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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 » Ask Slashdot: Objective C Vs. Swift For a New iOS Developer?

Friday 28 November 23:15:00 UTC 2014

RegularDave writes: I'm a recent grad from a master's program in a potentially worthless social science field, and I've considered getting into iOS development. Several of my friends who were in similar situations after grad school have done so and are making a healthy living getting contract work. Although they had CS and Physics degrees going into iOS, neither had … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Rap Battles of History: Zeus vs Thor [Video]

Friday 28 November 23:00:16 UTC 2014

Watch as Zeuz takes on Thor in the latest episode of EPIC RAP BATTLES OF HISTORY! [ERB] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thinkgeek Big Black Friday Deals: Save Up to 60% Off on Over 100 Popular Items + Up to an EXTRA 30% Off with Coupon

Friday 28 November 22:52:08 UTC 2014

Just a quick post to point you guys to Thinkgeek’s amazing black friday sale where they offer up to 60% off on over 100 popular items, with up to an extra 30% on top by using coupon code ELFINSALE. There’s a lot of geektastic gift ideas in there, so be sure to check out what they have to offer!!! [Save … [Link]

Mashable » 'Anchorman 2' and other favorites are coming to Netflix in December

Friday 28 November 22:27:21 UTC 2014

Anchorman2featureFeed-tw Feed-fbPrepare for a good, long month of lounging on the couch Netflix just released its list of streaming titles that will be available after Dec. 1, including Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues and the Oscar-nominated Wolf of Wall Street. See also: 12 Signs You're Addicted to Netflix americanbueaty Image: Tumblr film-teaDec. 1 A Knight’s Tale (2001) Almost Famous (2000) American Beauty (1999) … [Link]

Slashdot » France Wants To Get Rid of Diesel Fuel

Friday 28 November 22:17:00 UTC 2014

mrspoonsi sends this Reuters report: France wants to gradually phase out the use of diesel fuel for private passenger transport and will put in place a system to identify the most polluting vehicles, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Friday. Next year, the government will launch a car identification system that will rank vehicles by the amount of pollution they … [Link]

Mashable » Two journeys, one destination: Rediscovering Mont-Tremblant

Friday 28 November 22:01:45 UTC 2014

TremblantFeed-tw Feed-fbYou probably don't own just one outfit, and it's likely you don't do the same thing every Saturday night. No, you're dynamic. You have different moods and interests — and you need a vacation setting that can keep up with you're ever-evolving ideas of exploring life and finding creative ways to unwind. If it's time to get out there and find … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Next Year for Star Wars [Comic]

Friday 28 November 22:00:01 UTC 2014

Yep, for many, this is what the next year will feel like when when Thinking of “The Force Awakens,” although the first teaser trailer gave me high hopes for the movie. Comic by Tony Wilson and Andrew Bridgman from Dorkly. [Source: Dorkly] [Link]

Mashable » Kids: Beware of the pregnant turkey prank on Thanksgiving

Friday 28 November 21:59:12 UTC 2014

TyrkeyFeed-tw Feed-fb Parents can have a sick sense of humor, which is why some love scaring their kids with the pregnant turkey prank. The parents in the video, above, could hardly wait for their girls to discover this macabre family-dinner surprise on Thanksgiving. See also: 10 creative recipes to reinvent your Thanksgiving leftovers "What is it?" the parents ask in the video. … [Link]

Mashable » IKEA monkey crowdfunding campaign launched to buy him a new home

Friday 28 November 21:36:49 UTC 2014

IkeamonkeyFeed-tw Feed-fb Darwin, a Japanese Macaque who was found wandering a Toronto IKEA in 2012, needs the Internet's help to buy him a new home The Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, which originally took in the meme-worthy monkey after his shopping excursion, launched an Indiegogo campaign earlier this week to raise funds to purchase a larger property for Darwin and 21 of … [Link]

Slashdot » Shale: Good For Gas, Oil…and Nuclear Waste Disposal?

