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 » SAG Awards 2016: See every beautiful and bad red carpet look
We imagine the majority of spent Saturday night assessing the fashion wins and fails of the sixth most important award show of award season. We sure did. But for the woeful few who missed the Screen Actors Guild Awards, we've complied the most beautiful and most cringeworthy looks from the Hollywood occasion See also: 'Straight Outta Compton,' 'Trumbo' get boost from … [Link]
Slashdot » ACLU Sues Anaheim Police For Public Records On Cell Phone Surveillance
New submitter Lacey Waymire writes: The ACLU of Northern California is suing for a release of public records regarding Anaheim police's use of cell phone surveillance devices. "We don't think any surveillance devices, particularly these sorts of invasive cell phone surveillance devices, should ever be acquired or used without intense public debate and the adoption of safeguards to ensure they … [Link]
Mashable » The hunt for 2 escaped California inmates is now over
SANTA ANA, California — A tip from an observant man led San Francisco police to catch two escaped inmates who had been on the run for more than a week, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said Saturday. San Francisco police were responding about 8:50 a.m. Saturday to an unrelated call when a man said he saw a parked white van that … [Link]
Slashdot » A Legal Name Change Puts 'None of the Above' On Canadian Ballot
PolygamousRanchKid writes: The ballot to fill a legislative seat in Canada next month includes none of the above—and it's a real person. Sheldon Bergson, 46, had his name legally changed to Above Znoneofthe and is now a candidate for the Ontario legislature, the CBC reports. The election is Feb. 11. The ballot lists candidates in alphabetical order by surname so … [Link]
Mashable » 'RollerCoaster Tycoon' is back for 2016, vomiting customers and all
It’s been over a decade since the last proper PC release in the once-triumphant RollerCoaster Tycoon series. The world has changed since 2004, but one thing that’s still the same: gamers’ desire for creative world-building simulationsRollerCoaster Tycoon World is building on its fan-favorite foundations with some modern twists, as well as inspiration from an unexpected source. The basics of RollerCoaster Tycoon … [Link]
Mashable » Innovative kid uses race car toy to help with his loose tooth problem
Who needs the tooth fairy when you've got innovation on your side? This creative kid took matters into his own hands, using a motorized race car track to help remove his loose tooth His reaction leads us to believe he'll be a dentist one day. Overloaded tricycle zipping through Shanghai will have you biting your nails Relive every Best Picture … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk To Unveil Mars Spacecraft Later This Year, For 2025 Flight
frank249 writes: Fox News is reporting that Space X and Tesla CEO Elon Musk expects to unveil plans for the spacecraft that would send humans to Mars within a decade. Speaking at an event in Hong Kong, Musk said he was 'hoping to describe the architecture' of the spacecraft at the International Astronautical Conference in Mexico in late September. "That … [Link]
Mashable » This gun can stop small rogue drones without destroying them
We’ve seen a couple of brute force anti-drone devices designed to snatch the tiny machines out of the sky, but Battelle's DroneDefender is one of the first to do it with an invisible beam delivered in an ultraportable, gun-like form The device uses radio control frequency disruption to halt and bring down drones in a way that keeps the drone intact … [Link]
Mashable » Iowans try to explain Iowa caucuses to the rest of us
What does caucusing actually mean? And who actually does the caucusing? Mashable asked real Iowans in Des Moines the tough questions about caucuses. Read more: http://on.mash.to/1KNNs3X Read more…More about Us World, Politics, Us, Iowa Caucuses, and 2016 Campaign
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Mashable » The Iowa Caucuses: Live updates
The presidential nomination process officially kicks off Monday when Iowa Republicans and Democrats hold their first-in-the-nation caucuses in the 99 counties across the state. Mashable's Juana Summers, Megan Specia and Cameron Joseph are on the ground in Iowa covering the final sprint to Monday's caucuses. Stick with us until there's a winner! (function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]~ ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));Have something … [Link]
Mashable » This punderful game will replace Cards Against Humanity at your next party
Prepare to enter the Punderdome. A new card game set for release in July is bound to become your new go-to party game. Appropriately called Punderdome, the game is designed to entertain groups of friends by making them groan at bad jokes as they all pun the night away. SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars' fan creates cookbook complete with out-of-this-world puns … [Link]
Mashable » Weed-infused 'female suppositories' are a thing now
You can now add marijuana-infused "female suppositories" to your list of things to comfort you during that time of the month, right there along with the chocolates and the rom-coms. FORIA is a company that creates cannabis products to enhance one's health and happiness. See also: 'Stoner Sloth' tells Australian kids to stop smoking weed, people think it's hilarious "Bring to … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Does Twitter Refuse To Shut Down Donald Trump?
