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.
Slashdot » Apple $450 Million e-Book Settlement Wins Court Approval
An anonymous reader writes A week after Judge Denise Cote put forward concerns over a proposed settlement with consumers over e-book price-fixing in the iBookstore, she has given Apple preliminary approval for its $450 million settlement. "The proposed settlement agreement is within the range of those that may be approved as fair and reasonable, such that notice to the class … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Lollapalooza Artists Who Aren't Headliners That You Need to Hear
CHICAGO — Only at a music festival can you discover a new indie rock band one moment and then see one of the world's most-famous musicians playing to tens of thousands the next moment — all in the same place Lollapalooza provides a unique opportunity to spend the day immersed in music from every corner of the globe and of every … [Link]
Mashable » These Kids Have Hilarious Reactions to Using Typewriters
Look kids, it's 1860! The Fine Bros. sat down with a gaggle of precocious children of the 21st century to teach them about typewriters for the YouTube channel's "Kids React" series. But apparently movies and great-grandmas have done a great job on typewriter-publicity, because most of the kids already knew what these ancient machines were See also: Kids Reacting to … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Dumps Info of 76,000 Developers To Public Web Server
wiredmikey writes Mozilla warned on Friday that it had mistakenly exposed information on almost 80,000 members of its Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) as a result of a botched data sanitization process. The discovery was made around June 22 by one of Mozilla's Web developers, Stormy Peters, Director of Developer Relations at Mozilla, said in a security advisory posted to the … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Israel Spied on John Kerry's Phone During Middle East Peace Talks
Israel reportedly eavesdropped on U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's phone calls during last year's failed Middle East peace talks between Israel, Palestinian authorities and Arab states. The intelligence services of Israel, as well as those of at least one other country, intercepted phone calls made by Kerry using an insecure telephone, according to a report published on Sunday by the … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Spy Agency Certifies Master's Degrees In Cyber Security
An anonymous reader writes Intelligence agency GCHQ has just accredited six UK universities to teach Master's degrees in online security that meet the intelligence agency's "stringent criteria." From the press release: "The certification of six Master's degrees in Cyber Security was announced by Rt.Hon Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he visited GCHQ today. This marks another significant … [Link]
Slashdot » Sprint/T-Mobile Plan To Buy Spectrum Together May Be Blocked By FCC
An anonymous reader writes with a FCC proposal that is bad news for Sprint and T-Mobile. A proposal from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler would block an attempt by Sprint and T-Mobile US to buy spectrum together in the incentive auction that will transfer airwaves from broadcast TV stations to cellular carriers next year. Announced on Friday, Wheeler's proposal seeks to … [Link]
Mashable » Hulk Hogan, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and The Rock Return to the Ring in 'WrestleMania 30'
Can you smellllll how awesome this is? WrestleMania 30, which will air Sunday night on NBC, brought together three of the most legendary names in professional wrestling — Hulk Hogan, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock — to kick off the specialMashable has an exclusive clip of the in-ring meeting, which took place in April at New Orleans' Superdome in … [Link]
Mashable » Multiple Wildfires Spread Through California Amid 'Extreme' Conditions
California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency late Saturday, after more than a dozen wildfires forced residents to evacuate, burned down homes and damaged local infrastructure Brown declared the state of emergency because no single local government could control the wildfires, given their magnitude, he said in a statement. Brown obtained a federal grant to cover 75% of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Dinosaurs "Shrank" Regularly To Become Birds
An anonymous reader writes A new study suggests that large dinosaurs shrunk to small birds to survive over a period of around 50 million years. Aside from a few large species, most modern birds are predominantly tiny and look nothing at all like their prehistoric meat-eating ancestors. The evolutionary process that governed this transformation has not been well understood, but … [Link]
Mashable » Michigan Crowd at Man U and Real Madrid Soccer Match Sets U.S. Attendance Record
Naysayers who thought American fans would quickly lose interest in soccer after the World Cup were wrong. A friendly match between Manchester United and Real Madrid in Ann Arbor, Michigan, set a new record for U.S. attendance at a soccer match Saturday, according to multiple reports. See also: Relive 4 Glorious World Cup Weeks in 4 Emotional Minutes A sold-out crowd … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Truncated Story of Infinity [Short Film Based on The Theory of the Multiverse]
‘Infinity’ looks at the infinite possibilities within the everyday. Following a day in the life of Vincent, “Subject X” and his many variations that exist throughout the universe. The story begins to fracture into different threads when he follows a would be lover down the street. Thanks Paul! [Paul Trillo] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Delete Your Hunger [Pic]