Friday 28 November 21:15:00 UTC 2014

Lasrick writes: Chris Neuzil is a senior scientist with the National Research Program of the U.S. Geological Survey. He thinks the qualities of shale make it the perfect rock in which to safely and permanently house high-level nuclear waste. Given the recent discovery that water is much more of an issue than originally thought for the tough rock at Yucca … [Link]

Mashable » We skated with Brian Boitano, and learned exactly what he'd do

Friday 28 November 21:03:16 UTC 2014

Brian-boitano-mashableFeed-tw Feed-fb“Don’t face plant in front of Brian Boitano." A lifelong figure skating fan raised in the golden era of American skating, this interviewer couldn't reject a chance to talk to the Brian Boitano … while on ice. Tumbling nose first into the frozen rink, while smashing both my teeth and sequin dreams, seemed worth the risk. So during New York City's … [Link]

Slashdot » Debian Forked Over Systemd

Friday 28 November 20:18:00 UTC 2014

jaromil writes: The so called "Veteran Unix Admin" collective has announced that the fork of Debian will proceed as a result of the recent systemd controversy. The reasons put forward are not just technical; included is a letter of endorsement by Debian Developer Roger Leigh mentioning that "people rely on Debian for their jobs and businesses, their research and their … [Link]

Mashable » Ferguson protests continue around the country on Black Friday

Friday 28 November 20:16:10 UTC 2014

Black_fridayFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED Nov. 29, 9:37 a.m. ET Demonstrators on Black Friday protested the lack of indictment of a Ferguson police officer in the shooting death of the black teenager Michael Brown. Protests took place during the day and into the evening, with demonstrations in Seattle, Missouri, Los Angeles, New York and elsewhere Since Monday's decision by a Missouri grand jury not to … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Star Wars' trailers have evolved, from 'A New Hope' to 'The Force Awakens'

Friday 28 November 20:11:16 UTC 2014

Star-wars-2Feed-tw Feed-fbOn Friday, Lucasfilm dropped the teaser trailer for the new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens. The release date is more than a year away, the excitement is palpable. J.J. Abrams is directing, and Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill will all reprise their roles as Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, respectively. See also: 'Star Wars' Producer Blasts … [Link]

Slashdot » Intel Core M Notebooks Arrive, Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro Tested

Friday 28 November 19:20:00 UTC 2014

MojoKid writes: Intel's 14nm Core M Broadwell architecture was announced a few months ago but to date, 2-in-1 hybrid devices and laptops have only trickled out to the market. Lenovo recently took the wraps off their Yoga 3 Pro 13-inch ultralight notebook and it's one of the few devices on the market right now that offers a glimpse of what … [Link]

Mashable » 20 lazy people who won't get out of bed for Black Friday

Friday 28 November 19:19:06 UTC 2014

Couch-potatoFeed-tw Feed-fbSome people hit the snooze button on Black Friday. While others stood in line at 3 a.m. Friday morning, we've compiled a list of slothful (or smart?) shoppers who caught up on much-needed shut-eye — to make up for all those hours they spent cooking a massive Thanksgiving turkey, naturally See also: 15 Black Friday survival tips from 'The Walking Dead' … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Star Wars Trailer: What’s Up With That Highly Dangerous Lightsaber Crossguard?

Friday 28 November 19:07:04 UTC 2014

I don’t know about you guys, but wielding a lightsaber with a crossguard like this one is just asking for trouble. What do you guys think? Do you think it would be possible to fight with a “sword” like this without eviscerating yourself? I just don’t see it happening. The comments section is below. Go ahead, let us know your … [Link]

Mashable » Home design with pets in mind

Friday 28 November 18:23:36 UTC 2014

HomedesignpetsFeed-tw Feed-fbWe love our pets. We pamper them with decadent treats, dress them for comfort in inclement weather and spoil them with accoutrements fit for royalty. See also: A dog dressed as a bear on the treadmill will get you through this week So it's no surprise that there's a variety of home decor designed specifically for your pet-friendly abode. There's no … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Has the brain-zap backlash begun?

Friday 28 November 18:21:00 UTC 2014

Despite claims it improves creativity, mental maths and memory, a review of brain stimulation wasn't able to find any consistent or reliable physical effects [Link]

New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist

Friday 28 November 18:15:00 UTC 2014

All the latest stories on newscientist.com: graphene armour stops glass bullets, Earth's most common mineral retrieved, baby talk boosts tiny brains, time cloak hides secrets in light, cave squeeze leads to fossil find, and more [Link]

Slashdot » First Star War Episode 7 Trailer Released

Friday 28 November 18:15:00 UTC 2014

Midnight Thunder writes: The first trailer for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens has been released. (YouTube link.) This is the first real opportunity to get a feeling for whether childhood dreams will be crushed or Disney, with the help of JJ Abrams, will be able to breath new life into the story without making it feel like a … [Link]

