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ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Microsoft Excel, Medalbot, Ambierse, FlightAware, vRate

Tuesday 16 August 22:57:03 UTC 2016

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. [Link]

Web Developer Forums » Client's certificate store

Tuesday 16 August 22:32:05 UTC 2016

Forum: JavaScript Posted By: Alejandro77 Post Time: 08-16-2016 at 03:32 PM [Link]

WIRED » We’ve Wanted this Billy Joel Conference for the Longest Time

Tuesday 16 August 22:21:05 UTC 2016

We’ve Wanted this Billy Joel Conference for the Longest TimeColorado College is holding a Billy Joel symposium in October. It's got a great lineup, but we have a few ideas for additional programming. The post We've Wanted this Billy Joel Conference for the Longest Time appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Transit Pros Rebuild the NYC Subway—in an Online Game

Tuesday 16 August 20:58:32 UTC 2016

Transit Pros Rebuild the NYC Subway—in an Online GameWe asked transportation experts to take their (digital) shovels to NYC's subway system. The post Transit Pros Rebuild the NYC Subway—in an Online Game appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Can’t Afford Coding Camp? The Feds May Have a Loan for You

Tuesday 16 August 20:56:01 UTC 2016

Can’t Afford Coding Camp? The Feds May Have a Loan for YouThe future of education is almost here. The post Can’t Afford Coding Camp? The Feds May Have a Loan for You appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » No One Wants to Buy Those Stolen NSA-Linked ‘Cyberweapons’

Tuesday 16 August 20:06:57 UTC 2016

No One Wants to Buy Those Stolen NSA-Linked ‘Cyberweapons’Most of the bids for the Shadow Brokers' supposed cache of stolen NSA code amount to beer-and-pizza money. The post No One Wants to Buy Those Stolen NSA-Linked 'Cyberweapons' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Web Developer Forums » Accordion (probably quick fix)

Tuesday 16 August 19:14:00 UTC 2016

Forum: JavaScript Posted By: blueeyes Post Time: 08-16-2016 at 11:31 AM [Link]

WIRED » Ford Says It’ll Have a Fleet of Fully Autonomous Cars in Just 5 Years

Tuesday 16 August 19:02:52 UTC 2016

Ford Says It’ll Have a Fleet of Fully Autonomous Cars in Just 5 YearsThe automaker promises to have a fleet of hundreds of fully autonomous cars in service in five years. The post Ford Says It’ll Have a Fleet of Fully Autonomous Cars in Just 5 Years appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » DriveWealth Expands API Portfolio with Wealth Management Services

Tuesday 16 August 17:13:46 UTC 2016

DriveWealth has expanded its API offering to support investment advisors. The new APIs, focused on wealth management, assists advisors with portfolio construction. The APIs also provide for the investment in real-time fractional shares that enables market participation without as much capital risk. Both US and international investment advisors can use the APIs for US-based equities. [Link]

WIRED » Aliens Ask for Real Talk in Arrival’s UFOMG New Trailer

Tuesday 16 August 17:04:38 UTC 2016

Aliens Ask for Real Talk in Arrival’s UFOMG New TrailerAmy Adams and Jeremy Renner star in the UFOMG thriller, from the director of last year's hit 'Sicario.' The post Aliens Ask for Real Talk in Arrival's UFOMG New Trailer appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Web Developer Forums » Website design and build query

Tuesday 16 August 16:20:48 UTC 2016

Forum: General Posted By: Frankenstein12 Post Time: 08-16-2016 at 10:52 AM [Link]

WIRED » It’s Not Just You: Taekwondo Looks Totally Different at Rio

Tuesday 16 August 15:30:15 UTC 2016

It’s Not Just You: Taekwondo Looks Totally Different at RioAthletes use terms like “iteration” and “second-gen system” to describe their equipment, and occasionally discover bugs in updates. The post It’s Not Just You: Taekwondo Looks Totally Different at Rio appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Nissan’s Crafty Engine Ends a Century of Compromise

Tuesday 16 August 14:30:12 UTC 2016

Nissan’s Crafty Engine Ends a Century of CompromiseNissan has finally figured out the variable compression ratio engine, and it means you get more power from less fuel. The post Nissan's Crafty Engine Ends a Century of Compromise appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

A List Apart: The Full Feed » Communicating Animation

Tuesday 16 August 14:30:00 UTC 2016

Consistent animation is crucial to both branding and UX. Interfaces obey laws of “design physics”; keeping animation consistent throughout an experience envelops users in an illusion of life, of reality. Animations that step out of line disrupt that flow and feel sloppy or jarring. But because animation sits squarely at the intersection of design, development, and UX, achieving consistency presents … [Link]

Web Developer Forums » What is negative SEO & How to deal

Tuesday 16 August 14:18:32 UTC 2016

Forum: SEO and other Search Engines Topics Posted By: akshay8899 Post Time: 08-16-2016 at 08:35 AM [Link]

PHP.net news & announcements » SunshinePHP 2017 CFP Started

Tuesday 16 August 13:52:42 UTC 2016

We are happy to announce the CFP for SunshinePHP 2017 has launched at https://cfp.sunshinephp.com where we will accept talk submissions until September 30th, 2016. SunshinePHP hit it's 5th year and will happen from February 2nd to 4th, 2017 in sunny Miami, Florida. As one of the largest community conferences in the U.S. there is no doubt the schedule will be … [Link]

PHP.net news & announcements » ZendCon 2016

Tuesday 16 August 13:52:41 UTC 2016

With over 250 million PHP applications and websites driven by a global community of more than 5 million active developers, ZendCon 2016 brings you a curated selection of the best experts, training, and networking opportunities to help you become a PHP authority. In its 12th year, ZendCon offers authoritative sessions, in-depth technical tutorials, exhibit hall activities, and informal opportunities to … [Link]

