. … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron faces outrage for comment about 'migrants' — again
LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron is again facing outrage for a comment made about refugees — this time over referring to people in camps in France as "a bunch of migrants" during Prime Minister's Questions. See also: Prototype coat for refugees doubles up as a tent or sleeping bag Cameron made the comment Wednesday during the weekly question and answer … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber car dances his heart out to his own song
When Justin Bieber is in your car, be sure to pump up the Justin Bieber He jams out to "Been You" over the course of six Instagram videos. Is he trying to tell us something here? Biebs could be hinting that the song will be the next single off Purpose. Or maybe he's just enjoying his work and recreating his Carpool … [Link]
Mashable » Hannibal Buress is Spotify's latest music guru
Actor, standup, Bill Cosby instigator…playlist curator? Comedian and Broad City star Hannibal Buress is joining Spotify's "In Residence" series, in which various artists and experts like Big Narstie and Brooklyn Vegan host uncensored shows that highlight some of their favorite songs. The shows come in the form of a playlist, with segments from the curators explaining why they chose the songs … [Link]
Mashable » Sneezing baby horse is not equipped to handle this situation
This was either the first sneeze, or the most powerful sneeze this foal has ever experienced. It caused the little guy to tumble to the ground in a tizzy. Being the responsible adult in the situation, the mama or papa horse immediately checks in to make sure everything is alright. While the humans behind the camera laugh at the poor … [Link]
Mashable » China hits an Internet milestone with more than half of its population now online
China now has 688 million Internet users, a record figure. The new data for 2015 from the state’s China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) shows that’s not the only major milestone. For the first time ever, China has more than half of its population online — 50.3% of them. Mobile web access accounted for a record high proportion of total netizens. … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How To Work On Source Code Without Having the Source Code?
occamboy writes: Perhaps the ultimate conundrum! I've taken over a software project in an extremely specialized area that needs remediation in months, so it'll be tough to build an internal team quickly enough. The good news is that there are outside software engineering groups that have exactly the right experience and good reputations. The bad news is that my management … [Link]
Mashable » Mike Huckabee parodies Adele to say 'Hello' to Iowa
In a last-ditch effort to gain attention before what will likely be a crushing defeat in Iowa Republican presidential candidate and apparent Adele enthusiast Mike Huckabee has released a parody video of the singer's "Hello." Even though he won the Iowa caucuses in 2008 (likely thanks to this Chuck Norris-approved video), Huckabee's "Hello" video makes us want to say "Goodbye." … [Link]
Mashable » How New Yorkers coped with a smothering heat wave in 1911
People nap in Battery Park.Image: Bain News Service/Library of CongressBeginning on July 4, 1911, the northeastern United States was smothered by an 11-day heat waveTemperatures reached well past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Boston and New YorkIn New York, people sought respite from the heat in the shade of parks, in fountains and at the beach. Electric fans were widely sold out.When … [Link]
Mashable » Paul Rudd and Stephen Hawking play a game of Quantum Chess, announced by Keanu Reeves
If you've ever wondered who would win in a chess match between the actor Paul Rudd and noted genius/ theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, this video has the answer In it, Rudd and Hawking play a game of "Quantum Chess" — a version of chess that "follows the rules of probability and uncertainty and treats each piece as a quantum particle." … [Link]
Mashable » This Men at Work video without music gives a new meaning to life 'Down Under'
Men at Work, your favorite Australian man-band in the '80s, had some pretty dynamic music videos. However, without the iconic rock music, the music video for classic song "Down Under" looks pretty wacky when dubbed with a more natural sound. Not that drinking beer and frolicking in the sand doesn't still look like a fun time. Subscribe to Mashable Watercooler for … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Harry Potter' coloring book will delight Muggles of all ages
Merlin’s beard, there's a new Harry Potter coloring book. The Harry Potter Magical Creatures coloring book — in theme with the next installment in the Harry Potter universe, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them — debuted Tuesday. You can get yours here. Mashable got a look at a few images. 