Mashable » 9 alternative hashtags for when you want to avoid Black Friday madness

Friday 28 November 18:04:14 UTC 2014

Blackfriday1Feed-tw Feed-fbBlack Friday doesn't always have to be about opening your wallet. Plenty of people on social media, especially those who are emphatically anti-Black Friday, have found alternative ways to express themselves on the biggest shopping day of the year. See also: What not to buy on Black Friday Twitter users, for instance, are sending out hashtags to encourage others to forgo … [Link]

Mashable » 11 things we learnt from 'wear your band T-shirt to work day'

Friday 28 November 17:43:51 UTC 2014

Band_t_cFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Once a year, digital radio station BBC 6 Music asks its listeners to wear a band T-shirt to work, and send in their photos. Using the hashtag #6MusicTShirtDay, which has been trending for much of Friday, it's a chance to celebrate those dusty old tees at the bottom of your drawer and rediscover familiar sounds from the past. Listeners … [Link]

Mashable » Five quotes: David Cameron’s changing position on immigration

Friday 28 November 17:19:11 UTC 2014

Cameron1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — The Prime Minister has said migrants from Europe will have to leave Britain if they don't get a job within six months and they must work for four years before receiving some benefits. See also: 5 Obama quotes that chart his changing course on immigration In a speech to workers at a JCB factory in the West Midlands Friday, … [Link]

Mashable » Walmart workers across U.S. protest on Black Friday for better pay and benefits

Friday 28 November 17:12:33 UTC 2014

Walmart-protestFeed-tw Feed-fbBlack Friday is the most infamous shopping day of the year in the U.S. And for Walmart workers, it is becoming an important day to call for increased pay and benefits. By planning online on Facebook, Twitter and forums, organizers have coordinated protests at about 1,600 Walmarts in 49 states, from Ellsworth, Maine, to San Diego, California. The cross-country protests have … [Link]

Slashdot » Philae May Have Grazed Crater Rim

Friday 28 November 17:12:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: The European Space Agency is gradually sorting through the data collected during the brief window Philae was alive and transmitting on the surface of a comet. Analysis of that data has provided another interesting clue about what happened to the probe as it bounced across the comet's surface. According to results from the on-board magnetometer, immediately … [Link]

Mashable » NASA gives shoppers a nerdy alternative with #BlackHoleFriday

Friday 28 November 16:46:45 UTC 2014

BlackholeFeed-tw Feed-fbThe pull for bargain prices is so strong that there's often no escape for shoppers on Black Friday — and NASA cheekily decided to take that concept one step further. While many are clamoring for the best post-Thanksgiving deals at stores, NASA is encouraging people to instead look to space, using the hashtag #BlackHoleFriday. See also: 10 'Cosmos' Facts That Are … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Naked nebula reveals astronomy's colour tricks

Friday 28 November 16:40:00 UTC 2014

A raw picture of the Helix nebula reveals the processing involved in creating stunning astronomical images [Link]

Mashable » 10 creative recipes to reinvent your Thanksgiving leftovers

Friday 28 November 16:30:38 UTC 2014

Thanksgiving-leftoversFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you have trouble facing the turkey that you know is objectively delicious following your Thanksgiving food hangover, try giving your leftovers a little makeover See also: 10 tips for talking to your relatives during the holidays Instead of politely declining tupperware full of mashed potatoes this holiday season, test out some of these recipes that put a new spin on … [Link]

Mashable » Japanese paper apologizes for writing 'sex slaves' instead of 'comfort women'

Friday 28 November 16:30:00 UTC 2014

Japanese-sex-slavesFeed-tw Feed-fbTOKYO — Japan's biggest newspaper apologized in print Friday for using the term "sex slaves" in its English-language edition to describe Asian women forced into Japanese military-run brothels during World War II. The conservative Yomiuri said in articles in English and Japanese that it was inappropriate to have used the phrase and others implying the women were coerced to provide sex. … [Link]

Slashdot » Security Experts Believe the Internet of Things Will Be Used To Kill Someone

Friday 28 November 16:10:00 UTC 2014

dcblogs writes: Imagine a fleet of quad copters or drones equipped with explosives and controlled by terrorists. Or someone who hacks into a connected insulin pump and changes the settings in a lethal way. Or maybe the hacker who accesses a building's furnace and thermostat controls and runs the furnace full bore until a fire is started. Those may all … [Link]

