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 » Rubio's closing pitch: I'm the only dude who can beat Hillary
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Marco Rubio won't use the word, but his closing pitch to Iowa voters can be summed up in six syllables: electability. Rubio is howling from the rooftops that if Republicans want one of their own in the White House this time next year, their only chance is to rally around him and stop the two-headed monster of Donald … [Link]
Popular Science » Elon Musk Announces Plan To Announce Mars Plans
Screengrab from Youtube video SpaceX CEO Elon Musk talks at a conference in Hong Kong SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has stated on several occasions that he hopes to retire on Mars. Later this year, we may finally find out how he plans to get there. Eric Berger from Ars Technica reports that Musk is aiming to reveal a roadmap to … [Link]
Slashdot » Cable Lobby Steams Up Over FCC Set-Top Box Competition Plan
An anonymous reader writes: Cable TV industry lobby groups expressed their displeasure with a Federal Communications Commission plan to bring competition to the set-top box market, which could help consumers watch TV on different devices and thus avoid paying cable box rental fees. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler proposed new rules that would force pay-TV companies to give third parties access … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this female shark devour her male rival like a boss
There’s a new Left Shark in town, and she'll eat your brains and digest you over the course of 21 hours That's what happened at an aquarium in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday when a female sand tiger shark got super pissed at a male hound shark for bumping into her. The female decided not to take that kind of disrespect, so … [Link]
Mashable » NASA's Curiosity rover beams home a selfie from a Martian sand dune
NASA's Curiosity rover is checking out some sand dunes on Mars, and like any good traveler in an exotic locale, it has a selfie to prove it. The car-sized spacecraft that has been exploring Mars since August 2012, sent this selfie back to Earth showing what the intrepid Mars rover looked like in front of the Namib Dune on Jan. 19. … [Link]
Mashable » It's official: 'Gilmore Girls' is coming back, and here are all the details
The Gilmore Girls revival is officially a go Netflix has officially confirmed the four-episode miniseries will return fans to Stars Hollow, reuniting them with Lorelai, Rory, Luke and Emily — among others Yes, that means stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson and Kelly Bishop will be reprising their roles. Graham even Tweeted about her joy Sean Gunn and Keiko Agena … [Link]
Popular Science » Google's Project SkyBender Is Another Internet-Firing Drone
Titan Aerospace Titan Aerospace's Solara, a company and product acquired by Google. Google has been using these aircraft to test high-speed internet transmitted from the air. It seems if you control a large portion of the internet, you have vested interest in getting the internet to more people. Both Facebook and Google have been testing aerial devices that would be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This 6-Feet-Long Wooden Millennium Falcon is Beautifully Detailed! [Pics]
Artist Martin Creaney used over 3,000 individually cut pieces of timber to create this beautiful 6-feet-long Millennium Falcon, which features over 30 different varieties of wood. Impressive, isn’t it? 
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Popular Science » New Series 'Truth and Power' Explores The Intrigue Of Online Life
Pivot Truth and Power Incumbent cable channel Pivot launched in 2013 with the express goal of connecting with millennials through good, old fashioned, pay TV. Though reaching just 47 million households, the channel, which is backed by Participant Media, has launched some interesting programming, including Fortitude, a murder mystery on a fictional Arctic island, and now Truth and Power, a … [Link]
Slashdot » Arnnon Geshuri, Newest Wikimedia Trustee, Forced To Resign
New submitter Mdann52 writes: Following an earlier vote of no confidence, it was announced that the recent appointee, Arnnon Geshuri, had stepped down from the board. This was following community criticism into his background. Says the announcement: The Board Governance Committee is working to improve and update our selection processes before we fill the vacancy left by Arnnonâ(TM)s departure. We … [Link]
Popular Science » Apple's Acquisitions Point To Virtual and Augmented Reality Research
Popular Science The 32-bit Macintosh computer from Popular Science Magazine in 1984. Since the Oculus Rift first appeared on Kickstarter in 2012, the world has slowly been getting more interested in what virtual reality could hold. In early 2016, we stand at a cliff above murky waters, hoping virtual reality software and hardware capabilities will be deep enough to accommodate … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bachelor' Chris Soules will attend Iowa caucuses, but who does he support?
WASHINGTON — If you're attending an Iowa caucus Monday night, you may run into a (semi) famous face. Former star of The Bachelor and Iowa farmer Chris Soules will reportedly attend an Iowa caucus, according to Bachelor host Chris Harrison. It's unclear, however, whom Soules will give his rose, err… support to. See also: 'The Bachelor' premiere: Ben Higgins is America’s … [Link]
Mashable » Rihanna embraces the radical middle on 'Anti'
A few years ago, audiences were preoccupied with seeing Rihanna as a victim — an identity she was never comfortable with — and eventually as a "bad" victim when (like many victims) she found it hard to make a clean break from her abuser. Then the narrative shifted, and she became the weed smoking, man-eating BadGalRiri we know today, someone who's … [Link]
Slashdot » Xerox Splits Into Two Companies, Icahn Not Behind Move
An anonymous reader writes: Printer and copier maker Xerox has announced its plans to split into two separate publicly traded companies, giving billionaire Carl Icahn three board seats in the settlement. CEO Ursula Burns has now claimed that the decision was not driven in any way by the activist investor. Burns confirmed that the company had begun looking into its … [Link]
Popular Science » Fungi Survive Mars-Like Conditions On The Space Station
NASA/Crew of STS-132 International Space Station 250 miles up into outer space, the International Space Station (ISS) hurtles silently around Earth at about 5 miles per second. Inside, scientific experiments are constantly underway, from harvesting lettuce to studying what living a year in space does to the human body. One particular study, conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA) and … [Link]
Mashable » LG's 'White Card' could replace all your credit and debit cards
Remember Coin, the electronic card that promised to replace your credit cards, debit cards and rewards cards? Yeah, it was a flop, but LG is now reportedly cooking up a similar version of the all-in-one payment card. The credit-card-like device will reportedly be called LG Pay White Card, according to a report by ETNews. Like Coin and Plastc, the White Card … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Crush the Rebellion With This Darth Vader Briefcase
This is the briefcase you’ve been looking for! It even features a laptop sleeve! (Be sure to measure it first though.) Please note that Thinkgeek also has a camera bag that looks similar to this. 
Show up on time armed with this Darth Vader Briefcase to be ready for anything the Dark Side requires of you. This briefcase with styling … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to the sweet, sweet sounds of #KanyesAnalPlaylist
Kanye West's Twitter account is the gift that keeps on giving. It's only been a couple of days since Kanye aired his beef with Wiz Kalifa on Twitter, but the drama feels like it's been going on forever — and it's continuing to build. After Kanye insulted Amber Rose — who is Wiz's current girlfriend and Kanye's ex — Rose stepped … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen might buy back some Dieselgate cars, now that it's tried everything else
And now, for its most expensive act: Volkswagen might buy back some of the 575,000 cars affected by Dieselgate in the United States. Robert Giuffra, a lawyer defending Volkswagen against class-action suits, indicated during a court hearing at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco last week that if the German automaker is unable repair some of its diesel models in … [Link]
Popular Science » When Will We Have A Zika Vaccine?
