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 » 15 WTF things at the 2015 New York Toy Fair
NEW YORK — Thousands of fully grown adults gathered this weekend for the hottest 18+ event of the city: The 2015 American International Toy Fair. That's right, the convention doesn't allow children to partake in the fun. So, instead, aisles upon aisles of the newest and coolest toys set to debut this year are on display for adults to check out, … [Link]
Slashdot » Bill Gates On Educating the World
theodp writes During February, Bill Gates is playing Perry White at The Verge, expounding on the big bets the Gates Foundation is making to improve the world over the next 15 years. One of those bets is that online classrooms can help the world catch up. Gates' vision of universal online education extends to those who struggle with basic literacy … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Are General Engineering Skills Undervalued In Web Development?
nerdyalien writes After reading a recent post about developer competence, I can't help but to ask the question, "Are general engineering skills undervalued in web development?" I am an EE major. The course I completed, and the professors who taught it; mainly emphasized on developing skills rather memorizing reams of facts and figures. As a result, I have acquired a … [Link]
Mashable » Arctic blast across U.S. will make the 'polar vortex' winter look tame
Frigid air is blasting southeastward from the Arctic, destined to turn all of the U.S. east of the Rockies — with the potential exception of South Florida — an icebox for the next week or more. This cold snap will be longer in duration and more severe than what the country experienced in January of 2014, when the term "polar vortex" … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Contacting aliens – war of the worlds or war over cash?
Should we actively direct signals to aliens? Some say yes, while others worry about dire consequences for humanity and their research funding 
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Slashdot » Removing Libsystemd0 From a Live-running Debian System
lkcl writes The introduction of systemd has unilaterally created a polarization of the GNU/Linux community that is remarkably similar to the monopolistic power position wielded by Microsoft in the late 1990s. Choices were stark: use Windows (with SMB/CIFS Services), or use UNIX (with NFS and NIS). Only the introduction of fully-compatible reverse-engineered NT Domains services corrected the situation. Instructions on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Astronaut’s View of Earth [Ft. Col. Chris Hadfield]
Watch as colonel Chris Hadfield shares his experience of what it’s like to see the Earth from orbit and talks about the influence the human population has on our planet. [Veritasium] The post An Astronaut’s View of Earth [Ft. Col. Chris Hadfield] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Cello Cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is All Sorts of Awesome [Video]
Watch as the guys from 2CELLOS perform and epic cello cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at Mashable HQ. Meet 2CELLOS, the pioneers of the cello music revolution, and watch their epic performance at Mashable HQ. [The Watercooler] The post This Cello Cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is All Sorts of Awesome [Video] appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Phone vs. Toilet: What’s Dirtier?
Be ready to clean your phone, geeks. Ugh. [BuzzFeedBlue] The post Phone vs. Toilet: What’s Dirtier? appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Video purports to show ISIS militants beheading 21 Christians
A video purporting to show the mass beheading of Coptic Christian hostages has been released by militants in Libya claiming loyalty to the Islamic State (ISIS) group The video, released late Sunday night, depicted several men in orange jumpsuits being led along a beach, each accompanied by a masked militant. The men are made to kneel and one militant, dressed differently … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cool Tee: The Moods Of a Stormtrooper
A fun t-shirt showcasing the many and varied moods of a stromtrooper by artist Eltronco. The tee is available in many styles, sizes and colors at The Neatoshop! [Moods of Stormtroopers T-Shirt] The post Cool Tee: The Moods Of a Stormtrooper appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » How Big Telecom Tried To Kill Net Neutrality Before It Was Even a Concept
An anonymous reader writes This opinion piece at Ars looks at the telecommunications industry's ability to shape policy and its power over lawmakers. "…as the Baby Bells rolled out their DSL service, they saw the cable industry's more relaxed regulations and total lack of competition and wanted the same treatment from the government. They launched a massive lobbying effort to … [Link]
Mashable » The Super Bowl of snowstorm phenomena causes weather nerd freak-out
BOSTON — Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore was just a tad bit excited when he heard thunder while standing outside on camera during a blizzard that is sweeping much of the Northeastern United States on Sunday The phenomenon—known as thundersnow—is rare and happens during intense snowbands when atmospheric instability increases to the point that it creates lightning and thunder — … [Link]
