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 » Syrian Electronic Army Reportedly Hacks Startup, Forwards Reuters Stories
Some Reuters stories on Sunday sent users to a message from the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) that claimed the media outlet was spreading false stories, an issue first noticed by users on Twitter. The SEA has been one of the most active and visible organized hacking efforts in recent years, targeting sites that they believe spread false information about the government … [Link]
Slashdot » Workplace Surveillance Becoming More Common
An anonymous reader writes For better or worse, surveillance technology is becoming more common in the workplace. These tools are being used to measure and monitor employees, with the promise changing how people work. "Through these new means, companies have found, for example, that workers are more productive if they have more social interaction. So a bank's call center introduced … [Link]
Mashable » Why the Path to Aliens, Ironically, Depends on Earth
Humanity is closer to discovering extraterrestrial life than we ever expected — or, at least, life that shares a different origin than anything we know on Earth. Astrobiology isn't about chasing flying saucers, necessarily. Certainly, scientists search for origins of life on other planets, but astrobiology also uncovers new forms of Earth life we've never imagined before. The scientific tools to … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine Blames Separatist Militias for 'Violating Truce'
DONETSK, Ukraine – Kiev on Sunday blamed separatist militias in Ukraine’s east for shattering a unilateral cease-fire announced less than 48 hours ago by President Petro Poroshenko after they instigated fresh clashes with the government’s military forces. “In response to the peace restoring initiative, the gunmen and terrorists launched continued armed attacks, blatantly violating the truce,” read a joint statement by … [Link]
Slashdot » How Disney Built and Programmed an Animatronic President
An anonymous reader writes with this interesting look at how Disney created realistic animatronic figures in a time before programming languages and systems on a chip. Animatronics have powered some of sci-fi and fantasy cinema's most imposing creatures and characters: The alien queen in Aliens, the Terminator in The Terminator, and Jaws of Jaws (the key to getting top billing … [Link]
Mashable » The Only Downside of Summer Solstice
The summer solstice was on Saturday, which means summer has officially begun And while some are celebrating with beach time and barbecues, the pessimists of the world have a much different take on the longest day of the year See also: 7 Reasons You Should Unplug This Summer In this comic, artist and Mashable and editor-at-large Lance Ulanoff reminds us that … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Developers Take on the Fire Phone Dynamic Perspective Functionality
Amazon’s Fire Phone is capable of a 3D-Like effect called Dynamic Perspective. Classical 3D effects are produced in the negative, or where the image protrudes out of the screen. Amazon took a different approach with the Fire Phone, utilizing 3D effects made in the positive, where the added dimension comes from depth within the phone.
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Mashable » World Cup Fans Snub Pricey Rio Hotels for the Beach
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Unwilling or unable to pay exorbitant hotel prices, hundreds of soccer fans in Brazil for the World Cup have opted to camp out on the beach during the tournament. Fans arriving in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro are sleeping on Copacabana Beach, and are also filling the Rodoviária Novo Rio intercity bus terminal … [Link]
Mashable » 'Enlisted' Creators: Fans (and Taylor Swift) Can Help Us Save the Show
Enlisted executive producers Kevin Biegel and Mike Royce are offering $3,000 to any fan who can get Taylor Swift to endorse their show. It's a long shot, they know, but also a last-ditch effort to drum up support for their zany freshman Fox comedy about an odd but lovable U.S. Army platoonEnlisted missed out on a renewal in May. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Climate Change Prompts Emperor Penguins To Find New Breeding Grounds
An anonymous reader writes "Researchers have discovered that emperor penguins may not be faithful to their previous nesting locations, as previously thought. Scientists have long thought that emperor penguins were philopatric, returning to the same location to nest each year. However, a new research study showed that the penguins may be behaving in ways that allow them to adapt to … [Link]
Mashable » Police Recapture Fugitives Who Broke Out in Daring Helicopter Escape
Three criminals have been recaptured after being at large for two weeks, following a daring helicopter escape from a medium-security prison in Quebec, Canada Provincial police found the fugitives — Yves Denis, 35, Denis Lefebvre, 53, and Serge Pomerleau, 49 — hiding out at a condominium, according to Canadian media outlet CBC. The men prompted international police organization Interpol to issue … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Star Wars’ Gets the ‘Robotech’ Treatment [VIDEO]
Otaking77077 created this short video, giving us a glimpse of what Star Wars would like if animated like Robotech. [COOL CHANNEL | via Nerdist] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Watching People Who Haven’t Read The Books Watch Game of Thrones [Video]
Yep, this is even more entertaining than watching the actual show! [CH] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fartzenegger : The Most Ridiculous Schwarzenegger Compilation Ever
Warning: Highly juvenile humor, language. Behold, Arnold is back with a vengeance ready to unleash his “inner” rage. [Source: DistractotronChannel] [Link]
