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 » Insurance Company Dongles Don't Offer Much Assurance Against Hacking
According to a story at Forbes, Digital Bond Labs hacker Corey Thuen has some news that should make you think twice about saving a few bucks on insurance by adding a company-supplied car-tracking OBD2 dongle: It’s long been theorised that [Progressive Insurance's Snapshot and other] such usage-based insurance dongles, which are permeating the market apace, would be a viable attack … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2095: Goodbye Glass!
Kicked out of the Googleplex and into the Nest! If you enJoyed the comic, please retweet or share the URL. That is always much appreciated by your humble artists. [Link]
Mashable » Flash-freezing causes at least four road deaths in Northeast
Many roads across the Northeastern United States turned into black strips of ice on Sunday, causing traffic problems, flight delays and crashes that killed at least four Dozens of cars smashed into each other on an interstate west of Philadelphia, killing at least one, and a similar pile-up left at least two dead on another highway close by. Another person died … [Link]
Slashdot » Nintendo Power Glove Used To Create 'Robot Chicken'
dotarray (1747900) writes "Despite its glorious introduction in The Wizard, the Nintendo Power Glove was, from all accounts, a bit of a failure. However, Dillon Markey has given the doomed peripheral a new lease of life — it's a crucial part of making stop-motion animation for Robot Chicken." The linked article doesn't have many more words, but the video it … [Link]
Mashable » Miss Lebanon gets slammed for selfie with Miss Israel, says she was photobombed
Miss Lebanon took a selfie with Miss Israel and two other Miss Universe contestants during some downtime last week, and now the seemingly innocent photo of four smiling women has turned into an international incident Lebanese media reportedly pounced on Miss Lebanon, whose name is Saly Greige. The country and Israel are technically at war, although conflict has been minimal over … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Appy Pie Launches In-App Purchase API
As the ever-growing mobile industry moves to include every type of experience, customer interaction with these mobile services is constantly changing. And with many of these experiences being paid-for services, the way that consumers pay is changing too, according to a recent press release on Virtual-Strategy Magazine’s website.
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Slashdot » Elon Musk's Proposed Internet-by-Satellite System Could Link With Mars Colonies
MojoKid writes You have to hand it to Elon Musk, who has occasionally been referred to as a real life "Tony Stark." The man helped to co-found PayPal and Tesla Motors. Musk also helms SpaceX, which just recently made its fifth successful trip the International Space Station (ISS) to deliver supplies via the Dragon capsule. The secondary mission of the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Will be the Best Superhero Movie of 2015?
With so many awesome comic book movies set to drop in 2015, it’s hard to determine which one has the most “see-ability.” Yes, that word was just made up, but it feels like it works here. Check out IGN’s thoughts on what superhero movie should have YOU most pumped up for 2015. [IGN] The post What Will be the Best … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Critical Hit D20 Doormat is Perfect for RPG Fans
From Thinkgeek: Put out this Critical Hit D20 Doormat to forewarn visitors that if they bust open the door they might experience a Random Encounter. In a high-rise or a dorm, it’s a great way to mark your territory if you play pick-up games with folks who might not have visited before. And, of course, it’s a nice way for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The X-Men Theme Song Done A Capella! [Video]
Listen as the boys from The Warp Zone perform the X-Men theme song a capella, and as usual, in a rather ridiculous fashion. [The Warp Zone] The post The X-Men Theme Song Done A Capella! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Season 5 of 'Louie' gets April premiere date
PASADENA, Calif. — Here's another premiere date to add to your already TV-packed April: Louie FX announced on Sunday that the critically acclaimed comedy-drama will debut its fifth season on April 9 at 10:30 p.m The freshman season of Billy Crystal and Josh Gad's TV collaboration, The Comedians, will also premiere that day at 10 p.m. See also: AMC announces return … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA Prepares For Future Techno-Battles By Plotting Network Takedowns
Advocatus Diaboli (1627651) writes According to top secret documents from the archive of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden seen exclusively by SPIEGEL, they are planning for wars of the future in which the Internet will play a critical role, with the aim of being able to use the net to paralyze computer networks and, by doing so, potentially all the infrastructure … [Link]
Mashable » Fox News apologizes 4 times for error about non-Muslim 'no-go zones' in Europe
Fox News apologized four times on-air Saturday for a factual error made last week by guest and "terrorism analyst" Steven Emerson, who claimed that many European cities have "no-go zones" where non-Muslims don't dare venture The claim sparked widespread outrage. Twitter users began using the sarcastic hashtag #FoxNewsFacts to make fun of the network, while United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron … [Link]
Slashdot » Republican Bill Aims To Thwart the FCC's Leaning Towards Title II
