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 » The Problem With Positive Thinking
An anonymous reader writes: The NY Times explains research into how our mindset can influence results. The common refrain when striving for a goal is to stay positive and imagine success — people say this will help you accomplish what you want. But a series of psychological experiments show such thinking tends to have exactly the opposite effect. "In a … [Link]
Mashable » Google Inbox Users Can Now Invite Others to Join
If you're still waiting for an invite to Inbox, Google's new app that rethinks email, we have good news: Just bug your friends who already have it. The service, which is still in beta, rolled out to limited users on Wednesday. Users who emailed inbox@google.com could request an invitation, but only Google employees had the ability to invite others. But now, … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Do I Make a High-Spec PC Waterproof?
jimwormold writes: I need to build a system for outdoor use, capable of withstanding a high pressure water jet! "Embedded PC," I hear you cry. Well, ideally yes. However, the system does a fair bit of number crunching on a GPU (GTX970) and there don't appear to be any such embedded systems available. The perfect solution will be as small … [Link]
Slashdot » Building All the Major Open-Source Web Browsers
An anonymous reader writes: Cristophe de Dinechin, long-time software developer, has an interesting article on the processes involved in building the major browsers. From the article: "Mozilla Firefox, Chromium (the open-source variant of Chrome) and WebKit (the basis for Safari) are all great examples of open-source software. The Qt project has a simple webkit-based web browser in their examples. So … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter Acquires Twitpic's Archive, Saga Finally Ends
Twitter has acquired Twitpic's website and photo archive. "I'm happy to announce that we have reached an agreement with Twitter to give them the Twitpic domain and photo archive, thus keeping the photos and links alive for the time being," Twitpic creator Noah Everett announced Saturday in a blog post. "Twitter shares our goal of protecting our users and this data." … [Link]
Mashable » Top Dogs Showcase Costumes at 2014 Tompkins Square Halloween Parade
New York's finest pups marched around in their best costumes Saturday for the 24th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. Presented by Beggin' Strips dog treats, the event featured hundreds of pooches dressed up in creative costumes See also: 50 Purrfect Halloween Costume Ideas for Your Pet Top dog wins "Best in Show" and total bragging rights at the dog park. … [Link]
Slashdot » New Oculus SDK Adds Experimental Linux Support and Unity Free For Rift Headset
An anonymous reader writes: Oculus, creator of the Rift VR headset, has released a new version of their SDK which brings with it long sought-after support for Linux, which the company says is "experimental." Linux support was previously unavailable since the launch of the company's second development kit, the DK2. The latest SDK update also adds support for Unity Free, … [Link]
Mashable » Gnaw, Really? Serial Biter Luis Suarez Makes Barcelona Debut After Ban
Luis Suarez wasted no time making an impact in his first match for FC Barcelona after finishing a four-month ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup this summer. Suarez was in Barcelona's starting lineup alongside fellow soccer megastars Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. for the the club's "El Clasico" rivalry match against hated Real Madrid on Saturday afternoon. He … [Link]
Mashable » 13 Ferocious Hybrid Animals to Creep You Out
The first scientist to examine the platypus believed it was a hoax, but the creepy animal was not a hybrid of a duck, beaver and otter — it turned out to be real. In addition to the living, breathing platypus, there are plenty of fictional hybrid animals dreamed up by digital artists with Photoshop skills and too much time on their … [Link]
Slashdot » FCC Postpones Spectrum Auction Until 2016
An anonymous reader writes: 2014 was supposed to be the year broadcasters would be allowed to sell off their unused spectrum to mobile carriers. That got pushed back to 2015 in December, and now the Federal Communications Commission has bumped it to 2016 in the face of a lawsuit from the National Association of Broadcasters. The FCC says the legal … [Link]
Mashable » The World Series: A Marathon on the Field and Online
SAN FRANCISCO — In the bottom of the second inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Friday night, Hunter Pence of the home team Giants smacked a pitch from Jeremy Guthrie of the Kansas City Royals into the infield. He sprinted toward first base "That's a base hit," Bryan Srabian muttered reflexively from far up in the stands along … [Link]
