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 » Want to save Meerkat videos to YouTube? Katch's hashtag wants to help
The meteoric rise in popularity of mobile video streaming app Meerkat has already resulted in the creation of a companion app called Katch that saves your streams to YouTube Most Meerkat users are aware that the app offers an option to save their video streams on their mobile devices, but Katch allows you to simplify the process of preserving your memories … [Link]
Slashdot » Lenovo CEO Reportedly Posts Image of Next Gen Moto 360 Smartwatch
MojoKid (1002251) writes "When the Android Wear platform was unveiled last year, the star of the show was undoubtedly the Motorola Moto 360. With its stainless steel body and round display, the smartwatch looked futuristic while retaining styling that was somewhat familiar to traditional time pieces. However, it's been a year since the original Moto 360 was unveiled and there … [Link]
Slashdot » Universal Reportedly Wants Spotify To Scale Back Its Free Streaming
An anonymous reader writes with news that Universal CEO Lucian Grainge is not a big fan of free streaming music. "Spotify might have bent over backwards to lift restrictions on its free streaming service a couple of years ago, but at least one music label appears eager to turn back the clock. Financial Times sources understand that Universal is using … [Link]
Mashable » This Apple Watch app lets you monitor the Australian property market
More than a month out from launch, the Apple Watch app game is starting to heat up in Australia. Popular real estate website, Domain, is joining the stable of apps launching at the same time as Apple's smartwatch, with an app that lets you monitor the market from your wrist. The Apple Watch is released worldwide on April 24. See also: … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Apple Watch Apps Limited to 10 Second Interactions
The Apple Watch is a divisive topic. Many people are excited by an attractive new piece of tech, while others are questioning exactly what this smartwatch will offer that existing smartphones cannot.
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Slashdot » Magic Leap's AR Demo Video
First time accepted submitter iMadeGhostzilla writes TechCrunch reports: "Magic Leap is showing what it might look like to use its hardware for augmented reality gaming in the future, with a new demo of what the team is apparently 'playing in the office' right now. The brief video shows examples of interacting with YouTube and Gmail apps, along with browsing a … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Norse legend? The Viking 'GPS' that relied on crystals
Nearly 50 years on, there's still no consensus on the intriguing theory that Viking sailors navigated by viewing the sky through crystal slabs (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 530 years after his death, King Richard III reburial procession attracts thousands
Better late than never King Richard III, the last king of England from the House of York, is finally getting a proper burial — 530 years after his death. Thousands of people reportedly lined the streets of Leicester, England, to watch his unique reburial procession on Sunday. See also: King Richard III to get proper burial 530 years after his death … [Link]
Mashable » Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first prime minister, dies at 91
Lee Kuan Yew, widely recognized as the founder of modern Singapore and the country's first prime minister, died on Sunday. He was 91 Lee was hospitalized in early February with severe pneumonia. In the past week, his condition worsened to critically ill. Lee's death was announced to the public in a statement by the office of current Singaporean Prime Minister Lee … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Government Admits Intelligence Services Allowed To Break Into Any System
An anonymous reader writes Recently, Techdirt noted that the FBI may soon have permission to break into computers anywhere on the planet. It will come as no surprise to learn that the U.S.'s partner in crime, the UK, granted similar powers to its own intelligence services some time back. What's more unexpected is that it has now publicly said as … [Link]
Mashable » Starbucks baristas stop writing 'Race Together' on coffee cups
Well, that was fast Starbucks baristas will no longer write "Race Together" on customers' cups as of Sunday. Initially a part of the coffee company's push to get people to discuss diversity frankly, the cups are no longer part of the conversation. According to CEO Howard Schultz, they were always "just the catalyst" for the Race Together initiative. See also: 15 … [Link]
Slashdot » A Software Project Full of "Male Anatomy" Jokes Causes Controversy
An anonymous reader writes with the story of a Github user's joke repository that is causing some controversy. "There's no question that the tech world is an overwhelmingly male place. There's legit concern that tech is run-amok with 'brogrammers' that make women programmers feel unwelcome. On the other hand, people just want to laugh. It's at that intersection that programmer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » William Shatner Might Be a Brony; Thinks Friendship is Magic
William Shatner recently hinted on Twitter that he might be a Brony. I’ll have to tell this to my 7-year-old daughter who got bullied last week by a few mean kids because she took one of her “My Little Pony” comic books in the bus to read while on her way to school. When she got home at the end … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Cosplay Boots and Shoes Look Beyond Amazing! [Pics]
Etsy seller Coszone specializes in creating custom boots and shoes for your cosplay outfits. The owner of the shop offers a wide selection of products, and if what you need isn’t in there, he accepts commissions. The pricea are also super reasonable considering that these boots and shoes are handmade! 
[Source: Coszone on Etsy.com | Via FG] The post These … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joins ‘Fraggle Rock’ Movie!