Mashable » Billionaire Nutella tycoon Michele Ferrero dies on Valentine's Day
On the day of the year when many people were exchanging chocolates with their sweethearts, Michele Ferrero, the "richest candyman on the planet," died. Ferrero, 89, died Saturday — Valentine's Day — after a months-long battle with an unspecified illness. His company, Ferrero chocolates, made him the richest person in Italy and one of the wealthiest businessmen on the planet The … [Link]
Mashable » 10 iconic Michael Keaton roles before he was 'Birdman'
Before Birdman, there was Batman — and a bunch of other iconic roles that made Michael Keaton a Hollywood A-lister. While Keaton's role as a washed-up action star in Birdman turned Academy heads, he has always brought a unique performance to every character he has ever played. See also: Catch up on this year's Oscar-nominated films in under 3 minutes For … [Link]
Slashdot » Researcher Developing Tattoo Removal Cream
BarbaraHudson writes During tattooing, ink is injected into the skin, initiating an immune response, and cells called "macrophages" move into the area and "eat up" the ink. The macrophages carry some of the ink to the body's lymph nodes, but some that are filled with ink stay put, embedded in the skin. That's what makes the tattoo visible under the … [Link]
Mashable » The weird battle to see who can avoid the Super Bowl's outcome the longest
Drawing an average of 114.4 million viewers, Super Bowl XLIX was the most watched program in the history of television. For 112 competitive luddites, this impressive number only makes their contest more challenging. See also: Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Watch them all, here The "Last Man in America to Know Who Won the Super Bowl" contest, or simply "Last Man" is … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla Factory Racing To Retool For New Models
An anonymous reader notes this story about what Tesla will have to do in order to double production every year for the next several years as Elon Musk intends. "Having just reported a $107.6-million fourth-quarter loss that sent its stock tumbling, Tesla Motors Inc. intends to double vehicle production in the next year as it finally introduces its Model X … [Link]
Mashable » This fierce blizzard has made February Boston's snowiest month ever
BOSTON — The latest blizzard ripping through Boston on Sunday has officially made February the city's snowiest month of all-time It's official, Boston has reached its snowiest month on record with 45.5 total inches. The old record was 43.3 in January 2005. — NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 15, 2015 See also: Blizzard dumps another foot of snow on winter-weary Boston The … [Link]
Mashable » America's top dogs compete for Westminster agility prize
On a snowy Valentine's Day morning in New York, the competition for top dog was just beginning to heat up Hundreds of dogs and their owners from all over the country gathered Saturday to compete for the 2nd annual Masters Agility Championship, one of the first events to kick off Westminster Week See also: A-to-Z dog facts about your favorite breeds … [Link]
Mashable » Backstage at 'SNL': The makeup artist who brings impossible characters to life
Five days before every major star of Saturday Night Live past and present was set to descend upon the iconic stage to celebrate the show's 40th anniversary, Louie Zakarian was getting a little nervous. Scripts for the star-packed Sunday night production — which will see returns from more than two dozen former cast members and a number of the show's most … [Link]
Mashable » A Valentine's dream come true: Hundreds of dogs under one roof
Who needs a valentine when you have hundreds of dogs? For the sixth year, the American Kennel Club's Meet the Breeds event gave canine enthusiasts of all ages and species a chance to interact with more than a hundred breeds See also: A-to-Z dog facts about your favorite breeds AKC teamed up with Westminster this year, so Saturday was the … [Link]
Slashdot » US Military Working On 3D Printing Exact Replicas of Bones & Limbs
ErnieKey writes The U.S. military is working with technology that will allow them to create exact virtual replicas of their soldiers. In case of an injury, these replicas could be used to 3D print exact medical models for rebuilding the injured patient's body and even exact replica implants. Could we all one day soon have virtual backups of ourselves that … [Link]
Mashable » Zach LaVine came on and slammed with this 'Space Jam' dunk
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Zach LaVine won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Feb. 14 after four otherworldly dunks, the first of which referenced the film Space Jam. LaVine came out wearing a number 23 "Toon Squad" jersey, the same worn by Michael Jordan when he defeated the Monstars with the help of Bugs Bunny. Better yet, he capitalized, slamming down … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why, As Adults, We Should All Give Valentine’s Day Cards to Our Friends [Comic]
[Source: Fowl Language | Like Fowl Language on Facebook] The post Why, As Adults, We Should All Give Valentine’s Day Cards to Our Friends [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why You Should NEVER Deep Fry Gnocchi [Video]