Mashable » Pregnant St. Louis woman loses eye after police fire non-lethal round: reports

Friday 28 November 16:05:04 UTC 2014

Dornnella_cFeed-tw Feed-fbA pregnant St. Louis woman was blinded in her left eye after a police officer on Tuesday fired a non-lethal bean bag round at her car on the outskirts of Ferguson, according to reports. The woman claimed on Facebook that she had to have her eye removed. Dornnella Conner was sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle at a BP … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Official Teaser Trailer #1 [OFFICIAL]

Friday 28 November 15:30:47 UTC 2014

This is the real thing folks, the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. Enjoy! [Star Wars] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » CRAZY 2014 Online Black Friday Deals (Updated)

Friday 28 November 15:30:45 UTC 2014

Yep, today is the day where the holiday season shopping craze starts, geeks. Don’t feel like rushing to the stores to get crushed beneath a human stampede? Here’s a few amazing deals we stumbled on while browsing the web today. We’ll update this post a few times during the day and add new deals when we find them, so be … [Link]

Mashable » 25 DIY wrapping paper ideas for gifts too beautiful to tear open

Friday 28 November 15:30:41 UTC 2014

DiywrappingpaperFeed-tw Feed-fbA gift really is as good as its wrapping paper. Buying and storing tons of wrapping paper every year can be a hassle. Plus, once you have your gifts ready to give, they all look exactly the same when your wrapping paper is cut from the same tube. See also: 15 fun wrapping papers that will make your holiday gifts stand … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Bone bonanza: Chamber of secrets yields human remains

Friday 28 November 15:30:00 UTC 2014

How 12 early humans ended up deep inside a South African cave is a mystery. Getting them out of it certainly wasn't easy (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer has landed

Friday 28 November 15:16:46 UTC 2014

Star-wars-boyegaFeed-tw Feed-fb A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away … a Stormtrooper (played by John Boyega) stood, sweating and anxious, in the sands of a desert world. That's how the 88-second teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens starts, and it continues with other wild and very Star Wars-like images: an orange beachball-shaped droid with an R2-D2-like head … [Link]

Slashdot » Swiss Scientists Discover DNA Remains Active After Space Journey and Re-entry

Friday 28 November 15:13:00 UTC 2014

Zothecula writes: It may sound like the first chapter of a Quatermass thriller, but scientists from the University of Zurich have discovered that DNA can survive not only a flight through space, but also re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere and still remain active. The findings are based on suborbital rocket flights and could have considerable impact on questions about the … [Link]

Mashable » Mickey Rourke returns to boxing at age 62 and beats 29-year-old opponent

Friday 28 November 15:11:30 UTC 2014

Mickey_1Feed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 2:15 p.m. ET: At 62 years old, Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring Friday night in Moscow, beating a fighter less than half his age. According to the Associated Press, Rourke scored two knockdowns against Elliot Seymour, a 29-year-old former California Golden Gloves champion with a 1-9 professional record, before the referee stopped the fight and awarded the win … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars VII The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer [Video]

Friday 28 November 14:58:18 UTC 2014

Edit: The video below is a joke, the official trailer is here. Yep, I fell for it was well. Fortunately, the official trailer is going to be released a little later today. Official tweet below: The Force is with you on #BlackFriday when #TheForceAwakens teaser hits @iTunesTrailers. — Star Wars (@starwars) 26 Novembre 2014 [Via] [Link]

Mashable » 35 Christmas songs to officially kick off the holidays

Friday 28 November 14:30:21 UTC 2014

Mariah-christmasFeed-tw Feed-fbOnce the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 28, we can officially wrap the turkey in tin foil and break out the Christmas music without judgment In this holiday playlist, there's a little mix of Bing Crosby, 'N Sync and Sufjan Stevens to remind us that Christmas music isn't only songs from the 1950s. We've also embedded a Spotify playlist, below, for … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Gun sensors could hold US cops to account

Friday 28 November 14:30:00 UTC 2014

In the wake of the Ferguson shooting, devices that record how and when a gun is fired could aid inquiries into police actions [Link]

Mashable » Networking faux pas that can really annoy your contacts

Friday 28 November 14:15:44 UTC 2014

NetworkingFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're lucky, your network includes a few contacts you can always count on. These are the people who are truly in your corner. They say they'll forward your resume on — and then do. They help you prepare for an interview — and want you to keep them apprised of your progress. They congratulate you on your new job — … [Link]

