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 » NASA Remasters 20-Year-Old Galileo Photographs of Jupiter's Moon, Europa
An anonymous reader writes with news that NASA has released remastered pictures of Europa taken by the Galileo spacecraft. "Scientists have produced a new version of what is perhaps NASA's best view of Jupiter's ice-covered moon, Europa. The mosaic of color images was obtained in the late 1990s by NASA's Galileo spacecraft. This is the first time that NASA is … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » AMD Plans To Release Mantle SDK Later This Year
Richard Huddy, Gaming Scientist for AMD, announced at a presentation last week at PDXLAN that plans are still in motion for releasing a public Mantle SDK this year. Intel and Nvidia have been publicly encouraged by AMD to use the SDK for free.
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Mashable » The 3 fitness trackers to look out for on Black Friday
It was a huge year for fitness trackers: not only did we see sleeker, smarter wristband wearables surface from the major players in the space like Fitbit and Jawbone, big tech manufacturers like Samsung and Microsoft threw products into the ever-saturated ring, too. But there's good reason for its popularity — in addition to tracking steps taken, calories burned and your … [Link]
Slashdot » 2014 Hour of Code: Do Ends Justify Disney Product Placement Means?
theodp writes "The purpose of product placement/product integration/branded entertainment," explains Disney in a job posting, "is to give a brand exposure outside of their traditional media buy." So, one imagines the folks in Disney Marketing must be thrilled that Disney Frozen princesses Anna and Elsa will be featured in the 'signature tutorial' for CSEdWeek's 2014 Hour of Code, which aims … [Link]
Mashable » Tensions mount as Ferguson awaits grand jury decision
Tensions ran high over the weekend, as residents in Ferguson, Missouri, await word on whether a grand jury will indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown Anticipating large-scale demonstrations, authorities set up barricades around the Buzz Westfall Justice Center in Clayton, Missouri, where the grand jury has been meeting. Meanwhile, protesters gathered outside the Ferguson police … [Link]
Mashable » Why is the average pop song only 3 minutes long?
There’s a famous Billy Joel song called "The Entertainer." In it, the piano man warbles about the perils of the music industry, and having to limit himself to writing radio-friendly tracks. "It was a beautiful song/But it ran too long/If you're gonna have a hit/You gotta make it fit/So they cut it down to 3:05." It's a deft set of lyrics … [Link]
Slashdot » Highly Advanced Backdoor Trojan Cased High-Profile Targets For Years
An anonymous reader points out this story at Ars about a new trojan on the scene. Researchers have unearthed highly advanced malware they believe was developed by a wealthy nation-state to spy on a wide range of international targets in diverse industries, including hospitality, energy, airline, and research. Backdoor Regin, as researchers at security firm Symantec are referring to the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Great Steampunk Race [Short CG Animated Movie]
A fun short CG animated film by Digital Light Studio. Steam up your engines, gentlemen! Only the best of the best race steam trains have reached the final. Red Arrow accepts a challenge of Iron Shark. Black villain is ready to do everything just to get to the finish line first. But his opponent is brave and courageous. [Digital Light … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Do We Have More Boys Than Girls? [Science Video]
For each 100 baby girls, Mother Nature gives us 106 baby boys. But why is that? Watch this video to find out! [MinuteEarth] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dear Sister [Pic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most Useless Gadget in the World: Captain Jules’s Useless Box [Video]
Sure, I’m sure you’ve seen similar boxes on the web before, but now you can actually purchase one: Captain Jules’s Useless Box! Captain Jules’s Useless Box is a very simple device. Inside the wooden box (with real metal accents) resides a bunch of gears and the latest in electricity-powered motors. Turn the switch on, and a bit of machinery will … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fun Game: Hoverkraft Levitating Construction Challenge
The Hoverkraft Levitating Construction Challenge is a fun old-school building game with a twist. Instead of just stacking pieces on regular, boring surface, players take turn at building a structure on a levitating magnetic platform. Hoverkraft is intended for two players, but it’s fun to challenge yourself to build bigger and better structures. And it’s a fast game, lasting anywhere … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Total white out: Snowshoe hares vs global warming
Removing their white winter coat once kept snowshoe hares hidden in spring, but as the snows melt earlier, they are increasingly exposed. Can they fight back? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Woman jailed for trying to watch volleyball game in Iran gets out of prison
