Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Severe and Unpatched eBay Vulnerability Allows Attackers To Distribute Malware
An anonymous reader writes: Check Point researchers have discovered a severe vulnerability in eBay's online sales platform, which allows criminals to distribute malware and do phishing campaigns. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass eBay's code validation and control the vulnerable code remotely, to execute malicious Javascript code on targeted eBay users. 
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Mashable » Man named Beezow Doo-doo Zopittybop-bop-bop arrested for assault
You should never judge a book by its cover, but it's kind of OK to judge someone by their name. Especially when your name is Beezow Doo-doo Zoppitybop-bop-bop. See also: Predictions for the most popular baby names of 2016 Zoppitybop-bop-bop, who legally changed his name from Jeffrey Drew Wilschke in 2011, appeared in Olympia, Washington's Thurston County Superior Court on Thursday. … [Link]
Mashable » Rapper wows Walgreens staff with Busta Rhymes verse
Who thought the snack aisle could get any better? Rapper Stacey Kay laid down Busta Rhymes' ridiculous verse from "Look at Me Now" in a Walgreens in Charleston, South Carolina while apparently just shopping for tweezers. The impromptu performance gained her some new fans, and hopefully a free pair of tweezers. Lazy golden retriever refuses to give up spot on … [Link]
Mashable » Making your Taco Bell into a lasagna turns fourth meal into a fourth feast
Get ready for a next-level fourth meal. Foodbeast went on a mission to create the ultimate Super Bowl meal by stopping by their local Taco Bell and spending around $80 on menu items, including 20 sides of refried beans, 20 Cheesy Roll Ups and eight various burritos (sans vegetables) Their Taco Bell haul plus some oversized tortillas and lasagna noodles … [Link]
Mashable » Human dresses up as zebra, escapes zoo without causing any harm
Staff at a Japanese zoo staged an emergency drill on Feb. 2 simulating the recapture of an escaped zebra. A zookeeper in a zebra costume tore down netted fences and pushed over a zookeeper before it was enclosed by nets and sedated. All in a day's work. [Additional reporting by The Associated Press] Read more…More about Japan, Animals, Zoo, Youtube, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Disney Princesses As X-Men Don’t Need no Charming Prince [Pics]
Sure, there’s plenty of people who mash up various characters from pop culture out there, but these Disney princesses as X-Men characters by San Francisco-based artist Diego Gómez are just too good not to share. 
[Diego Gómez] The post Disney Princesses As X-Men Don’t Need no Charming Prince [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Tesla will reveal the Model 3 in March — but not all of it
Typically, when a carmaker unveils a new model, it reveals most — if not all — of the details about the car But not Tesla MotorsElon Musk doesn't intend to reveal everything about the mass-market Model 3 when it makes its world debut this spring. See also: The year in Elon Musk's highs and lows, from Tesla to SpaceX Instead, Tesla … [Link]
Slashdot » Magic Leap Raises $794 Million To Accelerate Adoption of Secretive AR Tech
An anonymous reader writes: A massive new $794 million Series C investment in secretive AR startup Magic Leap puts the company among the world's most valuable startups, now reportedly valued at $4.5 billion. The company has aggressively teased what they believe to be revolutionary augmented reality display technology, allowing a mixture of the real and virtual dimensions in a way … [Link]
Mashable » Want to buy the 2017 Ford GT supercar? You'll have to be vetted first.
Ford’s all-new supercar, the 2017 GT, will go on sale later this year. However, it won't be like a Focus — you won't be able to just turn up to the dealer and hope to drive away in one. It's going to be a bit more involved than that. Before Ford will let you — yes, let you — buy one … [Link]
Mashable » Cam Newton says his 1-month-old son Chosen can already walk
Nothing Cam Newton does should be surprising at this point. But his one-month-old son, Chosen, is a different story See also: Microsoft and the NFL's $400 million marketing fumble Most babies take their first steps between 9 months and one year old, according to a quick Google search I just did. Chosen, as we mentioned, is one month old. But he's … [Link]
Mashable » YouTube working on live virtual reality streams, report says
Google is on a virtual reality tear to start off 2016 In addition to all the other VR news from the company in recent weeks there's now talk of plans to introduce live, 360-degree video to YouTube. SEE ALSO: Google reveals Cardboard virtual reality numbers, and VR films are the surprise winner YouTube already offers immersive 360-degree imagery (most popularly … [Link]
Popular Science » The Key To Predicting Volcanic Eruptions May Be Hiding In Plain Sight
Peter Hartree/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 Bárðarbunga Volcano Bárðarbunga Volcano erupting in Iceland. Q: Can we predict volcanic eruptions? A: No. But… it would be really great if we could. Researchers are looking for all kinds of variables (heat, pressure underground, gasses released, tremors, etc) that might indicate that an eruption is immanent. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and … [Link]
Popular Science » Coast Guard Uses Drones To Find Icebreakers In Antarctica
AeroVironment PUMA AE Drone Here pictured in Alaska used to check a BP pipeline. Few places on Earth are as inhospitable as Antarctica. Perhaps the bottom of the sea, or inside a lava lake, but of all the places that people can technically survive, Antarctica’s pretty rough. Sustaining the research at McMurdo station is a civilian-headed effort with military components. … [Link]
Mashable » NASA's most powerful rocket yet will launch tiny satellites to space
A group of at least 13 tiny spacecraft are getting a ride to space aboard the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built. The main goal of the space agency's first flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket — currently under construction and expected to launch in 2018 — is to send an uncrewed Orion capsule to an orbit past … [Link]
Mashable » Need a friend in Iceland? Icelandair will give you one for free
Icelandair already offers transatlantic passengers the option to make a stopover in Iceland for up to seven days at no additional charge. Now the airline is also offering a free travel friend. From Feb. 2 through April 30, passengers can order a "Stopover Buddy" — an Icelandair employee who will accompany the traveler, free of charge, on various Icelandic adventures. … [Link]
Mashable » Dad straps a GoPro to his kid's head during hide and seek, learns all his child's secrets
A man went peak dad when he stuck a camera on his kid's head during a game of hide and seek. In what turned out to be a super cute video, the child searches for the parents all through the house, adorably giggling once finding them in a closed closet. That's Jack Black with his head in a stocking, trying … [Link]
Slashdot » EU Proposes End of Anonymity For Bitcoin and Prepaid Card Users
An anonymous reader writes: In June the European Commission will propose new legislation to effectively end the possibility of anonymous payment, by forcing users of virtual currencies like Bitcoin, and of prepaid credit cards, to provide identity details. Additionally the EC intends to propose monitoring inter-bank transfers within Europe, a measure which had not been implemented with the launch of … [Link]
Popular Science » U.S. Confirms First Case Of Zika Virus Transmitted Through Sex
CDC/ Cynthia Goldsmith Zika virus The first case of the Zika virus being transmitted through sex in the U.S. has been confirmed by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) and the Dallas County Health Department in Dallas, Texas (DCHHS). According to the press release put out today by Dallas County, the person became infected with the virus after having sexual … [Link]
Mashable » Melissa McCarthy wasn't even invited to return as Sookie in the 'Gilmore Girls' revival
Oy with the poodles already Melissa McCarthy may have humble Stars Hollow origins, but when Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino expressed her desire to bring Sookie St. James back for a cameo in the revival coming to Netflix as a four-episode miniseries, McCarthy had a succinct response. See also: 4 things we just learned about the 'Gilmore Girls' revival Sherman-Palladino told … [Link]
Popular Science » Nintendo’s Next Mobile App Will Star A 'Best-Known Character'
Legend Of Zelda in Unreal Engine 4 Legend Of Zelda Legend Of Zelda in Unreal Engine 4 could hint at what a Zelda game powered by a modern day smartphone would look like. Though controls would be a bit tough… Nintendo may not be willing to spill details on its upcoming NX console, but it continues to drop hints regarding … [Link]
Mashable » A drive-thru pot shop is coming to Oregon
A new pot shop in Gold Beach, Oregon will be outfitted with America's favorite convenience: a drive-thru. According to the Curry Pilot, the city's first cannabis store, called Green Life Oregon, will also feature a drive-up window, because, honestly who truly wants to move nowadays? See also: Weed-infused 'female suppositories' are a thing now The Curry Pilot calls the store the … [Link]
Slashdot » Barracuda Copy Shutting Down
New submitter assaf07 writes: I received a notification [Monday] that Barracuda's excellent online storage option Copy will be shuttting down in May. A blog post by Rod Matthews, VP of Storage at Barracuda gives the usual business doublespeak excuse. Having used Google's Drive, Box, Dropbox, and Spideroak, I am very disappointed to lose Copy as its native Linux, Android, IOS, … [Link]
Mashable » Kid has a brutally honest answer to a ridiculous assignment
Some kids use their imagination. Others are a little more realistic. In today's episode on Kids being funny or adults lying for fake Internet points, a 7-year-old boy is asked to describe what he will look like in 100 years, according to the Reddit thread. See also: Kid's hilarious mistake on a multiple-choice question should really get an A "Most of … [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Is Running Out Of Plutonium For Spacecraft, But A New Plan Could Help
DOE Plutonium-238 NASA is running out of plutonium. The space agency uses Pu-238 to fuel many of its deep space missions, including New Horizons, Voyager, the Curiosity rover, and the Mars 2020 rover. These long-lasting batteries were the byproducts of nuclear weapons manufacturing, and now that the world is making less of those, NASA's stockpile of plutonium fuel is dwindling. … [Link]
Mashable » Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem at Super Bowl 50
Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Sunday's Super Bowl 50. See also: Lady Gaga is an Oscar nominee now The NFL told the Associated Press on Tuesday that the Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee, who is also set to perform a tribute to David Bowie at the Grammys on Feb. 15, will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of kickoff. Oscar-winning … [Link]
Mashable » Someone gave Ken dolls a more realistic makeover — with dad bod and all
When Mattel released its new line of diverse Barbie dolls earlier this week, Internet users demanded a series of equally realistic Ken dolls. Men need to celebrate body diversity too, right? For those who were adamant about Ken dolls with dad bods, your plastic prayers have been answered — just not by Mattel. See also: Curvy Barbie is way overdue. I needed … [Link]
Mashable » Here's everything you need to know about the Zika virus
The effects of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is currently spreading rapidly across Central and South America, has raised a wide range of questions for the affected governments, citizens and international travelers. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the suspected conditions associated with the Zika outbreak a "public health emergency of international concern," which is a designation designed … [Link]
Slashdot » Morgan, Maker of Classic Handmade Sports Cars, Is Going Electric
Ars Technica reports that Morgan, idiosyncratic maker of idiosyncratic cars, is about to make a move that might seem surprising, in light of the company's tradition of conservative design. "Yes," says the article, "you'll be able to buy a wood-framed electric car in 2019." From the article: The Morgan Motor Companyâ"best known for still using postwar styling and wooden body … [Link]
Mashable » Marissa Mayer might finally sell Yahoo
Three and a half years ago, Marissa Mayer took on the impossible. As the chief executive job of Yahoo, she would try to return the Internet giant to relevance. On Tuesday, it finally looked like she might accept defeat. "Today, we're announcing a strategic plan that we strongly believe will enable us to accelerate Yahoo's transformation," Mayer said a company … [Link]
Mashable » New HoloLens concept video tackles NFL football
Microsoft is busy prepping HoloLens, its augmented reality headset, for developer and commercial clients, but that doesn't stop it from dreaming of a distant future, where regular people wear the headset and enjoy NFL football in a whole new way. See also: Hands on with Microsoft’s HoloLens Development Edition In a video released on Tuesday as part of the run-up to … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea sends South Korea balloons full of literal sh*t
Most of the time, balloons are just full of helium, and maybe confetti. Unless you're living in South Korea. See also: North Korea says it has invented hangover-free alcohol In January, North Korea began sending over balloons to South Korea full of used toilet paper, cigarette butts, and propaganda messages, according to The Telegraph "Stop the anti-North psychological warfare broadcasts that … [Link]
Mashable » Isolated sub-Antarctic volcano erupts before scientists' eyes
By simply being in the right place at the right time, scientists have captured photos of an extremely remote sub-Antarctic volcano erupting.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1P4dCDB Read more…More about Australia, Science, Antarctica, Youtube, and Us World [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon Will Open Hundreds Of Physical Bookstores, Or Are They Drone Stations?
