Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist just made a perfect Run for the Roses
Are we about to get the first back-to-back Triple Crown winners in nearly 30 years? Nyquist, the unbeaten favorite at the Kentucky Derby, broke early, backed off for a beat and then charged outside — a perfectly timed and executed race — to win the Run for the Roses on Saturday in Louisville. The three-year old Kentucky thoroughbred, in purple … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Should I Expect Tracking When Subscribing To News Sites?
Long-time Slashdot reader robot5x writes: I'm a fan of online privacy and, where possible, don't automatically permit cookies and tend to set Ghostery to block all trackers in my browser. This rarely causes a problem — I have lots of subscriptions to various sites which require me to login and have only rarely encountered minor issues. Recently I had a … [Link]
Mashable » Apple links up with Facebook to help you honor mom on Mother's Day
In honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, Apple has created a site that allows anyone to add a photo of their own mother to a rolling slideshow of mothers from around the world SEE ALSO: 25 thoughtful DIY gift ideas that every mom will love The site is MomsShotOniPhone and using it is as simple as most iApps. You simply … [Link]
Mashable » Students surprise teacher with 2 kittens after her beloved cat dies
This compassionate group of teens is giving high schoolers a good name. Mrs. Andrews, a beloved teacher at Joshua High School in Texas, was heartbroken when her beloved pet cat passed away on Thursday. On Friday, her students wanted to make her feel better — so they assembled flowers, balloons and cupcakes. Oh, and two kittens. SEE ALSO: Obama marks … [Link]
Mashable » Nike showcases sports recovery chair that heats, cools with style
It's not the fountain of youth, but according to its creator it could give athletes a distinct advantage over opponents The Microclimate Chair, created by LA-based architect Greg Lynn, allows athletes in sports such as basketball to get quick heating or cooling therapy by simply sitting in the chair rather than hopping in an ice bath or wrapping themselves in … [Link]
Mashable » Passenger mistakes math equations for 'terrorist code,' gets economics professor escorted off flight
An Ivy League economist was pulled off an American Airlines regional jet from Philadelphia to Syracuse after a fellow passenger incorrectly identified the mathematical equations he was scrawling for foreign script, and suspected him of terrorism An unidentified woman sitting next to him tried to strike up a conversation with Guido Menzio as they waited for American American Airline Flight … [Link]
Mashable » El Chapo is moved to a prison just south of the Texas border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Convicted drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who twice pulled off brazen jailbreaks and is fighting to avoid extradition to the United States, was abruptly transferred to a prison in northern Mexico near the Texas border early Saturday. Lawyers for Guzman, who was recaptured in January, have filed multiple appeals against their client being sent to … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson announce birth of their son
Michael Phelps has hit a milestone even more important than a gold medal. Phelps and his fiancée, model Nicole Johnson, welcomed Boomer Robert Phelps into their family this week on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps cried when he saw this commercial about his final Olympics On Saturday, the former Olympic swimmer posted a photo of the smiling family — in … [Link]
Mashable » Nvidia's latest offers low-cost, high-power boost to virtual reality
In the age of mobile everything, a sexy, new PC graphics card struggles to find the proper acknowledgement from mainstream users. But even if you haven't installed a graphics card in years (or ever), Nvidia's latest, the GeForce GTX 1080, is worth paying attention to Why? Because it promises to deliver a huge performance boost to one of the hottest … [Link]
Mashable » Strange Photoshop fail leaves Fifth Harmony singer with 2 right feet
If a bad dancer has two left feet, does a great dancer have two right ones? Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Hernandez might know the answer. According to a photo from the girl group's recent Billboard cover shoot, she is the proud owner of, yes, two right feet. The Photoshopped image was posted to Twitter Thursday by entertainment account Shady Music Facts — although … [Link]
Mashable » Kind dog comforts injured friend at clinic
