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 » Open Source Craft Brewery Shares More Than Recipes
Jason Hibbets writes An open source craft brewery in Saint Paul, Minnesota is taking open source beyond sharing recipes. The goal for Tin Whiskers Brewing Company is to "engage and give back to the community by sharing an inside look at opening and operating a craft brewery." In this interview with co-founder George Kellerman, we learn a little more about … [Link]
Mashable » Tony Blair's Christmas card is the stuff nightmares are made of
Former British Prime Minster Tony Blair released a joyless, soul-sucking holiday card Monday, to wish everyone a season filled with death, destruction and general sorrow Blair's unsettling Christmas card, showcasing an empty gaze and toothy-grin, hit the Internet hard, inspiring the Twitter hashtag #ThingsLessUncomfortableThanTonyBla~ See also: 18 tacky Christmas sweaters to warm your gaudy heart I like how Tony Blair's Christmas … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Red Hat Updates FeedHenry 3 MADP
After earlier this year acquiring FeedHenry, the provider of a mobile application development platform based on a Node.js framework, Red Hat has announced its first significant FeedHenry 3 updates.
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Slashdot » The Cashless Society? It's Already Coming
HughPickens.com writes Damon Darlin writes in the NYT that Apple pay is revolutionary but not for the reason you think. It isn't going to replace the credit card but it's going to replace the wallet — the actual physical thing crammed with cards, cash, photos and receipts. According to Darlin, when you are out shopping, it's the wallet, not the … [Link]
Mashable » Adnan Syed's case, featured on 'Serial', moves to final stages of appeal
BALTIMORE — A 15-year-old murder case that landed a popular teenager from Baltimore County behind bars for life is being revived in a podcast that offers more questions than answers about the crime and its fallout. Ultimately, a Maryland appeals court will decide the man's fate. See also: Everyone is obsessed with the 'Serial' podcast Millions of listeners are anxiously awaiting … [Link]
Mashable » 12,000 (and counting) pledge not to shop on Amazon over the holidays
LONDON — Amazon is set to lose out on more than £2.7 million ($4.2 million) in the run-up to Christmas, according to a group campaigning for people in the UK to refrain from purchasing products from the online retailer Amazon Anonymous is asking people to go Amazon-free for the holiday season and says 12,000 people so far have pledged to do … [Link]
Slashdot » Want To Work For a Cool Tech Company? Hone Your Social Skills
jfruh writes Big companies like Google may need to fill seats with high-skilled workers, but smaller companies — which often fit the profile of the hip workplaces people dream of — still have the luxury of picking and choosing. That's why applicants' social skills and "cultural fit" are so important, which may shatter your dreams of tech as a clique-free … [Link]
Mashable » Behold the best/worst overly dramatic soccer flop of all time
Quick: Someone call notorious soccer-hater Ann Coulter. We have discovered what is probably the most overly dramatic soccer flop in the long and storied history of soccer flops It comes courtesy of Leeds United's midfielder Adryan during his team's most recent match, a 2-0 loss to Derby City. Words scarcely do Adryan justice (an Oscar award, however, might) so please behold … [Link]
Mashable » AOL buys Vidible, still chasing online video dominance
AOL wants to become a leader in the online video business — a difficult notion considering it doesn't own a major platform like YouTube, or a ton of content like ESPN Still, AOL is quietly snapping up the nuts and bolts of this market. It took another step toward that goal with the acquisition of online video syndicator Vidible. The purchase, … [Link]
Slashdot » Ability To Consume Alcohol May Have Shaped Human Evolution
sciencehabit writes Craving a stiff drink after the holiday weekend? Your desire to consume alcohol, as well as your body's ability to break down the ethanol that makes you tipsy, dates back about 10 million years, researchers have discovered. The new finding not only helps shed light on the behavior of our primate ancestors, but also might explain why alcoholism—or … [Link]
Mashable » These are the games you can play for free with Xbox Live Gold this month
Microsoft has revealed the new batch of Games with Gold for December. Xbox One owners will get one new free game during the month while their counterparts on Xbox 360 will get two. The free game on Xbox One is Worms Battlegrounds. First released this summer, Battlegrounds is a turn-based strategy game in which players use an arsenal of weapons to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The College of Wizardry: The Best LARPING Event EVER [Video]
Check out this awesome footage of the international volunteer-created larp College of Wizardry, a 3-day Harry Potter-themed larping event that took place in a castle museum in Czocha, Poland in November 2014. [cosmicjokeuk] [Link]
Mashable » Director Roman Coppola joins Media Summit this Friday
We’re under a week away from this year's Mashable Media Summit, and we're excited to share our latest speaker announcement. Director and Academy Award nominee Roman Coppola will be joining us to discuss his production company, commercial work, writing and side projects, as well as his new original web series, "Mozart in the Jungle." He'll be closing out the one-day event … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hilarious “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Meme Compilation [Pics]
Even though the new trailer for Episode VII was kind of short, the Internet jumped on the occasion to create memes aplenty. Here are a few funny ones we stumbled on: 