Slashdot » Volcanic Eruption In Japan Disrupts Flights

Friday 28 November 14:04:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes: A volcano in southern Japan erupted today, sending out chunks of magma and a kilometer-high plume of ash. Flights to and from the nearby city of Kumamoto were canceled, and a Japan Airlines spokesman said more could be disrupted if the eruption continues. "Mount Aso, whose huge caldera dominates the southwestern main island of Kyushu, rumbled … [Link]

Mashable » 20 predictions for the future of storytelling

Friday 28 November 14:00:32 UTC 2014

Winner-mediasummitFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s not easy to predict what the future of anything may be — including the storytelling industry, which has undergone myriad changes over the last few years. Those who have been able to jump on trends early have reaped successes, while those who have fallen behind have struggled to keep up. Eventbrite - Mashable Media Summit: Formats of Creativity See also: Mashable Media Summit: Learn how digital changed modern … [Link]

Mashable » The obstacles behind the demise of the sapphire iPhone screen

Friday 28 November 13:15:06 UTC 2014

Iphone-screensFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the year leading up to the release of the iPhone 6, Apple invested more than $1 billion in an effort to make sapphire one of the device's big selling points. Making screens out of the nearly unscratchable material would have helped set the new phone apart from its competitors. When Apple announced the iPhone 6 this September, however, it didn't … [Link]

Slashdot » Mathematicians Study Effects of Gerrymandering On 2012 Election

Friday 28 November 13:06:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes Gerrymandering is the practice of establishing a political advantage for a particular party by manipulating district boundaries to concentrate all your opponents' votes in a few districts while keeping your party's supporters as a majority in the remaining districts. For example, in North Carolina in 2012 Republicans ended up winning nine out of 13 congressional seats even though … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Feedback: Silence for listening pleasure

Friday 28 November 12:30:00 UTC 2014

The variety of absence of noise, we look forward to Boring 2015, a really very immobile phone and more (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » The life of a Latino startup founder in Silicon Valley

Friday 28 November 12:15:07 UTC 2014

Murillo-and-quinteroFeed-tw Feed-fbAlex Murillo leans forward in his seat, sipping coffee from a shot glass and waving his hands as he talks. He points to the screen of his MacBook Pro, explaining the genius behind Audive, the mobile application he is developing that allows users to record cover songs and mix tracks with music enthusiasts around the world. "This is the secret sauce," … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Time cloak used to hide messages in laser light

Friday 28 November 11:41:00 UTC 2014

A time cloak conceals events rather than objects. Cloaked messages were so secret no one could read them – now they can sneak along optical fibres before being revealed [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Princess Rap Battle: Galadriel vs. Leia [Video]

Friday 28 November 11:33:26 UTC 2014

It’s a battle of the trilogies as Leia takes on Galadriel! [Whitney Avalon] [Link]

Mashable » Shooter targeting multiple buildings in Austin is shot dead by police

Friday 28 November 11:25:41 UTC 2014

B3h9utucuaartl0Feed-tw Feed-fbA shooter who was targeting multiple buildings in downtown Austin, including the police department, has been shot dead by police early Friday morning. An officer saw the suspect, who was wearing some kind of vest, and fired, Chief of Staff Raul Munguia told a press briefing. No one else was injured in the incident There was an active shooter targeting multiple … [Link]

Mashable » 10 most clichéd hashtags you're still overusing

Friday 28 November 11:04:13 UTC 2014

HashtagledethumbFeed-tw Feed-fb#justsayin. #truestory. #nature. When a hashtag usage becomes synonymous with social media, you know it's a problem. And while there may be a grain of truth to every cliché — we've all had #justsayin moments — there comes a time when we've just used them way too much See also: 20 Things Your Most Annoying Friends Do on Facebook As such, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Otaku on Titan [Video]

Friday 28 November 11:04:04 UTC 2014

Yikes! This is actually scarier than the real series! [Dorkly] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Incredibly Cute Felted Mario Brothers [Pics]

Friday 28 November 11:03:42 UTC 2014

[Source: SaberRider0815 on Reddit | Via] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Han Solo in Carbonite Shower Curtain