The British-Iranian woman jailed for protesting against Iran's ban on women watching men's volleyball matches was temporarily released from prison on Sunday. See also: Freed Iranian blogger sends first tweet after 6 years in prison Ghoncheh Ghavami, 25, returned home on bail while she awaits her appeal, Ghavami's mother announced in a Facebook post, following multiple reports suggesting she had been … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk Talks "X-Wing" Fins For Reusable Rockets, Seafaring Spaceport Drones
An anonymous reader writes Elon Musk sent a number of tweets recently in which he detailed a program to test the function of "X-Wing" style grid fins that could help spacecraft navigate upon re-entry. The tweets describing how it would work, also include an autonomous seafaring platform, which can hold its position within three meters even in a heavy storm, … [Link]
Mashable » Teeny pygmy marmoset can't get enough of toothbrush massage
Oh, what we would give to be this baby pygmy marmoset enjoying a light toothbrush head massage Ninita is a tiny orphaned monkey who lives at the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation. Born deaf and abandoned by her parents, the pygmy marmoset was hand-reared by the staff at the RSCF, and now happily lives in an enclosure with her "handsome boyfriend." … [Link]
Slashdot » Blame America For Everything You Hate About "Internet Culture"
An anonymous reader writes If you hate cat videos, personality quizzes, and endless list stories about a specific school or region, then you should blame the USA according to this story. From the article: "'In France, articles about cats do not work,' Buzzfeed's Scott Lamb told Le Figaro, a leading Parisian paper. Instead, he explained, Buzzfeed's first year in the … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Cosby breaks silence on rape allegations, friend drops bombshell
MELBOURNE, Florida — Bill Cosby lay on his back onstage, vividly recounting when he had farted inside his bedroom while showing his wife an exercise move The comedian’s jovial mood stood in stark contrast to the recent dark headlines — dominated by rape allegations — casting a shadow on his life and long-standing career See also: Bill Cosby gets standing ovation … [Link]
Mashable » 15 delightful photos of the Supreme Cat Show on Instagram
For one blissful day a year, serious cat lovers across Europe gather at the Supreme Cat Show to pay tribute to the most beautiful cats on the continent The competition, which took place Saturday in Birmingham, England, is produced by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy See also: 20 Signs Your Cat Is Turning Into a Human For more than … [Link]
Slashdot » Prospects Rise For a 2015 UN Climate Deal, But Likely To Be Weak
An anonymous reader writes with news that a global climate deal seems to be on the horizon. "A global deal to combat climate change in 2015 looks more likely after promises for action by China, the United States and the European Union, but any agreement will probably be too weak to halt rising temperatures. Delegates from almost 200 nations will … [Link]
Mashable » Family tries to save pet from village's new ban on pit bulls
A village in Louisiana has taken the step of banning residents from owning pit bulls and Rottweilers. And that doesn't just mean banning new dog purchases — Moreauville, Louisiana, announced it will impound dogs from any households that have not gotten rid of the animals by Dec. 1. See also: Rescue dogs that got a second chance at life O'Hara Owens' … [Link]
Mashable » 21 DIY holiday gifts that anyone would love
Macaroni art cards and itchy sweaters are not on the list this year. You don't have to be a big spender this holiday season to give your friends and family amazing gifts. The best part of giving someone a present is knowing that they're smiling out of sheer joy (instead of pity) See also: 15 simple photo ideas for creative holiday … [Link]
Mashable » Paris looks to a future without love locks
Paris is slowly, oh-so-slowly, moving toward a love lock-free future. Attaching a padlock, or a "love lock," to the bridges over the Seine as a symbol of one's love has become popular in the City of Light. The trend has been encouraged by the false belief that it is a local romantic tradition. See also: Part of Paris Bridge Collapses Under … [Link]
Slashdot » Spaceport America Loses $1.7 Million Due To Virgin Galactic Delays
An anonymous reader writes "Officials of New Mexico's Spaceport Authority were grilled by lawmakers about the now vacant Spaceport America following the deadly crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo. The spaceport was built as a hub for commercial space flights. Its immediate future is uncertain since Virgin Galactic has indefinitely pushed back the launch date of its space tourism flights. From … [Link]
Mashable » Dramatic footage shows fire on train in central London station
LONDON — A fire broke out in a train carriage at a central London train station platform Sunday, closing it for two hours The dramatic incident was captured on camera by passenger Vincenzo Minore: See also: British company reunites lost teddy bears with owners The blaze, thought to have been caused by an electrical fault, broke out on platform six, and … [Link]
Mashable » 10 professional athletes dish on their favorite restaurants
