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 » LG G3 users getting Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade first
Although it was widely believed that Google's next-generation Nexus devices would be the first to get Android 5.0 Lollipop software, it appears LG's lineup will be getting the upgrade starting this week. The manufacturer announced on Sunday that LG3 smartphone users in Poland will be the first to download the new mobile operating system. See also: Google Announces Android Lollipop, Nexus … [Link]
Mashable » MTV EMA winners list: Ariana Grande, One Direction, Nicki Minaj dominate
The MTV Europe Music Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary with a time travel-themed ceremony at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, where Ariana Grande, One Direction, Katy Perry and host Nicki Minaj took home major hardware While the young guns snatched most of the fan-voted awards, long-standing acts had their time to shine onstage, too, with Ozzy Osbourne accepting the Global Icon … [Link]
Slashdot » New Facebook Update Lets You Choose News Feed Content
An anonymous reader writes The company has rolled out some changes that make it easier to control what comes in your News Feed. From the article: "The social network unveiled a new settings menu and customization options for News Feed that allows users to personalize the types of content they see. The News Feed settings menu, which appears in the … [Link]
Mashable » One less hurdle: Women's shelter allows victims to escape with their pets
Jasmin came into the shelter with a broken ankle, significant financial abuse and, most importantly, her two Shitzus, Tony and Teresa. She and the dogs were forced out of the house by her girlfriend of 19 years. While staying at her mother's was an option, it wasn't safe. Her girlfriend could find her there. But where could she go that would … [Link]
Mashable » 17 mustache styles to try out this Movember
Now that we're well over a week into Movember, that facial hair should be shaping up into something that resembles a mustache (we hope) For the month of November, men are encouraged to put their razors down and sport facial whiskers to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and other men's health issues. Many are supporting these causes by … [Link]
Slashdot » Berlin's Digital Exiles: Where Tech Activists Go To Escape the NSA
An anonymous reader writes with this story about how Berlin has become a haven for Laura Poitras and other journalists who want to limit the amount of NSA disruption in their lives. "It's the not knowing that's the hardest thing, Laura Poitras tells me. 'Not knowing whether I'm in a private place or not.' Not knowing if someone's watching or … [Link]
Mashable » Google Doodle marks 25 years since fall of Berlin Wall with touching video
Google commemorated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Sunday with a Google Doodle video that shows where pieces of the landmark are now displayed around the world. It includes footage from Nov. 9, 1989, the day that the 10-mile-long wall, which separated communist East Berlin from democratic West Berlin during the Cold War, was torn down … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I Will Take the Ring to Mordor! [Comic]
TAKE ALL THE THINGS! [Source: Extra Fabulous Comics] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Franchising Saved LEGO from Bankrupcy [Infographic]
This enlightning infographic shows exactly how franchising deals saved LEGO from bankrupcy. As seen in the infographic below, after a sudden decrease in revenue around 2003, the company started reporting licensing expenses, resulting in always increasing revenue from 2005, taking the company to never seen before heights. [Source: Wired | Via Dorkly] [Link]
Slashdot » Washington Dancers Sue To Prevent Identity Disclosure
An anonymous reader writes with this BBC story about a Washington open-records law that is having some controversial consequences for some unlikely people. "Government open-records requests can be boring. Government open-records requests made by a man who wants to obtain information about 70 licensed strippers in his town so he can 'pray for them', on the other hand… The godly … [Link]
Mashable » Living proof you can build a career on quirky passions
Seth Porges doesn't settle for good That's what his mobile app, Cloth, was — good. It was solving a problem and it was doing its job. People loved it. But Porges and his cofounders couldn't help but think the app could do more. Last month, the app rolled out a redesign, offering incredible specificity in its style visualization and recommendation capabilities. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Check out the First Teaser for the Upcoming Christmas Special of Doctor Who! [Video]
Check out the first teaser for the upcoming Christmas Special of Doctor Who! Also, what the hell is that thing? 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Deal: Buy 2 Games, Get 1 Free (From Hundreds of Titles, Including Some New Releases)
Just to let you guys know that Target is offering an awesome deal today: Buy 2 video games, get 1 free, and yes, that even includes a few new releases. There’s a lot of great games in there, so check ‘em out! [Buy 2 Games, Get 1 Free (From Over 100 Titles) – Target] [Link]
Mashable » Iraqi officials say ISIS leader wounded in airstrike
BAGHDAD — Iraqi officials said Sunday that an airstrike wounded the leader of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Pentagon officials said they had no immediate information on such a strike or al-Baghdadi being wounded. Iraq's Defense and Interior Ministries issued statements saying al-Baghdadi had been wounded, without elaborating. See also: On the run from ISIS: Stories from Iraq An Interior … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What if Burritos Were Like Next Gen Gaming Consoles?