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Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' midseason finale set a new ratings record
The first half of The Walking Dead Season 5 went out with a literal and figurative bang Sunday night The series saw its highest-rated midseason finale ever with its most recent episode, garnering 14.8 million total viewers and 9.6 million viewers in the 18-49 demographic, according to Nielsen figures released by AMC. Those numbers represent an increase of 23% and 24%, … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Cosby resigns from Temple University board after 32 years
Bill Cosby has resigned from Temple University's Board of Trustees amid sexual assault allegations after serving for 32 years on the board. According to a statement from Temple University, the board of trustees accepted his resignation and thanked Cosby for "service to the university" on Monday. One of Cosby's first accusers was a former basketball team staff member from the university, … [Link]
Mashable » Russia blocks Vimeo for not removing ISIS propaganda film
KIEV, Ukraine — Russia temporarily blocked access to the video-sharing website Vimeo on Monday after it failed to remove a propaganda video from the Islamic State that violated the country’s “extremism” laws. Roskomnadzor, Russia’s state broadcasting regulator, ordered Internet service providers in Russia to ban access to Vimeo after receiving a request from Russian prosecutors due to the site hosting the … [Link]
Slashdot » Cyber Ring Stole Secrets For Gaming US Stock Market
chicksdaddy writes Reuters has the scoop this morning on a new report out from the folks at FireEye about a cyber espionage ring that targets financial services firms. The campaign, dubbed FIN4 by FireEye, stole corporate secrets for the purpose of gaming the stock market. FireEye believes that the extensive cyber operation compromised sensitive data about dozens of publicly held … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Buddy Launches Platform for IoT Telemetry Data
Buddy Platform recently launched a comprehensive Internet of Things platform that enables companies to easily capture, store and make use of the telemetry data their connected devices are capable of generating. Buddy's platform consists of three major components:
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Mashable » At U.N. climate talks in Peru, it's optimism vs. reality
Starting Monday in Lima, Peru, representatives of about 190 countries began their latest in more than two decades of meetings to discuss how to slow and reverse long-term, manmade global warming The discussions, technically known as the 20th conference of the parties to the 1992 U.N. Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), are aimed at producing a blueprint that can be molded … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The First “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Tattoo [Pic]
Now who’s the first to get that badass sith wielding a sword-like lightsaber tattooed on his back? [Source: George Breckon on Twitter] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Special Cyber Monday Deal: Get the Awesome Amazon Fire TV Box for Just $69!
Amazon currently has a special on their awesome Fire TV box and they’re selling it for just $69 instead of $99. The Fire TV has more features and power than the competition at a much lower price. Check it out! [AMAZON Fire TV – $99 $69 ($30 Off!)] [Link]
Slashdot » South Korea Bans Selfie-Stick Sales
Rambo Tribble writes "South Korea has instituted large fines for selling unregistered "selfie-sticks". The problem arises because many of the devices are using Bluetooth radio spectrum, and must be certified to do so legally. Expressing doubts that the regulations and stiff fines will influence sales, one official said of them, "It's not going to affect anything in any meaningful way, … [Link]
Mashable » Abandoned buildings become extreme playgrounds in Russia
Some may look at an abandoned building and see an eyesore. Others see a huge, dangerous playground In line with GoPro's ability to create dangerous rope swings, Valera Bolchevsky turned an old military hospital in Moscow into an extreme playground Now it's time to make a slide out of some scrap wood 
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Mashable » East London residents fight back against potential rent rises from U.S. developers
LONDON — Residents of an East London housing estate have marched through the capital to protest against plans that could see them lose their homes. Tenants of the New Era Estate in Hoxton gathered outside the offices of Westbrook Partners in Mayfair before processing through London to Downing Street. The U.S. firm is thought to be planning to refurbish the estate … [Link]
Mashable » It's Monday, but at least the busiest air travel day of the year is over
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is a notoriously bad day for flying in the United States, and the bad weather in the western part of the country didn't help. According to the Transportation Security Administration, that Sunday — not the Wednesday before the holiday — is the busiest air travel day when measured by airline passengers (about 2.2 million passengers flew the … [Link]
Mashable » Prep footballer 'gets his swagger back' in hilarious local TV report
Warren De La Salle beat Muskegon Mona Shores on Friday to win Michigan's Division 2 high school state championship. You probably missed this over the holiday weekend, because you probably don't follow Michigan high school sports — and nor should you, really. But what you do need to be aware of is the De La Salle player who gleefully told the … [Link]
Mashable » 8 gifts for the techie who has everything