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Image: Scholastic Inc.The first … [Link]
Mashable » JIC iPhone case will record your phone calls without an app
An easy way to record calls is finally coming to iPhone and it’s not an app, it’s a case. Just In Case, currently on Indiegogo, is an iPhone case that records your phone conversations and stores them on a microSD card — no app or other physical device required. Just hit the record button on the back and the microphone located … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Save BIG on These Board Games for Geeks!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, save big on these 5 great board games for geeks! –Pandemic Board Game – $39.99 $25.99 
Four diseases have broken out in the world and it is up to a team of specialists in various fields to find cures for these diseases before mankind is wiped out. Players must work together playing … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Vin Diesel is One of Us; Plays with Street Shark toys in 1994 [Video]
Vin Dielsel promoting some Street Shark toys at the Lost Toy Fair in 1994. ROCKY BALBOA ACTION! This is amazing, how can you not love that guy? 🙂 [tvdays] The post Vin Diesel is One of Us; Plays with Street Shark toys in 1994 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Gets the “Honest Trailer” Treatment [Video]
In Marvel’s longest running Avengers promo campaign, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are doing…. whatever it takes to sell more marvel movies! [Screen Junkies] The post Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Gets the “Honest Trailer” Treatment [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Meet the first family to give birth in the back of a Lyft
We expect a lot from our car service drivers, but assisting while you're in labor probably deserves a good rating Jilson Daniels, a Lyft driver in Lousiville, Kentucky, got a request to drive a couple to the hospital last Friday. Zachary, one of the passengers, called the driver soon after to ask how long it would take Daniels to get to … [Link]
Mashable » Italy minister calls Rome statue cover-up 'incomprehensible'
ROME — Italy's culture minister has criticized as "incomprehensible" the decision to cover up naked statues at a Rome museum where Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was visiting, adding a new twist to the controversy that has dominated Rouhani's deal-making visit to Italy. See also: Rome covers naked statues for Iranian president's visit Culture Minister Dario Franceschini told reporters Wednesday that neither … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A black hole's edge will burn you up if you try to escape
The edge of a black hole, beyond which not even light can escape, can be smooth an uneventful or a burning wall of fire, depending on your perspective
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Slashdot » Israel's Electric Grid Targeted By Malware, Energy Minister Says
itwbennett writes: While many are still debating how much risk there is of a catastrophic cyber attack on power grid and other critical infrastructure, Israel's Minister of Infrastructure, Energy and Water, Yuval Steinitz has good reason for warning 'of the sensitivity of infrastructure to cyber-attacks, and the importance of preparing ourselves in order to defend ourselves against such attacks.' On … [Link]
Mashable » Gabrielle Union has the perfect response to Stacey Dash's anti-BET comments
The #OscarsSoWhite controversy has been nothing if not helpful when it comes to dividing celebrities into the categories of culturally sensitive and…well, clueless. Actress Stacey Dash has been under fire since she appeared on Fox and Friends Jan. 20, where she said that both Black History Month and BET should be eliminated in order to achieve true racial integration. See … [Link]
Mashable » Wiz Khalifa doesn't like Kanye West's new album title one bit
Kanye West's latest move is causing a big ripple effect On Tuesday, the rapper changed his forthcoming album title from Swish to Waves, much to the confusion/delight of fans everywhere See also: Kanye West does as he pleases, renames 'greatest album ever' yet again However, one person in particular really wasn't feeling this new album change Rapper Wiz Khalifa quickly began … [Link]
Slashdot » CERN Engineers Have To Identify and Disconnect 9,000 Obsolete Cables
An anonymous reader writes: CERN, home to the Large Hadron Collider, has grand plans to update the world's largest particle accelerator complex in the next few years. But engineers have identified a barrier to the upgrade: there's no space for new cables in the injectors that accelerate particles before they enter the LHC. In the past, when parts of the … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Oher from 'The Blind Side' is Super Bowl-bound again
Michael Oher's story is enough to melt the heart of even the most NFL-averse among us — there's a best-selling book and a hit movie to prove it But he's not just a feel-good tale. Oher — the left tackle from the hardscrabble background who is the subject of The Blind Side — is doing quite well on the field, too. … [Link]
Mashable » Thief drunkenly steals porcelain dog from pub, sends best apology ever
LONDON — This story may start with the tragic, drunken theft of a beloved porcelain dog, but you'll be pleased to hear it has a happy ending. See also: British man attempts to avoid parking ticket by leaving the cheekiest note ever It all started last November, when Belfast's Sweet Afton Bar & Kitchen took to Facebook to report the disappearance … [Link]