Simon the dog has been through a lot, but that didn't stop him from comforting a friend in need. Simon, who is currently recovering from abuse at Paws & Claws Animal Clinic in Columbia, South Carolina, has a bit of healing to do before he's ready to graduate from treatment. But in the meantime, he loves to spend time with … [Link]
Mashable » HTC Vive experiment delivers full arm tracking in virtual reality
Current virtual reality systems like the HTC Vive can track your VR position relative to your real world body movements, as well as track your hand movements via controllers or gloves. But a new experiment from Manus VR allows you to submerge your body even deeper into VR, in this case, all the way up to your arms The company, … [Link]
Mashable » Ill-fated bike jump could have used a few more practice rounds
If you want to try out a dangerous new stunt, go for it. Just make sure you've got the moves down first. This kid's attempt as a badass bike jump didn't quite go as planned, but at least he appears to be unhurt. Walk if off, kid — you'll get 'em next time. Samuel L. Jackson and Tom Hiddleston receive … [Link]
Mashable » Tweetbot has a cure for Twitter's 140-character limit woes
Sometimes, what you have to say just doesn't fit in 140 characters. For those occasions, Twitter users have resorted to several makeshift solutions: Some are marking their related tweets with numbers (1/7, 2/7, etc.), creating so-called tweetstorms, and others are simply replying to their own tweets, which has to be done manually in Twitter's official app. Now, popular iOS/OS X … [Link]
Mashable » Adele pauses own concert to praise her queen, Beyoncé
Sometimes, the sheer wonder of Lemonade is too overwhelming to keep to ourselves. Just ask noted Beyoncé fan Adele, who stopped her own concert in Denmark this week to praise the formidable superstar. SEE ALSO: Adele calls pressure to breastfeed 'f*cking ridiculous' "How is it even possible that she only ever gets better?" Adele asked the crowd. "She is Jesus f*cking … [Link]
Mashable » The spectacular engineering feats that brought drinking water to NYC
Nov. 21, 1913A fork in the Yonkers pressure tunnel.Image: New York Public LibraryAt the start of the 20th century, engineers for New York City determined that in order to accommodate the growing metropolis' demand for water, they would have to accomplish an engineering feat of almost unprecedented scale.To find a source of clean water that could be feasibly delivered to the … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable toddler attempts to outcrawl stampede of pug puppies
Baby Louie strikes again. As if a collection of pug puppies wasn't cute enough, Lynne Flynn and her toddler Louie have been taking over Instagram recently, thanks to their adorable antics. Mashable first shared a video of Louie playing with some puglets in October, and while he may be a bit older now, their cute playtime hasn't suffered. SEE ALSO: Celebrate … [Link]
Mashable » Rescue kitten zooms around on his fancy new Lego wheelchair
Mac the cat is getting a new lease on life — thanks to a homemade wheelchair. The rescue kitten, who was brought to Long Island's Massapequa Pet Vet by a Good Samaritan, is paralyzed in both of his back legs. Luckily, he still retains some feeling there, and vets hope to help him regain the ability to walk. First, though, … [Link]
Mashable » Still a mother: Parenting after a child has died
It happens most often when I’m driving. My 9-year-old son will be in the backseat talking or playing a game on my phone. And sometimes in my mind’s eye, next to him, I see his 11-year-old brother, a slightly bigger version but with blue eyes. Sometimes they’ll giggle together or argue about who is taking up more room. I have … [Link]
Mashable » Firefighting in winter: Hazardous but beautiful
c. 1940New York firefighters battle a blaze while coated with icicles.Image: Weegee(Arthur Fellig)/International Center of Photography/Getty ImagesContrary to its seemingly elemental opposition to fire, ice many times makes it more difficult for firefighters to do their jobs.Fighting fires in extreme winter cold presents a host of unique challenges. Snow drifts can bury and obscure hydrants. Water can freeze on the inside … [Link]
Mashable » Juicy new Lush app makes pampering simple
You can now get a bath bomb delivered right to your door, with just a few taps. Lush, the indie bath and body brand, will launch its free app Monday at 12 p.m. ET. SEE ALSO: The honest body: 14 cruelty-free beauty products you'll adore So, what does the Internet have to do with a random brick and mortar store? … [Link]
Mashable » How many living things are on Earth? This study says 1 trillion.