AP Photo/Elaine Thompson Amazon Books Despite Jeff Bezos' recent celestial achievements, it seems Amazon will still be investing in brick and mortar. The e-commerce giant will be building 300-400 physical bookstores, according to Reuters UK, following its flagship Seattle store which was announced in November 2015. At first, this move might seem like more than a few steps in the … [Link]
Popular Science » Microsoft Denies Using Its App To Favor Rubio In Iowa Caucuses
Marco Rubio 2016/Facebook Marco Rubio celebrates third-place finish in 2016 Iowa Caucuses Marco Rubio came in third place in the contest, getting 23.1 percent of the votes, compared to Ted Cruz's 27.6 percent, and Marco Rubio's 23.1 percent. It wouldn't be election 2016 without at least one bizarre conspiracy theory about cyber fraud. As the first official tallies emerged from … [Link]
Mashable » Apple filed a patent that would let you control touchscreens without touching them
Apple filed a patent on Tuesday for multi-touch surfaces with touch-free proximity sensors, which means we could see Apple devices with gesture-based input in the future. The patent, which you can view on the website of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and was surfaced by Apple Insider, details Apple's work on technology that lets users interact with computers using hover … [Link]
Mashable » Rare sexually transmitted case of Zika virus detected in Texas
Texas health officials have reported the first case in which the Zika virus, which has been rapidly spreading throughout Central and South America, had been transmitted to a non-traveler in the U.S. since a fast-moving outbreak of the virus began sometime in 2015. According to the Dallas County Health and Human Services, the case involves a non-traveler in Texas who … [Link]
Mashable » Alan Rickman's haunting voice narrates 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' Super Bowl trailers
Two weeks after the death of beloved actor Alan Rickman, Disney has released its latest television spots for Alice Through the Looking Glass — which feature Rickman's iconic voice narrating Alice's adventures See also: 6 times Muggles tried to sound as perfect as Alan Rickman The spots feature recognizable characters from Alice in Wonderland like the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Present: A Beautiful Animated Short About a Boy and His New Dog [Video]
The short tells the story of a boy who rather spends his time indoors playing videogames instead of discovering whats waiting in front of the door. One day his Mum decides to get a little surprise for his son, which makes it hard for him to concentrate on his video game. ‘The Present’ is based on a comic by artist … [Link]
Slashdot » Socat Weak Crypto Draws Suspicions Of a Backdoor
msm1267 writes: Socat is the latest open source tool to come under suspicion that it is backdoored. A security advisory published Monday warned that the OpenSSL address implementation in Socat contains a hard-coded Diffie-Hellman 1024-bit prime number that was not prime. "The effective cryptographic strength of a key exchange using these parameters was weaker than the one one could get … [Link]
Popular Science » The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Release Has Been Confirmed
Xavier Harding Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge The Galaxy S7 Edge has just been confirmed by Samsung. The S6 Edge (pictured above) gives hints for what to expect from the upcoming Samsung flagship device The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge release date has yet to be announced ahead of Mobile World Congress 2016 this year, the annual smartphone and portable device conference … [Link]
Mashable » Christopher Walken menaces you with socks in Kia's punny Super Bowl commercial
It’s a pun so obvious and simple it's almost a wonder that it hadn't been done earlier in Christopher Walken's long career. In Kia's just-released "Walken Closet" Super Bowl ad, the actor is looking to add some "pizzaz" to a hapless closet owner's sock collection. But the dramatically rendered fashion advice also comes with a bit more ominous of a warning … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: MapFruition, Wercker, Ents24, Qymatix Solutions, VoiceBase, Vetr
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa have ended the best Twitter beef of all time
All is well in the Kanye West/Wiz Khalifa kingdom The rappers have apparently buried the hatchet, ending one of the most exhilarating Twitter beefs in recent memory On Tuesday, West tweeted that the pair had a "great convo" — and everything's all good now See also: There's a super confusing new twist to the Amber Rose and Kanye West saga The … [Link]
Popular Science » North Korea Plans To Launch A Satellite This Month
Sungwon Baik, VOA, via Wikimedia Commons North Korea's General Satellite Control Center North Korea, an international pariah state known equally for its reckless nuclear program and its population's mass starvation, announced today that it plans to launch a satellite into space later this month. Despite its hobbled economy and diplomatic isolation, this won’t be the first satellite launch for the … [Link]
Mashable » Woman draws everything on her mind and it's super relatable
Reddit user bpwwhirl asked his wife to draw everything that's on her mind. And the results are pretty interesting. See also: Predictions for the most popular baby names of 2016 It's clear from the drawing that many of her thoughts are relatable to most other humans. She questions others and herself. 
Image: Reddit: bpwwhirlShe also questions her memory, which anyone who … [Link]
Mashable » 'Suicide Squad' trailer remade with 'Batman: The Animated Series' still gets our blood pumping
For every high-octane Suicide Squad trailer we watch, the days until its summer release seem harder to bear. Every now and then, however, tried and true fans of the comic book can still use some of that OG Suicide flavor Youtube user, Reuven White, gives the live-action cast a new spin. And the redone trailer doesn't spare any of the … [Link]
Mashable » Russian drone footage shows the devastation of Syrian city
A drone video published by a Russian media outlet with close ties to leading Kremlin-sponsored television news channels shows the extent of destruction of Homs, Syria, after nearly five years of war. The sweeping aerial footage, filmed by RussiaWorks and uploaded on Jan. 24, gives a rare view of Syria's third largest city, which was once home to more than 1 … [Link]
Mashable » Sleeping cat gets ruthlessly pranked by sneaky owner
If cats can feel shame, this cat feels it the most Mimo is a tabby cat from Japan and he obviously takes some epic catnaps See also: Cat with half a head has found a fur-ever home They inspired the cat's owner Mimoza to prank the snoozing cat in a pretty adorable way and post the pictures publicly When this didn't … [Link]
Mashable » 'There is no shadow to be cast': Famous groundhog predicts early spring season
Pennsylvania’s famous weather-predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, failed to see his shadow on Feb. 2 just before 7:30 a.m at sunrise. Therefore, he "predicted" an early spring.Read more about Phil's prediction: http://on.mash.to/1Ko98sD Read more…More about Weather, Spring, Youtube, Us World, and Us [Link]
Slashdot » Perfect Coin-Toss Record Broke 6 Clinton-Sanders Deadlocks In Iowa
schwit1 writes: While it was hard to call a winner between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders last night, it's easy to say who was luckier. The race between the Democrat presidential hopefuls was so tight in the Iowa caucus Monday that in at least six precincts, the decision on awarding a county delegate came down to a coin toss. And … [Link]
Mashable » Uber inexplicably changes its perfectly fine logo to weird lines
You know that feeling you get when you walk into an art museum and scratch your head trying to understand the abstract paintings? Now you can have that every single time you look at your phone screen, courtesy of Uber. The ride-hailing startup ditched its plain U-logo on Tuesday in favor of a curious design for its current apps, which … [Link]
Mashable » Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino pens powerful essay on music industry's 'sexist bullsh*t'
Bethany Cosentino, frontwoman of Los Angeles indie rock group Best Coast, was one of the first people to support Amber Coffman when the Dirty Projectors singer spoke out last month, accusing prominent music publicist Heathcliff Berru of sexual harassment. And on Tuesday — two weeks after Berru stepped down as CEO of Life or Death PR, and as more and more women in … [Link]
Mashable » Lazy golden retriever refuses to give up spot on couch
Refusing to get up and start a day of cumbersome errands and responsibilities, golden retriever Rusty opted for a magnificent alternative — chilling on the couch. No amount of convincing or tugging will change his mind. Today will be spent like this 'Suicide Squad' trailer remade with 'Batman: The Animated Series' still gets our blood pumping Shopaholic sea lion gets … [Link]
Mashable » Shopaholic sea lion gets some shopping done in a gift store
No shirt, no feet, no problem. A La Jolla, California gift shop called The Cave Store got the seal of approval from one aquatic customer recently when a sea lion entered the establishment to get a little shopping done. See also: Trump's mouth on puffer fish will make your day 
Image: Facebook: The Cave StoreAccording to UPI, the sea lion … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Slingshot Channel Dude Builds Coke Bottle Gatling Gun That Shoots Arrows [Video]
Joerg Sprave, the insane genius behind The Slingshot Channel, has recently created a full auto coke bottle gatling gun that shoots arrows. Be sure to check it out in action in the video above. Oh, I’d also like to add that this guy has one of the most awesome laughs of the Internet. [The Slingshot Channel] The post Slingshot Channel … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Windows 10 Creeps In Through Automatic Update
Windows 10 will soon be downloading to potentially millions of PCs whether the users want it or not. It’s now classed as a recommended update, meaning an automatic download for many users. The download will happen for anyone who has an earlier version of Windows set to download updates automatically and has the “Give me recommended updates the same way … [Link]
Mashable » Turn a poop shaped like Donald Trump into an ever-larger turd with this game
Evidently, plenty of people want to take shit-talking Donald Trump to the next level. Trump Dump may not be anything close to high-brow political satire — but the crude mobile game combines The Donald, feces and Flappy Bird-inspired mechanics into a car wreck you can't look away from. Its simple premise: Navigate your bird through Trump's walls (presumably around the Mexico-U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter just made it easier to follow tweetstorms and long conversations
Twitter just made a major change to the way tweets appear on its website: clicking on a tweet now opens a separate separate window within your timeline. The window appears for any tweet, but it will also surface replies for tweets that have one or more replies. For now the change only appears to affect tweets in Twitter's website, and it's … [Link]
Popular Science » Sorry Uber, Bits and Atoms Do Exist Together
Uber In a surprise move around 2:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 2, 2016, Uber changed its branding. That is not momentous, but the company has gone on a tear about two of their new obsessions: bits and atoms. 
