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 » Girl Signs Lyrics to Deaf Friend at Music Festival in Heartwarming Video
She may not be able to hear the music, but she can certainly feel its impact An Instagram video filmed at TomorrowWorld, an electronic-music festival that took place in Atlanta, Georgia, last weekend, captured a heartwarming moment between two friends See also: Couple's Sign Language Car Dancing Will Brighten Your Day The video shows one of the girls signing lyrics to … [Link]
Slashdot » Redbox Streaming Service To Shut Down October 7th
An anonymous reader writes: Redbox, the company behind the giant red boxes at malls and grocery stores that dispense DVD and game rentals, partnered with Verizon in 2013 to launch a video streaming service to compete with Netflix. This naturally led to accusations that Verizon was throttling Netflix to tilt the scales in favor of Redbox. Well, as of Tuesday, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Young Jedi Master [Geek Art]
A fantastic illustration of young Yoda by Brazilian artist Marco Teixeira. This is totally amazing, don’t you think? Be sure to check out the artist’s full portfolio, there’s A LOT of beautiful art in there. [Source: Marco Teixeira – Concept Artist] [Link]
Mashable » 5 Can't-Miss Apps: JibJab Messages, 5K Runner and More
With Microsoft finally unveiling its vision for the next version of Windows, and rumors about Apple's upcoming product launch heating up, it was easy to overlook 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: 8 Fantastic Fitness Apps to Keep … [Link]
Slashdot » How President Nixon Saved/Wrecked the American Space Program
MarkWhittington writes John Callahan posted an accountof a talk given by space historian John Logsdon on the Planetary Society blog in which he described how President Richard Nixon changed space policy. The talk covered the subject of an upcoming book, After Apollo: Richard Nixon and the American Space Program. Logsdon argued that Nixon had a far more lasting effect on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Evolution of the Desk: From 1981 to Today [Video]
A team at the Harvard innovation lab has encapsulated this history of technology, as it relates to the office, in a video, ‘the evolution of the desk’, demonstrating the steep shift from cork boards and fax machines to pinterest and PDFs. [designboom] [Link]
Mashable » American Kid Wins Canadian Poutine-Eating Championship
Toronto residents were disgusted and delighted in equal measure Saturday as the 5th annual World Poutine Eating Championship got underway in Yonge-Dundas Square. The event, sponsored by Smoke’s Poutinerie, is the largest eating competition in Canada — and the largest poutine eating competition in the world. The dish, which was born in Quebec, is a combination of french fries, gravy and … [Link]
Slashdot » Is an Octopus Too Smart For Us To Eat?
An anonymous reader writes: The New Yorker is running a piece on the ethical dilemma we face when considering octopus intelligence alongside our willingness to eat them. "Octopus intelligence is well documented: they have been known to open jars, guard their unhatched eggs for months or even years, and demonstrate personalities. Most famously, they can blast a cloud of ink … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong Protesters Show Solidarity by Bathing City in Sea of Light
HONG KONG — After an ugly two days on the streets of Hong Kong, calm came over the city again on Sunday. In a chilling scene, tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters, who are demanding democratic elections for the city's chief executive in 2017, crowded into the commercial district of Admiralty in central Hong Kong for a rally organized by student … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Debunking the “People Use Only 10% Of Their Brain” Myth [Science Video]
Watch as SciShow debunks the myth that people only use 10 percent of their brains and explains the science behind the analysis. *Cough* Lucy Sucks *Cough. [SciShow] [Link]
Slashdot » Bill Gates: Bitcoin Is 'Better Than Currency'
An anonymous reader sends this excerpt from Entrepreneur.com: After long remaining mostly mum on Bitcoin, Microsoft's legendary co-founder Bill Gates has spoken. At the Sibos 2014 financial-services industry conference in Boston, America's richest man just threw his weight behind the controversial cryptocash. Well, at least as a low-cost payments solution. … "Bitcoin is exciting because it shows how cheap it … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 8 Good Reasons To Keep on Playing Video Games [Video]
Now you just need to find a little time for yourself (if you’re working full time and have kids) or convince your parents that gaming is actually good for you. [BuzzFeedVideo] [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Ebola Patient Now in Critical Condition, Hospital Says
