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 » TSA to U.S.-Bound Flyers: Turn On Your Cellphones Before Boarding
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has enacted a new rule that will require passengers to turn on their cellphones before boarding aircrafts at certain overseas airports slated for direct flights to the U.S Posted in a message on the agency's website on Sunday, the new measure states that powerless devices will not be allowed on board aircrafts, and that passengers may … [Link]
Slashdot » Oculus Suspends Oculus Rift Dev Kit Sales In China
An anonymous reader writes with news about how Oculus is dealing with the reselling of dev kits in China. Bad news for those of you looking to get your hands on a preorder of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. A representative from Oculus recently confirmed that the company has had to stop selling its headsets in China as a … [Link]
Geek Culture » Forum Tidbits!
Ti wonders Do you jailbreak?, … TheMoMan hopes this is not lost on the non-English, … Lingonberry wonders suspiciously about an Administrator Password from Guest Account?, … and Snaggy likes a sound illusion and Canada mapped! [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Posthuman Project,’ an independent feature
Back in June, GAS brought you the trailer for an award-winning independent film called The Posthuman Project. Now, we bring you the review! 
Emmy-award winning director Kyle Roberts dedicated three years of his life to bringing The Posthuman Project (TPHP) to life. Based entirely in Oklahoma, the movie takes inspiration from John Hughes and the X-Men — and in my … [Link]
Mashable » Mercedes-Benz Unveils Self-Driving 'Future Truck' on Germany's Autobahn
If the idea of a self-driving car strikes you as just another intriguing future tech trend that may never make it to the mainstream, put that thought out of your mind — the latest from Mercedes-Benz indicates that self-driving autos are here to stay Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, unveiled a demonstration video of its Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 … [Link]
Slashdot » Cassini's Space Odyssey To Saturn
An anonymous reader writes in with this look at the amazingly successful Cassini mission and the discoveries it has made. Scientists says Cassini is helping them understand how our solar system developed. Of the astronomically profound discoveries it's made over a decade of circling, the startling hint this April of a new moon being formed in the rings of Saturn … [Link]
Mashable » The Finger Your Phone Can't Live Without (It's Not Your Thumb)
The pinky is unquestionably the forgotten finger, often considered a mere accessory in a lineup of more valuable digits. If you had to say goodbye to an appendage, the pinky is an easy sell But there's far more to the pinky besides looking refined while sipping tea. In addition to playing a key character in maintaining balance, it's the most important … [Link]
Mashable » 'Toy Wars' Proves That Fatherhood Doesn't Really Mature Guys
Here's a thought experiment: Give two unassuming grown men some Hulk hands, lightsabers, Nerf guns and a Fisher Price cozy car from the '90s and see what happens Do not be fooled by their Hawaiian shirts and long socks with sandals. The moment these two men get their hands on the toys, they are immediately 7-year-olds playing "Cops and Robbers" … [Link]
Slashdot » Consciousness On-Off Switch Discovered Deep In Brain
An anonymous reader writes "One moment you're conscious, the next you're not. For the first time, researchers have switched off consciousness by electrically stimulating a single brain area. Although only tested in one person, the discovery suggests that a single area – the claustrum – might be integral to combining disparate brain activity into a seamless package of thoughts, sensations … [Link]
Mashable » 90% of People the NSA Spies on Are Not Real Targets, Report Says
The National Security Agency's wide-reaching Internet surveillance dragnet sweeps up more ordinary Internet users' communications than previously thought, according to a new report. Nine out of 10 people on which the NSA spied were not actually the intended targets of its surveillance, and nearly half of the surveillance files either belonged to U.S. citizens or residents, a Washington Post investigation revealed. … [Link]
Slashdot » 15-Year-Old Developing a 3D Printer 10x Faster Than Anything On the Market
New submitter jigmypig writes: One of the main issues with 3D printers today is that they lack in one area; speed. A 15-year-old boy named Thomas Suarez is developing a 3D printer that he says is the most reliable, most advanced, and faster than any 3D printer on the market today. In fact he claims it is 10 times faster … [Link]
Mashable » 13 Fantastic Castles to Visit in America
If you thought you had to travel to the UK to see castles, you thought wrong. If you live in the United States, there are several castles you can see without skipping across the pond. These castles were built in the 19th and early 20th centuries by millionaires as residences or purely for folly. Though they're not nearly as old as … [Link]
Slashdot » A Tour of One of the World's Only Underwater Labs With Fabien Cousteau
An anonymous reader writes Having completed his 31-day stretch underwater, Fabien Cousteau, grandson of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, shows off his underwater laboratory to PBS in this video. When asked about his observations' Fabien said' "It's just amazing, we've seen so much new behavior that I've never seen before. Fish sleeping in sponges, a goliath grouper attacking a barracuda, never … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Man up: Is testosterone an elixir of youth?
