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 » Link Rot Rx: 'Amber' Add-on For WordPress and Drupal
David Rothman writes: If you run a WordPress or Drupal site, you can now fight link rot with Amber, a new open source add-on from Harvard's Berkman Center. If links are dead, visitors can still summon up the pages as stored on your server or, if you prefer, outside ones such as the Internet Archive. TeleRead has the details, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Video Game Puzzles That Made Absolutely No Sense [Video]
The hardest puzzles to solve are those that were clearly conceived by video game developers taking some bad acid. [Cracked] The post 7 Video Game Puzzles That Made Absolutely No Sense [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Russia Begins Work On a Lunar Lander
MarkWhittington writes: Whether and when Russia will try to send cosmonauts to the moon is an open question. The Putin government has heavily slashed spending on the Russian space program, a measure brought on by declining oil and gas revenues. But, as Popular Mechanics reports, Russian engineers have gone ahead and have started to design a lunar lander for the … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch Nigeria's First Confirmed Drone Strike — Against Boko Haram
Aminu Gamawa Nigerian CH-3 This January 25, 2015 photo appears to show a Chinese made CH-3 drone, owned by Nigeria, which has crash landed upside down. The two AR-1 ATGMs attached to its wing pylons suggest that Nigeria is turning to drone strikes as the bloody war against Boko Haram continues. The circle of drone warriors is growing, slowly. Today, … [Link]
Mashable » Homer Simpson joins the dark side of desserts
D’oh-n’t underestimate Home Simpson's fandom of Star Wars. This mashup of two pop culture characters in an intricate cake proves Homer sure can rock a Stormtrooper mask. See also: If you absolutely must get a divorce cake, make it 'Star Wars'-themed Capture the Moment Media bring us to the fondant frontline of Letterpress Bakery from Vancouver, Canada, to present this gorgeous … [Link]
Mashable » These 2 robot chefs will make you ramen (college dreams do come true)
Koya and Kona, a pair of robotic arms, are the top chefs at Toyako Ramen in China. One is in charge of boiling the noodles, the other is in charge of the soup. They work together and can finish making a bowl of noodles in under two minutes. Time to start planning your next trip to China. [Additional reporting by The … [Link]
Mashable » CBS pushes out 92-year-old chairman, called 'a living ghost'
Sumner Redstone, the 92-year-old chairman of CBS, is being pushed out of his job after an extended legal battle that will culminate Friday in a doctor investigating him for mental competency. Taking Redstone's job will be Les Moonves, who was nominated by Sumner's own daughter, Shari, who has been lobbying for her father's ouster from the firm he founded. Redstone … [Link]
Mashable » No glove, no love: New German law requires men to use condoms if they have sex with prostitutes
Germany is considering a new law that will require men to wear condoms during sex with prostitutes See also: Chinese firm gives sex doll bonuses instead of cash The draft law, put forward on Tuesday, is meant to protect sex workers, according to a report from AFP Germany legalized prostitution in 2002. Under current laws, sex workers can collect public unemployment … [Link]
Mashable » Guy DIYs old-school Macintosh into techie trash can
This old Macintosh may have more storage space as a trash can than it did as a computer. See also: Couple renovates old bus into sleek RV apartment After a decade of holding on to a couple of Macintosh 128Ks that he got from a surplus sale, Redditor HaHaBird rolled up his sleeves and transformed the 1984 computer into a 2016 … [Link]
Popular Science » This App Turns Photos Of Food Into Faces
Aaron Randall The Megabite app turns your boring food into an exciting smiley face. It's a problem as old as time. You want to make a smiley face out of your food, but you don't want to get your hands dirty. Enter Megabite. The app, which is currently only available as source code, analyzes a picture of food and then … [Link]
Mashable » Naming a cockroach after your Valentine is the best way to show them you care
If Valentine's Day makes you feel more darkly humorous than sweetly romantic, the Bronx Zoo has the right gift for you With the return of the zoo's Name-a-Roach program this year, a Madagascar hissing cockroach will be named in honor of your ex (or mother-in-law, as the zoo also thoughtfully suggests) with a $10 donation. See also: A single's guide … [Link]
Slashdot » New Hack Shrinks Docker Containers
destinyland writes: Promising "uber tiny Docker images for all the things," Iron.io has released a new library of base images for every major language optimized to be as small as possible by using only the required OS libraries and language dependencies. "By streamlining the cruft that is attached to the node images and installing only the essentials, they reduced the … [Link]
Mashable » CDC adds Jamaica and Tonga to Zika travel advisory list
The Centers for Disease Control announced Wednesday the addition of Jamaica and Tonga to the list of places where confirmed cases of Zika virus should give pregnant women pause before visiting. The Level 2 notice advises pregnant women as well as women trying to get pregnant to practice enhanced precautions. SEE ALSO: There are more questions than answers when it comes … [Link]
Mashable » A$AP Rocky starts a beautiful person feud in new 'Zoolander 2' trailer
A$AP Rocky's rap in the new Zoolander 2 attacks our returning heroes where it it hurts the most: their ridiculously good looking faces. He spits out "Hansel and Derek, I'm handsome, you jealous," and you can just picture their sensitive hearts breaking when they process the diss several minutes later. While we eagerly await whatever diss track they fire back … [Link]
Mashable » Korean woman saves and shelters 200 dogs
Jung Myoung Sook, 61, has been rescuing dogs for 26 years. She currently lives on a hillside compound in South Korea, where she shelters more than 200 canines. In a country where dogs are a traditional delicacy and have only recently become popular as pets, some think Jung Myoung Sook's love for her dogs is odd.Full story: http://on.mash.to/1UKPE1K Read more…More about … [Link]
Popular Science » The Sun Looks Like A Disco Ball In This Trippy NASA Video
Video of Understanding the Magnetic Sun Is it a disco ball? A glowing hairball? An orb-like alien with tendrils? Nope, that's our sun. In this video from NASA, solar researcher Holly Gilbert explains a gorgeous dynamic computer model of the Sun's magnetic fields. The pink and green lines are open magnetic field lines, extending into space, while their counterparts, the … [Link]
Mashable » Hey publishers, just stop making book trailers
In my line of work, and in my life as a reader, I've seen a lot of book marketing. But there's one thing publishers and authors do that never fails to make me seethe: book trailers. Book trailers are exactly what they sound like. Imagine a film trailer, but made completely from scratch with no existing footage to promote. As every … [Link]
Mashable » Shakespearean actors traveled to Calais to perform Hamlet for hundreds of refugees
Actors from Shakespeare's Globe performed Hamlet in the Calais refugee camp known as "the jungle" on Wednesday, reciting the lines of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays for more than 300 people under gloomy skies. The Calais camp is home to about 6,000 people who have fled war, poverty and repression, coming to Europe in search of a better life. The … [Link]
Mashable » Luxury vacation will take travelers from the North to the South pole
People who like freezing and spending lots of money will soon be able go on vacation with both polar bears and penguins, no zoo or Coca-Cola commercial required. VeryFirstTo, a luxury company that caters to those who want to be the "very first to" do something, is now offering what they say has never been done before: an Arctic to Antarctic private jet … [Link]
Slashdot » Former DoE Employee Ensnared By Secret-Selling Sting Pleads Guilty
mdsolar writes: A former Energy Department employee accused of attempting to infiltrate the agency's computer system to steal nuclear secrets and sell them to a foreign government pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reduced charge of attempting to damage protected government computers in an email "spear-phishing attack." Charles Harvey Eccleston, a former employee at the department and at the independent Nuclear … [Link]
Mashable » Your superhero wish has come true: The Flash is coming to 'Supergirl'
Barry Allen is coming to Supergirl CBS announced Wednesday that Grant Gustin's titular superhero from CW's The Flash will be making an appearance an upcoming episode of DC's freshman series, making for an unconventional cross-network crossover See also: You're not the only one getting 'Doctor Who' feels from 'Legends of Tomorrow' The move comes just a few weeks after critics and … [Link]
Mashable » There are more questions than answers when it comes to the Zika virus
The Zika virus outbreak in Central and South America has been given the rare designation of a "public health emergency of international concern." The World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva took that step on Feb. 1 in part because of what is not yet known about the illness, rather than what has been firmly established by medical researchers. The unsettling … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Dalek Wood Burner Will Exterminate a Stack of Wood in no Time! [Pics]
This beautiful Dalek wood burner by Owen James of Maven Industries would look just perfect in the backyard of any Whovians who’s in need of exterminating a stack of wood or two. Works a treat! #dalek #drwho #doctorwho A photo posted by Owen James (@maven_industries) on Jan 6, 2016 at 9:20am PST [Sources: maven_industries on Instagram | Geek Art Gallery] … [Link]
Popular Science » You Have Basic Physics To Thank For Your Brain’s Funky Folds
The human brain is known for its signature folds, which curve in and out in a convoluted pattern. This folding enables us to stuff our rather large brains inside our skulls and reduces the distance between the neurons and circuits that transmit information within the brain. But until now, how this folding happens hasn't been easily explained. Now, using a … [Link]
Mashable » Republican candidates, these women choose 10 tips for your bodies
Warning: The following content is NSFW. Unless your W is *real chill.*Republicans candidates, these women want to tell you what you should do with your bodies. They have heard plenty from you, so they just want to give you back some helpful advice.Read more: http://on.mash.to/206uEDX Read more…More about Republicans, Carly Fiorina, Donald Trump, Youtube, and Politics [Link]
Slashdot » Torrents Time Lets Anyone Launch Their Own Web Version of Popcorn Time
An anonymous reader writes: Popcorn Time, an app for streaming video torrents, just got its own web version: Popcorn Time Online. Unlike other attempts to bring Popcorn Time into the browser, this one is powered by a tool called Torrents Time, which delivers the movies and TV shows via an embedded torrent client. Oh, and the developers have released the … [Link]
Popular Science » Google's AI Research Head Will Take Over Search