DALLAS — The lone U.S. Ebola patient is in critical condition, according to the Dallas hospital that has been treating him. Candace White, a spokesperson for Texas Health Resources, which operates Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas where Thomas Eric Duncan is being treated, issued a six-word news release on Saturday saying, "Mr. Duncan is in critical condition." See also: The Ebola … [Link]
Slashdot » Cyanogen Inc. Turns Down Google, Seeing $1 Billion Valuation
An anonymous reader writes: According to a report at The Information (paywalled), Cyanogen Inc., the company trying to commercializa the popular CyanogenMod mobile OS based on Android, recently met with Google's Android chief to talk about an acquisition. The report says Cyanogen turned down Google's offer and instead seeks funding from investors and major tech companies at a valuation around … [Link]
Mashable » Plane at Newark Airport Held as CDC Investigates Sick Passenger for Ebola
UPDATED 5:11 p.m. ET A plane at Newark Liberty International Airport, just 30 minutes outside of New York City, was sealed over fears that a passenger on board was carrying the Ebola virus, according to a report. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating United Airlines Flight 998 from Brussels, after a passenger had begun vomiting on the plane, … [Link]
Mashable » Quarantined Family of U.S. Ebola Patient Moved to Undisclosed Location in Texas
The quarantined family of U.S. Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan was moved from their apartment to an undisclosed location at Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings' request, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Tom Frieden. No members of Duncan's family, now housed in a four-bedroom home in a gated community somewhere in Texas, have shown symptoms of Ebola, Frieden said … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Weekend Deal: Save 30% On T-Shirts and Apparel on Thinkgeek.com
This weekend only, if you use the promo code “HEATERS,” you’ll get 30% off on a large variety of t-shirts and various apparels on Thinkgeek.com. [Save 30% On T-Shirts and Apparel on Thinkgeek.com – Use Promo Code "HEATERS"] [Link]
Slashdot » AIDS Origin Traced To 1920s Kinshasa
An anonymous reader writes: A new study published in Science (abstract) has traced the origin of HIV/AIDS back to Kinshasa in the 1920s. The authors say Kinshasa, now in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was then undergoing explosive population growth while supporting an abundant sex trade. These factors, combined with the use of unsterilized needles at health clinics and the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bats: Wonders of the Night [Science Video]
Bats are awesome! Did you know, 1 out of 4 mammals on Earth are BATS (more than 1300 species!) [It's OK to be Smart] [Link]
Mashable » Ousted Haitian Dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier Dead at 63
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Jean-Claude-Duvalier, the self-proclaimed "president for life" of Haiti whose corrupt and brutal regime sparked a popular uprising that sent him into a 25-year exile, died Saturday of a heart attack, his attorney said. Reynold George said the 63-year-old ex-leader died at his home. See also: Shipwreck Near Haiti Could Be Remains of Columbus' Santa Maria Duvalier, looking somewhat … [Link]
Slashdot » Snowflake-Shaped Networks Are Easiest To Mend
Z00L00K sends this report from New Scientist: Networks shaped like delicate snowflakes are the ones that are easiest to fix when disaster strikes Power grids, the internet and other networks often mitigate the effects of damage using redundancy: they build in multiple routes between nodes so that if one path is knocked out by falling trees, flooding or some other … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Stormtrooper Candy Bowl Holder
Perfect for parties or year-round in the kitchen, it’s the Star Wars Stormtrooper Candy Bowl Holder! The figural candy bowl holder measures 21-inches tall and recreates the Galactic Empire’s foot soldier in statuesque form. Not only do you get the detailed holder, but it comes with the bowl itself, too. [Available @ Entertainment Earth and Amazon.com] [Link]
Mashable » Dallas Hospital That Treated Ebola Patient Reverses Story on Diagnosis Mistake: Report
The Dallas hospital that failed to recognize Ebola symptoms in Thomas Eric Duncan — the first diagnosed case of the disease in America — reportedly reversed its explanation for why it sent Duncan home on Sept. 25 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas initially blamed a flaw in its electronic health records for miscommunication that contributed to the oversight, according to the … [Link]
Mashable » 21 Couples Costume Ideas for Tall and Short People
Who says a height difference makes for a less cute duo? So your boyfriend or best friend has a full head (or two) over you — this Halloween; use that to your advantage. There are plenty of two-person costumes that would benefit from a difference in height. As the tall and short pair, you've already narrowed down a sea of options … [Link]
Slashdot » JP Morgan Chase Breach: Shades of a Cyber Cold War?
