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 » Why scientists are in a love-hate relationship with 'Interstellar'
Christopher Nolan's new film, Interstellar, has already gobbled up $17 million at the box office, and is expected to gross over $50 million this weekend. Interstellar, which follows a group of astronauts who go through a wormhole in an attempt to find a new habitable planet to save mankind, is playing in no less than six different formats at theaters across … [Link]
Slashdot » fMRI Data Reveals How Many Parallel Processes Run In the Brain
New submitter xgeorgio writes: From MIT Technology Review: "The human brain carries out many tasks at the same time, but how many? Now fMRI data has revealed just how parallel gray matter is. … Although the analysis is complex, the outcome is simple to state. Georgiou says independent component analysis reveals that about 50 independent processes are at work in … [Link]
Slashdot » Computer Scientists Ask Supreme Court To Rule APIs Can't Be Copyrighted
An anonymous reader writes: The EFF, representing a coalition of computer scientists, filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court yesterday hoping for a ruling that APIs can't be copyrighted. The names backing the brief include Bjarne Stroustrup, Ken Thompson, Guido van Rossum, and many other luminaries. "The brief explains that the freedom to re-implement and extend existing APIs has … [Link]
Mashable » Injury-ravaged Steve Nash posts candid letter for Lakers fans after controversy
Father Time, as they say, is undefeated Two-time NBA MVP, eight-time all-star and all-around class act Steve Nash's sterling career is fading toward a sad end. A succession of injuries have robbed him of his ability to play basketball, forcing the 40-year-old point guard to sit out the final year of a contract that brought him to the Los Angeles … [Link]
Mashable » Drone photo offers aerial view of Russia's secretive Kremlin
Penetrating the veil of security in Russia is a feat rarely accomplished by even the greatest spymasters, but one lone photographer equipped with a drone managed to do just that. New Zealand photographer Amos Chapple posted an aerial image of the Kremlin, Moscow's closely guarded seat of power and official residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, to Reddit on Friday. The … [Link]
Slashdot » Codecademy's ReSkillUSA: Gestation Period For New Developers Is 3 Months
theodp writes: TechCrunch reports that Codecademy has teamed up with online and offline coding schools to create ReskillUSA. "3 months," explains ReskillUSA's website, is "how long it takes a dedicated beginner to learn the skills to qualify for computing and web development jobs." TechCrunch's Anthony Ha explains,"By teaming up with other organizations, Codecademy is also hoping to convince employers that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Much do They Profit from That: From the iPhone to Mcdonald’s Double Cheeseburger
Making billions, 6 cents at a time… Except for Apple of course. [Buzzfeed] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Doctor Who Nighttime Doctor T-Shirt
An awesome shirt that fits perfectly with my newfound Doctor Who addiction. Available in many sizes (small to 2XL) and styles. 
[Doctor Who Nighttime Doctor T-Shirt] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Slightly Disturbing Human Body Facts That Will Make You Feel Weird
When looked upon close, people’s bodies are slightly disturbing… [BuzzFeedBlue] [Link]
Slashdot » Does Watson Have the Answer To Big Blue's Uncertain Future?
