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 » The Magic of Pallets
HughPickens.com writes Jacob Hodes writes in Cabinet Magazine that there are approximately two billion wooden shipping pallets in the holds of tractor-trailers in the United States transporting Honey Nut Cheerios and oysters and penicillin and just about any other product you can think of. According to Hodes the magic of pallets is the magic of abstraction. "Take any object you … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » PEOPLE ARE AWESOME: A Video Compilation of People Doing Crazy Awesome Stuff [Video]
A compilation of videos featuring people who have done crazy awesome stuff this year. [People are Awesome] The post PEOPLE ARE AWESOME: A Video Compilation of People Doing Crazy Awesome Stuff [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Sony wants 'The Interview' out soon, but on Crackle? Not so fast
LOS ANGELES — Sony is hellbent on releasing The Interview as soon as it's able, but reports that the battered studio is debuting the movie on its free online streaming service Crackle are false, Mashable has learned. Sony considers The Interview to be merely delayed, David Boies, a lawyer for the studio, told Meet the Press host Chuck Todd on Saturday … [Link]
Slashdot » 26 Foot Long Boat 3D Printed In 100,000 Different Pieces
First time accepted submitter Talk Prizes writes Hung-Chih Peng, a Taiwanese artist, has decided to 3D print a boat measuring 26 feet in length. The piece, called "The Deluge – Noah's Ark" is a twisted wrecked boat which he had to 3D print in 100,000 different pieces and then glue it all together. "…The Deluge is Peng’s way of showing … [Link]
Mashable » NYPD cop killer told passers-by to 'follow him on Instagram' moments before shooting
Moments before shooting dead two police officers in Brooklyn on Saturday, Ismaaiyl Brinsley told two passers-by to follow him on Instagram and said "watch what I am going to do." Brinsley also took a Bolt bus to New York from the Baltimore area on the morning of the attack, arriving on Manhattan's west side around 10:15 a.m. See also: Critics slam … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I Weep Over the State of Barnes and Noble’s Computer Science Section
Depressing. [CapnTrip on Reddit | Via] The post I Weep Over the State of Barnes and Noble’s Computer Science Section appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Police departments across the U.S. display 'mourning bands' to support NYPD
Following Saturday's murders of two police officers in New York, dozens of police departments across the U.S. have sent messages of support to the NYPD. The New York Police Department changed its Twitter profile photo on Saturday night to an image of a police badge with a black "mourning band" around it See also: Video shows emergency response moments after New … [Link]
Slashdot » Cuba Says the Internet Now a Priority
lpress writes Cuba first connected to the Internet in 1996 through a Sprint link funded by the US National Science Foundation. A year later the Cuban government decided to contain and control it. Now they say the Internet is a priority. If so, they need a long term plan, but they can get started with low cost interim measures. There … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why is it Harder to Drive Backwards? [Science Video]
Have you ever wondered why driving backwards is a lot more difficult than driving forward? The reason is simple, and as with everything in this world, it’s completely scientific! Check it out! [MinutePhysics] The post Why is it Harder to Drive Backwards? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » North Korea accuses U.S. of helping produce 'The Interview,' issues warnings
North Korea is accusing the U.S. government of having direct involvement in the production of The Interview. Kim Jong-un's regime also made what appeared to be threats against the White House and Pentagon. In a statement published Sunday on state-run news site Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea's Policy Department of the National Defence Commission described a "counteraction" plan that … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Socrata API Foundry V2 Extends Tailored Documentation
Socrata API Foundry have launched a new feature that will minimize the gap between the two tiers of their existing documentation output system. The API Foundry v1 took a client's dataset and created developer-ready API documentation, complete with how to query and interact with the API. However, it also created a lower-tier output for normal Socrata datasets, which produced a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Racing refraction: Who reached the North Pole first?