This is the best news I’ve heard all day! Renaissance Man Joseph Gordon-Levitt will be joining the Fraggle Rock movie as both a producer AND actor! 
News of a Fraggle Rock movie has been circulating for awhile, but JGL’s involvement marks “a fresh start,” including new writers, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 
[via The Mary Sue] The post Joseph Gordon-Levitt … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning photos of the rare 'supertide' in Europe
Thanks to a rare alignment between the sun, Earth and moon, and the moon's close proximity to Earth, the tides on Saturday off the coast of northern France and southwestern England were the highest they've reportedly been since 1997. Known as a "supertide" or "tide of the century," the phenomenon caused surges of up to 46 feet high. Despite its … [Link]
Slashdot » WHO Report Links Weed Killer Ingredient To Cancer Risk
An anonymous reader sends word that a common weed killer may cause cancer according to the World Health Organization. "The world's most widely used weed killer can 'probably' cause cancer, the World Health Organization said on Friday. The WHO's cancer arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, said glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup and other herbicides, was 'classified … [Link]
Mashable » Bolivian women fight for glory in the ring, freedom outside it
Every Sunday afternoon in the city of El Alto, hundreds of Bolivians and tourists queue at the door of the 12th October Sports Complex to watch women's wrestling. The fighting is performed by cholitas, indigenous women that wear pollera — multilayered, brightly-colored skirts — braided hair and bowler hats in the ring. The women have endured a history of repression and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The World Seen by an “Object-Oriented” Programmer [Comic]
[Source: Manu Cornet – Bonker’s World] The post The World Seen by an “Object-Oriented” Programmer [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Watch Jack White and Robert Plant perform Led Zeppelin's 'The Lemon Song' live
Jack White and Robert Plant performing together is like a rock-fan fever dream But the dream became reality at music festival Lollapalooza Argentina on Saturday. While performing a cover of the Led Zeppelin track "The Lemon Song," which White has done many times on tour and at last year's Bonnaroo, Plant himself stepped out on stage See also: Ariana Grande … [Link]
Slashdot » Islamic State Doxes US Soldiers, Airmen, Calls On Supporters To Kill Them
An anonymous reader writes in with this story about the latest weapon used by ISIS: doxing. "Middle East terrorist organization Islamic State (ISIS) has called on its followers take the fight to 100 members of the United States military residing in the US. A group calling itself the 'Islamic State Hacking Division' has posted names, addresses, and photographs of soldiers, … [Link]
Mashable » A bug's life: Protein bar made out of crickets launches crowdfunding campaign
Finally, a protein bar that feeds your inner frog. Crobar, created by marathon runner Christine Spliid, is a protein bar made out of cricket powder. In case that didn't sink in, we're talking about insects. See also: 10 weird frozen foods for only the bravest diners 
Image: Christine SpliidThe new, health-conscious brand of energy bars hopes to start production this April, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dinosaurs: Terrible Lizards – A Humorous Short Film
Dinosaurs: Terrible Lizards is an animated comedy nature documentary in which an unseen narrator guides us through the lost world of these majestic morons. The Allosaurus has a head so heavy it drags along the floor. The Apatosaurus has a neck so long and thin it dangles like a piece of rope. This is an ecosystem of gigantic idiots. [Rathergood … [Link]
Mashable » 9 stages of getting invited to your high school reunion
Sooner or later, your high school reunion will creep up on you. Time is a fast circle. Whether it's a Facebook invite or a real-life piece of mail sent to your parent's house, knowing you've been out of high school for a whole decade (or more) and that you're expected to attend a party celebrating your march from adolescence to decrepitude … [Link]
Slashdot » FTC's Internal Memo On Google Teaches Companies a Terrible Lesson
schwit1 writes FTC staffers spent enormous time pouring through Google's business practices and documents as well as interviewing executives and rivals. They came to the conclusion that Google was acting in anti-competitive ways, such as restricting advertisers from working with rival search engines. But commissioners balked at the prospect of a lengthy and protracted legal fight. For a big company, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When the Avengers and Harry Potter Intros Get Done “Friends” Style [Video]
Youtuber Jeremiah Rivera inspired himself from “Friends” to create these fun intros for “The Avengers” (above) and “Harry Potter” (Below). [Jeremiah Rivera] The post When the Avengers and Harry Potter Intros Get Done “Friends” Style [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Tom Cruise unveils first 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation' teaser
Tom Cruise tweeted out on Saturday a one-minute teaser trailer for his new film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, the fifth in the Mission: Impossible franchise, which hits theaters on July 31. I’m excited to share the first footage for Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation with you. #MissionImpossible http://t.co/cLpzKq6VXV— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) March 22, 2015 Rogue Nation stars Cruise as Impossible … [Link]
Mashable » 1904 to today: See how New York City subway fare has climbed over 111 years
Gone are the days of cheap subway fare in New York City. On Sunday, the transit system's fare climbed from $2.50 to $2.75. That $0.25 hike is yet another annoyance for New Yorkers who already deal with a slew of transit issues See also: 9 apps to help you get the most out of New York City Back in 1904, when … [Link]
Slashdot » Rosetta Spacecraft Makes Nitrogen Discovery On Comet
An anonymous reader sends word that the European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft has detected traces of molecular nitrogen on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. "A peculiar mix of molecular nitrogen on the comet target of Europe's Rosetta spacecraft may offer clues to the conditions that gave birth to the entire solar system. Molecular nitrogen was one of the key ingredients of the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Intensely Thrilling New “Ex Machina” Trailer [Video]
Here is the second trailer for Ex Machina, an upcoming sci-fi thriller from the writer of “28 Days Later.” A young computer programmer, Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson), wins a week with reclusive genius and tech CEO, Nathan (Oscar Isaac), at his exclusive house in the mountains. Nathan wants Caleb to spend the week performing a ‘Turing Test’ on a humanoid artificial … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hashtag election: Will it be Twitter wot won it?