Uber Uber's new logo. A bit is a binary digit. That means a computer reads a 1 or a 0. An atom … [Link]
Mashable » Budweiser's witty Super Bowl commercial is Helen Mirren with an awesome PSA
There’s nothing like a stern but witty reprimand from Helen Mirren to dissuade people from drunk driving. Budweiser has enlisted the Oscar-winning English actress to warn people off of driving under the influence during the Super Bowl in what will be the brewer's first Super Bowl spot to address the problem in more than a decade And despite keeping her tone … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The new hardware movement at CES 2016
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Hardware Podcast for insight and analysis about the Internet of Things and the worlds of hardware, software, and manufacturing. David Cranor and I have devoted this episode of the Hardware Podcast to a recap of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Utility Targets Bitcoin Miners With Power Rate Hike
1sockchuck writes: A public utility in Washington state wants to raise rates for high-density power users, citing a flood of requests for electricity to power bitcoin mining operations. Chelan County has some of the cheapest power in the nation, supported by hydroelectric generation from dams along the Columbia River. That got the attention of bitcoin miners, prompting requests to provision … [Link]
Mashable » 300 plumbers installed free faucets and water filters for Flint residents
Around 300 union plumbers in Flint, Michigan, spent part of the weekend installing new faucets and water filters for residents of the city whose water supply is poisoned by toxic levels of lead Lead has filled the water supply since 2014, when the city began to get its water from the Flint River. Children have since developed high levels of lead … [Link]
Mashable » 4 things we just learned about the 'Gilmore Girls' revival
The Internet has just barely been keeping it together since initial rumors of a Netflix Gilmore Girls revival emerged last fall. Now, in a two-part interview with TVLine, creator Amy Sherman-Palladino has revealed some details about her vision for the four-part miniseries, which was officially confirmed a few days ago. See also: It's official: 'Gilmore Girls' is coming back, and here … [Link]
Mashable » Reporter fired for fabricating stories about Dylann Roof
The investigative publication The Intercept has fired a reporter who faked quotes around various news events, all of them race-related and highly inflammatory. Juan Thompson, hired in November 2014, fabricated quotes in various stories, even going as far as creating fake email accounts to impersonate sources and even Betsy Reed, editor-in-chief of The Intercept, Reed said. SEE ALSO: Secret document … [Link]
Mashable » Charleston church nominated for Nobel Peace Prize following fatal shooting
The South Carolina church where a white supremacist murdered nine black parishioners in June was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize on Monday A group of politicians in Chicago were so moved by parishioners' reaction to the murders that they decided to file for the nomination. Thousands of people left flowers at the foot of the church in downtown Charleston in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Final Fantasy XV Gameplay Trailer #3 [Video]
Noctis and his team infiltrate an imperial base in Square Enix’s latest combat footage from FINAL FANTASY XV. [Final Fantasy XV] The post Final Fantasy XV Gameplay Trailer #3 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ever Tried Cheetos? [Comic]
[Source: Jim Benton on Tumblr | Jim Benton (Official) | Like “Jim Benton” on Facebook | Follow “Jim Benton” on Twitter] The post Ever Tried Cheetos? [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Rooftop infinity pool offers panoramic views of Dubai from 50 floors up
Visitors to Dubai will soon be able to view a panorama of the city in their swimsuits. St. Regis, a Starwood Hotels property, has unveiled plans for The Palm Tower, which will boast an outdoor infinity pool with 360-degree views of the city on its 50th floor. SEE ALSO: This 360-degree virtual tour of Dubai's top luxury hotel will give you vacation … [Link]
Slashdot » Carbon Nanotube Films Stronger Than Kevlar
ckwu writes: Carbon nanotubes are exceptionally strong and stretchy. But so far, films made out of them have come nowhere close to having the mechanical strength of individual nanotubes. Researchers now report a simple fabrication method to make carbon nanotube films that are five times as strong as those made before—and stronger than films made from Kevlar or carbon fiber. … [Link]
Mashable » The animated 'Unfairy Tales' about Syrian refugee children
These are not your typical bedtime stories. In fact, they are "Unfairy Tales" — a new animated series created by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), meant to highlight the plight of the Syrian refugee crisis' youngest victims. The first story, "Malak and the Boat: A Journey from Syria," follows 7-year-old Malak as she narrates her way through the choppy … [Link]
Popular Science » Did Anti-Chemtrail Hackers Break Into NASA’s Drone?
Carla Thomas, NASA, via Wikimedia Commons NASA Global Hawk It starts with a metaphorical open door. According to files posted on the text sharing website Pastebin by self-proclaimed hackers AnonSec on January 31st (which have since been removed), the hackers used Bitcoin to purchase access to a NASA computer network from another hacker outfit in China. Upon gaining access to … [Link]
Mashable » 5 life hacks to help you achieve your goals
When you're setting an ambitious goal for yourself, you're essentially identifying something you want to achieve and tacitly pledging that you're going to do the work necessary to achieve it. You're not going to cut corners or take shortcuts — but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use a few life hacks to help make it easier for you to achieve your … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Restlet Updates DHC API Testing Tool, Adds Continuous Delivery Integrations
API tooling platform Restlet has launched a new version of DHC by Restlet, an API testing tool that functions from within a Web browser as a Chrome Web app.
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Mashable » The next TomorrowWorld isn't such a sure thing anymore
The future of TomorrowWorld is a bit uncertain after SFX Entertainment filed for bankruptcy Monday. SFX — the EDM giant that's also behind New York's Electric Zoo, Mysteryland, Australia's Stereosonic, and more — said in a statement that the move will help alleviate more than $300 million in debt and maintained that it "will continue to prepare for, plan and produce … [Link]
Popular Science » Here’s What NASA Will Launch Aboard Its New Rocket In 2018
Great things come in very small packages. When the Space Launch System–NASA's new heavy-duty rocket–lifts off in 2018, the primary mission will be to put the uncrewed Orion capsule in a safe orbit out past the moon. (Safe being a key word here.) But the secondary part of Exploration Mission-1 will be to launch several tiny satellites, sending them out … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders supporters bring on the conspiracy theories
DES MOINES, IOWA — Bernie Sanders — and his supporters — aren't letting Iowa go without a fight. After a result deemed by state officials to be the closest in Iowa caucus history, Sanders said "as much information as possible should be made available" about his narrow loss to Hillary Clinton See also: Hillary Clinton barely won, but Bernie Sanders is … [Link]
Slashdot » World's First Robotic Farm To Produce 11 Million Heads of Lettuce Per Year
MikeChino writes: Japanese company SPREAD is preparing to open the world's first robot-controlled farm. The facility is designed to produce 11 million heads of lettuce each year, and it's expected to ship its first crop in Fall 2017. The new 47,300 square feet Vegetable Factory in Kansai Science City will also reduce construction costs by 25 percent and energy demand … [Link]
Mashable » Minimal photo series transforms your everyday items into Lego
Lego: the building blocks of life. Photographer and graphic designer Michal Kulesza, based out of Bialystok, Poland, doesn't just see Lego as his favorite childhood toy. He also sees the bricks in terms of color, form and shape — making them the perfect subject for his minimal photo series. See also: 17 Practical Uses for Lego in Your Everyday Life Kulesza … [Link]
Mashable » Plane makes emergency landing after explosion tears gaping hole in its side
A passenger plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Somalia on Tuesday when an explosion shortly after takeoff tore a large, gaping hole in its fuselage. Two people were hurt in the incident onboard the Dijbouti-bound Daallo Airlines flight, officials told BBC News, which occurred at 10,000 feet over Mogadishu A photo of the plane's exterior that was taken … [Link]
Popular Science » European Scientists Want To Shoot A Giant Bullet At Europa
Screengrab from Geraint Jones PowerPoint Akon The bullet-shaped probe is 40 centimeters (or about 16 inches) long. According to Greek mythology, when Zeus fell in love with the Phoenician princess Europa, he gave her three gifts–one of them was a javelin that would always hit its target. That's why a team of 80 scientists has named their proposal to throw … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Game Trailer for “LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is Hilarious! [Video]
Love the last part with Kylo Ren! 🙂 The blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens comes to life in LEGO video game form June 28, 2016. Check out the announce teaser trailer and pre-order today! –LEGO Star Wars: Force Awakens (PS4) –LEGO Star Wars: Force Awakens (XBox One) The post The Game Trailer for “LEGO Star Wars: The Force … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Obama’s billion-dollar ‘moonshot’ aims to double cancer progress
The US president is kicking off an ambitious plan to fight cancer, which scientists believe is likely to focus on harnessing the power of big data
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Mashable » British 'bus stop cat' gets touching memorial after vicious attack
LONDON — A small community of commuters gave a fitting tribute to a lost little pal. A friendly cat that became known for always hanging around the same bus stop in Portsmouth, UK, has been given a memorial by locals after it was put down following a random attack. See also: Determined cat occupies British supermarket shelf like he owns the … [Link]
Mashable » Gwyneth Paltrow says ex-husband Chris Martin is 'like my brother now'
Good luck consciously uncoupling this thought from your brain In an interview for Glamour's March issue — featuring Gwyneth Paltrow as its cover girl — the actress said that ex-husband Chris Martin is now like a "brother" to her See also: 17 dating confessions that will make you squirm with awkwardness Paltrow and the Coldplay frontman were married for 10 years … [Link]
Mashable » Elizabeth Banks is playing Rita Repulsa in 'Power Rangers'
Say hello to the new Power Rangers' arch-nemesis Elizabeth Banks has been cast to play the famous witchy villain in Dean Israelite's upcoming big-screen Power Rangers adaptation. The actress confirmed the news on Twitter, using Repulsa's classic intro phrase: "After 10,000 years, I'm free! It's time to conquer Earth." Banks has kept busy behind the scenes, recently directing Pitch Perfect 2 … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone will win on Super Bowl Sunday with these tasty tequila shots
Regardless if you're watching for the game, the commercials or Beyoncé, this amazing tequila shot recipe is surely the perfect additionMore on the recipe here: http://on.mash.to/206jbUU Read more…More about Drinks, Vodka, Videos, Lifestyle, and Home
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Mashable » See if there's malware in your firmware with Google's VirusTotal
When you’re looking for viruses on your computer, the typical scanner pores over your hard drive for malicious files, programs or bits of code, examining each item to make sure there’s nothing out of the ordinary. But what about malware that’s hidden outside of your hard drive, in the very code that tells your computer how to boot? See also: The … [Link]
Slashdot » Video Game Cheaters Outed By Logic Bombs
Lirodon writes: A Reddit user decided to tackle the issue of cheaters within Valve's multiplayer shooter Counter Strike: Global Offensive in their own unique way: by luring them towards fake "multihacks" that promised a motherlode of cheating tools, but in reality, were actually traps designed to cause the users who installed them to eventually receive bans. The first two were … [Link]
New Scientist – News » 7 ways the war on Zika mosquitoes could be won
From the sensible to the ambitious, New Scientist evaluates the weapons available to combat the explosive Zika virus
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Mashable » Trump's mouth on puffer fish will make your day
Donald Trump — blowhard or puffer fish? Imgur user tpridge puts that theory to the test with their Photoshopped images of Donald Trump's mouth on various puffer fish. While Trump isn't known to be an enthusiastic swimmer or a fan of marine life, he certainly is known to inflate — or at least inflate the truth. See also: Fellow republicans are … [Link]
Mashable » America Ferrera, Gloria Steinem talk diversity in Hollywood at Makers Conference
PALOS VERDES, Calif. — America Ferrera — not Gina Rodiguez — is hoping Hollywood remembers to make diversity a priority. Ferrera, who kicked off the second Makers Conference on Monday night alongside feminist Gloria Steinem, emphasized the need for inclusion across all industries, especially entertainment. "I think that the issue [of diversity in Hollywood] is multipronged and the solutions have to … [Link]
Mashable » This steering wheel cover has a touchpad for controlling your phone
Picking up your smartphone while behind the wheel of your car is illegal in many states. That doesn't mean, however, you won't want to experience the music and news streaming from apps on your phone. Enter Radiomize, which includes an app and a steering wheel cover — complete with patented touchpad — designed to make controlling your phone as easy as … [Link]
Mashable » Small plane crashes into ocean 40 feet from Miami beach
A small plane crashed into the water off a beach in Miami on Tuesday. Two people were on board the Piper PA-28 Cherokee plane but no one was injured, according to the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The Coast Guard as well as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were on the scene, according to WPLG Local 10. Haulover Beach, where the crash happened, is an … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Asian stone tools hint humans left Africa earlier than thought
Cut marks on bones and simple stone tools found in the outer Himalayas have been dated to 2.6 million years ago, but not everyone is convinced
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Mashable » New testing program paves way for safer hoverboards
The reports of malfunctioning hoverboards exploding have become so frequent that it's no longer a surprise to hear of one burning a user's home or belongings Now UL (Underwriters Laboratories), the independent testing firm that many U.S. electronics manufacturers use as a mark of safety certification, has opened a program specifically designed to test hoverboards See also: U.S. product safety agency … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Career Evolution of Harrison Ford And Samuel L. Jackson Illustrated [Pics]
With his newest illustrations Artist Jeff Victor has chosen to depict the career of two great actors who’ve been in business for a very long time: Harrison Ford And Samuel L. Jackson. 