Lauren Weinstein writes: The conclusion appears inescapable. Twitter apparently has voluntarily chosen to 'look the other way' while Donald Trump spews forth a trolling stream of hate and other abuses that would cause any average Twitter user to be terminated in a heartbeat. There's always room to argue the proprietary or desirability of any given social media content terms of … [Link]
Mashable » Saturn's rings fan out beautifully in new photo
Saturn's dazzling rings stretch out in a new photo taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Cassini snapped the unprocessed image on Jan. 28 as the spacecraft observed Saturn and its distinctive rings, and it was received on the ground on Jan. 29. SEE ALSO: Cassini sees 3 beautiful crescent moons from Saturn According to NASA, Cassini has taken more than 360,000 … [Link]
Mashable » Mariah Carey jokes her 35-carat engagement ring is 'so heavy, I can't lift my arm'
Nope, we didn't miss a decimal point — Mariah Carey just got engaged and with it came a 35-carat engagement ring The singer, who is set to wed billionaire James Packer, recently showed off her huge, emerald-cut diamond center stone ring — designed by Wilfredo Rosado — on the red carpet See also: Engagement rings are about to look a lot … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Tattoo: When Princess Leia Meets Disney’s Haunted Mansion
Visalia, California-based tattooer Mae La Roux created this beautiful tattoo on a client using artwork by Karen Hallion, and I have to say, I totally love how this one combines Star Wars and the portraits in Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Coming up…. Amazing artwork by @karenhallionart. #teaser #starwars #starwarstattoo #missmae #tightropegirl #hauntedmansion #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneytattooartist #disney #disneytattoo #princessleia #karenhallion A photo … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The X-Files Theme Gets an A Capella Cover [Video]
An a capella cover the of the X-Files theme by the folks over at The Warp Zone. [The Warp Zone] The post The X-Files Theme Gets an A Capella Cover [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Game Trailer: Super Mario Money Maker [Video]
From the company that’s just now figuring out how the internet works, comes the game where they finally got tired of making Mario titles and said “you know what, **** it, just make the levels yourself”. Super Mario Maker! [Smosh Games] The post Honest Game Trailer: Super Mario Money Maker [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Witness (PS4) – Before You Buy
Everyone is drooling over the new puzzle game The Witness, yet so few seem to know what it is about or what you do. Gameranx threw together this nice little video explaining some of the games finer details and letting you gamers know if The Witness is just what you are looking for or a game you should skip. The … [Link]
Slashdot » Project Neon Will Bring Users Up-to-Date KDE Packages
sfcrazy writes: [Kubuntu founder Jonathan Riddell] is going to announce a new project at FOSDEM that brings the KDE experience to users. There is Fedora that offers latest from Gnome, but there is no such distro that offers the same level of integration with KDE software; yes, there is openSUSE but it offers KDE as an option. So Kubuntu based … [Link]
Mashable » Jeff Goldblum's doppelgänger will make you think you're seeing double
Hold onto your butts — there are two Jeff Goldblums Reddit user arsf1357 shared a picture of his family friend, who looks like a spitting image of Goldblum, posing alongside the actor, and the Internet is having a hard time figuring out who is the real celebrity See also: Swedish bartender strongly resembles a '90s Leonardo DiCaprio At least we know … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » PokeBowl XX [Comic]
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Slashdot » Sensitive Information Can Be Revealed From Tor Hidden Services On Apache
Patrick O'Neill writes: A common configuration mistake in Apache, the most popular Web server software in the world, can allow anyone to look behind the curtains on a hidden server to see everything from total traffic to active HTTP requests. When an hidden service reveals the HTTP requests, it's revealing every file—a Web page, picture, movie, .zip, anything at all—that's … [Link]
Mashable » British astronaut Tim Peake proves he's your space dad on Twitter
British astronaut Tim Peake is proving that even a dad in space is still a dad when it comes to social media. As any good dad on the internet would, Peake, who is currently spending six months on the International Space Station, shared a little video of himself cooking a breakfast of rehydrated scrambled eggs in the space lab. SEE … [Link]
