Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » Remains of one of the 43 kidnapped Mexican students identified
Mexico Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam announced on Sunday that DNA testing has confirmed that the remains found in a Southern Mexico garbage dump correspond with one of 43 students who disappeared in September. A piece of bone found among the burnt remains was traced to missing student Alexander Mora Venancio, 19, solidifying the government's theory that the students were all … [Link]
Mashable » The very best Mashable reads of 2014
Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who I consider well-read. I was looking for a new book, so I inquired into what she had loved lately. "I don't have time to read entire books anymore," she explained. "But I can recommend about 20 #longreads that I've devoured in the past day or so." (Disclaimer: She didn't say "hashtag-longreads." I … [Link]
Mashable » New Apple ads tout 'Change,' but are really about productivity
Apple is rolling out a new online and TV ad campaign that highlights the many ways you can use its flagship tablet to get things done. Set to The Orwells' song "Who Needs You," the new 60- and 30-second spots focus heavily on creativity, and include a montage of people using the iPad Air 2. Each spot features a wide … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Join our shoestring mission to find life on Europa
New Scientist has a plan to beat ESA to Jupiter's moon with our own low-budget CubeSat space probe. We'll be looking for alien life – who's in? (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Family can't hold back dazzling 'Let It Go' Christmas lights display
A Texas family didn't worry about braving the cold to put on a spectacular Frozen Christmas lights show. The Storms family of Austin created an elaborate display set to "Let It Go," complete with snowflakes, icicles and a cactus (hey, it's Texas). Rock around your Christmas tree with a 'Home Alone' song remix 'All I Want For Christmas' decked out … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gift Idea: Star Wars Exclusive Charm Bead DIY Sets
I don’t know about you, but my wife and most of her friends all have one of these pandora-type charm bead bracelets, but the selection of beads that go on them isn’t all that geeky. Fortunately, Thinkgeek has released a series of officially licensed Star Wars charm beads to geekify those bracelets up! All of these are made of 316L … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Brett Domino’s Super Awesome and Awkward Guide to Making a Hit Christmas Pop Song
A quick guide from Brett Domino to help you make a hit festive pop song. These guys never cease to make me laugh. [Brett Domino] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » THIS GUY IS FAST: Man Completes a Stage of Tetris in 19.46 Seconds [Video]
In case you’re wondering, yes, this is at regular speed. Just look at the time counter. [TOJkero] [Link]
Mashable » Conservative blogger reveals unconfirmed identity of alleged U.Va. rape victim
Charles C. Johnson, a blogger who previously wrote for conservative publication The Daily Caller, and now runs the independent news site Got News, published on Sunday what he claims to be the name and photo of "Jackie," the woman at the center of Rolling Stone's story about sexual assault on University of Virginia's campus. Last month, the magazine published a widely … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » MUST WATCH: The Most Amazing, Incredible and Dramatic Youtube Video of ALL TIME [Video]
Watch it. Watch it all! I’m pretty sure you’ll end up shaking your head in disbelief. This is one the most watched animal videos ever uploaded to YouTube. [Jason Schlosberg | Via] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Lightsaber Escalation [Video]
Unfortunately, there’s no sound because the video comes from a GIF, but it still made me laugh. Original gif by redditor i_start_fires. [Youtube] [Link]
Mashable » Saudi Arabia extends detention of women arrested for driving, relative says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two Saudi women detained nearly a week ago for violating the kingdom's female driving ban were ordered held for 25 more days on Sunday, a relative said. The women, who were arrested Dec. 1 after driving into Saudi Arabia from the United Arab Emirates, are supporters of a grassroots campaign launched last year to oppose the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rick Grimes: Season 1 vs. Season 5 vs. The Future [Pic]
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Mashable » 3 deaths, injuries reported as Typhoon Hagupit floods parts of the Philippines
Typhoon Hagupit continued battering the Philippines on Sunday, making a lumbering trek from Samar island in the east, across Mindoro island, toward the flood-prone capital city of Manila. The Philippines weather agency, known as PAGASA, has upgraded the warning category in Manila from one to two, forecasting tropical-storm force winds on Monday, local time Fortunately, so far, the storm has been … [Link]
Mashable » New parents: This mom understands your lack of sleep
Esther Anderson just wanted to sleep, but her baby had other plans Anderson's restless, chubby-cheeked daughter does everything her little brain can think of to keep mom awake. Eye pokes, nose pokes, tiny fists to the face — nothing can stop a determined, wide-awake child Don't worry, new parents — only 18 years until nap time. 