We all have that friend who's first in line for phone upgrades, already subscribes to the geekiest gadget magazines and owns all of the tablets and consoles. Basically, this ultimate techie makes holiday shopping on their behalf a lot more difficult for us. Don't fret — there is a way! While this friend may think he or she has it all, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Lassie text home: Pooches get technological
Dogs that help humans in danger can do so much more when they have technology designed especially for paws and noses (full text available to subscribers) 
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New Scientist – News » HIV evolves into less deadly form
A form of HIV that first hit in the 1980s now seems slower and less aggressive, suggesting that the virus may be evolving to be less fatal 
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Mashable » A handy guide for when to launch your presidential campaign
Now that the first 2016er has semiofficially launched his bid — we're looking at you, Jim Webb — the rest of the primary field will likely solidify in the next seven months, likely starting very, very soon. The timing of a presidential announcement is a complex calculus, no matter which party you belong to. So National Journal put together a cheat … [Link]
Mashable » Kathy Griffin officially takes Joan Rivers' spot on 'Fashion Police'
Kathy Griffin is officially on duty at Fashion Police. E! made her appointment as host of the red carpet clothing critique show official Monday following months of rumors and nearly three months after the death of original host Joan Rivers. See also: Best of Joan Rivers Video Captures Her Most Memorable Moments Rivers' former co-stars Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic are … [Link]
Mashable » 'Let It Go' is totally this puppy’s jam
The Frozen phenomenon is not species-specific. Oakley the Australian Shepherd is enjoying a relaxing backseat nap when "Let it Go" comes on and nothing else matters — his head perks up, his eyes dance with delight and he howls his best Idina Menzel. He's not so into Charli XCX, though. Abandoned buildings become extreme playgrounds in Russia Pug can't contain … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong protesters begin hunger strike after night of violence
Student activists from Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement began a hunger strike on Monday after violence rocked the city. Joshua Wong, a leader of what has been dubbed the 'Umbrella Revolution,' announced the hunger strike in a Facebook post, asking the government to "immediately restart political reform" and begin an "open dialogue with students." See also: Joshua Wong: The People Have Tasted … [Link]
Mashable » Pug can't contain his excitement for bath time
Few things are more relaxing than lighting a few candles and running yourself a nice bubble bath to wrap up the day, but not all of our animal friends agree. But Barry the pug is here to wash away the belief that dogs don't like baths. A heatwave in Australia prompted Barry's owner to upload an old video of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Workers On Autism Spectrum Finding Careers In Software Testing
rjmarvin writes According to Autism Speaks, about 85% of people who have autism in the United States are currently unemployed or underemployed, but a social enterprise organization called Meticulon is training autistic individuals for highly skilled jobs in software testing. According to Meticulon, autistic people often possess sharp memory and pattern matching skills as well as attention to detail, making … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hypnotising patterns created in electric soap films
Applying an electric field to soap films creates controllable swirling patterns, a technique that could make precise manipulation of liquids easier 
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Mashable » Former Google+ designer slams the service for being 'Facebook lite'
Google+ is a social network "adrift at sea," representing a big missed opportunity for the company, a former Google employee who worked on the service says. Chris Messina, who worked on Google+ user experience design before leaving the company over a year ago, wrote a long post on Medium, in which he criticizes the service for not delivering on its initial … [Link]
Mashable » U2's album is No. 1 on Rolling Stone's '50 Best Albums of 2014' list
Taylor Swift's 1989 is the best-selling album released this year, but it just narrowly cracked the top 10 on Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2014" list. The annual ranking always sparks debate among music lovers, and this year's is no different, with U2's surprise free album, Songs of Innocence, claiming the No. 1 spot See also: Bono's Central Park bike … [Link]
Mashable » Why vultures don't get sick, despite eating a diet of rotting animals
Vultures’ faces and large intestines are covered with bacteria that is toxic to most other creatures, but these birds of prey have evolved a strong gut that helps them not get sick from feasting on rotting flesh, according to a new study. In the first analysis of bacteria living on vultures, the study's researchers found that these scavengers are laden with … [Link]
Mashable » 10 gifts to make your home a 'smart home'
The smart home revolution is only beginning. It's largely believed that one day all products in the house will be connected to the Internet and work together — your fridge will send a message to your TV telling you you're out of milk; the lights will flicker if you've left the front door open. But before we get to the point … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twilio Launches Network Traversal Service for WebRTC
Last week at the WebRTC World conference in San Jose, California, Twilio unveiled a Network Traversal Service that enables developers to build their own WebRTC signaling solution without also having to implement a media relay solution.