TheRealHocusLocus writes: The New York Times is quoting "people briefed on the matter" who allege that the JP Morgan data thieves "are thought to be operating from Russia and appear to have at least loose connections with officials of the Russian government." The article suggests it could be retaliation for sanctions. Personally, I'm skeptical — I've seen the former Soviet … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hermione Mix: A Visual and Musical “Harry Potter” Remix Created Using Clips from the Movies [Video]
From Pogo: Here’s a Pogoism of sounds and voices from Harry Potter, with video by Jeesh (Joshua Kershaw) and in musical collaboration with P.SUS. [Pogo | Via] [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's Unveils New Gourmet Burger Menu in Australia
Not all McDonald's are created equal. McDonald's Australia, also known as Macca's to those Down Under, is trying out a new way to entice Australians into its golden arches: gourmet food. See also: McDonald's Squid Ink Burger Is the Scariest Thing You'll See This Halloween The fast-food chain is currently testing an upscale burger menu at its Castle Hill location … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Things Experienced Teachers Want New Teachers to Know
The first day of school is nerve-wracking for students — but it's even scarier for new teachers. When you're facing a whole room full of bright-eyed students whose future is in your hands, it's an empowering and totally terrifying feeling. Like any practice, it takes time and experience to learn your way around the classroom. But that doesn't mean you can't … [Link]
Slashdot » Fortune.com: Blame Tech Diversity On Culture, Not Pipeline
FrnkMit writes: Challenging a previous Code.org story on tech diversity, a Forbes.com writer interviewed 716 women who left the technology field. Her conclusion: corporate culture, and the larger social structure, is the primary cause for these women leaving the industry and never looking back. Specific issues include a lack of maternity policies in small companies, low pay which barely covers … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Iron Man Meets His Totoro…and It’s Adorable [PIC]
I don’t know the Where or Why behind this photo, but…who cares?! 
[via imgur] [Link]
Mashable » North Korea's No. 2 Visits South for Rare Talks
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's presumptive No. 2 and other members of Pyongyang's inner circle met with South Korean officials Saturday in the rivals' highest level face-to-face talks in five years, a possible indication that both sides are interested in pursuing better ties after months of animosity. There appeared to be no major breakthrough from the meeting that came as … [Link]
Mashable » 30 Creative DIY Costumes You Should Start Working on Now
Anybody can throw together a five-minute Halloween costume, but if you want to avoid being outdone this year, you'll have to bring your A-game. It's time to dust off that sewing machine and brush up on your papier-mâché skills, because there is no time for procrastination this year. Your costume won't be some run-of-the-mill scary ensemble — it will be a … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Paid Microsoft $1 Billion Last Year In Android Royalties
An anonymous reader writes: According to recently unsealed court filings, Samsung Electronics paid Microsoft more than $1 billion in annual fees to use patented Microsoft technology in Samsung's Android phones. The patent treasures include methods for displaying multiple windows in a Web browser. "Samsung originally signed its patent deal with Microsoft in 2011, ahead of its impressive dominance of Android … [Link]
Mashable » Hand-to-Hand Street Fighting Flares in Hong Kong on Day 9 of Protests
HONG KONG — Tensions and street fighting flared again on Saturday in a working class neighborhood of Hong Kong as pro-democracy protests entered their ninth day and as Hong Kong's Beijing-appointed leader vowed "to take all actions necessary" to restore order The scene was particularly tense in Mong Kok, Kowloon, across the harbor from central Hong Kong, where supporters of the … [Link]
Mashable » Hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Resuming After 4-Month Hiatus
SYDNEY — After a four-month hiatus, the hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is about to resume in a desolate stretch of the Indian Ocean, with searchers lowering new equipment deep beneath the waves in a bid to finally solve one of the world's most perplexing aviation mysteries. The GO Phoenix, the first of three ships that will spend up to … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Most Popular Vegetarian Restaurants in the U.S.