John Chae Google wants the world to use its Artificial Intelligence Google searches might get a lot smarter than they already are. Amit Singhal, Google's head of search, announced he will be retiring at the end of February, and will be replaced by John Giannandrea, the current head of Google's machine learning and artificial intelligence push. Giannandrea (who told PopSci … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Luxembourg’s asteroid mining bid is Europe’s first
The country has announced it will support the development of new laws governing outer space resources and fund research projects into mining asteroids [Link]
Popular Science » The 3D-Printed Semi-Automatic Gun Is Almost Here
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Shuty MP-1 3D Printed Gun All 3D-printed guns are young guns. The weapon as a distinct category didn’t exist before May 2013, when Defense Distributed’s single-shot Liberator blasted them into existence. Before the Liberator, people printed parts and incorporated them into existing guns. After the Liberator, designers expanded beyond its single-shot design. Now, a YouTube … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dark Disney: The REAL Stories Behind Popular Disney Films – Part II [Video]
From Screen Rant: Despite being kids movies, Disney films have a reputation for including dark elements like the death of a parent or villains hiding behind a pretty face. But the original stories many Disney movies are based on are even darker and more gruesome than what makes it into the final animated feature. We’ve already gone over the twisted … [Link]
Mashable » One of Saturn's largest rings may be newer than anyone thought
Scientists using a spacecraft exploring Saturn "weighed" the large planet's most massive ring for the first time and discovered something unexpected. A new analysis of data collected by the Cassini spacecraft found that even though the brightness and apparent opacity of parts of the ring varied, the actual amount of material within the ring — known as the B ring … [Link]
Mashable » The sad, lonely story of Super Bowl I's lost recording
The only known recording of the original TV broadcast of Super Bowl I sits in storage in upstate New York. Its owner is a 47-year-old nurse anesthetist named Troy Haupt who believed the NFL should pay him a $1 million for the piece of football history. The NFL countered with an offer of $30,000, and a threat: Sell the tape to … [Link]
Mashable » Snake stuck in beer can gets nursed back to health and released
Lucky for this snake, its last breaths will not be taken anywhere near a Bud Light. Five months ago, Redditor chandalowe discovered a California Whipsnake stuck inside of a beer can. Noticing that the snake was unable to remove itself and had been cut by the can's edges, chandalowe decided to take action and free the snake. See also: Meanwhile in … [Link]
Mashable » Sony's A6300 mirrorless camera is a 4K-recording beast for the masses
The successor to the Sony A6000, one of the best-selling mirrorless cameras and Mashable's best camera of 2014, is finally here. Sony's A6300 largely resembles the A6000, but it now comes with even more horsepower under the hood and 4K video recording. Was it worth waiting over a year and a half for? Hell yes it was. See also: 6 cheap … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Fixing UVC Camera Issues Under Windows?
Khyber writes: I bought some cheap Chinese camera glasses with built-in microphones. These are (supposedly) UVC cameras manufactured in 2015. Under Windows XP, these cameras are seen perfectly fine and work as web cameras; even the microphones work. Under Windows 7, the camera appears to install just fine, however I get the 'This device can perform faster if you connect … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg is richer than Jeff Bezos now
Not only was Jeff Bezos bested by Elon Musk in the race to space, he has also fallen a step behind a much younger rival in the race for riches. SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg hits peak cute with picture of his dog dressed as a Sith Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook and All-American Dad, passed Amazon CEO … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing gymnast's new beam move will blow your mind
Olympic hopeful Marisa Dick just invented a gymnastics move that will blow your damn mind. The gymnast posted a video of her brand new balance beam mount and announced on Instagram that the skill has officially been entered into the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique Code of Points. The move is now rightfully called "The Dick" and we can't stop watching … [Link]
Mashable » 10-year-old murdered by the Taliban was hailed as a war hero
In a photo of 10-year-old Wasil Ahmad that's made its way across social media, the Afghan boy holds a rifle nearly as big as himself. His militia uniform is jumbled around his wrists and elbows, too big for the boy wearing it. But Ahmad's face is stern War had surrounded Ahmad since he was born. His father was reportedly killed by … [Link]
Mashable » Rick Santorum dropping out of 2016 race after lackluster showing in Iowa
Former Pennsylvania SenRick Santorum will suspend his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday night, according to a source close to the campaign. He is also expected to make an endorsement in the race when he announces he is dropping out. On Wednesday, Santorum abruptly canceled plans for events in South Carolina, citing logistical issues. See also: Lego Iowa: The … [Link]
Slashdot » Ethics Panel Endorses Mitochondrial Therapy, But Says Start With Male Embryos
sciencehabit writes: An experimental assisted reproduction technique that could allow some families to avoid having children with certain types of heritable disease should be allowed to go forward in the United States, provided it proceeds slowly and cautiously. That is the conclusion of a report released today from a panel organized by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk: Tesla will launch version 2 of its home battery this summer
The excitement around the Tesla electric vehicle, and all the innovation it delivers, is rapidly being matched by the interest in the company's battery solution, the Tesla Powerwall Now, in a recent appearance in Paris, Tesla founder Elon Musk upped the battery ante by delivering a bit of news: an updated version of the Powerwall is already being prepared for … [Link]
Mashable » A relaxing timelapse through the NYC subway system
The New York City subway system is a series of winding tunnels navigated by smelly train cars with odd odors that can only be described as human. Most people can not wait until the subway finally reaches their destination But there is one glorious and highly entertaining spot in each subway train — looking out the first car's front window … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Perfect For the Big Game Night: Settlers of Catan Nachos and Pizza
Who said geeks can’t enjoy watching American football, especially if there’s a little nerdiness involved? Since Super Bowl 50 is almost here, why not make things a little more interesting with some Settlers of Catan themed food to eat while watching the big game on February 7th? Oh, and if you’re looking for the bowls used in the picture below, … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Inches Closer To ARC Reactor Despite Losing Federal Funding
Lucas123 writes: Experimenting with a fusion device over the past 20 years has edged MIT researchers to their final goal, creating a small and relatively inexpensive ARC reactor, three of which would produce enough energy to power a city the size of Boston. The lessons already learned from MIT's even current Alcator C-Mod fusion device — with a plasma radius … [Link]
Mashable » University of Chicago scientist resigns in wake of sexual harassment investigation
Jason Lieb, a molecular biologist at the University of Chicago, has resigned after an investigation found he violated the university's sexual misconduct policy, the New York Times reported. The violation led to the university recommending he be fired for his actions. A "university investigation letter" obtained by the Times states that multiple female graduate students were the targets of Lieb's advances … [Link]
Mashable » There's a reason you can't help your Resting Bitch Face
Do you have Resting Bitch Face or are you just unhappy to see me? It's a concept plaguing modern society — faces, typically female, which unintentionally come across as judgmental, bored, disgusted, annoyed, snobby or, put simply, bitchy See also: 10 unsolved mysteries that still need answers in 2016 The term entered the pop culture lexicon in 2013 and since then … [Link]
Popular Science » More Evidence That Early Earth Collided Head-On With Another Planet
William K. Hartmann Theia-Earth Collision An artist's interpretation of what the collision between the two planets might have looked like. Soon after the Earth coalesced in the early solar system, it was hit by another planet, Theia. The collision formed the moon, but researchers are still trying to piece together exactly what happened, including what happened to Theia. For years, … [Link]
Mashable » Artists cover the next hot boy band in style of robots and Bob Dylan
On Monday, Baby Boiz dropped their first single, and light filtered through the darkness of a world where One Direction's fate remains uncertain The Jonas Brothers can't even stay together, but "Tonight's Tonight" is the hope for the future we desperately needed Mashable talked to some of the Baby Boiz super fans who covered the band their favorite songs about … [Link]
Mashable » Trump joins Stalin, Putin, Hitler on list of Peace Prize hopefuls
Republican presidential candidate, billionaire, reality TV star and noted wall enthusiast Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize See also: Loser.com now redirects to a certain politician who hates losers While the news has gotten plenty of notice, we're here to say not to worry: the world isn't in as dire straits as his nomination suggests Plenty of … [Link]
Mashable » Cat is the cutest sous chef while his human makes a Japanese style omelette
This is how you make the purr-fect omelette. Jun Yoshizuki loves to cook, and his cat Kohaku loves to watch him do it. Not only is Jun's tutorial on how to make omurice (a popular Japanese omelette dish served over rice) look delicious, his adorable little sous chef is there to supervise (and sometimes sleep). You'd think Kohaku would be … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. national parks are trying to solve their diversity problem
The United States' national parks "belong to everyone" — but not everyone is going. The parks are welcoming more people than ever before — 292.8 million visitors in 2014 — but the visitors are 78% white and, at parks like the Florida Everglades, about half are older than 60. To put that in perspective, according to the last census, 62% of … [Link]
Mashable » Robert Durst pleads guilty to gun charges, faces possible murder trial
Robert Durst, accused murderer and star of HBO's docudrama The Jinx, was back in court Wednesday — and it looks like his luck is finally running out The New York real estate heir pleaded guilty in New Orleans to a weapons charge and agreed to an 85-month prison sentence, a move that could usher in his extradition to California to face … [Link]
Mashable » How did a Somalia plane land safely after an explosion ripped a hole through its wall?