Peary or Cook? The bending of sunlight has helped to reveal who bent the truth in a century-old debate about which explorer was the first to the North Pole (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Finland Announces an Anti-Laser Campaign For Air Traffic
jones_supa writes Trafi, the Finnish Pilots' Association, and STUK, the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, have launched a joint campaign against air traffic interference with the title "Lasers Are Not Toys." Ilkka Kaakinen from Trafi says that laser pointers interfering with air traffic is a real problem in Finland. "We receive reports of several cases of laser interference every … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 13 Things You Think Are True, But Actually Aren’t [Video]
Ok, I’m pretty sure you know about some of these facts, but probably not all of them. [CH] The post 13 Things You Think Are True, But Actually Aren’t [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Florida police officer shot and killed after responding to noise complaint
A Florida police officer was shot and killed in Tarpon Springs early Sunday morning after responding to a 911 call for a noise complaint. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reportedly said in a statement that the shooting occurred around 3 a.m., local time, in the city 36 miles north of Tampa Bay. It added that a suspect had been taken into … [Link]
Slashdot » Anonymous Claims They Will Release "The Interview" Themselves
An anonymous reader writes In a series of tweets the hacker collective Anonymous says they will release "The Interview" to the masses if Sony won't. A few of the tweets read: "Seriously @Sony we warned you. We infiltrated your systems long before North Korea. We thought you'd take it as a warning and fix your s@#t." and "We're not with … [Link]
Mashable » Video shows emergency response moments after New York police murders
A new video shows the aftermath of the fatal shooting of two NYPD officers, who were killed in New York City Saturday, in what officials called an "execution style" assassination. The attack, carried out by 28-year-old Ismaaiyl Brinsley, took place in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. The footage (see above), taken from a nearby apartment on the corner of Tompkins … [Link]
Slashdot » Judge: It's OK For Cops To Create Fake Instagram Accounts
An anonymous reader writes with a ruling that seems obvious in a case about police making a fake Instagram account. A federal judge in New Jersey has signed off on the practice of law enforcement using a fake Instagram account in order to become "friends" with a suspect — thus obtaining photos and other information that a person posts to … [Link]
Mashable » Critics slam New York Mayor Bill de Blasio in wake of police murders
The war of words has begun against New York Mayor Bill de Blasio following Saturday's murders of two NYPD police officers, who were shot "execution style" in their patrol car in broad daylight. Critics have slammed de Blasio in the wake of the attack, with some blaming the mayor, following his response to recent protests against police brutality in the city. … [Link]
Slashdot » Bitcoin Exec To Spend Two Years Behind Bars For Silk Road Transactions
mrspoonsi writes Charlie Shrem, former Bitcoin Foundation board member and CEO of the now-defunct exchange BitInstant, has been sentenced to two years in prison for helping Silk Road users anonymously swap cash for digital currency. Silk Road, as you know, was the online marketplace infamous for hosting anonymous drug and gun sales that was busted by the FBI back in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Is Life? And Is Death a Real Thing? [Science Video]
Questioning the exact meaning of “what is life” might be the only thing that makes us truly alive. So what is the difference between you and a rock? This seems like an easy, even stupid question. But even the smartest people on earth have no idea where to draw the line between living and dead things. Which leads to mind-blowing … [Link]
Mashable » Elton John got married and posted the photos on Instagram