Testosterone supplements promise men a butch boost of resurrected libido, energy and mood. But there's a better way to restore virility (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Stranded Baby Dolphin Rescued by Florida Heroes
Today in "It's these onions — I'm not crying, I swear," a group of heroes helped a baby dolphin that was stranded on a Florida beach back to safety. It's the little things, people. Rescuers found the 4-foot Flipper struggling against the waves at Redington Beach on July 4. The current, which was likely stronger than usual due to Hurricane … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands Celebrate the Start of Spain's 'San Fermin' Bull-Running Festival
Thousands of Spaniards and tourists from all over the world gathered in the streets of Pamplona, Spain on Sunday to celebrate the start of the famed San Fermin "running of the bulls" festival, which will fill the city's streets with bulls and wine-fueled partygoers for more than a week Dressed in traditional white outfits, red bandanas and cummerbunds unique to San … [Link]
Mashable » Breathe! Pink Floyd's First Album in 20 Years Is Coming This Year
Don’t get too comfortably numb with Pink Floyd's two-decade absence from releasing new music. The English rock band — or what's left of it — will release its first studio album since 1994's The Division Bell sometime this October The surprise news surfaced on Twitter when guitarist David Gilmour's wife, Polly Samson, tweeted about the upcoming album, titled The Endless River. … [Link]
Mashable » 14 Luxurious Vacation Homes for a Greek Island Getaway
Vacation season is in full swing, so if you haven't booked a trip yet, stop procrastinating and make your next getaway a reality. Recently, Lonely Planet released their Best in Europe list for 2014, and not surprisingly, Greece was the top spot. The country has used tourism to revive its financial debt over the past few years, allowing visitors the opportunity … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SAD FACE: Tina Fey is NOT Bringing ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel to Life…Allegedly
Earlier this week, the Internet flipped out with news that Tina Fey was producing a sequel to Disney’s 1993 classic Hocus Pocus. 
I hate — HATE! — to be the bearer of this bad news, but Deadline reports that Fey is attached to an “Untitled Witch Project” that is NOT “Hocus Pocus 2.” According to Deadline: The film, currently known … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Documentary on the Stark Family [Pic]
[Source: Text from Superheroes] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why do ice cubes crack in drinks? (SLOW MOTION) [Science Video]
Dropping ice cubes in water (and liquid nitrogen) produce interesting results. Differential expansion. [Periodic Videos] [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Whales Are Ecosystem "Engineers"
An anonymous reader writes Researchers had previously thought that, being excessively uncommon and migrant, whales didn't have much of an effect on the more extensive marine environment. However, a new study distributed in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment gives whales a role as "engineers" of the oceans. In the study, scientists from the University of Vermont suggest … [Link]
Mashable » In Pictures, Russian Rock Festival Shows Country's Growing Militarism
TVER OBLAST, Russia — Dubbed the "Russian Woodstock," Nashestvie is a Russian rock-music festival that draws hundreds of thousands of locals to Tver Oblast, a region more than 150 kilometers northwest of Moscow Now in its 15th year, the 2014 festival took place from Friday to Sunday. Founded in 1999, Nashestvie has featured military displays over the years, but they were … [Link]
Mashable » Sorry, Siri Can't Compute Fun
“Siri, make my life more enjoyable." While your iPhone may be packed with travel apps (that you've used a total of four times), its ability to get you up and active only takes you so far See also: Top 10 Water Parks for a Wet Hot American Summer In this comic, Poorly Drawn Lines explains why there are just some things … [Link]
Slashdot » Newly Spotted Frozen World Orbits In a Binary Star System
An anonymous reader writes A newly discovered planet in a binary, or twin, star system located 3,000 light-years from Earth is expanding astronomers' notions of where Earth-like planets can form. At twice the mass of Earth, the planet orbits one of the stars in the binary system at almost exactly the same distance at which Earth orbits the sun. However, … [Link]
Mashable » Inseparable Rescue Dog and Baby Make an Adorable BFF Pair