James Gathany/CDC via flickr CC The Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika virus. As the Zika virus continues to infect people worldwide, health officials in the United States and abroad agree that a vaccine is clearly needed. Unfortunately the rarity of the virus and the fact that a vaccine has never been in development has left researchers scrambling to … [Link]
Popular Science » Kinetic Director Gareth Evans Drops Short Samurai Film On YouTube
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Still From "Pre Vis Action" In the woods, a warrior runs, carrying an item of great importance. A moment later, she is beset by two armed men, opposed to her actions and armed to the teeth. Weapons drawn, the combatants perform a delicate and deadly ballet, artful movements with deadly aim. The subject matter is … [Link]
Mashable » Your next job could be playing with Lego all day
Twenty jobs are available for "Master Model Builders" at Legoland and everything is awesome. According to Time, the creative division of Merlin Entertainment — which runs Legoland theme parks worldwide — is looking to hire builders at their factory, which they call "Merlin’s Magic Making Hub." See also: Lego finally reveals its first minifigure with a wheelchair 
Image: Dave G. Houser/CorbisThe … [Link]
Mashable » Gogo will add closed captioning on all of its inflight entertainment
Inflight entertainment will soon be more accessible for deaf passengers. Gogo — an inflight Internet and entertainment company — and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced on Tuesday that the company will provide closed captioning on all of its content. See also: Left speechless: Everything has changed for deaf visitors at Yosemite Gogo has already begun sourcing new content … [Link]
Popular Science » The U.S. Government Is Betting $28 Million That We Can Replicate The Brain
Harvard A partial digital reconstruction of the brain previously made by Harvard. We've talked a lot about making a computer that works like the mammalian brain. The U.S. government is now betting $28 million dollars that all these projects are wrong. A series of three grants snagged by Harvard University from Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) last week has … [Link]
Slashdot » The Dark Arts: Meet the LulzSec Hackers
szczys writes: Reputations are earned. When a small group of hackers who were part of Anonymous learned they were being targeted for doxing (having their identities exposed) they went after the would-be doxxer's company, hard, taking down two of the company websites, the CEO's Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, and even his World of Warcraft accounts. The process was fast, professional, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This “Gate of Time” (From The Legend of Zelda) Wedding Ring is Beyond Beautiful [Pics]
For Robert and Jeannette’s wedding, master jeweler Takayas Mizuno has created a set of Legend of Zelda-themed rings inspired by the “Gate of Time” from “TLOZ: Skyward Sword.” A truly beautiful ring! Jeanette’s wedding jacket features the Gate of Time symbols engraved throughout the bands. For accents stones, we used seven diamonds and as well as a ruby, sapphire, and … [Link]
Mashable » American and South Korean marines conduct military excercises, carry each other shirtless in the snow
U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan, participated in military exercises with their South Korean counterparts in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. The exercises, which take place in temperatures reaching as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit, include skiing drills and as shirtless cold-weather endurance tests Tensions have been high on the Korean peninsula after North Korea’s most recent … [Link]
Mashable » New NASA video lets you explore Ceres' craters up close
Newly released animation produced by NASA enhances the colors on dwarf planet Ceres and shows off some of its prominent features. Full story: http://on.mash.to/1PYXVv9 Read more…More about Nasa, Animation, Science, Ceres, and Youtube
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Mashable » Guy gets shot in the chest, isn't too bothered by it
A shooting victim named Devon gave an incredibly chill interview to a news anchor about what it was like to be shot in the chest. His nonchalant reaction makes him the most calm dude with a hole in his chest on the whole damn planet. Kaley Cuoco and her snake channel Britney Spears in 'Lip Sync Battle' Michael Phelps wore … [Link]
Popular Science » Dogs Know To Look Away When Humans Are Angry
Photo by Philip Bump on Flickr, licensed via CC by 2.0 Skeptical dog We attribute a lot of emotions to our pets. As pet owners and animal lovers, we've devised our own methods for determining when they're feeling happy or sad, and now, research shows dogs likely can sense when we're angry, and they've seemingly evolved to respond accordingly. Research … [Link]
Popular Science » Droneboarding Is A Thing Now Because Of Course It Is
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Droneboarder Hoverboards were last year’s hot item, until they started literally catching fire. Just in time for winter is a brand-new technology-and-board-based sport: droneboarding. The premise is simple: While riding a snowboard, attach a rope and a handle to a drone, and let the machine turn a level field into an X-Games wonderland. Or at … [Link]
Mashable » Cellist gives Adele's 'Hello' a beautiful chamber music update
It may not seem possible for Adele to reach another level of completely moving — but this musical YouTubing clan, called the ThePianoGuys, has attempted to bring back some of that emotion with more instruments. In this jolting cello-centric take on "Hello," the Adele hit is re-worked with a bit of Mozart. Cue the multi-faceted mirrors and close to no … [Link]
Mashable » But wait, what about a 'dad bod' Ken doll?
By now you've probably heard that Mattel released new Barbie dolls, with a more diverse range of body types and skin colors The decision is a huge step in the right direction But many feel it's simply not far enough (besides being incredibly overdue). Many critics on social media are pointing out that Barbie's now four total body types and seven … [Link]
Mashable » The Inzaynity continues: Zayn Malik finally joins Snapchat
It is now easier to know what Zayn is up to every second of the day. Your patience has been rewarded, and Malik has joined Snapchat. According to Vevo, his username is @ZAYN. Here's to hoping he uses the old man filter to go along with his fashion gray hair See also: Zayn Malik put on a condom on a microphone … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Will Soon Let You Know By Default When Websites Are Unencrypted
An anonymous reader writes: Permanent changes are planned for future Google Chrome releases, which will add a big shiny red cross in the URL bar if the website you're accessing is not using HTTPS. Google says it is planning to add this to Chrome by the end of 2016, after one of its developers proposed the idea back in December … [Link]
Mashable » Youtubers create important, factually lax, NSFW DJ Khaled documentary
They don't want you to get a documentary made about you Sporting an impossibly tall beanie, Ethan Klein of h3h3 productions takes us through the 100% totally accurate life and times of DJ Khaled. Trust us, this is a major KEY. Fingers crossed for another one. Michael Phelps wore only a Speedo to distract a free-throw shooter This man's record-breaking … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook and Instagram are creating hidden ASCII art of your photos
If you've ever uploaded a photo to Facebook or Instagram, chances are there are secret ASCII renderings of them out there, if you know where to look. Facebook has been creating ASCII art — that is, recreating your images out of text characters — out of your photos and anyone can find it. The feature was first spotted by Twitter user … [Link]
Mashable » United will soon start nonstop flights between U.S. and Singapore
United Airlines announced on Thursday that it will start service from San Francisco International Airport to Singapore's Changi Airport, starting June 1. The flight will be the only nonstop service to the U.S. from Singapore and will save passengers about four hours in travel time. See also: Man devises genius airplane tracker for his house near LaGuardia Airport The 8,446-mile flight … [Link]
Slashdot » T-Mobile's Binge On Violates Net Neutrality, Says Stanford Report
An anonymous reader writes: The debate over whether or not Binge On violates Net Neutrality has been raging ever since the service was announced in November. The latest party to weigh in is Barbara van Schewick, law professor at Stanford University. In a new report published today — and filed to the FCC, as well — van Schewick says that … [Link]
Mashable » 22 emails on Hillary Clinton's server deemed 'top secret' and won't be released
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration confirmed for the first time Friday that Hillary Clinton's unsecured home server contained some of the U.S. government's most closely guarded secrets, censoring 22 emails with material demanding one of the highest levels of classification. The revelation comes just three days before the Iowa presidential nominating caucuses in which Clinton is a candidate. The State Department … [Link]
Mashable » Snowboarding 1-year-old hits the slopes like it's no big deal
Either Sloan simply can't move because she's so bundled up, or she is the sickest snowboarding 1-year-old in all of Utah. The 14-month-old winter sports enthusiast took her very first run this week at Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah. And although they do make teeny snowboards for kids, her father Zach Henderson says it wasn't quite small … [Link]
Mashable » How aging candidate Bernie Sanders is grabbing Iowa's youth vote
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa — At 74-years-old, Bernie Sanders is the oldest candidate in the 2016 election But the white-haired bespeckled politician, whose speaking style can sometimes ring reminiscent of a grumpy next door neighbor, is finding support among an unlikely population among America's youngest voters. See also: The bros who love Bernie Sanders have become a sexist mob During a campaign … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of people really want Snoop Dogg to narrate 'Planet Earth'
Brace yourselvesPlanet Earth as we know it could be about to change in a big way. The nature documentary series, we mean. A new petition on Change.org calls for Snoop Dogg to be made the narrator of the BBC series for a full season. See also: Cool corgi dresses up as all 13 Doctors from 'Doctor Who' At the time of … [Link]
Mashable » Homeless man now accepts VISA, Mastercard and American Express
For some people, begging is a business. Abe Hagenston has been homeless in Detroit for the past seven years. It's been a struggle for him to find a job, so he recently decided to treat his pandhandling like real employment. While he once only accepted cash, he's now taking VISA, Mastercard, and American Express, thanks to an app he uses on … [Link]
Slashdot » Jailbreak Turns Cheap Walkie-Talkie Into DMR Police Scanner
An anonymous reader writes: Last Shmoocon, famous reverse engineer Travis Goodspeed presented his jailbreak of the Chinese MD380 digital handheld radio. The hack has since been published at GitHub with all needed source code to turn a cheap digital radio into the first hardware scanner for DMR digital mobile radio: a firmware patch for promiscuous mode that puts all talk … [Link]
Mashable » NFL concussions soar to the highest number in the past four years, league says
The NFL's concussion problem isn't getting any better — at least, according to data the league released Friday. League data shows NFL players suffered a total of 271 concussions during preseason and regular season games this year. That's 65 more than were reported in 2014, and the highest such number the league has seen in the past four years See also: … [Link]