Warning: Language. It would be like Hell on Earth, that’s what it would be! [Aren't We Clever] [Link]
New Scientist – News » Flood fighters: What to do when the riverbanks bust
Can we prevent a repeat of the disastrous floods that hit south-west England last winter – and keep both farmers and conservationists sweet at the same time? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 8,000 glowing balloons sent into night sky for stunning Berlin Wall event
Creating a stunning spectacle in the night sky, 8,000-LED illuminated balloons were released in Germany's capital on Sunday night to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. As part of a visual art installation, the city mounted the balloons onto carbon fiber poles along 10 miles of the border that used to separate communist East Berlin from … [Link]
Slashdot » The Military's Latest Enemy: Climate Change
Lasrick writes A surprising report from the Pentagon last month places climate change squarely among the seemingly endless concerns of the US military. Although a Wall Street Journal editorial misrepresented the report in an editorial (subtitled 'Hagel wants to retool the military to stop glaciers from melting'), the report itself is straightforward and addresses practical military issues such as land … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » InstantAPI Provides Rapid API Creation
InstantAPI is a new API management service designed to significantly cut the time required for API development and launch logistics. Formed in 2013 and officially launched in late October at TechCrunch's Disrupt Europe, the InstantAPI platform is now open for developers to create APIs for their websites in an astounding "5 minutes."
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Mashable » Macaulay Culkin pokes fun at online rumors of his death in 'Bernie' photo
It just wouldn't be a normal day on the Internet without some sort of viral prank happening. The web was once again filled with rumors of Macaulay Culkin's death on Saturday, which fortunately turned out to be false. And in typical Culkin fashion, he decided to have a bit of fun with it. See also: Duped again: Macaulay Culkin is not … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 24 Interesting Facts About Guardians of the Galaxy
Here are 24 interesting facts about the Guardians of the Galaxy movie (Pre-Order on Amazon.com) you might not be aware of… yet. If you’re reading this from the front page, be sure to hit the “read more” link below for the full list. 
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Slashdot » Orbiters Study Effect of Giant Comet-Caused Meteor Shower On Mars
An anonymous reader writes According to observations made by NASA and ESA orbiters, the extremely close flyby of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring to Mars was accompanied by a meteor shower larger than any seen on Earth. NASA said that dust from Comet Siding Spring vaporized high up in the Martian atmosphere, producing "an impressive meteor shower." An observer on … [Link]
Mashable » BlizzCon 2014: 'Overwatch' announcement, cosplay, competitions and Metallica
Thousands of gaming fans descended upon Anaheim, California, on Friday and Saturday, for BlizzCon 2014 Hosted by video-game developer Blizzard Entertainment, the event allows faithful players of Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo to celebrate their love for the games, witness the global finals for Blizzard eSports, view panels, participate in casual gaming tournaments and cosplay as their favorite charactersMetallica even put on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Final Fantasy IX – The Place I’ll Return to Someday (Acapella, Violin, Flute & Orchestra)
“The Place I’ll Return To Someday” from Final Fantasy IX: Performed by The String Player Gamer & The Mini Mario Orchestra Arranged by Diwa de Leon Original Music by Nobuo Uematsu [The String Player Gamer] [Link]
Mashable » Looking for a new job? Check out these 10 openings in tech and digital
Are you on the job hunt? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Each week, we highlight 10 recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, and … [Link]
Mashable » The best sports fail GIFs of 2014
Get those participation ribbons ready. 2014 was an incredible year for sports. The Seahawks destroyed the Broncos in the Super Bowl, Derek Jeter retired from baseball, Madison Bumgarner broke World Series pitching records and California teams dominated the NBA and NHL playoffs. On a global level, 2014 also featured the Sochi Olympic Games, and saw the German national team take gold … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Develop Remote-Controlled Cyber-Roaches
