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.
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Trial of William T. Riker: Awesome or Overrated?
Nerd court is a new web show where geeks battle over issues such as “Batman or Superman?” or, as in the episode featured below, “Is William Riker the coolest Star Trek: TNG character ever?” Be sure to watch this one until Jonathan Frakes (Riker) himself is called as a witness to defend the character’s honor. The man even performs the … [Link]
Slashdot » Mike Godwin Interviewed
theshowmecanuck writes CBC Radio in Canada has just posted an interview with Mike Godwin, the originator of the famous Godwin's Law. Unbelievably it comes after a week where Canadian politicians started flinging the H word at each other. Part of the interview reads: "I really wanted people not to make silly or glib comparisons that really show no awareness of … [Link]
Mashable » Newfound fossils from 480 million years ago unravel early arthropod evolution
Arthropods first appear in the fossil record some 530 million years ago. These joint-legged animals are the most species-rich and diverse animal group on Earth. The familiar creatures are virtually ubiquitous: horseshoe crabs, scorpions, spiders, ticks, millipedes and centipedes, crabs, lobsters, pill bugs, butterflies, ants, mosquitos, beetles, and the list goes on. Arthropods' unparalleled success is in large part because of … [Link]
Mashable » Drunk guy's attempt to skateboard goes about as well as you'd expect
PSA: Don't drink and skate. One drunk dude's ill-fated attempt to skateboard drunk took several unfortunate turns in this video, which shows him falling face-first onto the pavement and losing his skateboard to a passing SUV Tough luck, bro. Be smarter next time. Father watches birth of baby boy 4,000 km away with Samsung Gear VR Our favorite athletic moments … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tumblr Artists Pay Homage to Sir Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) [Picture Gallery]
As you probably all know by now, Sir Terry Pratchett passed away from this world earlier this week, so to pay homage to the creator of the Discworld series, many artists on tumblr inspired themselves from one of the last tweets posted to his Twitter account to create marvelous artwork featuring the man along with one of his dear old … [Link]
Mashable » Dark side of Japan revealed in film about Internet cafe living
The bleak and unforgiving existence of Japan's salarymen and part-time workers, who often live in Internet cafes to save on rent, is difficult to describe, but one filmmaker has done a great job of giving us a brief peek Net Cafe Refugees is a short 10-minute documentary that plunges the viewer into the world of 24-hour Internet-connected cubicles that serve as … [Link]
Slashdot » Electrical Engineering Employment Declines Nearly 10%, But Developers Up 12%
dcblogs writes The number of people working as electrical engineers declined by 29,000 last year, continuing a long-standing trend, according to government data. But the number of software developers, the largest IT occupational category, increased by nearly 12%,or a gain of 132,000 jobs. There were 1.235 million people working as software developers last year, and 271,000 electrical engineers, according U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » Hireside chat: How to spot a 'paycheck employee'
Hireside chats are in partnership with The Resumator, bringing recruiters, hiring managers and heads of talent or HR the latest thinking around both how you hire and who you hire to consistently outperform. In today’s competitive hiring environment, an average, albeit qualified, employee may not be enough to set your company apart—in the market or from competition. Sure, that employee might … [Link]
Mashable » This smart ‘band-aid’ could help the world beat Ebola
AUSTIN — The international fight against Ebola is far from over. Just this week, new patients arrived in U.S. hospitals for treatment. But back in Africa where healthcare workers have battled hundreds of cases at a time, officials are struggling to find smart solutions that can help ensure the safety of caregivers, offer more comprehensive and speedy care and add 21st … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Quick and Simple Recipe for Homemade Microwave Kettle Corn
Kettle corn is very much the best of both worlds when it comes to snacking. Both sweet and salty, it provides a delicious balance when doing some nibbling during a movie or while you watch some TV. But how do you make kettle corn the easy way? A microwave, of course. Kids, don’t try this at home. Just kidding. Totally … [Link]
Slashdot » MIT Launches Three-pronged Effort To Thwart Cyber Attacks
alphadogg writes MIT is attacking cybersecurity from three angles: technical, regulatory and managerial through three programs and in partnership with major corporations. The initiatives include participants from across several MIT schools as well as from outside the university with a goal of making it harder for attackers to succeed in efforts to break into networks, disrupt them, and steal and … [Link]
Mashable » Our favorite athletic moments from around the Internet