For Harrison Ford: This one is of one of my favorite actors of all time- Harrison Ford. His portrayals of Han Solo and Indiana Jones are legendary, but … [Link]
Mashable » Craft your own 'Mario Maker' wallpapers with this Nintendo app
If torturing your friends and strangers with your own devious Mario levels wasn't enough, you can now bring your own twisted Super Mario Maker creations to all your screens. Nintendo launched a Japanese-only Super Mario Maker wallpaper creation tool, which uses the familiar creation platform from last year's Wii U release. While you won't be able to run through these levels … [Link]
Mashable » 100,000 people stranded at this train station will make you truly appreciate your commute
More than 100,000 people were stranded at the Guangzhou Railway Station in central China this week after rare snow disrupted the typically busy travel season leading up to the Chinese New Year on Feb. 8. Travelers faced flight delays and cancelations after heavy snow fell in central Hubei province Sunday. At least 23 trains were delayed at Guangzhou, according to The … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Passes Windows XP In Market Share
An anonymous reader writes: Six months after its release, Windows 10 has finally passed 10 percent market share. Not only that, but the latest and greatest version from Microsoft has also overtaken Windows 8.1 and Windows XP, according to the latest figures from Net Applications. Windows 10 had 9.96 percent market share in December, and gained 1.89 percentage points to … [Link]
Popular Science » Quantum Chess Is Coming To The Real World
Gavin Rich and Ben Hosac, courtesy of Chris Cantwell Planned Visuals For A Quantum Chess Board More than 1.5 million people have watched Paul Rudd challenge Stephen Hawking in the game of quantum chess. But although the "Anyone Can Quantum" video is fictional, the game is not. It's the brainchild of University of Southern California graduate student Chris Cantwell. And … [Link]
Mashable » British store does a U-turn after getting called out for charging women more
LONDON — Boots the Chemist is changing the prices of women's eye creams and razors after a Change.org petition called on the high street retailer to review its "sexist pricing" of products. The petition — started by Stevie Wise — garnered over 40,000 signatures after calling out the higher price tag for products aimed at women. See also: Nicola Sturgeon brilliantly … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump explained his Iowa loss in a very un-Trump way
WASHINGTON — After enduring more than six months of chest-thumping bravado, Americans are finally learning what brings Donald Trump back down to earth: losing. Trump placed second Monday night in Iowa to Sen. Ted Cruz, failing to live up to the polling lead the billionaire businessman held for a large period of the race. And what's emerged in the hours since … [Link]
Mashable » 'Bad Lip Reading's' NFL parody will have you laughing your end zone off
For the fourth time, YouTube channel Bad Lip Reading has thrown together a hilarious compilation of football players, coaches and refs talking about Tom Brady's hairy ankles and other nonsensical, un-football related things. It's a great way to prepare for the Super Bowl, if you don't care about sports but do care about humor. Ted Cruz's daughter really doesn't want … [Link]
Mashable » Drake Super Bowl commercial updates 'Hotline Bling' with better terms of service
You used to call me on my cellphone…and then I couldn't trade it in for 24 months. T-Mobile nabbed Drake for a clever, mocking Super Bowl commercial about the complicated mobile plans offered by its rivals. SEE ALSO: Super Bowl advertisers just want America to have fun this year Introducing the unmistakeable star with a giant "DRAKE" card, the commercial … [Link]
Mashable » This writing app deletes everything if you stop typing
Writing on a computer can be one of the most harrowing experiences of the modern era. With a bevy of Internet distractions including endless pictures of puppies, videos of people falling down and social media, it’s a wonder anything actually gets done anymore. How can anyone stay focused while simultaneously drowning in thousands of procrastination catalysts just one click away? Flowstate, … [Link]
Mashable » Seriously, stop telling everyone how SUPER chill your Valentine's Day will be
We get it, you're not doing the whole 'Valentine's thing' this year.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1QD4aHS Read more…More about Dating, Humor, Romance, Valentine S Day, and Youtube
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Mashable » Usher drops powerful 'Chains' music video addressing police brutality
Usher's newest music video for "Chains" is a powerful examination of police brutality Featuring Nas and Bibi Bourelly, the song tackles sensitive social issues with lyrics like: "You act like the change/Tryna throw me in chains/Don't act like you saving us/It's still the same." The video, directed by Ben Louis Nichols, is shot in black and white, adding gravitas to … [Link]
Mashable » Dancing in giant teddy bear skins is something people do now
Finally, a purpose for that gigantic teddy bear your ex gave you last Valentine's Day. A trend has recently sprung up around the Internet where people are taking the stuffing out of giant teddy bears and dancing around in the 'skins'. What a time to be alive. See also: Stylish pup shows off a different hairdo every day It's unclear how … [Link]
Mashable » PEN announces shortlist for the 2016 PEN Literary Awards
Book award season is upon us! On Tuesday, PEN America announced the books shortlisted for the 2016 PEN Literary Awards. The ceremony honors the best in new literature, highlighting fiction, non-fiction, poetry and translation. See also: Roxane Gay's PEN USA Freedom to Write speech is empowering and inspiring Finalists include Ta-Nehisi Coates' critically acclaimed Between the World and Me and Angela … [Link]
Mashable » Global warming may cause extremely heavy rains in the UK, new study shows
Parts of southern England and Wales were swamped with storm after storm after storm during the winter of 2013-2014, as roads turned into streams and fields into lakes. The relentless rains flooded thousands of homes and businesses and cost more than $700 million in damages. It was both the wettest January and the wettest winter ever measured at the Radcliffe Observatory … [Link]
Popular Science » The Future Of Virtual Assistants Lies In Children's Stories and Shoes
Blue Frog Robotics Buddy The Robot: A Robot At Your Beck And Call Virtual personal assistants have become another self-fulfilling prophecy of technology. When Tony Stark talks to Jarvis in Iron Man, we want that level of interaction in real life, and making that happen becomes the area of study for hundreds of software developers and researchers (including, recently, Mark … [Link]
Mashable » Congrats, you won Iowa. Here's why it's pretty much worthless.