Slashdot » EU Sets Goal To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 40% By 2030
An anonymous reader writes: The 28 nations in the European Union agreed Friday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% (going by 1990 levels) by the year 2030. The deal received widespread criticism; industry bosses said the 2030 targets were too extreme, while many environmental groups said the goals weren't ambitious enough. The deal requires each nation to achieve the goal … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What is the Difference: Wisdom vs. Knowledge [Comic]
Yep, that sums it up pretty nicely. [Source: Jeremy Kaye – Up and Out Comics | Like Up and Out on Facebook] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Gotham Quaterly is Here! [Pic]
My Facebook pal, Carlos Blanchard, did this, and I thought you guys would dig it, so here you go: Introducing the new Gotham Quarterly Magazine! Photographer: Templar Digital Model: Mad Mel Madigan Edit: Carlos Blanchard [Link]
Mashable » New Jersey Health Care Worker Tests Negative for Ebola in Initial Test, Criticizes Treatment
A health care worker with a recent history of treating Ebola patients in West Africa, and who was quarantined, has tested negative for the disease in a preliminary test, the New Jersey Department of Health announced Saturday. The patient arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday. The individual had no symptoms upon arrival, but later developed a fever while quarantined … [Link]
Slashdot » High Speed Evolution
Taco Cowboy writes: Normally, the term "evolution" implicitly refers to super-long time frames. However, in the case of lizards on Florida islands, evolution seems to have shifted into a higher gear. Researchers have documented noticeable changes in a native species over a period of just 15 years, after an invading species altered their behavior (abstract). "After contact with the invasive … [Link]
Mashable » Fallen Canadian Soldier's Emotional Journey Home
The procession for the body of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo traveled from Ottawa to the fallen Canadian soldier's hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, along the Highway of Heroes on Friday Renamed in 2007, the highway is a stretch of Ontario's Highway 401 that runs from Trenton, Ontario, to Toronto, and commemorates Canadian soldiers who have died, according to CTV News See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What if the Moon was an Actual Disco Ball? [Science Video]
Here is what the moon would look like if it was an actual disco ball and was orbiting the earth at a distance of 420 km. Unfortunately, if the “disco ball” moon was at the real distance of the current moon, we wouldn’t see it, that’s why we need to bring it at the distance of the ISS. [Vsauce | … [Link]
Mashable » 40 Hidden Messages in Famous Brand Logos
A killer logo design is clever, but subtle. From FedEx's famous purple-and-orange logo to NBC's colorful peacock, successful branding often features clever hidden messages within minimalist designs. And while the price to create a trademark symbol varies between companies (Nike famously paid only $35 for its iconic "swoosh"), designs that cleverly convey a brand's identity is at the core of every … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Bruce, Bassist for Supergroup Cream, Dead at 71
Jack Bruce, the bassist for legendary rock supergroup Cream, has died. He was 71 Bruce's family announced his death via Facebook and the musician's official website. "It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad and all-round legend," the statement said. "The world of music will be a poorer place without … [Link]
Slashdot » Italian Supreme Court Bans the 'Microsoft Tax'
An anonymous reader writes: In a post at the Free Software Foundation, lawyer Marco Ciurcina reports that the Italian Supreme Court has ruled the practice of forcing users to pay for a Windows license when they buy a new PC is illegal. Manufacturers in Italy are now legally obligated to refund that money if a buyer wants to put GNU/Linux … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How do germs spread (and why do they make us sick)? [Science]
Germs are found on almost every surface we come in contact with, which makes it incredibly common for our bodies to be exposed to them. But why are some of these germs relatively harmless, while others can be fatal? Yannay Khaikan and Nicole Mideo explore this question by examining germs’ varying modes of transmission. [TED-Ed] [Link]
Mashable » Living With an Ocelot. In a Manhattan Apartment.