Popular Science » The Month In Plagues: Zika Virus, Bugs In Your Home, And More
CDC/ Cynthia Goldsmith Zika virus Your monthly roundup of infestations, contagions, and controls. In infectious disease news Zika virus is all over the news, thanks to a pandemic spreading across South and Central America. Most symptoms are relatively benign, but health officials worry the virus may be linked to rare birth defects and other complications, although the connection is far … [Link]
Mashable » No one has solved this British spy agency's doozy of a Christmas puzzle
LONDON — Thousands of aspiring codebreakers have tried, but no one has yet succeeded in solving the British spy agency's doozy of a Christmas puzzle. With not long to go before the deadline of 11:59 p.m. GMT deadline on Jan. 31, GCHQ advises wannabes to team up if they want to get through the five stages of the challenge. (Or seek … [Link]
Mashable » Liz Cheney to run for Congress in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The elder daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney is running for Congress. Liz Cheney has filed federal election documents showing she's running for Wyoming's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. See also: This White House makeover for President Trump is tasteful and understated Campaign officials say she plans to formally announce Monday in Gillette, Wyoming. … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Shryne, Thumbly, 'Super Phantom Cat' and more
With Facebook rolling out its live streaming abilities to everyone and Apple's next iPad getting a (rumored) release date, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: The 12 best iPhone apps of 2015 Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes a one-handed keyboard app, … [Link]
Slashdot » WhatsApp Will Get Indicators To Highlight Encrypted Chats
An anonymous reader writes: WhatsApp 3.0 will come with two privacy-related changes. The first is in the Security section and is in the form of a new setting called "Show security indicators." Turning on this setting will add a lock icon to your WhatsApp whenever you're having encrypted conversations. The second new setting is in the Account section, with the … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert moderated an all-Trump debate to clear up his flip-flopping
Donald Trump's greatest opponent in Election 2016? Himself No one believes this more than Stephen Colbert, so the comedian hosted an all-Trump debate during Thursday's The Late Show to pit Donald vs Trump (more affectionately known as "Dump") And what did we learn about Trump's views on the biggest issues? He likes steak. Youtubers create important, factually lax, NSFW DJ … [Link]
Mashable » Far-right and anti-fascist groups clash over refugee demonstration in England
LONDON — Several coaches were damaged and one man was arrested as two opposing protest groups clashed at a service station on their way to demonstrations about refugees in Dover. The tension continued in the centre of Dover as the demonstrations proceeded on Saturday afternoon. The far-right group was demonstrating against the arrival of refugees to the country, and the anti-racism … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Google Was A Guy (Part 5) [Video]
These searches may be dumb, but don’t forget who wrote them. You did… for the 5th time. [CollegeHumor] The post If Google Was A Guy (Part 5) [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Animated Speedrun: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in One Minute [Video]
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” codensed in just one animated minute by the folks from 1A4 STUDIO. [1A4 STUDIO] The post Animated Speedrun: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in One Minute [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » At least 33 refugees dead as boat hits rocks and capsizes off Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey — A boat smuggling migrants to Greece slammed into rocks off the Turkish coast Saturday and capsized, killing at least 33 people including five children, as the choppy Aegean Sea continued to claim asylum-seekers' lives this month at an appalling pace, officials said. Coast guard officials said they rescued 75 people from the 17-meter (56-foot) vessel but government officials … [Link]
Mashable » The lion-like Mercedes-AMG GT S will make you feel like a driving god
