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 » Facebook Says It's Not Secretly Recording You
An anonymous reader writes: In 2014 Facebook introduced a feature which can use your phone's microphone to identify songs you're listening to — but "we don't record your conversations," they're reminding users. A mass communication professor at the University of South Florida tried discussing specific topics near her phone, then discovered Facebook appeared to be showing ads related to what … [Link]
Mashable » J.R. Smith reality show Kickstarter launched in the middle of NBA Finals
While most of the players on both the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are solidly focused on tonight's Game 2 of the NBA Finals, it looks like J.R. Smith may be busy with a new reality show. SEE ALSO: Run it back: 5 burning questions that will define the 2016 NBA Finals A just-launched Kickstarter that purports to be … [Link]
Mashable » New UFC champ Michael Bisping hurls homophobic slur at Luke Rockhold
Looks like Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold's sparring session continued after Saturday's UFC fight. Bisping, a UK fighter who won the UFC middleweight title, continued taking jabs at his American opponent Rockhold in a post-fight press conference. This time, the two took verbal punches, as they got into a heated argument after Rockhold refused to shake Bisping’s hand. Bisping reacted by calling … [Link]
Slashdot » Seattle App Summons Help When You Need CPR
An anonymous reader writes:Sudden cardiac arrest is usually fatal. But Seattle's Fire Department has joined with the city's Medic One Foundation to develop an app which alerts emergency dispatchers and also CPR-trained bystanders when someone needs CPR. The PulsePoint app also shows the location of the nearest defibrillator, and Seattle's mayor says he hopes it will save lives. A Spokane … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Bay tweets picture of new 'Transformers' Bumblebee
Bee still my heart. OK that was lame. But I am not at all sorry. SEE ALSO: Nissan topped 300 donuts with 2,800 pounds of sprinkles using a sports car Director Michael Bay tweeted out a pic of the next Bumblebee Camaro for the upcoming 2017 Transformers: The Last Knight movie. In the next Transformers movie, which is currently in production with … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA Releases New Snowden Documents
An anonymous reader writes: Hundreds of internal NSA documents have been declassified and released to VICE in response to their FOIA lawsuit. They're now sharing them all online, calling it "an extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at the efforts by the NSA, the White House, and US Senator Dianne Feinstein to discredit Snowden [that] call into question aspects of the U.S. government's … [Link]
Mashable » 7 'Fallout 4' mods that unlock new reasons to play on Xbox One
Now that Fallout 4 supports mods — free add-ons created by amateur programmers — for Xbox One, fans are coming back to Bethesda Softworks' nuke-blasted Boston with fresh eyes. If this is a new idea for you, that's okay. Mods (as PC users think of them) haven't ever been common on consoles. SEE ALSO: How to build a post-apocalyptic cat army … [Link]
Slashdot » Password App Developer Overlooks Security Hole to Preserve Ads
An anonymous reader quotes this report from Engadget: Think it's bad when companies take their time fixing security vulnerabilities? Imagine what happens when they avoid fixing those holes in the name of a little cash. KeePass 2 developer Dominik Reichl has declined to patch a flaw in the password manager's update check as the 'indirect costs' of the upgrade (which … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to Justin Bieber's remix of Drake's 'One Dance'
Just a month after dropping his latest album, Views, Drake is back with some new music. And he brought along pals Justin Bieber and Gucci Mane. Drizzy stopped into Saturday's OVO Sound Radio show on Beats 1 to share three new tracks. There's a Justin Bieber remix of "One Dance" from Views; a new collaboration, "Back On Road," with Gucci … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why teens are mad at Vine/YouTube star Jacob Sartorius
Vine star Jacob Sartorius' first video post was about anti-bullying. Now some fans allege the 13-year-old digital influencer, who teens label "cutie," has become the bully. Sartorius — who has more than 21,000 followers on Vine, 3.9 million followers on Instagram, 598,000 followers on Twitter and around 792,000 subscribers on YouTube — has come under fire after a handful of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » What Is Open Banking and Why is it Important?
Open Banking is a relatively new financial term that is seeking to use open source technologies to enable third-party developers to build financial applications and related services that could change the way people bank.