SpzToid writes U.S. congressional Republicans on Friday proposed legislation that would set "net neutrality" rules for broadband providers, aiming to head off tougher regulations backed by the Obama administration. Republican lawmakers hope to counter the Federal Communications Commission's vote on Feb. 26 for rules that are expected to follow the legal path endorsed by President Barack Obama, which Internet service … [Link]
Mashable » The Force is strong with these 'Star Wars' half-marathon runners
Runners and Star Wars fans united for a common cause this weekend, as Disneyland hosted its first Star Wars-themed half marathon on Sunday morning. The event was part of Disney's Rebel Challenge weekend, which also held 5K and 10K races on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Runners could opt to join each race individually, or participate in the Rebel Challenge — the … [Link]
Mashable » Shots fired outside VP Joe Biden's Delaware home, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secret Service said Sunday that multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday night. Biden and his wife, Jill, were not at home at the time of the shooting, authorities said. The Wilmington home is several hundred yards from the main road where the shots rang out, … [Link]
Slashdot » Hibernation Protein May Halt Alzheimer's
BarbaraHudson writes The BBC is reporting that tests show a protein called RBM3, involved in hibernation, may hold the key to regenerating synapses. In the early stages of Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative disorders, synapses are lost. This inevitably progresses to whole brain cells dying. But during hibernation, 20-30% of the connections in the brain — synapses — are culled as … [Link]
Mashable » Record 6 million people attend Pope Francis' final mass in Philippines
Pope Francis will leave Manila in record-setting fashion, after an estimated 6 million people came out for his final mass there on Sunday That number tops the 5 million record previously set in 1995 by St. John Paul II at the same location in Manila's Rizal Park. Pope Francis spent four days in the Philippines, home to Asia's largest Catholic population, … [Link]
Mashable » Sia recreates bizarre, moving choreography from 'Elastic Heart' video on 'SNL'
Pop singer Sia recreated the dramatic dance moves from her controversial "Elastic Heart" music video — minus Shia LaBeouf — on the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live. Sia stood upstage throughout her entire performance, while wearing a small black veil over half of her face while she sang. The spotlight instead focused on two dancers: Maddie Ziegler, who starred … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Eureka relived: Gunpowder blasts from the past
Gunpowder was a favourite toy of early scientific experimenters. So we were keen to see the enigmatic explosive in action in a replica 17th-century test rig (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Cuba's Pending Tech Revolution
dcblogs writes The White House order last week lifting economic sanctions against Cuba specifically singles out technology, from telecommunication networks to consumer tech. There's much potential and many obstacles. Cuba has an educated population craving technology, but it has little income for new tech. The Cuban government wants to trade with the U.S., but is paranoid about the outside world … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine says it reclaimed Donetsk airport after 'massive military operation'
The Ukrainian military on Sunday said its forces had rebuffed an assault by Russian-backed rebels, and reclaimed almost all the territory of Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine that was lost in recent weeks, after Kiev rushed tanks to the battle lines in a "massive operation" overnight. Ukrainian officials reported at least six people were killed, including four soldiers. They said roads … [Link]
Mashable » 100 timeless songs that are never gonna give you up
There’s a good chance you know the words to nearly every song on this list In the ever-growing catalog of critically acclaimed music, these classics still stand out for long-time lovers of mainstream music. They're the songs you heard in your dad's car as a kid; the ones you danced to at your senior prom; the ones played at nearly every … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Seventh Doctor’s Question Mark Umbrella is the Only Umbrella You Need!
From Thinkgeek: Yes, this is more expensive than an umbrella you get at StuffMart, but you’re also not going to find an umbrella with a question mark for a handle at StuffMart. So for those of you, like us, who have wanted one but didn’t want to learn how to bend acrylic, here it is. Get it now. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Awesome Sci-Fi Short: ATROPA
An Off-World Detective investigates the missing research vessel ATROPA. Concept short inspired by ’70s and ’80s sci-fi classics like Alien and Blade Runner. Directed by Eli Sasich and written by Clay Tolbert. [Eli Sasich] The post Awesome Sci-Fi Short: ATROPA appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Forbidden Love of John Snow and Legolas [Video]
John Snow and Legolas, that would actually work! Right? Oh, and if you don’t want to break the “magic” of the moment, stop listening at 0:51! [SawdustFilms | Via Dorkly] The post The Forbidden Love of John Snow and Legolas [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Official Doctor Who Card Game
The official Doctor Who card game is a game for 2 to 4 players, ages 13 and up and features the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors as well as Clara, Amy, Rory, Rose, Martha, River Song, and Donna. Official Doctor Who Card Game (Second Edition) Officially-licensed Doctor Who merchandise Defend your locations, attack the locations of other players, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Can I Trust Android Rooting Tools?