HughPickens.com writes: IBM has recently delivered a string of disappointing quarters, and announced recently that it would take a multibillion-dollar hit to offload its struggling chip business. But Will Knight writes at MIT Technology Review that Watson may have the answer to IBM's uncertain future. IBM's vast research department was recently reorganized to ramp up efforts related to cognitive computing. … [Link]
Mashable » Doritos-flavored Mountain Dew is a thing that apparently exists
Neckbeards, rejoice. PepsiCo heard you like Doritos chips and Mountain Dew soda, so they took Doritos flavor and put it in your Mountain Dew. Yes, seriously See also: 22 Victorious Accomplishments in Stoner Engineering The dastardly concoction was spotted by a Reddit user called, perfectly, joes_nipples, at Kent State University. Better yet, said concoction is apparently being called Dewitos. Just look … [Link]
Mashable » Alaska storm becomes strongest in Bering Sea history
A massive storm in the Bering Sea, off the western Alaska coast and to the east of Russia, strengthened enough to be considered the strongest storm that the turbulent region has ever seen. It may not be an official record, however, as the minimum central pressure of 924 millibars (mb) was estimated by meteorologists, since the storm is over the open … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Singular: A Movie About Being Superpowerless in a World Where Everyone is Gifted [Video]
Columbian movie producer Esteban Orozco just sent me this cool short film featuring a teenager without superpowers living in a world where everyone has one. Here’s the synopsis: In an America where everyone has superpowers, Andy, the only kid who doesn’t have one, struggles to escape a group of bullies led by Sofia, who just wants to make Andy’s life … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science of Lying [Video]
We hear anywhere from 10 to 200 lies a day. And although we’ve spent much of our history coming up with ways to detect these lies by tracking physiological changes in their tellers, these methods have proved unreliable. Is there a more direct approach? Noah Zandan uses some famous examples of lying to illustrate how we might use communications science … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Could comets be the source of life on Earth? [Science Video]
While comets were historically thought to be ill omens of war and famine, recent science has revealed that these celestial wonders actually contain amino acids, the building blocks of life on Earth. Justin Dowd explores the implications of this magnificent discovery. [Ted Ed] [Link]
Mashable » Berlin commemorates fall of the wall with 8,000-balloon light installation
Fans of Berlin's famously innovative art scene received an especially unique treat this weekend to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The German capital installed 8,000 LED-illuminated balloons mounted along 10 miles of what once was the border that separated East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War See also: Before the Berlin Wall, … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon's Echo Chamber
An anonymous reader writes: The announcement this Thursday of another dubious piece of hardware from Amazon led Dustin Curtis to write an article critical of Amazon's hardware strategy, saying the company just doesn't understand what makes a device good or bad. Curtis says, "With Amazon.com, it can heavily and successfully promote and sell its products, giving it false indicators of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Tampon Container [Comic]
I’ve been known to be stupidly literal like that on occasions. 🙂 [Source: Jim Benton – Dr. Sheila's Robot] [Link]
Mashable » By removing one letter from movie titles, the entire plot changes
Sometimes one letter makes a huge difference A Reddit thread in which users changed movie plots by removing one letter from the title inspired illustrator Austin Light's latest series of drawings. See also: 15-Year-Old Lego Genius Animates Movie Scenes in Brick Form "I wanted to participate in Inktober, the event started by artist Jake Parker that challenges artists to do an … [Link]
Slashdot » Joey Hess Resigns From Debian
An anonymous reader writes: Long-time Debian developer Joey Hess has posted a resignation letter to the Debian mailing list. Hess was a big part of the development of the Debian installer, debhelper, Alien, and other systems. He says, "It's become abundantly clear that this is no longer the project I originally joined in 1996. We've made some good things, and … [Link]
Mashable » Obama nominates prosecutor Loretta Lynch to be next attorney general
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama has chosen federal prosecutor Loretta Lynch to be the next attorney general, sending a Washington outsider as a high-profile confirmation test amid a power shift in the Senate See also: 5 things to know about attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch Obama announced Lynch's nomination Saturday at a White House event that was quickly arranged after … [Link]
Mashable » 20 great holiday gifts that will tickle anyone's funny bone