Step aside, sports fans: The Internet is here to take over every alley-oop, touchdown, home run and goal in its own special way Remember the paper plane that flew down to the Wembley Stadium in London? Or that Miami football player who faked ignorance of his coach's play, only to score an effortless touchdown? No? Well, we've compiled a supercut … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Drone Racing, Star Wars-Style, Through a Snowy Park (FPV)
8 drones enthusiasts racing their drones through a snowy park somewhere in the Bronx. Now how cool is that? From Motherboard: The world of FPV racing is still tight-knit: It’s a segment of a segment of the growing but still relatively small drone industry. But that might not be the case for long. These homemade machines can fly at speeds … [Link]
Mashable » Proof that nobody loves Pi Day more than Neil deGrasse Tyson
For all things math and science, our go-to guy is (duh) Neil deGrasse Tyson The beloved astrophysicist can pique our interest in just about any topic. And though we didn't need any help getting into the Pi Day spirit, we can't help but pay attention when deGrasse Tyson shares his love of 3.14159… with his thousands of Twitter followers. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Mouse/Pointer For a Person With Poor Motor Control
First time accepted submitter wb8wsf writes I recently found that a friend of mine is losing the ability to do fine-grained motor control. This means that writing, and mouse usage is going down hill.Watching her was hard. I'd like to come up with possible solutions for her, but I'm not sure anything I know of such as a trackball, trackpoint, … [Link]
Mashable » How to work in sports: 3 pros share their stories of success
AUSTIN, Texas — If you've loved sports like it's your job since childhood, you've probably thought at least a few times about how to literally make them your job as an adult It's a nice idea, but there's a big catch: With so many sports fanatics looking to break into the business, the field is a notoriously competitive one that's extra … [Link]
Mashable » Hong Kong's dearly departed are getting the Apple Watch before you — sort of
The Apple Watch can be yours in the afterlife, right now. That's because just days after Apple's latest must-have gadget was introduced to the world amid massive fanfare on Monday, Hong Kong vendors are already offering another version of the device — in the form of a paper offering for the dead A photo posted by Bettina Wassener (@bwassener) on Mar … [Link]
Slashdot » Tested: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Update W/ Intel Broadwell, Self-Encrypting SSD
MojoKid writes Lenovo just revamped the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and in this third generation of the machine, they've adopted Intel's latest 5th generation Core Series Broadwell processors, along with a few other updates. In addition, they've retooled the keyboard and trackpad area, returning back to more traditional roots versus the second generation machine, which was met with some criticism due … [Link]
Mashable » 'The eagle has landed': POV video shows eagle's descent from world's tallest building
To highlight the plight of endangered eagles, a group of conservationists with the Freedom Conservation filmed incredible footage of a bird's flight from the top of the world's tallest building. Darshan, an imperial eagle fitted with a micro video camera, flew from the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai on Saturday. His flight from the 2,717-foot-tall tower resulted in … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Simpsons' Kwik-E-Truck gives SXSW a Squishee brain freeze
AUSTIN, Texas — Springfield relocated to Texas this weekend Apu Nahasapeemapetilon left behind his octuplets to throw a Kwik-E-Mart-on-wheels party at South by Southwest. The drinks are Squishees (Not So Very Cherry and Give ‘em the Razz, of course), the attire is sensible khakis and cardigans, and the entertainment is, of course, all 26 seasons of The Simpsons served on … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » OpenLegacy Releases Open Source API as Modernization Solution
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Slashdot » Algorithm Clones Facial Expressions And Pastes Them Onto Other Faces
KentuckyFC writes Various researchers have attempted to paste an expression from one face on to another but so far with mixed results. Problems arise because these algorithms measure the way a face distorts when it changes from a neutral expression to the one of interest. They then attempt to reproduce the same distortion on another face. That's fine if the … [Link]
Mashable » 13-minute music video of Pi is recited in the style of 'Cherry Pie'
Although it's impossible to fully recite the infinite digits of pi, College Humor tested the limits of our patience with a 13-minute video that celebrates Pi Day in the greatest conceivable way. Titled "The Irrationally Long Number Pi Song," it parodies Warrant's 1990 song "Cherry Pie." But instead of discussing fruit-flavored desserts, the video's song lyrics recite the digits of … [Link]
Mashable » NSFW shower thoughts will make you feel dirty, but enlightened
It's time to go deep — deep into your brain, that is The sudsy geniuses on Reddit's r/ShowerThoughts don't always keep it cleanIn a video sure to make you think and blush, the subreddit's dirtiest musings are animated for a visually stimulating experience. Father watches birth of baby boy 4,000 km away with Samsung Gear VR Drunk guy's attempt to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Age of Sustainable Development: Good lives for all?