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New Scientist – News » Random no more: Evolution isn't down to chance alone
Where do evolution's adaptations come from? Arrival of the Fittest by Andreas Wagner has some surprising answers 
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Mashable » Funding crisis halts food voucher program for 1.7 million Syrian refugees
Lack of funding has forced the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to suspend a voucher program that provides aid to 1.7 million Syrian refugees In Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt, refugees who use vouchers from WFP to buy food in local shops may be facing the winter months without the much needed support See also: The Little Syria News … [Link]
Slashdot » 10-Year-Old iTunes DRM Lawsuit Heading To Trial
itwbennett writes Plaintiffs in the Apple iPod iTunes antitrust litigation complain that Apple married iTunes music with iPod players, and they want $350 million in damages. The lawsuit accuses Apple of violating U.S. and California antitrust law by restricting music purchased on iTunes from being played on devices other than iPods and by not allowing iPods to play music purchased … [Link]
Mashable » Ultrathin 'mirror' can cool buildings by reflecting heat into outer space
A new superthin material can cool buildings without requiring electricity, by beaming heat directly into outer space, researchers say. In addition to cooling areas that don't have access to electrical power, the material could help reduce demand for electricity, since air conditioning accounts for nearly 15% of the electricity consumed by buildings in the United States. The heart of the new … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DARPA’s Cheetah Robot Roams Free At 10MPH
Two years ago a cheetah-inspired robot “ran” at 28.3 mph, faster than Usain Bolt. A new rival model can only manage 10 mph, but does so without any external power cables. Both Cheetah model are funded by the American military’s gadget department DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) but are produced by different firms. In 2012, a Boston Dynamics Model … [Link]
Mashable » Keep your routine during business travel with these hacks
Business travel isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's becoming more and more widespread, with business travel spending growing 4.5% in the U.S., and 7% globally in 2013. American business travelers made a whopping 444.5 million domestic business trips last year — and that number is only projected to grow See also: 7 Essential Tools for Business Travel Although more and more … [Link]
Mashable » 8 personalized tech gifts for the holidays
Shopping for a techie this holiday season? Try adding a personal touch to your present. There's something extra special about customized gifts. From monogrammed tablet cases to custom-designed laptop bags, there are plenty of ways to take your tech-related gifts to the next level. See also: 6 Interactive Sites to Create a Completely Customized Wardrobe Below, we've rounded up a list … [Link]
Slashdot » Stars Traveling Close To Light Speed Could Spread Life Through the Universe
KentuckyFC writes Stars in the Milky Way typically travel at a few hundred kilometers per second relative to their peers. But in recent years, astronomers have found a dozen or so "hypervelocity stars" traveling at up to 1000 kilometers per second, fast enough to escape our galaxy entirely. And they have observed stars orbiting the supermassive black hole at the … [Link]
Mashable » Getting to the top: How rock climbing saves kids from Mexico's drug gangs
Your father's gone north to work and left a void in the household. Your mother is too tired from her own grueling job to offer as much guidance and nurturing as she'd like. School promises no immediate reward. Your most accessible source of social support comes from one of the many drug-dealing gangs in your city Maybe you're grand-fathered into … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Rap Battle of History: Jack the Ripper vs. Hannibal Lecter [Video]
Jack the Ripper goes against Hannibal Lecter in the latest episode of Epic Rap Battles of History! Who do you think won? Let us know in the comments! [ERB] [Link]
Slashdot » Interviews: Adora Svitak Answers Your Questions
Recently, you had a chance to ask child prodigy, author and activist, Adora Svitak, about education and women In STEM and politics. Below you'll find her answers to your questions. 
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New Scientist – News » Synthetic enzymes hint at life without DNA or RNA
First ever enzymes made from XNA, an artificial alternative to DNA and RNA, reveal how life could have started and may work as long-lasting therapies 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Chewbacca is No Longer a Walking Carpet!
This rug will look just perfect in my man cave… once I’m done with it! Chewbacca Rugs are soft and fluffy and even have his bandolier running diagonally across them. Two different sizes will make sure you have add the proper amount of Wookiee to the room you are decorating. And we promise, no Wookiees were harmed in the making … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: the brain-zap backlash, free bitcoin for students, touching the void in VR, online wildlife trafficking and more 
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Slashdot » UK Police To Publicly Shame Drunk Drivers On Twitter This Christmas
An anonymous reader writes Sussex and Surrey police plan on fighting drunk driving with the help of twitter this Christmas. The police say that they will tweet details of accused intoxicated drivers, including: where, when, and who was stopped throughout December. From the article: "They're cruising the streets for embarrassing tweets. It's no secret that every year, the number of … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple CloudKit Brings Remote Data Storage to Your Apps
Welcome to the second of a three-part series on iOS 8, where we will dive into the world of CloudKit. (We introduced you to HealthKit in an earlier article.)