An anonymous reader writes "Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a series of remote-controlled cyber-roaches that could aid in future disaster relief efforts. The cockroaches are strapped to circuit boards and microphones, which they carry around. The circuits control the movements of each roach, and the microphone is capable of detecting environmental sounds and their sources. "In a … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Hadfield shows effects of Germany's East-West division in space photo
A photo that Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield took from space last year gained traction again on Sunday, the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall See also: 25 years later: Where in the world is the Berlin Wall? The image, which Hadfield originally tweeted on April 17, 2013, shows the stark differences that still remain between East Berlin and … [Link]
Mashable » Where to see the Berlin Wall 25 years after the fall
Sunday marks 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 1989. The wall, which was constructed in 1961 by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), divided the German people, keeping many away from family and friends. See also: Before the Berlin Wall, people escaped through a wire fence So much of what used to be the city … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Who' star helps 9-year-old boy with autism through a tough time
Losing a loved one is tough, especially as a child. Actor Peter Capaldi, star of long-running British sci-fi series Doctor Who stayed in character as The Twelfth Doctor to help a 9-year-old boy named Thomas cope with the recent death of his nanny See also: 'Doctor Who' Marriage Proposal Will Warm Your Whovian Heart After Capaldi received a letter from … [Link]
Slashdot » CERN May Not Have Discovered Higgs Boson After All
An anonymous reader writes Physicists Peter Higgs and Francois Englert won the Nobel Prize for discovering the Higgs Boson, but some scientists believe that the particle may not have been discovered yet at all. A new study by a group of scientists from the University of Southern Denmark raises the possibility that the data collected from the Large Hadron Collider … [Link]
Mashable » The men who built the Berlin Wall
The 140-kilometer Berlin Wall was in fact two barriers. The first was constructed rapidly in August 1961. The second, parallel barrier, 100 meters into the Eastern zone, was erected in June 1962. The area in between the two barriers was known as the Death Strip The wall was initially constructed as a wire fence. By its demise in 1989, it consisted … [Link]
Mashable » 10 Christmas markets to get you into the holiday spirit
Halloween is over, Starbucks has already adopted their signature red cups, and holiday music is playing in retail stores around the world. The holiday season is back. In just a week, holiday markets will begin popping up across North America and Europe in celebration of Christmas and the four weeks leading up to Christmas known as Advent. The markets traditionally opened … [Link]
Mashable » Mexico protests turn violent over apparent student massacre
A group of protesters tried to break into Mexico City's National Palace on Saturday, and set fire to the door, during nationwide protests that condemned the apparent massacre of 43 missing college students See also: Suspected killers of missing Mexican students confess to burning some alive Carrying torches, the group was part of what was a largely peaceful demonstration, but later … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Says Public Has a Right To Know About FBI's Facial Recognition Database
schwit1 writes U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said the bureau's Next Generation Identification program represents a "significant public interest" due to concerns regarding its potential impact on privacy rights and should be subject to rigorous transparency oversight. "There can be little dispute that the general public has a genuine, tangible interest in a system designed to store and manipulate significant … [Link]
Mashable » 15 passive aggressive holiday gifts to confuse your friends
There’s no time like the holidays to make you want to lovingly strangle someone. Before you lose your mind trying to plan holiday shopping for the irritating people in your life, try passive aggressively addressing their flaws with a gift. See also: 15 simple photo ideas for creative holiday cards Because nothing says "happy holidays" like a pile of fake poop. … [Link]
Mashable » A frozen conflict: life in eastern Ukraine
DONETSK, Ukraine –- For seven months, a battle has raged in eastern Ukraine, claiming the lives of at least 4,000 people See also: The body collector from Ukraine Although Russia-backed separatists and the central government in Kiev agreed on a ceasefire in September, the two sides have been unable to find peace and rockets continue to rain down on the eastern … [Link]
Slashdot » Mayday PAC Goes 2 For 8