Somali officials are closely examining an explosion that ripped a hole in the side of a passenger jet on Tuesday, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Mogadishu, the country's capital, instead of continuing on to Djibouti. One person on board Daallo Airlines Flight 3159 was reportedly blown out of the hole in the blast and two others were … [Link]
Popular Science » Fitbit's Alta Provides A $130 Option For Casual Wearable Users
Fitbit Fitbit Alta The Fitbit Alta is the company's sleekest 2016 wearable Among wrist wearables dedicated to tracking one's fitness, Fitbit's are among the most popular. Trackers like the Fitbit Flex and Charge provide workout enthusiasts with a subtle option, while the latest Fitbit Blaze more closely resembles a smartwatch. The latest addition to the family, the Fitbit Alta, looks … [Link]
Mashable » Obama at U.S. mosque for first time as president: 'Muslim Americans keep us safe'
As the 2016 presidential race has worn on, voters have heard some Republican candidates become increasingly explicit in their anti-Muslim rhetoric It seems President Barack Obama has also been listening See also: Why George W. Bush represents a voice of reason on Islam Obama paid his first visit as president to an American mosque on Wednesday when he sat down with … [Link]
Mashable » The first slate of YouTube Red originals will launch next week
LOS ANGELES — "Fish where the fish are." That's how Susanne Daniels, YouTube's global head of originals, describes the philosophy behind YouTube Red's original series. "By that, I mean [we] work with many of the top creators and try to give them an opportunity to do something that they wouldn’t normally have done on their channel," she explained to Mashable. YouTube … [Link]
Mashable » Women tell the Republican candidates what to do with their bodies
Video: Quincy Ledbetter, Heather Dockray Warning: The following content is NSFW. Unless your W is *real chill.* For many women, it's painful to hear men in power tell them what to do with their bodies. And while Republicans have never been shy to voice/scream their opinions on this matter, candidates this election season have seemed to feel particularly empowered. Marco … [Link]
Slashdot » Low-Cost EEG Head-Sets Promise Virtual Reality Feedback Loops
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers from the University of Memphis have found that it's possible to use a low-cost EEG device such as the $300 Emotiv Epoc to understand how a user is feeling — opening up the path to genuine psycho-biological feedback in virtual/augmented reality scenarios. The Epoc has been used, in combination with the Razer Hydra, to give … [Link]
Mashable » Man wanders around dressed like a raw turkey, wins at life
If you want to be happy, you have to be yourself Even if "yourself" is a raw turkey. See also: Dancing in giant teddy bear skins is something people do now One guy in particular is being his best self as he walks around in a light pink sweater, appearing like an uncooked bird. Imgur user spocrates posted a photo series … [Link]
Mashable » People are brilliantly trolling Tesco's Valentine's Day displays
LONDON — Tesco trolls have some Valentine's Day suggestions for you. In the build-up to the 14 February, people have taken to pranking the British supermarket chain in the most gloriously immature way possible — by pinching their "Ideal for Valentine's" signs and moving them into slightly more awkward positions. See also: 9 people who took on British companies and won … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch coming to several new countries next week
Apple Watch will be heading to six countries next week, including Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Greece. The expansion was first picked up by 9to5 Mac, which spotted the listings on the Apple websites for each country. All Apple Watch models — including the Sport, Edition and regular designs — will be available Feb. 11 in Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hunger Games,' 'Game of Thrones' stars team up in emotional 'Me Before You'
If you haven't shipped Daenerys Targaryen with Finnick Odair, you're about to. Actors Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin star in the the upcoming Me Before You, based on Jojo Moyes' 2012 novel of the same name See also: Romantic comedies normalize stalking, study finds Clarke plays Louisa, the hired caretaker of Claflin's grumpy William, who has been permanently disabled due … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Qualifications [Comic]
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Mashable » Celebrate Valentine's Day with these delightful R2-D2 chocolates
Star Wars may have disappeared from theaters, but it'll never disappear from our hearts. Or our food Rosanna Pansino is the host of the YouTube show "Nerdy Nummies" and creator of the infamous BB-8 cake pop. This time, the baker is back with a brand new Valentine's Day creation: R2-D2 chocolates Her recipe is simple — white chocolate, macadamia nuts … [Link]
Mashable » Wisconsin man forced to wear GPS tracking bracelet for life
Over the last couple of decades, the GPS ankle bracelet has quietly become a common technology that most U.S. citizens accept as a part of "house arrest" legal judgments. But would we be so accepting of that technology if it were possible that we had to wear one for life? A recent case in Wisconsin indicates that some people in … [Link]
Popular Science » Dubuc Tomahawk Electric Supercar Set for 2017
Dubuc Motors Dubuc Tomahawk The year 2016 is starting to feel a bit like 1916, given the number of new, niche car companies that are popping up. Tesla did it, so why can’t everyone? Companies like Arcimoto, Elio, Jannarelly, and Faraday Future are all inching ever closer to production models built outside the traditional automotive manufacturing system. Now we can … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Three-parent babies may get US go-ahead, but only for sons
An influential report says the US should allow mitochondrial donation therapy for severe diseases, but only for male embryos that can't pass on the donor DNA [Link]
Slashdot » Receiving Real-Time Imagery From Russia's Meteor-M N2 Satellite
An anonymous reader writes: The Meteor-M N2 is a low orbit Russian weather satellite which broadcasts live weather satellite images, similar to the APT images produced by the NOAA satellites. But Meteor digital images are however much better as they are transmitted as a digital signal with an image resolution 12x greater than the aging analog NOAA APT signals. Radio … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Envestnet | Yodlee Releases New API Architecture for Its Financial Data Platform
Today, Envestnet | Yodlee announced "a simpler, more intuitive RESTful API architecture that allows developers to integrate with and access the company's data platform with less effort and time spent." The digital financial services company continues its dedication to the developer community as it aims to lead in providing financial data through a world class developer experience. [Link]
Mashable » Uber's weird new logo resembles these other things
If Uber's goal was to get people talking about its new logo, it has certainly succeeded. Uber revealed a completely redesigned app logo on Tuesday, ditching the U-shaped design in favor of a more abstract and curious collection of lines and squares. Predictably, the Internet lost it. Many on Twitter suggested the new design looks like a bank logo, which … [Link]
Mashable » See McKinnon's style and Hemsworth's specs in new 'Ghostbusters' photos
There’s something strange (and wonderful) in the neighborhood. New images on the official website for the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot include assorted character posters and portraits, as well a life-changing image of Chris Hemsworth wearing glasses See also: Melissa McCarthy wasn't even invited to return as Sookie in the 'Gilmore Girls' revival Image: Sony PicturesThe film stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hamilton' cast will rise up to perform at the Grammys
They will not throw away their shot The cast of the celebrated musical Hamilton will perform at this year's Grammys on Feb. 15, adding a splash of Broadway to the music ceremony "We're going to do the opening number, scream with joy, and then celebrate the fact that we were just on the Grammys," creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda told USA … [Link]
Mashable » Miitomo, Nintendo's answer to social apps, is coming in March
Miitomo is the first of five announced mobile releases from Nintendo and DeNA, and it's coming to Android and iOS in March. Less a game and more a platform for social interactions, Miitomo gives users a way to communicate using their Mii avatars. It's not clear how the whole thing works, but app lets you pose (possibly pre-written) questions to your friends and use the … [Link]
Mashable » Pussy Riot is back and taking on corruption in Putin's Russia
Russian art-punk protest group Pussy Riot is back — this time with a searing indictment of corruption in President Vladimir Putin's government. "I run the war on corruption here, or, to be precise, I run the corruption here," raps Nadya Tolokonnikova, the group's co-founder, playing the role of Russia's prosecutor-general, Yuri Chaika See also: Pussy Riot releases video for 'Refugees In' … [Link]
Mashable » Amid Super Bowl cash controversy, some S.F. nonprofits score big
By now, you’ve probably heard that many San Franciscans are less than excited about the Super Bowl’s very expensive presence. Neighboring Santa Clara, where the contest is actually held, brokered a deal with the NFL for the reimbursement of fees associated with hosting the game. But San Francisco will not be reimbursed, despite the city pouring about $5 million from its … [Link]
Slashdot » Winner of the 2015 Underhanded C Contest Announced
Xcott Craver writes: The Underhanded C contest results have now been announced. This time the contest challenge was to cause a false match in a nuclear inspection scenario, allowing a country to remove fissile material from a warhead without being noticed. The winner receives $1000 from the Nuclear Threat Initiative. Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Mashable » See ya Scion: The car that tried so hard to be cool is no more
The Scion brand is no more. Well, at least, soon it won't be. On Wednesday morning, Scion announced that, starting in August, all 2017 model year Scion models will be sold as rebadged Toyotas. The FR-S sports car, iA sedan, iM five-door hatch, and C-HR will live on as Toyotas. However, the tC coupe will be given one final edition and … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Mice live 25 per cent longer when worn-out cells are cleared