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Mashable » Teaser trailers are basically Hollywood's version of clickbait
While we might all have grown accustomed to the "teaser trailer" — a brief preview for an upcoming feature — the upcoming Jurassic World introduced us to the "trailer teaser." Released a mere two days before the full-length trailer for the dinosaur thriller, the 16-second clip revealed precisely nothing about the film, serving only as a hype machine for a trailer … [Link]
Mashable » Rumor: Larger iPad Air Plus in the works for a spring release
Rumors of a 12-inch iPad just won't die The latest reports come from the Japanese magazine Mac Fan (via Macotakara), which has published schematics of the purported larger-screened tablet. See also: Apple iPad Air 2: Thin, Beautiful and Powerful The magazine alleges that the iPad Air Plus, as it is dubbed, will be 7mm thick and powered by an A9 chip, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Haptic holograms let you touch the void in VR
A system that enables you to feel and handle floating virtual objects with your bare hands is poised to bring virtual reality into the physical world 
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Mashable » Threat of more Sony leaks looms after 'Fury,' 'Annie' surface online
Five Sony Pictures movies — including Annie, which is weeks from release — have leaked online in the wake of last week's data breach, with a shadowy hacking group claiming responsibility and threatening more damage. Sony's computers displayed an image of a skeleton and a ransom message last week, for which a group identifying itself as "Guardians of the Peace" took … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft purchases email maker Acompli to make mobile inroads
Microsoft announced it was buying Acompli, a startup that makes email apps for iOS and Android (but not Windows Phone), on Monday, demonstrating a touch of pragmatism in attempts to make inroads on mobile. In a blog post announcing the move, Rajesh Jha, corporate VP of Outlook and Office 365, said the purchase is "part of a company-wide effort to help … [Link]
Slashdot » BlackBerry Clears Hurdle For Voice Crypto Acquisition
angry tapir writes BlackBerry is now free to integrate German security vendor Secusmart's voice encryption technology in its smartphones and software, after the German government approved its acquisition of the company. BlackBerry CEO John Chen still wants his company to be the first choice of CIOs that want nothing but the best security as he works to turn around the … [Link]
Slashdot » How the FCC CIO Plans To Modernize 207 Legacy IT Systems
Lemeowski writes in with this interview of FCC CIO David Bray. "When David Bray took over as CIO of the FCC last year, he found the agency saddled with 207 legacy systems, which is about one system for every eight employees in the 1,750-person agency. Bray, who is one of the youngest CIOs across the federal government, shares his plan … [Link]
Mashable » Nice guy Ed Sheeran sings karaoke with an 11-year-old fan
In case you somehow forgot that Ed Sheeran is a super nice dude, he's back to remind us Aimee Keogh, 11, was visiting The Late Late Toy Show 2014 on Ireland's RTE to help review a karaoke machine when the singer jumped in behind her for a quick duet of "Lego House." Sheeran, who is English, also brought Keogh a … [Link]
Mashable » Spirit of adventure: Gorgeous photos from around the globe
After nearly a decade in the film business, Dave and Deb Bouskill quit their day jobs in pursuit of a dream lifestyle — traveling the world, photographing and writing their adventures Today, the fruits of their labors are evident in the couple's acclaimed travel blog, The Planet D — in 2014, the blog won the Gold medal for Best Travel Blog … [Link]
Mashable » This Kickstarter will deliver a pepperoni pizza bed to your doorstep
Most drunken, 3 a.m. epiphanies will lead straight to regret: Dining at a White Castle franchise, renting a Sinbad movie from a Redbox, texting an ex Brooklyn-based artist Claire Mangeniello was able to turn hers into a small business. This month, Mageniello launched a meticulously mapped out Kickstarter campaign for a pizza bed. 
Each pizza bed order will be shipped in … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix sets a 'House of Cards' Season 3 debut date
The power-hungry Underwoods make their ascent to board Air Force One in the extremely short first teaser for the third season of House of Cards. In the teaser, we learn Netflix's political thriller, starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright as the nation's newly appointed president and First Lady, will premiere Feb. 27, 2015. As with past seasons, all 13 episodes will … [Link]
Mashable » Women fight back against sexual harassers on public bus in India
Footage of two sisters fighting back against a group of men on a public bus in northern India has sparked a dialogue on the country's deep-rooted sexual harassment issues. The video, filmed by another passenger, shows the two young women hitting the group of men who were allegedly sexually harassing them, beating one of the men with a belt. None of … [Link]
Slashdot » How the Rollout of 5G Will Change Everything
mrspoonsi writes The global race is on to develop 5G, the fifth generation of mobile network. While 5G will follow in the footsteps of 4G and 3G, this time scientists are more excited. They say 5G will be different — very different. "5G will be a dramatic overhaul and harmonization of the radio spectrum," says Prof Rahim Tafazolli who is … [Link]
Mashable » Celebrate Cyber Monday with 25% off tickets to Media Summit
The turkey's been eaten, Black Friday is behind us and everyone's four-day weekend has come to a close. But the fall festivities aren't over yet! To celebrate Cyber Monday, we want to offer you 25% off the price of your ticket to Mashable's Media Summit on Dec. 5 at Hudson Theater in New York City. 