So if you gave one to a Dalek, he’d probably turn into R2-D2, right? [Via Geek Universe | Tennantandhisbox] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Lichen Love [Comic]
[Source: Sara Zimmerman – Unearthed Comics | Like "Unearthed Comics" on Facebook] [Link]
Slashdot » Google Sells Maine Barge For Scrap
An anonymous reader writes "Reports indicate that Google has sold one of its two mystery Google Barges. The barge in question is located in Portland, Maine. While Google's Maine barge is to be scrapped, the fate of its second barge – located in Stockton, California – remains unknown. From the article: "Now, instead of planning a future unveiling of the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Local people preserve the environment better than governments
Conventional wisdom says governments are best placed to protect forests and wildlife, but the evidence shows that local communities can outdo them 
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Mashable » New York Times Runs First-Ever Full-Page Medical Marijuana Ad
Leafly, an app that enables users to find, rate and review medical-marijuana dispensaries in their area, ran a full-page ad in The New York Times on Sunday — the first-ever cannabis company to do so — after the newspaper recently came out in support of legalizing marijuana In an editorial published last month, the Times' editorial board endorsed federal legalization of … [Link]
Mashable » Job Hunting? 200+ Openings at Udemy, Refinery29 and More
Are you itching to make your next big career move? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they are looking to fill positions from Mashable's community Every week, we highlight recently posted openings. Check out this week's newest listings, below, and be sure to … [Link]
Mashable » 'American Idol' Alum Michael Johns Dead at 35
American Idol alum Michael Johns has died, the reality-television show confirmed. He was 35 Johns died from a blood clot in his ankle on Friday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Australian-born singer competed on Season 7 of Idol in 2008. He came in eighth place, and went on to release an album in 2009 titled Hold Back My Heart. Johns … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Simple Exchange Between Captain Kirk and NASA on Twitter
So yesterday night, William Shatner sent a simple tweet to NASA: How is @NASA doing today? — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 2, 2014 And then NASA replied, making everyone on the Internet smile: @WilliamShatner Good day, Captain. #ISS is in standard orbit and Commander Swanson has the conn. Hope you’re having a great weekend! — NASA (@NASA) August 2, 2014 … [Link]
Mashable » Gimmick or Useful? Lollapalooza's Cashless Wristbands Enter Infancy
CHICAGO — If you've ever been to a music festival, you know how crazy they can be. You run from stage to stage, spend your entire day dancing, and then likely stumble home by the end of the night. While the incredibly fun chaos is to be expected, it's not very conducive to holding on to your belongings — especially your … [Link]
Slashdot » Ancient Skulls Show Civilization Rose As Testosterone Fell
An anonymous reader writes "Even though modern humans started appearing around 200,000 years ago, it was only about 50,000 years ago that artistry and tool making became popular. New research shows that society bloomed when testosterone levels in humans started dropping. A paper published in the journal Current Anthropology, suggests that a testosterone deficit facilitated the friendliness and cooperation between … [Link]
Mashable » 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Kills at Least 367 in China
UPDATED 2:31 p.m. ET A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern China's Yunnan province on Sunday, killing at least 367 people, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency. Local media reports pegged the quake at a 6.5 magnitude, while the U.S. Geological Survey said it was 6.1 magnitude. #Breaking: Death toll rises to 367 from #China #quake — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) August … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel’s Phase 1 & 2: A Look Back At The First 10 Marvel Movies [Video]
Celebrate the expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” in theaters now, with an exclusive look back at the first two phases of the MCU previously shown at Hall H during San Diego Comic-Con! [Marvel Entertainment | Via] [Link]
Mashable » 5 Can't-Miss Apps: Mirage's Disappearing Messages and More
Between Instagram giving some users the an early peek at its new messaging app Bolt, and the latest iPhone 6 rumors, you may have overlooked some of the 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: 5 Travel Apps to Help You Get … [Link]
Slashdot » San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant Dismantling Will Cost $4.4 Billion, Take 20 Years
mdsolar writes with news about the closing of the San Onofre nuclear plant. Dismantling the San Onofre nuclear power plant in Southern California will take two decades and cost $4.4 billion. Southern California Edison on Friday released a road map that calls for decommissioning the twin-reactor plant and restoring the property over two decades, beginning in 2016. U-T San Diego … [Link]
Mashable » 15 DIY Supplies That Will Actually Make You Excited for School
Every new school year is an opportunity to reinvent yourself — starting with your school supplies. Summer is almost over, so it's time to prepare yourself for back-to-school madness. Before you dip into your lunch-money fund to pay for pencils and paper, get creative with some budget-friendly solutions that show off your studious side. See also: 8 Obsolete School Supplies and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Are You Concerned About Ebola? Here’s a Helpful Flowchart [Pic]
Since everyone seems to be freaking out about ebola on social media these days, here’s a helpful flowchart to help you decide whether you are at risk or not. 