Longtime partners Elton John and David Furnish have officially tied the knot. The couple, who formerly had a civil partnership in 2005, shared photos of their Sunday nuptials on social media, using the hashtag #ShareTheLove. Together for the past 21 years, the couple has two sons together: Zachary, 3, and Elijah, 1. See also: 16 Apps and Gadgets for Wedding Planning … [Link]
Slashdot » US Seeks China's Help Against North Korean Cyberattacks
An anonymous reader writes The United States has declined an offer by North Korea for a joint investigation into the hacking of Sony Pictures and asked China to help block cyber attacks. "We have discussed this issue with the Chinese to share information, express our concerns about this attack, and to ask for their cooperation," a senior administration official said. … [Link]
Mashable » New video shows Boko Haram killing captives
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A new video from Nigeria's homegrown Boko Haram extremists shows gunmen mowing down civilians lying face down in a dorm, and a leader saying they are being killed because they are "infidels" or non-believers. In the video, there are so many corpses that the gunmen have difficulty stepping to reach bodies still twitching with life. Most appear to … [Link]
Mashable » 13 fun holiday crafts to DIY with kids
When kids are home from school for winter break, they're bound to get bored and restless Keep them occupied and active with easy holiday craft projects they can do themselves or with the help of an adult. See also: 11 DIY ornaments inspired by memes of 2014 From jingling ornaments and salt dough cutouts to paper trees and cardboard gingerbread men, … [Link]
Mashable » Life-sized Cristiano Ronaldo statue is wearing some very tight shorts
A statue of Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled on Sunday in Madeira, Portugal, the island where the star soccer player grew up. And it's … something. The statue, pictured below, depicts Ronaldo in some extremely body-hugging shorts. See also: Every World Cup Google Doodle From 2014 Cristiano Ronaldo's statue was unveiled in Madeira today. It's… well, look at itpic.twitter.com/wABk4gf2hT — Alexandre Queirós … [Link]
Slashdot » Dish Pulls Fox News, Fox Business Network As Talks Break Down
An anonymous reader writes Fox News and Fox Business were pulled by Dish Network over the weekend, as both continue to argue over a fee agreement. From the article: "Dish said in a statement early Sunday morning that 21st Century Fox had blocked access to the two networks after Dish balked when rates for other networks owned by the media … [Link]
Mashable » Kristen Wiig crashes Amy Adams' 'SNL' monologue
Kristen Wiig knows how to crash a monologue in style During Amy Adams' Saturday Night Live opening, Wiig made a grand entrance, carried in by her crew of Christmas hunks. The former SNL cast member stopped by to coach Adams on how to excite audience members with a Christmas-themed musical number See also: 'Serial' is on to suspicious Santa Claus in … [Link]
Mashable » Emotional scenes in New York as police mourn two of their own
New York is a city in mourning following the violent shooting deaths of two police officers in Brooklyn on Saturday. Two NYPD officers, Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, were shot in their patrol car in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in broad daylight on Saturday afternoon. See also: New York Mayor: 2 NYPD officers assassinated 'execution style' 
Image: Mark Lennihan/Associated PressIn a statement … [Link]
Mashable » 11 last-minute DIY Christmas trees
A real Christmas tree that's cut from the woods and installed in your home, requires time to care for. And a fake one, while less likely to set your house on fire, calls for yearly dusting and a complicated set up For those who just don't care to assemble a traditional tree, there are holiday alternatives that may be better suited … [Link]
Mashable » Dr. Evil is frickin' pissed about North Korea's Sony hack
Of course Dr. Evil is friends with Kim Jong-un Mike Myers stopped by Saturday Night Live to reprise his villainous character from the Austin Powers series Naturally, Dr. Evil is frickin' pissed about the massive Sony hack, and is angry at both Sony and North Korea for giving "evil organizations a bad name." So, he hijacks a TV channel currently … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Rep. John Culberson Save NASA's Space Exploration Program?