More and more politicians are using social networks to engage with voters. What is the impact of the digital campaign, wonders Carl Miller 
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Mashable » #MuseumWeek is coming to a cultural institution near you
Monday marks the beginning of #MuseumWeek, when Twitter is encouraging cultural institutions worldwide, as well as the people who love them, to share on the social platform. Each day has a theme and an accompanying hashtag. See also: 26 weird museums to visit for the ultimate American road trip Last year, 630 museums and galleries across Europe participated in #MuseumWeek, according … [Link]
Slashdot » DuckDuckGo Donates $100,000 Among Four FOSS Projects
jones_supa writes As is the search engine company's annual habit, DuckDuckGo has chosen to advance four open source projects by donating to them. The primary focus this year was to support FOSS projects that bring privacy tools to anyone who needs them. $25,000 goes to The Freedom of the Press Foundation to support SecureDrop, which is a whistleblower submission used … [Link]
Mashable » Police raid club of Charlo Greene, pot activist who quit TV job on air
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Anchorage police served search warrants at marijuana activist Charlo Greene's Alaska Cannabis Club, after receiving reports of illegal marijuana sales. The police took marijuana, and impounded a Dodge Dakota and a Jeep Liberty on Friday, local television station KTUU reported. See also: The 'F*ck It' Reporter Talks Weed, Snoop Dogg and Going Viral Greene is a former television … [Link]
Slashdot » Mars One Delayed 2 Years, CEO Releases Video In Response To Criticism
CryoKeen writes It's interesting how different news sites spin #marsgate. From Yahoo News: "The private colonization project Mars One has pushed its planned launch of the first humans toward the Red Planet back by two years, to 2026. The delay was necessitated by a lack of investment funding, which has slowed work on a robotic precursor mission that Mars One … [Link]
Mashable » The monowheel was tech's improvement on bicycles. It didn't catch on.
September 1932J. A. Purves drives a Dynasphere spherical car, an automobile shaped like a giant radial tire. Mr. Purves was the vehicle's inventor.Image: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBISThe bicycle had its origins in 1817 in the Velocipede, a powerless wheeled frame which the rider sat astride. The first reliable report of self-propulsion by means of pedal power dates to the early 1860s.Almost immediately inventors … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 37% Off Belkin 12 Outlet Pivot Plug Surge Protector with 8 Foot Cord – $21.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Belkin 12 Outlet Pivot Plug Surge Protector with 8 Foot Cord at the lowest price its been in the past year ($21.99)! That’s 37% off on the surge protector’s usual list price of $34.81 
Belkin Pivot Plug Surge Protectors provide premium power protection for your professional workstations and connected … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Looking At A Shotgun from the Inside (Animated GIF + Video)
You ever wonder how a shotgun works on the inside? You have probably seen and manhandled thousands of them in video games, but rarely do any of us ever get glimpses inside what a shotgun looks like. It’s not quite as complex as I thought it would. There are modern watches that are handmade and still have 100’s of working … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Everyday Types of Coders [Comic]
[Source: CommitStrip] The post Everyday Types of Coders [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What’s Really Inside: Instant Hot Chocolate [Science Video]
All you notice is the sweet chocolatey taste, but what ingredients are you really consuming when you sip on a mug of instant hot chocolate? Watch this episode of Wired’s “What’s Inside” to find out! [WIRED] The post What’s Really Inside: Instant Hot Chocolate [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » How 'Virtual Water' Can Help Ease California's Drought
HughPickens.com writes Bill Davidow And Michael S. Malone write in the WSJ that recent rains have barely made a dent in California's enduring drought, now in its fourth year. Thus, it's time to solve the state's water problem with radical solutions, and they can begin with "virtual water." This concept describes water that is used to produce food or other … [Link]
Mashable » The future of farming: drones, robots and GPS
Today’s agriculture has transformed into a high-tech enterprise that most 20th-century farmers might barely recognize. After all, it was only around 100 years ago that farming in the U.S. transitioned from animal power to combustion engines. Over the past 20 years the global positioning system (GPS), electronic sensors and other new tools have moved farming even further into a technological wonderland. … [Link]
Mashable » 5 fabulous sites for free and printable recipe cards