Slashdot » Over 300,000 Servers Remain Vulnerable To Heartbleed
An anonymous reader writes "Even though it's been a couple months since the Heartbleed bug was discovered, many servers remain unpatched and vulnerable. "Two months ago, security experts and web users panicked when a Google engineer discovered a major bug — known as Heartbleed — that put over a million web servers at risk. The bug doesn't make the news … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Whistling Wi-Fi: How gadgets sing data to each other
No need to upgrade: with just its microphone, your phone can pay for a taxi or join Lady Gaga's light show. But who else is whispering in its tiny ear? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » The Revolutionary American Weapons of War That Never Happened
An anonymous reader writes There have been many US military machines of war that seemed to be revolutionary, but never make it out of the prototype stage. As Robert Farley explains: "Sometimes they die because they were a bad idea in the first place. For the same reasons, bad defense systems can often survive the most inept management if they … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Batman Were Part of ‘Watchmen’ [COMIC]
I hate clowns, too. *snicker* 
[Source: AxelMedellin | via io9] [Link]
Mashable » A Scrapped 'Seinfeld' Idea and Other Great Reddit AMA Moments This Week
Turns out Bill Cosby says weird things out of character too. The actor and comedian's Reddit AMA took place on Father's Day and was packed with quotes about tapioca pudding, Jell-o and chocolate-flavored everything, sounding more like your uncle's impression of Bill Cosby than the man himself. And that wasn't even the week's best AMA. See also: 15 Fascinating Reddit AMAs … [Link]
Slashdot » WikiLeaks Publishes Secret International Trade Agreement
schwit1 (797399) writes "The text of a 19-page, international trade agreement being drafted in secret was published by WikiLeaks as the transparency group's editor commemorated his two-year anniversary confined to the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Fifty countries around the globe have already signed on to the Trade in Service Agreement, or TISA, including the United States, Australia and the European … [Link]
Mashable » Looking for a Job? Hundreds of Openings From Texas to Virginia
Looking for a job? The Mashable Job Board is the place to search. With over 3,000 employers, we have a wide variety of top companies seeking talented people to fill job openings in different industries. Also, be sure to read our Job Search Series for career-changing tips. Every week, we highlight recently posted openings. Check out this week's newest listings in … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF To Unveil Open Wireless Router For Open Wireless Movement
hypnosec writes A new movement dubbed the Open Wireless Movement is asking users to open up their private Wi-Fi networks to total strangers – a random act of kindness – with an aim of better securing networks and facilitating better use of finite broadband resources. The movement is supported by non-profit and pro-internet rights organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Horrifying Signs That '90s Claire's Is Dead
I was on the hunt this week for a tattoo choker. My other one snapped in half, and the beads exploded everywhere — it was a disaster. I don't want to talk about it, whatever. Like any sensible girl raised on scrunchies would do, I headed to the nearest Claire's (also because Limited Too is called something lame different now). Not … [Link]
Mashable » 'Here Comes the Ball' Tumblr Illustrates World Cup's Finest Moments
Sports noobs, this one's for you If the ins and outs of the World Cup are flying over your head, then the Tumblr "Here Comes the Ball is your new go-to guide on all things soccer (ahem, football) See also: The 21 Most Dedicated World Cup Fans in Brazil The artist behind the Tumblr has summarized each match of the World … [Link]
Mashable » Korean Soldier Who Killed Comrades Surrounded, Exchanges Fire in Shootout
The South Korean sergeant who killed five comrades and wounded seven others on Saturday has been surrounded at an elementary school after exchanging fire with authorities, according to local media. One soldier was injured in the shootout Sunday, according to Korea's Yonhap News Agency. Authorities are now negotiating with the sergeant in a tense standoff. "There was a shootout in which … [Link]
Slashdot » Red Hat Assistant General Counsel Analyses Supreme Court's Patent Ruling
ectoman (594315) writes The U.S. Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking decision concerning software patents, claiming that abstract ideas are not by themselves patentable. The ruling was a cause for celebration among those opposed to software patent abuse, like Red Hat's Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Rob Tiller. Here, Tiller analyzes and offers some context for the Court's ruling, which … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Ways to Deal With 'Game of Thrones' Withdrawal
The sudden lack of new Game of Thrones episodes may not hit you until this Sunday. You'll be sadly humming the theme under your breath, when a commercial for How to Train Your Dragon 2 comes on, and suddenly you're involuntarily screaming, "WHERE ARE MY DRAGONS?!" Luckily there are movies, books and TV shows that can keep you occupied until next … [Link]
Slashdot » US Government Introduces Pollinator Action Plan To Save Honey Bees
An anonymous reader writes The White House has announced a federal strategy to reverse a decline in the number of honeybees and other pollinators in the United States. Obama has directed federal agencies to use research, land management, education and public/private partnerships to advance honeybee and other pollinator health and habitats. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Agriculture Department will … [Link]