MarkWhittington writes The Houston Chronicle's Eric Berger has published the seventh in his series of articles about the American space program and what ails it. The piece focuses on Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, who has two fascinating aspects. The first is that he is taking over the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees NASA funding. The second is that he has … [Link]
Mashable » Subscription boxes have just gotten way out of control
It’s understandable. People like getting mail. But the subscription box industry — those startups that periodically ship a "curated" collection of products to your doorstep — has become insane. Companies pop up almost every week, targeting every imaginable demographic, from stepmoms to rock collectors. Late in November, a company called OuiPlease ($150 for each monthly shipment) introduced a box that offers … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Awesome Deals on Select FIRE and KINDLE Devices + FREE Two-Day Shipping (AND MORE!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day Amazon offers some great deals on select Fire and Kindle devices, and they throw in FREE two-day shipping to make sure you get them before Christmas. -Amazon Fire TV Box – $99 $79 ($20 Off + FREE two-day shipping) -Regular Kindle – Now with Touch $79 $59 ($20 Off + FREE two-day … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 8 Weird Doctor Who Facts + Christmas Dalek Song [Videos]
Did you know that Torchwood is an anagram of Doctor Who? This is just one of 8 weird facts by Buzzfeed about Doctor Who. Oh, and that Christmas Dalek song? Here it is: Not bad, but I still prefer that Dalek song that a man performed on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012: [Buzzfeed] The post 8 Weird Doctor Who Facts … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sega Genesis Megatron [Pics]
Unfortunately, this Sega Genesis Megatron isn’t a functioning console, but it still looks pretty awesome anyways. Cramming a miniature version of the Genesis in there shouldn’t be too difficult for a manufacturer, but I guess it would really bring the price up! Reservations for the TakaraTomy online shop exclusive Sega Genesis Megatron are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2105. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Serial' is on to suspicious Santa Claus in 'SNL' parody
It was always tough to believe in Santa Claus. That’s what makes him a perfect case for Serial host Sarah KoenigSaturday Night Live parodied the popular crime podcast to tackle the story of a little boy who wakes up on Christmas morning to find his dream toy under the tree. But if his mom didn't do it, who did? Santa … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hale Berry Was the Best Catwoman! [Comic]
[Source: Cat Issues | Like “Cat Issues” on Facebook] The post Hale Berry Was the Best Catwoman! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Empire is Coming to Town [Star Wars Parody Video]
Is there a better way to celebrate the holidays than with a crew of Stormtroopers singing “The Empire is Coming to Town”? I think not. [Ruby Rinekso] The post The Empire is Coming to Town [Star Wars Parody Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Genetic study shows how much America really is a melting pot
Many Americans who identify as European actually carry African ancestry just as many Americans who identify as African carry European ancestry, finds an extensive new genetic analysis. DNA tells no lies, so the findings, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, reveal just what a melting pot of different racial and ethnic groups exists in the United States. "Our study … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New Scientist Explains Why Aliens Probably Exist [Science Video]
We may already have stumbled on Alien life, but we’re just not aware of it yet. This short but informative video from New Scientist explains exactly why Aliens are probably already out there, somewhere. [New Scientist] The post New Scientist Explains Why Aliens Probably Exist [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Google+ Will Make Your Videos Look Better
ErnieKey writes: A new Google+ feature for uploaded videos has been released that automatically enhances lighting, color, and stability. Soon, it'll also enhance speech in videos. "As more and more people now also take videos with their smartphones, it makes sense for Google to bring some of the technologies it has developed for photos (and YouTube) to these private videos, … [Link]
Mashable » Sony hackers apparently mock the FBI; Anonymous threatens more hacks
Guardians of Peace, the group that hacked Sony Pictures in late November and released a trove of the company's corporate data to the public, apparently has a new message, this time directed to the FBI The message cynically "praises" the FBI's investigation into the hack, with a link to a video that repeats the phrase "You are an idiot" over and … [Link]
Mashable » D'Angelo's 'Black Messiah' is a protest album for the ages
Some messiahs take their time It took 14 years, but D'Angelo's third album, Black Messiah, finally landed on Dec. 15. And its timing is impeccable The politically charged record dropped in the middle of unrest over police brutality, particularly the killings of Eric Garner and Michael Brown. Activists have led street-sweeping protests, calling for reform against decades of minority deaths at … [Link]
Slashdot » Cyberattack On German Steel Factory Causes 'Massive Damage'