Friday 28 November 11:02:46 UTC 2014

Each Han Solo in Carbonite Shower Curtain looks just like the real thing on Jabba’s wall. Each shower curtain includes 12 black shower curtain hooks, so you can quickly take down your old curtain and quickly hang Han up. However, if a skiff guard shows up looking for a job and then two droids and then a Ubese bounty hunter… … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ultimate NES Collection For Sale

Friday 28 November 11:01:54 UTC 2014

If you’re still looking for that Christmas stocking filler and you’re a fan of the original Nintendo Entertainment System, you might want to get in touch with Nate Duke who is selling his incredible collection. It includes over 800 different games including rarities and misprints: the result of a five year quest to collect every game every made. (It’s not … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mee Thinksa The Phantom Menace Gonna Be Berry Berry Goodsa

Friday 28 November 11:00:08 UTC 2014

With the Star Wars Episode 7 trailer coming out today, the Dorkly site has looked back at the reaction to the first trailer for The Phantom Menace. It’s safe to say some people may have been overenthusiastic: Check out Dorkly for many more reactions, including the poor soul who predicted “He may be a sidekick, but here’s betting that Jar … [Link]

Slashdot » Ubisoft Apologizes For Assassin's Creed

Friday 28 November 10:30:00 UTC 2014

BarbaraHudson writes in with the latest in the Assassin's Creed Unity debacle. This time it's good news. "As an acknowledgment of the botched launch of Assassin's Creed Unity, Ubisoft has offered free additional content to everyone who purchased the title, cancelled the game's season pass and offered a free game to users who purchased the pass. The anticipation for Assassin's … [Link]

Mashable » Protestors at several Ferguson stores call for Black Friday boycott

Friday 28 November 10:27:19 UTC 2014

Black-fridayFeed-tw Feed-fbProtesters went to Walmart and Target stores in Ferguson, and surrounding areas in Missouri, late Thursday calling for a boycott against Black Friday. See also: Michael Brown's family leaves empty seat at dinner table for Thanksgiving The group, which was protesting a grand jury's verdict not to indict the officer who fatally shot Michael Brown, managed to get into some stores, … [Link]

Mashable » Google slashes price of LG G Watch to $99 for Black Friday

Friday 28 November 9:41:41 UTC 2014

07-08-14_lg_g_watch_thumb_3Feed-tw Feed-fbLooking to buy a smartwatch? Google has two Black Friday/Cyber Monday offers which sweeten the deal considerably, especially if you don't mind getting a slightly older device. The first one is very straightforward: Google slashed $130 of the price of LG G Watch, bringing it to $99. Though that device, originally unveiled in March, is showing signs of aging (LG launched … [Link]

Mashable » Police called to stores across UK as Black Friday attracts big crowds

Friday 28 November 8:40:01 UTC 2014

B3fm24nimaekoz5-1Feed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Police were called to several stores across Britain as Black Friday crowds gathered in large numbers hoping to get their hands on a bargain Synonymous with the promise of cut-priced goods and long queues, more British retailers are partaking this year in Black Friday than ever before with a host of deals advertised in advance of it. See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Renewables Are Now Scotland's Biggest Energy Source

Friday 28 November 8:08:00 UTC 2014

AmiMoJo writes Government figures revealed that Scotland is now generating more power from "clean" technologies than nuclear, coal and gas. The combination of wind, solar and hydroelectric, along with less-publicized sources such as landfill gas and biomass, produced 10.3TWh in the first half of 2014. Over the same period, Scotland generated 7.8TWh from nuclear, 5.6TWh from coal and 1.4TWh from … [Link]

Mashable » Volunteers save 108 suffering dogs from breeding farm

Friday 28 November 6:40:13 UTC 2014

Cavalier1Feed-tw Feed-fbThanks to the ambition and big hearts of a small group of women, 108 dogs will have new, fulfilling lives far from the puppy mills where they were once trapped. A small group of eight volunteers rescued dogs from a puppy mill auction held Nov. 22 after managing to raise $200,000 in 11 days for the cause. Dubbed "Operation Rescue Cavalier," … [Link]

Mashable » Apple Store unveils Black Friday gift card offers

Friday 28 November 5:55:31 UTC 2014

Apple_imac_retina_display-39Feed-tw Feed-fbAt the stroke of midnight, Apple went live with its Black Friday deals in the Apple Store These deals will balance your guilt of spending too much money on consumer goods with doing something positive for the world See also: 3 great smartphones to look for on Black Friday With a splash of the color red, Apple is offering gift cards … [Link]