Whether you want to write out an heirloom recipe, pass cooking instructions to a friend or make an edible gift more meaningful by providing the ingredients and how-to, recipe cards are handy things to have around. We found five fabulous designs from some talented (and generous) designers that are free to download and print out at home. See also: Fake a … [Link]
Mashable » 5 remarkable inventions improving water quality across the globe
The world's water crisis is still in full force. Approximately 750 million people around the world still lack access to safe, drinkable water — 90% of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, according to the World Health Organization's latest statistics See also: 14 innovations that improved the world in 2014 In addition, a new report from the United Nations warns … [Link]
New Scientist – News » NHS game-changers: Growing gap between rich and poor
Tackling wealth inequality in the UK could do more than make life fairer – it could make it healthier too 
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Slashdot » LightEater Malware Attack Places Millions of Unpatched BIOSes At Risk
Mark Wilson writes Two minutes is all it takes to completely destroy a computer. In a presentation entitled 'How many million BIOSes would you like to infect?' at security conference CanSecWest, security researchers Corey Kallenberg and Xeno Kovah revealed that even an unskilled person could use an implant called LightEater to infect a vulnerable system in mere moments. The attack … [Link]
Slashdot » In Response to Pollution Spike, Paris Temporarily Halves Traffic By Decree
As reported by News.com.au, the city of Paris has implemented a harsh (but temporary) measure for drivers, in response to a surge in pollution: banning cars with even-numbered registration plates from the streets. According to the article, City mayor Anne Hidalgo had asked authorities to prevent one in every two cars from taking to the capital’s streets and make all … [Link]
Mashable » 7 tips for creating a functional home workspace
Maybe you’re tired of schlepping into the office every day. Or maybe, just maybe, you don’t love your micromanaging boss. In an effort to score some more work-life balance (and never have to set eyes on The Micromanager again), you’ve decided to ditch your office job in favor of flexible work — and freedom. But before you can be a productive … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Spock helps Kirk and McCoy forget the Star Wars Prequels [Video]
What a noble and compassionate thing to do. [drewkrotz] The post Spock helps Kirk and McCoy forget the Star Wars Prequels [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Hundreds Expelled, Many Arrested, For Cheating In India's School Exams
Etherwalk writes Sources conflict, but it looks like as many as 300 people have been arrested for cheating in the Indian state of Bihar after the Hindustan Times published images of dozens of men climbing the walls of a test center to pass answers inside. 500-700+ students were expelled and police had been bribed to look the other way. Xinhau's … [Link]
Mashable » University makes bold statement about diversity, just not the one it wanted
The University of North Georgia offered some biting parody of equal opportunity in America, albeit unwittingly, with a stock image that graced the cover of its Spring 2015 course catalogue In the picture, two white men, who are for some reason wearing full suits, joyfully burst across the finish line of a race as a women in heels lags far behind … [Link]
Mashable » From Scout to Hermione: Bookworms salute their favorite heroines
Superheroes, wizards, teachers, troublemakers and ordinary girls — book lovers honored them all on Saturday in a spontaneous celebration via the hashtag #WomenInFiction. The hashtag appeared to originate Saturday afternoon when Preeti Chhibber, a marketing manager for HarperCollins Children's Books, began tweeting about strong women writers and beloved women characters See also: Harper Lee to publish 'To Kill a Mockingbird' sequel, … [Link]
Slashdot » For Boot Camp Users, New Macs Require Windows 8 Or Newer
For anyone using Windows 7 by way of Apple's Boot Camp utility, beware: support for Windows via Boot Camp remains, but for the newest Apple laptops, it's only for Windows 8 for now. From Slashgear: This applies to the 2015 MacBook Air, and the 13-inch model of the 2015 MacBook Pro. Windows 8 will remain compatible, as will the forthcoming … [Link]
Mashable » Brazil's Guanabara Bay is destined for Olympic fame despite industrial waste
Rio de Janeiro, South America's most visited destination by international tourists, is gearing up to host the 2016 Olympic Games. The sailing events are to be held in Guanabara Bay, where generations of fisherman have made their livelihood. Year on end, however, the fishermen are seeing less and less success with their hauls, sometimes only bringing in a measly half-a-dozen fish … [Link]
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