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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 » David Lynch bows out of Showtime's 'Twin Peaks' revival

Sunday 5 April 23:57:20 UTC 2015

Dli87098Feed-tw Feed-fbWhat looked like the perfect revival of one of the most talked about series in the history of television has suffered a major snag: David Lynch will not be a part of the Twin Peaks revival on Showtime "I love the world of Twin Peaks and wish things could have worked out differently," wrote Lynch via Twitter on Sunday See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Outside Beijing, a Military-style Bootcamp For "Internet Addiction"

Sunday 5 April 23:22:00 UTC 2015

Press2ToContinue writes Last year, China recognized internet addiction as an official disorder. Since then, over 6,000 patients have submitted themselves for treatment, after some spent up to 14 hours a day online. And as these amazing pictures show, dealing with it is serious. The Daxing Internet Addiction Treatment Centre (IATC) is a military-style bootcamp nestled in the suburbs of Bejing. … [Link]

Mashable » Finding the most impactful video games with a higher calling

Sunday 5 April 23:04:56 UTC 2015

Never-aloneFeed-tw Feed-fbIn front of a smartphone, two players meet. They each grab half the device, preparing to play. But instead of a competitive matchup, they begin to rock and spin the phone, each holding their end of the phone tightly. In a few moments, through awkward giggles, they are twisting and spinning; the game forces them into a clumsy dance. But mobile … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazing Artist Re-Creates Famous Logos Freehand

Sunday 5 April 23:00:40 UTC 2015

Watch as artist Seb Lester re-creates famous logos with a simple ink plume. [Funny Laughter] The post Amazing Artist Re-Creates Famous Logos Freehand appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Prosecutors Get an 'A' On Convictions of Atlanta Ed-Reform-Gone-Bad Test Cheats

Sunday 5 April 22:15:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes Just weeks after an L.A. Times op-ed called on public schools to emulate high-tech companies by paying high salaries to driven, talented employees whose productivity more than compensates for their high pay, the New York Times reported on the dramatic conclusion to perhaps the largest cheating scandal in the nation's history, which saw a Judge order handcuffed Atlanta … [Link]

Mashable » 3 ways millennial managers can address productivity-draining office gossip

Sunday 5 April 22:00:08 UTC 2015

OfficeFeed-tw Feed-fbWhen it comes to managing others, no one has it harder than a manager new to the team. Now more than ever, that means millennial managers With 28% of millennials currently in management roles, according to Elance-oDesk’s 2015 Millennial Majority Workforce Study, and two-thirds of millennials expecting to become managers in the next decade, more and more are having to wade … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Even The X-Men Celebrate Easter [Comic]

Sunday 5 April 21:42:45 UTC 2015

[Source: Text from Superheroes] The post Even The X-Men Celebrate Easter [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » USPTO Demands EFF Censor Its Comments On Patentable Subject Matter

Sunday 5 April 21:17:31 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes As you know, last year the Supreme Court made a very important ruling in the Alice v. CLS Bank case .. the USPTO apparently was offended at parts of the EFF's comment submission, claiming that it was an "improper protest." Protest or not, the EFF denies in strong terms that the original comments were improper. Share on Google+ Read … [Link]

Mashable » 9 things 'The Muppet Show' reboot needs to succeed and satisfy on TV

Sunday 5 April 21:00:21 UTC 2015

Julie-andrews-kermitFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s time to play the music. It's time to light the lights. It's time to meet the Muppets back on network television? On Friday, reports surfaced that ABC is exploring a Muppet Show revival, setting the Muppet Theatre stage for a primetime return of slapstick sketches, musical numbers and flying fishBig Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady is set to pen the … [Link]

Mashable » 25+ jobs in social media and editing

Sunday 5 April 20:25:26 UTC 2015

4420406448_bccf915413_zFeed-tw Feed-fbAre you ready for your next big career move? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Each week, we highlight five recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest listings, below, and be sure … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Galactic Easter Eggs Could Take You Through Time and Space [Pics]

Sunday 5 April 20:24:04 UTC 2015

These galactic Easter eggs by Allison Murray of Dream a Little Bigger look absolutely fantastic and I’m sure would fit just well in the office of our favorite astrophysicist, Neil deDrasse Tyson. [Dream a Little Bigger | Via Gizmodo] The post These Galactic Easter Eggs Could Take You Through Time and Space [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology … [Link]

Slashdot » Slashdot Asks: What Will You (Or Your Kids) Learn This Summer?

