Monday, September 15, 2014

200+ Job Openings From New York to Oklahoma

Position: Sales EngineerCompany: OptimizelyLocation: San Francisco, California The Customer Success team is Optimizely's secret weapon. As a team, we provide technical expertise (pre and post sales) to help our clients fully leverage the Optimizely platform as well as strategic guidance to help our clients test in intelligent and insightful ways. In every interaction, we put our customers first and strive to exceed every...
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Drone Beat: Search and Rescue UAVs, Amazon's Online Store and More

The U.S. government uses them to bomb alleged terrorists in far-away places. Tech companies such as Amazon, Google and Facebook are all toying with the idea of using them, and now they're a photographer's secret weapon. Drones are a big part of our lives, whether we see them or not. Drone Beat collects the best and most important...
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Can David Cameron Stay if Scotland Goes?

Prime Minister David Cameron makes his last campaign trip to Scotland on Monday. By the end of this week, he will know whether the country he was elected to run has shattered on his watch. The polls suggest the Scots' decision whether to end the United Kingdom and go their own way is on a knife-edge. If they choose independence, it is hard to see how David Cameron could lead his party into the next general election in May...
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Sunday, July 13, 2014

The First Trailer for 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' Is Short — and Terrifying

The first American Horror Story: Freak Show trailer is 20 seconds of terror. But you should have expected that. From the moment we learned that the new season of Ryan Murphy's scare-fest would delve into the dying world of freak shows circa 1950, we knew to expect some, well, freaky stuff. But between Sarah Paulson's tweet about her two-headed character and this new sneak peek, we're gearing up for what could...
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Supermoon Rises: 10 Gorgeous Photos to Remind Us How Small We Are

The full moon rises above the castle of Somoskoujfalu, northeast of Budapest, Hungary.Image: Peter Kamka/Associated Press The first of three supermoons expected to light up the sky this summer provided a breathtaking show to people around the world on Saturday night. A supermoon, also known as a "perigee moon," occurs when...
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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Chrome Extension Plays Clown Music When You Read About Rob Ford

Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford may have a reputation for bringing "his circus" wherever he goes, but in case you forgot just how ridiculous the city's top official is, there's a tool to help remind Google Chrome users. A new browser extension for Chrome will play clown music when you read an article or news story about Ford....
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Satya Nadella's Big Bid to Reshape Microsoft

Five months into his new role as CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella is ready to shake things up. In a 3,300 word memo sent to employees and the press Thursday, Nadella laid out the most clear vision yet for how he sees the future of Microsoft. There's a lot to unpack in the memo, but dissecting it and reading through the lines, a few central themes come into shape. First, Nadella is very clearly differentiating his vision for...
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Apple Refutes China's Security Claims, Says It Does Not Track Users

Customers look at iPads near an advertisement for the iPhone 5C at Apple's retail outlet in Beijing Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. Image: Ng Han Guan/Associated Press No, Apple isn't using your iPhone to track your location in China. That's Apple's response to a recent report from China's state-run television station alleging the iPhone...
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Apple Refutes Chinese Security Claims, Says It Does Not Track Users

Customers look at iPads near an advertisement for the iPhone 5C at Apple's retail outlet in Beijing Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. Image: Ng Han Guan/Associated Press No, Apple isn't using your iPhone to track your location in China. That's Apple's response to a recent report from China's state-run television station alleging the iPhone...
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Brazil's World Cup Loss to the Netherlands Reopens Wounds Just Beginning to Heal

Netherlands' Arjen Robben fights for the ball with Brazil's Paulinho, right, and Brazil's David Luiz during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Brazil and the Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, July 12, 2014. Image: Themba Hadebe/Associated Press Brazil entered the consolation match...
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The Art of Dating: Past and Present

Once upon a time, dating meant finding the right person to share a lifetime of romantic meals and intimate conversation. Today, dating means finding someone to sit next to while you play Candy Crush on your iPad. In these comics, artist Maria Scrivan shares the difference between dating before and after the technological boom . ...
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Australian Olympic Swimmer Ian Thorpe Comes Out as Gay

Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe revealed in an interview that he is gay, confirming years of speculation about his sexuality. Thorpe sat down for an interview with British broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson, which will air Sunday night in Australia on Channel Ten, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Thorpe reportedly discussed a wide range of issues, including his battle with depression....
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Garmin Forerunner 15: a Good GPS Fitness Watch With Room to Improve

For Garmin, GPS has always been the key to setting its fitness devices apart from much of the competition. And with a starting price of $170, the Forerunner 15 watch delivers that functionality at a relatively low price point. The device, which is expected to ship sometime this quarter, also brings with it more trackable details than...
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Plane Diverted to Island Due to Burning Smell, No Smoke Monster Reported

It's not a good sign when passengers compare their airline experience to the TV show Lost, especially when smoke may be involved. While traveling to Guam over the Pacific Ocean, a United Airlines flight was diverted to a small island after reports of electrical problems and a burning smell. Originating in Honolulu, the Boeing 777 plane was delayed for three hours due to a burning smell, but was eventually cleared, according...
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15 Crazy Things You Never Thought About

A small piece of useless knowledge can completely rattle your brain. Tiny bits of information and thoughts may leave you pondering your very existence. Or at least give you a genuine "woah" moment. See also: 20 Simply Genius Shower Thoughts Expand your brain, Internet. We apologize in advance if this list leaves you questioning every...
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