An anonymous reader writes: In a rare case of an online security breach causing real-world destruction, a German steel factory has been severely damaged after its networks were compromised. "The attack used spear phishing and sophisticated social engineering techniques to gain access to the factory's office networks, from which access to production networks was gained. … After the system was … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA 'Emails' a Socket Wrench To the ISS
HughPickens.com writes: "Sarah LeTrent reports at CNN that NASA just emailed the design of a socket wrench to astronauts so that they could print it out in the orbit. The ratcheting socket wrench was the first "uplink tool" printed in space, according to Grant Lowery, marketing and communications manager for Made In Space, which built the printer in partnership with … [Link]
Mashable » 6 inspiring mantras to help you master work-life balance
As CEO of eight different companies, it’s become a conscious decision for me to maintain a positive work-life balance. Over the last 20 years of entrepreneurship, I’ve learned that the key to maintaining this balance is managing my time efficiently; to help myself and my fellow entrepreneurs achieve this, I created Taskworld, an online task management program See also: 4 tips … [Link]
Mashable » Orkut, we hardly knew ye: 10 tech products we lost in 2014
Every year, the tech industry brings us unexpected surprises and long-predicted changes, and among those ups and downs are usually a few endings to some of our favorite technology products. This year was no different, with some of the biggest names in tech shuttering products and services beloved by many, and even a few successful upstarts deciding to call it a … [Link]
Slashdot » Behind the Scenes With the Star Trek Fan Reboot
SternisheFan writes: The original Starship Enterprise was on a 5-year mission, but the original series was canceled after the third year. A continuation of Star Trek:TOS is being created by a dedicated cast and crew intent on keeping true to the spirit of Gene Roddenberry's television show. From recreating the original sets with incredible accuracy and attention to details, staying … [Link]
Slashdot » Seattle Police Held Hackathon To Redact Footage From Body Cameras
An anonymous reader writes: Hackathons are common these days, but you don't often hear about events hosted by law enforcement. That's what the Seattle Police Department did on Friday, with the solitary goal of finding a good way to redact the video streams taken by police body cameras and dash cameras. Seven different teams demonstrated solutions, but in the end, … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie comedian brilliantly parodies 'Humans of New York'
“Humans of New York" took the world by storm for showcasing captivating stories about, well, the humans of New York But not everyone who wants to be on the popular blog gets their wish See also: The Human Behind 'Humans of New York' Enter Australian comedian and TV personality Hamish Blake who, on a recent trip to New York City, was … [Link]
Mashable » Woman, 37, charged with murder of eight children in Cairns suburb
A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing and killing eight children in a house in the Cairns suburb of Manoora on Friday, local time. The woman, who was not identified by police in a statement released Sunday afternoon, was charged with eight counts of murder See also: Eight children stabbed to death in Cairns suburb D/Insp Asnicar: … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of police brutality protesters disrupt holiday mall shoppers
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota on Saturday, forcing parts of the building to close and ignoring the mall's warnings that the protest could result in arrests. At the height of holiday shopping season, similar demonstrations were planned at malls across the country Saturday, including Philadelphia's King of Prussia Mall and shopping centers in Cleveland, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5-Year-Old Girl Discusses Princess Leia’s Slave Outfit With Her Dad [Video]
English comedian and actor Adam Buxton recently had a conversation with his 5-year-old daughter about Princess Leia’s slave outfit and Jabba The Hutt’s fashion ideas, and it went exactly as shown in the video above. Also, it reminds me of a quite excellent post we published a while ago: No Underwear in Outerspace: Star Wars Fans and Sex Appeal. [Adam … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is an Open Source .NET Up To the Job?
Rob Y. writes: The discussion on Slashdot about Microsoft's move to open source .NET core has centered on: 1. whether this means Microsoft is no longer the enemy of the open source movement 2. if not, then does it mean Microsoft has so lost in the web server arena that it's resorting to desperate moves. 3. or nah — it's … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: Red Light Cameras Don't Improve Safety
An anonymous reader writes: Ars Technica summaries a study by the Chicago Tribune (paywalled) that found red light cameras do not improve driver safety. "[W]hile right angle crash incidents have been reduced, rear-end crashes that resulted in injuries went up 22 percent." Chicago officials recently claimed that the cameras led to a 47% reduction "T-bone" injury crashes, using that statistic … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » One Gingerbread Tower to Rule Them All [Pics]
Two Finnish engineering and computer science students have build this magnificent gingerbread Barad-dûr tower using 13.5 pounds of delicious gingerbread in the process. 
[Source | Via Geekologie] The post One Gingerbread Tower to Rule Them All [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
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