Popular Science » Let’s Talk About Love In The App Age [Video]
Marius Bugge The Conversation on Love Christian Rudder, (left) co-founder of OkCupid and author of Dataclysm talks about the future of love with Eric Klinenberg, (right) sociologist at New York University and co-author of Modern Romance with Aziz Ansari. Love Apptually People today are busy. As a result, they’re staying single longer, and they’re more and more connected to their … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's first-ever Super Bowl ad is coming
Alec Baldwin and Dan Marino are sitting in a lush mahogany-lined room in front of an open fire. They're planning an epic Super Bowl party to end all Super Bowl parties. Alec Baldwin is barking out orders and Dan Marino is straining for good ideas. Think big — no, think bigger. On the table is an elegant little column — the … [Link]
Slashdot » Search Suggestions Causing Apple's Safari Browser To Crash on Many Devices
An anonymous reader writes: According to the Verge (and my wife) Apple Safari browsers are crashing left, right, and center due to Safari's search suggestions feature. "Simply disabling this feature will stop Safari crashing, or using the private mode option in the browser as a temporary workaround. Not everyone is affected, and this could be because some have the search … [Link]
Mashable » Barack Obama on the Supreme Court? Hillary Clinton thinks it's a 'great idea'
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton was tickled Tuesday when an audience member asked whether she'd ever consider nominating President Barack Obama to the Supreme Court. “Wow, what a great idea!" Clinton said during a town hall in Decorah, Iowa. "Nobody has ever suggested that to me. Wow. I love that." See also: Des Moines Register endorses Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio ahead of … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why your ex always shows up in your Facebook feed
Why are your past significant others always popping up on your newsfeed? It's because of this guy. He makes Facebook stalking your ex a lot easierRead more about this odd job: http://on.mash.to/1KF74Hx Read more…More about Facebook, Humor, Mashable Video, Youtube, and Watercooler
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Mashable » Hey America, you may be sleepwalking into a Donald Trump presidency
Can you picture it yet? Not just a vague haze of orange hair in the Oval Office, but what Donald Trump would actually do with the White House between 2017 and 2021, maybe even until 2025? If it's too large a prospect to take in all at once, try taking it in small doses. Imagine the man who has suggested killing … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna finally blesses us with next 'Anti' single, 'Work,' featuring Drake
Bad Girl RiRi giveth, and Bad Girl RiRi taketh away. Fans who have been breathlessly awaiting the singer's higher-than-highly anticipated eighth studio album — the long-delayed Anti — woke up to good news Wednesday: Rihanna debuted the album's latest single, "Work," featuring her frequent collaborator (and ex-boyfriend) Drake See also: It's disrespectful to listen to the new Rihanna album without wearing … [Link]
Mashable » Debate rages after Indian women barred from storming temple's male-only shrine on Republic Day
On India's Republic Day, hundreds of women activists attempted to enter the Shani Shingnapur Temple situated in the western Indian state of Maharashtra to challenge its 400-year-old tradition of allowing only men to enter its main shrine. Amidst political pressure, the women were stopped and detained by the local police. See also: Facebook campaign protests demand for scanner to detect menstruating … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Fake meteors could probe mysterious layers of upper atmosphere
Shooting pellets from orbit 1000 kilometres above Earth could help us determine the density of the upper atmosphre as well as calculate the risk to satellites of meteor strikes
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Mashable » Chanel built a giant doll's house that's big enough to live in
Chanel granted all your childhood wishes at their haute couture show in Paris on Tuesday with an elaborate, giant wooden doll's house complete with a garden path and manicured lawn And, instead of miniature dolls, the house was replete with supermodels, including Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Edie Campbell. 
Kendall Jenner (pictured left) poses in the doll's houseImage: EPA/IAN … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 27 January 2016
Improv — a javascript library for generative text. The Food Computer (MIT) — open source controlled-environment agriculture technology platform that uses robotic systems to control and monitor climate, energy, and plant growth inside of a specialized growing chamber. Climate variables … [Link]
Slashdot » Why the Calorie Is Broken
An anonymous reader writes: Nutrition is a subject for which everybody should understand the basics. Unfortunately, this is hard. Not only is there a ton of conflicting research about how to properly fuel your body, there's a multi-billion-dollar industry with financial incentive to muddy the waters. Further, one of the most basic concepts for how we evaluate food — the … [Link]
Mashable » Service will complain to airlines for you