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may have won their parties' Iowa caucuses. But their victories have little tangible value in the delegate race — which will ultimately determine which two candidates will face off in November. See also: Donald Trump faces new test: Will people vote for a loser? While a win in Iowa … [Link]
Slashdot » EasyJet May Trial Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Taxiing
An anonymous reader writes: Low-cost airline easyJet is discussing plans to install hydrogen batteries as part of a proposed zero emission fuel system, which would power its aircraft during taxiing. The budget service revealed designs for a hybrid plane this week, and said that it would begin trialling the technology later this year. The system will involve embedding a hydrogen … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ravens’ fear of unseen snoopers hints they have theory of mind
The cunning birds hide their food more quickly if they think they are being watched, suggesting they can attribute mental states to others
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Don’t Look at Me that Way! [Comic]
[Source: A COMIK | Like “A Comik / Cannibal Comic” on Facebook] The post Don’t Look at Me that Way! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Pizza soup is the only thing you need to warm up on a cold winter's day
Pizza is good anytime, but it's even better as your new go-to winter soup. The recipe combines the perfection of pizza with the heartwarming wholesomeness of a creamy tomato soup. It was created by Foodbeast co-founder Geoffrey Kutnick while he was musing about his dinner plans at his local barbershop. Now we can stay warm without giving up our favorite … [Link]
Mashable » Magic Leap snags $793 million augmented reality investment, led by Alibaba
Still cloaked in mystery, Magic Leap, the Florida-based augmented reality startup, has added a whopping $793.5 million in new funding, despite the fact that the public hasn’t even seen its product yet Significantly, the new round of funding is led by Alibaba, the Chinese ecommerce giant founded by Jack Ma See also: Magic Leap delivers another peek at its augmented reality … [Link]
Mashable » British people have spotted some strange multicoloured clouds in the sky
LONDON — If you happen to have looked up into the sky recently and spotted strange patterns of shifting colours, don't panic — the weird bodies of lights appearing above Britain aren't UFOs, they're nacreous clouds. See also: Epic video of whales swimming under the Northern Lights The Met Office took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to share an image taken … [Link]
Mashable » EasyJet's energy-efficient plane concept could save millions on fuel
Low-cost airlines have mastered the art of saving money. UK-based EasyJet unveiled a new concept on Tuesday that could save millions of dollars on fuel while also recycling water for passengers. The idea is reminiscent of "toilet-to-tap" syst~ although the wastewater in this case would be from hydrogen fuel cells (not the plane's lavatory). SEE ALSO: EasyJet to trial wearable tech uniforms adorned … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Cosby arrives at court in bid to get case thrown out
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Bill Cosby arrived at court Tuesday to try to get the sexual assault charges against him thrown out because of what his lawyers say was a binding commitment by a previous district attorney not to prosecute him a decade ago. The current district attorney has said he has no record of such an agreement. SEE ALSO: Why … [Link]
Popular Science » The Bugs Behind The Bed Bug Genome
CDC/Janice Haney Carr A scanning electron micrograph of the bed bug (Cimex lectularius) At this point, it isn’t necessarily news when a genome publishes—even six years ago, Carl Zimmer pointed out the Yet-Another-Genome Syndrome (YAG) in science journalism. The technology for genome sequencing, after all, continues to get cheaper and faster, making it increasingly easier to find the time and … [Link]
Mashable » A Skittles portrait of Aerosmith's lead singer? It's real and it's spectacular
Between Shock Top's talking bar tap, Honda's singing sheep and now a screeching portrait of Steven Tyler made out of Skittles, it seems that talking objects and animals are having a moment in the commercials of the Super Bowl this year. In Skittles' just-released 30-second spot, the Aerosmith frontman strolls down the hallway of what looks to be a personal castle … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden gets stuck in own personal 'Groundhog Day' hell
Ahead of Punxsutawny Phil's annual appearance on Groundhog Day morning, James Corden channeled his inner Bill Murray with an opening monologue that paid tribute to the 1993 film of the same name. Monologue after monologue, Corden comes to realize over the course of 13 hilarious minutes that he may be doomed to repeat his opener forever. Lightning strikes directly in … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden will host the Tony Awards
Your favorite carpool karaoke singer is headed for the Tony Awards Late Late Show host (and Tony award-winner) James Corden will host theater's biggest night, which will take place on June 12 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City "I'm absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Tony Awards," he said in a statement. "Both times I've worked on Broadway have … [Link]
Mashable » These Super Bowl 50 shots force you to pick a side
Video: Lindsey Ferrier, Emily Rhyne, Noah Throop Whether you are cheering on the Panthers or the Broncos, you need suitable libations to accompany that Super Bowl buffet. There's never been a better time to indulge your love of food coloring to get you in the party spirit. See also: What huge Super Bowl food looks like in doll-sized portions 
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Mashable » Rapper Action Bronson takes you on his foodie adventures in 'F*ck, That's Delicious'
Queens musician Action Bronson may be a master of spitting rhymes, but he's also a master in the kitchen whose work as a chef actually predates his success as a rapper. And on his new Viceland show, Fuck, That's Delicious, viewers will accompany him on the road as he indulges his foodie roots. On the series, Bronson travels with two of … [Link]
Mashable » Woman's Kit Kat was wafer-less, now she demands a lifetime supply
Candy lovers are up in arms over a Kit Kat faux pas. Upon biting into one of the world's most beloved candies, several people have found the bars to be all chocolate, no wafer. See also: 'The Food Surgeon' gives your favorite snacks a facelift British college student Saima Ahmed is especially upset over the snack snafu, telling Nestlé she wants … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Sickweather Opens Illness-Mapping API
Sickweather, real-time illness map developer, recently announced its cognitive API. Sickweatherapps provide disease surveillance through "sick zone alerts" pushed to mobile devices. The traditional healthcare ecosystem relies on data collection from hospitals, clinics and public health agencies to track the spread of contagious illness (a multi-week process).
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Slashdot » AMD Launches Enthusiast A10-7860K APU, New Mainstream CPUs and Wraith Cooler
MojoKid writes: AMD apparently wasn't done making announcements back at CES 2016. Today the company has shared news of new APUs, processors, fansink coolers, and motherboard updates. The company has been working with motherboard makers to enable a new wave of socket AM3+ and FM2+ motherboards with support for technologies like USB 3.1 (some with type-C and M.2 solid state … [Link]
Popular Science » The Honda Project 2&4 Is A Motorcycle Like No Other
Honda Project 2&4 What happens when you combine a car and a motorcycle? Honda decided to find out when it pitted more than 80 of its brightest engineers against each other in its annual Global Design Project, an internal competition to foster exchanges among its global network of design studios. The rules of the contest were simple: Take a V-4 … [Link]
Mashable » As of now, Google is the most valuable company on earth
Apple has officially been dethroned as the king of Wall Street — by the company it once declared "thermonuclear war" against. Google overtook Apple as the most valuable company in the world by market capitalization on Tuesday after a strong holiday quarter earnings report that drove its stock price up 5% overnight. When the stock market opened on Tuesday, Google had … [Link]
Mashable » 24 creative Valentine's Day gift ideas that aren't flowers or chocolate
Heart-shaped boxes of flavorless chocolate and bouquets of red roses are way overdone. It's time to get more creative. Whether you're shopping for your soulmate or a group of gal pals, these unique treats will make them feel loved 1. Little book of secrets 
Image: www.ouihours.comConceal your naughty date night supplies with the Bex Naughty Nightstand gift set ($75). Disguised as … [Link]
Mashable » How to celebrate Groundhog Day by watching 'Groundhog Day' on a loop
If you've ever watched the 1993 comedy classic Groundhog Day and thought "That looks like fun," you're going to have a good holiday. From TV channels with a sense of humor to niche movie theaters, there are plenty of ways to marathon this marathon movie on Groundhog Day. See also: All the groundhogs say it will be an early spring Comedy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off Select Logitech PC & Tablet Accessories
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 60% off on select Logitech PC and tablet accessories such as wireless keyboards and mice, headsets, a webcam, and more! [Up to 60% Off Select Logitech PC & Tablet Accessories] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 60% Off Select Logitech PC & … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Apple will reveal new 4-inch iPhone, iPad Air 3 on March 15
Mid March is the new Christmas, at least for Apple fans, it seems. A new report from prolific Apple rumor distributor Mark Gurman at 9to5 Mac says Apple will hold its next event on March 15. The company will reportedly unveil a new 4-inch iPhone to replace the aging iPhone 5S as well as an updated iPad Air. The Apple Watch … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Winslet agrees: Rose let Jack die in 'Titanic'
A cold-blooded killer has finally confessed her crime Kate Winslet sat down for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on Monday, admitting what we all know to be true — that Rose basically let Jack die in Titanic "I think he actually could have fitted on that bit of door," she said See also: Kate Winslet touched Susan Sarandon's boob at the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Marvel/DC Crossover You’ve All Been Waiting For [Video]
This is the Marvel/DC crossover movie you’ve all been waiting for. You’re welcome. [Venus] The post The Marvel/DC Crossover You’ve All Been Waiting For [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » New York photographer brings some bubbly to beards
These beards give a whole new meaning to the words “clean shave.” New York-based photographer, Mindo Cikanavicius’ latest photography project, entitled "Bubbleissimo," is reimagining facial hair as we know it See also: Beards may not be that gross, after all "Bubbleissimo" takes men with clean-shaven faces and applies 'facial hair' made from bubble soap Mashable spoke with Cikanavicius via email who … [Link]
Mashable » The seagulls on a train story? It's a joke from classic Australian TV, apparently
It’s that incredible, unconfirmed Internet tale that's gone viral, but it turns out its origins are steeped in classic Australian television. To jog your memory, it features Australian man Chris Harrigan posting a story on his Twitter and Facebook pages about his friend, seagulls and a train station in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston on Monday. Here's the full story below. … [Link]
Popular Science » Tanzawaic Acid: A New Weapon In The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Source: doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0148098 Tanzawaic acids can inhibit bacterial conjugation Controlling the spread of antibiotic resistance is a global priority. Curbing the use of antimicrobials through stewardship in medicine and abstinence in agriculture are the most effective means. Yet even this is not enough to entirely stop the trend as bacteria are continually sharing these genes allowing more species to develop resistant … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Did Facebook help Cruz beat Trump in crucial Iowa vote?