A drug that destroys old cells extends lifespan and health in mice. Now a company is being launched to try to do the same in humans [Link]
New Scientist – News » Shortest ever pulse of visible light spots photons fleeing atoms
A pulse of visible light just 380 attoseconds long served as a flashbulb to probe how electrons emit photons when struck with light [Link]
Mashable » Uber's weird new logo resembles these other things
If Uber's goal was to get people talking about its new logo, it has certainly succeeded. Predictably, the Internet lost it. Many on Twitter suggested the new design looks like a bank logo, which is actually fitting for a startup that has gone from scrappy to a $62.5 billion corporate behemoth in just five years. But the comparisons went far, … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Cancels Stewart Alsop's Tesla Order Over Complaints About Launch Event
New submitter umafuckit writes: Blogger Stewart Alsop wrote an open letter to Elon Musk following a supposedly badly run launch event for the Model X. Alsop complained that the event started almost 2 hours late and was unable to test drive the car (for which has put down a deposit). In response, Musk cancelled Alsop's pre-order saying "Must be a … [Link]
Popular Science » Get Ready For A Soft Robot Showdown In April
Screenshot by author, from YouTube Robot Tentacle In Water Bones are a constraint. Sure, the rigid structures give us everything from from powerful legs to crushing teeth, at the modest cost of limiting the movements the body can make. This matters less to humans, as we’ve adapted our world pretty well to accommodate the constraints of our bones, but it … [Link]
Mashable » The Facebook 'motherhood challenge' leaves out a lot of people
LONDON — From 100 Happy Days to the ALS ice bucket challenge, Facebook viral initiatives have a track record of harnessing social media engagement to raise awareness of worthy causes. Facebook's latest viral trend — the 'motherhood challenge' — is not one of these initiatives. The motherhood challenge asks mothers to post photos of themselves with their kids, and to tag … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Baby giraffes steal milk, and adults let them do it
Giraffe mothers living in zoos seem happy to let baby giraffes of other mothers steal their milk, though it works best if the thieves conceal their identity [Link]
Popular Science » FDA Expected To Approve Technique To Create “Three-Parent Babies”
via Jill Stanek Random IVF It may soon be legal in the U.S. to modify embryos using mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT). The FDA is expected to approve the procedure today, according to a press release from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and reported by Nature News. In the past few years, MRT has emerged as a viable … [Link]
Mashable » Snake stuck in beer can gets nursed back to health and released
Lucky for this snake, its last breaths will not be taken anywhere near a Bud Light. Five months ago, Redditor chandalowe discovered a California Whipsnake stuck inside of a beer can. Noticing that the snake was unable to remove itself and had been cut by the can's edges, chandalowe decided to take action and free the snake. See also: Meanwhile in … [Link]
Mashable » Sony's A6300 mirrorless camera is a 4K-recording beast for the masses
The successor to the Sony A6000, one of the best-selling mirrorless cameras and Mashable's best camera of 2014, is finally here. Sony's A6300 largely resembles the A6000, but it now comes with even more horsepower under the hood and 4K video recording. Was it worth waiting over a year and a half for? Hell yes it was. See also: 6 cheap … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout 4 Prank Call: Vault-Tec Rep Sells Fallout Shelters Over the Phone [Video]
Youtuber ICEnJAM used some pre-recorded lines from the Vault-Tec representative in Fallout 4 to prank call regular people, trying to sell them a place in Vault 111. Watch and laugh. The Vault-Tec representative goes door to door to ask various citizens to reserve their spot in Vault 111. Unfortunately, he isn’t very well received as most assume him to be … [Link]
Slashdot » Open Source Pioneer Michael Tiemann On the Myth of the Average
StewBeans writes: In a recent article, Michael Tiemann, one of the world's first open source entrepreneurs and VP of Open Source Affairs at Red Hat, highlights an example from the 1950s US Air Force where the "myth of the average resulted in a generation of planes that almost no pilots could reliably fly, and which killed as many as 17 … [Link]
Mashable » These bionic legs are so light, paraplegics can wear them under clothing
It takes just 26 pounds of hardware to get Steven Sanchez walking again. He lost the use of his legs more than a decade ago in a BMX biking accident. Now Sanchez serves as test pilot for an innovative, lightweight exoskeleton from SuitX called Phoenix. Unveiled on Monday, the wearable robot is the result of years of work and stands apart … [Link]
Mashable » American woman suffers 'electrical storm' in brain, develops Scottish accent
LONDON — An American woman has been charting her changing accent for the past several months following an "electrical storm," in her brain last October. Linda Pereira is originally from California but is currently living in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the Daily Record. She suffers from a condition known as foreign accent syndrome. Over the past three-and-a-half months Pereira has regularly … [Link]
Mashable » Some Muggle figured out what 'Harry Potter' money is worth in real life
Bad news: The Wizarding World is just as expensive as you thought it was. Throughout the seven books, all that talk about galleons, sickles and knuts was enough to make your head spin — especially since it was never really clear how Wizard money exchanges to our boring, old Muggle money. See also: The Pottermore sorting quiz is back and better … [Link]
Mashable » Romantic comedies normalize stalking, study finds
University of Michigan researcher Julia R. Lippman conducted a study to answer an age-old question: creepy or romantic? Lippman used positive and negative portrayals of stalking behavior in Hollywood movies to see if women become desensitized to aggressive male behavior based on what they see in films See also: Disney princesses speak less than men in their films, data shows In … [Link]
Popular Science » Not A Morning Person? Blame It On Your Genes
Travis Rathbone Sleeping It’s a fact of life: some people feel at their best waking up at the crack of dawn and going to bed on the early side, while others prefer to stay up late and sleep in. And your preference for early mornings or late nights might come down to your genes, according to a study published yesterday … [Link]
Mashable » Try not to panic: 'Doctor Who' has disappeared from Netflix and Hulu
Thus ends the era of the Time Lord…for now, anyway. Doctor Who is no longer available for streaming on Netflix or Hulu, the platforms where it found a following of overseas fans since the series' reboot in 2005 See also: What to stream on HBO, Hulu, Amazon, Netflix and Showtime in February The BBC pulled the show from other streaming services … [Link]
Mashable » Syria needs nearly $9 billion in humanitarian aid
AMMAN, Jordan — International aid to the victims of Syria's five-year war, including millions forced to flee their homes, has persistently fallen short, but organizers of Thursday's annual Syria pledging conference hope for greater generosity this time around, despite a record request of close to $9 billion for 2016. The expectations are partly based on the reframing of the aid … [Link]
Slashdot » Duplicate Login Details Enabled Hack of More Than 20 Million Chinese Consumers
An anonymous reader writes: According to various Chinese sources including Techweb (Chinese language), police in Zhejiang held a conference on Monday announcing that 20.59 million users of the 'Chinese eBay', taobao.com, had their login details stolen by proxy, when hackers ran user/pass combos from a stolen database of 99 million other users and found that more than 20% were using … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Freeze Wars [Comic]
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Mashable » ABC's 'Madoff' makes a boring villain out of the world's biggest financial criminal
Ask the average person to conjure up the image of a Wall Street villain, and there's a good chance Michael Douglas makes an appearance. Or, if they're a bit younger, maybe Leonardo DiCaprio With his slicked-back hair and bespoke 1980s power suits, Douglas's Gordon Gekko set the standard for the public image of the modern financial villain in Wall Street. Though … [Link]
Mashable » Bill would ban in-flight voice calls
Legislation that would privatize air-traffic control would also ban in-flight phone calls, require airlines to reimburse luggage fees to passengers if bags arrive late, and change how new aircraft are approved. It's a long list for a bill — to be introduced Wednesday by Pennsylvania's Republican Congressman Bill Shuster — ostensibly meant to reform how air traffic is handled. The Federal Aviation Administration … [Link]
Mashable » 'World's luckiest passenger' gets entire Boeing 737 to herself
Hell is other people, Jean Paul Sartre once said. For those who agree, one Chinese woman’s recent flight home would have been heaven. A passenger identified as Ms. Zhang flew as the only passenger on China Southern Airlines Flight 2833 on Monday. SEE ALSO: Mystery illness on board American Airlines plane forces flight back to London Zhang boarded her 90-minute flight … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NASA CubeSat missions will pave way for human space flight
On Tuesday, NASA announced a handful of the 13 CubeSat missions that will be hitching a lift with the Orion spacecraft in 2018 [Link]
New Scientist – News » Person catches Zika via sex in US – here’s what you need to know
A case of Zika in the US was contracted via sex, a development that could prompt new travel advice for partners of pregnant women and those trying to conceive [Link]
Mashable » This Mexican cocktail has an Asian twist that puts other boozy drinks to shame
Get your mixer out and try this savory, Asian-inspired michelada cocktail recipe. It's 5 o'clock somewhere…no it's really not, but that shouldn't stop you.Read more about this michelada recipe: http://on.mash.to/1SGruXb Read more…More about Beer, Recipes, Drinks, Cocktails, and Youtube [Link]
Mashable » Photo series imagines what the Internet would look like as soothing blocks of color