Taking to Twitter when something goes wrong with an airline can be effective — but it can also be maddening and time-consuming. Service is a newly-launched app that wants to make customer service interactions with airlines (as well as other types of businesses) quick and painless. See also: 8 apps to take the hassle out of travel in 2016 Customer service … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the guy who makes sure your ex always shows up in your Facebook feed
If you've ever wondered why your ex's photos and statuses seem to fill your Facebook Timeline, we have an answer for you. It's because of this guy. In the latest installment of our "People Behind the Internet" series for Mashable Humor, we dive into the life of Luke, the guy at Facebook who makes sure you're always being reminded of … [Link]
Mashable » 8 ways you can empower girls to learn coding
The lack of women and girls in computer science is a well-documented problem. Now it's time for the average person to finally do something about it. In the 1980s, even when companies primarily marketed personal computers to boys, there was more gender parity in the professional field. About 37% of computer science undergraduate degrees were awarded to women in 1984; that … [Link]
Mashable » How apps like Peach go viral
Something weird happened on Jan. 8. Late in the afternoon that Friday, I pulled up Twitter to find nearly my entire feed tweeting about Peaches. Or, at least, that's what I initially thought. The buzz wasn't about the summertime fruit, but rather a new app called Peach See also: These are the 15 best social media apps ever made for iPhone … [Link]
Mashable » Adele's face fits perfectly on so many classic albums
LONDON — Adele's face has been a fixture of all her album covers, and there's something about the visages on albums number two and three, 21 and 25, that apparently makes them a perfect fit on other artists' artworks. Filling the frames, they just cry out for Photoshopping onto other classic LPs — if you have the kind of mind, time … [Link]
Mashable » Bikram yoga founder forced to pay $7.4 million for sexual harassment
A man who made an empire out of his high-heat brand of yoga has been ordered to pay well over $7 million to a former legal adviser who said he sexually harassed her. A Los Angeles jury ordered Bikram yoga founder Bikram Choudhury to pay $6.5 million in punitive damages Tuesday on top of $924,000 in compensatory he was ordered to … [Link]
Mashable » Joseph Fiennes may be playing Michael Jackson and people are flipping out
LONDON — Reports that Joseph Fiennes is set to play Michael Jackson in an upcoming drama have been flying about social media recently, and Twitter really doesn't know what to make of it. See also: Relive Michael Jackson's greatest hits in one smooth medley Fiennes will star as Jackson in a one-off drama about an unusual road trip the singer is … [Link]
Slashdot » Flat-Earth Argument Results in Rap Battle
New submitter mjjochen writes: A little something to make you smile (or cry). NPR reports on astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson calling out rapper B.o.B. in a Twitter (& rap) argument over the status of the earth (are we round or flat?). Rapper B.o.B. references the usual conspiracy theories to support his case in his throwdown (music). Neil deGrasse Tyson responds … [Link]
Mashable » Cute puppy tricks his owner into thinking he's obedient
Samson has no idea what's going on In an attempt to show off just how smart her 11-week-old puppy Samson is, this woman decided to film him as he listens to simple commands, like "Where's your toy?" and "Sit." Samson sat alright. He sat right down and peed on the floor, which the proud human of this pup didn't realize … [Link]
Mashable » Japanese kitty can't believe it when it sees snow for the first time
Remember how it felt the first time you saw snow falling? This little cat from Japan adorably flipped out when it saw snow for the first time, according to owner @charToshi. The tabby jumps around the backyard trying to catch the falling flakes to no avail. See also: People in Tokyo are making terrifying snow sculptures during this rare snowfall It's … [Link]
Mashable » Should your startup be an LLC or corporation? Here are the pros and cons.
New entrepreneurs put a lot of time and thought into incorporating and choosing a business structure. After all, it’s the first big legal decision to make for the business — and there are plenty of second and third-hand anecdotal horror stories about the founder who picked the “wrong structure” and got screwed over at tax time If we go back ten … [Link]
Mashable » Smugglers are using Thailand's 'child dolls' as drug mules
Airlines will no longer be able to sell tickets for passengers' child dolls after authorities discovered one was used to carry drugs. Police in Chiang Mai, Thailand, found 200 methamphetamine "speed" pills stuffed inside a child doll on Tuesday. The doll was discovered in a bag left at the airport carpark, and the owner has not yet been traced. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » 17 dating confessions that will make you squirm with awkwardness
Dating can be rough for people. It's awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes your date shows up with their mom — you know, the usual Some people share their dating horror stories on the anonymous app Whisper, proving you are not the only one who's had a really, really bad date or two See also: 14 triumphs and challenges of married sex life … [Link]
Mashable » Stormtroopers and Vikings set ship ablaze at spectacular fire festival