Mashable » A brief history of Barbie's work wardrobe, from pilot to CEO
When Mattel announced that Barbie dolls would be available in three new body types and seven new skin colors, the Internet freaked out. It's high time we saw more realistic body types on one of the world's most iconic dolls. See also: Curvy Barbie is way overdue. I needed her long ago. While this is undoubtedly Barbie's biggest transformation, we've seen … [Link]
Mashable » Dancer's LED shoes are the envy of the Internet
Great dancers must have great shoes. Elena Cruz-Nichipor, a bartender in Boynton Beach, Florida, loves to shuffle in her light-up, glow-in-the-dark sneakers. And her color-changing kicks are becoming the envy of the Internet. Cruz-Nichipor's shoes are made by the retailer Electric Styles, who specialize in LED shoes. Not only do they look incredibly comfortable for heading out to the dance … [Link]
Mashable » 4 classic romance movies remade with bunnies will make your heart thump
From "We'll always have carrots." in Carrotblanca to "Draw me like one of your French rabbits" in Buntanic, relive all your favorite lines from classic romantic bunny movies. Also features the spaghetti scene from Bunny and the Tramp and the boombox scene from Hop Anything. Read more about the star rabbits: http://on.mash.to/1QxuJ0T Read more…More about Movies, Cute Animals, Valentine S Day, … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West, Melissa McCarthy coming to 'SNL'
Yeezy is coming back to studio 8H Kanye West has been booked as the musical guest for SNL's Feb. 13 episode with guest host Melissa McCarthy See also: Bobby Moynihan reveals the Kylo Ren 'SNL' sketch you didn't see This will be West's seventh time performing on the show, including his performance on the SNL's 40th Anniversary special last year McCarthy, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: UnificationEngine, OpenStreetMap, Intellexer, PageMeta, mnubo, Deepviz, Ardoq
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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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GRAB MY HAND! [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Force Theme: When Violins Meet Lightsabers [Video]
Jeffrey Ding He covers the Force theme from Star Wars using a lightsaber violin. Enjoy! [Jeffrey Ding He] This is a lightsaber violin cover of The Force Theme from Star Wars. Enjoy! The post The Force Theme: When Violins Meet Lightsabers [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This is What the Actual Burnt Darth Vader Helmet Looks Like [Pic]
Here is the actual Vader helmet that was burnt at the end of The Return of the Jedi. As you can see, the helmet that Kylo Ren worships in “The Force Awakens” is clearly not this helmet. [Source: David Prowse on Facebook | Via Blastr] The post This is What the Actual Burnt Darth Vader Helmet Looks Like [Pic] appeared … [Link]
Popular Science » Take A Virtual Stroll Through Shakespeare's London
Courtesy Florida International University Students at Florida International University have built a virtual reality experience that lets you explore Shakespeare's England If you've ever visited London's Globe Theater–or seen pictures of it–and wondered what it must have been like in Shakespeare's time, you no longer need a time machine. Florida International University in Miami has built a virtual-reality facility called … [Link]
Mashable » Apple reportedly has a huge team working on VR and AR headsets
Today, Apple is known most for selling iPhones, iPads and Macs. But in the future, it could be known for selling cars and headsets for virtual reality and augmented reality. According to the Financial Times, Apple has put together a large team of VR and AR experts to explore the technologies. The report claims the team already has working prototype headsets. … [Link]
Popular Science » A Genetic Switch Could Turn Obesity On Or Off
Wikimedia Commons Obese and thin mice Science does not yet really understand the underlying causes of obesity. A new research study, though, may have uncovered a remarkable mechanism–essentially a biological on/off switch for obesity. The work, which was published yesterday in the journal Cell, could help researchers develop better therapies to combat obesity. Their idea is based on epigenetics–the concept … [Link]
Popular Science » Latest Snowden Revelation Shows NSA Hacked Into Israeli Drone Cameras
Andreas Weber via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Heron Drone The NSA was built to spy, with the uncomfortable question being “on whom?” The agency, long a background player in paranoid cinema like 1998’s Enemy of the State, re-entered the public consciousness in 2013 in a big way with revelations from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden that the vast surveillance … [Link]
Slashdot » Ancient Babylonians Figured Out Forerunner of Calculus
sciencehabit writes: Tracking and recording the motion of the sun, the moon, and the planets as they paraded across the desert sky, ancient Babylonian astronomers used simple arithmetic to predict the positions of celestial bodies. Now, new evidence reveals that these astronomers, working several centuries B.C.E., also employed sophisticated geometric methods that foreshadow the development of calculus. Historians had thought … [Link]
Mashable » When glass slippers meet cyborgs: Author Marissa Meyer talks ending the Lunar Chronicles
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Snow White. They've captured our collective imagination for centuries in countless adaptations, and Marissa Meyer's sci-fi/fairytale saga The Lunar Chronicles is no exception. The bestselling series ended this past November with the fourth installment, Winter — but Meyer is returning to her fan-favorite world one last time with a new short story collection called Stars … [Link]
Slashdot » iTunes Radio Is Now "Apple Music" (and You Need a Subscription)
New submitter Kevin by the Beach writes: If you haven't noticed… If you try to play iTunes radio on your devices it is now paywalled (you can get a free three month trial at apple.com/music). The only reason I noticed is that I have an Apple TV which at one time had an iTunes Radio App. That app is no … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tinder Adds Link To STD Clinics
Tinder has added an app link that lets users locate the nearest STD clinic. It follows criticism from an HIV testing and prevention agency. The app won’t carry out the search itself, even though by definition it know the user’s location. Instead Tinder is simply adding a link in the FAQ section of the app. It’s also adding a health … [Link]
Mashable » Biz Please episode 3: Facebook makes Twitter feel bad
It was a tough week for just about any company not named Facebook In this week's discussion, Jason, Heidi and Seth touch on Twitter's executive exodus and what kind of sessions they would have run at the company's recent corporate retreat. Seth helps us understand why everyone is so down on Apple even though it had one of the best quarters … [Link]
Mashable » Hip San Francisco park reopens with hip new open-air urinal
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco's iconic Dolores Park is now home to the city's first open-air urinal, the latest move to combat the destructive scourge of public urination in the City by the Bay. The concrete circular urinal is out in the open, though plants and a screen offer some privacy. It's a welcome addition for the park that had … [Link]
Popular Science » Two Become One: How the Apollo Spacecraft Stuck Together
Each Apollo lunar missions was essentially a series of manoeuvres that had to be executed nearly perfectly for a successful, nominal mission; Apollo 13, of course, is the notable exception. Among those vital manoeuvres was transposition and docking, the crew’s only chance to recover the lunar module and get it ready for the actual lunar landing manoeuvre. No mission could … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon rumored to be building a 'Spotify killer'
Amazon has eaten away at the publishing industry, upended retail giants and begun to change the world of supply and fulfillment Now it may want to do the same to the young, highly competitive and potentially lucrative music streaming industry The e-commerce behemoth is said to working to secure broader licensing rights for a more complete music streaming that could be … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Economical Lego-Compatible 3-D Printer?
Wycliffe writes: There are plenty of high end 3d printers which allow high precision and large prints. There are also plenty of economical 3d printers but most of them don't have high enough precision for printing good Lego pieces. What is a good economical printer for printing small Lego pieces? Build size is not important as most Lego pieces are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: Harry Potter Characters As People You’ll Date
Julia Lepetit from Dorkly envisions various characters from the Harry Potter saga as people you could date. 
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Mashable » 13 photos of Oprah's head on bread to celebrate her 63rd birthday
Today is Oprah Winfrey's 63rd birthday. While Oprah is mainly known as the queen of television, business and the world in general, she's recently earned another title: Queen of Bread. See also: Oprah succeeds on Weight Watchers, company instantly worth more The carb queen recently tweeted about her love of bread. The tweet alone supposedly earned her over $12 million So … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft is (finally) winning with Windows 10 and the cloud
Microsoft, at long last, is learning That’s a key takeaway from Microsoft's largely positive 2016 Q2 results. Released on Thursday, the numbers are a reflection of the company's performance during the last holiday season What we learned is that Microsoft knows how to strengthen its business to make up for weak spots. Despite a declining PC business, a 49% decline in … [Link]
Mashable » Dramatic scenes as Storm Gertrude brings high winds and flood warnings to the UK
Winds of more than 100 miles per hour ripped through the UK Friday, causing destruction in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Storm Gertrude made landfall on Friday and is expected to bring heavy showers later this weekend. Parts of the UK are under flood and wind warnings and around 4,000 homes are without power. Scotland and Northern Ireland have cancelled trains, … [Link]
Mashable » The 8 most ridiculous lyrics from B.o.B.'s 'Flatline' track decoded
Neil deGrasse Tyson needs to loosen up his vest. Reptiles actually run the worlds' governments in secret. And B.o.B. thinks you should get a lawyer. All of this and so much more in B.o.B.'s "Flatline" diss track decoded. Read more…More about Celebrity, Entertainment, Music, Youtube, and Us
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Mashable » Awesome dad builds a bobsled track in the backyard for his kid
When life hands you a snowstorm, dig a giant bobsled track. Twitter user @VooDooStoo made good use of the generous amount of snow that was brought on by the big East Coast blizzard by digging out a downhill "bobsled" slide for his kid to play on over the weekend. See also: 21 ways to entertain your kids during bad weather "It's … [Link]
Slashdot » Canadian Government Lobbies Europe To Pass CETA
Dangerous_Minds writes: The Canadian government isn't just siding with the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Justin Trudeau is also actively lobbying Europe to try and pass the Comprehensive economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Freezenet points out that the agreement contains many provisions including a three strikes law and website blocking. 