Little Carter has what everyone wishes they had as a kid: a real-life teddy bear in the form of an extremely affectionate and loving pup Toby, a rescue dog, is sweet and affectionate to the toddler. The pair are undoubtedly best friends and have been pretty much inseparable since before they ever even met. See also: 25 Pets That Don't Need … [Link]
Slashdot » New Snowden Leak: of 160000 Intercepted Messages, Only 10% From Official Targets
An anonymous reader writes in with the latest news about NSA spying from documents leaked by Edward Snowden. Ordinary Internet users, American and non-American alike, far outnumber legally targeted foreigners in the communications intercepted by the National Security Agency from U.S. digital networks, according to a four-month investigation by The Washington Post. Nine of 10 account holders found in a … [Link]
Mashable » 12 Household Products You Should Never Have to Buy
Some essential household products are a lot easier to make at home than you might think. When your wallet is looking thin, you don't have to cut back on the things you love to save some cash. You can stock up on must-have items right at home without having to rush to the store every time you need a refill. See … [Link]
Mashable » SiriusXM Fires 'Opie and Anthony' Host Over 'Racially Charged' Tweets
NEW YORK — Opie and Anthony radio show host Anthony Cumia has been fired by satellite-radio company SiriusXM, which cited his "racially charged" and "hate-filled" remarks on Twitter as the reason. Cumia's remarks and postings, including tweets and retweets that were degrading to women, were "abhorrent" to SiriusXM, company spokesperson Patrick Reilly said Friday. The shock jock was fired late Thursday, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fake but Fun: Leaked Star Wars Episode VII Filmset Footage! [Video]
From Frank Wunderlich: Looks like the Story of Star Wars plays on Earth too in the next Episode. I took these pictures on my Flight back from the States to Germany at the Frankfurt Airport. Seems like the biggest german airport plays a key role as an imperial starport in the new episode — there have just been imperial forces … [Link]
Mashable » Gunmen Kill 22 in Attacks on Kenyan Coast
NAIROBI, Kenya — Twenty-two people were killed in overnight attacks by gunmen in two counties on the Kenyan coast, where al-Qaeda-linked militants last month claimed responsibility for killing 65 people, the Kenya Red Cross said Sunday. The Saturday-night attacks took place in the towns of Hindi in Lamu county and Gamba in Tana River, Kenya Red Cross chief Abbas Gulet said. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on Movies and Movie Box Sets
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers some great discounts on a large selection of movies (over 3600!) and movie box sets. Get Akira: 25th Anniversary Edition, X-Men and the Wolverine Collection (6 Movies,) Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy, and plenty more at very low prices! -Save BIG on over 3600 Movies -Save BIG on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL: Guy Flies a Drone with a Camera Into Fireworks Show [VIDEO]
Jos Stiglingh used a GoPro — and a drone — to get really, REALLY up close and personal with the recent Fourth of July fireworks show over West Palm Beach, Florida. [via Gear Junkie] [Link]
Slashdot » When Beliefs and Facts Collide
schnell writes A New York Times article discusses a recent Yale study that shows that contrary to popular belief, increased scientific literacy does not correspond to increased belief in accepted scientific findings when it contradicts their religious or political views. The article notes that this is true across the political/religious spectrum and "factual and scientific evidence is often ineffective at … [Link]
Mashable » 13 Short Stories That Will Blow Your Bind
There are short stories, and then there are short stories that shake you to the core It could be the ending, or a twist halfway through, or just the entire story that makes you go "WTF?!" from start to finish. There are last lines that change the meaning of the entire story. There are stories that you don't understand until you … [Link]
Mashable » Children Are the Future (of Netflix)
As anyone with a young child knows, a storybook or cartoon is the ultimate in "long-tail" media consumption: The 53rd rereading or re-watching is cherished just as much as the first time. And that’s good news for Netflix, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs. The streaming-video giant has invested heavily in content for children at a time when kids are … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Global Warming Solvable If Fossil Fuel Subsidies Given To Clean Energy