In addition, @MashBusiness will be hosting a … [Link]
Mashable » 4 ways to keep your smart home a safe home
Imagine a hacker infiltrating your home's remotely operated thermostat, turning off your heat and bursting your pipes. What about a burglar accessing your security cameras and finding out what times you aren't home? Sound like futuristic paranoia? Not really. As more people equip their homes with technology that connects to the Internet (there will be more than 30 billion "connected," or … [Link]
Mashable » AMC teases one glorious minute of 'Better Call Saul'
In trouble? You better call Saul. AMC aired a preview of the much anticipated Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul on Sunday, during the midseason finale of The Walking Dead, and it was glorious. Watch as everyone's favorite scummy lawyer from New Mexico takes a licking from Mike Ehrmantraut over a parking space. Nice guy Ed Sheeran sings karaoke with … [Link]
Mashable » You're likely tired of hearing this: Lufthansa pilots are striking again
Lufthansa pilots are striking once again, causing the airline to cancel about half of its scheduled flights from Monday until Tuesday at midnight. About half of the flights on Germany's largest carrier were canceled as a result of the strike, which is the airline's ninth this year in the continuing dispute about retirement benefits. See also: Finally, airline food delivered to … [Link]
Mashable » 1964: The Japanese version of the Beatles
In 1963, the Beatles exploded onto the British music scene and rapidly conquered Western Europe and America. Japanese youth was not immune to Beatlemania either Yet in the absence of their idols (the real Beatles did not tour Japan until 1966), a tribute band called the Tokyo Beatles began to play throughout Tokyo's clubs. In the summer of 1964 photographer Michael … [Link]
Slashdot » Open Source Craft Brewery Shares More the Recipes
Jason Hibbets writes An open source craft brewery in Saint Paul, Minnesota is taking open source beyond sharing recipes. The goal for Tin Whiskers Brewing Company is to "engage and give back to the community by sharing an inside look at opening and operating a craft brewery." In this interview with co-founder George Kellerman, we learn a little more about … [Link]
Mashable » Prince Harry reveals secret phobia as part of World AIDS Day campaign
LONDON — Prince Harry has revealed a secret about himself and is asking everyone to join him See also: 30 Years After the Discovery of HIV, a Timeline of AIDS Milestones It's all part of the #feelnoshame campaign by his charity, Sentebale, tied into World AIDS Day, to reduce the stigma associated with having HIV. In a video posted to Twitter, … [Link]
Mashable » That GOP staffer who bashed Obama's daughters is resigning
A Republican staffer who faced huge backlash after writing a Facebook post stating that Barack Obama's daughters should "show a little class" will resign. Elizabeth Lauten, the communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher (R.-Tenn.), previously issued an apology after bashing Malia and Sasha Obama for looking bored during a televised event with their father on the day before Thanksgiving. According to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The smart mouse with the half-human brain
When human brain cells called astrocytes are let loose in mouse brains, they rapidly overwhelm the mouse cells and make the rodents smarter 
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Mashable » Intel buys PasswordBox to beef up its security
Aiming to fortify its security offerings, Intel announced it was buying PasswordBox, a password management startup founded two years ago. The Montreal-based PasswordBox announced the purchase on its website; terms of the deal were not disclosed. PasswordBox has received $6 million in funding to date. See also: How to Protect Yourself From the Heartbleed Bug Launched in 2012 by Marc-Antoine Ross … [Link]
Slashdot » Google, National Parks Partner To Let Girls Program White House Xmas Tree Lights
theodp writes The Washington Post reports the White House holiday decor is going digital this year, with dog-bots and crowdsourced tree lights. "Thanks to Google's Made with Code initiative," reports a National Park Foundation press release, "girls across the country will experience the beauty of code by lighting up holiday trees in President's Park, one of America's 401 national parks … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon has 15,000 robots to help handle orders this holiday season
Amazon has a vast battalion of robots to help ensure your new television arrives on time this holiday season The ecommerce giant revealed that it now has more than 15,000 robots in action at its fulfillment centers around the country, as well as Robo-Stow, a large robotic arm. The robots move shelves of products around the vast facilities to make employees … [Link]
Mashable » Online > in line: U.S. retail sales drop during Black Friday weekend
Turkey-laden Americans would rather buy online than wait in line, and they're spending less. U.S. retailers have begun the all-important holiday shopping season with a lump of coal, as Americans turned to online shopping instead of braving the crowds in the weekend after Thanksgiving. Sales fell 11.3% to $50.9 billion compared to 2013, according to a survey from the National Retail … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 80sTees Awesome Cyber Monday Sale: 75% Off on Over 100 Geektastic Tees!
