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 » HTC Vive accessory lets you cut the cord in VR
Next to the creation of full body haptic suits to give us real-time touch sensations in virtual reality in the near future, the holy grail for today's VR is a high-end tetherless headset. Now, the VR headset viewed by many as arguably the best available, the HTC Vive, is getting just that. SEE ALSO: 'The Simpsons' celebrates 600th episode with … [Link]
Slashdot » Ethernet Consortia Wants To Unlock a More Time-Sensitive Network
Does Ethernet need new features like "stream reservation" and time synchronization to make sure time-sensitive data isn't delayed on the network? coondoggie quotes Network World: The demand from Internet of Things, automotive networking and video applications are driving changes to Ethernet technology that will make it more time-sensitive. Key to those changes are a number of developing standards but also … [Link]
Mashable » 7 can't-miss apps: Lip Sync Battle, 'Mikey Jumps,' Travello and more
With the world still reeling from Tuesday's election, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an update to Viber that allows businesses to better connect with their customers, and some fun games like Lip Sync Battle and Mikey Jumps … [Link]
Slashdot » OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set Version 3.0 Released
Need a new set of generic attack detection rules for your web application firewall? Try the new OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set version 3.0.0! Long-time Slashdot reader dune73 writes: The OWASP CRS is a widely-used Open Source set of generic rules designed to protect users against threats like the OWASP Top 10. The rule set is most often deployed in … [Link]
Mashable » Paris concert venue attacked by terrorists reopens, one year later
The Paris concert hall that was the site of last November's horrific terrorist attacks reopened on Saturday. The Bataclan, where terrorists killed dozens during an Eagles of Death Metal show in 2015, hosted Sting as its reopening act. In re-opening the Bataclan, we have two important tasks to reconcile. First, to remember and honour those who lost their lives in the … [Link]
Mashable » Nutella fans, rejoice: the 'Nutella burger' has arrived
If you really, really, really love Nutella, listen up: Fly to Italy, head to a McDonald's and chow down on a Nutella burger. The "Sweety con Nutella," which was announced by McDonald's Italia in a Facebook post on Thursday, does not include an actual hamburger patty (phew). Instead, it's a hearty helping of hazelnut spread sandwiched between two glistening buns. Sweet! … [Link]
Mashable » ‘Jurassic Park’ reimagined as a classic arcade game
When it first came out, Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park was at the cutting edge of CGI. Now it looks a little dated, sure—but how would it look as an old-school adventure game in 8-bit animation? Our CineFix series, 8-bit Cinema, "gamifies" your favorite movies and TV shows into '80s arcade- and NES-inspired action (although this is a smidge more advanced, for … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Here Be Dragons': The Seven Most Vexing Problems In Programming
InfoWorld has identified "seven of the gnarliest corners of the programming world," which Slashdot reader snydeq describes as "worthy of large markers reading, 'Here be dragons.'" Some examples: Multithreading. "It sounded like a good idea," according to the article, but it just leads to a myriad of thread-managing tools, and "When they don't work, it's pure chaos. The data doesn't … [Link]
New Scientist – News » ‘I’m more confident’: Paralysed woman’s life after brain implant
HB, who has ALS, is the first person to use a brain implant at home. Using electrodes placed under her skull, she is able to play games and communicate [Link]
New Scientist – News » First home brain implant lets ‘locked-in’ woman play games
After training on whack-a-mole and Pong, a woman paralysed by ALS has become the first person to use a brain implant at home, communicating by thought alone [Link]
Mashable » Someone sent Hillary Clinton 1,000 roses after the election
As much of the country has been in mourning this week, people are concerned about the woman herself who lost the presidential election. The activist group Ultraviolet sent Hillary Clinton 1,000 red roses to help her through the painful week, Clinton's digital director posted on Twitter. I meanpic.twitter.com/FRsyuTdoLx — Jenna Lowenstein (@just_jenna) November 12, 2016 Clinton, digital director Jenna Lowenstein said, … [Link]
Mashable » Pink announces pregnancy with Instagram photo
Pink and her 5-year-old daughter, Willow, put on their gauziest dresses Saturday to announce a new member of the family is on the way. The singer filled the internet in with a lovely outdoor photo posted to Instagram with the caption "surprise!" SEE ALSO: Please admire this baby's seriously addictive laugh Surprise! A photo posted by P!NK (@pink) on Nov 12, … [Link]
Mashable » How accurate is Netflix's 'The Crown'?