Sunday 5 April 20:19:00 UTC 2015

For those in the northern hemisphere, summer is rapidly approaching, especially for those with kids. Camps, educational programs, and other activities are enrolling now, in advance of the long summer vacation. (Particularly long for Americans!) Aside from conventional sleepaway options for kids, there are science and technology courses, space camps, survival adventures, and more. Whatever your age, and whether on … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Impractical Game Locks That Seemed Like a Good Idea

Sunday 5 April 20:00:38 UTC 2015

Now that this video points it out, may I ask? What is up with locks in video games? Rarely do you just encounter a door that needs a key, Often, there is a triggered mechanism that is released when all the right variables are put in place. The real question here is, how many times in your real life have … [Link]

Mashable » Kentucky fans cause chaos in the streets after Final Four loss

Sunday 5 April 19:55:05 UTC 2015

Lex1Feed-tw Feed-fbHundreds of angry University of Kentucky fans caused an alcohol-fueled uproar in the streets of Lexington Saturday night, after a nail-biting loss against University of Wisconsin dashed the Wildcats' hopes for this year's NCAA title. Around 1,500 stadium-goers swarmed the residential area near Kentucky's campus, where couches, trash and clothes were torched, fights broke out, and bottles were smashed, according to … [Link]

Mashable » Archaeologist uses drone to track looting of ancient tombs in Jordan

Sunday 5 April 19:28:49 UTC 2015

Ap990566806621Feed-tw Feed-fb Archaeologist Chad Hill is using a custom-built "septocopter" drone to monitor looting of an ancient cemetery in Jordan Part of the "Landscapes of the Dead Research Project," Hill and his team aim to map more than 10,000 tombs at Fifa, an Early Bronze Age burial site, "as a method of site assessment and monitoring." They piece together images generated by … [Link]

Slashdot » Kinect For Windows Is Dead; Long Live Kinect For Windows Via USB

Sunday 5 April 19:20:00 UTC 2015

puddingebola writes Microsoft has announced it will no longer manufacture Kinect for Windows. Only the Xbox One version will be available for purchase. Microsoft said it could not meet demand for the device, a strange claim for a company to make. The console version, though, will still work with Windows by way of a USB adapter, and as pointed out … [Link]

Mashable » How 'Mad Men' fought for its place on TV

Sunday 5 April 19:05:20 UTC 2015

Madmen-finaseasonFeed-tw Feed-fbEight years after Mad Men pervaded popular culture, audiences finally prepare to say goodbye to the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning series that helped launch a new golden era in television It is hard to believe that when Matthew Weiner started pitching his new show, it was considered an impossible sell. It had no aliens, no complicated sci-fi mysteries to unravel, no … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Dark eaters: The animals living an alternative life

Sunday 5 April 19:00:00 UTC 2015

We thought it happened only at deep-sea vents but creatures all around us, perhaps even in our back gardens, exploit an unexpected source of energy (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » Rolling Stone retracts controversial UVA 'Rape on Campus' story

Sunday 5 April 18:23:01 UTC 2015

Rolling-stoneFeed-tw Feed-fbUpdated: April 5, 2015, 8:23 P.M. EST Rolling Stone has retracted its controversial article about gang rape on the University of Virginia campus following an investigation into the story by the Columbia School of Journalism The report, which was commissioned by the magazine, found that the publication and its editors did not meet basic journalistic expectations such as fact checking details … [Link]

Slashdot » Swiss Launch of Apple Watch Hit By Patent Issue

Sunday 5 April 18:00:00 UTC 2015

wabrandsma points out this Reuters story, according to which: Apple is not able to launch its new smartwatch in Switzerland until at least the end of this year because of an intellectual property rights issue, Swiss broadcaster RTS reported on its website. The U.S. tech giant cannot use the image of an apple nor the word 'apple' to launch its … [Link]

Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: 'DuckTales: Remastered,' Office Lens and more

Sunday 5 April 17:39:28 UTC 2015

App-roundup-43Feed-tw Feed-fbWith a bunch of April Fools' Day pranks still making the rounds online, 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 ultimate roundup of 2015's biggest April Fools' Day pranks This week's list includes Disney's latest reboot of … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How API Consumption Mimics Music Creation

Sunday 5 April 16:37:11 UTC 2015

A musical composition is often formed from a collection of sounds that are produced by a variety of instruments. Similarly, developers can piece together an assortment of APIs to form something that is potentially greater than the sum of its parts. This analogy was recently discussed in an article written by Sam Macklin of CA Technologies. [Link]