Our pals over at 80sTees are holding a huge sale on over 100 geektastic shirt designs, all priced at 75% off (Promo Code: CybertronMonday)! There are plenty of really nice tees in there, but a lot of them are a few pages deep at the link, so be sure to check ‘em all out! Just be sure to use code … [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Processor Could Be In Next-Gen Google Glass
An anonymous reader points out this story that Intel could be in charge of creating the chips for the new Google Glass. Intel is expected to supply the chips for a new version of Google's Glass device in 2015, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources. The Intel processor will replace one from Texas Instruments, … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon and MATE Editions Released
linuxscreenshot writes The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 17.1 'Rebecca' MATE. Linux Mint 17.1 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2019. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use. Linux Mint 17.1 MATE edition comes with two … [Link]
Slashdot » Armies of Helper Robots Keep Amazon's Warehouses Running Smoothly
jones_supa writes Amazon is continuing to maintain its vision of an automatic warehouse. Since acquiring robot-maker Kiva, a Massachusetts company, for $775 million in cash in 2012, the e-commerce retailer has been increasingly implementing automation at its gargantuan fulfillment centers. This holiday season, Amazon's little helper is an orange, 320-pound robot. The 15,000 robots are part of the company's high-tech … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Serkis is the voice in Star Wars teaser trailer
There had been much speculation over whether or not it was him, but that the mystery voice in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens' teaser trailer, released Friday, does in fact belong to Andy Serkis. Delivered in a sinister tone, the 88-second trailer contains only one line: "There has been an awakening. Have you felt it? The dark side … and … [Link]
Mashable » Bing's top 2014 trends: Kim Kardashian leads celebs, iPhone 6 is top gadget
Microsoft’s search engine Bing has released a list of top searches in the U.S. across a number of categories for 2014, and the results are mostly predictable, with a few minor surprises. Apple's iPhone 6 has been the most popular gadget on Bing. Interestingly enough, Samsung's Galaxy S5, which came out this year, is nowhere to be seen, though the Galaxy … [Link]
Mashable » What you missed in Ferguson this weekend
President Barack Obama planned to hold meetings Monday on the Ferguson situation, and a few members of the St. Louis Rams football team showed their support for protesters who have been rallying in the streets and at retail stores since a grand jury's decision a week ago not to indict the white police officer who fatally shot a black 18-year-old. See … [Link]
Slashdot » Montana Lawmakers Propose 85 Mph Speed Limit On Interstates
HughPickens.com writes AP reports that Montana lawmakers are drafting bills that would raise the daytime speed limit on Montana interstate highways from 75 to 80 and possibly as high as 85 mph. "I just think our roads are engineered well, and technology is such we can drive those roads safely," says Art Wittich. He notes that Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho … [Link]
Mashable » Latest episode of 'Once Upon a Time' shows us the calm before the storm
The penultimate episode of Once Upon a Time Season 4's first half was one big tease As the calm before the Spell of Shattered Sight storm fell upon Storybrooke, the town frantically tried to stop the Snow Queen, but we didn't get to see more than a looming dark purple cloud for most of Episode 10, "Fall." We did, meanwhile, see … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » CRAZY 2014 Online CYBER MONDAY Deals (Updated)
So once again this year, right after Black Friday, comes Cyber Monday! As with last week, here is our selection of awesome deals for today. We’ll make sure to update this post a few times during the day and add new deals as we find them, so be sure to visit back! Video Games and Consoles -Dragon Age: Inquisition (New … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 11 Geektastic Mugs for the Coffee/Tea Loving Geek in Your Life
It’s a fact, there are plenty of geeks out there who are big fans of caffeinated hot beverage, namely coffee and tea. With this in mind, I’ve scoured the Internet for some of the coolest mugs I could find, which would all make some great gifts for the coffee/tea loving geeks in your life, or even for yourself! The Retro … [Link]
Mashable » Parents in Britain have named their kids Daenerys, Tyrion and Piper this year
LONDON — The school yard in a few year's time is going to sound a lot like a mash-up of Game of Thrones, Orange is the New Black and Breaking Bad See also: 'Game of Thrones' Explained in 3 Minutes Parents in Britain, inspired by TV shows, are naming their newborns after their favourite characters, according to new research by parenting … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Google Glass to get Intel processors
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Google will be trading out processors in its Google Glass device. Right now the wearable device is powered by a Texas Instruments chip. The next iteration of the device will contain a low-power processor from Intel See also: Google Glass Now Available to All, No Invitation Needed The WSJ reports … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Internet Superhero! [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gingerbread Serenity [Pic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bad Parkour 2: Par More [Video]
Youtuber WheezyWaiter thinks he’s been getting better at parkour since his last video, but I have to disagree: [WheezyWaiter] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Math for Grownups [Comic]
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Mashable » The best Cyber Monday deals in Britain
LONDON — Britons are expected to make 145 million website visits over 24 hours today as Cyber Monday, the digital follow up to Black Friday, sees bargain hunters hit the web for a deal. See also: Police called to stores across UK as Black Friday attracts big crowds Shoppers are set to spend £451,00 every minute, industry body IMRG has predicted, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Wildlife trafficking is rife online in many countries
More than 33,000 animal products, 54 per cent of them live animals, were advertised for sale on websites from 16 countries, mainly in China. 