I felt like a real jerk, turning to my friend sitting in the passenger seat and admitting to him that I just wasn't that smitten with the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S. We'd spent the afternoon pushing the limits of the GT S on the strip of asphalt that runs between Pasadena and the small town of Cajon Junction, California called … [Link]
Mashable » A model and her BFF have mastered the perfect response to dick pics
Some men simply do not know how to try and attract women. One model wants to help them learn While many women ignore unsolicited dick pics, model Emily Sears and her BFF Laura have found a much more productive way to deal with them. See also: Ice cream ad is kindly telling you to stop sending dick pics Emily Sears — … [Link]
Mashable » The real 'X-Files': CIA shares greatest hits from UFO reports
Do you want to believe? A recent blog post from the Central Intelligence Agency dives deep into the agency's "X-Files" — detailed reports of UFO sightings all over the world. The CIA's UFO collection mostly deals with reports of UFOs spotted in the 1940s and 1950s, but the blog post (dated Jan. 21) picks out a few choice documents that would probably … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Why Are Major Companies Exiting the Spam Filtering Business?
broswell writes: For years we used Postini for spam filtering. Google bought Postini in 2007, operated it for 5 years and then began shutting it down. Then we moved to MX Logic. McAfee bought MX Logic, and McAfee was purchased by Intel. Now Intel is shutting down the service. Neither company chose to raise prices, or spin off the division. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Deal: 79% Off High Sierra Tank Messenger Bag – $14.96
Just a quick post to let you guys know about this amazing deal. I don’t think the bag will stay at that price for very long though. And yes, it will fit laptops of up to 17″ in size. –High Sierra Tank Messenger Bag – $70.00 $14.96 (79% Off) The post Amazing Deal: 79% Off High Sierra Tank Messenger Bag … [Link]
Mashable » The Iowa caucuses, explained by Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa caucuses, the official kickoff to the presidential primary process, are just around the corner. And most people have no idea what they are or why they matter. See also: Iowa Democrats, Republicans unveil Microsoft app to streamline caucuses On Feb. 1, registered Republicans and Democrats will have their say at caucuses across the state. … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Calls For $4B 'Computer Science For All' Program For K-12 Schools
Etherwalk writes: President Obama plans to announce a four billion dollar computer science initiative for K-12 schools, where fewer than 15 percent of American high schools offer Advanced Placement (i.e. college 101) Computer Science courses. This is still very much open to negotiation with Congress, because it is part of a budget request from the President. So write your Congressman … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Save BIG on The Martian, Mortal Kombat X, Jurassic World, Bluetooth Headphones and MORE
Here is a few great deals we stumbled on this morning for you guys. A lot of these items are at an all time low price, so be sure to check ’em all out! –The Martian [Blu-ray + Digital HD] – $39.99 $14.99 (63% Off) –Jurassic World [Blu-ray] – $34.98 $9.99 (71% Off) –Mortal Kombat X (PS4) – $49.99 $29.99 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When the Sun Meets Ice: This is NOT a Rainbow [Science Video]
Amazing things can happen when light meets ice. None of those things, under any circumstances, should ever be called a “rainbow”. Here is what they really are. [It’s OK to be Smart] The post When the Sun Meets Ice: This is NOT a Rainbow [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 24 Historical Inaccuracies in Disney Movies
In this episode of the Metal Floss show, John Green takes a look at 24 historical inaccuracies in Disney movies. [Mental Floss] The post 24 Historical Inaccuracies in Disney Movies appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Twinkle Twinkle Little Star [Comic]
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Mashable » Kids hilariously guess the plots of '80s TV shows
Two adorable, imaginative kids try to guess the plots of '80s TV shows after seeing the opening credits. Read more…More about Kids, Tv Shows, 80s, Cute Kids, and Entertainment [Link]
Mashable » Our strength lies in our vulnerability; there's nothing wrong with that