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Mashable » JK Rowling calls critics of black Hermione 'a bunch of racists'
JK Rowling's newest play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, sold over 175,000 tickets in 24 hours — but not everyone is equally enthusiastic. All across social media, fans of the movie have been criticizing the writer for casting a black actress in the role of Hermione. In an interview with The Observer released today, JK Rowling slammed her critics, call them … [Link]
Slashdot » DistroWatch Finally Adds Support For IPv6
We've frequently linked to DistroWatch for their coverage of Linux package and release announcements. Now an anonymous reader writes: The DistroWatch website introduced IPv6 support on Friday and the new protocol has been getting a lot of attention. "Over 8% of our traffic this weekend came from IPv6 addresses," commented DistroWatch contributor Jesse Smith. "It was a pleasant surprise, we … [Link]
Mashable » Characters from 'The Ring' and 'The Grudge' throw terrifying first pitch at Japanese baseball game
Who better to throw the first pitch in any baseball game than the dead? To promote Sadako vs. Kayako, a new Japanese horror movie featuring characters from The Ring and The Grudge, characters from both movies decided to show up at the Nippon-Ham Fighters game in Japan. The crew first scared cheerleaders off the field, before Kayako (from The Grudge) and Sadako … [Link]
Slashdot » ASUS Delivers Its Updates Over HTTP With No Verification
The top five PC sellers have big security holes in the third-party tools which updates their software. Now Softpedia follows up with a report that "The ASUS LiveUpdate software that comes pre-installed on all ASUS computers downloads critical BIOS and UEFI updates via plaintext HTTP and installs them without verifying the content's source or validity." An anonymous reader shares this … [Link]
Mashable » 10 virtual realities to look forward to
Finally, imagination won't just be for your mind and secret thought journal — it'll be for your eyes Virtual reality is on the rise, and the only thing that could stop it is if it turns out to be a lame fad like 3D movies or motion-controlled video games See also: Nokia's $60,000 virtual reality camera is now available for pre-order … [Link]
Slashdot » Working at Facebook Sounds Like Joining a Cult
Vanity Fair has run some excerpts from an upcoming book by a former employee that gives insight on how things work at the social network. The chapter, among other things, details Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's actions when Google launched its own social networking service Google Plus. The extract finds Zuckerberg's behaviour so intense that it calls it "bordered on the … [Link]
Mashable » The U.S. Navy just made an 'Iron Man' esque helmet for diving
Researchers at the U.S. Navy are creating a diving helmet for the future. The Iron Man esque helmet — called "DAVD" (Divers Augmented Vision Display) — is described as "a high-resolution, see-through head-up display (HUD) embedded directly inside of a diving helmet." Divers will be able to have "real-time visual display of everything," according to the Navy's news release. That includes sector sonar (real-time … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Petitioned To Investigate Windows 10 Upgrades
An anonymous reader writes: One of the most frustrating things about the ongoing stream of stories about Windows 10 upgrades is that there seems to be no way to hold Microsoft to account. Or perhaps there is: a petition asking the Electronic Frontier Foundation to investigate has now been posted on Change.org. The petition argues "people are being tricked or … [Link]
Mashable » Weak 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' box office still wins the weekend
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows emerged from its opening weekend with an estimated $35.3 million at the domestic box office. It's enough for a first place finish in the weekend race, but still bad news for the Paramount franchise. Shadows follows the 2014 reboot, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which arrived in August of that year with an opening weekend … [Link]
Mashable » Mom overhears three girls bash another girl at Starbucks, writes them thoughtful note
Teenagers are known for being cruel, but it's rare for adults to stand up to them. Michelle Icard, 43, is a parenting expert and a mom. On Monday, Icard overheard three girls in Starbucks complaining about other girls in their class. Icard was shocked by how nasty their complaints sounded, and posted about her experience on Facebook. SEE ALSO: When tragedy … [Link]
Slashdot » New Swiss Robot Assists Travelers with Luggage
A Swiss airport is testing a robot named Leo which can carry a passenger's luggage once they're approaching the terminal. Leo's baggage compartment opens when passengers press his 'Scan & Fly' touch interface, which can also print luggage tags and display a departure time and boarding gate, before delivering their luggage to a baggage handler. The airport's head of IT … [Link]