The Texas Senator has been employing a company called Cambridge Analytica to build psychological profiles of Iowan voters, sucking data from Facebook profiles
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Slashdot » Japanese Researchers Achieve Record 56Gbps Wireless Transmission
Mickeycaskill writes: Fujitsu and the Tokyo Institute of Technology have achieved a wireless transmission of 56Gbps over a 10cm distance using millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies located between 30-300GHz. While cellular capacity is improved in some areas through the addition of new mobile masts and small cells, the fibre networks used to link these sites to the wider network is either absent … [Link]
Mashable » I finally escaped fat fetishes on this new plus size dating app
If you are a plus size or fat person, you know how difficult it is to date. Tinder is notorious for its users fat shaming, and this video shows how people react to their real-life dates being bigger than what they expected. Not great It was that video that inspired WooPlus, an app exclusively for the plus size dating community. There … [Link]
Mashable » Students troll Ted Cruz with fake marriage proposal at his rally
WASHINGTON — An image of a young couple getting engaged at a Ted Cruz rally in Des Moines, Iowa, went viral over the weekend. But the couple now claims the proposal was a hoax intended to shed light on Cruz's “hypocritical stance on marriage,” they told The Boston Globe. See also: Lego Iowa: The 2016 caucus results, brick by brick Cruz … [Link]
Mashable » Campaigners want to ban this 'pro-rape' blogger from Scotland
LONDON — Campaigners are calling for a boycott of an anti-feminist, self-styled "pick-up artist" who's organising events for like-minded, heterosexual men across eight UK cities this Saturday. Meninist blogger Daryush Valizadeh — who goes by the name "Roosh V" — believes rape "should be legalised on private property," and regularly posts tips for "picking up" women, imploring men to "stop asking … [Link]
Mashable » This phone case will instantly print your photos like a Polaroid
In the first installment of "Plugged In," Mashable tech corespondent Ray Wong gives you the lowdown on the Prynt case. This ZINK paper-based printer accessory connects to smartphones and uses augmented reality to bring your printed photos "to life."Ray's full review here: http://on.mash.to/1nJibuo Read more…More about Gadgets, Photos, Pluggedin, Camera, and Augmented Reality [Link]
Mashable » This is what you sound like talking about your low-key Valentine's plans
Video: Lindsey Ferrier, Jake Fertig, David Sidorov We don't even celebrate Valentine's Day, do you? Of course you don't. Too commercial. Talking about how much you and your significant other don't celebrate Valentine's Day is the new 'discussing your incredible weekend plans in great detail.' Sure, it's respectable, but nobody wants to hear it. See also: We're all using way … [Link]
Mashable » Loser.com now redirects to a certain politician who hates losers
Stop what you're doing and go to Loser.com Day instantly brightened. The site currently redirects to the Wikipedia page of Donald J. Trump, 2016 Republican presidential candidate, Internet expert, prolific Twitter user and the guy who recently lost Iowa's GOP caucuses 
Image: Stan Schroeder/MashableTrump, who frequently describes his rivals as "losers," suffered a setback in Iowa on Monday night, placing second … [Link]
Popular Science » Mind-Altering Drugs Could Cure PTSD
Shutterstock Post-traumatic stress disorder in the U.S. has reached crisis levels. About 8 percent of Americans experience PTSD; for veterans, that number is 30 percent. Treatment is notoriously difficult, but people could find relief in an unusual form: psychedelic drugs. MDMA—found in molly and ecstasy—earned a bad rap in the 1990s as ravers’ drug of choice. But psychotherapists are coming … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Wake, Fight, Repeat: The Tale of the Groundhog Day Battle Part I and II [Videos]
It’s Groundhog Day meets Jackie Chan! Two short films by Eric Jacobus. [Eric Jacobus] The post Wake, Fight, Repeat: The Tale of the Groundhog Day Battle Part I and II [Videos] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virtual auditoriums help nervous speakers boost their skills
Public performance can be nerve racking. But a simulated audience can help teachers, musicians and business students learn to stay calm in front of a crowd
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Slashdot » 7 Swift 2 Enhancements iOS Devs Will Love
snydeq writes: InfoWorld's Paul Solt outlines how Apple has made good on Swift's emphasis on performance, approachability, and ease in its latest update, offering up seven worthwhile enhancements to Swift 2, along with code samples. 'Many of the enhancements to Swift, through both the Swift 2.0 update and subsequent Swift 2.1 update, have made the language more explicit and intentional, … [Link]
Mashable » Rebel Chinese artist Ai Weiwei poses as drowned Syrian refugee boy for Indian magazine
Last year, the heartbreaking image of three-year-old Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi, who drowned near a Turkish beach while trying to cross into Europe, sparked off an international debate over the refugee crisis. Now, a new photograph of Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei recreating last year's iconic image for an Indian magazine, has elicited an equally wide range of reactions. See … [Link]
Mashable » 'Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens' will reveal what happened after 'Jedi'
How do you build hype for a new Lego video game when there are two or three of them released every year? Simple: You pack it with a previously untold story from the Star Wars universe. This summer, Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens will embark on a blocky, whimsical journey through J.J. Abrams' 2015 sci-fi epic. But it'll also venture … [Link]
Mashable » Prynt Case makes Harry Potter's moving photos a reality
Video: Rill Causey, Quincy Ledbetter Unlike photos in the Muggle world, photos in the wizarding world of Harry Potter aren't static. They're living images, where people and things move around, and people even "visit" other pictures. Magic will never be real, but with the Prynt Case — a ZINK paper-based printer accessory that connects to smartphones and uses augmented reality … [Link]
Slashdot » China's Chang'e 3 Lander and Yutu Rover Camera Data Released
AmiMoJo writes: Detailed high resolution images from the recent Chinese moon mission have been released. Links to the original Chinese sites hosting the images are available, but Emily Lakdawalla of the Planetary Society has kindly organized them in English. Images show the lander, the rover and the surface of the earth. An interactive map is also available, built from data … [Link]
Mashable » All the groundhogs say it will be an early spring
Okay, campers, rise and shine and feel free to leave your booties at home because it's not going to be cold for much longer. This morning, the famous weather-predicting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, thereby predicting an early spring season, according to local news station WKYC. 
Image: Keith Srakocic/Associated PressThe prediction is somewhat historic, as Phil has only … [Link]
Mashable » Elephant gores Scottish tourist to death in Thailand
LONDON — A Scottish tourist was killed and a guide seriously injured when an elephant panicked on a trekking trip in Koh Samui, Thailand, local press reported. Gareth Crowe, 36, was killed after the guide — known as a mahout — got off the elephant to take a picture of Crowe and his partner's 16-year-old daughter. SEE ALSO: The vanishing … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn Malik posts preview of new song on Twitter
Ex-One Direction superstar Zayn Malik just can't keep himself out of the spotlight these days. Shortly after releasing his debut solo single, "Pillowtalk," and joining Snapchat, Zayn took to Twitter to release what appears to be a 7-second preview of a new song In the short video, captioned "Late Nights," Zayn is listening to the new song playing in the background … [Link]
Mashable » This little kid dancing to Justin Bieber's 'Sorry' is the future of dance and art
This kid has it, and we don't, and that's something we'll all have to make our peace with. John Phillip Bughaw, a six-year-old from the Philippines who's already been a guest on Ellen, has released a new video. Bughaw dances to Justin Bieber's "Sorry" and absolutely crushes it. Young trumpet player moonwalks off stage, almost makes it Daredevil little girl … [Link]
Mashable » Super Bowl 50 preview: Stars, storylines and subplots galore
Happy America Day, America! Nope, we're not gearing up early for the 4th of July. This Sunday is — lightning strikes, thunder crashes — Super Bowl Sunday But that's our first and last bad joke about the game's modern excess. In all earnestness, Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos (Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. EST on CBS) … [Link]
Mashable » India's Supreme Court agrees to start debate on decriminalising homosexuality under Section 377
India’s Supreme Court has given a ray of hope to India’s LGBT community by agreeing to reopen the debate on the controversial Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a colonial-era law that criminalises homosexuality. The court was hearing a curative petition filed by LGBT activists that challenged its decision upholding the validity of the law in December 2013. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » These people are so dedicated, they voted in the Iowa caucus from California
If you want to see real change happen in this country, you have to get out and vote no matter what. Nothing should hold you back — not the weather, not your job, not the fact there's nothing to vote for in your state yet and the only voting is happening roughly 2,000 miles away. Thankfully, the people featured in … [Link]
Slashdot » AnonSec Attempts To Crash $222m Drone, Releases Secret Flight Videos
An anonymous reader writes with an excerpt from IBTimes that says it's not just governments that have proven themselves capable of hacking into drones: Hackers from the AnonSec group who spent several months hacking NASA have released a huge data dump and revealed they tried to bring down a $222m Global Hawk drone into the Pacific Ocean. The hack included … [Link]
Mashable » 50 epic Super Bowl foods you can't miss this year
Image: Mashable Composite, TODAY.COM, TODAY.COMThis year's Super Bowl is the 50th anniversary of the biggest football game of the year. People across the country will be glued to the TV for Sunday's game, the commercials and the food In conjunction with Today.com, Mashable has compiled a list of totally epic Super Bowl foods you can't miss — including links to … [Link]
Mashable » 'To be, or not to be together': Proposals unveiled to keep Britain in EU
BRUSSELS — European Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday unveiled proposals that he hopes will keep Britain in the 28-nation European Union. The draft deal was made public in a letter to EU leaders. It must be endorsed by Britain's EU partners and is set to be thrashed out at a summit in Brussels on Feb. 18. See also: Emigrant Britain: … [Link]
Mashable » 75 top Twitter accounts you should follow for your career
I freely admit it: I’m a Twitter fiend. I really do spend all day, every day on the platform — and I’m OK with that. Before you get all “stupid millennial, too much time on the internet” on me, there’s a huge advantage to spending a large chunk of my life on the web: I’ve stumbled upon an amazing number of … [Link]
Mashable » PJ Harvey's new music video has powerful message about refugee crisis
British rocker PJ Harvey has dropped a new music video for "The Wheel," a song from her upcoming album The Hope Six Demolition Project — and it carries an important message. Along with footage filmed in London, the video also features shots from two trips to Kosovo that Harvey took with filmmaker and collaborator Seamus Murphy in 2011 and 2015. … [Link]
Mashable » In 1900, W.E.B. Du Bois led exhibit promoting African-American progress
Women sit on steps at Atlanta University in Georgia.Image: Library of CongressAt the turn of the 20th century, African-American lawyer Thomas Calloway had an idea for an exhibit for the upcoming 1900 World’s Fair in ParisWriting to over a hundred prominent black Americans, Calloway laid out his vision for a multimedia presentation which would paint a picture of African-American society nearly … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 2 February 2016
This is Not the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Slate) — the phrase the fourth Industrial Revolution has been around for more than 75 years. It first came into popular use in 1940. huginn — MIT-licensed system for building agents that perform … [Link]
Mashable » How to grieve at work
Your coworker received a phone call, her voice dropped from pleasant to distraught in seconds; there was a death in the family. She’s now back at the office after time off, typing at her keyboard. Do you leap to her side and cradle her in your bosom? Summarize those moving posts by author and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, who wrote, "I … [Link]
Mashable » Marmite is banning 'bae' from its personalized jars in time for Valentine's Day