Family can't hold back … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Light Bending Cloak Experiment [Video]
From Brusspup: This is a really simple yet amazing project. It uses 4 lenses to control light in such a way that it renders an object invisible. When the light enters the first lens, it flips the image upside down. The second lens sends the light straight into the 3rd lens. The 3rd lens focuses the light into a point … [Link]
Mashable » Job hunting? 200+ openings at Nike, Warner Music Group and more
Are you on the job hunt? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from the Mashable community. Each week, we highlight 10 recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, … [Link]
Mashable » Nicki Minaj does a flawless Beyoncé impression on 'SNL'
Nicki Minaj as Queen Bey is here to help you celebrate the holidays On Saturday Night Live, musical guest Minaj starred as Beyoncé in a mock MTV special called "Jingle Ballerz: Hip Hop Nativity." In SNL's retelling of the birth of Jesus, Minaj as Beyoncé plays the Virgin Mary — a.k.a. "the original teen mom" — with Justin Bieber as her … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Honest Game Trailer: The Walking Dead [Video]
Not based on the popular TV show, but instead the way less popular comic book, comes a game about surviving the zombie apocalypse that’s mostly people talking about stuff – TellTale’s The Walking Dead. [Smosh Games] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Go Forward [Comic]
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Mashable » James Franco's 'Grow-a-Guy' on 'SNL' is your new best friend
If you're having trouble locking down a plus-one for this year's holiday parties, Saturday Night Live has a solution: "Grow-a-Guy." In a sketch, Mike O'Brien, who usually works behind-the-scenes as a writer for SNL, decides to grow his own friend after being teased for not having any. See also: James Franco and Seth Rogen reveal 'leaked' Sony hack photos on 'SNL' … [Link]
Mashable » 30 Instagram pets that colored our world in 2014
Nothing brought more virtual slobbering into our lives than the pets that graced our Instagram feeds in 2014. We lived vicariously through their owners' eyes, digitally cuddling kittens, nuzzling puppies and doing whatever it is you do with a pet capybara See also: The 75 Absolutely Cutest Animals on Instagram Out of all the animals that filtered our cold hearts this … [Link]
Mashable » Puffed-up blowfish aren't holding their breath
Pufferfish can balloon into a spikey sphere within moments of sensing a nearby threat, and while it may seem like these creatures hold their breath as they inflate, they can actually breathe as they puff up. But this trick may actually tire pufferfish out and put them at risk of being eaten once they've deflated, a new study finds. Pufferfish, also … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 60% Off Mpow 6.0Amps 30W Dual Rapid USB Port Car Charger – $7.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Mpow 6.0Amps 30W Dual Rapid USB Port Car Charger for just $7.99. That’s 60% off on the charger’s regular list price of $19.99. Exclusive Xsmart™ Technology: Makes each port intelligently identify the charging control chips of any connected device and speak its unique charging language to make fastest possible … [Link]
Mashable » 1946: Trick mirror photographs people popping zits, picking noses
For this assignment photographer Yale Joel set up a trick mirror in Times Square Theatre in 1946. It looked like an ordinary mirror to members of the public, but Joel was able to photograph those people through the glass. He captured a section of the New York community at their most informal, attending to items of personal grooming. Adjusting hats, stockings … [Link]
Mashable » James Franco and Seth Rogen reveal 'leaked' Sony hack photos on 'SNL'
The recent hacking of Sony is no laughing matter, but James Franco found a way to make light of the situation in his Saturday Night Live opening monologue. "Something pretty crazy happened this week," Franco says. "I have this movie called The Interview coming out with Seth Rogen at Sony, and this week Sony Studios got all of their computers hacked. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Does the Liver Do and How Does It Work? [Science Video]
There’s a factory inside you that weighs about 1.4 kilograms and runs for 24 hours a day. It’s your liver: the heaviest organ in your body, which simultaneously acts as a storehouse, a manufacturing hub, and a processing plant. Emma Bryce gives a crash course on the liver and how it helps keep us alive. [Ted Ed] [Link]
Mashable » Indian police arrest Uber driver accused of rape
NEW DELHI — Indian police on Sunday arrested a driver from ride-sharing service Uber for allegedly raping a young woman in the capital. Shiv Kumar Yadav, 32, was arrested in his hometown of Mathura, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of New Delhi, where the rape allegedly took place Friday, police officer Jag Niwas said. See also: Sorry, Travis, but I'm … [Link]
Mashable » 21 adorable animals that charmed the Internet in 2014
Cute animals are the Internet's most valuable renewable resource Every year, a new crop of adorable fuzzy superstars emerge to make us lose our minds, and press the replay button on YouTube to the point of exhaustion See also: The 75 Absolutely Cutest Animals on Instagram Delight in 21 of the creatures that made us laugh, and melted our hearts in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fun Christmas Tee: I Find Your Lack of Cheer Disturbing
Darth Vader may be a lot of evil things, but one thing he is not is a curmudgeon on Christmas. This Star Wars shirt shows Darth Vader wearing a Santa Claus hat and the shirt reads I Find Your Lack Of Cheer Disturbing. If you have been looking for a faux ugly Christmas shirt, give yourself to the Dark Side … [Link]
Mashable » 17 most awkward moments that made us cringe in 2014
Welp, 2014 has been a very uncomfortable year. The last 365 days have been marked by weird news stories, social media fails and plenty of photos that made you squirm in your seat more than watching an R-rated movie with your grandparents. See also: 28 things you can't unsee from 2014 The only thing more awkward than experiencing these moments the … [Link]
Mashable » 6 essential gadgets for single people