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Popular Science » Humans Calculated Paths Of Planets 1,400 Years Earlier Than We Thought
Allie Caulfield via Wikimedia Commons Babylonian God Sirrush is a mythical creature who represents the Babylonian god Marduk. Marduk's celestial embodiment is the planet Jupiter. This creature is displayed on the Ishtar Gate, the famous entrance to the city of Babylon. It has been generally accepted in the heady world of mathematical history that the use of geometry to calculate … [Link]
Mashable » Zoom above the dwarf planet Ceres in new NASA animation
A new video produced by NASA shows a detailed animation of some of the most dramatic features on the dwarf planet Ceres The data used to create this video was beamed back to Earth by the Dawn spacecraft, which is currently exploring the small world, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Dawn is the first … [Link]
Popular Science » Fly Over The Dwarf Planet Ceres In NASA's Stunning Animation
Video of Flight Over Dwarf Planet Ceres NASA's unmanned, ion-propelled spacecraft Dawn has been orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres since last spring. Ceres, a mysterious world covered with odd bright spots that measures some 606 by 565 miles, is located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, about 310 million miles from Earth. (Dawn took a much longer route … [Link]
Mashable » This is Twitter's new emoji for the 2016 election
Twitter unveiled new politics-related emoji to mark the official kickoff of the presidential primary season. Starting at noon ET on Friday, users who tweet #iVoted or #iCaucused will see an emoji with a blue or red checkmark. This is Twitter's first emoji connected to the 2016 race, which begins in earnest when Iowa holds its caucuses on Feb. 1. 
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Mashable » Michael Phelps wore only a Speedo to distract a free-throw shooter
"Just focus. Don't let the barely clothed, 18-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps distract you." That is what Stephen Thompson Jr. of the Oregon State Beavers oddly had to remind himself while shooting free throws in a game against Arizona State on Thursday. Michael Phelps joined Arizona State's Curtain of Distraction, a masterpiece of distraction and fan participation, and it … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to watch the Boeing 737 MAX's first flight live
Boeing’s much-anticipated 737 MAX is scheduled to take its first flight Friday, between 9 and 10 a.m. PT. For the unveiling, Boeing is live streaming the event. See also: Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 aircraft gets a low-key unveiling The plane is scheduled to take off from Renton Municiple Airport in Washington — where the 737s are made — and make … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NHS to use drones to help chemical, bio and nuke response teams
The UK's Hazardous Area Response Teams are trained to treat patients during dangerous emergencies, and this year they'll have drones to help out
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Slashdot » Microsoft's Windows Phone Platform Is Dead
Ammalgam writes: Tom Warren at the Verge today gave voice to what a lot of other technology analysts and today definitively declared that Microsoft's Windows Phone platform is dead. This largely based on the abysmal adoption numbers released in Microsoft's most recent earnings report. Mr. Warren articulates the obvious by stating: "With Lumia sales on the decline and Microsoft's plan … [Link]
Mashable » Octopi are misunderstood: They're surprisingly social animals, study finds
Octopi are well-known masters of camouflage and skillful escape artists, but they aren't exactly famous for their social skills. Scientists have long thought that this many-armed denizen of the deep was strictly solitary and didn't interact much with its fellows, reserving its color-shifting ability for intimidating predators — or hiding from them. But a new study reveals that both male and … [Link]
Mashable » Woman sends message of self-love to people dealing with emotional abuse
Losing yourself in a relationship can be much more toxic than you think. Brittaney Lynn Shane, a young woman in Alabama, recently used her Facebook page to share her personal experience of being in an emotionally abusive relationship for almost two years. See also: This startup uses photography to empower women around the world The open letter to her ex describes … [Link]
Mashable » Finding meaning in that Kanye West Twitter rant
This podcast will distract you from your creative process. In case you've been living under a rock, Kanye West went on a Twitter rant aimed at Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose on Wednesday. Amber Rose got the last laugh with her response, and Twitter users remained captivated the whole time. See also: Kanye West proves why Twitter really matters On … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Seeks Reusable Rockets For Science Experiments
Blue Origin Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket takes off Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, in November 2015 performed the first successful powered vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) of a reusable rocket, the New Shepard. Commercial rockets already launch satellites into orbit and carry supplies to the International Space Station. Now NASA has … [Link]
Mashable » Rabbits hop into your heart recreating romantic scenes from movies
Video: Taylor Jones, Alisa Stern You remember that famous scene from Lady and the Tramp, the one with the carrots? Well maybe it didn't go quite that way, but dogs aren't the only animals that fall in love — rabbits have hearts, too. So wouldn't every classic movie scene be more romantic with much longer ears? See also: Adorable kittens … [Link]
Mashable » The Java plug-in is dying, and not a moment too soon
The death of the Java plug-in is swiftly approaching as we move toward a plug-in-free Internet. Oracle announced its Java plug-in will be removed in the next development kit update, which does not yet have a release date. The announcement follows the trend of browsers removing plug-in support, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. See also: The 10 Chrome extensions you … [Link]
Mashable » Unlikely goat and tiger friendship tragically ends in fight
An unlikely animal friendship that inspired the world has tragically come to an end. The long companionship between a Siberian tiger named Amur and a goat named Timur dissolved in a fight Jan. 29 Their friendship began when Timur was placed in the tiger's habitat as part of its twice weekly live animal feedings. The goat surprised onlookers by not only … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Testing Project Loon: Concerns Are Without Factual Basis
An anonymous reader writes: In a filing submitted to the FCC, Google has stated that while concerns for health and environmental risks posed by Project Loon testing were 'genuinely held,' 'there is no factual basis for them.' Google's filing attempts to address a wide range of complaints, from environmental concerns related to increased exposure to RF and microwave radiation, to … [Link]
Mashable » Man arrested with 38 mobile phones stuffed down his trousers at a Libertines gig
LONDON — A man with 38 mobile phones stuffed down his trousers was arrested outside a Libertines gig in Birmingham on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old man, along with another man of the same age, had their trousers taped closed at the bottom of their legs. Marius Buzura and Emanuel Paraschiv, both of London, have been charged with conspiracy to steal, police … [Link]
Mashable » Curvy Barbie is way overdue. I needed her long ago.
Barbie can't fit into her dress. As much as you pull and push and beg the fabric to fit over her thick thighs and ample bottom, it won't budge. The garment, marked by her name, simply isn't made for her. It's a problem TIME magazine writer Eliana Dockterman encountered when she previewed a curvier iteration of the iconic doll, which was … [Link]
Mashable » What's the best way to practice iOS and Swift development?
In this Ask A Dev, iOS engineer Eric Miller shares what it took for him to become a lean, mean, iOS and Swift development machine, as well as how he trains every day to stay that way Like a prize fighter or competitive eater, developers have to constantly hone their coding skills if they want to vie for today's most … [Link]
Mashable » This kid on a snowboard being pulled by a drone is insane
People are coming up with all kinds of crazy sports using drones, like drone racing. But a new one called "droneboarding" might just be the most ridiculous and awesome idea involving drones yet. Droneboarding is like kiteboarding, but with a snowboard instead of a surfboard. And instead of being pulled by a power kite, you're pulled by a drone. See … [Link]
Mashable » 10 female directors you need to watch in 2016
There’s hope on the horizon for Hollywood's gender disparity problem. The statistics are still way out of whack: A 2015 study from the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego University showed, for example, that out of the top 700 films released in 2014, only 13% were directed by women See also: Women of Sundance: … [Link]
Slashdot » Privacy-Centric Linux Distro Tails Hits 2.0 Release
A_Mythago writes: The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) has finalized version 2.0, which has several improvements and updates to continue to meet their mission of preserving privacy, anonymity and circumventing censorship without a trace, using a Debian 8.0 custom live distro. More details about Edward Snowden's use of Tails and the distro itself can be found at a previous Slashdot … [Link]
Mashable » Coldplay drops 'Hymn for the Weekend' video starring Beyoncé, as it should
If your music video can star Beyoncé, it should star Beyoncé. Coldplay released the new music video for single "Hymn for the Weekend," which also features Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor. Filmed in Mumbai, the video sees the band running through colorful streets and taking part in a Holi festival. Fun fact: The billboard that shows Beyoncé's face at 15 seconds … [Link]