Before I was diagnosed with depression back in 2010, I always suppressed my emotions from the worldI was "taught" to do this growing up as a young black man in an urban, impoverished neighborhood. Phrases such as, "Boys don't cry," "Suck it up!" or "Be a man!" would echo in my mind during moments of sadness, so I never shared my … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk gives Tesla a $100 million vote of confidence before earnings
Elon Musk increased his stake in his own company by buying another $100 million of shares, a big vote of confidence in the automaker just 12 days before Tesla reveals its 2015 performance Musk did not buy the stock on the open market. Instead, he converted 532,000 stock options, picking up Tesla stock for $6.63 each — a very nice bargain … [Link]
Slashdot » In Memoriam: VGA
szczys writes: VGA is going away. It has been for a long time but the final nails in the coffin are being driven home this year. It was the first standard for video, and is by far the longest-lived port on the PC. The extra pins made computers monitor-aware; allowing data about the screen type and resolution to be queried … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Danny DeVito Should Be the Official English Voice of Pikachu [Video]
Nintendo recently released a trailer for one of their upcoming games, Great Detective Pikachu, but since the trailer was in Japanese, Youtuber Tealhollow1 took it upon himself to replace the character’s voice with the one from Danny DeVito. [Tealhollow1 | Via Dorkly] The post Danny DeVito Should Be the Official English Voice of Pikachu [Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Mashable » Say farewell to the Land Rover Defender with Queen Elizabeth
The last Land Rover Defender, the bulky and rugged British icon, rolled off the factory floor in Solihull, where it had been manufactured for almost 7 decades. Land Rover ceased production on the line and has plans to produce a cleaner, more fuel efficient version sometime in the future The Defender has a long line of fans and obsessives, none more … [Link]
Mashable » How to save time online dating
Dating is a huge time suck. But it should be enjoyable, not a chore. Before you can become more efficient, step back and look at your online dating commitment now. Estimate how much time you dedicate to perfecting your profile, editing pictures, sorting through seemingly endless matches and actually communicating with people. Then add the time you spend getting ready and … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet of Emotions: Putting the person back into personalization
Do you know when you’re emotionally vulnerable? We’re used to hearing about "The Internet of Things." It infers that every object will be equipped with an Internet Protocol (IP) address to make it uniquely identifiable. When devices have the same standards, their technological interoperability allows them to communicate. When Intellectual Property issues are clear, manufacturers benefit from device usage with clarity … [Link]
Mashable » The best and worst of Netflix’s weird hidden categories
Anyone who's used Netflix knows that the streaming service carries a rather…eclectic selection of movies, and that those movies happen to be divided into some equally bizarre categories. See also: Netflix has tons of hidden categories — here's how to see them If you're curious about the good and bad (it's mostly bad) of these obscure classifications, look no further: We … [Link]
Slashdot » iOS App Update Technique Puts Users At Risk
itwbennett writes: An increasing number of iOS application developers use a technique that allows them to remotely modify the code in their apps without going through Apple's normal review process, potentially opening the door to abuse and security risks for users. An implementation of this technique, which is a variation of hot patching, comes from an open-source project called JSPatch. … [Link]
Mashable » This White House makeover for President Trump is tasteful and understated
If Donald Trump wins the presidential race, it's going to be yuuuge But Trump, who is currently leading the race for the Republican presidential nomination, might have some trouble downsizing his accommodations if he wins the White House. While he might not build a "big, beautiful wall" around 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., you can expect some huge decor changes from the larger … [Link]
Mashable » Cacio e pepe is the year's coolest pasta
In many parts of the world right now, it gets dark before five p.m., the last time you saw a fresh peach was literally in another year, and your city is still piled under epic amounts of snow It makes total sense that this is the time when cacio e pepe emerges as the pasta of 2016 See also: Indulge in … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's rent-a-Buddhist-monk service causes controversy in Japan