Unless you're a techie genius who sold his Internet stock for millions of dollars, or are the heir of an oil tycoon, you will probably never live the lifestyle of a professional athlete in America. These young stars are paid millions of dollars to play sports, drive fast cars and sleep in hyperbolic champers You may not be able to live … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Us vs universe: Adventures in breaking light speed
It's the ultimate speed limit – but in some places, it seems the cosmic traffic cops are letting things slip (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 2 children in Ohio test negative for Ebola, report says
UPDATED 4:09 p.m. ET: The two children tested negative for Ebola on Sunday afternoon, after they were taken into Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, according to a report. BREAKING: Tests come back negative for two children being tested for Ebola at Nationwide Children's Hospitalpic.twitter.com/JJ1oK8BE9w — 10TV.com (@10TV) November 23, 2014 Two children who recently traveled to West Africa are being … [Link]
Mashable » Stoner Woody Harrelson sings 'Kumbaya' in 'SNL' digital extra
Woody Harrelson is a known lover of marijuana, particularly "adult brownies." So it's no surprise that during his Nov. 15 hosting gig for SNL, the Mockingjay actor played a dreadlocked stoner celebrating New York City's new ruling that police can't arrest people for carrying small amounts of weed. SNL released a new, previously unreleased digital extra from Harrelson's sketch "New … [Link]
Slashdot » Corning Reveals Gorilla Glass 4, Promises No More Broken IPhones
An anonymous reader writes "Corning introduced next-generation Gorilla Glass, which it said is ten times tougher than any competitive cover glass now in the market. The company says that the Gorilla Glass 4 so launched is to address the No.1 problem among the smartphones users- screen breakage due to everyday drops." 
Read more of this story at Slashdot. 
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Mashable » University of Virginia suspends fraternities amid rape investigation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia on Saturday suspended activities at all campus fraternal organizations amid an investigation into a published report in which a student described being sexually assaulted by seven men at a fraternity in 2012. University president Teresa Sullivan said in a letter to the university community that the Board of Visitors is scheduled to meet Tuesday … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 55% Off Select Logitech Products (Mice, Keyboards, Webcams, Headsets, Speakers, Etc)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 55% off on select logitech products such as mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, headsets, and ever more! 
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Mashable » 10 things you may not know about 'Serial'
There will not be a new episode of the wildly popular investigative podcast Serial released on Thanksgiving. Trust us, we know how you feel Most listeners impatiently await the weekly release of investigative podcast surrounding the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee. Currently, her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed is serving a life sentence for the crime in a Maryland correctional facility, but … [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' cold open spoofs immigration reform with 'Schoolhouse Rock!'
Saturday Night Live's Capitol Hill cold open saw the return of an old childhood favorite: Schoolhouse Rock! But halfway through Kenan Thompson's rousing rendition of "I'm Just a Bill," Jay Pharoah as U.S. President Barack Obama shows up to derail the show In keeping with Obama's plan to enact executive actions on immigration reform, Pharoah replaces Thompson with a new … [Link]
Mashable » Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry dead at 78
WASHINGTON — Divisive and flamboyant, maddening and beloved, Marion Barry outshone every politician in the 40-year history of District of Columbia self-rule. But for many, his legacy was not defined by the accomplishments and failures of his four terms as mayor and long service on the D.C. Council. Instead, Barry will be remembered for a single night in a downtown Washington … [Link]
Mashable » How to make a snow globe out of a mason jar
Shake up your holiday gift-giving with a fun, personalized present that anyone would love. The holidays are a great time to bust out your craft supplies for some fun and easy DIY projects — like snow globes. Kids and adults alike can't resist shaking these adorable, little souvenirs to see the winter wonderland inside. See also: 15 simple DIY holiday … [Link]
Slashdot » DreamWorks Reveals Glimpse of "Super Cinema" Format For VR Films
An anonymous reader writes Warren Mayoss, Head of Technology Product Development at DreamWorks Animation, spoke at the 2014 Samsung Developer Conference last week about the company's forays into the young medium of virtual reality. In addition to real-time experiences, DreamWorks is exploring ways to enabled their bread and butter in VR: high-fidelity pre-rendered CGI. One method the company is exploring … [Link]
Mashable » America's richest generation got really, really lucky
Jon Burkhart was born during the Great Depression, and like many members of his generation, he couldn't have been luckier. For most of their working lives, he and his wife saved 10% of everything they earned. They made some smart investments, but they also rode the postwar economy perfectly. After a 30-year career as a television producer and director in Houston, … [Link]