Photographer Al Fenn Visited the Manhattan apartment home of Si and Meg Merrill. Fenn was on assignment for LIFE magazine to do a photo essay on living with an ocelot. More correctly a tree ocelot, also known as a margay, a smaller, lighter, tree-dwelling cousin of the true ocelot. The Merrills had bought "Montezuma" – or Monte – a little over … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Engineer Cancer-Killing Stem Cells
SternisheFan writes with news that medical researchers from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have successfully cultivated stem cells that will kill brain cancer cells in mice without damaging healthy cells. "They used genetic engineering to make stem cells that spewed out cancer-killing toxins, but, crucially, were also able to resist the effects of the poison they were producing. … [Link]
Mashable » Drones Are Now Helping Fight Malaria in Malaysia
In a remote area of Southeast Asia, drones are fighting a battle — not against terrorists or insurgents, but against infectious disease. Researchers on the island of Borneo are using flying robots to map out areas affected by a type of malaria parasite (Plasmodium knowlesi), which most commonly infects macaque monkeys. In recent years, public health officials in the Malaysian state … [Link]
Mashable » 33 Last-Minute Couples Costumes You Can Pull Off in a Pinch
October is not a good month for procrastinators. Although it seemed like just yesterday you and your significant other, best friend or favorite sibling were chilling at the beach, Halloween is just around the corner and you still haven't figured out the perfect couples costume. It's time to put your heads together to come up with a clever solution — and … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Steps to a Successful Career Change
More than a decade ago, I made a career pivot from corporate communications director to almost-all-commission recruiter. I took uncalculated risks and managed just about every aspect of the transition in a haphazard manner. Fortunately, I got lucky. It all worked out. But looking back, I can't help but think to myself, "Dude. That was reckless." This, after all, was my … [Link]
Slashdot » CHP Officers Steal, Forward Nude Pictures From Arrestee Smartphones
sabri writes: Following the initial suspension of a California Highway Patrol officer earlier this week, news has come out that the CHP has an entire ring of officers who steal and subsequently share nude pictures. The nudes are stolen from women who are arrested or stopped. Officer Sean Harrington of Martinez reportedly confessed to stealing explicit photos from the suspect's … [Link]
Mashable » WHO: Number of Ebola-Linked Cases Passes 10,000, Nearly 5,000 Dead
DAKAR, Senegal — More than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola, according to figures released Saturday by the World Health Organization, as the outbreak continues to spread. Of those cases, 4,922 people have died. See also: Eyewitness to Hell: Life in Ebola-Ravaged Liberia The Ebola epidemic in West Africa is the largest-ever outbreak of the disease, with a rapidly rising … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Hard Truths From the Person Reading Your Resume
Resumes are very personal documents. In fact, whenever I'm reviewing a resume, I always ask permission before I mark it up. Who am I to edit your life's work? That said, I can almost guarantee you that the way your career counselor handles your resume is not the way it will be handled once you submit your job applications. After speaking … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Retina 5K iMac Has a Screen That Can Stop Traffic
There is a lot to like about Apple's 27-inch iMac With Retina 5K Display. In addition to having the fastest processor that Apple's ever put in an iMac as well as a super-slim frame, the Retina 5K iMac is stunning with a 5,120 x 2,880 display that seems to defy reality with its clarity and picture depth. Retina, Apple's branding … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hocus Pocus' Was Originally Titled 'Disney's Haunted House'
There’s still a world of facts we don't know about Hocus Pocus. For instance, it wasn't even going to be called Hocus Pocus. Originally, it was titled Disney's Haunted House, says Mick Garris, the film's writer and co-executive producer, in an interview with Mashable. It was supposed to go straight to TV, as part of the Disney Channel Original Movie series. … [Link]
Mashable » 1,000 Hungry Polar Bears Assemble for Annual Migration