YACHIYO, Japan — In Japan, where communal ties to local Buddhist temples are fading, families have in recent years been able to go online to find a Buddhist monk to perform funerals and other rituals. But when Amazon Japan allowed a provider to offer "Obo-san bin," or "Mr. Monk Delivery," on its website, it shone a spotlight on the emerging trend … [Link]
Mashable » David Bowie leaves $100 million fortune to Iman and his 2 children
LONDON — David Bowie left his $100 million estate to his supermodel wife Iman and his two children, and he wanted his ashes scattered in Bali in a Buddhist ritual, according to his will. The will, filed Friday in Manhattan under his legal name David Robert Jones, left Iman half of Bowie's worth and the home they shared in New York's … [Link]
Mashable » Nerf is getting you ready for the apocalypse with 2 new guns
If you thought you were equipped for the Nerf Apocalypse, you thought wrongNerf announced two new guns in the Zombie Strike and Doomlands series arriving this fall, according to Popular Mechanics. See also: This Nerf Gun Has a Built-In Camera to Film Your Battles New to the Zombie Strike series is the Brainsaw, which combines the two best zombie-battling weapons into … [Link]
Mashable » See all the cute body-positive dolls designed to be better than Barbie
Barbie — ridiculously proportioned Barbie — is a villain among body-image activists Her impossible proportions have long influenced the body image of women — from the curvy girls who never saw themselves in Barbie to girls who never recognized her as an impossible ideal and strived to get her figure. The original Barbie, released in 1959, was thin — and came … [Link]
Mashable » How to buy a TV just in time to watch Super Bowl 50
On Feb. 7, the Denver Broncos will take on the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. It will be an epic event — like it is every year — not just because a bunch of guys are going to bang heads over a pigskin, but for the multimillion-dollar TV spots and halftime show that Coldplay will headline. Even if you hate … [Link]
Mashable » Can you spot all the retro Super Bowl ad references in this T-Mobile meta ad?
T-Mobile’s new Super Bowl ad teaser doesn't reveal much about its two just-announced spots during the Big Game. But it does give away plenty of things that won't be in its commercials. See also: Acura shows off its new NSX 'supercar' in avant-garde Super Bowl ad The uncarrier announced its involvement in the game late on Friday by way of a … [Link]
Mashable » Trump is a 'serial liar' and 'racist' says one huge publication in every single article about him
Note to Donald Trump: the media is declaring war on you The Huffington Post this week began placing a note at the bottom of all its articles about Donald Trump, informing readers that real estate magnate and current frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination is in fact "a serial liar, rampant xenophobe" and "racist," among other critical labels. Each of the … [Link]
Mashable » Artist depicts the desperation of life in a European refugee camp as winter bites
CALAIS, France — The first impression of the "Jungle" —~ refugee and migrant camp in northern France that is home to some 6,000 people — is of rubbish. Huge piles of rubbish, everywhere. Food waste, torn sleeping bags, children's toys, Christmas trees, you name it, it's probably lying abandoned somewhere in the camp. Amongst it all, people. The extraordinary thing about the "Jungle" is that … [Link]
Mashable » Will Smith explains where he's at right now with #OscarsSoWhite
Will Smith thinks the Hollywood community needs to lead in a time of regression and separatism in the U.S. The star appeared on the The Graham Norton Show, where he was asked where he stands now on his decision to join wife Jada Pinkett Smith in boycotting the Oscars ceremony because no actors of colour were nominated for awards “I … [Link]
Slashdot » Europe Now Has Its Own "Most Wanted Fugitives" Web Page
New submitter ffkom writes: European police organization Europol was probably jealous of the fame and popularity of the FBI's Most Wanted site, so they finally launched their own, European version. And if you want to know what a peaceful place Europe is, just consider this: You don't even have to kill anyone to get on the current "Most Wanted Fugitives" … [Link]
Mashable » An idyllic, hand-colored look at Meiji-era Japan
