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 » Jeremy Cowart: A Photographer's Life in Focus
Looking back, Nashville photographer Jeremy Cowart's career was a happy accident. He was a painter who realized painting likely wouldn't be a way to make a living. So he explored graphic design and dabbled in album covers for his musician friends, like Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes. When digital photography emerged as a new technology, Cowart picked up a basic camera … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2058: Turn the channel!
It’s scary out there! If you enJoyed, please retweet, Like, and share the URL! [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's Quantum Mechanics
New submitter catchblue22 writes MIT Technology Review has an excellent article summarizing the current state of quantum computing. It focuses on the efforts of Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs to build stable qubits over the past few years. "In 2012, physicists in the Netherlands announced a discovery in particle physics that started chatter about a Nobel Prize. Inside a tiny … [Link]
Mashable » Glacier National Park Breaks Its All-Time Attendance Record
Glacier National Park just broke its all-time record for annual visitors — and there are still three months left in the year. The park in Montana welcomed 2,238,761 people in 2013 through Sept. 30, according to National Park Service spokesman Jeffrey Olson. See also: 14 Gorgeous Posters to Celebrate National Park Week Glacier was on track to set a record last … [Link]
Slashdot » Four Dutch Uberpop Taxi Drivers Arrested, Fined
An anonymous reader writes with news that authorities in the Netherlands have arrested four drivers sharing their car for money through the Uberpop app. The drivers where then released with a fine of EUR 4200 (USD 5300) each and further threatened with additional fines of EUR 10000 (USD 12600) for each time they might be caught doing it again. While … [Link]
Mashable » Ebola Author Says Outbreak Is 'Part of a Pattern' of Emerging, Deadly Diseases
David Quammen is a science writer who has spent years traveling the globe, researching emerging viruses and the people who study them These viruses are officially known as zoonotic viruses, as they live in an animal host and occasionally jump to, or "spill over" into human beings. Quammen's 2012 book on the subject, Spillover, won an award from the National Association … [Link]
Slashdot » Pro-Democracy Websites In Hong Kong Targeted With and Serving Malware
An anonymous reader writes A threat campaign tracking report released by Volexity shows that a number of high profile websites related to the Hong Kong democracy movement have been infected with malware. This malware targets both the web servers themselves as well as website visitors. The sophistication and scope of the malware likely points to government involvement as has been … [Link]
Mashable » Alfred Is About to Show His 'Badass' Side on 'Gotham'
The producers and cast of Fox's Gotham are notoriously tight lipped, but the crowd at the show's panel during New York Comic Con got an uncharacteristically juicy look at the action coming up on the Batman prequel series. Here's what we learned See also: 'Gotham' Episode 3: 'Balloonman' Is the Vigilante Gotham Needs Right Now The clip In a scene screened … [Link]
Mashable » 2 Years Ago Sandra Fluke Was Called a Whore. Now She Wants Your Vote.
When the offensive, threatening messages started trickling in online, Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke had no idea her life was about to change forever. Perhaps she’d expected some blowback after testifying before national lawmakers that Catholic universities should provide contraception as part of students’ health coverage. But she didn’t expect to be called a whore by America’s most popular radio … [Link]
Mashable » New York City's Response to Rat Problem Is 'Weak' and 'Inadequate,' Report Finds
NEW YORK — The number of pest complaints in New York City jumped by more than 2,000 from 2012 to 2013, almost a 10% increase, according to a new report. The New York City comptroller's office released the report, which audited the number of pest complaints and found an increase from 22,300 in 2012 to 24,586 in 2013. Complaints can be … [Link]
Slashdot » Crowdsourced Remake "The Empire Strikes Back Uncut" Now Complete
Two and a half years ago, we posted news of the completion of the Star Wars Uncut project. Now, reader kdataman writes that another fan-made Star Wars movie remake is ready to watch; this time it's Empire: 480 fan-created 15-second clips have been assembled to remake the entire movie, scene for scene (but not always word for word). The variations … [Link]