LONDON — Move aside Lady Mary, the leading lady on everyone's lips right now is Queen Elizabeth II. The nation watched Her Majesty celebrate her 90th birthday this year, but now the world is getting a glimpse into the early days of HRH's reign with the release of Netflix's transfixing new show The Crown. SEE ALSO: 'The Crown' could well cure … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Flash Crash' Trader Pleads Guilty, Facing Up To 30 Years In Prison
Slashdot reader whoever57 writes; Navinder Sarao, the British trader who was accused of causing the "flash crash" in 2010 and was extradited to the U.S. this week has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of spoofing. No details of the plea deal have been released, but it's believed that he's agreed to forfeit $13 million. … [Link]
Mashable » Watch David Blaine spit up a living frog for some reason
We guess we should never underestimate David Blaine. The magician appeared on The Tonight Show to perform some fun, chill card tricks with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots. Then, he spit out a living frog, because David Blaine loves a grand finale. What the frog, David Blaine? 
John Legend's new music video reminds us that we need more love 
Baby Dexter thinks … [Link]
Mashable » Scary videos show GoPro Karma drones plummeting from the sky
If you missed it on Tuesday because you were too busy watching the U.S. presidential election, here it is again: GoPro is recalling 2,500 of its recently launched Karma drones. In other words, all of them. GoPro said "in a very small number of cases, Karma units lost power during operation." And there have been no reports of injuries or property … [Link]
Slashdot » Scammers Bite Chrome Users With Forgotten 2014 Bug
"Tech support scammers have started exploiting a two-year-old bug in Google Chrome to trick victims into believing their PC is infected with malware," reports security researcher Sophos. It begins by freezing the browser, BrianFagioli reports, sharing an article from Beta News: These bad guys pose as Microsoft tech support and display an in-browser message that says the user's computer is … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb ad touts new anti-discrimination pledge
Airbnb wants to remind everyone that it takes discrimination very seriously. The home rental service is launching a flashy new ad campaign to show off its anti-prejudice efforts after a series of reports alleging racism among its hosts caused the company a public relations headache. The 75-second ad involves a montage of ultra-zoomed faces of a diverse range of people sliding … [Link]
Mashable » Dave Chappelle appears with A Tribe Called Quest in first 'SNL' promo
We’ve endured a long, hard political slog this week, so it's only fair that we get a bit of respite this weekend. And that has arrived in the form of comedian Dave Chappelle hosting Saturday Night Live. SEE ALSO: Dave Chappelle Surprises Connecticut Fans a Year After Stand-Up Meltdown Ever since quitting his Comedy Central show years ago, Chappelle has remained … [Link]
Slashdot » Uranium-Filled 'Lost Nuke' Missing Since 1950 May Have Been Found
Although the U.S. government "does not believe the bomb contains active nuclear material," schwit1 shares this report from the BBC: A commercial diver may have discovered a lost decommissioned U.S. nuclear bomb off the coast of Canada. Sean Smyrichinsky was diving for sea cucumbers near British Columbia when he discovered a large metal device that looked a bit like a … [Link]
Mashable » Google's new Pixel phone hacked in 60 seconds
Uninspiring design aside, Google's new Pixel and Pixel XL are fantastic smartphones that really give the iPhone a run for its money, especially when it comes to taking photos and videos. Earlier this month, Adrian Ludwig, the director of Android security at Google, told Motherboard at a security conference that the Pixels are as secure as iPhones. SEE ALSO: 7 reasons … [Link]
Mashable » Students escort girl to class after she reports racial harassment on campus
Nearly 300 students showed up to escort Baylor University student Natasha Nkhama to class on Wednesday after she reported being pushed and called the N-word while walking around campus. In a video posted to Twitter by Nkhama's friend Jaileene Maite, Nkhama described the attack. SEE ALSO: Black students barraged by terrifying hate text messages "On my way to class, this guy … [Link]
Mashable » Katy Perry implores fans to donate to Planned Parenthood