Mashable » 16 DIY Projects to Upgrade Your Boring Basics
If you want to yawn every time you open your closet, it might be time for a change. But you don't need to rush out and spend all your rent money on a fresh, new wardrobe to escape your clothing rut. You can breathe new life into your plain, old basics with a few DIY tricks. See also: 10 DIY Fashion … [Link]
Mashable » Imagining a 'Google Nose' to Transmit All Your Favorite Scents
The oPhone app transmitted its first scent from France to the U.S. on June 17, and Google quickly took note. Enter Google Nose, the latest foray into scent-transmitting technology. Think of it as just another way to make your friends envious of your #foodporn. Jealousy is the point of social media, anyway, right? See also: Apple Announces Latest Product to Rival … [Link]
Mashable » 16 World Cup Players With Bitchin' Hair, Don't Care
World Cup players bring a lot to the pitch: athleticism, talent, passion, determination — and incredible hairstyles From dreadlocks to faux-hawks, the 2014 World Cup hairdos all deserve the Golden Comb. See also: The 21 Most Dedicated World Cup Fans in Brazil Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. Read more…More about Brazil, List, World Cup, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Her Universe Offers New ‘MARVELous’ Collection! [PICS]
Her Universe, apparel made specifically for she-geeks, has released officially-licensed apparel from Marvel! The items below are available now — with more Marvel apparel coming to HU later this summer! 
[HER UNIVERSE | via Nerdist] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 57% Off The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) – $19.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series on blu-ray for just $19.99. That’s 57% off on the Series’ regular list price of $45.99. Get ready for hours of nonstop, super Spidey excitement as the world’s most famous web-slinging Super Hero returns in all 26 action-packed episodes from the hit series “The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rosario Dawson to Join ‘Daredevil’ Series on Netflix
Netflix made a major deal with Marvel, and one of the shows springing forth from their agreement is a Daredevil series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, actress Rosario Dawson (RENT, Sin City) will join the Daredevil cast as “a dedicated young woman whose quest to heal the wounds of Hell’s Kitchen brings blind attorney Matt Murdock unexpectedly crashing into her … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cutezilla: When a scientist’s “pet project” goes horribly wrong [Video]
A fake movie trailer made entirely from stock footage from Dissolve.com. [Dissolve on Vimeo | Dissolve.com | Via IO9] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » One Woman, 17 British Accents [Video]
Listen as Siobhan Thompson performs a rather complete tour of the accents of the British Isles. [Anglophenia | Via LS] [Link]
Mashable » 9 Delightful and Horrifying Moments From 'Orphan Black' Season 2 Finale
The promos leading up to the season 2 finale of BBC America's Orphan Black had promised some bold moves. But even we didn't see all of them coming. Going into the episode, we knew Sarah would be surrendering to the Dyad Institute, and with young Kira in their hands, she would be willing to go along with whatever they asked of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘The Magic School Bus’ is Returning…This Time on Netflix!
We all know that Netflix has made the (successful) push into producing original content, but up until now, it’s all been for adults. Netflix is now working on original children’s programming, and one of the shows they’re working on is The Magic School Bus! 
Beginning in 2016, The Magic School Bus 360 will be computer-animated — and modernized. After all, … [Link]
Mashable » Sunni Insurgents Seize Fourth Iraqi Town in Anbar in Two Days
UPDATE – 12:45 p.m. ET on June 22: Sunni insurgents captured on Sunday two border crossings — the Turaibil crossing with Jordan and the al-Walid crossing with Syria — after government forces there pulled out, according to Iraqi military officials. BAGHDAD — Sunni militants have seized another town in Iraq's western Anbar province, the fourth to fall in two days, officials … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Best Parks According to World Travelers
Nothing is more delightful than a public park. Fresh air, flowers and greenery are plentiful in these spaces, the perfect place to turn to when the smog of city life gets you down. Cities across the world have put time, money and effort into beautifying their local parks, turning these expansive spaces into community hubs filled with art, music, theater and … [Link]
Slashdot » Big Bang Breakthrough Team Back-Pedals On Major Result
An anonymous reader writes A few months ago researchers announced they had discovered proof of the big bang. Now they're not so sure. Further research suggests cosmic dust might have skewed the results. "Back in March, the BICEP2 team reported a twisted pattern in the sky, which they attributed to primordial gravitational waves, wrinkles in the fabric of the universe … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘The Book of Mormon’ Comes to South Park in Fan-Made Video
I saw Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s The Book of Mormon in Los Angeles back in April, and I was literally thinking the other day how much I would love a Book of Mormon movie. Ironically, I never once thought of said movie being animated! But thank goodness Simon Chong did! [via Nerdist] [Link]
Slashdot » Computational Thinking: AP Computer Science Vs AP Statistics?