Mashable » After Striking Okinawa, Vongfong Weakens to Tropical Storm Over Mainland Japan
Typhoon Vongfong, once the most intense tropical cyclone on Earth in 2014, has weakened to a tropical storm as it races northeastward over mainland Japan The storm is still packing gusty winds and heavy rain, with flooding and mudslides its greatest threat, since it is hitting Japan almost exactly one week after Typhoon Phanfone. See also: Super Typhoon Vongfong Menaces Okinawa … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wonder stuff: Things that repair themselves
Scratch-free cars and chip-free nail varnish are only the start of dreams for "Terminator" materials that can regenerate themselves (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Feces-Filled Capsules Treat Bacterial Infection
sciencehabit writes Clostridium difficile infections kill approximately 14,000 Americans every year, often because the diarrhea-causing bacteria are highly resistant to standard antibiotics. Now, scientists have found an unusual way to combat the bugs: human feces in pill form. In the new study, researchers show that frozen fecal matter encapsulated in clear, 1.6 g synthetic pills was just as safe and … [Link]
Mashable » At Least 5 Killed as Cyclone Hudhud Roars Ashore in Eastern India
Tropical Cyclone Hudhud came ashore near the city of Visakhapatnam early Sunday morning eastern time, packing maximum sustained winds winds of 125 miles per hour, along with heavy rains and a storm surge of up to 6.6 feet along the coast The storm has killed at least five people, according to Reuters, and caused extensive building and crop damage. The numbers … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Books On the Life and Work of Nikola Tesla?
An anonymous reader writes The internet is full of interesting nuggets of info about Nikola Tesla's life and scientific exploits: The time a young Tesla improved an electric motor for Edison, and Edison simply would not pay Tesla the monetary reward he had promised him earlier. The friction between Tesla and wealthy industrialist J.P. Morgan, and Tesla's friendship with (kinder) … [Link]
Mashable » How Did the Healthcare Worker in Dallas Contract Ebola?
A Texas healthcare worker has tested positive for Ebola, marking the first time someone has contracted this strain of the illness within the United States. The worker provided care to Thomas Eric Duncan, the Liberian man who fell ill after returning to the U.S. from West Africa and died last Wednesday. Preliminary tests were conducted by the Texas Department of State … [Link]
Mashable » Bowties Are Cool: 13 'Doctor Who' Cosplayers at Comic Con
New York Comic Con has cosplayers from all corners of the nerd kingdom — but none so dedicated to as Doctor Who fans. Decked out in their fezzes, multi-colored scarves and bright, blue police boxes, these diehard Whovians celebrate all the wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff they love about their favorite British sci-fi show. See also: Print Your Own 'Doctor Who' Paper Dolls … [Link]
Mashable » This Is the First Time Ebola Has Spread Among People in the U.S.
The current strain of the Ebola virus arrived in the United States for the first time this year — first under controlled circumstances, but later in a man who was diagnosed only after flying to Dallas Now, a test confirms that the deadly new strain has spread within the country for the first time See also: 2nd Ebola Case in Texas: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Master Yoda Costume Hoodie
From SuperheroStuff: The 60% Cotton 40% Polyester Star Wars Master Yoda Costume Hoodie is modeled after everyone’s favorite Jedi Master Yoda! It is a soft hoodie that has the look of Yoda’s robe! Plus the hood has ears… could you get anymore Yoda than that?! Well I guess it could come equipped with a lightsaber…. It doesn’t … You’ll have … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Popular Halloween Costumes of the Last 25 Years
Personal Creations compiled a list of popular Halloween costumes for the last 25 years and created a infographic paying homage to some of the most popular ones. Even if only one costume is listed each year, I’m pretty sure those were not the most popular ones for the year they’ve been attributed to. [Personal Creations | Via] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geektastic Star Trek Enterprise “Dock” Ring [Pic]
This fantastic Star Trek “Dock” ring was designed by Allison Hourcade, the jeweler behind Rocklove Studio. The ring features the original Enterprise ship (NCC 1701) engaged in saucer separation and is currently available for purchase on Startrek.com. 