Mashable » Hands on with Brave, the browser with built-in ad blocking
Brave, the new web browser that removes ads and blocks third-party data tracking, is on its way to the public. After removing almost all “bad” ads from web pages, Brave will fill those spaces with its own “clean” ads in an effort to improve the user experience without completely canceling out ad revenue from websites. Brendan Eich, former CEO and co-founder … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: The Best Xbox One Bundle I have Ever Seen
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has a new Xbox One bundle that offers, the console, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Forza Horizon 2, AND a $30 Amazon Gift Card for just $349! A great deal if you were looking to buy an Xbox one! And those 3 games are actually good! –Xbox One … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When a Statue of a Polish Historical Figure Becomes Darth Vader [Pic]
Check out this statue of Jakub Wejher, founder of the city of Wejherowo, Poland (1643,) covered in snow. Yes, that statue is inadvertently cosplaying as Darth Vader. Dumny Wejher. #wejherowo #kaszuby #pomorze #pomorskie #MojeWejherowo #polska #instapoland #instapolish #igerspoland #igers #igerspolska #igersgdansk #visitpoland A photo posted by Miasto Wejherowo (@wejherowo) on Nov 24, 2015 at 11:26pm PST Kolejne wcielenie Jakuba Wejhera … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Young Geek Makes Fully Functional Full-Sized BB-8 Droid for Just $120
Watch as 17-year-old Angelo Casimiro builds a full-size BB-8 droid that actually works just like in the movie for just $120 using common household materials and an Arduino Uno microcontroller board! It might cost you a little if you buy everything you need without reusing materials you have at home, but considering how cool this project is, this is well … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Radioactive waste dogs Germany despite abandoning nuclear power
Major problems at a salt mine where 126,000 drums of radioactive debris are stored are fuelling public distrust of Germany's long-term waste disposal plans
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Mashable » Apple's free iTunes Radio is no more
As announced a few weeks ago, Apple today discontinued its ad-supported iTunes Radio. Trying to open it will now redirect you to Apple Music It's easy to see why Apple would prefer if you signed up for the streaming service, which costs $10 per month following a free 3-month trial period. "With an Apple Music membership, listeners can access dozens of … [Link]
Mashable » I use my art to combat stigma against mental illness
My mom knew something wasn’t right when I was eight years old and crying in my room. She asked what was wrong. I said, “It’s like there’s this dark cloud over my head that won’t go away." This seemed like a level of sadness that an eight-year-old shouldn’t be experiencing. I was taken to therapy, but was held back from a diagnosis until I … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Is Shuttering the Parse Developer Platform
itwbennett writes: In a blog post yesterday, Facebook announced it is shutting down the Parse developer platform as of Jan. 28, 2017, giving developers a year to move off its hosted services. This comes as a bit of a surprise, considering that just last month, Parse launched a set of new tools to help developers work with Apple's watchOS and … [Link]
Mashable » Kaley Cuoco and her snake channel Britney Spears in 'Lip Sync Battle'
Lip Sync Battle is getting weird. Thursday's battle between Josh Gad and Kaley Cucoco may have been the oddest one yet. Gad dressed up like Donald Trump and performed "I Touch Myself," by stripping, straddling a wrecking ball and making out with a Mexican version of Donald Trump who rode in on a donkey. LL Cool J will never be … [Link]
Popular Science » Tom Clancy's The Division Beta Live Stream
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Mashable » Iran says it flew a surveillance drone over U.S. aircraft carrier
Iran flew a surveillance drone over a U.S. aircraft carrier and took "precise" photographs of it as part of an ongoing naval drill, state television reported Friday. The U.S. Navy said an unarmed Iranian drone flew near a French and American carrier on Jan. 12, but couldn't confirm it was the same incident. The reported overflight by the unmanned aircraft came … [Link]
Popular Science » A Stranded Sloth, A Drone's Ice Cave Mission, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
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Mashable » Secrets from the set of Fox's 'Grease: Live'
BURBANK, Calif. — Rydell High has never looked so familiar. That's because in Fox's Grease: Live, the high school's exterior — located on the Warner Bros. lot — is the same one used in ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars (when it plays Rosewood High School) and Gilmore Girls (Stars Hollow High). The school, of course, also channels the retro vibe of the … [Link]
Mashable » Terri the turtle just flew to the Canary Islands on Bruce Dickinson's private jet
LONDON — Terri the turtle is going home. The wandering reptile, who washed up in Jersey cold and startled several weeks ago, was flown to the Canary Islands on a private jet loaned by Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson on Friday. Perhaps we should rewind a bit. See also: 'Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast' sends Eddie off on a video game … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Introduces Emojis, Live Video
An anonymous reader writes: Facebook has announced that it would roll out a new live video tool called Live, available immediately for US iPhone users, and expanding to the rest of the world and Android users over the next few weeks. It is also expanding the 'Like' button to a range of emojis called 'Reactions'. The 'Live' video service has … [Link]
Popular Science » Jibo Creator Cynthia Breazeal Is Building A Robot For Every Home
Cynthia Breazeal When NASA’s Sojourner rover landed on Mars in 1997, Cynthia Breazeal remembers thinking, “We can send robots to space, but we still don’t have ones that can ‘live’ beside us.” What’s up with that? She set out to find the answer, and in the process, pioneered the field of social robotics. This spring, Breazeal will begin shipping Jibo, … [Link]
Mashable » The widow of a violinist who played on 'Billie Jean' is about to get paid, 30 years later
LONDON — It’s taken more than three decades, but the family of a man who played in the string section for “Billie Jean” is finally going to get paid. Elizabeth Hill, the widow of violinist Reginald Hill, is at last expecting some royalty payments for his work on the track, which topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Honeybees know it’s going to rain, so work more before it starts
Busy bees put in longer hours in anticipation of a day off work because of rain. But why they do so is still a mystery
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Mashable » This goat does something way better than scream
Goats are pretty well known for yelling at people. Sure, we teach kids that they make specific animal sounds, like "baa." But this video along with countless screaming goats proves that they make whatever damn noise they feel. You do you, goat [H/T: Uproxx] Donald Trump with a London Cockney accent is as strange as it sounds Little boy has … [Link]
Mashable » Everything you'll feel while taking Pottermore's ultra-stressful Hogwarts sorting quiz
Every so often, J.K. Rowling gifts us with a new Harry Potter story or feature on Pottermore that gives our lives a little light without having to say lumos. On Thursday, one such gift appeared: an updated sorting quiz. By now, the truest of true Harry Potter fans have taken and re-taken the Pottermore quiz that tells you what house the … [Link]
Mashable » Little boy learning his ABCs gets totally flabbergasted over the letter 'w'
As much as we wish the ABC's were straightforward as a bowl of Spaghetti-o's, the truth is it's actually a whopping 26 letters. And some of them just sound crazy. Just ask John David, who was practicing the alphabet with his grandma when he stumbled upon a crazy thing called "The Letter W." John David's infectious enthusiasm has captured countless hearts … [Link]
Mashable » Storm blows bunny onto rooftop, firemen perform elaborate rescue
LONDON — Storm Gertrude is rampaging its way across Northern Ireland, sending an innocent bunny rabbit flying See also: Cow suffers from early morning, gets head stuck in chair The rabbit's hutch was caught in high winds Friday morning and blown up in the air, leaving the poor beast stranded on the roof of its owner's house. Luckily, though, help wasn't … [Link]
Slashdot » German Inventor, Innovator and Businessman Artur Fischer Dies At Age of 96
Qbertino writes: As Spiegel.de reports (German link) inventor Artur Fischer has died at the age of 96. Artur Fischer is a classic example of the innovator and businessman of post-war Germany — he invented the synchronous flash for photography, the famed Fischer Fixing (aka Screwanchor/rawlplug or "Dübel" in German) and the Fischer Technik Construction Sets with which many a nerd … [Link]
Mashable » Quasimodo is a short-spined dog that got a second chance
He may not look like the rest of the dogs, but he's still a happy little pooch. Secondhand Hounds, a nonprofit dog rescue in Minnesota, recently welcomed a special 5-year-old dog appropriately named Quasimodo, who suffers from short spine syndrome. See also: Cute puppy tricks his owner into thinking he's obedient The rescue claims that only 13 dogs in the world … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. and UK spied on Israel drones for years
U.S and British intelligence cracked the codes of Israeli drones operating in the Middle East and monitored their surveillance feeds for almost 20 years, according to documents leaked by aEdward Snowden and published in international media on Friday. Reports by the German daily Der Spiegel and the investigative website The Intercept said the details emerged from documents leaked by Snowden, the … [Link]
Mashable » Oxford University college refuses to remove 'racist' statue