[Maggie Koerth-Baker on Twitter | IO9] [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Bulletproof Video Conferencing For Alzheimers Home?
Milo_Mindbender writes I'm trying to find a bulletproof near zero maintenance video conferencing client for shared use in an Alzheimers living facility. It's used so the patients can regularly see their relatives who are often out of town. Most everything I've tried on PC or Mac requires tweeks/updates from time to time to keep it working, not good in a … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Homemade Facials to Keep Your Summer Glow
It’s hard to work on your tan when you've got dull, dry skin getting in the way. Summer weather may mean more time at the beach, but it also means more time exposed to UV light and humidity. Before you know it, you can be dealing with years worth of damage. See also: 12 Homemade Body Scrubs to Keep You Smooth … [Link]
Mashable » Senior Advisor to Rebel Commander Confirms Extrajudicial Executions in Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine – A senior aide to the commander of Russian-backed insurgents in eastern Ukraine confirmed on Saturday that his group has carried out extrajudicial executions “to prevent chaos” in the region. Igor Druz, chief of ideology for the insurgents and advisor to the self-proclaimed defense minister of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic Igor Strelkov, told the BBC in an interview … [Link]
Mashable » Strike Near UN School in Gaza Kills 10, Israeli Soldier Thought Captured Is Declared Dead
UPDATED 12:15 p.m. ET: U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the attack that killed 10 people at a U.N. school in the Gaza Strip is a "moral outrage and a criminal act." Ban added that the attack "is yet another gross violation of international humanitarian law, which clearly requires protection by both parties of Palestinian civilians, U.N. staff and U.N. premises, among … [Link]
Mashable » 26 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong
Much of the day is spent on autopilot. Redundant tasks like cooking food or stuffing your face with as many cookies as possible don't require much brainpower. It's easy to complete the gullet-mashing without giving nutrition a second thought See also: 17 DIY Bathroom Hacks to Make Your Experience Less Crappy So before the hangriness consumes your body and you decimate … [Link]
Slashdot » The High-Tech Warfare Behind the Israel – Hamas Conflict
Taco Cowboy writes The Israel — Hamas conflict in Gaza is not only about bombs, missiles, bullets, but also about cyberwarfare, battles of the mind over social media, smart underground tunnels and cloud-based missile launching systems. The tunnels that Hamas has dug deep beneath Gaza are embedded with high tech gadgets, courtesy of Qatar, which has funded Hamas with billions … [Link]
Mashable » The Chicken You're Eating Is a Modern-Day T. Rex
That starling at your birdfeeder? It is a dinosaur. The chicken on your dinner plate? Also a dinosaur. That mangy seagull scavenging for chips on the beach? Apart from being disgusting, yet again it is a modern-day dinosaur. It may seem inconceivable, but birds are living dinosaurs. Our feathered friends evolved from toothy, sharp-clawed, carnivorous dinosaurs who lived 150 million years … [Link]
Slashdot » The Social Laboratory
An anonymous reader writes: We often worry about technology and unscrupulous intelligence agencies driving us toward a surveillance state. But apparently Singapore already beat us to the punch. "Not only does the government keep a close eye on what its citizens write and say publicly, but it also has the legal authority to monitor all manner of electronic communications, including … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Silicon Power 1TB Rugged Armor A30 Military Shockproof Standard 2.5-Inch USB 3.0 External Portable Hard Drive – $67.88 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Silicon Power 1TB Rugged Armor A30 Military Shockproof Standard 2.5-Inch USB 3.0 External Portable Hard Drive for just $67.88 plus free shipping. That’s 43% off on the drive’s regular list price of $119.99. Shockproof – Drop protection meets US Military (MIL-STD-810G) Standards SuperSpeed USB 3.0 – High transferring rate … [Link]
Mashable » 7 Ways to Tell if Your Landlord Will Screw You Over
There are few things that can ruin your new place as much as not realizing you have a terrible landlord before it's too late. Even if you snag the apartment of your dreams, a nightmarish relationship with the person overseeing it can have you longing for your old digs and wishing you never left. But an ounce of prevention is worth … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link – Temple/Palace Theme Acapella [Video]
An original a-cappella arrangement of Hyrule Temple from Zelda 2 & Smash Bros. by Youtuber Smooth McGroove. [Smooth McGroove] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » PANCAKECEPTION + Angry Birds Star Wars Pancakes ! [Pic]
Once again Pancake artist Nathan Shields amazes us with his unique pancakes! This time, Nathan has inspired himself from fractals and Angry Birds Star Wars to create his pancakes, which I’m sure are all delicious. Om nom nom nom. 