Calculating how many species exist on Earth is a tough challenge. Researchers aren't even sure how many land animals are out there, much less the numbers for plants, fungi or the most uncountable group of all: microbes. Now, researchers have attempted to use the laws of math to make an estimate that includes both micro and macro life. The researchers estimated … [Link]
Mashable » Graphic novel of the week: A song of democracy and demagogues
For some reason, and I can't imagine why, this week has got me thinking about the rise of charismatic tinpot tyrants — and how a supposedly democratic society can fall for this sort of thing. For a fascinating historical analysis of that question, I recommend veteran blogger Andrew Sullivan's controversial piece on why America has never been so ripe for … [Link]
Mashable » New mayor of London Sadiq Khan is welcomed by Ian McKellen at swearing-in
Sadiq Khan, London's first elected Muslim mayor, was sworn in on a sunny Saturday at a multi-faith service at Southwark Cathedral. Among those attending the occasion was venerated actor Ian McKellen, who greeted Khan before the ceremony. Former Labour leader Ed Miliband and Met police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe were there, too. SEE ALSO: Sadiq Khan becomes London's first elected Muslim … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the offices of New York's biggest startups
As you step out of the elevator on the fourth floor of an otherwise ordinary looking industrial office building in Manhattan’s tony Chelsea neighborhood, you may think you’ve stumbled across a secret Starbucks location known only to the cool kids.Dozens of young faces are lit up by laptops, sitting in small clusters around cafe tables. In the background, an inspirational banner … [Link]
Mashable » Gummy bear army meets their unfortunate, squishy demise
Just in case you're a piece of candy, this may be difficult to watch. Otherwise, enjoy this army of gummy bears facing a bitter, squishy ending. The little gummy Spartans find themselves in battle against the unstoppable Hydraulic Press, and things get a bit messy. For added carnage, the press also answers a challenge from a gummy goliath, who arguably fares even … [Link]
Mashable » How one teen amassed an 'orchard' of historic Apple products
When he was 10 years old, Alex Jason got his hands on his first Macintosh computer by trading a minibike and a snowblower for it. He couldn't help but tinker with his new iMac G5, upgrading it as much as he could. SEE ALSO: Here's what the 'i' in iPhone means After reaching the G5's limit, he had an itch … [Link]
Mashable » Samuel L. Jackson and Tom Hiddleston receive very different kinds of fan art
Like comedian Sara Pascoe says in this video, sometimes "fan art" is a strong word. Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L. Jackson joined Pascoe on The Graham Norton Show and they talked about fan art in all its free-form, weirdly flattering and sometimes over obsessive glory. SEE ALSO: Tom Hiddleston playing with a baby leopard may make your heart burst Jackson's … [Link]
Mashable » Same-sex couples in Northern Ireland are still waiting to marry
BELFAST, Northern Ireland — A year ago the Republic of Ireland made history, becoming the first country in the world to legislate for same-sex marriages, but across the border in Northern Ireland couples are still waiting"You’re standing with your face up against the glass at your counterparts in the South," says 30-year-old Shane Sweeney, originally from County FermanaghOn May 22, 2015, … [Link]
Mashable » Messing around with this virtual theremin is completely addicting
If you've ever wanted to try messing around with a theremin, there's a virtual one you can try out online or on your phone, aptly called Theremin. SEE ALSO: 11-year-old electronic music producer dominates his first gig Theremins are strange early electronic instruments that typically look like a box with a metal rod sticking up out of it and another … [Link]
Mashable » Strangers help bride get new dress after hers was lost in massive wildfire
Inevitably, a lot of things can go wrong in preparation for a wedding, but having one's wedding dress burn up in a massive wildfire just days before the nuptials is pretty much the worst case scenario. That was the devastating reality faced by Canadian bride Elise Boissonneault, who is scheduled to be married this weekend in Toronto, and whose wedding dress … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to use RAML to Auto-Generate C# Code for Dynamic Web API Provisioning
RAML (RESTful API Modeling Language) is a practical language for describing APIs.