LONDON — It's that time of year again: Valentine's Day. As lovers everywhere gear up to whisper sweet — and corny — nothings, Britain's best-loved spread has decided to wade in and shut down the cringe-fest. Marmite has banned pet names "bae," "snookums" and "baby cakes" from its personalised jars, to the relief of everyone See also: Marmite: Love it or … [Link]
Mashable » SunTrust Super Bowl commercial compares money worries to drowning
SunTrust will try to hush Super Bowl parties across America for 30 seconds with a message about financial stress. It's not quite as dreary as it sounds however; the 30-second spot, entitled "Hold your breath," does compare money problems to drowning, but it also tries to strike a positive note with a reminder that you shouldn't let them consume you See … [Link]
Mashable » Most thrilling new Super Bowl commercial is about saving TV from evil forces
Who knew flat-screen TVs could be made so dramatic? Liam Neeson meets with a younger version of himself — played by the actor's real-life son Micheál Neeson — to discuss the time-traveling transport of LG's OLED television from the future in the electronics company's first-ever Super Bowl ad See also: Super Bowl advertisers just want America to have fun this year … [Link]
Mashable » People still live in this 10-acre abandoned theme park in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar — In 1997 some of the most powerful men in Myanmar’s dictatorship gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a glitzy new theme park by Yangon's city zoo. Set in the then-capital, the park with its merry-go-rounds featuring brightly coloured ponies, a kiddies’ play hall and a games arcade, was probably not the most sinister project the notoriously brutal military … [Link]
Mashable » There's a super confusing new twist to the Amber Rose and Kanye West saga
LONDON — You wouldn't have thought a Twitter beef that started with Kanye West ranting at Wiz Khalifa and ended with Kanye West denying that he partakes in certain bedroom activities could get any more bizarre, but just you wait — there's a new twist in the tale. See also: Brands find Yeezus after Kanye's unbelievable Twitter rant Less than a … [Link]
Mashable » Hero David Beckham goes out of his way to help paramedic and elderly patient
LONDON — Just when you think it can't be possible for David Beckham to get any cooler, he goes and does something like this. See also: 'Think twice' if you're going to slam David Beckham's parenting skills Not content with being a footballing legend, raising money for charity, and getting the 2015 vote for sexiest man alive, the sculpted ball-kicker went … [Link]
Slashdot » How the Raspberry Pi Can Automatically Tweet Complaints About Your Slow Internet
An anonymous reader writes: Contacting your internet provider to complain about slow browsing speeds is a tiresome chore which none of us enjoy, but one man has found a solution. He has configured a Raspberry Pi computer to automatically tweet a complaint to Comcast when his internet falls below 50Mbps, well below the 150Mbps he pays for. Wouldn't it be … [Link]
Mashable » This is how much India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is worth
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have been ranked as one of the world's most powerful people, but he only keeps a measly Rs 4,700 ($70) as cash in hand. On the other hand, his total assets are worth Rs 14 million ($20,605), thanks to a residential property in the city of Gandhinagar, whose value has increased by more than 25 … [Link]
Mashable » You can use that odd Snapchat filter on money, too
Fun with Snapchat filters knows no bounds. We've seen dogs being flawlessly turned into Dug from Pixar's Up, and we've seen a guy scare his mom to death with that new face-thinning filter as well But have you tried using that filter (or Lens, as Snapchat calls it) on money? Some Redditors tried it out, and the results are quite hilarious … [Link]
Mashable » That's Jack Black with his head in a stocking, trying to blow out a candle
You've seen Jack Black but you've never seen Jack Black in his element on a Korean game show. Over the weekend, the American comedian was on South Korean TV show "Infinite Challenge" where he competed in various rounds of kooky dares. In this segment, he's got a (surprisingly strong) stocking over his head and is competing to see who can … [Link]
Mashable » Korean youth sleep out in the cold by a statue memorializing sexual slavery
SEOUL — Each night on a street of the South Korean capital, college students slide into their sleeping bags and hunker down for the night in subzero temperatures. They're not homeless; they are making a statement. For more than a month, they have been sleeping rough to protest the Japanese government’s calls for the removal of a statue that memorializes thousands … [Link]
Mashable » Surfer survives insane 40-foot fall off Maui wave
Professional surfer Tom Dosland was caught on camera during a scary free fall from a huge wave in Maui, Hawaii, on Jan. 27. Dosland described the incident to Surfer Magazine later, saying that striking the face of the wave was “a brutal beating, like I was in a car crash.” Thankfully, Dosland emerged unscathed, but his board was completely destroyedAdditional reporting … [Link]
Mashable » Woman pulls over cop for speeding, gives him a lecture
A woman in Miami recently performed a role reversal on a police officer by pulling him over for speeding. Claudia Castillo, who says she was the driver, posted three YouTube videos on Friday of her following a supposedly speeding Miami-Dade police officer. She takes several minutes to catch him, but finally gets him to pull off the highway See also: The … [Link]
Mashable » Formula One car takes on rugby players in one-of-a-kind scrum
It’s a duel that'll have rugby and Formula One fans salivating, and seems just a little out of this world. This is a video of a scrum contest between the car of Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo, who races for Infiniti Red Bull Racing, and players from the Bath Rugby club. See also: Eerie photographs of a scorched, 'apocalyptic' Tasmanian … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists are using Xbox Kinect to let orangutans play video games
Humans are not the only animals into video games, it turns out. In a research project that began Monday, orangutans at Australia's Melbourne Zoo are being entertained with interactive projections from an Xbox Kinect, a motion sensing device built for the gaming console. According to an emailed statement from Microsoft, which designed the device, the experiment is focused on how the … [Link]
Mashable » Switzerland leads probe into $4 billion allegedly mishandled in Malaysia's state firms
A top-level investigation is under way into Malaysian officials who may have misappropriated $4 billion from the country's state-owned companies. On Friday last week, the office of Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber said it was opening a formal inquiry into Malaysian state accounts, after its investigation into Malaysian state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) revealed possible wrongdoing. See also: Demonstrators … [Link]
Mashable » Jaguar Land Rover joins $7.9 million program to test self-driving cars
Jaguar Land Rover announced Monday morning that it is putting five highly automated vehicles on U.K. roads this year to test both connectivity and self-driving tech. Imagine, for example, if your car knew about a patch of black ice before it crossed it and warned you so you could avoid. 
Image: Jaguar Land RoverSee also: End of an era: Land Rover … [Link]
Mashable » Male scientists described in same demeaning way as female scientists
You know the stories about how close Nobel Prize-winning physicist Erwin Schrödinger came to never marrying? Chances are you haven't heard them, because nobody ever talks about Schrödinger's marriage when they discuss his work. The same can't be said for female scientists, however. Twitter user Daurmith jumped on this by writing short bios for some of science's most famous men, but … [Link]
Mashable » In social media's Iowa caucus predictions, Twitter nails it
As the votes continue trickling in from Monday night's Iowa caucus, Twitter came out on top in terms of social media predictions See also: Iowa caucuses: Ted Cruz upsets Donald Trump No prediction is perfect but Twitter got it closer than most by projecting Ted Cruz at the top of the GOP heap, ahead of Donald Trump and Marco Rubio. While … [Link]
Mashable » Stylish pup shows off a different hairdo every day
Kuma is half Pekingese, half Shih Tzu, and all style. The little dog from Japan has her own Instagram account that shows off her flowing locks, which are always in a different 'do. See also: Cutest dog you've ever seen is also a gymnast "I do Kuma's hair on my own, it's an original style," owner Yuke told Bored Panda. "I … [Link]
Slashdot » Cisco Patches Authentication, Denial-of-Service, NTP Flaws In Many Products
itwbennett writes: Cisco Systems has released a new batch of security patches for flaws affecting a wide range of products, including for a critical vulnerability in its RV220W wireless network security firewalls. The RV220W vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation of HTTP requests sent to the firewall's Web-based management interface. This could allow remote unauthenticated attackers to send HTTP requests … [Link]
Mashable » The great Internet tale of 2016: A flock of seagulls storm a train…
A tale about a bunch of seagulls, a train and some hot chips has gripped folks Down Under. On Monday, an Australian man named Chris Harrigan posted a little ditty on social media about a situation he claimed unfolded in front of his friend at a train station in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston. He live tweeted a version and the … [Link]
Mashable » 4 modern ways to rock the traditional cheongsam
I have a confession to make: I love to wear the cheongsam — a traditional Chinese one-piece dress with a mandarin collar. Usually figure-hugging, the cheongsam (also known as a qipao) was made popular in 1920s Shanghai by socialites and upperclass women and is often associated with cinematic chinoiserie glamour See also: Chinese travelers will make 2.9 billion trips during the … [Link]
Mashable » Rare images of a remote sub-Antarctic volcano erupting
By simply being in the right place at the right time, scientists have captured photos of an extremely remote sub-Antarctic volcano erupting. The Big Ben volcano, found on Heard Island, is one of only two active volcanoes in Australia's territories. The other is on one of the McDonald Islands. Both islands are far from any inhabited land — they are 4,000 … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton barely won, but Bernie Sanders is the true champion
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hillary Clinton may have edged out a technical win here over Bernie Sanders, but the close vote means that both campaigns have ample room to claim a victory However, this is a setback for Clinton, who should have beaten the socialist candidate by a long shot. She modeled her masterful ground operation in Iowa after Obama's, and … [Link]
Mashable » Meet #StickerKid, hero of Hillary Clinton's Iowa speech
While Hillary Clinton said she was breathing a "sigh of relief" after just barely winning the Iowa caucuses on Monday night, Bernie Sanders wasn't the only one sharing the spotlight. See also: Iowa caucus results kick off 2016 election A sticker-clad college student was seen making faces behind Hillary Clinton as she spoke after the caucuses in Iowa Monday night, who … [Link]
Mashable » How the Queensland Police used Nickelback to win Facebook friends
Australia’s Queensland Police Service has ridden hoverboards coupled with an abiding hatred for Canadian rockers Nickelback into social media success The service's Facebook page has been liked more than 725,000 times, which is more than any other police service in Australia, and more than the NYPD Often on point, it has used its following to address the scourge that is the … [Link]
Mashable » Loser Donald Trump's tweet about losers comes back to haunt him
Donald Trump will never eat his words but perhaps he should delete his tweets While Trump predicted a historic victory in Iowa caucuses, just three hours after the caucuses began, the major networks declared Ted Cruz the winner. Cruz is currently ahead of Trump 27.6% to 24.3%. That leaves Trump in second place, making him — using one of his very … [Link]
Mashable » The Fine Brothers 'react' to backlash by discontinuing newly announced program
LOS ANGELES — Everything is not fine with The Fine Brothers. In response to growing backlash over the last week, the YouTube duo said Monday night that they have discontinued their "React World program." The the duo came under fire last week after announcing they were going to license their highly popular "react" videos to creators worldwide. Many YouTube creators argued … [Link]
Mashable » Marco Rubio comes 3rd in Iowa. He declares victory.
WASHINGTON — Sen. Marco Rubio placed third in the Iowa caucus Monday — behind Sen. Ted Cruz and businessman Donald Trump. But you wouldn't know it from the speech Rubio delivered to his supporters, where he praised Iowans for helping him exceed expectations in the first primary contest of 2016. "Tonight we have taken the first step, an important step, toward … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump faces new test: Will people vote for a loser?