An anonymous reader writes A research team at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Laxenburg, Austria, says it has studied how much it would cost for governments to stick to their worldwide global warming goal. They've concluded that for "a 70 per cent chance of keeping below 2 degrees Celsius, the investment will have to rise to $1.2 … [Link]
Mashable » Must Reads: The Trouble With Virtual Reality, Reporting on Crack and More
During the week, we consume words in snackable, tweetable bites. But on the weekends, we have the time to take a dive into the murkier, lengthier depths of the Internet and expand our attention spans beyond 140 characters. We can brew a cup of coffee and lie back with our iPads, laptops, smartphones and Kindles. Since you're bound to miss a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Level 1 Boss [Comic]
[Source: Owlturd | Like Owlturd Comics on Facebook | Via Dueling Analogs] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 29 Celebrity Impressions, 1 Original Song [Video]
This guy is good, really, really good! [robcantor | Via CB] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » King of Your Own Domain [Comic]
Unfortunately, your subjects are often in open revolt, but hey, you’re the king of something after all! [Source: Toothpaste for Dinner | Via Neatorama] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bookstore Hides Clever Message in Book Display [Pic]
Rick roll FTW! Also, Skin game is out! 🙂 [Via Reddit | Failblog] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Man Trains Dogs to Sniff Down Wi-Fi [Video]
From Deutsche Telekom: We all have done absurd things to find Wi-Fi on holiday: but you´ve never seen anything as crazy as “Wi-Fi Dogs”, a new Spanish business. Watch how José and his probably-too-good-to-be-true dogs lead tourists on improbable journeys in search of the Internet connection. Despite their efforts, we believe there’s a better way to spend your summer: looking … [Link]
Slashdot » Are Tethers the Answer To the Safety Issues of Follow-Me Drone Technology?
Hallie Siegel (2973169) writes Camera-equipped follow-me drone technology is hitting the scene in spades, promising extreme sports enthusiasts and others amazing aerial shots. Imagine, your own dynamic tripod that follows you on command. But what about the safety issue of having follow-me drones crowding the ski slopes? The tethered Fotokite addresses these concerns while sidestepping FAA regulations. 
Read more of … [Link]
Slashdot » New Single Board Computer Lets You Swap Out the CPU and Memory
ganjadude (952775) writes "I stumbled upon this little scoop and thought the Slashdot crowd would be interested in. The new kid on the block, known as the HummingBoard can handle faster processors, more RAM and will fit the same cases for the Pi. Also, you can expand the memory and the CPU is replaceable! The low end model starts at … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Can't-Miss Apps: 'Civilization Revolution 2' and More
Between Google acquiring Songza and the first Android Wear apps hitting Google Play, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, Mashable creates a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: 12 Apps You'll Use This Weekend This week's list includes a new competitive word game, … [Link]
Slashdot » By 2045 'The Top Species Will No Longer Be Humans,' and That Could Be a Problem
schwit1 (797399) writes Louis Del Monte estimates that machine intelligence will exceed the world's combined human intelligence by 2045. … "By the end of this century most of the human race will have become cyborgs. The allure will be immortality. Machines will make breakthroughs in medical technology, most of the human race will have more leisure time, and we'll think … [Link]
Mashable » 4 Unconventional Ways to Get Career Experience This Summer
Every college student has probably heard how important it is to get real-world experience during their college career before joining the workforce. While this statement is certainly true, some students might not know how to get the unique experience employers are looking for. Others might simply hop on the summer job wagon and expect that experience to be enough to prove … [Link]
Slashdot » Two Earth-Like Exoplanets Don't Actually Exist
Two suspected exoplanets, Gliese 581g and 581d, have been shown to not exist, and are instead misinterpretations of data from starspot activity. From the article: "Gliese 581g doesn't exist," said lead author Paul Robertson of Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania. Neither, he said, does another planet in the same solar system, known as Gliese 581d, announced in 2009—less … [Link]
Mashable » Looking for a Job? 10 Openings in Digital Media Now Accepting Resumes
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]
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