In the wake of Donald Trump's election, Katy Perry urged her fans to "turn words into action" by donating to Planned Parenthood. Perry, who was a vocal supporter of Hillary Clinton throughout the election cycle, posted a photo to Instagram of her own $10,000 donation alongside a poignant open letter. The singer credited Planned Parenthood with teaching her about sexual health … [Link]
Mashable » This musician changed his stage name because of Trump
For the past few years trumpeter Niko Segal has gone by his stage name "Donnie Trumpet." But after Tuesday's election, he couldn't take it anymore. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump makes yuge mistake and mispronounces Beyoncé's name The Chicago musician posted on his website (which is now nicosegal.com instead of donnietrumpet.com) and social media pages Friday that he couldn't continue being connected … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Lurking Malice' Study Finds Malware Hiding In The Cloud
"Cloud repositories have become the hub of malicious web activities," warns one computer engineering professor. An anonymous reader quotes SC magazine: A recent study detected more than 600 cloud repositories hosting malware and other malicious activities on major cloud platforms including Amazon, Google, Groupon and thousands of other sites. Researchers…scanned more than 140,000 sites on 20 major cloud hosting services … [Link]
Mashable » Next Spectacles vending machine location will be revealed Sunday
It’s still early days, but it looks like Snap's new Spectacles wearable camera for Snapchat are a hit. And the next batch will be available in mere hours. SEE ALSO: Of course you have to buy Snapchat's Spectacles from a robot Just days after the first Snapbot, the vending machine that sells the wearable tech, appeared near Snap's headquarters in Venice, … [Link]
Mashable » Alibaba sells a record-breaking $17.8 billion on Singles Day
China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba moved $17.8 billion in sales during its Singles Day sale on Friday, smashing its own records. The $17.8 billion (or 120.7 billion yuan) figured crushed Black Friday's $4.45 billion in e-commerce sales last year and Alibaba's own $14.3 billion record from 2015. Singles Day is China's biggest e-commerce day of the year, complete with a nationally televised … [Link]
Slashdot » WikiLeaks Calls for Pardons From President Obama — Or President Trump
"President Obama has a political moment to pardon Manning & Snowden," WikiLeaks tweeted on Friday, adding "If not, he hands a Trump presidency the freedom to take his prize." And a new online petition is also calling for a pardon of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, saying Assange is "a hero and must be honoured as such," attracting over 10,000 supporters … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo's NES Classic being sold for $1,000+ on eBay and people are pissed
What’s old is definitely new again. Nintendo's highly anticipated NES Classic Edition launched on Friday and immediately sold out everywhere. Even before it launched, we knew the $60 mini-sized console, which runs 30 classic NES games, would be a hit this holiday season. As with all hot items, scalpers quickly started selling the consoles on eBay and Craigslist with prices going … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds join beloved dog for last walk on his favorite beach
Mark Woods said goodbye to his beloved dog Walnut on Saturday, but not before he — and a horde of well-wishers — accompanied the pup on his final beachside walk. "Sadly I am having to have Walnut euthanised on Saturday 12th November and so we will be having a last walk together on his beloved Porth Beach at 9.30am," Woods, who … [Link]
Mashable » Don't miss these 20 Walmart Black Friday tech deals
Brace yourselves, everyone: Black Friday is nearly upon us. SEE ALSO: 60 heavily discounted Best Buy Black Friday deals you don't want to miss With the annual shopping holiday/Thanksgiving hangover/consumerist feeding frenzy imminent, it's foolish to even consider entering the fray unprepared. Without a game plan, you might settle for a bad deal for that hot ticket item at the top … [Link]
Slashdot » Re-Discovering The 'Lost Civilization' of Dial-Up BBS's
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: Two new articles take a look at "social media's dial-up ancestor" from back in the 20th century. First a new article in IEEE Spectrum remembers a time when tens of thousands of dial-up bulletin board systems kept modems busy all around the world playing chintzy "door" games, downloading textfiles and ANSI art, and reading messages … [Link]
Mashable » How do Snap Spectacles work?