LONDON — Stormtroopers mingled with Vikings at the Up Helly Aa fire festival in Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, on Wednesday. Thousands of men paraded through the streets in full costume for the annual event before surrounding a massive replica longship and setting it on fire. See also: 12 UK travel destinations you definitely shouldn't miss in 2016 The gathering, … [Link]
Mashable » Kit Harington drops more cryptic 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 hints
Warning: Yep, this post contains spoilers. LONDON — We're starting to see a pattern here. Last year Maisie Williams (a.k.a. Arya Stark) basically confirmed that Jon Snow was dead during a radio interview only to hint at a twist in another interview earlier this month — and now we've got some similarly cryptic hints from the man himself. See also: The … [Link]
Mashable » Safari is crashing for a lot of people due to this odd bug
Apple’s Safari browser was crashing for a lot of users early Wednesday, both on iOS and OS X, seemingly due to a bug related to Safari's search suggestions Though Apple hasn't made an official statement about the issue, many users pointed out that simply turning off Safari suggestions in the browser's settings will fix the problem See also: iOS 9 review: … [Link]
Mashable » 6 meat cocktails that are only for the brave
LONDON — When it comes to cocktail ingredients, meat is probably the last thing you'd expect to find in your tipple. But, that's all changing with the arrival of 2016's biggest — and most bonkers — cocktail trend: meat cocktails. Gone are the days of a straight-up martini with a twist; people are ditching cocktail bar staples in favour of something … [Link]
Mashable » You'll never make your bed again with these smart sheets
The problem: waking up with your sheets bunched up at your feet. The solution: smarter bedding. After a long struggle to find a reliable manufacturer, startup Need/Want is finally debuting its Kickstarter-backed Smart Bedding. The name is a bit misleading — "smart" products often refer to web-connected devices — as there are no apps or sensors in these sheets. It's more … [Link]
Mashable » 1907: Peek inside one of the first family comic strips
Image: VCU Libraries CommonsBorn in St. Louis in 1884, George McManus displayed a talent for cartooning at a young age, landing a job as an errand boy at The St. Louis Republic on the strength of a doodle he made in high schoolIn 1904, McManus moved to New York City and a job at the New York World, where among many … [Link]
Mashable » Cable tops streaming networks among GLAAD media award nominees
Streaming networks may be wracking up record nominations this award season but when it comes to fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the LGBT community on TV this year, cable came out on top. The GLADD Media Awards on Wednesday gave 27 nominations to cable networks, 18 to broadcast and seven to streaming networks, up from three the previous year. Beyond … [Link]
Mashable » Georgia virtual education official fired over racist Facebook posts
Anyone with a Facebook account and an aunt or uncle knows that the social media platform is home to plenty of racially charged stories, comments and cartoons. And now a Georgia education official has discovered the hard way that if you repeatedly post such things publicly, you could wind up without a job. See also: Facebook promises to fight hate speech … [Link]
Mashable » Cricketer Virat Kohli's fan in Pakistan arrested for hoisting Indian flag
A Pakistani fan of India's Test cricket team captain Virat Kohli was arrested for hoisting an Indian flag at his home, during the India-Australia T20 cricket match yesterday. Kohli had scored an unbeaten 90 runs to lead India to victory. See also: Mumbai schoolboy becomes first player to score 1,000 runs in any form of cricket Neighbours India and Pakistan have … [Link]
Slashdot » Drone Racing League Wants To Be the Next NASCAR
An anonymous reader writes: The Drone Racing League has secured a series of significant investments that it hopes will be enough to turn drone races into a spectator sport. The quadcopter drone racing scene has only exists for a few years, so it's still fairly disjointed. Rules and standards vary between organizers, so it can be hard to have fair … [Link]
Mashable » The croissant is officially your new hair inspiration
France, food, fashion. What else could a girl ask for? At least, that was the question for the likes of Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid who just walked in Chanel's couture show, a.k.a. the most prestigious fashion show in the world. On Tuesday, the girls strutted down the runway in Paris, where the French fashion house showcased the most meticulous … [Link]
Mashable » Chinese musician plays the guitar while undergoing brain surgery
A musician from China lay on the operating table while strumming on his guitar, as doctors performed brain surgery on him on Tuesday. The 57-year-old musician, identified by the Chinese press [link in Chinese] as Mr. Li, was suffering from a rare neurological condition called musician's dystonia. The disease causes muscle stiffness in sufferers, who gradually find themselves less able to … [Link]
Mashable » Ricky Gervais sends deeply erotic birthday message to Ellen, gets perfect response
LONDON — Ricky Gervais may be a controversial figure when it comes to awards show hosting, but when it comes to birthday messages he's a pretty thoughtful guy. See also: 21 of the most hilarious and disturbing Ricky Gervais selfies of all time To mark the birthday of American TV host Ellen Degeneres on Tuesday, Gervais sent her the following tweet. … [Link]
Mashable » Google cuts the price of Nexus 5X and 6P in Valentine's Day promotion