LONDON — An Oxford University college says it will not remove a statue of 19th-century politician Cecil Rhodes that has sparked protests from students who call it an emblem of imperialism and racism. The governing body of Oriel College said that after "careful consideration" it had decided to keep the statue, but would add "a clear historical context to explain why … [Link]
Mashable » How Giphy got its start: The 2 guys behind the great GIF search engine
One afternoon in December, Giphy’s two dozen staff members gathered around a long picnic table in their Lower East Side Manhattan office for a year-in-review meeting. The multicolored Christmas lights and six packs of Shiner Bock in the spacious, ninth-floor room made for a festive vibe — as did the 3D poster of a cat dangling from a wine bottle. Alex … [Link]
Mashable » India's external affairs ministry criticises Bollywood film 'Airlift' for factual inaccuracies
It’s not everyday that the government offers its feedback on a film, but a Bollywood film on the largest air evacuation in history has elicited such a response. India's external affairs ministry has criticised Airlift for taking artistic liberties with actual events. Released last week, Airlift has been inspired by the mass evacuation of 176 thousand stranded Indians during the Iraq-Kuwait … [Link]
Mashable » You can now wear pajamas to work and look super stylish
True morning story: It's time to change out of your cozy pajamas into crisp, often rigid business wear. But what if you didn't have to? Entrepreneurs Julia Ford-Carther and Rosaria Chozas thought long and hard about that question and co-founded what they call "Bammies," a new apparel line that mixes sleepwear and workwear. The brand's name comes from "business jammies" and … [Link]
Mashable » Little boy has the saddest rocket launch ever
After getting a good running start with a childish enthusiasm most adults could only hope to regain, this astronaut in training quickly realizes that the world simply isn't fair when his rocket launch doesn't quite live up to expectations Don't worry kid, even the pros have trouble launching their rockets. Naive squirrel gets tempted by the dark side, becomes Stormtrooper … [Link]
Mashable » Naive squirrel gets tempted by the dark side, becomes Stormtrooper
The temptations of the dark side were just too much for this squirrel. You can call it a Stormsquirrel or a Squirreltrooper, but the result is the same either way — just one more innocent soul that's been corrupted. See also: Milkshake Squirrel is the latest snacking rodent you'll fall in love with Don't let the following gif fool you, … [Link]
Mashable » Color-melting hair seamlessly replaces the ombré trend
The ombré hair trend has evolved since its popular inception in 2000 — thanks, Aaliyah. The dyeing technique escalated into a full-on fad in 2014. It seemed that everywhere you looked your eyes met with a head full of transitionally colored locks. Two years have passed, and we now have next the generation of ombré — color-melting. This new dyeing technique … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is now 15% cheaper in New York City
New Yorkers, rejoice: Starting 7 a.m. Friday, Uber is slashing its prices in New York City by approximately 15% The base fare for the company's UberX service has dropped from $3 to $2.55, and the per minute rate has dropped from $0.40 to $0.35, while the mile rate has dropped from $2.15 to $1.75. See also: No one was happy about … [Link]
Mashable » The bros who love Bernie Sanders have become a sexist mob
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders' rapid response director Mike Casca made a plea to his candidate's supporters this week: Stop with the trolling. Sanders has narrowed the gap with Hillary Clinton, in part by harnessing the anger of voters who are unhappy with the status quo. See also: Bernie Sanders launches 'Feel the Bern' Snapchat filters in lead up to Iowa caucuses … [Link]
Mashable » People are now asking for 'grandpa tattoos' when getting inked
LONDON — From full tattoo sleeves, to barely-there, single-needle tats; when it comes to tattoo trends, we've seen it all. And now we're turning back the clock — to what our grandparents were into "People don't want the tattoos their dad had, they want the tattoos their granddad had," Lal Hardy, who set up his north London tattoo studio New Wave … [Link]
Mashable » James Murdoch becomes chairman of Sky
James Murdoch will be taking over as chairman of the board for European broadcaster Sky, a move that will renew speculation that his family's media empire will try to take over the company, in which it already has a stake. The 43-year-old is the second son of tycoon Rupert Murdoch, whose family assets include The Wall Street Journal, Fox News and … [Link]
Mashable » End of an era: Land Rover Defender production stops today
Today is truly the end of an era. The last of the current generation Land Rover Defenders rolled off the assembly line today in Solihull, England, where the iconic 4×4 has been produced continuously for 68 years. Since 1948, Land Rover has built and sold over 2 million Series (the predecessor to the Defender) and Defenders. You can take a visual … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 29 January 2016
LTE Weaknesses (PDF) — Shmoocon talk about how weak LTE is: lots of unencrypted exchanges between handset and basestation, cheap and easy to fake up a basestation. Analyzo — Find and Compare the Best Tools for your Startup it claims. … [Link]
Mashable » Elderly British people are using water pistols to fend off aggressive swans
Swans may look harmless — regal, even — but beneath that snowy white plumage they're basically just the thugs of the avian world. The older residents of Hope Mill Park in Stroud, Gloucestershire, know this all too well. They've been plagued by antisocial swans to such an extent recently that they've had to resort to using water pistols to fend … [Link]
Mashable » Court refuses British heterosexual couple's civil partnership bid
LONDON — A heterosexual couple challenging the ban on opposite-sex civil partnerships has lost their battle in the High Court. New parents Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, from Hammersmith, west London, were pursuing a claim against the government's equalities office, calling for a judicial review of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, which currently prevents heterosexual couples from entering into such a … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump with a London Cockney accent is as strange as it sounds
So last month we heard what Donald Trump might sound like if he had a British accent, and it was sort of surreal — but not nearly as surreal as he sounds with a Cockney accent. See also: Hey America, you may be sleepwalking into a Donald Trump presidency Peter Serafinowicz has dubbed over a video of Trump talking up … [Link]
Mashable » Sony reports big jump in sales thanks to PlayStation 4
TOKYO — Sony Corp. reported a 33.5% jump in quarterly profit as sales improved in its PlayStation 4 video game business. Tokyo-based Sony kept its full-year profit projection unchanged Friday at 140 billion yen ($1.2 billion), which would be a reversal from red ink in the previous fiscal year. See also: The PlayStation 4 is finally a proper home media center … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Dorsey tries to rally Twitter staff after epically brutal week
Nearly half of Twitter's top executives are on their way out the door — some heading to direct competitors like Instagram. The stock is in free fall with one analyst calling it "total junk." And industry watchers are wondering when or if the social network will start significantly growing its user base again In short, it's been a pretty lousy week … [Link]
Mashable » Next year's iPhone might have advanced wireless charging
Though many of its competitors added some type of wireless charging to their smartphones, Apple never added the feature to its iPhone. But in 2017, according to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple might start adding an advanced type of wireless charging — one that works over a distance — to its gadgets Commonly seen devices that support wireless charging today, … [Link]
Mashable » Acura shows off its new NSX 'supercar' in avant-garde Super Bowl ad
Acura is debuting its new NSX supercar in a wordless, classic rock-backed 30-second commercial released on Friday. See also: Jerry Seinfeld won't be getting the first $205,700 Acura NSX after all The spot — the car brand's first appearance at the Big Game since its 2012 ad featuring Jerry Seinfeld — artfully showcases various design aspects of the NSX against vivid … [Link]
Mashable » These are the first driverless cars in London
LONDON — London's first fully driverless cars have just been revealed. The automated pods are set to be adapted from the shuttles that currently run up and down tracks at Heathrow, driving out on the real streets of Greenwich later this summer. Three British companies, Westfield Sportscars, Heathrow Enterprises and Oxbotica, have joined the GATEway project consortium to develop the pods … [Link]
Mashable » Singapore firm fined over arms shipment to North Korea
SINGAPORE — A Singapore shipping company was punished on Friday for aiding a shipment of fighter jets and surface-to-air missile systems from Cuba to North Korea in 2013. The company wired money that was used to help facilitate the shipment, violating U.N. sanctions that prohibit sending arms or resources to build arms to the hermit state. The haul, hidden under heaps … [Link]
Mashable » The 12 most WTF moments from Zayn Malik's 'Pillowtalk' music video
Warning: There's some mildly NSFW nudity in the gifs below. LONDON — So Zayn Malik's new music video dropped late Thursday night, and it's a fair bit different from the light-hearted videos he used to pump out with One Direction back in the day. See also: Zayn Malik on One Direction: 'I never really wanted to be there' When you break … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands line up in the rain for Guangzhou's new Apple store
Thousands waited in the rain for the opening of a new Apple store in Guangzhou on Thursday. The sheer turnout and enthusiasm of the Chinese public for Apple goods should reassure the company that its faith in China has been well placed. 