We’re here to help you set up and use your Snap Spectacles. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Spectacles Footage, Gadgets, Spectacles Set Up, and Spectacles How To [Link]
Mashable » Apple rumored to launch new 10.9-inch iPad with edge-to-edge screen
New iPads might be coming…in March 2017. Apple's iPads are rumored to be getting refreshed in the spring, according to a Barclays Research note obtained by MacRumors. SEE ALSO: iPhone 8 rumored to have larger, curved screens that extend to the edges Analysts there believe that Apple is currently considering three differently sized displays for new iPads. In addition to 9.7- … [Link]
Mashable » Folding electric bike will transform how you get around
This powerful electric bike folds away in just 10 seconds for supercharged transportation and convenient storage. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Kickstarter, Transportation, Bike, and Techonology [Link]
Mashable » You can control this mind-bending light installation with your phone
The installation is rightfully titled 'Crystal Universe' and is located in Tokyo. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Tokyo, Lights, Real Time Video, and Real Time [Link]
Mashable » 'Dear Hillary' letters are helping people cope
“Dear Hillary…" That's how many frustrated, shocked, upset, disappointed and confused people are starting letters to the Democratic candidate after her loss to Donald Trump on Election Day. SEE ALSO: This Hillary supporter just ran into Hillary in the woods, because we all need a long walk today The #DearHillary Tumblr launched Thursday to collect written submissions to create a "living, … [Link]
Slashdot » HTC Vive Goes Wireless
One of the biggest cons with premium virtual-reality headsets is the fact that they need to be tethered to a powerful gaming PC or game console via annoying wires. In early September, HTC announced it was working on a method to remove the wires, and now their solution is officially available via a $220 add-on kit. UploadVR reports: HTC today … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook has discriminated against you, and it's not going to stop
Online advertising's been built around the ability to know exactly who you are. Are you a guitar-playing, cat-owning botanist? You'll get served ads for guitar-shaped catnip hedge grow kits. Google, Twitter, and all other digital platforms where an advertisement can be served—with Facebook leading the charge—want to know everything about you, usually already do, and use that information to convince marketers … [Link]
Slashdot » A Computer Program Has Ranked the Most Influential Brain Scientists of the Modern Era
sciencehabit writes from a report via Science Magazine: A computer program has parsed the content of 2.5 million neuroscience articles, mapped all of the citations between them, and calculated a score of each author's influence on the rest to determine the most influential brain scientists of the modern era. The program, called Semantic Scholar, is an online tool built at … [Link]
Slashdot » Atlas V Rocket Launches Sharp-Eyed Earth-Observing Satellite
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: A super-powerful Earth-observing spacecraft has finally taken to the skies, nearly two months after a wildfire nixed its first launch attempt. The WorldView-4 satellite lifted off today (Nov. 11) at 1:30 p.m. EST (10:30 a.m. local time; 1830 GMT), riding a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex-3 … [Link]
Mashable » 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' joins shows that are dealing with abortion in a refreshing, honest way
LOS ANGELES – “Mom, I’ll get it [the door] since you just had an abortion.” That line is how Crazy Ex-Girlfriend viewers first find out that lovable sidekick/bff Paula (Donna Lynne Champlin) has decided what to do about her unwanted pregnancy. “You’re a good son, Brendon,” Paula replies jokingly, as she lies in bed after the procedure. The blunt exchange happens … [Link]
Slashdot » Peter Thiel Is Joining Donald Trump's Transition Team
Peter Thiel's time spent campaigning for Donald Trump during the election season has paid off. According to a statement released today, Donald Trump has named Thiel to the executive committee of his presidential transition team. The Verge reports: Thiel, who donated $1.25 million to Trump's campaign late in the election cycle, mostly stood alone among colleagues in his support for … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone's sharing this Ernie Johnson election monologue, but here's why it's off the mark
Broadcaster Ernie Johnson is a favorite uncle to NBA fans — he's by all accounts a wonderful person, he leads the best studio show on TV and he's not afraid to earnestly touch on issues outside of sports when the time is right. Johnson delivered a heartfelt monologue about the election of Donald Trump on Inside the NBA this Thursday. The … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate the 'Gilmore Girls' revival with a visit to Stars Hollow IRL
Let’s face it, every Gilmore Girls fan has dreamed of visiting the quaint Connecticut town of Stars Hollow at some point — even if just to drop in to Luke's Diner for a much-lauded cup of coffee. Now you have your chance — at least if you live near Los Angeles. In celebration of the beloved series' upcoming Netflix revival, titled … [Link]
Slashdot » Earth's Plants Are Countering Some of the Effects of Climate Change