Mashable » Pet-sitting company sues couple for $1 million over bad review
Fish — one of nature's most fragile, and litigious, pets. When Michelle and Robert Duchouquette, of Plano, Texas went away on vacation last year, the couple left their two dogs and Betta fish, Gordy, in the hands of Prestigious Pets. After returning from their vacation, the couple noticed that Gordy's bowl was cloudy — a consequence of overfeeding. So the Duchouquettes … [Link]
Mashable » Forget rosé: With wine, orange is the new pink
Rosé is pretty, pink and perfect for sipping outside when the weather is nice, but we’re ready to change up the hue of our summer beverages. Enter: Orange wine. Made from white wine grapes with the skins left on, orange wine is to white wine what rosé is to red, and no, there are no oranges in the actual wine … [Link]
Slashdot » A $190 Million Misclick for T. Rowe Price
An anonymous reader writes: This week a court ordered restitution for any investors who'd opposed the 2013 buyout of Dell Inc., approximately $3.87 per share, plus interest. The investment firm T. Rowe Price was a vocal opponent of the deal, and had over 30 million shares scattered throughout its mutual funds. But an automated system at T. Rowe Price used … [Link]
Mashable » Don't call the new 'Ghostbusters' a 'chick flick'
Paul Feig, director of Hollywood's freshly rebooted Ghostbusters, is fed up with all the attention over its female quartet of stars. "We still get called, in the press, a 'chick flick.' We are never not referred to as the 'all-female Ghostbusters,' which makes me crazy," he said during a panel discussion at the annual Produced By conference, hosted by the … [Link]
Mashable » Bose gets serious about wireless headphones, debuts 4 wildly different models
Bose has done a good job in recent years of keeping its venerable brand current with tech-savvy products like Spotify-integrated speakers, a whole-house audio system, and noise-cancelling earphones. It's even plunged into the world of apps. However, if there's a modern audio gadget Bose isn't strong on, it's wireless headphones. That changes right now as Bose is announcing no less than … [Link]
Mashable » 10 of Muhammad Ali’s greatest quotes
Muhammad Ali, champion boxer and cultural icon, died Friday night in a Phoenix-area hospital at 74 years old. He was as eloquent with words as he was in the ring. To pay tribute to the legend, we’ve compiled a list of his greatest quotesMore of Ali's best quotes: http://on.mash.to/1WAoxL7 Read more…More about Quotes, Watercooler, Sports, Lists, and Muhammad Ali [Link]
Mashable » How to help when someone uses intimate photos as revenge
Anisha Vora thought her ex-boyfriend was someone she could trust. The couple had known each other for a decade prior to breaking up in 2012. Then, without warning or explanation, Vora's ex posted nude images she'd shared privately with him online, along with her contact information. SEE ALSO: 4 myths that will change how you define bullying The images eventually … [Link]
Slashdot » RSA Keys Can Be Harvested With Microphones
Researchers have now demonstrated that even with modern laptop, desktop, and server computers, an inexpensive attack can harvest 4,096-bit encryption keys using a parabolic microphone within 33 feet — or even from 12 inches away, using a cellphone microphone. An anonymous reader quotes this article from The Register: In both cases it took an hour of listening to get the … [Link]
Mashable » Empathetic human Taylor Swift crashed a fan's wedding
Good news, Swifties: Taylor Swift still believes in the power of love. The freshly single pop star spent her Saturday night in New Jersey with fan Max Singer, as he and new bride Kenya Smith celebrated their everlasting love. Swift graced the happy couple with a laid back performance of "Blank Space" and a handmade card featuring a line from … [Link]
WIRED » Starbucks Is Going to Serve Cold Brew on Tap. What Could Go Wrong?
Selling nitro cold brew might seem like no big deal. But for the world's biggest coffee chain, it's a logistical feat. The post Starbucks Is Going to Serve Cold Brew on Tap. What Could Go Wrong? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » While You Were Offline: Behold the Political Schadenfreude That Is Paul Ryan
Star Wars fandom—and fandom itself—had a rough few days this week. So did Paul Ryan's political clout. It's time you caught up on what went down. The post While You Were Offline: Behold the Political Schadenfreude That Is Paul Ryan appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Inside Top Gear’s Wild Race Through the Desert in an Ariel Nomad
Behind the scenes of Matt LeBlanc's romp through the Moroccan desert in an Ariel Nomad. The post Inside Top Gear's Wild Race Through the Desert in an Ariel Nomad appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Game of Thrones Death Pool: Whose Turn Is It to Die?