The greatest gift is the gift of laughter, but you should still get people a real present. Just in case. During the holiday season, give your friends and family a good chuckle, but also get them something they'll enjoy. Quirky gifts are great, but not everyone can appreciate gags like fake poop and whoopie cushions. See also: 10 Geeky Stocking Stuffers … [Link]
Mashable » HTC One M8 still tastes great in Windows flavor
A good Windows Phone is hard to find. Actually, scratch that — a good Windows Phone that doesn’t also happen to have a big Nokia logo on the back is hard to find. The mobile operating system has become virtually synonymous with the Finnish handset maker, a marriage of convenience made legal when Microsoft picked up the phone company earlier … [Link]
Slashdot » When We Don't Like the Solution, We Deny the Problem
Ichijo writes: A new study (abstract) from Duke University tested whether the desirability of a solution affects beliefs in the existence of the associated problem. Researchers found that 'yes, people will deny the problem when they don't like the solution. Quoting: "Participants in the experiment, including both self-identified Republicans and Democrats, read a statement asserting that global temperatures will rise … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. says North Korea releases 2 detained Americans
WASHINGTON — The two remaining Americans who had been held in North Korea have been released, and are on their way home, U.S. officials said Saturday. A spokesperson for Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Clapper was accompanying Americans Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller on their journey back to the United States. Clapper traveled to North Korea as a presidential … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk's Next Mission: Internet Satellites
An anonymous reader writes: According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk is looking at a new project: smaller, cheaper satellites that can provide internet access for people all across the world. "Mr. Musk is working with Greg Wyler, a satellite-industry veteran and former Google Inc. executive, these people said. Mr. Wyler founded WorldVu Satellites Ltd., which … [Link]
Mashable » Dallas reaches end of Ebola monitoring period
DALLAS — Dallas calmly marked the end of its Ebola crisis on Friday when the last of the 177 people who were being monitored for symptoms of the deadly virus were cleared at midnight. Thirty-eight days after Thomas Eric Duncan was diagnosed with Ebola in a local hospital, officials expressed relief and resolve that they were prepared if anything similar — … [Link]
Mashable » Rescue dogs that got a second chance at life
It takes a little patience and a huge heart to rescue a dog in need, but giving an animal a new start is incredibly rewarding. According to the American Kennel Club Rescue Network, the country’s largest network of dog rescue groups, the top three reasons owners surrender a dog are change of lifestyle, a breed that's not the right fit and … [Link]
Mashable » Corvette refurbished after being damaged in freak museum sinkhole
A Corvette restored after being damaged by a freak sinkhole at a Corvette museum early this year went on display Monday, much to the delight of car enthusiasts. The 2009 ZR1 Blue Devil, which was one of eight cars damaged after being swallowed by a sinkhole, was on display this week at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association show in Las Vegas. … [Link]
Slashdot » Americans Rejoice At Lower Gas Prices
HughPickens.com writes Drivers across America are rejoicing at falling gasoline prices as pumps across the country dip below $3 a gallon. According to Sharon E. Burke while it's nice to get the break at the gas pump and the economic benefits of an energy boom at home, the national security price of oil remains high and the United States should … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Amazing Countdown to Black Friday Deals!
Here are some great deals we stumbled on today! -Up to 70% Off Select Kingston MicroSD Cards -How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You by The Oatmeal (Kindle) – $8.87 $1.77 (88% Off) -How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You by The Oatmeal (Paperpack) (Includes pull-out poster!) – $14.99 $8.99 (40% Off) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cool Tee: Always Be Yourself Unless…
From Superhero Stuff: The 100% cotton Batman Be Yourself Unless T-Shirt will spell out some very important life lessons. Sure, they’ve been beating into our heads how important being one’s self is but they never really address if one could be Batman in Kindergarten. If they had, the course of our lives might have been slightly different! [Always be Yourself … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HERE COMES SPIDER-MAN: The Hilarious, Totally Immature Song [Video]
Warning: Immature humor. Look at them. LOOK! The song was composed by Youtuber Weebl’s Stuff and is based on his experiences at London MCM Comic Con. [Weebl's Stuff] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Make this Geektastically Simple Pokemon Bookmark in just 5 steps!