WIRED » Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Tuesday 16 August 13:31:42 UTC 2016

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 7The Note 7 basically does everything well. The post Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Marine Heatwaves Are Spawning Unprecedented Climate Chaos

Tuesday 16 August 13:30:39 UTC 2016

Marine Heatwaves Are Spawning Unprecedented Climate ChaosWide-scale disruption from warming oceans is increasing, but they could change our understanding of the climate The post Marine Heatwaves Are Spawning Unprecedented Climate Chaos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » No Excuses: Google Just Made Voting a Little Easier

Tuesday 16 August 13:30:36 UTC 2016

No Excuses: Google Just Made Voting a Little EasierUnfortunately, those registration forms still won't autocomplete. The post No Excuses: Google Just Made Voting a Little Easier appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » This Bot Tweets a Totally Fantastical Map Every Hour

Tuesday 16 August 13:30:32 UTC 2016

This Bot Tweets a Totally Fantastical Map Every HourA Twitterbot called @unchartedatlas has tweeted thousands of fictional black-and-white maps. The post This Bot Tweets a Totally Fantastical Map Every Hour appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Baltimore PD’s Race Bias Extends to High-Tech Spying, Too

Tuesday 16 August 12:31:46 UTC 2016

The Baltimore PD’s Race Bias Extends to High-Tech Spying, TooBaltimore’s use of stingray disproportionately affects black neighborhoods, according to a new FCC complaint. The post The Baltimore PD's Race Bias Extends to High-Tech Spying, Too appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Clever App Brings the Food Label Into the Modern Age

Tuesday 16 August 12:30:13 UTC 2016

Clever App Brings the Food Label Into the Modern AgeSage Project transforms the black and white food label into colorful, easy-to-read infographics. The post Clever App Brings the Food Label Into the Modern Age appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Let’s Play ‘Who Said It: Luke Cage or Nic Cage?’

Tuesday 16 August 11:30:56 UTC 2016

Let’s Play ‘Who Said It: Luke Cage or Nic Cage?’It’s surprisingly easy to get the two confused. The post Let’s Play 'Who Said It: Luke Cage or Nic Cage?' appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » This Guy Went to Earth’s Most Remote Places So You Don’t Have To

Tuesday 16 August 11:30:54 UTC 2016

This Guy Went to Earth’s Most Remote Places So You Don’t Have ToKlaus Thymann dove into a sinkhole, trekked to a glacier, and scaled an active volcano in just 24 days. The post This Guy Went to Earth’s Most Remote Places So You Don't Have To appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Why It’s So Hard to Tell If a Country Is Really Rid of Polio

Tuesday 16 August 11:30:47 UTC 2016

Why It’s So Hard to Tell If a Country Is Really Rid of PolioLast week, the WHO confirmed that polio had sprung up in Nigeria and paralyzed two children—a setback in the decades-long fight to eradicate the disease. The post Why It's So Hard to Tell If a Country Is Really Rid of Polio appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » The Price of Zika? About $4 Million Per Child

Tuesday 16 August 11:30:30 UTC 2016

The Price of Zika? About $4 Million Per ChildCaring for children born with Zika birth defects will be tragic and expensive. The post The Price of Zika? About $4 Million Per Child appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Why Netflix’s Luke Cage Is the Superhero We Really Need Now

Tuesday 16 August 11:20:52 UTC 2016

Why Netflix’s Luke Cage Is the Superhero We Really Need NowHe may seem like just another superhero. But Cage's greatest power is actually upending our expectations for television. The post Why Netflix's Luke Cage Is the Superhero We Really Need Now appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

Web Developer Forums » [wordpress Hacked] TechCrunch Hacked by OurMine, Attackers Target Weak Passwords

Tuesday 16 August 10:26:26 UTC 2016

Forum: Announcements, Press Releases, & News Posted By: BillTomy Post Time: 08-16-2016 at 01:46 AM [Link]

WIRED » Sex, Privacy, and Videotape: Lessons of Gawker’s Downfall

Tuesday 16 August 10:00:34 UTC 2016

Sex, Privacy, and Videotape: Lessons of Gawker’s DownfallThe blog network's legal trial and subsequent bankruptcy will have long-lasting effects on journalists and ordinary citizens alike. The post Sex, Privacy, and Videotape: Lessons of Gawker's Downfall appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Duo Is Google’s Way of Making Video the Default Way to Talk

Tuesday 16 August 4:31:54 UTC 2016

Duo Is Google’s Way of Making Video the Default Way to TalkOne day, years down the road, video calling might not need a special name anymore. It will just be how calling someone else works. The post Duo Is Google's Way of Making Video the Default Way to Talk appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Google Duo Is Great, But Video Chat Is Still Super Awkward

Tuesday 16 August 4:31:33 UTC 2016

Google Duo Is Great, But Video Chat Is Still Super AwkwardI’ve been using Duo for about a week, and can safely say it's one of the best video-chat apps I've ever used. The post Google Duo Is Great, But Video Chat Is Still Super Awkward appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

WIRED » Trump and Thiel Really Don’t Get How the First Amendment Works

Tuesday 16 August 0:58:45 UTC 2016

Trump and Thiel Really Don’t Get How the First Amendment WorksIt’s just Monday, and already a presidential candidate and his staunchest ally in Silicon Valley have shown a basic misunderstanding of the free press. The post Trump and Thiel Really Don’t Get How the First Amendment Works appeared first on WIRED. [Link]

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