The gambler's odds were pretty good at picking the show's last big death. Will they be right on the money again this week? The post Game of Thrones Death Pool: Whose Turn Is It to Die? appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Security Updates Released for Debian 8 and 7
An anonymous reader writes: The Debian Project just released Debian 8.5, which adds 65 security updates to the stable release. They're also releasing the final update to Debian 7 (codenamed 'wheezy'), which includes "all other security updates released during the lifetime of 'wheezy' that have not previously been part of a point release." They're emphasizing that each of the new … [Link]
Mashable » 6 startling facts about wildlife trafficking — and how you can help
The illegal trade of wildlife is a much larger, far-reaching issue than you might realize, and it's something we can't afford to ignore. Wildlife trafficking is one of the biggest threats to the environment, yet the realities of poaching and trade can be hard to picture — especially if you're a world away from the problem. SEE ALSO: 13 dos and … [Link]
Mashable » This woman is flying 4,500 miles with swans to save them
The Human Swan An epic 4,500-mile journey. The Human Swan An epic 4,500-mile journey. SLIMBRIDGE, England — From somewhere within the folds of a dense fog that's settled over the damp countryside, a motor splutters into life. The engine’s growl rings out over the neighbouring fields, sending a handful of birds scattering.It's 5 a.m. and morning is far from broken in this corner … [Link]
Slashdot » Universal Basic Income Programs Arrive
An anonymous reader writes: Y Combinator will give 100 randomly-selected families in Oakland between $1,000 and $2,000 each month as a test, continuing the payments for between six months and a year. And The Guardian reports that Finland and The Netherlands also are preparing pilot programs to test Universal Basic Income, while Switzerland will vote on a similar program this … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie streaming and food delivery sites knocked offline by Amazon Web Services
Australians were left without their typical means of entertainment during a gloomy evening on the east coast thanks to problems at Amazon Web Services (AWS). A number of Australian websites, including streaming services, food delivery companies and news outlets, went offline Sunday afternoon local time after the cloud services platform faced connectivity issues in Sydney. SEE ALSO: Photos of Australia's east coast … [Link]
Mashable » Fast-moving brush fire near Los Angeles forces evacuations
CALABASAS, Calif. — A fast-moving brush fire swept through hills in Southern California on Saturday, threatening 3,000 homes, damaging a few and forcing hundreds of people to flee, some with pets and livestock. The fire erupted in late afternoon in tinder-dry brush as temperatures soared to nearly 100 degrees in the canyons and ridges northwest of downtown Los Angeles. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Photos of Australia's east coast after weekend of wild weather and flooding
Strong winds and torrential rains lashed the state of New South Wales, Australia over the weekend, leaving many without power and causing some regions to be evacuated. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a severe weather warning Friday, advising people to prepare for destructive winds, heavy rain, abnormally high tides and heavy surf over the weekend. SEE ALSO: The flooding in … [Link]
Slashdot » Bitcoin Sting Operation Nabs Egyptian Dentist
An anonymous reader writes:A 30-year-old dentist has been apprehended by Egyptian authorities for conducting bitcoin-to-dollar transactions on LocalBitcoins.com, a popular digital currency trading portal… According to today's post on the Facebook page of The Ministry of the Interior, Mr. Ahmed was captured with $13,900 in cash, as well as a cellular phone and a smart tablet that were used in … [Link]
Mashable » Crews work to contain oil sheen in Columbia River after fiery train derailment
SEATTLE — Environmental crews worked Saturday to contain a sheen of oil that appeared in the Columbia River along the Washington-Oregon border after a Union Pacific train derailed and caught fire, but officials said there was no immediate indication of harm to wildlife. Sixteen of the 96 tank cars on the train derailed Friday near Mosier, Oregon, about 70 miles … [Link]
Mashable » These anonymous family photos are like secret works of art
Image: Courtesy of Steve GivenThese family photos, spanning several decades and countries, come from the vast collection of Steve Given, a retired Navy photographer and teacher from Victoria, Australia.An avid collector of vintage photographic equipment and ephemera, Given amassed thousands of loose negatives, mostly snapshots of nameless friends and families taken by unknown photographers with cheap box or folding camerasIn sorting … [Link]
Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: How Did You Learn How To Code?
Last week Apple's CEO argued that computer programming should be a 'second language', and that it should be a required subject for all students starting in 4th grade. But a large number of professional programmers didn't learn how to code in a formal school program, either because they're self-taught or because they learned on the job. There's a lot of … [Link]
New Scientist – News » UK closer to banning cosmetic microbeads that clog up its seas
Tiny plastic particles from our washing products end up in seas and are ingested by marine organisms. The UK is about to decide whether to ban the beads [Link]
Mashable » How teens can discuss their digital obsession with parents
It’s not easy to put your device down just to make the adult next to you happy, especially when there’s a heated group chat happening on your phone. “My mom always asks me who I'm texting, and I always tell her it doesn't matter because she doesn't know them,” says 19-year-old Leah Hiscott. “And even if she did know that … [Link]
Mashable » Muhammad Ali was one of Parkinson's 'strongest fighters'
There he was, a symbol of greatness, trembling as he lit the 1996 Olympic cauldron. What the public saw, though, wasn't a broken idol. Beyond the shaking, they saw courage. They saw an American icon whose legendary status had been on the rise since winning gold at the Olympics more than four decades earlier. The Atlanta Olympics was one of the … [Link]
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