A new study published in Nature Communications has found that Earth's plant life between 2002 and 2014 has absorbed so much carbon dioxide that the buildup of CO2 in the atmosphere has slowed down, despite humans pumping out more CO2 than ever before. The study also found that between 1982 and 2009, "about 18m square kilometers of new vegetation had … [Link]
Mashable » Yoko Ono issues a completely Yoko Ono statement on Trump victory
How did you feel when Donald Trump romped to victory in the presidential race Tuesday? Was it something along the lines of "oooaaarrrghhhhh ooooooooaa aarrggghhh blllaaargggh …?" If so, Yoko Ono feels — and shares — your pain. SEE ALSO: The Yoko Ono joke from 'The Simpsons' is now a real thing The artist, activist and all-round eccentric hero shared a … [Link]
Mashable » Black students barraged by terrifying hate text messages
It’s been a terrifying couple of days for thousands of Americans, but it's been particularly hard for black students at the University of Pennsylvania. On Friday, several black freshman found themselves added to a group text message that included multiple racial slurs, called students "dumb slaves" and included invitations for "daily lynchings." The texts, sent via an app called GroupMe, appears … [Link]
Slashdot » A USB Stick Can Show HIV Test Results In Under 30 Minutes
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a USB stick that can measure the presence and amount of HIV in a person's blood in under 30 minutes and with 95% accuracy. The USB stick should help make testing easier in places like sub-Saharan Africa, where HIV is a serious problem and where many people live in rural regions hours or … [Link]
Mashable » Muslims respond to violence in Trump's America with kindness
On Wednesday, just hours after Donald Trump raced to victory in the presidential election, a Muslim woman at San Jose State University in California reportedly had her hijab ripped off her head. The attack was so violent it choked her and caused her to fall over. The same day, a Muslim student wearing traditional clothing and a hijab was robbed and … [Link]
Mashable » A new way to prevent cheating at live esports tournaments
Whenever a Counter-Strike pro lines up a nearly unbelievable headshot or manages to kill an opponent covered by a visually impenetrable wall or smoke screen, swarms of viewers on Twitch inundate the chat with the acronym "VAC," accusing that player of violating Valve's Anti-Cheat System. Extra anti-cheating software exists for online CS:GO tournaments, but offline LAN events haven't always had the … [Link]
Slashdot » Robot Solves Rubik's Cube In Less Than a Second
An anonymous reader quotes a report from LiveScience: In just over half of a second (0.637 seconds), the Sub1 Reloaded robot made each side of the Rubik's Cube show a single color. This breaks the previous record of 0.887 seconds achieved by an earlier version of the same machine using a different processor. German technology company Infineon staged the record … [Link]
Mashable » The 4 ways to see 'Billy Lynn's,' and where to catch all 120 frames per second
LOS ANGELES — No one pushes the technological envelope in Hollywood quite like Ang Lee, the Oscar-winning director of 3D marvel Life of Pi. With his new movie Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, Lee embarked on another ambitious challenge, shooting the film at 120 frames per second — five times higher than the normal frame rate. While Billy Lynn … [Link]
Mashable » iPhone 8 rumored to have larger, curved screens that extend to the edges
If there's one thing Samsung got right with the Galaxy Note7 (before they started exploding) it was squeezing a larger display into a compact design using screens with curved edges. And now rumors suggest Apple might borrow a page from Samsung's playbook. SEE ALSO: iPhone 8 might come with wireless charging The iPhone 8 might come with larger, curved displays, according … [Link]
Mashable » Trump won this election with turnout at a 20-year low
It wasn't just the result of the presidential election that was unexpected — a surprisingly large number of people didn't even show up or cast ballots. Voter turnout in 2016 looks likely to be around 55 percent, based on election numbers that are still being counted, CNN reports. That's the lowest since 1996, when just 49 percent of eligible voters showed … [Link]
Mashable » Oh nothing, just a hedgehog unlocking an iPhone with its paw
If you thought finding silly ways to unlock your iPhone was so 2013, think again. A hedgehog owner trained his iPhone to recognize his hedgehog's tiny paw as a fingerprint – and it worked. SEE ALSO: Jeremy the snail finally found a snail to have sex with Behold, the world's most technologically powerful hedgehog. Read more… More about Viral Video, Hedgehog, … [Link]
Slashdot » Facebook Bug Tells Users They Are Dead
On Friday afternoon, many Facebook users logged into their accounts to see that the social media site declared them to be dead. Fortune's Jeff John Roberts reports that the bug has impacted their editor Rachel King: The lethal online epidemic is causing Facebook to display a small memorial message above users' regular homepage profile. In the case of my editor, … [Link]
Mashable » After Trump's election, this U.S. leader got as far away as possible
As America came to grips with the upset electoral victory of Donald J. Trump for president, Secretary of State John Kerry — himself a former presidential candidate — was as far away from Washington as humanly possible. On Thursday, Kerry became the highest-ranking U.S. official ever to visit Antarctica. He traveled to McMurdo Station, which is operated by the National Science … [Link]
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