The Internet can be an overwhelming place, so two people are trying to simplify it. Artist Rafaël Rozendaal and photographer Don Lewis imagined how some of the websites you visit the most — like Instagram, Gmail and Pinterest — would look as simple blocks of color with no text to be found See also: Photographer captures the eerie reality of our … [Link]
Slashdot » Chromodo Browser Disables Key Web Security
An anonymous reader writes: A Google Security Research update has claimed that Comodo's internet browser Chromodo, based on the open-source project Chromium, contains significant security failings and puts its users at risk. This week's Google alert suggested that the Chromodo browser – available as a standalone download, as well as part of the company's Security package – is less secure … [Link]
Mashable » Miitomo, Nintendo's answer to social apps, is coming in March
Miitomo is the first of five announced mobile releases from Nintendo and DeNA, and it's coming to Android and iOS in March. Less a game and more a platform for social interactions, Miitomo gives users a way to communicate using their Mii avatars. It's not clear how the whole thing works, but app lets you pose (possibly pre-written) questions to your friends and use the … [Link]
Mashable » Nina Dobrev lets loose on 'Let's Get It On' in soulful lip sync performance
Lip Sync Battle is taking a soulful turn this week with a true Motown classic. On Thursday night's episode of Lip Sync Battle, Nina Dobrev performs Marvin Gaye's beloved "Let's Get It On." The Vampire Diaries actress pulls out some seductive moves to wow the audience and score a lip sync touchdown against her opponent, football star Tim Tebow. Looks … [Link]
Mashable » Willem Dafoe plays a grumpy Marilyn Monroe in Snickers' Super Bowl commercial
Some like it hot — but others can at least get a laugh out of the sight of dramatic actor Willem Dafoe clad in a white dress and pearl earrings grumbling his way through an iconic movie scene. It turns out that Marilyn Monroe looks a lot like Willem Dafoe when she's cranky and hungry, according to a 30-second Super … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Up to 62% Off on Action and Drama Film Gift Sets (4k Blu-Rays) – (The Fifth Element, etc) + MORE Deals
For today’s editin of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 62% off on action and drama gift sets (on 4k blu-rays) such as The Fifth Element, The Professional, and more! [Up to 62% Off on Action and Drama Film Gift Sets (4k Blu-Rays)] More Deals –Ivation Portable HDMI Projector – $599.95 $237.95 (60% Off) –50% off Hudson Jeans … [Link]
Popular Science » Behind the Scenes at SpaceX's Hyperloop Pod Competition
Priscila Mosqueda See Elon Musk on stage, or on the big screen On the last weekend in January, more than 1,000 students from 27 countries and 20 U.S. states flew into College Station, Texas for a chance to win SpaceX’s first-ever Hyperloop pod design competition. The 120-plus teams gathered at Texas A&M University and pulled out all the stops to … [Link]
Mashable » Pussy Riot is back and taking on corruption in Putin's Russia
Russian art-punk protest group Pussy Riot is back — this time with a searing indictment of corruption in President Vladimir Putin's government. "I run the war on corruption here, or, to be precise, I run the corruption here," raps Nadya Tolokonnikova, the group's co-founder, playing the role of Russia's prosecutor-general, Yuri Chaika See also: Pussy Riot releases video for 'Refugees In' … [Link]
Popular Science » How I Made A 3D-Printed Figurine Of Myself
Xavier Harding Artec 3D's Shapify Me Sometimes you just have to hold yourself It’s not every day a company offers you the chance to make yourself a toy. But that’s what Artec 3D’s Shapify Me allows for. The 2008 startup, whose products were used to create the first 3D-printed Smithsonian bust of a president, now let you print a miniature … [Link]
Mashable » Ben & Jerry's releases dairy-free ice cream
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's announced Wednesday an entirely new collection of treats made with almond milk, a dairy-free line targeted toward vegans and those with dietary restrictions See also: Ben & Jerry's cofounder made a Bernie Sanders ice cream so you can 'taste the Bern' Flavor creator Kirsten Schimoler experimented for 12 months to get the ice cream right … [Link]
Mashable » Somebody made a working calculator in 'Super Mario Maker'
Using Bob-ombs and an assortment of gates and switches, a Super Mario Maker player created a level that acts as a basic calculator. You can can only add together 0's and 1's, but it acts as a cool visual representation of how binary addition works in computing. Super Mario Maker for the Wii U allows you to create 2D levels … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top Ten Games in 2016 That Might Suck
We all talk about the new Uncharted coming out and No Man’s Sky when we talk about games coming in 2016. But what about the games that may be good, but just might let us down? No one talks about those. Well….. Here are some games coming in 2016 that just might suck a bit. Gametrailers The post Top Ten … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch impact resistance in doubt after man successfully sues Apple over damage
How resistant is Apple Watch to impact? Apparently, not resistant enough for Apple to replace it if its glass cracks under standard warranty Gareth Cross, 32, from Aberystwyth, UK, found that out the hard way when he tried to replace his cracked Apple Watch Sport, according to a BBC report Tuesday. Initially, Apple said the damage to the watch wasn't covered … [Link]
Mashable » 10 designers transform the iconic Super Bowl ring
Donte Neal/MashableOn Sunday the NFL will either crown the North Carolina Panthers or the Denver Broncos as Super Bowl 50 champions. While the winning team will be awarded the Vince Lombardi Trophy, individual players will receive their own personal memento to symbolize the victory. We're talking majorly blinged out rings.We asked 10 jewelry designers to bring their unique and stylish aesthetics to … [Link]
Slashdot » John Cleese Warns Campus Political Correctness Leading Towards 1984
An anonymous reader writes: Ashe Schow writes at the Washington Examiner that, "The Monty Python co-founder, in a video for Internet forum Big Think, railed against the current wave of hypersensitivity on college campuses, saying he has been warned against performing on campuses. "[Psychiatrist Robin Skynner] said: 'If people can't control their own emotions, then they have to start trying … [Link]
Mashable » Father and son spend a year lip syncing for mom at work
Opposing schedules can offer some quality one-on-one time with your kid, but it's important to keep whoever is at work included, too So in order to fight boredom and keep mom in the loop while she's at work, father Eric Bruce and his son Jack became Dubsmash masters, using the lip-syncing app to create short, funny clips of their daily … [Link]
Mashable » Amid Super Bowl cash controversy, some S.F. nonprofits score big
By now, you’ve probably heard that many San Franciscans are less than excited about the Super Bowl’s very expensive presence. Neighboring Santa Clara, where the contest is actually held, brokered a deal with the NFL for the reimbursement of fees associated with hosting the game. But San Francisco will not be reimbursed, despite the city pouring about $5 million from its … [Link]
Mashable » Your new brunch bestie is this Asia-influenced michelada
Video: Lindsey Ferrier, Emily Rhyne, Jon Lynn A michelada is Mexico's answer to the Bloody Mary cocktail. Tomato juice mixed with beer and spices is just the soothing hair of the dog you need after a night of epic partying Image: MashableThis version is inspired by flavors of several countries in Asia and Southeast Asia, which embody heat, balance and … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump says Ted Cruz stole Iowa, wants a new election
WASHINGTON — In the hours after the Iowa caucus, Donald Trump was courteous and somewhat subdued in his concession speech and tweeted a string of surprisingly reflective explanations for his second-place finish there. That break from Trump as we know him is officially over. On Wednesday morning, Trump unleashed a flurry of tweets accusing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz of stealing Iowa … [Link]
Mashable » Vin Diesel announces release dates for 3 final 'Fast and Furious' films
Fast and Furious 8, 9 and 10 are ready to roar into theaters Release dates for the upcoming installments of the racecar franchise have been announced by star Vin Diesel. They'll be released on April 14, 2017, April 19, 2019 and April 2, 2021, respectively. Set your calendars now Diesel previously announced that the final three films would mark the end … [Link]
Popular Science » The Future Of Listening Is Now Ready For Your Ears
Dave Gershgorn/ Popular Science Doppler Labs' new Here earbuds are tiny computers for your ears. I’m standing in the middle of the subway platform, press a button on my smartphone, and the entire world seems to melt away. Everything around me is close but silent, and suddenly I’m more a spectator of the world than a participant. I’m wearing Doppler … [Link]
Mashable » Building a business: Why you should get married to your problem, not your solution
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. It's easy to get caught up in building the perfect solution. Many entrepreneurs want to be responsible for putting the newest, shiniest product out in the market. The trouble is, that's not a sustainable model for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Movie Theories That Completely Change Star Wars Films
The best part of Star Wars is not so much the Star Wars universe as it is the speculation among fans where that universe is going next. So many fans have so many different theories, so which ones do you believe? Well, that is completely up to you, but here are ten more theories that change how we look at … [Link]
Mashable » 10 things the NFL is 100% doing to make Super Bowl 50 the best ever
Super Bowl 50 is fast approaching, and the NFL plans on going all out to make this year's big game one you'll never forget. A Super Bowl City is being constructed. A Super Bowl 50 Golden Team has been announced. Beyoncé will be performing See also: See Cam Newton's powerful comments on race, quarterbacking and critics Here are a few more … [Link]
Slashdot » Yahoo To Fire Another 15% As Mayer Attempts To Hang On
New submitter xxxJonBoyxxx writes: Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer has announced plans to cut the company's workforce by 15% and close five foreign offices by the end of 2016 after announcing a $4.4bn loss. Yahoo shares have fallen 33% over the past year, including a 17% drop in the last three months. Its shares fell again in after-hours trading after … [Link]