Top sustainable-development guru Jeffrey Sachs can get world leaders on board for saving the planet, but is the optimism of his vision enough? 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Life of a Software Engineer [Comic]
[Source: Manu Cornet – Bonker’s World] The post The Life of a Software Engineer [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Movie Mash: ‘Robocop’ and ‘The Hunger Games’
Maybe you would never think of what it would be like if Robocop ended up in The Hunger Games. Luckily, the people over at HowItShouldHaveEnded have speculated with this movie mash, and it’s a thing of beauty. You have to have seen the original Robocop to know how awesome it is they reference the “I’d buy THAT for a dollar” … [Link]
Slashdot » Steve Jobs's Big Miss: TV
jfruh writes Steve Jobs was a well-known audiophile and music lover, which helps explain why Apple transformed the music industry in the '00s with the iPod and iTunes. But according to a new biography soon to be released, Apple may have failed to do the same for TV because of Steve Jobs's disdain for the medium. One of his first … [Link]
Mashable » #CowPi: Farmer herds his cows into the shape of pi
Derek Klingenberg may be the Internet's favorite farmer, thanks to the quirky videos he makes with his cows In his latest clip, Klingenberg celebrates Pi Day by sharing an aerial-shot video of his attempt to herd his cows into the shape of the Greek letter for pi, π. Father watches birth of baby boy 4,000 km away with Samsung Gear … [Link]
Mashable » Emoji Keyboard puts the power of mobile shorthand on desktops and laptops
If someone can find success crowdfunding potato salad on Kickstarter, why not something equally unnecessary but even more fun — like an emoji keyboard? That's what the folks at Oakland, California-based Disk Cactus, a self-described "art and technology" studio, developed to give us all a simple way to emojify messages See also: Here are Apple's new, diverse emoji The product itself … [Link]
Slashdot » Pi Day Extraordinaire
First time accepted submitter DrTJ writes Today is Pi day. This year is a bit more extraordinary as it is 3/14/15 (in American date format). To celebrate, USA Today has posted a number of videos of kids reciting Pi, one of them to 8,784 digits. The Washington Post highlights the story of a couple who decided to make it their … [Link]
Mashable » World's oldest cat celebrates 27th birthday
Tiffany Two, who holds the Guinness World Record for oldest living cat, reached the ripe old age of 27 on Friday The short-haired tortoiseshell feline was born on March 13, 1988 in San Diego, California. Owner Sharon Voorhees adopted her when she was six weeks old for just $10, and has been caring for the record-breaking cat ever since. Happy Birthday … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters push for Ferguson mayor's recall amid tense calm
FERGUSON, Missouri — A tense calm has descended on Ferguson, Missouri, after two police officers were shot outside the city's police department in an attack that left both officers and protesters shocked. While authorities search for a suspect, questions remain as to how the community can move forward from months of violence. Protesters are now calling on Ferguson Mayor James Knowles … [Link]
Slashdot » Google's Solar-Drone Internet Tests About To Take Off
itwbennett writes Titan Aerospace, the drone-maker acquired last year by Google to help realize the company's ambitious plans to provide Internet access to remote areas via solar-powered drones, recently applied for and received two licenses from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to run tests over the next six months. The licenses, which are valid from March 8 until September 5, … [Link]
Mashable » Documentary about film scores seeks final crescendo of Kickstarter funds
LOS ANGELES — To the right of Kenny Holmes' half-eaten bagel, his phone flashes with notifications from a Kickstarter app, each pop-up message signifying a new donation to his already fully funded crowdfunding campaign to create a documentary about film scores Score: A Film Music Documentary, which will explore the world of composers and the powerful scores they produce for … [Link]
Mashable » Thrilling airport beach lets tourists sip cocktails while planes blast sand
Most go to the beach to relax and soak up some sun. But there's one beach on the west side of St. Maarten that attracts people not for its picturesque views of paradise or sunsets, but its proximity to the airport. (Though the sunsets are supposed to be beautiful, too.) Located just a few feet from runway 10 at Princess Juliana … [Link]
Slashdot » Self-Driving Car Will Make Trip From San Francisco To New York City