Four women pose for a picture through latticework.Image: Herbert Geddes/University of Victoria LibrariesStarting with a series of policies in 1633-39, Japan began a period of prolonged isolationism. Motivated in part by European traders’ attempts to convert the Japanese to Catholicism, the policy of Sakoku, literally meaning “closed country,” made it a capital crime for a foreigner to enter Japan or a … [Link]
Mashable » 23 times Danny Dyer was hands down the funniest British person on Twitter
LONDON — With his unique blend of sweary Cockney bluntness, no-nonsense shutdowns and occasional lip-syncs of famous movie scenes, British actor Danny Dyer is a force to be reckoned with on Twitter. See also: Danny Dyer dubbing over classic James Bond scenes is as brilliant as you'd expect From tales of depressed rabbits to pictures of arrogant ducks, we've rounded up … [Link]
Slashdot » US Gov't Confirms Clinton Emails Contained Top-Secret Information
An anonymous reader writes: Just days before candidates begin primary season with caucuses in Iowa and New Hampshire, the Obama administration confirmed for the first time that Hillary Clinton's emails did contain sensitive information. The Associated Press reports that seven of these email chains, are being withheld from the press because they contain information deemed to be "top secret" and … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling just revealed 4 new wizarding schools around the world
The wizarding world of Harry Potter just got a little bit bigger Speaking at the Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort Friday night, Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch revealed to thousands of excited fans the names and locations of four new wizarding schools around the world Many Potterheads had already deduced that the American school of witchcraft and wizardry … [Link]
Mashable » This insane Qatari supercar has a 525-horsepower General Motors V6
Every year, when the Qatar Motor Show rolls around, we're presented with a new dazzling but certainly insane supercar. Thankfully, this year is no different. See also: End of an era: Land Rover Defender production stops today The wild and undoubtedly unpleasant-looking "Elibriea" supercar debuted this week at the global auto show. The car was designed by a Qatari student … [Link]
Mashable » Lamborghini's Hong Kong dealer has two $4.5 million Veneno Roadsters in stock
Let me ask you a question: What's better than one $4.5-million, 740-horsepower Lamborghini Veneno Roadster? The answer is two, of course. See also: End of an era: Land Rover Defender production stops today If the car's looks, power and price tag weren't staggering enough, realizing that only nine of the hypercars were ever built and this sight becomes even more impressive. … [Link]
Mashable » These 6-second Vine creations were so good they took home $10,000
The Armstrong Vine Awards hosted at Mashable headquarters Friday night gave you one day to play and six seconds to convince. The competition saw more than 400 submissions across seven categories: art, comedy, animation, illusion, music, series and remix. Each category was judged by some of Vine's most talented users. See also: Photography challenge pushes people to capture something in an … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Expands Online Commerce Role, But Says "No Guns, Please"
The New York Times reports that Facebook's newly staked-out role as a site to facilitate local, person-to-person sales (ala Craigslist) has a new wrinkle: the site has announced a site-wide policy restricting firearms sales that applies to personal sales, though not to licensed dealers or gun clubs. According to the story, Although Facebook was not directly involved in gun sales, … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton, Sanders duel in Davenport on eve of Iowa caucus
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Squaring off just blocks from each other as they kicked off the final weekend before the Iowa caucuses, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton made their final pitches in their own distinct octaves. Sanders launched into his raucous rally with the fervor of a tent revivalist. Clinton's event had the polished feel of a pop concert, with the frontrunner … [Link]
Mashable » This man's record-breaking 'bee beard' is the stuff of nightmares
Don't try this one at home China's Ruan Liangming, an expert in the carnival act known as "bee bearding," recently set a Guinness World Record for wearing the heaviest mantle of bees ever recorded, weighing in at 140 pounds and 6.95 ounces To achieve the feat, Liangming used 60 queen bees to attract approximately 637,000 insects to latch onto him … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deadpool: 2 Girls, 1 Punch [Full Clip]