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Image: ChinaFotoPressSee also: Apple is releasing a red and gold Watch just for Chinese New Year Guangzhou … [Link]
Mashable » How Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor became a part of Coldplay's next video featuring Beyoncé
Last year, Coldplay's video shooting and impromptu gig in India had surprised many fans. Turns out that the band had asked Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor to star in their forthcoming music video "Hymn for the Weekend", which also features vocals by Beyoncé. See also: Beyoncé brings the party on Coldplay's 'Hymn For The Weekend' Coldplay is likely to have shot the … [Link]
Mashable » This 72-year-old grandfather's yoga moves will put yours to shame
Proving that age is just a number is Le Mingchao, a 72-year-old yoga instructor based in Hangzhou, China. The flexible grandfather, affectionately called "Teacher Le" by his students, enjoys minor celebrity status in his hometown where he teaches yoga for free, three times a week. See also: This 85-year-old man is China's most stylish grandfather Le told China News that he … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn Malik gets close to Gigi Hadid in trippy new 'Pillowtalk' music video
It's here, folks. Zayn Malik has dropped the music video for his new single "Pillowtalk," and it's as impressively steamy as the title would suggest. There's a half-naked woman covered with a flower, two women boxing in nothing but high heels, and — of course — lots of Malik and Gigi Hadid, who alternate between fighting, kissing, and — for … [Link]
Mashable » A cute tiger-spotted marsupial hung in this Aussie bathroom and made a mess
Australian animals like to make themselves at home, by moving into the most inappropriate places. Recently, snakes have been setting up shop in inappropriate areas, such as under a fridge. This time around, it's a much cuter looking guest, a rare tiger quoll. It's definitely not the cleanest, messing up this couple's home in the New South Wales town of Raymond … [Link]
Mashable » 'I never let them play with my ass': Kanye West on that Amber Rose tweet
Someone’s been late-night tweeting A whole day after Kanye West's (swiftly deleted) Twitter rant at Wiz Khalifa, the rapper has finally responded to that personal grenade of a tweet from his ex-girlfriend and Khalifa's ex-wife Amber Rose See also: A detailed history of Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa's beef A quick recap: West tweeted the name change for his new album, … [Link]
Mashable » The reclusive American heiress who is Australia's richest person
Australia’s former richest person, Gina Rinehart, has been pushed off her opulent perch by an American recluse On Thursday, Forbes announced Blair Parry-Okeden, an American heiress who lives in seclusion on a property in the rural Australian area of Scone, is the richest woman Down Under. The 66-year-old Parry-Okeden is worth a cool A$12.49 billion (US$8.8 billion), topping Rinehart's A$12.1 billion … [Link]
Mashable » 11-year-old girl calls out Australian Prime Minister over same-sex marriage
An 11-year-old girl has lambasted Australia's prime minister for calling for a costly popular vote on same-sex marriage. Isabella Mills, who has two mums, appeared on The Project on Thursday night, to share her views very publicly with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull regarding a proposed plebiscite — or popular vote — on same-sex marriage. See also: Australia's Prime Minister catches a … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how you can watch 'The X-Files' if you're not in America
If you're sick of your local television station screwing you around when it comes to Season 10 of The X-Files, then we have a legal workaround for you. You might already be familiar with the idea of an unblocker to access overseas video-on-demand services, but here's a little more detail on how to get things going so you can be watching … [Link]
Mashable » Pentagon chief seeks to improve family leave, child care
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled a series of family-friendly proposals for the military that would increase parental leave, child care and health care coverage to bolster efforts to recruit and retain high-quality service members. Carter told a Pentagon news conference that he will double the length of fully paid maternity leave for female service members and work with Congress … [Link]
Mashable » J.W. Anderson to reinvent the boring work shirt into 6 new pieces
If you've always thought the only way dress up a boring work shirt is to borrow your boyfriend's and wear it oversized, then get ready to watch a reinvention. Northern Irish designer J.W. Anderson, who made a name for himself with his knitwear and androgynous designs, is teaming up with online fashion retailer, Net-a-porter, to produce a capsule range centred around … [Link]
Mashable » 30-feet-long dead whale washes up on Mumbai's Juhu beach
In another incident of whale beaching in India, a 30-feet-long dead Bryde's whale washed up on Mumbai's popular Juhu beach on Thursday night. Experts say the whale, weighing around four tonnes, had died at sea. See also: Over 100 whales stranded after washing up on India's southern coast The whale was first spotted by joggers last night, and huge crowds of … [Link]
Mashable » Trump's raucous rally steals thunder from GOP debate
DES MOINES, IOWA — Donald Trump had all the fun with his very own raucous crowd, while down the road his opponents tried to shake off a collective case of “low energy" on the debate stage. Trump's hastily scheduled rally "for the veterans" drew huge crowds that waited for hours to get through a lone metal detector. Hundreds stuck outside stayed … [Link]
Mashable » Supermarket's 'fill in the blank' campaign brings on immature humour
If you're the type of person who enjoys answering "your mum" at any question or takes pleasure in writing "8008135" on the calculator, then this Australian supermarket is about to satiate those needs. ALDI Australia posted a "fill in the blank" ad on its Twitter page on Friday afternoon, hoping to inspire appreciation for the company's various delicious and well-priced products. … [Link]
Mashable » Jefferson Airplane's Paul Kantner dies at 74
SAN FRANCISCO — Paul Kantner, an original member of the seminal 1960s rock band Jefferson Airplane and the eventual leader of successor group Jefferson Starship, has died at age 74. Kantner, who had survived close brushes with death as a younger man and recovered from a heart attack last year, died at a San Francisco hospital on Thursday after falling ill … [Link]
Mashable » A bloody war is coming to 'The 100' — and we are so ready
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the conclusion to The 100's Season 3 two-part premiere. Things are going to get bloody on The 100. An army marches. A queen-commander surveys her legions from the torn-open peak of a crumbling skyscraper. War drums. Kidnapped royalty. Torched treaties. The Grounders are going to war. See also: Here's why you should be watching 'The 100,' if you're not already … [Link]
Mashable » Oregon militia leader Ammon Bundy gets his own jailbird-themed doughnut
The ongoing occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon has divided public opinion for weeks, and now a doughnut commemorating the arrest of the group's leader is doing the same Two days after Ammon Bundy was arrested and booked in a Portland-area jail Tuesday night, famed Portland bakery Voodoo Doughnut posted a photo to its Instagram Thursday of a … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump doesn't need a debate stage to get the attention
DES MOINES, IOWA — Donald Trump stirred the pot again by bailing on Thursday night's Republican presidential debate and holding his own competing event just 10 minutes away at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. But for all of the hype surrounding his opposition rally, the Republican front-runner spent less than 15 minutes actually addressing voters. See also: Ted Cruz openly … [Link]
Mashable » Australia, bow down to message from David Bowie in the lightning
Lightning struck the focal point of Sydney, Australia during a wild storm on Friday afternoon — and it seems there was a starman waiting in the sky. One lucky storm watcher, Mike Morrow, caught the money shot of the Sydney Tower being struck by lightning and posted the image to his Instagram account. It wasn't long until bored Sydneysiders decided it … [Link]
Mashable » And the winner of the GOP debate is … Megyn Kelly
On a stage with several experienced candidates debating their way into the favor of the public, the winner was….Megyn Kelly Kelly, the Fox News anchor and lightning rod for Donald Trump's hate, came into Thursday night's debate under plenty of pressure. Not that you could have sensed it Debuting a sleek, powerful new look, Kelly's moderation of the Republican presidential debate … [Link]
Mashable » Fox News debate proceeds flawlessly without Donald Trump
The first question of Thursday night's Republican presidential debate, poised by Megyn Kelly, did not dance around the fact that the leading candidate for the GOP nomination as not on the stage Instead, her first question focused on "the elephant not in the room." So did the second question. After that, however, the debate, moderated by Fox News anchors Kelly, Bret … [Link]
Mashable » He's not on the stage, but Donald Trump's still in control of the debate
DES MOINES, IOWA — Donald Trump seems to be getting exactly what he wants, with his absence leaving a sleepy debate in his wake. Trump's move to take his circus across town has sucked much of the oxygen out of Fox News's debate, with policy taking center stage and few of the flashy and dramatic exchanges that dominated past debates. With … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing footage of lightning striking Sydney's Centrepoint Tower, twice
Can you hear that thunder? You better run and take cover, because that's the sound of lightning hitting parts of Sydney, Australia on Friday afternoon See also: Australia's Prime Minister catches a tram, no one seems to care who he is In the wild storm that swept across the city, the iconic Sydney Tower (formerly known as Centrepoint) suffered a direct … [Link]
Mashable » 10,000+ year-old mammoth bones found beneath OSU football stadium endzone
If a touchdown is six points and an extra point is one, how many points is the discovery of ancient mammoth bones? A construction crew renovating Reser Stadium at Oregon State University made a surprising discovery on January 25 when they unearthed the femur bone of a mammoth 10-feet beneath the north end zone. See also: Nearly complete mammoth skeleton found … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz openly mocks Trump by threatening to leave Fox News debate
Ted Cruz took a little jab at Donald Trump during Thursday's Republican presidential debate after arguing with Chris Wallace, a Fox News journalist that was also helping to moderate the event. Less than half an hour into the debate, Cruz began to argue about the rules of the debate, noting that he had not been allowed to respond to attacks leveled … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot and SourceForge Sold, Now Under New Management
kodiaktau writes with a link to today's announcement that DHI Group, Inc. (which you might know better as Dice, the company that bought Slashdot and sister site SourceForge in 2012) today announced that it completed the sale of its Slashdot and SourceForge businesses (together referred to as 'Slashdot Media') to BIZX, LLC in a transaction that closed on January 27, … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2244: Zuck cares!