An anonymous reader writes with news that Delphi Automotive is undertaking the longest test of a driverless car yet, from the Golden Gate Bridge to midtown Manhattan. "Lots of people decide, at one point or another, to drive across the US. College kids. Beat poets. Truckers. In American folklore, it doesn't get much more romantic than cruising down the highway, … [Link]
Mashable » Aid worker in cyclone-hit Vanuatu: 'Holding on for dear life'
Early reports from Vanuatu said at least eight people were killed, and perhaps dozens more, as residents braced for a second night without power, after Tropical Cyclone Pam ripped through the tiny island nation in the South Pacific. In the above video published Friday local time, Alice Clements, a UNICEF official on the ground in Vanuatu's capital of Port Vila, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Amazing Deals on Orthopedic Seat Cushion, Street Headphones, IMDb Top 250 Movies, and MORE!
For today’s edition of Deal of the day, here’s a section of amazing deals we stumbled on today! -Aylio Coccyx Orthopedic Comfort Foam Seat Cushion – $89.95 $29.99 (67% Off) -STREET by 50 Cent Wired Over-Ear Headphones – $249.95 $69.99 (72% Off) -Save BIG on Some of IMDb’s Top 250 Movies -Over 300 Blu-ray Movies Under $10 Each -Night at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Sun Hates Car Drivers [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Astronomers Measure the Size of the Universe [Science Video]
The universe is HUGE. But, there is only so much of the universe we can ACTUALLY see, and if we wanted to measure that FINITE space, how would we do it? A gigantic ruler? One really long car ride? Or maybe it’s something even more spectacular, something that involves not only the observable universe as it is NOW, but how … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 4 Games Gamespot Loved From Pax East
Pax East is always fun (because it is the one show kinda close to where I live). While it can get overpopulated and wait times can be insane, that is what REAL video game journalists are about. They have to fight and wait and clamor to play the demos so we geeks can know what to look forward to. It … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Samsung Galaxy S6 Has the Best Smartphone Display So Far
The battle for the smartphone market seems pretty cut throat. On one side, you have the iPhoners, and on the other side you seem to have the Androiders. But there have been a bevvy of competitors that have taken the smartphone game to new levels. One of those competitors is Samsung, whose popularity has spiked exponentially since the launch of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Does Alcohol Really Keep You Warm? [Science Video]
From the SciShow: As if you needed any more proof that alcohol just makes weird stuff happen, quick Questions explains why alcohol can make you /feel/ warm, when it’s actually making your body colder. You’ll never think of brandy the same way again! [SciShow] The post Does Alcohol Really Keep You Warm? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Mashable » 10 perfect pies for your bad Tinder dates
The dating world is a tough place, so come home to something sweet. While you're swiping left and right, you'll start to meet slews of guys who tend to prove certain stereotypes that single people have come to expect on Tinder. See also: 12 Cliched Online Dating Photos Every Guy Should Dump From the clichéd hipster to the guy who's way … [Link]
Slashdot » World's 1st Penis Transplant Done In South Africa
PolygamousRanchKid writes The world's first successful penis transplant has been performed by surgeons in South Africa, Bloomberg News reported Friday. The 21-year-old recipient has made a full recovery and regained all functions in the transplanted organ. The nine-hour operation was done Dec. 11 by surgeons from Stellenbosch University and Cape Town's Tygerberg Hospital, the university said Friday in a statement. … [Link]
Mashable » If you want a long acting career, you'd better be British
It’s a Hollywood cliché: Pass age 40 (or 30 or 25), and your options as an actress disappear. But that may be changing, with the rise of a subgenre of movies starring older actors geared toward older audiences. Most recently, there's The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, the uncreatively named sequel to 2011's surprise hit about a group of Brits who … [Link]
Mashable » Flight delayed for two hours after prosthetic finger causes scare
A flight to Singapore was delayed for two hours on Thursday, after flight attendants thought they saw a severed finger on the plane. Crew on the Tigerair flight, departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia, called airport security upon the discovery. As it turned out, however, the finger was not severed — but a prosthetic. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways men can change stereotypes about fatherhood