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Mashable » Apple links up with Facebook to help you honor mom on Mother's Day
In honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, Apple has created a site that allows anyone to add a photo of their own mother to a rolling slideshow of mothers from around the world SEE ALSO: 25 thoughtful DIY gift ideas that every mom will love The site is MomsShotOniPhone and using it is as simple as most iApps. You simply … [Link]
Mashable » Students surprise teacher with 2 kittens after her beloved cat dies
This compassionate group of teens is giving high schoolers a good name. Mrs. Andrews, a beloved teacher at Joshua High School in Texas, was heartbroken when her beloved pet cat passed away on Thursday. On Friday, her students wanted to make her feel better — so they assembled flowers, balloons and cupcakes. Oh, and two kittens. SEE ALSO: Obama marks … [Link]
Slashdot » Tucows Bans Pop-Up Ads, Goes Ad-Free
HughPickens.com writes: Tucows began as a software downloads site nearly 25 years ago and has since evolved beyond that early core business and into domain names, mobile phone service and symmetrical gigabit fiber Internet in select towns and cities in the US. Now Tucows has announced that as a gesture of goodwill, Tucows has banned deceptive ads, hidden download buttons, … [Link]
Mashable » New app lets you access Amazon's Alexa on your iPhone
If you’ve wanted to try out the power of the Amazon Echo and its virtual assistant Alexa but haven’t wanted to shell out $180, this new iPhone app is for you. Called Lexi, the $4.99 app (iOS link) uses the Alexa services API in the palm of your hand, no separate device required. The app was first-spotted by The Next … [Link]
Slashdot » The House of Representatives Is Blocking All Apps Using Google's Appspot.com
New reader calewithac writes: In an attempt to stop ransomware attacks, the House's security team has banned all apps hosted on appspot.com from being used on its servers. This means that all appspot hosted apps are inaccessible inside Congress. According to Ted Henderson, the founder of the Cloakroom — an anonymous messaging app for Capitol Hill staffers — all of … [Link]
Mashable » Nike showcases sports recovery chair that heats, cools with style
It's not the fountain of youth, but according to its creator it could give athletes a distinct advantage over opponents The Microclimate Chair, created by LA-based architect Greg Lynn, allows athletes in sports such as basketball to get quick heating or cooling therapy by simply sitting in the chair rather than hopping in an ice bath or wrapping themselves in … [Link]
Mashable » Passenger mistakes math equations for 'terrorist code,' gets economics professor escorted off flight
An Ivy League economist was pulled off an American Airlines regional jet from Philadelphia to Syracuse after a fellow passenger incorrectly identified the mathematical equations he was scrawling for foreign script, and suspected him of terrorism SEE ALSO: New mayor of London Sadiq Khan is welcomed by Ian McKellen at swearing-in An unidentified woman sitting next to him tried to … [Link]
Slashdot » Legendary Sound Designer Jory Prum Passes Away At 41
New submitter loren writes: It is with much sadness that I report that legendary sound designer Jory K. Prum, who worked on more than 120 video game titles, passed away April 22, 2016, at age 41, from injuries suffered in a March traffic accident. (Disclaimer: I am a long time friend of Jory and his family.) Here are some personal … [Link]
Mashable » El Chapo is moved to a prison just south of the Texas border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Convicted drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who twice pulled off brazen jailbreaks and is fighting to avoid extradition to the United States, was abruptly transferred to a prison in northern Mexico near the Texas border early Saturday. Lawyers for Guzman, who was recaptured in January, have filed multiple appeals against their client being sent to … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Magazine Phrack Returns After Four-year Hiatus
Earthquake Retrofit quotes this report from The Register: More than four years since its previous issue, iconic hacker zine Phrack has published a new issue. Phrack issue number 69 contains articles from researchers Aaron Portnoy and Alisa Esage, as well as articles on OS X rootkits and exploiting Ruby on Rails… First released in 1985 via BBS, Phrack has been … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson announce birth of their son
Michael Phelps has hit a milestone even more important than a gold medal. Phelps and his fiancée, model Nicole Johnson, welcomed Boomer Robert Phelps into their family this week on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Michael Phelps cried when he saw this commercial about his final Olympics On Saturday, the former Olympic swimmer posted a photo of the smiling family — in … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Are Reconstructing Babbage's Analytical Engine
Slashdot reader RockDoctor brings an update on a project to build Babbage's Analytical Engine: Between 1822 and 1847, Charles Babbage worked on a number of designs for general-purpose programmable computing engines, some parts of which were built during his lifetime and after. Since 2011 a group under the name of "Plan-28" have been working towards building a full version of … [Link]