Here’s why you should never deep fry gnocchi. Just don’t. Note: The interesting part starts at about 1:10 in. [WebstaurantStore] The post Why You Should NEVER Deep Fry Gnocchi [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Blizzard dumps another foot of snow on winter-weary Boston
BOSTON – Bursts of bitterly cold wind rushed through the streets of Boston on Sunday morning as a fresh layer of snow blanketed the city Many streets in Boston were already lined with three-four foot snow barriers after weeks of storms, and an overnight blizzard has already dumped about another foot on some parts of the city, according to Boston Mayor … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists To Hunt For Supersymmetric Particle In LHC
An anonymous reader notes this article about the upcoming restart of the LHC. "A senior researcher at the Large Hadron Collider says a new particle could be detected this year that is even more exciting than the Higgs boson. The accelerator is due to come back online in March after an upgrade that has given it a big boost in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Glassed-in DNA makes the ultimate time capsule
A tiny amount of DNA could encode all the world's data and be preserved in glass for millennia, although the method is unfeasibly expensive at the moment 
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Mashable » The FAA just proposed regulations for commercial drones
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a new set of long-awaited commercial drone rules on Sunday. And it sounds like Amazon won't be making those drone deliveries any time soon. The new FAA rules would allow drones to fly during daylight when they can be seen from the ground by their pilots. Altitude is limited to 500 feet, with speeds no faster … [Link]
Slashdot » Elon Musk To Write a Book About Earth Sustainability and Mars Colonization
MarkWhittington writes Elon Musk has taken on quite a number of projects with a goal of changing the world while making lots of money doing so. He proposes to revolutionize space travel through his commercial launch company, SpaceX. His more earthly endeavors have included electric cars, home solar power, a transportation system called the Hyperloop, a space based Internet and, … [Link]
Mashable » Airline passenger stung by scorpion, delaying flight
LOS ANGELES — A scorpion stung a woman on the hand just before her flight from Los Angeles to Portland took off. Alaska Airlines spokesman Cole Cosgrove says Flight 567 was taxing on the runway Saturday night when the passenger was stung. He says the plane returned to the gate and the woman was checked by medics. She refused additional medical … [Link]
Mashable » Copenhagen attacks leave 'the bitter taste of fear'
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Today, it feels like our lives will never be the same. See also: Suspected Copenhagen shooter killed by police after two deadly attacks "As a nation, we have lived through a few hours that we will never forget," Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said on Sunday, following two separate shootings in Copenhagen that left two civilians dead and … [Link]
Slashdot » Nim Programming Language Gaining Traction
An anonymous reader writes: Nim is a young, statically typed programming language that has been getting more attention recently. See these articles for an introduction: What is special about Nim?, What makes Nim practical? and How I Start: Nim. The language offers a syntax inspired by Python and Pascal, great performance and C interfacing, and powerful metaprogramming capabilities. The author … [Link]
Mashable » When to negotiate a salary offer, and when not to
Negotiating salary. An undertaking that freaks out many a job seeker and one that's ripe with potential pitfalls. Should you always negotiate on salary? Or is it never? Or if it's dependent on the situation, in which ones should you maybe raise your hand and say, "More, please?" (And in which instances will you either look like a jerk or, worse, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 56% Off “Doctor Who: Seasons 1-7″
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 56% off on all “Doctor Who: Seasons 1-7″ box sets as well as “Doctor Who: The Complete Specials.” FANTASTIC! [56% Off “Doctor Who: Seasons 1-7″] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: 56% Off “Doctor Who: Seasons 1-7″ appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 7 pioneering black artists who shaped modern music
The roots of popular American music often trace back to African-American performers Over several decades, many artists have put their stamp on the pages of history. Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Chuck Berry — these are just a few artists who helped shape and pioneer modern genres as we know it, from jazz to rock to hip-hop. See also: 8 … [Link]
Mashable » German city calls off street parade over terror attack threat
Police in the German city of Braunschweig have cancelled a popular Carnival street parade because of fears of an imminent terror attack. See also: France: 19,000 websites hacked since Charlie Hebdo attack Police spokesman Thomas Geese said police received credible information that there was a "concrete threat of an attack" on Sunday's parade and therefore called on all visitors to stay … [Link]
Mashable » If a transgender parent transitions later in life, do they harm their kids?