Time to hit up the farmers market because October is Vegetarian Awareness Month All month long, vegetarians and non-veggies alike are taking the opportunity to try meatless dishes, featuring seasonal produce. It's also the perfect time to check out the veggie-friendly restaurants in your neighborhood. See also: 11 Veggies You Can Regrow From Leftovers Foursquare shared 10 of the best vegetarian … [Link]
Slashdot » Downtown Project Suicides Shock High Tech Community
HughPickens.com writes Nellie Bowles writes in Recode that three of the most prominent high tech entrepreneurs involved with Tony Hsieh's project to build a startup city in Downtown Las Vegas have recently committed suicide, sending the tight-knit community into a tailspin. In January 2013, Jody Sherman, the 48-year-old founder of Ecomom, one of the most prominent Vegas tech-funded startups, shot … [Link]
Mashable » Mummified Fetus Is Evidence of Ancient Surgical Procedure
A 19th-century mummified fetus that underwent an ancient surgical procedure while in its mother's womb has been discovered by researchers in Italy, according to a new report. The procedure was apparently done when a mother's life was in danger or the fetus had already died. The investigators found the mummy after a devastating magnitude-6.3 earthquake occurred in L'Aquila in central Italy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 32% Off on the PlayStation 4 Camera – $40.78 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the PlayStation 4 Camera for just $40.78 plus free shipping. That’s 32% off on the camera’s regular list price of $59.99. Live Broadcast your PS4 gameplay and add picture-in-picture video of yourself with PlayStation Camera. Share your gaming mastery and expert knowledge to build an audience of admirers Create your … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The PIXAR Theory: How Every Movie in the Pixar Universe is Connected
From Morr Meroz: What if I told you that all Pixar movies are connected? That all the characters in those movies actually live in the same universe, only in different times? How is that possible, watch this video and you’ll find out. Based on “The Pixar Theory” by Jon Negroni. [morrmeroz] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Beers Get Skunked (And How to Stop It) [Science Video]
From the American Chemical Society: There’s nothing worse than reaching for a cold beer, taking that first sip and realizing your beer’s been skunked. Skunking is a chemical reaction that causes an awful, bitter taste. This week, Reactions explains why beers get skunky, and what you can do to keep your brews from going bad. [Reactions] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » SUPERCUT: Professor X is a Wimp [Video]
From Screen Junkies: The ’90s X-Men cartoon was one of the best things ever, but people always seem to forget one thing – Professor X was a total wuss. [Screen Junkies] [Link]
Mashable » How to Use Family Sharing in iOS 8
Until now, sharing photos, music, movies and other iTunes purchases with your family members was a huge headache. With iOS 8, Apple finally introduced a way to sync purchases without being forced to share your Apple ID and password information. The new Family Sharing feature allows up to six people to share purchased content, photos, locations and calendars from their individual … [Link]
Slashdot » First Birth From Human Womb Transplant
BarbaraHudson (3785311) writes The headline sounds like something from the tabloids — "Woman becomes first to give birth from transplanted womb — using one donated from her own mother.'" But it's from The National Post, quoting The Lancet: "The breakthrough was reported by The Lancet medical journal on its website last night. It is thought the birth occurred within the … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Not Just How Smart You Are: Curiosity Is Key To Learning
Scientific American reports that a UC Davis study (paywalled) on how learning interacts with curiosity indicates that curiosity can lead to demonstrably better recall. From the SciAm article: Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath and his fellow researchers asked 19 participants to review more than 100 questions, rating each in terms of how curious they were about the answer. Next, each subject revisited … [Link]