Mashable » Nvidia's latest offers low-cost, high-power boost to virtual reality
In the age of mobile everything, a sexy, new PC graphics card struggles to find the proper acknowledgement from mainstream users. But even if you haven't installed a graphics card in years (or ever), Nvidia's latest, the GeForce GTX 1080, is worth paying attention to Why? Because it promises to deliver a huge performance boost to one of the hottest … [Link]
Mashable » Strange Photoshop fail leaves Fifth Harmony singer with 2 right feet
If a bad dancer has two left feet, does a great dancer have two right ones? Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Hernandez might know the answer. According to a photo from the girl group's recent Billboard cover shoot, she is the proud owner of, yes, two right feet. The Photoshopped image was posted to Twitter Thursday by entertainment account Shady Music Facts — although … [Link]
Slashdot » Disposable Lasers Created Using Inkjet Printer
An anonymous reader quotes this report from The Daily Mail: Researchers have invented a way to print lasers that's so cheap, easy and efficient they believe the core of the laser could be disposed of after each use. The disposable organic lasers amplify light with carbon-containing materials and they are produced using a simple inkjet printer… "The low-cost and easiness … [Link]
Mashable » Kind dog comforts injured friend at clinic
Simon the dog has been through a lot, but that didn't stop him from comforting a friend in need. Simon, who is currently recovering from abuse at Paws & Claws Animal Clinic in Columbia, South Carolina, has a bit of healing to do before he's ready to graduate from treatment. But in the meantime, he loves to spend time with … [Link]
Mashable » HTC Vive experiment delivers full arm tracking in virtual reality
Current virtual reality systems like the HTC Vive can track your VR position relative to your real world body movements, as well as track your hand movements via controllers or gloves. But a new experiment from Manus VR allows you to submerge your body even deeper into VR, in this case, all the way up to your arms The company, … [Link]
Slashdot » NVIDIA Unveils GeForce GTX 1080, GTX 1070, Faster Than Titan X For a Lot Less
MojoKid writes (edited and condensed): NVIDIA has unveiled its next-generation Pascal-based GeForce graphics cards — known as the GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1070. NVIDIA's Pascal architecture is based on 16nm FinFET technology, similar to that of NVIDIA's high-end data center Tesla P100 processing engine though the GeForce cards are targeted at the consumer gaming market. NVIDIA's GP104 GPU … [Link]
Mashable » Ill-fated bike jump could have used a few more practice rounds
If you want to try out a dangerous new stunt, go for it. Just make sure you've got the moves down first. This kid's attempt as a badass bike jump didn't quite go as planned, but at least he appears to be unhurt. Walk if off, kid — you'll get 'em next time. Ever wondered why you shouldn't look directly … [Link]
Mashable » Tweetbot has a cure for Twitter's 140-character limit woes
Sometimes, what you have to say just doesn't fit in 140 characters. For those occasions, Twitter users have resorted to several makeshift solutions: Some are marking their related tweets with numbers (1/7, 2/7, etc.), creating so-called tweetstorms, and others are simply replying to their own tweets, which has to be done manually in Twitter's official app. Now, popular iOS/OS X … [Link]
Slashdot » Does Free Comic Book Day Help Retailers?
An anonymous reader writes: Today comic book stores around the world celebrate "Free Comic Book Day," offering free comic books to anyone who pays them a visit. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the event is offering 50 free titles this year, including Doctor Who, Serenity, The Simpsons, Love and Rockets, and a brand new comic from Stan Lee. Marvel is giving … [Link]
Mashable » Adele pauses own concert to praise her queen, Beyoncé
Sometimes, the sheer wonder of Lemonade is too overwhelming to keep to ourselves. Just ask noted Beyoncé fan Adele, who stopped her own concert in Denmark this week to praise the formidable superstar. SEE ALSO: Adele calls pressure to breastfeed 'f*cking ridiculous' "How is it even possible that she only ever gets better?" Adele asked the crowd. "She is Jesus f*cking … [Link]
Mashable » The spectacular engineering feats that brought drinking water to NYC
Nov. 21, 1913A fork in the Yonkers pressure tunnel.Image: New York Public LibraryAt the start of the 20th century, engineers for New York City determined that in order to accommodate the growing metropolis' demand for water, they would have to accomplish an engineering feat of almost unprecedented scale.To find a source of clean water that could be feasibly delivered to the … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable toddler attempts to outcrawl stampede of pug puppies
Baby Louie strikes again. As if a collection of pug puppies wasn't cute enough, Lynne Flynn and her toddler Louie have been taking over Instagram recently, thanks to their adorable antics. Mashable first shared a video of Louie playing with some puglets in October, and while he may be a bit older now, their cute playtime hasn't suffered. SEE ALSO: Celebrate … [Link]
Slashdot » Amid Data Breach, Google, Mail.ru and Yahoo Claim 98% of Leaked Credentials Bogus