You’re no longer allowed to complain that there's nothing to watch on TV or Netflix — the polar bears are back. Explore.org's live streams capture the annual migration of polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada — a.k.a. the Polar Bear Capital of the World — and they're now available for your nature-loving viewing pleasure See also: Meet the Filmmaker Who Is … [Link]
Slashdot » Ballmer Says Amazon Isn't a "Real Business"
theodp writes According to Steve Ballmer, Amazon.com is not a real business. "They make no money," Ballmer said on the Charlie Rose Show. "In my world, you're not a real business until you make some money. I have a hard time with businesses that don't make money at some point." Ballmer's comments come as Amazon posted a $437 million loss … [Link]
Mashable » When Hipster Style Meets High Fashion, Everything Is Ironic
Irony is so chic these days Over the past few years, streetwear designers have created an influx of items that make fun of high-fashion overlords. Brands like Comme des Garçons, Chanel and Prada are on the receiving end of countless parodies in the form of hats, shirts and hoodies. Mocking everything from the brand's name to its logo, ironic fashion items … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Legalise online protests to safeguard democracy
Internet law needs reform, because criminalising online activism undermines democracy and freedom of speech, says media researcher Molly Sauter 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Gremlins,’ ‘Fargo’ Christmas Sweaters Available For Pre-Order [PICS]
Nothing says “Christmas” like murder and mayhem! These officially licensed knit sweaters are available for pre-order for $85. Shipping begins in early December, and sizes Small thru 3XL are available. 
[via Mondo Tees] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 47% Off Estes 4609 Syncro X Nano R/C Quadcopter – $31.90
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Estes 4609 Syncro X Nano R/C Quadcopter for just $31.90. That’s 47% off the quadcopter’s regular list price of $59.99. Introducing the Estes Syncro! The smallest Quadcopter in the World that’s ready for action right out of the box. It’s so small, it fits easily in the palm of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rebel Galaxy [Game Trailer]
Now that is the kind of game I like! Rebel Galaxy is a space adventure game featuring epic battles, alliances, trading and more! There’s no specific date mentioned apart from the fact that it will be released in 2015 for PC (Steam) and PS4. [Rebel Galaxy | Via TA] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Adventures of MooseBox and CatBox [Short Animated Film]
This fantastic short animated film by Mike Scott features a moose and his pal “Cat Box” on a mission to save Princess Burger from the clutches of the evil Dr. Hipster. Check it out! [Nickelodeon International] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Beat Down Boogie’s Super Fun NYCC Cosplay Music Video
My friends over at Beat Down Boogie just released their video from NYCC, and as usual, it’s totally fantastic! Check it out! [Beat Down Boogie] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Custom Painted Link-Inspired Chucks Look Amazing [Pic]
Part Link, part Dark Link, all awesome. These costume painted Link-inspired chucks by Bobsmade are everything except boring. They’re original, colorful, and nothing short of gorgeous. Interested in having a pair made for you? Be sure to visit bobsmade.com and check out what the site has to offer! [Bobsmade | Via FG] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » CHUG, CHUG, CHUG: ‘Game of Thrones’ Winedrinking Supercut [VIDEO]
A Lannister may always pay his debts…but he probably also pees on himself a lot, too. Jus’ sayin’. [via The AV Club] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » It’s Caturday: LeVar Purrton Cosplays as Star Trek’s Geordi La Forge [Pic]
Adorable, isn’t he? [Source: Shadowkatt on Instagram | Via Neatorama] [Link]
Slashdot » Google Search Finally Adds Information About Video Games
An anonymous reader writes Google has expanded its search engine with the capability to recognize video games. If your query references a game, a new Knowledge Graph panel on the right-hand side of Google's search results page will offer more information, including the series it belongs to, initial release date, supported platforms, developers, publishers, designers, and even review scores. Google … [Link]
Mashable » Vine Personality Curtis Lepore Dropped From Rainn Wilson TV Project After Backlash