Mashable » Only George Clooney could make this 'E.R.' reunion
Apparently, the entire cast of E.R. was too busy to show up for Jimmy Kimmel's ill-fated reunion. In an excellent sketch from Tuesday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live, guest George Clooney decided to go ahead with a one-man cast reunion, despite a few special appearances from characters who aren't exactly from the E.R. canon But the show must go on — … [Link]
Mashable » Skaters rescue wild boars trapped on frozen lake
A group of skaters attempting to enjoy the fresh ice turned their outing into an animal rescue. While out on an ice skating tour of Båven in Sweden, a group spotted four wild boars on the frozen water, unable to navigate the slippery ice. According to the Swedish nature website Natursidan, the group believes that the boars were trapped on … [Link]
Mashable » Rand Paul drops out of 2016 presidential race
WASHINGTON — Rand Paul ended his presidential campaign today, calling it an "incredible honor to run a principled campaign for the White House." "Although, today I will suspend my campaign for President, the fight is far from over. I will continue to carry the torch for Liberty in the United States Senate and I look forward to earning the privilege to … [Link]
Mashable » Fitbit Alta is the company's first female-centric, fashion-forward fitness tracker
OK, we get it. Makers of fitness trackers now recognize that, for the most part, the majority of products in this category are clunky. No matter how hard the company tries to disguise wearable tech, you can almost always tell when a person is counting their daily steps. The plastic wristbands are never subtle. While previous iterations of these handy little … [Link]
Mashable » Incredible India: 2,500 women get together on Facebook, create the world's largest crochet blanket
Nearly 2,500 women from the Facebook group Mother India's Crochet Queens came together to break the Guinness World Record for the largest crochet blanket on Jan. 31. The resulting blanket was around 11,148 square metres in size, equivalent of one-and-a-half football fields See also: This Indian sweet shop made an 8,000-kg laddu to set a Guinness World Record Each of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To Acquire SwiftKey Predictive Keyboard Technology Company For $250M
MojoKid writes: SwiftKey has been one of the more popular predictive keyboard offerings in the mobile space since it was first released in beta form on the Android market back in 2010. What made SwiftKey so appealing was its intelligent predictive texting technology. SwiftKey isn't a simple keyboard replacement. Rather, the software uses a combination of artificial intelligence technologies that … [Link]
Mashable » These kids couldn't afford Pokémon cards, so they designed their own game
As a kid, Reddit user one23abc and his brother could not afford to purchase popular card games, like Yu-Gi-Oh! or Pokémon The solution: Create an entirely original game from scratch, using just a pen, some paper and a vivid imagination. See also: The 14 coolest gadgets for Generation Z from CES 2016 In a now enormously popular post on Reddit, one23abc … [Link]
Mashable » Cat makes terrible mistake and accidentally turns into fashion icon
They’re calling it Cleocatra. According to Reddittor Hardin314, this curious cat accidentally got its head stuck in a vase, which frightened the animal, causing it to break the majority of the vase which left the cat with a stylish new necklace See also: Itchy sheep begs for human to scratch its butt Although clearly this cat is a little freaked out, … [Link]
Mashable » Family finds live rat in their Tesco food delivery
LONDON — It's always nice when supermarkets throw in extra items for free, but it's less so when the items in question happen to be moving. Or when they happen to be rats. See also: Now Serving: Dead Frog Salad A family in Essex recently received a home delivery from Tesco that came with a hairy, less-than-welcome surprise, ITV reports. The … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Speargun-toting superbugs end up shooting each other
The curious speargun duels bacteria engage in seem to be a waste of time and resources– so why do they do it? [Link]
Mashable » Apple's iPhone 7 will reportedly lose that camera 'bump'
If we had to deduct points for the iPhone 6/6S design, we'd probably do it for that unsightly camera bump on the back Instead of lining up with the phone's surface, the camera lens protrudes a few millimeters — not ideal when you want to place the phone on its back onto a firm surface According to a new MacRumors report, … [Link]
Slashdot » Journalist Claims Secret US Flight 'To Capture Snowden' Overflew Scottish Airspace
schwit1 writes with a story in The National (a newspaper which makes no bones about it support for an independent Scotland) describing the charge laid by a Scottish journalist that in 2013 a secret U.S. flight involving a plane involved in CIA renditions crossed Scottish airspace, as part of a secret plan to capture whistleblower Edward Snowden. Alex Salmond, then … [Link]
Mashable » Lord Lucan, British aristocrat at centre of murder mystery, finally declared dead
The only son of a notorious earl, missing since 1974 when a woman was found dead in his home, has been granted a death certificate in his father's case. The certificate was granted Wednesday by Britain's High Court at the request of George Bingham. It means he can inherit his late father's title. See also: 'The Murder Detectives,' Britain’s televised answer … [Link]
Mashable » People are freaking out about this new David Bowie mural
LONDON — In the days following David Bowie's death, a beautiful mural of the late, great singer became the focal point for mourning fans. It attracted flowers, candles and messages as people sung songs and shared what he meant to them. Street artist Jimmy C's take on photographer Brian Duffy's iconic photo for the Aladdin Sane cover looked down on fans … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Milky Way’s central bar stirs in stars like a candy floss mixer
An oddball stream of stars orbiting the Milky Way can be explained by the chaos stirred up by a propeller-like bar – and could help us map the galaxy [Link]
Mashable » British man claims fake lottery scratchcard, gets a perfect response
LONDON — There's been a lot of excitement around large lottery jackpots recently, and Jonny Smith clearly wanted to get in on the action. See also: British man complains about crooked bread, gets a perfect response After winning £250,00 fair and square on a scratchcard — but suffering a couple of minor accidents involving small fires and ink spillages — Smith … [Link]
Mashable » 'What do we need? Love': Students in Syria tell UK kids about life in school
LONDON — Students in Syria have been discussing their education with their counterparts over in the UK on Skype, and both groups have learnt a great deal about their foreign peers. Schoolchildren from Palestine School in the Syrian capital of Damascus and east London's Oaklands School have taken part in a series of three "virtual classroom exchanges" across January that aimed … [Link]
Popular Science » China Stays Ahead in Asian Stealth Race
Ministry of Defense ATD-X The ATD-X technology demonstrator, intended to test stealth and other advanced fighter technologies for Japan, will make its flight later this month (an actual fighter may enter service around 2017). At only 10 tons at maximum weight, its only a third the weight of air superiority stealth fighters like the F-22A, J-20 and PAK-FA T-50. Japan … [Link]
Mashable » London is the real star of Little Mix's emotional video for 'Secret Love Song'
After a few days delay Little Mix has finally released the video for their new track "Secret Love Song." Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall hit the streets of London for their new heartfelt ballad, which features Jason Derulo. It's the third release from their latest album Get Weird. The song's emotional lyrics will definitely have you … [Link]
Mashable » UK bans 'irresponsible' weight loss pill ad after scores of complaints
LONDON — An ad for XLS-Medical Max Strength slimming pills has been banned because it promotes an "irresponsible approach to body image and confidence," the UK's Advertising Standards Authority said. The ad, shown on TV, YouTube and Video on Demand, received 200 complaints, with one being from British Naturism. See also: Despite the complaints, London beach body posters 'not offensive' It … [Link]
Mashable » Behold ancient high school yearbook photos of Super Bowl heroes
When the dust has finally settled around Super Bowl 50 on Sunday night, either Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning or Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will be hailed as a hero They'll be cemented in the Super Bowl pantheon alongside legends like Joe Montana, Emmitt Smith and Charles Haley. But let's go back even further — to a time when those … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 3 February 2016
Software Security Ideas Ahead of Their Time — astonishing email exchange from 1995 presaged a hell of a lot of security work. Doxxing Sherlock — Cory Doctorow’s ruminations on surveillance, Sherlock, and what he found in the Snowden papers. What … [Link]
Mashable » American woman flies to India to attend Facebook son's wedding
A 60-year-old American woman named Deborah Miller flew halfway across the world to attend her "Facebook son's" wedding in India. The two had developed a close bond after 28-year-old Krishna Mohan Tripathi befriended Miller four years ago on Facebook. See also: 10 hidden tricks to get the most out of Facebook Messenger Tripathi, whose mother had died when he was a … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk refuses to sell a Tesla to 'super rude' customer
Tesla buyers, be careful what you write about the company — if you're deemed "rude," you just might get banned from buying a Tesla car That's what happened to Californian venture capitalist Stewart Alsop, whose Tesla order got canceled — by company CEO Elon Musk, no less — after he wrote a blog post criticizing the company's Model X launch event … [Link]
Mashable » This woman is raising 200 dogs she saved from death in South Korea
Puppies bark and wag their tails as they follow a gray-haired woman through a hillside compound that shelters more than 200 dogs. "Hey, my babies. Give your mom a kiss," says Jung Myoung Sook, 61. She lowers her face and one puppy near a snow-covered kennel licks her lips; another gently paws her cheek. In South Korea, where dogs are considered … [Link]
Mashable » Can you spot the NSFW shape in this cloud?