[Source: Saipancakes | Via] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Weird Facts about Human Evolution
We’ve gone from living in trees to living on YouTube in just a few millennia. We explore the weird and wonderful facts behind human evolution. [AllTime10s] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Security Questions: A Funny SKETCH by UCB Comedy [Video]
Setting up security questions proves to be too difficult for this guy. Originally performed live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in the sketch comedy show, Small Men. [UCBComedy] [Link]
Slashdot » Psychology's Replication Battle
An anonymous reader sends this excerpt from Slate: Psychologists are up in arms over, of all things, the editorial process that led to the recent publication of a special issue of the journal Social Psychology. This may seem like a classic case of ivory tower navel gazing, but its impact extends far beyond academia. … Those who oppose funding for … [Link]
Slashdot » Lionsgate Sues Limetorrents, Played.to, and Others Over Expendables 3 Leak
hypnosec writes Lionsgate, the film company in charge of distribution for Expendables 3, has filed a lawsuit against unknown individuals who shared a DVD-level copy of the movie and six file-sharing sites known to have the links through which copies of the movies are being downloaded illegally. An advance copy of Expendables 3 was leaked online in July, and it … [Link]
Mashable » Beyonce's 'Flawless' Remix With Nicki Minaj Addresses Elevator Brawl
Nicki Minaj surprised fans Saturday night by sharing the audio for the remix of Beyoncé's "Flawless." In it, the rapper proclaims she's "the queen of rap slaying with queen Bey," but it's Beyoncé who lays down the remix's standout line. "Of course sometimes sh*t go down when it's a billion dollars on the elevator," Beyoncé sings, addressing the infamous elevator brawl … [Link]
Mashable » 70 Percent of Internet of Things Devices Are Vulnerable to Hacking, Study Says
Nearly three-quarters of all Internet of Things devices are susceptible to getting hacked or compromised, according to a recent study. The study, released by Hewlett-Packard (HP), examined 10 common smart devices, including thermostats, smart TVs and webcams. Each device had approximately 25 vulnerabilities, the study claimed See also: 8 Best Free Tools for Internet Security Many of the vulnerabilities had to … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows XP Falls Below 25% Market Share, Windows 8 Drops Slightly
An anonymous reader writes: Despite support for Windows XP finally ending three months ago, the ancient OS has only now fallen below the 25 percent market share mark. To add to the bad news for Microsoft, after only nine full months of availability, its latest operating system version, Windows 8.1, has lost share for the first time. For desktop browser … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » So I Went to See the Doctor Today… [Pic]
Now how awesome would that be? I think we’ve got a Whovian on our hands here… [Via Geek Universe] [Link]
Slashdot » How Google Handles 'Right To Be Forgotten' Requests
An anonymous reader writes: In response to an inquiry from European data protection regulators, Google has detailed how they evaluate and act on requests to de-index search results. Google's procedures for responding to "right-to-be-forgotten" requests are explained in a lengthy document that was made publicly available. "Google of course claims its own economic interest does not come into play when … [Link]
Mashable » 15 Photos of Plains That Are Far From Plain
Mountains, waterfalls, rivers and beaches get all the praise for their beauty, but don't forget about the plain beauty of plains Look past the rolling hills, and it will be clear to you. These plains come from all around the world — from the salt flats of Oklahoma to the northern end of Iceland. See also: 13 Ridiculous Travel Accessories No … [Link]
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