[Star Trek Enterprise "Dock" Ring | Rocklove Studio | Via] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 100 Amazing Facts! [Video]
Did you know that Nikola Tesla once said that Thomas Edison “had no hobby, cared for no amusement of any kind and lived in utter disregard of the most elementary rules of hygiene?” This is one of a hundred amazing facts from this week’s episode of the Metal Floss show. [Mental Floss] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing 3D King Hippo Chalk Art [Time-Lapse Video]
Watch as artist Chris Carlson brings King Hippo from Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! to life via chalk art. [Awe Me] [Link]
New Scientist – News » 'IMPs' on moon point to recent lava flows
Newly found "irregular mare patches" suggest lunar volcanism lasted nearly a billion years longer than thought 
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New Scientist – News » Desktop sonic black hole emits Hawking radiation
A model black hole that traps sound instead of light has been caught emitting quantum particles – it could be the first time theoretical Hawking radiation has been seen 
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Slashdot » Microsoft Develops Analog Keyboard For Wearables, Solves Small Display Dilemma
MojoKid writes Have you ever tried hunting and pecking on a miniature keyboard that's been crammed onto a smartwatch's tiny display? Unless the tips of your fingers somehow resemble that of a stylus, you're in for a challenge. Interestingly enough, it's Microsoft that might have the most logical solution for typing on small size displays running Google's Android Wear platform. … [Link]
Mashable » If Your Favorite 'Walking Dead' Characters Died This Season
The fifth season of The Walking Dead premieres on Sunday, and if anything, we can promise that there will be zombies. Lots and lots of zombies. Like every season, some of your favorite characters that have survived flesh-eating-status up to this point could become walkers themselves this time around, although the series did just get renewed for its sixth season. So … [Link]
Slashdot » Despite Push From Tech Giants, AP CS Exam Counts Don't Budge Much In Most States
theodp (442580) writes "Well, the College Board has posted the 2014 AP Computer Science Test scores. So, before the press rushes out another set of Not-One-Girl-In-Wyoming-Took-an-AP-~ stories, let's point out that no Wyoming students of either gender took an AP CS exam again in 2014 (.xlsx). At the overall level, the final numbers have changed somewhat (back-of-the-Excel-envelope calculations, no warranty … [Link]
Mashable » 25 Kickass Costumes for Girls Who Aren't Into Princesses
Some girls crave a little more adventure than hanging out with the Seven Dwarves on Halloween. While there's nothing wrong with loving frilly tutus, they are just more fun to wear with a superhero's cape. These trick-or-treaters are ready to take on the night as their favorite heroes, sci-fi monsters and historical figures — leaving the damsels in distress behind. See … [Link]
Slashdot » Mining Kickstarter Data Reveals How To Match Crowdfunding Projects To Investors
KentuckyFC writes Since 2001, crowdfunding sites have raised almost $3 billion and in 2012 alone, successfully funded more than 1 million projects. But while many projects succeed, far more fail. The reasons for failure are varied and many but one of the most commonly cited is the inability to match a project with suitable investors. Now a group of researchers … [Link]
Slashdot » China Bans "Human Flesh Searching"
hackingbear writes The Supreme People's Court, China's top court, has outlined the liabilities of network service providers in a document on the handling of online personal rights violation cases. "Rights violators usually hide in the dark online. They post harmful information out of the blue, and victims just can't be certain whom they should accuse when they want to bring … [Link]
Mashable » 23 People Who Can't Deal Right Now
The world is against us. For example, take the design of the standard ketchup bottle. It's impossible to use and turns the joy of condiments into yet another source of annoyance. And it doesn't stop there — floors are slippery, drinks spill, things break and people are always letting you down. See also: 20 Times Karma Was Instantly Served October 12 … [Link]
Mashable » Train Hits 3 People Taking Photos on California Coast, 1 Killed
A train struck three people taking photos on a trestle, or bridge, in California on Saturday afternoon. One person was killed and two were injured, according to authorities. It was the latest tragedy caused by people risking their safety to get a great shot from train tracks. See also: Man Falls on Train Tracks While Talking on Cellphone [VIDEO] Santa Barbara … [Link]
Slashdot » Texas Health Worker Tests Positive For Ebola
Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person to have been diagnosed in the U.S. with Ebola, and who subsequently died of the disease, was treated at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Now, in a second diagnosis for the U.S, an unidentified health-care worker from the hospital has tested positive for Ebola as well. According to the linked Reuters story, Texas … [Link]