Bruce Jenner. It’s difficult to scroll one’s Facebook News Feed or stand in line at the grocery store these days without seeing the name and face of America’s most famous former decathlete and Kardashian stepparent Recently, the attention seems to boil down to one question: Is Jenner a transgender woman? In addition to Jenner, we're entranced by pop culture's trans parent … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This is the Best Tauriel Cosplay Ever [Pics + Video]
Sure, there’s plenty of people who’ve cosplayed Tauriel since the second part of “The Hobbit” trilogy came out, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone who impersonated the character that well. Russian cosplayer Tina Rybakova truly looks like the living impersonation of the character (apart from Evangeline Lilly who played Tauriel in the movie!) Kudos to Makar Vinogradov, the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Thor Glow-In-The-Dark Ladies’ Tee [Animated GIF]
A fantastic exclusive glow-in-the-dark lady tee from our pals at Thinkgeek! “This is not She-Thor. This is not Lady Thor. This is not Thorita. This is THOR. This is the THOR of the Marvel Universe. But its unlike any Thor weve ever seen before.” – Jason Aaron on marvel.com [Female Thor Glow-In-The-Dark Ladies’ Tee] The post Thor Glow-In-The-Dark Ladies’ Tee … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » KRANG (TMNT) Oversized Belt Buckle
From Christopher Genovese: KRANG from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! This oversized belt buckle is BIG, but more comfortable and wearable than you would expect. Cast in urethane resin from an original clay sculpture, hand-painted, and hard-coated with polyurethane clear coat, it’s durable too. The best part is with just a few more items, this buckle is the perfect size to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Interesting NPCs in Video Games
There are some games that have minor characters you cross paths with but secretly hope you get to spend more time with because they are so badass. On occasion, these NPCs get DLC down the road, but for the most part, they stay just that. NPCs. Here are ten very memorable NPCs from gaming. We may only accept some missions … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A First-Person View of a Drone Delivering Chocolate Across Hong Kong [Video]
Watch as an autonomous drone delivers a chocolate bar from Kowloon’s side to the south side of the Hong Kong island in less than 14 minutes. [Sky Frog | Via LS] The post A First-Person View of a Drone Delivering Chocolate Across Hong Kong [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine truce threatened as warring sides trade accusations of new attacks
KIEV, Ukraine — The heavy artillery fire that has ripped apart eastern Ukraine over the past 10 months and killed over 5,400 people fell almost silent early Sunday as a tenuous new cease-fire hammered out earlier this week in Minsk, Belarus came into effect at the stroke of midnight. See also: Ukraine cease-fire: Key points of the new truce But it … [Link]
Slashdot » What Your Online Comments Say About You
circletimessquare writes: The New York Times has a piece summarizing some recent research and recent discussion about the quality, or lack thereof, of online comments. "[Washington State University researchers] found that the comments on a public-service announcement about vaccination affected readers' attitudes as strongly as the P.S.A. itself did. When comm enters were identified by their level of expertise with … [Link]
Mashable » 11 practical ways you can reduce food waste and save money
Food waste is a worldwide epidemic, and it's well past time the average person started fighting back. More than one-third of all food produced globally is wasted or spoiled. Americans throw away up to 40% of the food they buy, and organic matter in landfills provides 20% of all methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes considerably to climate change. … [Link]
Slashdot » Time-Lapse of Pluto and Charon Produced By New Horizons
schwit1 writes: Cool images! Using New Horizons' long range camera, scientists have compiled a movie showing Charon and Pluto orbiting each other during the last week of January 2015. "Pluto and Charon were observed for an entire rotation of each body; a "day" on Pluto and Charon is 6.4 Earth days. The first of the images was taken when New … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 13 February 2015