LONDON — Once you've seen the shape in the cloud formation pictured above, you won't be able to unsee it. Photographer Ceri Oakes took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to share a photo of some nacreous clouds taken in North Yorkshire, UK — but the picture ended up capturing people's attention for different reasons. See also: This cloud totally looks like … [Link]
Mashable » Georgia executed its oldest death-row inmate for 1979 shooting
Georgia executed a 72-year-old man, the state's oldest death row inmate, early Wednesday for the killing of a convenience store manager during a robbery decades ago. Brandon Astor Jones was pronounced dead at 12:46 a.m. (5:46 GMT) Wednesday after an injection of barbiturate pentobarbital at the state prison in Jackson. He was convicted in the 1979 shooting death of suburban Atlanta … [Link]
Mashable » 28 ways to get your kids involved in the Super Bowl
Image: Mashable Composite, merci.bakery on Instagram, Design DazzleThe big game is here. But good luck even enjoying the commercials, because you have kids Managing nachos and your toddler doesn’t have to be a problem. Try some of these 30 easy and fun activities to get your kids involved in the Super Bowl See also: 50 epic Super Bowl foods you … [Link]
Mashable » 'Wedgie' jeans promise to make your butt look amazing
Mom jeans just got a seriously sexy update. Levi's released the "Wedgie Fit Jean" — a pair of pants that claims to flatter your booty like no other. For spring 2016, the denim company created a silhouette that lifts and holds the cheeks slightly apart giving the wearer — you guessed it — a wedgie. This cut promises to boosts booties … [Link]
Mashable » Itchy sheep begs for human to scratch its butt
You know that feeling when you're wearing a super itchy sweater that never seems to be comfortable? That's this sheep's life. So when a friendly passerby decides to offer a helping hand, this wooly sheep can't get enough. It evens begs for more when people try to stop. Aww yes. That's the spot Shopaholic sea lion gets some shopping done … [Link]
Mashable » Cam Newton is just pure sunshine and people can’t stand it
Whether you’re a football fan or not, the name “Cam (dab on 'em) Newton” has been lighting up social media and stuck on everyone’s minds for the past several weeks. See also: Cam Newton dancing ignites NFL's dumbest 'debate' since Deflategate This 6’5”, 245 lbs bawse is killing the social media game right now, and his haters (ie; the insecure, jealous, … [Link]
Mashable » CMT wants to cast a young Elvis, Johnny Cash for new TV series
CMT is launching a major effort to find the new stars of one of its upcoming dramas and filling the blue suede shoes will be no small feat The network announced Wednesday it's looking for some major talent to play young versions of musical icons for a just-ordered musical drama about the birth of rock 'n' roll See also: Pvt. Elvis … [Link]
Mashable » Fine art hair transforms your tresses into famous masterpieces
Looks like hair-dye trends can't stop, won't stop. Kansas stylist Ursula Goff has begun reinterpreting famous works of art as hairstyles, so your hair will now look like a true masterpiece. Into Impressionism? Goff can give you those Claude Monet water lily locks you've always dreamt of. More into pop art? She can make you look like Andy Warhol's classic portrait … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump combined with Dolores Umbridge is as disturbing as you'd expect
LONDON — Prepare yourselves for this one. There are some celebrity mashups that end up working so eerily well that they get sort of ingrained in your mind, and the unlikely combination of Harry Potter's Dolores Umbridge and Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump definitely falls into that category. See also: Loser.com now redirects to a certain politician who hates losers Imgur … [Link]
Mashable » Grace Helbig's second book reveals her style secret: Pretend to have style
LOS ANGELES — Grace Helbig may be known for her quirky, comedic videos, but long before her Internet fame the YouTube star struggled with an eating disorder. In high school, Helbig used to count calories and obsessively exercise, struggling with exercise bulimia. Her saving grace? The “therapy of comedy." This is the candid anecdote that kicks off Helbig's second book, Grace … [Link]
Slashdot » Homemade Speed Trap Made By Former UVA CS Professor
An anonymous reader writes: Irritated by speeders in his neighborhood and frustrated with the City of Charlottesville's inability or unwillingness to enforce the speed limit, a former professor in the Computer Science department of the University of Virginia created a program in openCV to track vehicle speed on his residential neighborhood street: "You'll find that almost 85 percent of the … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden and Chris Martin are ridiculously lovable in Carpool Karaoke
It's a well-known fact that karaoke is infinitely more fun when you're in a car with James Corden, and no one knows this better than Chris Martin. The Coldplay singer literally looks like he's about to explode with happiness throughout the epic 15-minute video, which alternates between singing, Martin doing (impressively accurate) celebrity impressions, and talk about the upcoming Super … [Link]
Mashable » Mumbai's Deonar landfill fire is so massive that it can be seen from space
Since Jan. 27, the city of Mumbai has been blanketed by thick smog as a result of a continuous mystery fire at its largest landfill in Deonar. The fire is so big that it has even been captured from space by NASA's Landsat 8 satellite. See also: 30-feet-long dead whale washes up on Mumbai's Juhu beach The NASA image shows plumes … [Link]
Mashable » WWII scrap metal drives had people ripping fences off the street
Image: Leslie Jones/Boston Public LibraryWhen the United States joined World War II after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the global trade of raw materials was in a state of uncertainty and disruption. Basic commodities such as rubber and cloth immediately became precious and valuable to the war effortScrap drives were organized across the country, encouraging citizens to contribute their rubber … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung confirms existence of Galaxy S7 Edge by mistake
Looks like the cat is out of the bag Earlier this week, Samsung sent out a typically cryptic invite for its next Unpacked event on Feb. 21 in Barcelona, without actually disclosing the names of the devices it plans to show. But what seems to be an error on the company's developer site briefly showed that the Galaxy S7 Edge is … [Link]
Mashable » 14-year-old Muslim girl dreams to be the first hijabi ballet dancer
A young Muslim ballerina wants other girls like her to know they can make a change — no matter their beliefs or the clothes they choose to wear Stephanie Kurlow, 14, converted to Islam with her Australian father, Russian-born mother and two brothers in 2010. Sadly, her conversion led to her feeling the need to give up ballet. She wanted to … [Link]
Mashable » Pump up your Chinese New Year party with this playlist
Chinese New Year is less than a week away, and that means plenty of house parties to host. Spotify has released a festive playlist in time for next week's celebrations, and it features artists born in the Year of the Monkey. This includes Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Sam Smith, Christina Aguilera and Celine Dion. Asian artists on the list include Leslie … [Link]
Mashable » How to use the robot AI that is becoming the bane of telemarketers
Instead of just hanging up every time “Sharon, your local Google specialist” calls, one person decided to create an artificial intelligence that is as effective at wasting telemarketers’ time as telemarketers are at annoying you. The Jolly Roger Telephone Co. was created by Roger Anderson, and it's a robot that talks to telemarketers (or anyone you want) by starting with “hello?” … [Link]
Mashable » Italian actor in coma after horrific stage accident
Italian actor Raphael Schumacher is in a coma after an apparent prop malfunction during a weekend performance that resulted in his accidental hanging See also: Actor hit by real bullet in fake gunfight in O.K. Corral reenactment The incident happened during a performance of an experimental play called Mirages at Pisa's Teatro Lux. While police are still investigating exactly what happened, … [Link]
Mashable » America, please leave Australia's David Koch alone
America, David Koch wants to tell you he is not that David Koch. Australian David Koch (pronounced "Cosh") is in fact a morning television presenter who goes by the name "Kochie." He has written a book of dad jokes and considers himself a finance god to Australians American David Koch (pronounced "Coke") is a billionaire, has a brother named Charles and … [Link]
Slashdot » Shopping Mall SMS Parking Notifications Could Be Used To Track Any Car
Bismillah writes: Westfield's Scentre Group has removed SMS notifications for its ticketless parking system after it was discovered they could be used to track other people's cars unnoticed. The system allows you to enter any licence plate, which in turn will be scanned upon entry and exit at mall parking facilities — and when the free parking time is up, … [Link]
Mashable » The new British Airways film's real-life story about visiting India is a tear-jerker
A touching new film released by British Airways follows the real-life story of a cabin crew member Helena Flynn, who is flying to India for the first time. It has been directed by Indian director Neeraj Ghaywan, who's debut feature film Masaan had won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015. See also: India can't forgive British Airways … [Link]
Mashable » Baby bandicoot found napping in a duckling nest