Qbertino writes After a long period of evaluation and weighing cons and pros I've gotten myself a brand new Android tablet (10" Lenovo Yoga 2, Android Version) destined to be my prime mobile computing device in the future. As any respectable freedom-loving geek/computer-expert I want to root it to be able to install API spoofing libraries and security tools to … [Link]
Mashable » Kevin Hart wants you to stop posting bad Instagram photos in 'SNL' spoof
You know those people you follow on Instagram — the ones who post stuff that's unfit for public consumption? You're not alone in your dislike. On this week's Saturday Night Live, Kevin Hart plays Darnell Pepper, the host of Why'd You Post That?, a show dedicated to Instagram photos so bad, gross or tasteless that no filter can help them. See … [Link]
Mashable » YouTubers will interview Obama soon after his State of the Union address
YouTube personalities will interview U.S. President Barack Obama live from the White House on Thursday, Jan. 22, following his State of the Union address to the nation on Tuesday YouTube comedian GloZell Green, and vloggers Bethany Mota and Hank Green will be asking Obama questions "about the issues care they most about, and what they’re hearing from their audience," according to … [Link]
Mashable » Sea turtles navigate home using Earth's magnetic field
Female sea turtles, known to swim thousands of miles before returning to their birthplace to lay eggs, find their way home by relying on unique magnetic signatures along the coast, a new study finds. For more than 50 years, scientists have been mystified by how sea turtles do this, said the study's lead researcher, J. Roger Brothers, a graduate student of … [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' skewers Justin Bieber's over-the-top Calvin Klein underwear ad campaign
It's clear that SNL cast member Kate McKinnon knows nobody was impressed by Calvin Klein's recent ad campaign featuring pop star Justin Bieber McKinnon's pointed impression of Bieber on Saturday Night Live's latest episode is one for the ages, perfectly spoofing the look of Calvin Klein's black-and-white ads, as well as giving us an "inside look" at how the singer … [Link]
Mashable » For geese, the Himalayas are basically a roller coaster
There aren't many animals high up in the Himalayas, but the odd bird passes by. Each year bar-headed geese (Anser indicus) travel from their breeding grounds in China and Mongolia to spend winter in the Indian subcontinent. It's a journey that takes them through some of the tallest mountains in the world and there are even old reports of these geese … [Link]
Mashable » 14 international coffee recipes for a double shot of culture
Get your international buzz on. There's nothing like a cup of hot coffee to get us going on Monday mornings. However, drinking down our usual brew can get a little bit boring — and there's a big, wide world of coffee lovers out there who do things a little differently than our regular joe. See also: 10 Iced Coffee Cocktails for … [Link]
Slashdot » Winston Churchill's Scientists
HughPickens.com writes Nicola Davis writes at The Guardian that a new exhibition at London's Science Museum tiitled Churchill's Scientists aims to explore how a climate that mingled necessity with ambition spurred British scientists to forge ahead in fields as diverse as drug-discovery and operational research, paving the way for a further flurry of postwar progress in disciplines from neurology to … [Link]
Mashable » Engineers create a temporary tattoo that tests blood sugar
A painful prick of the fingertip reveals a mountain of medical information for many diabetes patients. But health professionals have long struggled to find a reliable and painless way to gather blood sugar measurements. Just last year, Google announced that it was developing contact lenses that measure glucose levels in its user's tears. But now, nanoengineers may have found an even … [Link]
Mashable » The New York City subway, through the eyes of Stanley Kubrick
Image: Museum of the City of New York"I think aesthetically recording spontaneous action, rather than carefully posing a picture, is the most valid and expressive use of photography," Stanley Kubrick said. Maybe the statement wasn't earth-shaking,but it startled me. The boy who said that had turned 19 a week ago.MILDRED STAGG, "CAMERA", 1948Image: Museum of the City of New YorkIn 1946, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on these Blu-Ray Multi-Film Collections
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers some big savings on over 70 multi-film blu-ray collections. There’s movies for all tastes in there at very low prices, so be sure to check ‘em all out! 