Google just can't keep itself from cutting its phones' prices. Mere weeks after reducing the original, $379 price of its Nexus 5X to $349, the phone's price has been even more severely slashed, down to $299 It's a part of a Valentine's Day promotion, which also includes the matte gold version of the Nexus 6P, whose starting price has been cut … [Link]
Mashable » Mumbai Police is winning hearts with its witty tweets
Since joining Twitter in December, Mumbai Police has been steadily wining Twitter with its witty 140-character wordplay. Over the last months, its accounts have tweeted public service messages on issues such as cyber stalking, traffic safety and an anti-drugs campaign, but with a dose of humour. See also: A tweet helps Indian Railways rescue a girl from human traffickers The tweets … [Link]
Mashable » China's 'underboob pen challenge' is the viral meme that won't let go
Images below are slightly NSFW. If you can grip a pen under your boob, you can consider yourself in the big leagues — in China's latest social challenge, at least. The "underboob pen challenge" is going viral on Weibo, and women have been posting pictures of pens and pencils held in the crevice under their breasts. Going by the proud posters, … [Link]
Mashable » Olympus PEN F is the gorgeous retro digital camera you've been waiting for
There’s no company that knows how to build retro cameras the way Olympus does. The new PEN F is quite possibly the most retro mirrorless digital camera the company has ever created. I dare say it's even more retro than the company's high-end OM-D mirrorless cameras. It's not just old-school aesthetics — the camera's got a dial on the front for … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's new iOS app serves up news stories based on your job
Microsoft just quietly launched yet another experimental iOS app. The company released News Pro, a new iOS app that uses Bing News to deliver personalized feeds of news based on your profession. At a basic level, News Pro is similar to Flipboard, Apple News and other news apps that use algorithms to recommend stories based on your interests. But News Pro … [Link]
Mashable » Amnesty International slams Iran for executing 73 juvenile offenders
Iran continues to send juvenile offenders to the gallows despite a decades-old pledge to not use the death penalty against people who commit a crime while under the age of 18, Amnesty International said. The London-based human rights organization slammed Iran's "hypocrisy" in a new report detailing the country's executions of at least 73 juveniles from 2005 to 2015 with another … [Link]
Mashable » India get its first beach with free public Wi-Fi
Visitors to Malpe beach in the southern Indian district of Karnataka will now be able to surf the Internet along with the waves thanks to a free public Wi-Fi network set up by the Indian government See also: Google launches free Wi-Fi service in India with Mumbai Central Station This makes it India's first beach to get free public Wi-Fi. The … [Link]
Slashdot » Six Missing HDDs Contain Health Information of Nearly a Million Patients
Lucas123 writes: Health insurer Centene Corp. revealed that it is looking for six HDDs with information on 950,000 customers that went missing during a data project that was using laboratory results to improve the health outcomes of patients. The drives not only contain sensitive personal identification information, such as addresses, dates of birth and social security numbers, but they also … [Link]
Mashable » The most Aussie cake ever combines Vegemite, a meat pie and a lamington
Believe it or not, this is one cake that's more Australian than a pavlova and lamington combined. Have a look at this elaborately decorated confection that pays homage to some of Australia's most iconic foods, including the lamington, Vegemite, and the humble meat pie See also: 'The X-Files' fans in Australia are super annoyed about week-long delay It's all nestled on … [Link]
Mashable » Bullfighting with baby in arms lands superstar matador in hot water
Francisco Rivera Ordóñez is among the most famous matadors in Spain, the descendent of a legendary lineage in a bloodsport that has deep roots in the land from which both he and bullfighting hail Now, however, Rivera finds himself in hot water. And, like all good stories do, this one starts with an Instagram See also: What I learned (and smoked) … [Link]
Mashable » This incredible Australian slip 'n slide seriously stretches on for ages
Australians are starting to become known for their ingenuity when it comes to the humble slide, but this one takes the cake. Check out this video of an enormous slip 'n slide, complete with plunge pool, which was uploaded to Facebook by Kirsty McKavanagh from Queensland on Jan. 23. It's been labelled as the "slip, bleed and bruise" thanks to … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2243: Apple is doomed!
More doomed than it's ever been doomed! [Link]
Mashable » Oregon standoff leader Ammon Bundy arrested, one militia member killed in shootout
UPDATED (9:35 p.m. PT) with information on reported death of LaVoy Finicum, arrest of John Ritzheimer, and statement from Gov. Kate Brown. Oregon standoff militia leader Ammon Bundy was arrested alongside several other militia members following a traffic stop on Tuesday night and one militia member was killed in an ensuing shootout with law enforcement. The incident took place along U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie startup that displays ads for lower phone bills launches in the U.S.