An anonymous reader writes: Lawrence Lessig's Mayday.us project had a bold goal: create a super PAC to end all super PACs. It generated significant support and raised over $10 million, which it spent endorsing a group of candidates for the recent mid-term elections and the primaries beforehand. The results weren't kind. Only two of the eight candidates backed by Mayday … [Link]
Mashable » The Girl Scout troop teaching girls to be CEOs
Grace Ullman stands in front of a packed boardroom. Marketers and designers from digital media firm SS+K fill the room, perching on windowsills and leaning against walls to hear her presentation. Her team plans to manufacture and sell pinnies, tank tops for basketball and soccer athletes. She is there to share the results of the product's focus group. After a few … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save 43% Off on the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter – $14.29
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for just $14.29. That’s 43% off the lifestraw’s regular list price of $25.00. The device won the “Best Invention of the Year” award from Time Magazine in 2005. Award-winning LifeStraw has been used by millions around the globe since 2005 Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Star Wars Cookie Jars are Beautiful!
Usually, cookie jars shaped like the head of popular movie characters don’t look all that good, but these Star Wars versions from Firebox are absolutely beautiful! 
-Stormtrooper Cookie Jar -Darth Vader Cookie Jar -Death Star Cookie Jar [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How To Fold Fitted Sheets in 8 Easy Steps [Comic]
I don’t know about you guys, but I usually fold these as best as I can and always end up with something that looks like a big white cotton ball. [Source: The Doghouse Diaries] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hall of Heroes Poster Features 80 of the Most Butt-Kicking Awesome Women from TV and Film
80 of the most butt-kicking awesome women from tv and film combined in one great poster from artist Scott Park. Can you name them all? 🙂 [Hall of Heroes by Scott Park Illustrations | Scott Park Illustrations on Tumblr] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This is Fascinating: How Were the Pyramids Built? [Video]
Did you know that the great Egyptian pyramids were likely build by paid workers and not by slaves? Some may have performed this work as a form of tax payment for several months of the year. Skilled engineers would have planned and orchestrated the building. An estimated 10,000-20,000 people would have been working on a pyramid at any one point … [Link]
Mashable » 5 tips for building a small business website on Squarespace
Small businesses need big websites. Squarespace can help. The website-builder has become a go-to for folks looking to create their own sites, an alternative to popular services like WordPress. The professional site has a three-tiered, monthly pricing system: $8, $16 (which is the most popular) and $24. See also: 10 Rising Social Networks You Should Explore Creating a site for your … [Link]
Mashable » 25 years later: Where in the world is the Berlin Wall?
Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall The wall that once divided East and West Berlin was torn down on Nov. 9, 1989, becoming a symbol of Germany’s divided past and the freedom that followed. Built in 1961 by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), it split the country's communist East and democratic West See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Raspberry Pi A+ Details Leaked
mikejuk writes Despite trying to keep it secret, a major Raspberry Pi retailer has published some details of the upcoming model A+ Raspberry Pi thanks to a product page that went live early. The board layout looks different and is much smaller than the model A or B+. Judging from the photograph, the A+ board encompasses the four standard mounting … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Direct Growth of Neurons With Silicon Nitride Microtubes
MTorrice writes: Bioengineers want to connect electronics and neurons to make devices such as new cochlear implants or prosthetic limbs with a seemingly natural sense of touch. They also could build synthetic neural circuitry to use to study how the brain processes information or what goes wrong in neurodegenerative diseases. As a step toward these applications, a team of researchers … [Link]
Mashable » Doctor Who 'Death in Heaven' recap: The end of the afterlife
The term "comic book death" is typically a pejorative, a reference to a character death in a story — any story — that has every chance of being reversed. And while it can be pleasing to see certain characters again, resurrecting them often robs the original death of its drama. Doctor Who has had its share of comic book deaths (arguably … [Link]
Mashable » Meteor brightens sky, reportedly shakes ground in Texas