[Save BIG on these Blu-Ray Multi-Film Collections] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on these Blu-Ray Multi-Film Collections appeared … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Books vs. E-Readers [Comic]
[Source: The Awkward Yeti | Like The Awkward Yeti on Facebook] The post Books vs. E-Readers [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Pinball’s Glorious Revival at This Year’s C.E.S
You had to grow up in the 80’s and early 90’s to really understand the impact pinball had. As many gamers as there were lining up to play games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong in the first years of gaming, there were just as many lining up to play pinball. Sadly, it seems that pinball has faded away in popularity … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » TACOCAT is the Most Annoying Yet Catchy Music Video You’ll Watch Today
Did you know that when you spell “Tacocat” backwards, it still reads as “Tacocat.” Tacocat is a Palindrome! This song comes from artist ParryGripp, the same dude who composed the “Burrito Van” song we featured last week. [ParryGripp | Via LS] The post TACOCAT is the Most Annoying Yet Catchy Music Video You’ll Watch Today appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Run Linux On Macs?
jones_supa writes Apple has always had attractive and stylish hardware, but there are always some customers opting to run Linux instead of OS X on their Macs. But why? One might think that a polished commercial desktop offering designed for that specific lineup of computers might have less rough edges than a free open source one. Actually there's plenty of … [Link]
Mashable » 10 virtually indestructible cases to protect your iPhone 6 Plus
Whether you're worried about your iPhone 6 Plus bending, its glossy 5.5-inch screen getting scratched, or you just know you're a total klutz, we have you covered We've found 10 cases designed for the iPhone 6 Plus that offer some durable protection to keep your beloved smartphone in pristine condition See also: 7 Ways to Preserve Your Battery Life on iOS … [Link]
Slashdot » Being Pestered By Drones? Buy a Drone-Hunting Drone
schwit1 writes, "Are paparazzi flying drones over your garden to snap you sunbathing? You may need the Rapere, the drone-hunting drone which uses 'tangle-lines' to quickly down its prey." From The Telegraph's article: It has been designed to be faster and more agile than other drones to ensure that they can't escape – partly by limiting flight time and therefore … [Link]
Mashable » How to save Facebook content for later
We’ve all seen a link to a really interesting article on Facebook and not had the time to read it. We've wanted to watch a video someone shared, but suffered from a crappy connection. There is a cool solution: saving content on Facebook so you can take a look it when you've got the time and sufficient bandwidth. As only you … [Link]
Slashdot » The Free Educational Software GCompris Comes To Android
New submitter xarma writes GCompris is a reference in its category on GNU/Linux but also on Windows. Its development started in 2000 in Gtk+. Last year the development team, willing to address the tablet and PC users from a single code base, took the hard decision to fully rewrite it in Qt Quick. The new version is now developed under … [Link]
Slashdot » New Collaborative Project Wants to Systematize Complex Problem Solving Online
New submitter albert555 writes A new collaborative project emerged lately and its goal is pretty ambitious: solving complex problems. Anyone will look for google or quora to the response of a usual question that requires one single answer, but nothing exists online to solve complex problems with multiple solutions. The website uses brainstorming techniques coupled with the Problem Tree Methodology … [Link]
Mashable » Hacker's List allows you to hire a hacker anonymously and quickly
Hacker’s List, a website that offers to connect customers and "professional" hackers for hire, would have you believe that just about everyone, at one point or another, needs to hack into something. And it wants to help. The website — which shows listings as far back as November, when it launched — includes more than 400 posts from users seeking hackers. … [Link]
Mashable » How iPhone health gadgets could change what 'see your doctor' means
Apple’s Health app had a quiet rollout in late 2014, and months later many iOS users still aren't sure how the platform works on their new (or newly updated) iPhone Sure, we've already seen a series of apps like Nike+ Running, MyFitnessPal and the MayoClinic work with the iOS-based hub for tracking personal health data, but as of now, Health's forecasted … [Link]
Slashdot » Feds Operated Yet Another Secret Metadata Database Until 2013
A story at Ars Technica describes yet another Federal database of logged call details maintained by the Federal government which has now come to light, this one maintained by the Department of Justice rather than the NSA, and explains how it came to be discovered: [A] three-page partially-redacted affidavit from a top Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) official, which was filed … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Scannable, Adobe Lightroom and more
Between Google describing new plans for its modular smartphones and the flood of futuristic cars coming out of the North American International Auto Show, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, each weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: The best iPad apps of 2014 … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Cosby performs in Denver amid protests against alleged sexual assault
DENVER — About 100 people chanting "Rape is not a joke!" and "No means no!" protested outside a theater in Denver before comedian Bill Cosby took the stage on Saturday, but his first of two performances of the night went on without a disturbance. Shortly before his performance at the Buell Theatre, one woman held a news conference at a hotel … [Link]
Slashdot » Innocent Adults Are Easy To Convince They Commited a Serious Crime
binarstu (720435) writes "Research recently published [link is to abstract only; full text requires subscription] in Psychological Science quantifies how easy it is to convince innocent, "normal" adults that they commited a crime. The Association for Psychological Science (APS) has posted a nice summary of the research. From the APS summary: "Evidence from some wrongful-conviction cases suggests that suspects can … [Link]
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