Mashable » Thank 'SNL' for your new Thanksgiving anthem: 'Back Home Ballers'
For those making travel playlists for Thanksgiving week, the ladies of Saturday Night Live have your new home-for-the-holidays anthem: "Back Home Ballers." Host Cameron Diaz joins "Yr Girls" to rap about heading home to mom and dad, only to be treated like royalty The song is no "(Do It On My) Twin Bed," but we'll accept it for its dead-on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Progress Bar: The Short Animated Movie [Video]
Watching that was actually almost the same as the experience we get on many video sharing sites. [Vincent Broquaire | Via Neatorama] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars’ Imperial March Performed on 8 Floppy Drives [Video]
MrSolidSnake745 has recreated plenty of amazing songs via his 8 floppy drives setup, and this one is particularly good. Check it out! [MrSolidSnake745] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Black Mage Village (Final Fantasy IX) Theme Song Done Multi-Track A Capella [Video]
From Diwa de Leon: Black Mage Village is one of those tracks that take a little time to grow on you, but once it has, you’re stuck with it forever! This is one of my most favorite Final Fantasy 9 tracks, and in my opinion a great way to kickoff Final Fantasy 9 month! [The String Player Gamer] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cell vs. Virus: A Battle for Health [Science Video]
All living things are made of cells. In the human body, these highly efficient units are protected by layer upon layer of defense against icky invaders like the cold virus. Shannon Stiles takes a journey into the cell, introducing the microscopic arsenal of weapons and warriors that play a role in the battle for your health. [TED ED] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars TIE Fighter vs. Thai Fighter [Video]
The fight you’ve always dreamed of seeing: a TIE fighter from Star Wars against a Thai fighter from Thailand! [Adult Swim] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Geektastic Christmas Sweaters for Gamers [Pics]
Geeks are Sexy contributor John just sent me those, and, well, I just had to share them with you! Sure, the holiday season isn’t there yet, but hey, we can always start a little early, right? I’m not sure if you can order these from North America though, but they are available in the UK. Edit: Yep, their “delivery” section … [Link]
Slashdot » In a Self-Driving Future, We May Not Even Want To Own Cars
HughPickens.com writes: Jerry Hirsch writes in the LA Times that personal transportation is on the cusp of its greatest transformation since the advent of the internal combustion engine. For a century, cars have been symbols of freedom and status. But according to Hirsch, passengers of the future may well view vehicles as just another form of public transportation, to be … [Link]
Mashable » Those spiders aren't as dangerous as you think
Toxic spiders have a terrible reputation. Yet even though deadly spider bites are regular fodder for scary stories, spider experts say it's actually quite rare for anyone to suffer serious injuries from the world's deadliest spiders. There are more than 40,000 species of spiders, almost all of them venomous, but only a few are known to produce venom that is toxic … [Link]
Mashable » 9 fantastic gifts that aren't just clutter
By your 10th pair of socks or day planner No. 4, you may realize what the holidays are actually about: clutter. This year, practice the art of uncluttered giving and spread the cheer brought on by drawers that aren't holding two dozen dust-collecting pens. See also: 11 gifts under $25 that look expensive There are a few strategies to this art. … [Link]
Mashable » 3 career experts share the keywords that stand out on a cover letter
Cover letters are tough to crack They're the lengthier cousins of resumes, requiring you to call upon your writing skills and explain why you deserve the job. It can be a frustrating process, one that sometimes feels like a blatant cry of, "Please just hire me already!" See also: 9 simple body language tips for your next job interview Your letter … [Link]
Slashdot » How "Big Ideas" Are Actually Hurting International Development
schnell writes: The New Republic is running a fascinating article that analyzes the changing state of foreign development. Tech entrepreneurs and celebrities are increasingly realizing the inefficiencies of the old charitable NGO-based model of foreign aid, and shifting their support to "disruptive" new ideas that have been demonstrated in small experiments to deliver disproportionately beneficial results. But multiple studies now … [Link]
Mashable » It's hard enough to balance a cocktail, let alone on ice skates
St. Moritz, Switzerland, hosts a multitude of winter sports, including skiing, ice skating, tobogganing and more recently, snowboarding. It was and is a favorite destination of the super-rich, apparently ranking as one of the world's most expensive ski resorts. The skating waiters of the Grand Hotel ice rink were a popular attraction, serving tea and cocktails to patrons, and providing entertainment … [Link]
Mashable » 1959: Seville's extraordinary Holy Week festival, celebrated since 1350 A.D.