Who needs a partner when there's technology? We're not talking about a Spike Jonze-ian world of Siri-like virtual pals. We're talking about helpful gadgets that make life for one just a bit easier, for those times you need a helping hand. See also: 5 techie accessories to upgrade your stodgy cubicle From simple jar openers to tools for clasping difficult jewelry, … [Link]
Mashable » 12 extreme accessories for people in denial about winter
For the next four or five months, you might as well hibernate in the biggest scarf you can find. That, or invest in a balaclava. Some people go in for a pair of simple, stylish gloves, but others — the brave, the few — would love to never think about winter at all. These people are the ones donning scarves so … [Link]
Slashdot » 45-Year Physics Mystery Shows a Path To Quantum Transistors
New submitter cyberspittle sends this research report from the University of Michigan: An odd, iridescent material that's puzzled physicists for decades turns out to be an exotic state of matter that could open a new path to quantum computers and other next-generation electronics. … The researchers provide the first direct evidence that samarium hexaboride, abbreviated SmB6, is a topological insulator … [Link]
Mashable » 5 steps for structuring an ideal work day
With looming end-of-year deadlines and the holidays imminent, it’s one of the most stressful times of the year. Are you maximizing your work days to the fullest? Many folks make the mistake of wasting precious minutes and hours by tackling too much work without a solid game plan. We spoke with several productivity experts on how to effectively structure an ideal … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ski and snowboard apps to help you slay the pow
It's the most wonderful time of the year — we're talking about ski season, of course. With mountains across the country ripe for thrills, it's time to dust off your skis, wax your boards and get ready for gnar. See also: Skier Dominates Treacherous Slopes With 70-Foot Flip But there's much more to a great day on the slopes than … [Link]
Slashdot » Using Discarded Laptop Batteries To Power Lights
mrspoonsi sends news of an IBM study (PDF) which found that discarded laptop batteries could be used to power lights in areas where there's little or no electrical grid. Of the sample IBM tested, 70% of the used batteries were able to power an LED light for more than four hours every day throughout an entire year. The concept was … [Link]
Mashable » A global offering of love to 31 Australian couples whose marriages were voided
A beautiful campaign is kicking off around the world to recognise the 31 marriages voided by the Australian government in 2013. Leading international LGBT non-profit organisation GLAAD is calling on people to show their support for the Australian couples whose marriages were deemed invalid exactly one year ago In a global show of love, the 5 Days of Equality campaign … [Link]
Mashable » Around 100 people reportedly arrested in violent Greek protests
UPDATED Dec. 7, 10:32 a.m. ET: Police said they arrested around 100 protesters following Saturday's violent protests in Athens on the anniversary of the police killing of a teenager in 2008, according to reports. ATHENS, Greece — A march by thousands of people through central Athens to mark the anniversary of the fatal police shooting of an unarmed teenager quickly … [Link]
Mashable » Center vomits on ball then snaps it in football season's grossest play
This probably isn't how Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez drew up the play During the fourth quarter of the Wildcats' brutal 51-13 beatdown of a loss to the Oregon Ducks in Friday night's Pac-12 title game, Arizona center Carter Wood snapped the ball to his quarterback. That's normal What's not normal is that Wood vomited all over the ball immediately before … [Link]
Mashable » Did Stan Lee just hint at a studio effort to cross over the Marvel movies?
LOS ANGELES — Are the major Hollywood studios with rights to various Marvel Comics characters talking about a massive movie crossover? Though it may never happen, it would seem they've at least been noodling the idea — this according to none other than Stan Lee. The 91-year-old co-creator of Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor and just about every major Marvel … [Link]
Slashdot » A Case Against Further Government Spectrum Auctions
dkatana points out an article arguing that the governments should stop further auctions of 4G spectrum because it reduces infrastructure investment from carriers and makes net neutrality more difficult to regulate. Quoting: The FCC recently raised more than $34 billion for six blocks of airwaves, totaling 65 megahertz of the electromagnetic spectrum. This is good news for the treasury coffers, … [Link]
Mashable » Cyber sleuths reveal new clues about mysterious Sony hackers
On Aug. 15, 2012, a group calling itself the "Cutting Sword of Justice" hacked into the network of Saudi oil giant Aramco, and destroyed all data on 30,000 of its computers. Less than a year later, another mysterious group of hackers self-identified as the "Whois Team" launched a cyberattack on South Korea, hitting some of the country's banks and TV companies, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » NYU Hackathon Excites New Possibilities For Bitcoin Apps
Last month NYU and Hacker League hosted HackBit, a bitcoin-themed hackathon held on the NYU campus. 8 teams were given two days to construct bitcoin themed apps that consume either the Blockchain or Chain API, and were given 3 minutes to present their final project to a panel of judges.
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Mashable » 'Uncharted 4' game play demo is better than some movies
Movies are in trouble. Not because of illegal downloads or even digitally created actors No, Hollywood's problem is the increasing immersive awesomeness of video games, as exampled by the new game play demo of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End on Sony's PlayStation 4 Most of us have never seen a video game that is so simultaneously beautiful and enveloping without … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Fiorano API Management Released To Increase Enterprise Data Value
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release.
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