The actor Ashton Kutcher is known for many things; until this week, sparking a conversation about modern American fatherhood was not one of them. But Kutcher, father to an infant daughter, made a simple statement on his Facebook page that struck a nerve "There are NEVER diaper changing stations in men's public restrooms," he wrote See also: The #smelfie is just … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Risky business: Coping with chaos in weather forecasts
Will it rain this weekend? It's a simple question, but the best answer comes down to probability, says Ken Mylne of the UK Met Office (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Leaded gasoline left toxic layers in remote Andes glaciers
Toxic lead buried in icy layers of an Andes glacier reveals that leaded gasoline was the region's worst polluter in the past 2,000 years, a new study reports. Traces of lead pollution from precolonial mines and metallurgy (such as the extraction of silver and other metals) are present in the glacier going back hundreds of years. For instance, the research team … [Link]
Slashdot » US Asks Vietnam To Stop Russian Bomber Refueling Flights From Cam Ranh Air Base
HughPickens.com writes Reuters reports that the United States has asked Vietnam to stop letting Russia use its former US base at Cam Ranh Bay to refuel nuclear-capable bombers engaged in shows of strength over the Asia-Pacific region. General Vincent Brooks, commander of the U.S. Army in the Pacific, says the Russian bombers have conducted "provocative" flights, including around the U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » 5 easy tricks to maximize your nap
A good nap is like hitting a reset button. If you're feeling exhausted or gearing up for a big night, napping can boost your alertness, improve your mood and reduce fatigue. But go about your nap the wrong way, and you'll mess up your sleep schedule and feel groggy afterward. See also: Could 'Sprayable Sleep' help your insomnia? There are tons … [Link]
Mashable » 3 things not to say at work
As a lover of words, I'm admittedly biased in my belief that what you say is just as important as how you say it. But when it comes to workplace communications, I know from experience this is true. We all know anything offensive or profane should be avoided, but there are other, more subtle words that can be nearly as damaging. … [Link]
Mashable » The gym on the Titanic was full of Edwardian ladies and electric horses
March 1912The first class gymnasium on board the Titanic. On the night of April 14, when the ship struck an iceberg, the physical instructor Mr. T. W. McCauley remained at his post and went down with the shipImage: Popperfoto/Getty ImagesFrom the end of the 19th century to the beginning of World War II, the shipping route across the Atlantic was extremely … [Link]
Mashable » Your first class guide for preventing jet lag
Have plane, will travel. Have travel, will also probably have jet lag, too. If you do experience jet lag, also known as desynchronosis, you'll probably experience insomnia, fatigue, even dehydration and headaches. It's considered a temporary sleep disorder. That's because crossing over time zones messes up our circadian rhythm, which can take up to several days — one day per time … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Win one of 50 Raspberry Pi micro-computers
The latest edition of the world's favourite hobby computer is here and, to celebrate Pi Day, we have 50 to give away (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » UK Police and PRS Shut Down Karaoke Torrent Site
An anonymous reader writes with this news from Torrent Freak, from which he quotes: The City of London's Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit and copyright and royalty group PRS for Music have teamed up for what appears to be a first-of-its-kind action. Arresting a 46-year-old man, this week police shut down one of the Internet's few karaoke-focused BitTorrent trackers. While … [Link]
Slashdot » The Internet of Things Just Found Your Lost Wallet
Nerval's Lobster writes Ever forgotten your wallet in a coffee shop or restaurant? Now there's a way to ensure it'll never happen again: Woolet, which its creators bill as a "smart wallet." It features a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth support, and the ability to synchronize with a smartphone app; if you walk 20-85 feet away from your wallet, the app will … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Math Lovers and Bakers, Rejoice! Today is Pi Day!