Almost nobody likes looking at ads, but they might be a little more acceptable if you were getting paid for it. Australian startup Unlockd wants to offer customers real monetary value for time spent with advertising. On Wednesday, the company announced it had secured a deal with U.S. mobile provider Boost Mobile, a Sprint Telecom company, to do just that. See … [Link]
Mashable » Jaguar has a new wildcat: The 200-mph F-TYPE SVR
Jaguar announced Tuesday evening that it will be unveiling the 200-mph F-TYPE SVR at the Geneva Motor Show in March. See also: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mercedes Unimog is for sale on eBay for $350,980 The car will take the uproariousness of the F-TYPE and turn it up to — not 11, that's too few — let's say 37. Either way you … [Link]
Slashdot » New Clues To How the Brain Maps Time
An anonymous reader sends this excerpt from Quanta Magazine: Our brains have an extraordinary ability to monitor time. A driver can judge just how much time is left to run a yellow light; a dancer can keep a beat down to the millisecond. But exactly how the brain tracks time is still a mystery. Researchers have defined the brain areas … [Link]
Mashable » Train maps show the ridiculous cost of renting in Australian cities
Australia’s rental market is insane — and these maps breaking down rents by train stop really drill the message home. The website Flatmates.com.au knows a thing or two about local rentals, and so they have created maps for three Australian cities showing the best places to shack up with your buddies. Looking at these horrendous dollar figures, it is clear 2016 … [Link]
Mashable » Oculus offers peek at its next virtual reality film 'Dear Angelica'
The virtual reality minds of Oculus Story Studio, the cinematic production arm of the Oculus Rift team, have taken the wraps off the studio's latest film called Dear Angelica See also: How virtual reality will grow in 2016 Although we have yet to see a full trailer, the studio revealed a bit of how the new VR film looks in … [Link]
Mashable » Jason Sudeikis' Red seeks help from Mighty Eagle in new 'Angry Birds' trailer
The Angry Birds are on a mission to help save the world from…pigs. In a new trailer released Tuesday for the 3D-animated comedy Angry Birds: The Movie, it's clear that Red (voiced by Jason Sudeikis) is rallying his fellow birds to fight back against conniving pigs, but he needs help from "Mighty Eagle." See also: Jason Sudeikis lets out his … [Link]
Mashable » 'The X-Files' fans in Australia are super annoyed about week-long delay
Australia’s television broadcasters have a real knack for airing overseas shows much later than the original release date, and these old habits die hard. Free-to-air broadcaster Channel Ten, who has the local rights to The X-Files, has opted to begin airing Season 10 on Jan. 31. That's roughly a week after its U.S. premiere See also: Australia's top 10 songs of … [Link]
Mashable » Blake Griffin breaks hand — while punching Clippers employee
The bad news for the Los Angeles Clippers is that they'll be without superstar power forward Blake Griffin for up to six weeks as the team figuratively dukes it out in a brutal Western Conference playoff race The worse news is that Griffin broke a bone in his hand while literally duking it out with a Clippers team employee, according to … [Link]
Slashdot » The US Government and Open Standards: a Tale of Personal Woe
An anonymous reader writes: This article details a Linux user's struggles to submit a grant application when the process requires finicky, proprietary software. It also covers familiar ground made timely by the upcoming elections: the U.S. should prefer open source software and open standards over proprietary alternatives. The grant application required a PDF created by Adobe Acrobat — software Adobe … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West does as he pleases, renames 'greatest album ever' yet again
Last May, Kanye West announced that he would one day bless us with an album named Swish, which he then promised to deliver on Feb. 11, 2016 — "the greatest album of all time." And just when it finally seemed that Swish was materializing, Kanye was like, "jk, nvm." Swish is dead. Long live Waves See also: Kanye West scheming to … [Link]
Mashable » Cockroach racing is the feral Australian sport played in a pub
Tuck your pants into your shoes, because this is a race with one of Australia's most terrifying creepy crawlies The Story Bridge Hotel in Brisbane, Queensland hosted their 35th annual "Cockroach Race" on Australia Day, Jan. 26, in what's become a much anticipated tradition on the public holiday. See also: Australia's top 10 songs of 2015 prove to be controversial yet … [Link]
Mashable » Comedians write a book of essential 'Dad Poems'
Finally, a chance to get that coffee book (and perhaps that coffee table) that your dad always wanted you to have. Comics Sam Reece, Mark Vigeant and Drew Luster want to adorn your coffee table with "Dad Poems" in a book they've titled Leaves of Grass I Trimmed With My Mower. See also: The No Pants Subway Ride was one of … [Link]
Mashable » Tennis announces independent review after corruption suspicions
Hoping to fend off growing suspicions about the prevalence of match fixing in tennis, the sport's governing bodies have decided to take action. In Melbourne on Wednesday, representatives of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) announced an independent review of anti-corruption program for professional tennis. See also: Secret files expose … [Link]
Mashable » Why you should consider adding facial oils to your skincare regime
See "facial oil" and most would imagine clogged pores and breakouts. But it's time to reeducate yourself on this highly misunderstood skincare product. Facial oils have in the past received its fair share of bad press because they were thought to be scammy, or made from untreated minerals that were harmful to the skin. People with oily skin would also generally … [Link]