Who says only 4 people care about you on Facebook? [Link]
Mashable » FBI video shows deadly shooting of Oregon militia member Robert LaVoy Finicum
Editor's note: Videos included in this post show graphic imagery, including the shooting death of one militia member. The FBI has released a grainy aerial video of the traffic stop Tuesday afternoon that led to the capture of the Oregon militia leader and the shooting death of one member, Robert LaVoy Finicum The roughly 25-minute video follows two vehicles carrying … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz mocks Donald Trump's best one-liners in debate opener
DES MOINES, IOWA — Ted Cruz was happy to play Donald Trump's understudy as the Trump-less Republican debate kicked off, mockingly quoting Trump's greatest hits against him and his fellow candidates before asking debate moderators to move on to the issues "I’m a maniac. And everyone on this stage is stupid, fat and ugly, and Ben you’re a terrible surgeon. Now … [Link]
Mashable » Burger King wants to butter your burger big time
In case you're looking for a way to indulge now that everyone is buried under layers of winter coats, there's a new way to eat lunch that ensures you are getting your weekly dose of calories in one fell swoop Burger King's representatives confirmed to Mashable the restaurant will feature its Extra Long Buttery Cheeseburger nationwide on menus by Monday, Feb. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Facebook Shuts Down Parse, Shocking Developers
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Mashable » Tesla is working on multiple variations of the Model 3
We’ve been waiting for a mass market Model 3 from Tesla for a while now. Turns out, we might get more than just an affordable all-electric sedan. And we might get a crossover version, too. See also: Faraday Future's 1,000-horsepower concept car should make Tesla very, very nervous "Tesla will be able to build multiple variations on the third generation platform, … [Link]
Slashdot » Desktop 3D Printers Shown To Emit Hazardous Gases and Particles
An anonymous reader writes: A new study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology by researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology and The University of Texas at Austin sheds more light on potentially harmful emissions from desktop FDM 3D printers. The researchers measured emissions of both ultrafine particles (UFPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from 5 commercially available polymer-extrusion 3D … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the GOP debate and Donald Trump's event side by side
WASHINGTON — GOP front-runner Donald Trump is protesting the Fox News Republican primary debate Thursday, and is instead hosting his own event nearby to raise money for veterans. The events are both taking place at the same time in Iowa. Trump hopes his event, which he says is raising money for veterans, will pull viewers away from Fox News and embarrass … [Link]
Mashable » Protected coral reef damaged by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's yacht
Microsoft cofounder — and supporter of conservation efforts — Paul Allen is in hot water because the anchor chain on his 300-foot yacht is being blamed for heavy damage to a huge swath of protected coral in the Cayman Islands. See also: Microsoft's Paul Allen launches major conservation project during 'shark week' According to a report by the Cayman News Service, … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Successfully Tests Crew Dragon Landing Parachutes
SpaceX successfully tested out the parachute system it plans to use to land its Crew Dragon spaceship safely back on Earth today. By using a "mass simulator," SpaceX was able to replicate the weight and shape of the spacecraft. According to NASA, "Later tests will grow progressively more realistic to simulate as much of the actual conditions and processes the … [Link]
Mashable » Ziggy the baby monkey was named for David Bowie and will steal your heart
Prepare to have your heartstrings pulled Not only is baby Ziggy, a two-week-old Guereza colubus monkey, named for the late David Bowie and his Ziggy Stardust character, but the fuzzy little guy is absolutely adorable to boot See also: Cincinnati Zoo named its newest baby penguin Bowie Ziggy was born at the Saint Louis Zoo on Jan. 10, the same … [Link]
Mashable » Australia's Prime Minister catches a tram, no one seems to care who he is
In other nations, you'd expect top political leaders to be travelling in a convoy of dark cars, surrounded by hordes of law enforcement and secret service-type figures. Not in Australia. Its prime minister is content with just hopping on the tram between engagements, while the public does not even bat an eyelid. See also: Meet the Australian trying to get his … [Link]
Mashable » Woman accidentally matches an armchair. How embarrassing.
It turns out there are multiple ways to make your outfit match the spaces you hang out in. After one woman's photo went viral due to her uncanny resemblance to a hotel hallway, another Imgur user countered with her own photo in which she blends seamlessly into an old armchair. See also: A girl misused a bath oil and now she's … [Link]
Mashable » This is how you live stream on Facebook
Are you ready to live stream on Facebook? After rolling out first to celebrities and then to a relative handful of regular users, Facebook's live video streaming feature is now a part of everyone's Facebook experience. See also: GoPro's integration with Periscope is a live-streaming dream come true It's easy to use and will be familiar to anyone who has tried … [Link]
Mashable » Fine Brothers react when backlash over 'React' videos licensing gets heated
LOS ANGELES — Now it's The Fine Brothers who are having to react. The duo behind the hugely popular "React" videos is licensing the brand to other creators, and #TeamInternet is divided. Or maybe just a little confused about what the deal actually means for them. See also: YouTube creators can now make their own 'React' videos, thanks to Fine Brothers … [Link]
Mashable » Carly Fiorina: 'What Bill Clinton did, I would have left him long ago'
Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina unleashed a new, highly personal attack on Hillary Clinton at a debate Thursday night, saying if her husband did "what Bill Clinton did, I would have left him long ago." Fiorina went on to unleash a string of one-liners about Clinton, who has been the primary focus of her ire during debates and on the campaign … [Link]
Mashable » Prankster tweaks S.F. Super Bowl sign to read 'Sup Bro'
SAN FRANCISCO — Super Bowl 50 is still more than a week away. It will be played more than an hour's drive from San Francisco proper, yet NFL marketing has, predictably, already plastered much of San Francisco. San Franciscans, however, aren't taking it without a fight See also: Microsoft and the NFL's $400 million marketing fumble Among the many aggressively Super … [Link]
Mashable » Zoolander struts his stuff, makes Sydney Harbour Bridge his catwalk
If there was a hot male model that could melt steel beams, then Derek Zoolander might just be it. Actor Ben Stiller donned his Zoolander guise and strutted on top of the iconic Australian landmark, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, as part of a promo campaign for the sequel to the hit comedy film The star even had a Hawaiian themed … [Link]
Mashable » Pluto's atmosphere takes center stage in new NASA photo
A new photo of Pluto's atmosphere makes the invisible visible. The new image, taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft in July, shows the blue ring of the dwarf planet's atmosphere as it would appear in the infrared — a kind of light invisible to the human eye. While the photo may not look quite as dramatic as some other images … [Link]
Mashable » Who is Jim Gilmore? Twitter wants to know
WASHINGTON — Who is Jim Gilmore? Yes, that guy on the Fox News undercard debate stage Thursday night was not a debate crasher. He is, in fact, a GOP presidential candidate seeking his party's nomination. Gilmore's presence on stage led to quite a few quizzical comments online, with his name even trending on Twitter — likely thanks to viewers wondering who … [Link]
Slashdot » Attackers Use Microsoft Office To Push BlackEnergy Malware
itwbennett writes: Researchers at SentinelOne reverse engineered the latest variant of the BlackEnergy 3 rootkit (the same malware used in recent attacks against Ukraine's critical infrastructure) and found indicators that suggest it is being used by insiders and that it is the byproduct of a nation-sponsored campaign. 'BlackEnergy 3 exploits an Office 2013 vulnerability that was patched some time ago, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Decades-long heatwaves may hit Europe as climate change bites
A study of European climate over the past 2000 years suggests the continent faces a future of rollercoaster extremes
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Slashdot » Researchers Use CRISPR To Repair Genetic Defect That Causes Blindness
hypnosec writes: In what has been claimed to be the first use of gene editing technique CRISPR for replacement of a defective gene associated with a sensory disease, researchers have repaired a genetic defect that causes blindness. The research that led to successful editing of defective genes responsible for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) – an inherited condition that causes the retina … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Neil DeGrasse Tyson Slams Rapper and Flat-Earther B.o.B
Rapper B.o.B. recently admitted he thinks our planet is flat. Here is Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s response to this absurdity. “Listen, B.o.B, once and for all. The Earth looks flat because: 1) You’re not far enough away at your size, and 2) Your size isn’t large enough relative to Earth to notice any curvature at all.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson [The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Solo vs Kylo (How Han Should Have Reacted) [Video]
SPOILER ALERT. Seriously, I shouldn’t have to write this anymore, but I’ll still do it until the end of the month just in case. [levellord] The post Solo vs Kylo (How Han Should Have Reacted) [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Couple loses wedding ring, finds it in unusual place
Finding a lost wedding ring will bring a sense of relief to any couple. Until the moment you realize it's currently working its way through your kid's digestive track Redditor iamclarkgriswold, who we will referred to as Clark Griswold for the remainder of this article, shared a photo of his son's x-ray to the subreddit r/pics on Thursday. In the middle … [Link]
Mashable » What you need to know about kickass Republican debate moderator Megyn Kelly
Megyn Kelly had spent less than two years as a general assignment reporter for local Washington D.C. television stations when she caught the eye of veteran journalist Brit Hume. "Please, just look at the tape," Hume recalled telling Fox News head Roger Ailes Ailes, who had built Fox News into a cable news behemoth and an influential piece of the Republican … [Link]
Mashable » Chandler Bing owes Julia Roberts a call today, according to 'Friends' canon
So no one told you your date with Julia Roberts was gonna go this way… Before Chandler and Monica fell in TV love, he had an ill-fated love affair with Julia Roberts on Friends. It ended, as great romances do, with Chandler having no choice but to steal a bathroom door to cover his naked body with when exiting a fancy … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Reynolds encourages men to scratch their balls (for health reasons)
For many men, ball fondling is key to physical health. Nobody knows this better than actor Ryan Reynolds (and thousands of doctors worldwide). The Deadpool star made a video, released today, encouraging men to practice regular ball scratching — okay, the technical term is "monthly testicular exams." Men can perform such exams with or without the assistance of a doctor. … [Link]
Slashdot » The Widely Reported ISIS Encrypted Messaging App Is Not Real
blottsie writes: Despite widespread reports to the contrary, an app created for Islamic State militants to send private encrypted messages does not exist, a week-long Daily Dot investigation found. All of the media articles on the Alrawi app showed screenshots of a different app entirely, one that is a glorified RSS reader with a totally different name. The Defense One … [Link]
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