What Happened to Web Intents (Paul Kinlan) — I love post-mortems, and this is a thoughtful one. Apache NiFi — incubated open source project for data flow. Tug Hospital Robot (Wired) — It may have an adult voice, but Tug … [Link]
Slashdot » West Point and Marines Launch Open Cyber Conflict Journal
rumint writes: The Army Cyber Institute at West Point and the Marine Corps Cyberspace Command just launched an open journal studying cyber conflict — Cyber Defense Review. It focuses on strategy, operations, tactics, history, ethics, law and policy in the cyber domain. The Cyber Defense Review is positioning itself as the leading online and print journal for issues related to … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » WebRTC Heads Toward Standardization
Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) is moving ever closer to standardization, thanks to a joint effort by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Christina Mulligan’s recent article for SD Times discussed in depth the work that has gone into the project so far, and what to expect in the future.
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Mashable » New blizzard slams Boston; public transportation shut down
UPDATE: 8:20 a.m. ET – After enduring six feet of snow in the past three weeks, the Boston area is getting at least another foot dumped on it. As of Sunday morning, Logan Airport had another 10 inches of snow while towns on the North Shore had up to 20 additional inches. ORIGINAL POST: BOSTON — A fresh layer of snow … [Link]
Mashable » Something GUD brings the farmers' market to your door
Mashable » Only 40% of the global population live in free countries
Among war, terrorism, brutal dictatorships and other drops in democratic standards, the state of freedom worsened in nearly every part of the world in 2014, according to a new report. Discarding Democracy: A Return to the Iron Fist, published late last month by independent watchdog organization Freedom House, found an overall decline in political rights and civil liberties across the globe … [Link]
Mashable » 8 STEM toys for pint-sized Einsteins
Sure, there are Barbies and Hot Wheels and Nerf guns — but increasingly important in toy manufacturing is an educational component. Often times, parents want the toys their children play with to teach STEM skills — recently updated to STREAM, or Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math. See also: 100% of the women of color interviewed in STEM study experienced … [Link]
Slashdot » Will Submarines Soon Become As Obsolete As the Battleship?
An anonymous reader writes: The United States spends $1.8 billion to build a brand new, state of the art, Virginia-class nuclear powered attack submarine. They are the backbone of the U.S. Navy and the ultimate threat to those nations who are building massive amounts of missiles to keep U.S. naval forces like aircraft carriers away from their shores — think … [Link]
Slashdot » Bank Hackers Steal Millions Via Malware
An anonymous reader writes: When cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab was called in to investigate ATMs that had begun dispensing cash without input from users, they expected to find a simple problem. Instead, they found the ATMs were just the tip of the iceberg. The bank's internal computer systems were completely compromised, and in addition to the slow but steady siphoning … [Link]
Mashable » Boston hunkers down for another winter blast
BOSTON — Officials are bracing for a potentially dangerous snowstorm that began on Saturday and is expected to become a blizzard early Sunday Snowfall forecasts vary between eight and 14 in.; that will add to the three or four ft. walls of snow already lining Boston's streets. But the most concerning element of this storm will likely be the wind Wind … [Link]
Mashable » Meccanoid toy robot imitates your voice and movements
Meccano is known for its model toys that are put together using bolts and metal slabs. But model cranes aren't going to cut it in 2015, so the company is focusing on two new Meccanoids — "personal robot friends" you build using the latest Meccano pieces. The bigger Meccanoid, the G15 KS, is 4 feet tall and has two motors … [Link]
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