2 girls. 1 punch.https://t.co/dov8bVZCSa — Deadpool Movie (@deadpoolmovie) January 29, 2016 She’s gonna do a superhero landing! Wait for it! This is just a short clip and it’s already entertained me more than almost all the movies I’ve seen in 2015.. combined. [Deadpool Movie on Twitter] The post Deadpool: 2 Girls, 1 Punch [Full Clip] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Mashable » Father charged with homicide after police fatally shot his 12-year-old daughter
The father of a 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl accidentally shot and killed in her home by a police officer earlier this month has been charged in her death, The New York Times reported Friday Ciara Meyer was fatally shot while standing behind her father, 57-year-old Donald Meyer Jr., during a confrontation with Constable Clark Steele as he attempted to evict the family … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook and Instagram ban private gun sales
Facebook will be banning sales of guns on both its flagship service and on company-owned Instagram, site officials announced Friday The updated policy will align more closely with the company's current regulations on advertisements and sales of regulated goods, a Facebook spokesperson told Mashable See also: Facebook Enacts New Regulations on Gun Sales The move — which some have interpreted as … [Link]
Slashdot » There's a Wind Turbine On the Horizon With Blades the Size of Trump Tower
merbs writes: Imagine a stretch of open ocean, populated by a swath of wind turbines with skyscraper-sized blades, whipping into the gusts like enormous palm trees. The vision is partly terrifying, partly inspiring, and being taken entirely seriously by the federal government and one of our top research laboratories. [Sandia National Labs, in an effort led by the University of … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung's Galaxy S7 could look almost exactly like the Galaxy S6
Samsung will likely unveil its next flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S7, at Mobile World Congress next month, but we may already know what it looks like. Surprise, surprise: It'll look very similar to the Galaxy S6, if newly leaked press images of the unreleased phone, from the well-connected Evan Blass (@evleaks), are to be believed. See also: The search for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stunning Nature Easter Egg Hidden in ‘The Witness’
I wouldn’t call this location from The Witness so much an Easter egg as I would a testimony to the art team behind the game and just how immersive the world they created is. In case you have no idea what we are talking about in the above photo, just tilt your head a bit to left and you can … [Link]
Mashable » How to fake a book club conversation when you haven't read the book
Well, it happened again. It's book club time, and you haven't read the book We get it. Life got in the way, the novel was too long, the book was too expensive,it was a bad book choice in the first place, and you're really just here for the free booze See also: 19th-Century Authors Perfectly Mixed With 21st-Century Rappers But never … [Link]
Mashable » 1 of 3 escaped California inmates recaptured after turning himself in
SANTA ANA, California — Police arrested one of three violent fugitive inmates on Friday after he told a woman in the same city where the jailbreak occurred a week ago that he wanted to surrender, authorities said. The other two men remained at large. Bac Duong, 43, was taken into custody in Santa Ana, where the trio made their brazen escape … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook, Instagram to Ban Private Gun Sales on Sites
Wikimedia Commons Gun Control According to Reuters and The New York Times, Facebook has decided to ban all private gun sales on its site, as well as on its photo-sharing service Instagram. The ban does not, however, apply to posts by licensed gun dealers. Though Facebook and Instagram never directly sold guns to users, they each served as a medium … [Link]
Mashable » Coldplay and Beyoncé face backlash over India-themed music video
Coldplay and Beyoncé's new music video for "Hymn for the Weekend" is under scrutiny for appropriating Indian culture The video features the band and the singer in Mumbai, with Beyoncé dressed in traditional Indian clothes, which has already sparked heated debate on social media See also: Coldplay drops 'Hymn for the Weekend' video starring Beyoncé, as it should Though the … [Link]
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