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Donald Trump's whole campaign has been based on winning. But after a major setback in Iowa, he's now going to have to cope with being seen as a loser — at least for now. Trump's disappointing second-place finish in the key early-voting state on Monday night, barely ahead of Marco Rubio, comes after recent polls showed … [Link]
Mashable » Enough is enough: Australian police have had it with snakes on their gate
Police are trained for scary situations, but this snake climbing vertical might be a little out of the ordinary, even in Australia. Western Australia's Wyndham Police posted a video on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon local time, making us grateful we don't have these kind of hurdles when trying to get home at the end of a working day. The snake was … [Link]
Mashable » Martin O'Malley: Too beautiful for this race
It was a sad night in Iowa for many presidential hopefuls. Martin O'Malley, in particular, decided to end his bid for the Democratic nomination for president after falling well behind Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Read more…More about Iowa, Martin O Malley, Standalone Video Template, and Standalone Video
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Slashdot » Windows 10 Now a 'Recommended Update' For Windows 7 and 8.1 Users
Mark Wilson writes: Microsoft has been accused of pushing Windows 10 rather aggressively, and the company's latest move is going to do nothing to silence these accusations. For Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, Windows 10 just became a 'recommended update' in Windows Update. This is a change from the previous categorization of the upgrade as an 'optional update' and … [Link]
Mashable » Eerie photographs of a scorched, 'apocalyptic' Tasmanian wilderness
Bushfires started by lightning raged across Tasmania's north and west from Jan. 13, affecting parts of the Australian state's pristine World Heritage Area. Hobart-based photographer Dan Broun explored the Central Plateau Conservation Area, shooting the blaze-affected region over a 36-hour period last weekend. He made quick visits in between bouts of extreme weather, including thunderstorms and lightning. See also: Climate change … [Link]
Mashable » Canon's 1D X Mark II DSLR records 4K video for a whopping $5,999
Not to be outdone by Nikon's high-end D5 DSLR, Canon has announced its own full frame DSLR with 4K video recording: the EOS-1D X Mark II. As the successor to the EOS-1D X, the Mark II is not a camera for the budding photographer or even the intermediate shooter. Its $5,999 (body-only) and $6,299 (kit with 64GB CFast memory card and … [Link]
Mashable » This Australian slang tutorial will help you communicate with locals
YouTube star, Riley Dashwood, wants to help the world get down with Aussie lingo. The 6-year-old girl from Melbourne has been joined by the comedian Josh Hawkins to make the short explanatory piece, which was posted to the "Hi Josh" Facebook page on Australia Day, Jan. 26 Thanks to this ingenious work, you will never again be stuck trying to … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump, you're the loser: Cruz wins Iowa
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Ted Cruz has won Iowa’s GOP caucuses, giving the hardline conservative senator a huge boost in his quest for the Republican nomination and making a loser of Donald Trump. The Associated Press has called the state for Cruz who led Trump 27.7% – 24.4% with 84% of precincts reporting. Marco Rubio was in third place with … [Link]
Mashable » Mike Huckabee drops out of 2016 presidential race
WASHINGTON — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee dropped out of the presidential race Monday, marking his second unsuccessful run for president. Huckabee entered the contest in May, and never became more than an afterthought in the crowded 2016 field. The biggest splash he made during the campaign was rallying together with Kim Davis, a clerk in Kentucky who refused to issue … [Link]
Mashable » Porsche won't offer self-driving cars, report says
Self-driving cars are going to be the future of mobility. That is, for everyone but Porsche. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume told German newspaper Westfalen-Blatt that the performance carmaker does not plan to develop an autonomous car, Reuters reports. See also: Lamborghini's Hong Kong dealer has two $4.5 million Veneno Roadsters in stock "One wants to drive a Porsche by oneself," Westfalen-Blatt … [Link]
Mashable » Ben Carson is heading home to Florida to do laundry
WASHINGTON — Speculation abounded Monday night that GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson might drop out of the race, after news broke that Carson was not sticking around in Iowa to wait out caucus results, nor heading directly to New Hampshire or South Carolina for the next primaries on the calendar. But Carson said he is remaining in the race, and that … [Link]
Mashable » Woman drops big ol' f-bomb live on MSNBC during caucuses
At the Iowa caucuses, everyone is clamoring for attention — and one woman stole it all. During a live MSNBC broadcast of the event, a concerned voter made it to live TV and began to air her concerns. She got a little heated, as people do, and decided to drop everyone's favorite expletive. "The fact that I haven't gotten benefits … [Link]
Mashable » Poor Canadian groundhog dies right before groundhog day
Groundhogs might be able to predict the weather, but — sadly — they can't always predict their own death. Winnipeg Willow, a groundhog at the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, was all ready for her annual 'Groundhog Day' performance. But on Saturday, just days before her big reveal, Willow passed away. It is suspected she died of old groundhog age See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Martin O'Malley ends 2016 presidential campaign
Martin O'Malley ended his run for the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday night, sources close to the former Maryland governor and Baltimore mayor confirmed to Mashable. Earlier in the day, O'Malley was defiant, telling his supporters to "hold strong" and vowing that he would continue his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. "We're in this all the way," O'Malley told … [Link]
Mashable » See the nearly complete Apple UFO headquarters in this new drone video
Over the past year, we’ve seen a number of drone videos of the new UFO-style headquarters of Apple being built. But none have been as revealing as a new video posted on Monday that shows the advanced stages of the facility’s construction Captured by Bay Area drone videographer Duncan Sinfield, the clip offers our first look at the interiors of … [Link]
Mashable » Ted Cruz's daughter really doesn't want a kiss from her dad
Ted Cruz might be a contender for the GOP presidential bid — but not everyone's equally enthused Earlier in the day, the 45-year-old senator went to give his 7-year-old daughter Christine a hug and a kiss. But Christine didn't, um, feel the same way. She tried to keep it subtle. "NO NO NO!" she shouted, as he went to embrace … [Link]
Mashable » There was a big Microsoft fail at the Iowa caucus
Maybe we should stick with the hand-written ballots. The website tracking the Republican caucus results in Iowa experienced intermittent outages on Monday, a stumble for what had been a highly touted new system from Microsoft on its Azure cloud computing platform. SEE ALSO: This is how Microsoft apps are tallying and innovating the Iowa Caucuses The reason for the outage … [Link]
Mashable » Lightning strikes directly in front of men filming a wild storm
Two men have been lucky to escape the wrath of nature in Australia, by narrowly avoiding a lightning strike Filming a storm in Sydney's Oyster Bay on Saturday from a boat shed, Daniel Dudman and his friend Nick Panayiotou captured the moment lightning struck right in front of them By the reaction of the two friends, it was a little … [Link]
Mashable » Lego Iowa: The 2016 caucus results, brick by brick
Lego IowaTracking the Iowa caucus results, brick by brickAs of 11:22 p.m. CTAfter a year of campaigning, the first votes of the 2016 primary season were finally cast in the Iowa caucuses. And that means it was finally time to record the first results … in Lego bricks.Everything was awesome for Ted Cruz, who won the GOP caucuses. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton … [Link]
Mashable » These 6 albums just went Platinum under new rules to include streaming
LOS ANGELES — The Recording Industry Association of America is slowly, ever so slowly, accepting this whole streaming thing. The RIAA announced Monday that it will now include streaming in determining an album's Gold or Platinum status. Effective right this second, 1,500 on-demand audio and video streams will equate to one album sale, the organization said in a statement. (An album has to move 500,000 copies to … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung to unveil Gear 360 virtual reality camera, report says
Just one day after Samsung announced the debut date of its Galaxy S7 smartphone, there are new rumblings that the company will also release a long-rumored virtual reality camera Samsung may have offered some hint as to its VR intentions later this month via its promotion for the Feb. 21 unveiling of the S7. See also: How virtual reality will grow … [Link]
Mashable » 'The X-Files' Episode 3 was a silly hour of TV that couldn't have been better
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Episode 3 of The X-Files. How fun was that? From its tongue-in-cheek title — “Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster” — to its final credits, Monday night's episode of The X-Files was so packed to the scales with lighthearted fun, it was almost enough to fully erase the taste of the disastrous premiere from our … [Link]
Mashable » Justice Department launches review of San Francisco Police over Mario Woods shooting
The U.S. Department of Justice launched a review of the San Francisco Police Department, an agency facing scrutiny over the shooting death of a young black man and the emergence of homophobic and racist text messages exchanged between officers. The review will be done by the DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, which promotes improvements to officers' ties with communities. … [Link]
Mashable » Scenes from the Hawkeye State: Presidential hopefuls fight for Iowa's votes
Presidential hopefuls and their campaign staff have swarmed Iowa in hopes of swaying voters with last-minute pitches. Candidates have spent months — and in some cases years — trying to gain a foothold in the state, and it will all come down to a few hours on a wintry Monday evening, when Iowans gather to caucus Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton struggled … [Link]
Slashdot » Fine Brothers File For Trademark On Word "React"
DewDude writes: You've probably seen them on YouTube: Fine Brothers are the two behind the video series Teens React, Kids React, and Elders React. Well, the two seem to feel they somehow invented this whole thing and have now filed for a very broad trademark. The USPTO filing says the trademark will be published tomorrow and looking at the filing; … [Link]
Mashable » Delta apologizes to passengers after fighting flight attendants cause diversion
Delta Air Lines is apologizing to passengers after a confrontation between two flight attendants on Jan. 22 led pilots to make an unscheduled landing halfway through the trip. The airline says the actions of the crew members did not reflect the professionalism expected of employees. SEE ALSO: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked The Aviation Herald, a website … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla has applied for a dealership license in Michigan
What’s the old adage? If you can't beat them, join them? Well, it seems that's exactly what Tesla is doing. The upstart EV automaker has applied for a dealership license in Michigan. This is a change, of course, for Tesla because, up until now, it has been selling its cars around the country in company-run showrooms that sell direct to customers … [Link]
Mashable » Iowa caucus results kick off 2016 election
Share Tweet Interactive: Sergio Hernandez Global News Editor: Louise Roug Managing Editor: Jonathan Ellis Read more… More about Politics, U.S., Us World, Us, and Iowa Caucuses
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Mashable » NYC men are more likely than women to store shoes in oven, new survey shows
If you use your kitchen a la Carrie Bradshaw and keep shoes and old magazines in your oven, you're not alone In a recent survey, private chef company Kitchensurfing found that the evening meal isn't always eaten with 2.5 children at a round table at exactly 6:30 p.m. anymore via GIPHY See also: Kitchensurfing Raises $15 Million to Bring Private Chefs … [Link]
Mashable » Police pay tribute to K9 officer killed in the line of duty near Pittsburgh
It was a heartbreaking scene outside a Pittsburgh area vet on Sunday night as authorities gathered to pay their respects to Aren, a Port Authority K9 officer who was killed in the line of duty during an incident that also saw a suspect shot and killed by police. See also: The Internet raised $50,000 to help a retired police officer keep … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Soda Commercials Were Honest [Video]
If it’s hot out and you’re in dire need of refreshment, just grab yourself an ice cold bottle of candy. Ouch. Truth hurts. [Cracked] The post If Soda Commercials Were Honest [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » NASA's Weird Giant Airplane Carried The Future Of Mars In Its Belly
NASA Super Guppy There is no plane more inaccurately named than the “Super Guppy.” Seen from afar, the gigantic airplane bears a superficial resemblance to the diminutive fish, but close up it is truly a giant of the sky. I mean just look at this thing: Only five of the gargantuan aircraft were ever built, with the last in service … [Link]
Slashdot » Google To Take 'Apple-Like' Control Over Nexus Phones
Soulskill writes: According to a (paywalled) report in The Information, Google CEO Sundar Pichai wants the company to take greater control over development of their Nexus smartphones. When producing Nexus phones, Google has always partnered with manufacturers, like Samsung, LG, and HTC, who actually built the devices. Rather than creating a true revenue stream, Google's main goal has been to … [Link]
Mashable » Fashion icon Mark Zuckerberg inspired one designer's entire collection
The TL;DR fashion review: Mark Zuckerberg + shoes + intergalactic vibes. 'Nuff said. 
NEW YORK — Mark Zuckerberg is many a things: Facebook founder, new father, selfless human-being. And now he can add fashion icon to that list. With his heather grey hoodie, dad jeans and Adidas shower slides, the Facebook founder revolutionized the modern-day work uniform, proving that maybe — just … [Link]
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