A baby bandicoot in Mandurah, Western Australia just wants some cuddle time, and it doesn't care who with. The tiny creature, a marsupial native to Australia, was spotted curled up with a mother duck in a nest along with her ducklings, the Mandurah Mail reported. See also: Caring dog breaks out of kennel to comfort crying foster puppies Image: Wayne Cuthbert/Mandurah … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable lost platypus rescued from a stormwater drain
Animals have a tendency to get lost in Australia, although only a few end up in hard-to-reach places. That's what happened to this dear little platypus, found down a stormwater drain near Caboolture station in Queensland by security guard Anna-Maria on Wednesday morning See also: Family of creepy, staring frogs are just waiting for you to croak "I was at work, … [Link]
Mashable » This Chinese New Year is all monkey business for brands
It’s the Year of the Monkey this Chinese New Year, and brands are all monkeying around for the occasion. From fashion accessories to game consoles, brands are taking the chance to go all out with monkey-themed designs and packaging. And the best bit? You don't have to be born in the year of the monkey to get in on the fun. … [Link]
Mashable » Caring dog breaks out of kennel to comfort crying foster puppies
A dog in a pet motel made a great escape, but only to comfort a few scared puppies that weren't used to the kennel life Barkers Pet Motel in Saint Albert, Canada recently took on a few foster puppies from the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society, as well as a dog named Maggie, who was recently adopted from the humane society … [Link]
Slashdot » How Uber Profits Even When Its Drivers Aren't Earning Money
tedlistens writes: Jay Cassano spoke to Uber drivers about "dead miles" and what work means when your boss is an algorithm, and considers a new frontier of labor concerns and big data. "Uber is the closest thing to an employer we've ever seen in this industry," Bhairavi Desai, founder of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, told him. "They not … [Link]
Mashable » 'American Crime Story' cast: Where they were during O.J. Bronco chase
The low-speed police pursuit of NFL great O.J. Simpson through the streets and freeways of Southern California on Sept. 17, 1994, might not be as significant to the course of human events as the moon landing, 9/11 or the attack on Pearl Harbor, but like those watershed moments, if you're old enough to remember when it happened, you almost certainly remember … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian releases her super sexual Valentine's Day gift guide
Valentine’s Day is about to get hot in the Kardashian-West household. Tastemaker Kim Kardashian has just published a gift guide for Valentine's Day, titled "Behind Closed Doors." See also: Kylie Jenner's house has a leak and the world is crying Image: Brock Miller/Splash News/CorbisThe list is made up mainly of toys, but not the kind you'd see in North or Saint's … [Link]
Mashable » North Korea plans long-range rocket launch in defiance of warnings
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea plans to launch a long-range rocket it claims is for an Earth observation satellite, but critics think it's mounting a test of its ballistic missile technology instead, that could bring it closer to building a missile to reach as far as the U.S.. North Korea on Tuesday informed international organizations of its plans to launch … [Link]
Mashable » Why 'The Jon Stewart of Egypt' is coming to America
LOS ANGELES — Bassem Youssef, the “Jon Stewart of Egypt” who rose to fame after his satirical show in Egypt during the Arab Spring, is partnering with Fusion's digital entertainment unit F-Comedy to create a new series. Titled The Democracy Handbook, the satirical digital series and corresponding television special will follow Youssef as he travels America — from Los Angeles to … [Link]
Mashable » Jeff Goldblum and Lil Wayne star in zany Super Bowl ad for Apartments.com
Jeff Goldblum is back for another Apartments.com commercial — only this time he's joined by Lil Wayne and George Washington. The home listings site's first-ever Super Bowl spot — released in full on Tuesday night — features the unlikely matchup having a friendly cookout on the roof deck of a skyscraper. SEE ALSO: One Super Bowl commercial will feature Steven … [Link]
Mashable » Big Boi, like J. Lo and Britney, is doing a Las Vegas residency
Make room, Britney and J. Lo: Big Boi is coming to The Strip. The rapper, a.k.a. founding member of Atlanta duo Outkast, a.k.a. Sir Lucious Left Foot, will kick off a yearlong residency at the Wynn Las Vegas starting Saturday. See also: Divas, look out: Jennifer Lopez announces Las Vegas residency But considering it's only an eight-date residency, Big Boi's schedule won't be … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft will buy AI-powered keyboard app for $250 million
Update, 2:03 a.m. ET Wed: The deal has been confirmed by both companies Microsoft may be closing in on another massive deal for another popular productivity app. The company is reportedly close to acquiring SwiftKey, a London-based company that makes the popular keyboard app of the same name, according to multiple reports. See also: The 100 best iPhone apps of all … [Link]
Mashable » Relive your Windows 95 memories with this purpose-built emulator
Twenty one years ago this August, the Windows 95 operating system launched to great fanfare around the world. Now you can relive those heady days with a Windows 95 emulator that runs in your browser. Built by Andrea Faulds, a student at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, the emulator uses Emscripten and DOSBox to give you that authentic '95 experience … [Link]
Mashable » Utility faces criminal charges after massive gas leak prompts state of emergency
Los Angeles prosecutors have filed misdemeanor criminal charges against a utility for failing to immediately report a massive gas leak in October. Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said Tuesday that Southern California Gas Co. needs to be held accountable for the leak that has been out of control nearly 15 weeks at its Aliso Canyon storage facility in Los … [Link]
Mashable » I tried to eat Big Mac sauce with every meal for a week
“Everything tastes better when it tastes like the Big Mac." It's the claim plastered on the back of the limited edition bottles of Big Mac sauce, which went on sale at 40 McDonald's stores in Australia on Jan. 23. We at Mashable Australia got our hands on a bottle and decide to test out that claim — by adding the Thousand … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Can We Improve Slashdot?
Hi all. Most of you are already aware that Slashdot was sold by DHI Group last week, and I very much enjoyed answering questions and reading feedback in the comments of that announcement story. There's no doubt that the Slashdot community is one of the most thoughtful, intelligent, and prolific communities on the web. I wanted to use this opportunity … [Link]
Popular Science » Google’s Android Devices May Go The iPhone Route
Creative Commons / Wikipedia Nexus 4 Google's Nexus 4 was one of the company's many Nexus devices–meant to be a sort of flagship phone for Android users Google’s Android operating system for mobile devices has over a billion users. But the first company in Google’s alphabet isn’t stopping there. The search company that recently surpassed Apple as the world’s most … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2246: Most valuable business?
Alphabet you think this one is more valuable! [Link]
Mashable » Even emotional support turkeys have to go through airport security
An emotional support turkey was spotted at San Francisco Airport, and we're not talking about a sandwich. The turkey was seen going through security sometime last week by KTVU journalist Frank Somerville, who shared the story to his Facebook page. See also: Little girl adopts turkey to save it from becoming Christmas dinner According to the post, the turkey is an … [Link]
Mashable » Smartphone accessory maker Zagg buys Mophie for $100 million
Zagg, the smartphone accessory company, has agreed to buy Mophie for $100 million, both companies confirmed Tuesday. Zagg makes a range of smartphone accessories, including a line of screen protectors and keyboard accessories, while Mophie is known for its external batteries and charging cases See also: Apple's new battery case is a declaration of war on the beloved Mophie Zagg CEO … [Link]
Mashable » How Brooklyn Beckham upset pro photographers with his Burberry gig
Burberry tapped Brooklyn Beckham for its latest fragrance campaign — but not as a model. The 16-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham was chosen to snap the advertisement last weekend — thus marking the teen's debut in the world of fashion photography. The entire experience was documented on Burberry's own Snapchat channel where models danced, made funny faces and posed … [Link]
Mashable » Scientists discover 99-million-year-old spider and his preserved erection
What a way to go Before he died 99 million years ago, this spider had an erection nearly half of his body size and now scientists say it's one of the world's oldest, and best preserved boners The spider, a relative of Daddy Long Legs, and his boner, were found encased in Burmese amber in Myanmar, according to a study, which … [Link]
Mashable » Filled Cupcake Oreos have arrived to combine two of your favorite desserts
Can’t decide whether you're in the mood for a cupcake or a cookie? This new Oreo flavor is for you. Oreo has again tried to delight our tastebuds by releasing another flavor from the Wonder Vault. After the release of the new Cinnamon Bun Oreos in January, Oreo revealed its latest flavor Tuesday: Filled Cupcake. See also: Dunking your Oreo with … [Link]
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