Hundreds of millions of email login credentials — affecting Gmail, Yahoo, Mail.ru (Russia's most popular email service), and Hotmail among other websites — were being traded earlier this week in Russia's criminal underground. According to a report on Ars Technica, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and Mail.ru have now assured that the vast majority of leaked credentials are invalid. For instance, "More … [Link]
Mashable » Rescue kitten zooms around on his fancy new Lego wheelchair
Mac the cat is getting a new lease on life — thanks to a homemade wheelchair. The rescue kitten, who was brought to Long Island's Massapequa Pet Vet by a Good Samaritan, is paralyzed in both of his back legs. Luckily, he still retains some feeling there, and vets hope to help him regain the ability to walk. First, though, … [Link]
Mashable » Still a mother: Parenting after a child has died
It happens most often when I’m driving. My 9-year-old son will be in the backseat talking or playing a game on my phone. And sometimes in my mind’s eye, next to him, I see his 11-year-old brother, a slightly bigger version but with blue eyes. Sometimes they’ll giggle together or argue about who is taking up more room. I have … [Link]
Slashdot » Creator of Online Money Gets 20 Years in Prison
An anonymous reader quotes this report from CNN: Before the virtual currency Bitcoin there was Liberty Reserve — and its founder just got sentenced to 20 years in prison. Arthur Budovsky, 42, ran an online digital money business out of Costa Rica called Liberty Reserve. The U.S. government contended that the whole thing was just a massive, $6 billion money … [Link]
Mashable » Firefighting in winter: Hazardous but beautiful
c. 1940New York firefighters battle a blaze while coated with icicles.Image: Weegee(Arthur Fellig)/International Center of Photography/Getty ImagesContrary to its seemingly elemental opposition to fire, ice many times makes it more difficult for firefighters to do their jobs.Fighting fires in extreme winter cold presents a host of unique challenges. Snow drifts can bury and obscure hydrants. Water can freeze on the inside … [Link]
Mashable » Juicy new Lush app makes pampering simple
You can now get a bath bomb delivered right to your door, with just a few taps. Lush, the indie bath and body brand, will launch its free app Monday at 12 p.m. ET. SEE ALSO: The honest body: 14 cruelty-free beauty products you'll adore So, what does the Internet have to do with a random brick and mortar store? … [Link]
Mashable » How many living things are on Earth? This study says 1 trillion.
Calculating how many species exist on Earth is a tough challenge. Researchers aren't even sure how many land animals are out there, much less the numbers for plants, fungi or the most uncountable group of all: microbes. Now, researchers have attempted to use the laws of math to make an estimate that includes both micro and macro life. The researchers estimated … [Link]
Slashdot » Homeland Security Wants To Subpoena Techdirt Over The Identity Of A Hyperbolic Commenter
Techdirt is in hot water with the Department of Homeland Security all thanks to a commenter known as Digger. Techdirt's Tim Cushing published a story about the Hancock County, IN Sheriff's Department officers who stole $240,000 under color of asset forfeiture. In response to the story, Digger wrote, "The only 'bonus' these criminals [the Sheriff's Department officers] are likely to … [Link]
Mashable » Graphic novel of the week: A song of democracy and demagogues
For some reason, and I can't imagine why, this week has got me thinking about the rise of charismatic tinpot tyrants — and how a supposedly democratic society can fall for this sort of thing. For a fascinating historical analysis of that question, I recommend veteran blogger Andrew Sullivan's controversial piece on why America has never been so ripe for … [Link]
Mashable » New mayor of London Sadiq Khan is welcomed by Ian McKellen at swearing-in
Sadiq Khan, London's first elected Muslim mayor, was sworn in on a sunny Saturday at a multi-faith service at Southwark Cathedral. Among those attending the occasion was venerated actor Ian McKellen, who greeted Khan before the ceremony. Former Labour leader Ed Miliband and Met police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe were there, too. SEE ALSO: Sadiq Khan becomes London's first elected Muslim … [Link]
Mashable » Inside the offices of New York's biggest startups
As you step out of the elevator on the fourth floor of an otherwise ordinary looking industrial office building in Manhattan’s tony Chelsea neighborhood, you may think you’ve stumbled across a secret Starbucks location known only to the cool kids.Dozens of young faces are lit up by laptops, sitting in small clusters around cafe tables. In the background, an inspirational banner … [Link]
WIRED » Joyce Carol Oates: New Media Is Creating a Nightmare America
In the latest "Geek's Guide to the Galaxy" podcast, Joyce Carol Oates talks about the future of science fiction and keeping up with the news on Twitter. The post Joyce Carol Oates: New Media Is Creating a Nightmare America appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Security News This Week: Facebook’s Most Adorable Bug Bounty Yet
Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: Facebook's Most Adorable Bug Bounty Yet appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » You Can Livestream Mercury as It Crosses the Sun