Rainn Wilson's SoulPancake has severed ties with well-known Vine personality Curtis Lepore after backlash surrounding Leopre's casting in an upcoming TV project from the Office alum's production company. Earlier this week, Wilson announced plans for the first scripted TV comedy featuring an ensemble cast of Vine stars. The half-hour show, titled Hollywood and Vine, was set to star Jerry Purpdrank, Lele … [Link]
Mashable » Fall TV's First Cancelled Show Is…
It turns out love was not in the air between ABC and the fall TV season's first axed show, Manhattan Love Story The network's decision to ax the show, of course, comes as no surprise See also: Go Behind the Set of CW's 'The Flash' In just four airings, Love Story, starring former America's Next Top Model contestant Analeigh Tipton and … [Link]
Slashdot » Peter Kuran:Visual Effects Artist and Atomic Bomb Archivist
Lasrick links to this interview with Peter Kuran, an animator of the original Star Wars and legendary visual effects artist, writing If you saw the recent remake of Godzilla, you saw stock footage from Atom Central, known on YouTube as 'the atomic bomb channel.' Atom Central is the brainchild of Kuran, who among his many talents is an expert on … [Link]
Slashdot » OwnCloud Dev Requests Removal From Ubuntu Repos Over Security Holes
operator_error notes a report that ownCloud developer Lukas Reschke has emailed the Ubuntu Devel mailing list to request that ownCloud (server) be removed from the Ubuntu repositories because it contains "multiple critical security bugs for which no fixes have been backported," through which an attacker could "gain complete control [of] the web server process." From the article: However, packages can't … [Link]
Mashable » Seattle School Shooting Gunman Was Homecoming Royalty
MARYSVILLE, Wash. — A student recently crowned freshman class Homecoming prince walked into his Seattle-area high school cafeteria Friday and opened fire, killing one person and shooting several others in the head before turning the gun on himself, officials and witnesses said. Students said the gunman was staring at students as he shot them inside the cafeteria at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. … [Link]
Mashable » Jack-o'-Lanterns: They're Just Like Us
Not even your average Halloween pumpkin can deny the allure of social media or online dating. It's hard out there for a gourd. Read more…More about Humor, Halloween, Funny, Watercooler, and Comics [Link]
Mashable » The 9 Most Absurd Political Ads of the 2014 Election Season
With midterm elections less than two weeks away, the number of campaign ads being played on national television is heating up Spending on advertising is set to surpass $1 billion for this election cycle, according to the Wesleyan Media Project, with interest groups accounting for an all-time high of senate airings See also: The Midterm Elections Are Worth Your Attention. Here's … [Link]
Slashdot » A Low Cost, Open Source Geiger Counter (Video)
Sawaiz Syed's LinkedIn page says he's a "Hardware Developer at GSU [Georgia State University], Department of Physics." That's a great workplace for someone who designs low cost radiation detectors that can be air-dropped into an area where there has been a nuclear accident (or a nuclear attack; or a nuclear terrorist act) and read remotely by a flying drone or … [Link]
Mashable » Google Exec Breaks Space Jump Record With Nearly 26-Mile Free Fall
Alan Eustace, a senior vice president at Google, broke Felix Baumgartner's two-year-old world record for highest altitude free-fall jump on Friday morning when he parachuted from a balloon near the top of the stratosphere, free-falling from a height of nearly 26 miles and breaking the sound barrier in the process. The New York Times reported that Eustace, 57, ascended to the … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Now Makes Money From Surface Line, Q1 Sales Reach Almost $1 Billion
SmartAboutThings writes Microsoft has recently published its Q1 fiscal 2015 earnings report, disclosing that it has made $4.5 billion in net income on $23.20 billion in revenue. According to the report, revenue has increased by $4.67 billion, compared to $18.53 billion from the same period last year. However, net income has decreased 14 percent compared to last year's $5.24 billion … [Link]
Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch Trying to Walk Like Beyonce Is the Best Thing You'll See Today
Prepare to have your love for Benedict Cumberbatch grow ten folds Because what is a REAL man, if not one who attempts to walk like Beyoncé on a television show? See also: Benedict Cumberbatch as 'Hamlet' Sells 100,000 Tickets in Mere Minutes Yes, that's exactly what happened on an episode of The Graham Norton Show after comedian Miranda Hart began … [Link]
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