theodp writes: "What if learning to code weren't actually the most important thing?" asks Mother Jones' Tasneem Raja. "Rather than increasing the number of kids who can crank out thousands of lines of JavaScript, we first need to boost the number who understand what code can do." Computational thinking, Raja explains, is what really matters. So, while Google is spending … [Link]
Mashable » World Cup Weekend: Team USA Returns to the Pitch
On Friday, if someone had told you that Argentina would struggle to score a goal against Iran on Saturday, or that Germany would draw 2-2 against Ghana on the same day, you might have called that person crazy. But that was the tense reality of the World Cup on day 10 of the event in Brazil. Only after a legendary goal … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Times the Internet Demanded Gender Equality
The Internet likes to take matters into its own hands At least, that's the case when it comes to issues surrounding gender equality. Many people use blog posts, tweets and status updates to highlight instances of discrimination against women, and spread awareness on the serious problem. See also: Women of the World: Dump Kimye, Tackle Climate Change One recent example is … [Link]
Slashdot » Age Discrimination In the Tech Industry
Presto Vivace writes: Fortune has an article about increasingly overt age discrimination in the tech industry. Quoting: "It's a widely accepted reality within the technology industry that youth rules. But at least part of the extreme age imbalance can be traced back to advertisements for open positions that government regulators say may illegally discriminate against older applicants. Many tech companies … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Measure Magnetic Interaction Between Two Bound Electrons
An anonymous reader writes In a paper published in Nature (abstract), scientists report successfully measuring the magnetic interaction of two bound electrons of two different strontium (Sr) ions. The two ions were suspended in a quadrupole ion trap (a.k.a. a Paul trap), and the effects of ambient magnetic noise were mitigated by 'restricting the spin evolution [of the electrons] to … [Link]
Slashdot » 3D-Printed Material Can Carry 160,000 Times Its Own Weight
rtoz writes: Researchers have found a new material design based on the use of microlattices with nanoscale features, combining great stiffness and strength with ultralow density. The actual production of such materials is made possible by a high-precision 3-D printing process called projection microstereolithography. Normally, stiffness and strength declines with the density of any material; that's why when bone density … [Link]
Mashable » Drone Beat: 418 Crashes Worldwide, Spying on a World Cup Team and More
The U.S. government uses them to bomb alleged terrorists in far-away places, tech companies like Amazon, Google and Facebook are all toying with the idea of using them commercially and, in recent months, they've become the secret weapon of many photographers. Whether we see them or not, drones have become a big part of our lives. Drone Beat collects the best … [Link]
Slashdot » Emails Show Feds Asking Florida Cops To Deceive Judges About Surveillance Tech
Advocatus Diaboli sends this excerpt from Wired: Police in Florida have, at the request of the U.S. Marshals Service, been deliberately deceiving judges and defendants about their use of a controversial surveillance tool to track suspects, according to newly obtained emails (PDF). At the request of the Marshals Service, the officers using so-called stingrays have been routinely telling judges, in … [Link]
Mashable » How World Cup Kid Escorts Live a Young Soccer Fan's Dream
RIO DE JANEIRO — The young children who walk hand in hand with players onto the field before each match are as much a part of the World Cup as epic golazos, ridiculous fan get-ups and stunning upsets But who are those lucky youngsters? Where do they come from? How did they get to the biggest sporting event on Earth? See … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Man Sentenced To 16 Months For Exporting 'E-Waste' Despite 91% Reuse
retroworks writes: The Guardian uses a stock photo of obvious electronic junk in its coverage of the sentencing of Joseph Benson of BJ Electronics. But film of the actual containers showed fairly uniform, sorted televisions which typically work for 20 years. In 2013, the Basel Convention Secretariat released findings on a two-year study of the seized sea containers containing the … [Link]
Mashable » Mastering the Body Language of a Video Interview
Walking into an important interview can be nerve-wracking. You’re afraid you’ll say the wrong thing, even though you’ve practiced every possible question and you know your value proposition. Often, however, it’s not our words that give us trouble in an interview setting — it’s our body language Body language is not only important when you’re sitting across the desk from your … [Link]
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