After a meteor dashed across the Texas sky, reports of the fireball started to flood into National Weather Services offices throughout the state Reports from those who spotted the meteor around 8:45 p.m. CT stretched from Corpus Christi to Laredo to Lubbock, said Lara Keys, a forecaster at the National Weather Service's Corpus Christi station. Corpus Christi is more than … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: 'Big Hero 6 Bot Fight,' MojiMe and more
Between Amazon's voice-enabled Bluetooth speaker assistant and Microsoft making its Office suite free for mobile users, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: 10 Apps You Need to Dominate Your Work Day This week's list includes a … [Link]
Mashable » Baby gorilla crushed to death in freak accident at San Francisco Zoo
Mere months after her first birthday, a baby gorilla at the San Francisco Zoo was crushed to death by a hydraulic door. Kabibe, or "little lady" in Swahili, was killed when she ran under the closing door as zoo staff moved animals to their night quarters on Friday, the zoo said in a statement released Saturday See also: #MakeFurHistory: LUSH announces … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Simulate Monster EF5 Tornado
New submitter Orp writes: I am the member of a research team that created a supercell thunderstorm simulation that is getting a lot of attention. Presented at the 27th Annual Severe Local Storms Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, Leigh Orf's talk was produced entirely as high def video and put on YouTube shortly after the presentation. In the simulation, the storm's … [Link]
Mashable » Yaya Touré's botched shot on goal nails little girl right in the face
Manchester City struggled to a 2-2 draw against 19th-place Queens Park Rangers in English Premier League soccer action on Saturday. For Man City, it was another lackluster result in a frustrating season so far. For QPR, it was a triumphant draw against one of the Premier League's most talented and monied clubs But enough of that. Let's get to what's really … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands protest presidential election across Romania
Roughly 10,000 people gathered in cities throughout Romania Saturday evening to protest alleged hurdles faced by citizens voting abroad during the initial round of the presidential election last weekend. In a country with a large diaspora—and one that can influence elections—the lack of polling stations in other countries, such as France and Germany, struck a chord, prompting demonstrators to fill the … [Link]
Mashable » New campaign matches Tinder users with sex trafficking victims
A new campaign hammers home the brutal reality of sex trafficking in Ireland — with Tinder profiles telling victims' stories and inviting users to swipe left on sex trafficking Irish ad agency eightytwenty used models to create Tinder profiles for three characters, Natalia, Ana and Kim. As a user flicks through each woman's pictures, they see her transform from a composed, … [Link]
Slashdot » There's No Such Thing As a General-Purpose Processor
CowboyRobot writes: David Chisnall of the University of Cambridge argues that despite the current trend of categorizing processors and accelerators as "general purpose," there really is no such thing and believing in such a device is harmful. "The problem of dark silicon (the portion of a chip that must be left unpowered) means that it is going to be increasingly … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 3seventy Releases SMS Marketing API And Developer Trial Program
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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Mashable » Duped again: Macaulay Culkin is not dead
Once again, rumors that Macaulay Culkin died have flourished online. But, once again, he's not dead The 34-year-old's representatives confirmed that the actor and musician is very much alive, according to The Hollywood Reporter. See also: Hoax radio message sparks search for fake missing plane The flurry of RIPs on social media sites were due to an online death hoax cooked … [Link]
Mashable » The New York Festival of Light is everything you imagined
New York City now joins the ranks of Berlin, London, Montreal and Sydney with its first ever New York Festival of Light. The event kicked off in DUMBO on Thursday featuring a curated collection of lighting installations created by local and international lighting designers and performance artists and technologists. See also: Berlin commemorates fall of the wall with 8,000-balloon light … [Link]
Slashdot » Long-term Study Finds No Link Between Video Game Violence and Real Violence
SternisheFan sends news that a study has been completed on the long-term effects of violence in movies and video games on violence in real life. A researcher at Stetson University found no link between the consumption of violent media and an increase in societal violence. The study was published in the Journal of Communication. From the article: "Entertainment Software Ratings … [Link]
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