Slashdot » Researchers Discover an "Off Switch" For Pain In the Brain

Friday 28 November 5:30:00 UTC 2014

concertina226 writes Scientists working together from several international universities have discovered that it is possible to block a pathway in the brain of animals suffering from neuropathic pain, which could have a huge impact on improving pain relief in humans. So far, the most successful ways to treat chronic pain from a pharmacological point of view are to create drugs … [Link]

Mashable » How to share your gaming with the world on Twitch

Friday 28 November 4:45:26 UTC 2014

Twitch-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThanks to the huge success of Twitch, gaming can be even more social and entertaining than playing alone. Everyone from pros to casual gamers can find a niche in the streaming community, gathering fans and followers to watch them play. Here, we’ll walk you through the essentials of how to get involved with the Twitch community — now more than 55 … [Link]

Mashable » 12 best iPhone apps of 2014

Friday 28 November 3:43:48 UTC 2014

Best_appsFeed-tw Feed-fbBetween iOS 8 and the iPhone 6, 2014 may have been one of the best years yet for iPhone users. But killer updates from Apple aside, there was no shortage of great new apps this year. From killer new productivity apps, to some of the most addicting games to ever land on the iPhone, you'd be forgiven for not being able … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Drone For $100-$150?

Friday 28 November 3:00:00 UTC 2014

andyring writes With Christmas fast approaching, and me being notoriously hard to buy for, I thought a camera drone would be great to suggest for Christmas. But the options are dizzying, and it's nearly impossible to find something and know it'll be decent. What are Slashdotters suggestions/recommendations/experie~ with a basic camera drone in the $100-150 range? Looks like all of … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Brown's family leaves empty seat at dinner table for Thanksgiving

Friday 28 November 1:29:44 UTC 2014

BrownfamilyFeed-tw Feed-fbThe family of Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson in August, have sat down for Thanksgiving dinner without their son and brother. Brown had two sisters and seven half-siblings, but it was not immediately clear which of the siblings were pictured. Michael Brown Sr., Brown's father, can be seen standing in the middle holding … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Much Can You Eat On Thanksgiving? [Video]

Friday 28 November 1:00:55 UTC 2014

Well, we’ve recently shared videos on what happens if you eat too much on Thanksgiving, and what to do if you can’t eat everything. But exactly how much can you eat (and what can’t you eat)? With the aid of science, Jake Roper investigates… [Link]

Slashdot » Scientists Develop "Paint" To Help Cool the Planet

Friday 28 November 0:59:00 UTC 2014

AaronW writes Engineers at Stanford University have developed an ultrathin, multilayered, nanophotonic material that not only reflects heat away from buildings but also directs internal heat away using a system called "photonic radiative cooling." The coating is capable of reflecting away 97% of incoming sunlight and when combined with the photonic radiative cooling system it becomes cooler than the surrounding … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Social media T&Cs branded as 'meaningless drivel'

Friday 28 November 0:31:00 UTC 2014

A damning report published today by a UK parliamentary committee calls for sites like Facebook and LinkedIn to make their terms and conditions clearer [Link]

Mashable » #PutOutYourBats: A moving Twitter tribute for cricketer Phillip Hughes

Friday 28 November 0:03:26 UTC 2014

PhillipFeed-tw Feed-fbIt is a striking symbol of a legend loss. The #putoutyourbats campaign on social media pays tribute to Phillip Hughes, a 25-year-old Australian cricketer who died on Thursday after being hit in the head with a cricket ball. As Australia mourns, they are also putting their cricket bats against a wall as a mark of respect. See also: Australian cricketer Phillip … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Should Be Broken Up, Say European MPs

Friday 28 November 0:01:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader is one of many to send word that the European Parliament has voted 384 to 174 in favor of unbundling search engines from other commercial services in order to ensure competition. "The European Parliament has voted in favor of breaking Google up, as a solution to complaints that it favors is own services in search results. Politicians … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Robot Can Sketch Or Paint

Friday 28 November 0:00:59 UTC 2014

Last year a successfully-funded Kickstarter campaign turned the idea of a robot painter into reality. Now WaterColorBot 2.0 is available. When hooked up to a computer it can recreate any vector artwork file as a pencil or pen drawing or in watercolors. At $295 it’s quite pricey for what’s something of a novelty product, though credit to the creators for … [Link]

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