It can also be so much more than a Pokemon bookmark! Just use your imagination! [Source: woemygod | Via] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Dr. Who Tardis Belt Buckle
A belt buckle shaped like the top of the TARDIS, now how awesome is that? The perfect gift for the Doctor Who fan in your life! At 4” by 2.5” and made from a metal with hard enamel coat, the Dr. Who Tardis Belt Buckle may or may not be the way to enter the TARDIS without a key! [The … [Link]
Mashable » 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' recut as a corny '80s action flick
Love Captain America but think his last film was too crisp and modern? No worries, someone recut the film into terrible VHS-era trailer. Complete with soft, fuzzy camera work and a trope-filled plot, the new — or old — version of this 2014 classic will make you long for the decade when every single movie was bad. Corny villains, betrayal, … [Link]
Slashdot » Start-Up Vsenn Emerges From Stealth With Project Ara Modular Phone Competitor
MojoKid writes When Phonebloks visionary Dave Hakkens began evangelizing the idea of a modular phone with interchangeable components, many scoffed at the idea saying it couldn't be done or wasn't commercially feasible, that is until Google stepped up and backed a team of engineers for Project Ara. Ultimately, Project Ara's proof of concept efforts bore fruit and the vision is … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Spotify tools for hardcore music fans
What more could music fans want from an app that contains more than 20 million songs? Quite a bit, it turns out. There are several tools you can use to get more out of using Spotify, whether it's a remote control app that connects your phone and desktop, a website that creates a playlist to relive that incredible show you went … [Link]
Mashable » 15 visually stunning album covers of 2014
Go ahead, judge these albums by their covers Musicians know one of the first chances to hook a fan is with the album artwork. While some opt for simple images of themselves, like some of the year's most popular albums, others get a little more daring. See also: The 6 Worst Things About iTunes Most musicians don't have the luxury of … [Link]
Mashable » Supernovas, ice sculptures and star nurseries: Hubble's stellar 25 years
Nestled in orbit just above Earth's atmosphere — the biggest obstacle to space observation from the ground — the Hubble Space Telescope has been able to capture extraordinary and beautiful images of previously unseen parts of the universe. It has helped scientists test and confirm their theories about things like quasars, dark matter, black holes and the age of our universe. … [Link]
Mashable » 11 travel versions of your favorite home appliances
Not every travel essential is as easy to pack as a hairbrush. Luckily, many home appliances come in miniature versions for living life on the go, including humidifiers, steam irons and even grills. Not only are they easy to carry, but they're also flexible for a variety of environments. See also: 10 Tidy iPhone Cases to Replace Your Wallet Check out … [Link]
Mashable » Astronauts play with a GoPro, 3D camera and water bubble in space
Astronauts get to have all the fun. During an expedition on the International Space Station this past summer, astronauts Steve Swanson, Reid Wiseman and Alexander Gerst had a little bit of fun with a waterproof GoPro, a 3D camera, some water and the lack of gravity. See also: Astronaut's Timelapse Video Shows Europe From Space The resulting video, below, should … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Choosing a Data Warehouse Server System?
New submitter puzzled_decoy writes The company I work has decided to get in on this "big data" thing. We are trying to find a good data warehouse system to host and run analytics on, you guessed it, a bunch of data. Right now we are looking into MSSQL, a company called Domo, and Oracle contacted us. Google BigQuery may be … [Link]
Mashable » Runway collision with stray buffalo badly damages SpiceJet plane
Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet says that its plane hit a buffalo on the runway at Surat airport, causing enough damage it had to cancel flights. "A stray buffalo hit one of our aircraft, flight SG-622 from Surat to New Delhi, carrying 140 passengers and six crew, on take-off roll at Surat airport," an airline spokesman said. "The buffalo was essentially invisible … [Link]
Mashable » Why so serious, Jared Leto? The Oscar winner is up for The Joker
LOS ANGELES — Jared Leto didn't win the Doctor Strange derby, but that doesn't mean he isn't getting … strange. Leto is being eyed for the role of The Joker in Warner BrosSuicide Squad movie, TheWrap reported on Friday night. In DC's Suicide Squad comic, the government gives a group of supervillains a chance to redeem themselves on a mission that's … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. reporter imprisoned in Iran for 108 days could be freed in coming weeks
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has spent more than 100 days in prison in Iran, where he was detained — apparently for no reason — along with his wife and journalist Yeganeh Salehi. Salehi was released on Oct. 6 on bail, while Rezaian, who holds both American and Iranian passports, remains behind bars in solitary confinement in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Lithium APIs Enable Brands to Deliver Tailored Community Experiences
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Mashable » Like your iPhone 6 naked? The SurfacePad is a case for you