Hey everyone, today is Pi day! For those not in the know, Pi day is celebrated by math enthusiasts (as well as bakers) all around the world each year on March 14th for the simple reason that Pi= 3.141592…, and 3.14 = March 14. Yeah, I know, this is kind of ridiculous, but hey, why not? “And why is the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Frontline Systems Creates Modeling Language and API for Advanced Analytics
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Mashable » Marketers descend on SXSW with 'Shark Tank'-inspired contests
Over the next week, budding business moguls with “the next great idea” may be as plentiful in Austin, Texas, as barbecue rib joints. And those searching for investment money at the South by Southwest festival will need to hone their rapid-fire pitches and, in essence, sing for their supper. Claustrophobes need not apply. Two separate Shark Tank-inspired contests –- both taking … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen Pao says she had 'no choice' but to sue Kleiner Perkins
SAN FRANCISCO — Ellen Pao opened up about the long and difficult struggle that her $16 million lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers has caused in some of the most candid moments of her five-day testimony on Friday Pao, a former junior partner at the venerable venture capital firm and current interim CEO at Reddit, answered dozens of questions from … [Link]
Slashdot » Wikipedia Entries On NYPD Violence Get Some Edits From Headquarters
First reported by Capital, and picked up by Reason, it seems that "Computers operating on the New York Police Department’s computer network at its 1 Police Plaza headquarters have been used to alter Wikipedia pages containing details of alleged police brutality." Computer users identified by Capital as working on the NYPD headquarters' network have edited and attempted to delete Wikipedia … [Link]
Mashable » Here's where you can see the Mashable team speaking at SXSW
SXSW is a breeding ground for new ideas, where thought leaders from every industry can share center stage to discuss the hottest topics in technology and innovation. As always, Mashable is excited to be a part of the discussion. Join us in Austin on March 14-17, where we'll be speaking about everything from what makes a great geek moment to how … [Link]
Mashable » Self-driving car will make trip from San Francisco to New York City
It’s all of the road trip and none of the driving — at least, not by a human. An autonomous car, developed by Michigan-based Delphi Automotive, will begin a 3,500-mile trip across the U.S. on March 22. Beginning in San Francisco, the car is expected to arrive in New York about a week later. See also: The guy who found Waldo … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter cofounder Biz Stone on Jelly's failure, his hopes for his new app, Super
AUSTIN, Texas — What do you do when your app fails? If HBO's Silicon Valley has taught us anything it's that you pivot When Twitter cofounder Biz Stone's Q&A app Jelly bottomed out in the App Store rankings after a much-hyped launch he knew he had two choices. “We have plenty of money in the bank, we could slog away on … [Link]
Slashdot » FAA Says Ad-Bearing YouTube Drone Videos Constitute "Commercial Use"
schwit1 writes If you fly a drone and post footage on YouTube, you could end up with a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration. Earlier this week, the agency sent a legal notice to Jayson Hanes, a Tampa-based drone hobbyist who has been posting drone-shot videos online for roughly the last year. The FAA said that, because there are ads … [Link]
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