Mashable » Drones Banned From Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hundreds of hot air balloons fill the sky just as the sun rises over the mountains bordering the city's eastern edge. In the opposite direction, the view is just as awesome, with the wave of colorful orbs and special shapes standing out against the backdrop of a cottonwood forest and the Rio Grande. There might not be a … [Link]
Mashable » Why Sadness Might Be Advantageous for Humans
Our theories of sadness have evolved significantly over the past few thousand years. Ancient Greek doctors believed that sadness was a black liquid coursing through the body. In fact, the word "melancholy" stems from the words "melaina kole," Greek for "black bile." Though scientists now know more about how our bodies process emotions, we still don't know exactly why we … [Link]
Slashdot » WSJ: Google X Display Team Works Toward Bezel-Free Modular Displays
The Wall Street Journal reports in a paywalled article that a team under Pixel Qi founder and OLPC co-founder Mary Lou Jepsen at Google's skunkwork labs Google X is working on modular video displays that could be expanded by snapping them together "like Lego." Ars Technica, TechSpot, The Verge, and several others summarize the claims made by "three people familiar … [Link]
Mashable » Laverne Cox's New Documentary Follows the Lives of Young Trans People
The first trailer for Laverne Cox's upcoming MTV documentary shows the triumphs and challenges of growing up as a young trans person in the United States. The film, titled Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word, follows the lives of seven transgender youths as they tackle dating, family and the dangers that face the trans community. See also: Trans Star Laverne Cox … [Link]
Mashable » 6 Tips To Excel at 'Super Smash Bros.' for 3DS
Super Smash Brothers for Nintendo 3DS is out in the United States. The next chapter of Nintendo’s royal rumble between its franchises takes the game to the world of handheld, portable gaming, with more characters, items and features than ever before. This iteration of Super Smash Bros. has only just landed on U.S. shores, but fans and pros alike have … [Link]
Mashable » 'Interstellar' Promo Site Blasts Off With Unique Google Partnership
LOS ANGELES — The first movie to ever have an "official website" was Startgate, the October 1994 film starring Kurt Russell about a group of scientists who travel to Egypt, open a wormhole and discover a habitable planet. The first movie to have an official website with Google as its partner? That's Interstellar, the November 2014 film starring Matthew McConaughey about … [Link]
Mashable » Two Weeks Later, Here's What Users Think of the iPhone 6 Plus
When Apple unveiled not one, but two new iPhone 6 devices — the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus — the question of which iPhone 6 to buy became a quandary for throngs of potential buyers. For lots of users, the draw of the iPhone 6 Plus's mammoth battery is marred by the equally mammoth size of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Solar Could Lead In Power Production By 2050
Lucas123 writes Solar power could be the leading source of electricity compared with other renewables and conventional sources of power, such as oil and coal, according to a pair of reports from the International Energy Agency. PV panels could produce 16% of the world's electricity, while solar thermal electricity (STE) is on track to produce 11%. At the end of … [Link]
Mashable » CDC to Travelers from Ebola-stricken Countries: Here's a Fact Sheet
After an American man infected with Ebola was allowed to enter the United States on his way back from Liberia, many are questioning the safety measures put in place to prevent the spread of the deadly virus in the country The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has very limited special procedures to screen for potentially Ebola-infected travelers coming to America. Customs … [Link]
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