Mashable » 21 Cosplayers Doing Everyday Things
Nothing to see here, folks — it's just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, enjoying a six-inch sub. Even superheroes need a break from fighting crime, and cosplayers need a break from posing for pictures and walking the massive convention center at New York Comic Con. Take these characters out of the fandom bubble and into the real world, and it's the perfect … [Link]
Slashdot » ChromeOS Will No Longer Support Ext2/3/4 On External Drives/SD Cards
An anonymous reader writes Chrome OS is based on the Linux kernel and designed by Google to work with web applications and installed applications. Chromebook is one of the best selling laptops on Amazon. However, devs decided to drop support for ext2/3/4 on external drivers and SD card. It seems that ChromiumOS developers can't implement a script or feature to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2014 Cosplay in Pictures – Saturday [Gallery]
Yesterday was the biggest day at New York Comic Con 2014, and as it always is the case on Saturdays, the number of cosplayers strolling around the con’s floor exploded! Once again, Rich from Aggressive Comix was there to take pictures for us. I have also added a few cc-licensed pictures of Flickr user Docking Bay 93 to complete the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 84% Off Select Joss Whedon Series
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 84% off on select Joss Whedon series, including Firefly (just $14.49 on blu-ray!) and Dollhouse, both on DVD and on Blu-Ray. [Up to 84% Off Select Joss Whedon Series] [Link]
Mashable » Tomb Remains Confirmed as Alexander the Great's Father
A team of Greek researchers has confirmed that bones found in a two-chambered royal tomb at Vergina, a town some 100 miles away from Amphipolis's mysterious burial mound, indeed belong to the Macedonian King Philip II, Alexander the Great's father. The anthropological investigation examined 350 bones and fragments found in two larnakes, or caskets, of the tomb. It uncovered pathologies, activity … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gorgeous Hand-Painted TARDIS Shoes [Pics]
At $138.03, these TARDIS-inpired shoes might be a little pricey, but they’re hand-painted and you can be pretty sure you won’t end up facing someone who has the same pair as you! The design of these shoes is inspired by the Doctor Who series 8 title sequence featuring clocks and cogs and the tardis. The shoes are painted with acrylic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gaming Journalists These Days… [Comic]
Yep, that pretty much sums it up. [Via Memebase] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » !!RENEGADE!! – ACTION, ADVENTURE, ROMANCE all here for you in 3 minutes! [Short Film]
From Michael Cavanaugh: Renegade is an homage to the 1940’s American pulp magazines, like Thrilling Wonder Stories, Terror Tales and Thrilling Mysterys. These magazines featured cover art by artist like Rudolph Belarski, Tom Blame and Earle Bergey who often drew thinly clothed heros and heroines fighting off mad scientist, druids, henchmen and goblins. Renegade is Pulp comic fun, with classic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Spider-Man and his Amazing Threads: The Many Costumes of Spider-Man [Infographic]
The many and varied costumes of Spider-Man, from the lost prototype dating back to 1962 up to today’s version in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Which one is your favorite? Are there any costumes missing from this infographic? Let us know in the comments below! Infographic by Halloweencostumes.com. Oh, and if you’re reading this from the front page, be sure to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Where Do Genes Come From? [Science Video]
When life emerged on Earth about 4 billion years ago, the earliest microbes had a set of basic genes that succeeded in keeping them alive. In the age of humans and other large organisms, there are a lot more genes to go around. Where did all of those new genes come from? Carl Zimmer examines the mutation and multiplication of … [Link]
Slashdot » The Cult of Elon Musk Shines With Steve Jobs' Aura
HughPickens.com writes Alan Boyle writes that over the years, Elon Musk's showmanship, straight-ahead smarts and far-out ideas have earned him a following that spans the geek spectrum — to the point that some observers see glimmers of the aura that once surrounded Apple's Steve Jobs. "To me, it feels like he's the most obvious inheritor of Steve Jobs' mantle," says … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virtual reality throws you in at the deep end
The latest prototype of virtual reality headset Oculus Rift allows you to step right into the movies you watch and the games you play 
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Mashable » 2nd Ebola Case in Texas: Health Worker Was Wearing Protective Gear