The Transit of Mercury is a relatively rare astronomical event, and this time around you can stream it. The post You Can Livestream Mercury as It Crosses the Sun appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Going to Work in VR Will Actually Be Pretty Great—We Swear
In this idealistic future of work we’ll communicate via digital personae that look, sound, and act like our professional selves—but better. The post Going to Work in VR Will Actually Be Pretty Great—We Swear appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Google Won’t Build a Desktop Music Player, So These Guys Did
If you're a Google Play Music listener and you'd prefer to use a desktop client instead of the browser, you have some options. The post Google Won't Build a Desktop Music Player, So These Guys Did appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Captain America: Civil War Is an Epic Pivot Into Marvel’s ‘Phase 3’
Captain America was never the coolest hero, but now he has the coolest Marvel franchise. Check out our video movie review of his latest chapter here. The post Captain America: Civil War Is an Epic Pivot Into Marvel's 'Phase 3' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Gummy bear army meets their unfortunate, squishy demise
Just in case you're a piece of candy, this may be difficult to watch. Otherwise, enjoy this army of gummy bears facing a bitter, squishy ending. The little gummy Spartans find themselves in battle against the unstoppable Hydraulic Press, and things get a bit messy. For added carnage, the press also answers a challenge from a gummy goliath, who arguably fares even … [Link]
WIRED » Space Photos of the Week: Greenland and the Amazing Technicolor Coastline
Space photos of the week, May 1–7, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: Greenland and the Amazing Technicolor Coastline appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » How one teen amassed an 'orchard' of historic Apple products
When he was 10 years old, Alex Jason got his hands on his first Macintosh computer by trading a minibike and a snowblower for it. He couldn't help but tinker with his new iMac G5, upgrading it as much as he could. SEE ALSO: Here's what the 'i' in iPhone means After reaching the G5's limit, he had an itch … [Link]
Slashdot » Streaming Surpasses CD Sales At Warner Music
An anonymous reader writes: The times are a changin'. "Warner Music Group has become the first major record company to report that streaming has become its largest source of revenue, surpassing sales of physical formats such as CDs and vinyl," reports Financial Times. Last year, Warner's streaming revenue surpassed its sales for downloads. It goes to show just how much … [Link]
Mashable » Samuel L. Jackson and Tom Hiddleston receive very different kinds of fan art
Like comedian Sara Pascoe says in this video, sometimes "fan art" is a strong word. Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L. Jackson joined Pascoe on The Graham Norton Show and they talked about fan art in all its free-form, weirdly flattering and sometimes over obsessive glory. SEE ALSO: Tom Hiddleston playing with a baby leopard may make your heart burst Jackson's … [Link]
Mashable » Same-sex couples in Northern Ireland are still waiting to marry
BELFAST, Northern Ireland — A year ago the Republic of Ireland made history, becoming the first country in the world to legislate for same-sex marriages, but across the border in Northern Ireland couples are still waiting"You’re standing with your face up against the glass at your counterparts in the South," says 30-year-old Shane Sweeney, originally from County FermanaghOn May 22, 2015, … [Link]
Mashable » Messing around with this virtual theremin is completely addicting
If you've ever wanted to try messing around with a theremin, there's a virtual one you can try out online or on your phone, aptly called Theremin. SEE ALSO: 11-year-old electronic music producer dominates his first gig Theremins are strange early electronic instruments that typically look like a box with a metal rod sticking up out of it and another … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Sees Over 10 Million Cyberattacks Per Day On Its Online Infrastructure
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft's user identity management systems, made up by Microsoft Account (formerly Live ID, for home users) and Azure Active Directory (for its cloud/corporate services), see over 13 billion user logins per day, with 1.3 billion for AAD. The company says that over 10 million (per day) of these login attempts are cyber-attacks, which the company is … [Link]
Mashable » Strangers help bride get new dress after hers was lost in massive wildfire
Inevitably, a lot of things can go wrong in preparation for a wedding, but having one's wedding dress burn up in a massive wildfire just days before the nuptials is pretty much the worst case scenario. That was the devastating reality faced by Canadian bride Elise Boissonneault, who is scheduled to be married this weekend in Toronto, and whose wedding dress … [Link]
Mashable » Single-propeller 'drone' flies when you throw it like a frisbee
A drone, or quadcopter as it's technically called, typically has four propellers to generate enough thrust to let it hover in the air. The propellers are arranged in such a way to counterbalance the weight of the drone itself. Researchers at the Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control at ETH Zurich have created a new kind of flying machine (technically, … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Exec's New Startup 'Open Water' Targets Wearable Brain Imaging