There are a lot of cases for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and most are designed to protect the phone from dents, scratches and dings. But some of us prefer to carry our phones without cases — going naked, if you will See also: 11 Sleek iPhone 6 Cases and Accessories Going commando with an expensive smartphone might look … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Supreme Court Urged to Revisit Landmark API Copyright Case by EFF
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has submitted an Amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court of the United States that hopes to overturn a federal court decision reached in May 2014 that deemed the Java API packages were copyrightable. The brief states that May's court ruling poses a disastrous threat to the tech industry, arguing that the freedom to implement … [Link]
Slashdot » Dealer-Installed GPS Tracker Leads To Kidnapper's Arrest in Maryland
New submitter FarnsworthG writes A news story about the capture of a kidnapper mentioned that he was caught because a car dealer had secretly installed a GPS device on his car. Apparently this is becoming common for "buy-here-pay-here" dealers. The devices are sold by Spireon, among many others. Raises interesting privacy questions. FarnsworthG also points to this Jalopnik article condemning … [Link]
Mashable » Suspected killers of missing Mexican students confess to burning some alive
Mexico’s attorney general announced Friday that the 43 students who went missing in September are presumed dead after three gang members confessed to their murders. Jesús Murillo Karam said in a press conference that three detained suspects from the Guerreros Unidos drug gang admitted to executing the students, burning their bodies and throwing the remains into a river. "I am angry, … [Link]
Mashable » Incredible photos show a changed Philippines one year after Super Typhoon Haiyan
Super Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines on Nov. 7, 2013, initially making landfall in Guiuan, on Eastern Samar. The storm then made a devastating trek across the city of Tacloban the next day, where the 190 mile per hour sustained winds and towering storm surge destroying much of the city The death toll from the storm is at least 6,300, with … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the next episode of 'Covert Affairs' with Christopher Gorham and Mashable
After a lengthy break, Covert Affairs returned with a new episode Thursday night that was action-packed, surprise-riddled, and, for one character, deadly That character in question was Tony, a friend of Auggie's (Christopher Gorham) who he suspects was murdered See also: Watch the new episode of 'Gotham' with Robin Lord Taylor and Mashable In the next new episode, directed by Gorham, … [Link]
Mashable » Pointergate! How a local TV station became a national laughingstock
When a local TV news segment gets widely shared on social media, it usually means one of two things: either a journalist swore on air or a cute kid interrupted a live broadcast But in the case of Minneapolis station KSTP, it seems, there's a third way to get noticed: produce a scoop so outrageously thin on reporting you can hear … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Decooda's Linguistic-Analysis API Released to Improve Insights
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Lifehacker » Put Together a Winter Home Emergency Kit
You likely have all sorts of things in your home right now that would serve you well in an emergency, with a few additions and some organization, you'll have a functional kit and contingency plan. Read more… [Link]
Mashable » Walmart is getting ready to launch a Vudu-based Chromecast competitor
Walmart is the latest company trying to attract cord cutters with a video streaming device. The company is going to be releasing its own Chromecast-like streaming dongle that works with the Walmart-owned Vudu platform, according to a Federal Communications Commission filing. See also: Amazon Fire TV vs. Apple TV vs. Roku 3 vs. Chromecast The FCC filing, first spotted by GigaOm, … [Link]
Slashdot » Florida-Based Magic Leap Builds Its Team With Bay Area Hires
Tekla Perry writes Stealthy 'cinematic reality' company Magic Leap may be based in Florida–but it's doing a lot of hiring from the Bay Area, scooping up engineers from Pixar, Google, Apple, and Intel–along with a few Willow Garage alums. And it's got openings for many many more. Are all these folks with long-term Silicon Valley roots really going to move … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West, the football coach?
Kanye West stars as a football coach in rapper Big Sean's video for "I Don't F*ck With You," a fitting role for West since he stars as a music mentor for Big Sean in real life Though the video for the explicit song doesn't feature any rap verses from West, it is produced by West and DJ Mustard and includes a … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters rally for net neutrality in more than 20 U.S. cities
SAN FRANCISCO— People in more than 20 U.S. cities took to the streets Thursday night to protest in response to reports that the Federal Communications Commission is leaning toward a hybrid plan to address net neutrality that would leave Internet Service Providers free to make deals with content companies subject to FCC regulation See also: 4 Months and 3 Million Comments … [Link]
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