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Slashdot » Probe Into NSA Activity Reveals Germany Spying On Germans
cold fjord writes The Local (DE) reports, "The Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Germany's foreign intelligence service, spied on some citizens living abroad, a former lawyer for the spies told MPs on Thursday. Dr Stefan Burbaum … said that some Germans were targeted as "office holders," a legal loophole the spies used to circumvent the law that protects Germans citizens from being spied … [Link]
Mashable » Game reviewer received rape threats from boys, contacted their mothers
An Australian game reviewer got sick and tired of young boys trolling her and threatening to rape her, so she did what any self-respecting adult would do — she told their parents. The 21-year-old journalist Alanah Pearce normally reviews video games for local radio stations and television in Brisbane, Queensland. She also has a YouTube channel. But recently, she has made … [Link]
Mashable » Violent clashes mar the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — For two months, the sprawling tent-studded demo site outside the main government offices in Hong Kong had been calm, cheerful and jam-packed with impromptu art. That changed dramatically late on Sunday and in the early hours of Monday, when protesters and police clashed in the most violent incidents that the “umbrella movement” has seen since it started in … [Link]
Slashdot » Who Needs NASA? Exoplanet Detected Using a DSLR
Iddo Genuth writes Until 20 years ago even the best telescopes in the world could not detect a planet outside our solar system. Now, with the aid of a basic DSLR, low cost lens and some DIY magic, you just might be able to "see" ET's home planet for yourself. Your DSLR can do much more than just take a … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2077: J.J. gets judged!
Crimes against Star Wars must be punished! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]
Mashable » Girl Scouts to sell cookies online for first time in 100-year history
Samoas and Thin Mints could be coming to your inbox soonGirl Scouts of the USA announced Digital Cookie on Monday, a new digital platform that allows Girl Scouts to sell cookies online for the first time in the cookie program's 100-year history. It's a move to get girls interested in computers at a young age. Girl Scouts has always touted the … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Walking Dead' had one hell of a midseason finale
WARNING: This story contains spoilers from The Walking Dead's midseason finale. Do not read if you have not watched. We knew something horrible was going to happen in Sunday night's midseason finale of The Walking Dead. We'd, frankly, be a little disappointed if everything turned out a-ok for everyone. (Boring.) See also: Going into 'The Walking Dead' midseason finale, we're worried … [Link]
Mashable » Giant sunspot may cause massive solar storms
The largest sunspot to appear on Earth's nearest star in more than two decades is once again pointed at the planet, and it will likely kick-start solar storms, NASA scientists say. The massive sunspot, previously known as Active Region 12192, was turned toward Earth in October and early November, but rotated out of view. While it was on the Earth-facing side … [Link]
Mashable » Vox takes $46.5 million in funding as media investments stay hot
Vox Media has closed a funding round of $46.5 million, putting it among other digital media companies, including BuzzFeed and Vice, that have attracted major recent investments at sizable valuations The Series E round values the company at $380 million, according to the New York Times. The investment came from only one firm: General Atlantic. Since the company's first major funding … [Link]
Slashdot » Breath Test For Pot Being Developed At WSU
An anonymous reader writes with this news from Tacoma, WA's News Tribune: A team at Washington State University is working to develop a breath test that could quickly determine whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana. Law enforcement officers already use preliminary breath tests in the field to estimate drivers' blood alcohol content. But no similar portable tool … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's secret to getting through the holidays: Seniors doing manual labor
Those holiday gifts you’re expecting this year will come from Santa’s workshop, if you still believe in that kind of thing. More than likely, though, you realize they’re shipping out from Amazon But what you may not know is there’s a dead ringer for Mrs. Claus packing the boxes. Amazon, which recently fell behind Alibaba to become the world’s second-largest e-commerce … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong protests escalate as police use pepper spray, water hoses
Pro-democracy protesters clashed with police early Monday as they tried to surround Hong Kong government headquarters, stepping up their movement for genuine democratic reforms after camping out on the city's streets for more than two months. Repeating scenes that have become familiar since the movement began in late September, protesters carrying umbrellas — which have become symbols of the pro-democracy movement … [Link]
Mashable » Sony Pictures investigating North Korean links to recent hack, report says
Sony Pictures Entertainment is reportedly investigating whether the recent hack that downed the company's computer system is linked to North Korea. The thinking is that the hack may be in response to Sony's upcoming film, The Interview, which is premised on a plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Re/code reports. See also: Massive hack takes down Sony Pictures' … [Link]
Mashable » Missing Ohio State football player found dead of an apparent suicide
A missing Ohio State football player was found dead Sunday, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Police tell media outlets the body of 22-year-old Kosta Karageorge was found near the campus after a search since he went missing Wednesday. The senior defensive tackle from Columbus had last been seen at his apartment in Columbus, when his roommates said he … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 80sTees Awesome Black Friday Sale: 50% Off on Hundreds of Geektastic Shirts!
Our pals over at 80sTees are holding a huge sale on hundreds of geektastic shirt designs, all priced at 50% off! There are plenty of really nice tees in there, but a lot of them are a few pages deep at the link, so be sure to check ‘em all out! Just be sure to use code “OMGBFFBFS” at checkout! … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most Astounding Fact [Comic]
Comic adapted from a statement by Neil DeGrasse Tyson by Gavin Aung Than from Zen Pencils. [Zen Pencils] [Link]
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