gthuang88 writes: Display-tech guru Mary Lou Jepsen is leaving her post at Facebook/Oculus to work on a new startup called Open Water. Jepsen, a veteran of Google X and the MIT Media Lab, says the company will develop wearable MRI devices that could help doctors do early detection of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Inspired in part by musician Peter Gabriel, … [Link]
Mashable » 2,000 LED-tagged pigeons light up New York City's skyline
Two thousand pigeons tagged with LED lights lit up New York's night sky. The birds were released aboard a former aircraft carrier. Artist Duke Riley created the 30-minute spectacle on the Brooklyn waterfront. It will run each weekend through June 12. Read more…More about Nyc, Led, Gadgets, Us World, and Us
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: MediaBeacon, Transcriptic, Armchair Analysis NFL Data, NameShouts, M-Files
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 » Seized tiny homes saved from the dump can once again help homeless
Three structures donated to homeless residents and once set to be dismantled or destroyed by the city of Los Angeles were returned to the man who built them Friday. The tiny homes, which were impounded for obstructing city streets in February, were returned to Elvis Summers on the condition they be kept on private property, Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation … [Link]
Slashdot » Cellphones Do Not Cause Brain Cancer, Says 29-Year Study
A study from Australia reassures us that cellphones are reasonably safe, and do not cause brain cancer. Chris Mills writes from Gizmodo: "The study examines the incidence of brain cancer in the Australian population between 1982 to 2013. The study pitted the prevalence of mobile phones among the population — starting at 0 percent — against brain cancer rates, using data … [Link]
Mashable » Vice adds 6 new digital channels, 20 more TV channels worldwide
NEW YORK — Vice ended week one of NewFronts with a "dope" party and some big news. CEO Shane Smith said Friday that it will launch six new digital channels (health, gaming, travel, LGBTQ, money and sustainability) and 20 TV channels worldwide later this year SEE ALSO: NewFronts Notebook: Inside the lavish presentations from digital content companies The news comes just three … [Link]
Mashable » First global elevation map of Mercury looks like a hiker's dream
Want to take a hike on Mercury? On Friday — about one year after the Messenger spacecraft ended its mission by crashing into Mercury — scientists released the first complete global elevation map produced by the long-lived spacecraft. The new map, which looks somewhat like a map a hiker would use, shows the highest and lowest points on the planet, … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Launches Searchable Database Of Public Domain Patents
An anonymous reader quotes a report from SlashGear: NASA has released a bunch of patents for its technologies so that anyone can use them. A total of 56 'formerly-patented' technologies developed by the government are now available in the public domain, meaning they can be used for commercial purposes in an unrestricted manner. To make it easier to find these … [Link]
Mashable » Prince's family planning memorial service to remember him 'the right way'
Prince's family is planning a memorial service to remember him in "the right way." In a statement obtained by Mashable, the family — half-siblings Alfred Jackson, John Nelson, Norrine Nelson, Omarr Baker, Sharon Nelson and sister Tyka Nelson — said that they will hold an official ceremony "in the near future." SEE ALSO: Prince's sister files to be estate executor, … [Link]
Mashable » Chelsea Handler's 'Captain America' dinner party takes a turn
Chelsea Handler's new Netflix talk show has been promised to be a taste of something different, and the cast of Captain America: Civil War got the first helping during an on-camera dinner party previewed in a new clip. In the video, Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Emily VanCamp and Frank Grillo all join Chelsea for a meal where they talk about their … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft To End Nagging Windows 10 Upgrade Notifications In July
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft has officially announced today it will end the annoying "Get Windows 10" notifications in July, when they end the free Windows 10 upgrade offer. In a statement to WinBeta, Microsoft said in a comment: "Details are still being finalized, but on July 29th the Get Windows 10 app that facilitates the easy upgrade to Windows … [Link]
WIRED » Game|Life Podcast: Our Uncharted 4 Adventure Journal
The WIRED gaming crew discusses Sony's upcoming PlayStation 4 tentpole release, plus the latest news about "Zelda" and "Battlefield 1." The post Game|Life Podcast: Our Uncharted 4 Adventure Journal appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Panama Papers Source Breaks Silence Over 'Scale Of Injustices'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The whistleblower behind the Panama Papers broke their silence on Friday to explain in detail how the injustices of offshore tax havens drove them to the biggest data leak in history. The source, whose identity and gender remain a secret, denied being a spy. The whistleblower said the leak of 11.5m … [Link]
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