Since the 14th century, the festival of Semana Santa (Holy Week) is celebrated across Spain. In Christianity, Holy Week is the one-week period preceding Easter, the day believers celebrate Jesus rising from the dead The week of observation in Seville is undoubtedly the most elaborate. Brotherhoods from Seville's many churches promenade through the streets to the cathedral. Some are dressed in … [Link]
Slashdot » Great Firewall of China Blocks Edgecast CDN, Thousands of Websites Affected
An anonymous reader writes: Starting about a week ago, The Great Firewall of China began blocking the Edgecast CDN. This was spurred by Great Fire's Collateral Freedom project, which used CDNs to get around censorship of individual domains. It left China with either letting go of censorship, or breaking significant chunks of the Internet for their population. China chose to … [Link]
Mashable » This Instagram of Disneyland's feral cats will make you purr
There are well-known animals at Disneyland—the goats in the petting zoo and the horses on Main Street—and then there are ones that fly under the radar: the feral cats that prey on rodents. Sorry Mickey Disney doesn't like to talk about them, but every now and then the mousers pop into the public consciousness, like that time Ryan Gosling brought it … [Link]
Mashable » Going global: 6 opportunities to take advantage of when working abroad
Young Americans are a shockingly mobile workforce. A recent large-scale study revealed that 59% of Americans between 21 and 30 years of age are willing to work overseas — and while Americans’ willingness to relocate still ranks low compared to the global workforce, U.S. millennials are significantly more adventurous than previous generations. So what’s the appeal? In the U.S., many young … [Link]
Mashable » Brutal bull fighting is livelihood for some in rural Haiti
In rural Haiti, gambling extends beyond slot machines and poker tables The Haitian tradition of fighting bulls is similar to a cock or dog fight, but on a larger scale, as the animals are bigger and the stakes higher. More than a century old, bull fighting is a casual pastime for some men, but for many it is a means to … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge Unseals 500+ Stingray Records
An anonymous reader sends this excerpt from Ars Technica: A judge in Charlotte, North Carolina, has unsealed a set of 529 court documents in hundreds of criminal cases detailing the use of a stingray, or cell-site simulator, by local police. This move, which took place earlier this week, marks a rare example of a court opening up a vast trove … [Link]
Mashable » 'This young man should not be dead': Hundreds protest NY police shooting
NEW YORK — Stunned relatives of an unarmed man killed by a rookie police officer in a dark public housing stairwell looked on as the Rev. Al Sharpton and public officials demanded a full investigation Saturday into what law enforcement officials have termed an apparent accident. "We're not demonizing the police," Sharpton said, but "this young man should not be dead." … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Carousel, Cheezburger, Next Glass and more
With Uber enraging users and sparking a Senate investigation into its privacy polices, 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: Use These 10 Apps During Downtime This week's list includes an expansion of Dropbox's photo-organization app, a … [Link]
Mashable » Show us your best Grumpy Cat scowl
Grumpy Cat has finally hit the silver screen and she's none too happy about it! Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever premieres on Lifetime Nov. 29, and we're totally not excited about it. But we are teaming up with Lifetime to prepare for it with this week's photo challenge 
Image: Grumpy CatIn the movie Grumpy is irked driving, shopping and embracing the … [Link]
Mashable » Whatever happens to Google Glass, it's been a boon to smart glasses
Wearable technology took a hit this past week after many began proclaiming the apparent demise of Google Glass. Once the "hot new thing," Glass has had a tough time ever since Reuters reported many developers had stopped building software for the gadget. Even my colleague, Lance Ulanoff, decided it was time to break up with Glass. Google quickly tried to get … [Link]
Mashable » Aerial footage shows massive roof collapse after barrage of heavy snow
Aerial footage released Saturday by the Eerie County Sheriff's Office of a massive roof collapse underscores how badly the barrage of snow has impacted area towns The video, released on the sheriff's Facebook page, was shot on Friday, according to the footage's timestamp. It shows a large manufacturing area, according to sheriff's officials who appear to be surveying the damage from … [Link]
Mashable » These are the tablets to put on your Black Friday hit list
The retail sales battle lines have been drawn: Black Friday is upon us. Some deals will be genuinely rare and valuable, while others will simply be normal discounts dressed up in Black Friday camouflage Distinguishing between the two will be fairly difficult, but you can cut through some of the false signals by properly establishing your targets early on. If you're … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Seeking To Block Nvidia Chips From US Market
An anonymous reader writes: Bloomberg reports that Samsung has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission asking them to block the import of Nvidia's graphics chips . This is part of Samsung's retaliation for a similar claim filed by Nvidia against Samsung and Qualcomm back in September. Both companies are wielding patents pertaining to the improved operation of … [Link]
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