Mashable » 9-year-old girl cries upon learning she's going to meet Donald Trump
Many people would cry upon hearing the news that they have to come face-to-face with Donald J. Trump But this little girl's tears aren't that of fear, an overwhelming hatred or even anger. These are happy tears. Ava Lovley, (real name) of Newport, Maine, had quite the enthusiastic reaction when her mother Kim broke the news that she would have … [Link]
Mashable » Drone video shows apartments teetering perilously close to eroding cliff
While storms influenced by El Niño have brought much-needed rains to California, putting a small dent in the state's historic drought, they've also resulted in dangerous coastal erosion that has forced the city of Pacifica to declare a state of emergency An apartment structure located at 310 Esplanade Ave., seen on the left side of the above video, was evacuated … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's top 10 songs of 2015 prove to be controversial yet again
The Hottest 100 on Australian youth radio station Triple J is a national institution — and often a source of controversy It's a list of songs that are popular on the much-loved station in 2015, and arguably the zeitgeist of the nation's music tastes. More than 2 million votes were cast from around the world over six weeks, with the final … [Link]
Mashable » This is how solitary confinement can warp the mind
For years, activists and researchers have known that solitary confinement can destroy a person's mind, slowly stunting the growth of brain cells needed to form memories and coherent thoughts Many have called for reform, and this week, President Barack Obama heeded that call when he issued an executive action that will end solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prison and curtail … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF: License Plate Scanner Deal Turns Texas Cops Into Debt Collectors
An anonymous reader writes: The Electronic Frontier Foundation is sounding the alarm about a deal between Texas law enforcement agencies and Vigilant Solutions — a company that provides vehicle surveillance tech. The deal will give Texas police access to a bunch of automated license plate readers (ALPRs), and access to the company's data and analytic tools. For free. How is … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Bigger Brains Are Better
Video of Holekamp Let's try a bit of problem solving. There's a box on your desk with food inside, clearly visible and smelling delicious. You've never seen this box before, but you want the food. How do you get into it? By trial and error of course. That's the same problem that researchers recently presented to carnivorous mammals at nine … [Link]
Popular Science » Jannarelly Builds a New Car Company on Old-Car Style
The top-down Jannarelly Design-1 While everyone else is going gaga over connected cars, autonomous cars, and cars that use electricity, hydrogen, or a suspension of unicorn fur as fuel, Jannarelly Automotive is creating a brand-new company that kicks it old school. Unlike Faraday Future, Jannarelly is not creating a brand-new car from scratch. The company has built a curvy retro-futuristic … [Link]
Slashdot » Math Says Conspiracies Are Prone To Unravel
An anonymous reader writes: Who doesn't love a good conspiracy theory? Well, I don't — they're usually annoying daydreams from annoying people. Fortunately, an Oxford mathematician seems to feel the same way. Dr. David Grimes just published research in PLOS One establishing a formula for determining the likelihood of a failed conspiracy — in other words, how likely some of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Conserving the world’s rarest fish may mean letting it die out
The famous pupfish from Devil's Hole in California may be just the latest in the long cycle of birth – and extinction – of unique fish species in this cave
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Mashable » YouTube teases originals about Lilly Singh, alien invasion at Sundance
YouTube is getting ready to roll out its first slate of originals in early February, and it's giving them a promotional push at Sundance Film Festival. At a Sundance panel on Sunday, the video giant highlighted some upcoming projects for its subscription service, YouTube Red. Panelists included YouTube's global head of originals Susanne Daniels, AwesomenessTV's Matt Kaplan, director Scott Winn and … [Link]
Mashable » Homemade 'luxury' igloo features a home gym, library
Forget Brooklyn's ill-fated Airbnb igloo — this backyard snow house has its own gym. Photos of this two-room "luxury" igloo come to us from Reddit user dickpoop88 (yes, really), who built this icy sanctuary on his back deck. See also: Shirtless man proves Wisconsin is on another level when it comes to snow 
Image: reddit dickpoop88The igloo features a "beautiful solid … [Link]
Mashable » Usain Bolt is an Australian telco's new brand ambassador
The year 2016 is an Olympic year, so Australian telecommunications company Optus has given a sporty boost to its ad campaigns. On Wednesday, Optus announced athlete Usain Bolt had come on board as the new face of its brand. The sprinter takes over from comedian Ricky Gervais, whose ads for the company received decidedly mixed reviews. See also: Wall Street slashes … [Link]
Mashable » Pizza Hut attempts to mask its food with tater tot and garlic knot crusts
Some think the standard pizza crust is a perfect construction; a delicious vessel and food all rolled into one. Others are trying to reinvent the wheel. Pizza Hut, a fast-food company known for sticking unnecessary things on pizza, specifically crusts, has brought the world of food mashing to yet another level — by putting tater tots on crusts. See also: This … [Link]
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