DALLAS — A Texas health care worker who was in full protective gear while providing hospital care for an Ebola patient who later died has tested positive for the virus and is in stable condition, health officials said Sunday. If the preliminary diagnosis is confirmed, it would be the first known case of the disease being contracted or transmitted in the … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Hader's Return to 'SNL' Was Everything We Hoped It Would Be
There’s always an excited buzz that surrounds the return of an SNL alum to the stage that made them famous, and Bill Hader's scheduled homecoming was no exception Would he bring Stefon? Would he bring back Herb Welch? Would he don a bald cap and give us James Carville? Yes, yes, and no, as it turns out — with several surprises … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Nowhere to hide: the danger of satellite spies
The next generation of surveillance is already here and will redefine what we mean by public space 
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Slashdot » China Bans "Human Fresh Searching"
hackingbear writes The Supreme People's Court, China's top court, has outlined the liabilities of network service providers in a document on the handling of online personal rights violation cases. "Rights violators usually hide in the dark online. They post harmful information out of the blue, and victims just can't be certain whom they should accuse when they want to bring … [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' Books Jim Carrey As Host
Jim Carrey is coming back for his third turn as Saturday Night Live host The actor's return to the show has been rumored since late last month, but officially confirmed during Saturday's episode, hosted by Bill Hader See also: 'Crazy Funny': Comedy World Remembers Jan Hooks on Twitter Carrey, whose movie Dumb and Dumber To comes out Nov. 14, will host … [Link]
Mashable » Lip-Sync Proposal Video Is Made of All The Swoons
This video might as well have been sponsored by Kleenex. Flash Mob Lip-Sync proposal videos never get old and we refuse to not get a case of the vapors whilst watching them. Today's FMLSP video comes from the team at NBC's Marry Me who helped a real life bachelor, Bret, stage the perfect engagement to his girlfriend, Jovan. Marry Me … [Link]
Mashable » 13 Spooky Stories to Keep You Up at Night
If you've ever felt the suspense of chanting "Bloody Mary" to your bathroom mirror in the dark, you know there are few things that can top the gripping fear of a face appearing. No time calls for more freakish thrills better than Halloween. From the murderous clown in Stephen King's It to the treacherous Martians in H.G. Wells' War of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Snowden's Tough Advice For Guarding Privacy
While urging policy reform as more important than per-person safeguards, Edward Snowden had a few pieces of advice on maintaining online privacy for attendees at Saturday's New Yorker Festival. As reported by TechCrunch, Snowden's ideas for avoiding online intrusions (delivered via video link) sound simple enough, but may not be easy for anyone who relies on Google, Facebook, or Dropbox, … [Link]
Mashable » Enjoy All Fall Has to Offer at Food Festivals Around the U.S.
The air is crisp, the leaves are colorful and the food festivals are plentiful. Fall is upon us and there are feasts to be had all around the country. This is the season for enjoying smoked sausages in Brooklyn, or escaping the East Coast chill with wine tasting in California. See also: 15 Sticky Photos of Amsterdam's Tomato Fest These fall … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Brown's Mother Leads 'Ferguson October' Protest
The mother of the slain Missouri teenager whose death has sparked a movement led hundreds of protesters marching along West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson—the site of tear gas and tanks two months ago—on Saturday night, as the crowd demanded justice for her son, Michael Brown In addition to asking protesters to refrain from agitating police, who remained stoic Friday night when … [Link]
Mashable » No Risk, No Reward: The Power of Risk Taking for Your Career
“If you're not taking risks in your career," says Valerie Oswalt, vice president of sales, west area for Mondelēz International, "you might actually be creating more risk for yourself." For Oswalt, the chance to make a risky career move arrived when she accepted a role working on a project in an undefined, new area. There was a lot of risk, as … [Link]
Mashable » Stick an iPad on a Segway and What Do You Get? An Airport Robot
A robot on wheels with an iPad for a head is the latest addition to the Indianapolis International Airport's guest services staff The so-called Double Robot is meant to enhance customer relations at an airport that serves more than 7 million travelers each year, according to a statement from the Indianapolis Airport Authority. The robot features a customer service worker's … [Link]
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