Slashdot » Tiny LIDAR Chip Could Add Cheap 3D Sensing to Cellphones and Tablets

Sunday 5 April 16:32:00 UTC 2015

There are expensive dedicated devices that do 3D scanning (like the high-end tablet in Google's Project Tango), and versatile but bulky add-ons, like the Sense from 3D Systems, but it's not a capability built into the typical cellphone or tablet. That could change, thanks to a microsensor being prototyped now (at low resolution) at CalTech. From The Verge's coverage: The … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fashion in a Nutshell [Comic]

Sunday 5 April 16:30:56 UTC 2015

fashion [Source: Pie Comic] The post Fashion in a Nutshell [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A “Sexy” Tyrion Lannister Cosplay [Pic]

Sunday 5 April 16:29:39 UTC 2015

HODOR! Aside from the absurdity of the whole thing, you guys have to admit that this mask is amazing. ‘Nuff said. [Via Reddit] The post A “Sexy” Tyrion Lannister Cosplay [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Actual Cannibal Shia Labeouf: A Skyrim Music Video

Sunday 5 April 16:28:21 UTC 2015

A music video of Rob Cantor’s Shia Labeouf done entirely in Skyrim. [MMOxReview] The post Actual Cannibal Shia Labeouf: A Skyrim Music Video appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » Man missing at sea for 66 days defends survival story: 'God knows I am a truthful man'

Sunday 5 April 16:08:24 UTC 2015

Louis-jordanFeed-tw Feed-fbLouis Jordan, the man who went missing at sea for more than two months, is defending his survival story against skeptics who question how he emerged from the apparent ordeal relatively unscathed. "God knows I am a truthful man. My family knows I am telling the truth," Jordan told UK-based newspaper the Daily Mail. "The people who know me know that." … [Link]

Slashdot » Restart of Large Hadron Collider At CERN

Sunday 5 April 15:18:00 UTC 2015

Taco Cowboy contributes this news from the BBC: After a two-year hiatus the LHC (Large Hadron Collider ) at CERN has been restarted. For the past two years an upgrade program was carried out for the LHC. Due to the upgrade, the LHC is enjoying a double dose of energy, as compared to its previous self before the upgrade. Particle … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How APIs are Powering ITV’s Digital Agility

Sunday 5 April 15:17:33 UTC 2015

Some UK broadcasters embraced the shift to digital media as the technology was becoming available. This adoption led to platforms such as BBC iPlayer, Channel 4’s 4OD, and, more internationally, Netflix and Amazon Instant. [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' spoofs Scientology in hilarious 'Neurotology' music video

Sunday 5 April 14:53:36 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-04-05-at-10.17.41-amFeed-tw Feed-fb Saturday Night Live took on the Church of Scientology with a music video parodying the religion, "Neurotology." Called "Always Believe," the video is purportedly from 1990, and sings Neurotology's praises. However, captions throughout the video provide updates on the members of the religion, describing where they are now. Hint: Most of them are no longer involved in Neurotology. Scientology is … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Large Hadron Collider beam is back in action

Sunday 5 April 14:32:00 UTC 2015

After a two year upgrade, the world's most powerful particle collider has protons running through it again, beginning a ramp-up to its highest energy ever [Link]

Mashable » 'Mad Men': 8 character-defining episodes

Sunday 5 April 14:30:47 UTC 2015

Madmengallery-joanFeed-tw Feed-fbRarely has a farewell been so painful On April 5, Mad Men returns for its final seven episodes, and we are forced to accept that one of the most compelling dramas of the last decade is coming to an end. See also: 'Mad Men' review: Prepare to be knocked slightly off-kilter by 'Severance' As we say prepare to say goodbye to … [Link]

Mashable » Michael Keaton gets requests to 'play Batman and Beetlejuice' in his 'SNL' monologue

Sunday 5 April 14:26:12 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-04-05-at-10.06.58-amFeed-tw Feed-fb Not only were audience members and viewers at home excited to see Michael Keaton return to host Saturday Night Live — his last time was in 1992 — the cast was stoked, as well. During Keaton's monologue, the Birdman actor was serenaded by Taran Killam and Bobby Moynihan with requests to "play Batman and Beetlejuice" with them. It's a great … [Link]

Slashdot » Powdered Alcohol Banned In Six States

Sunday 5 April 13:51:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes Rachel Abrams reports at the NYT that six states have passed legislation to ban Palcohol, a freeze-dried, powdered alcohol developed by Mark Phillips who he says was inspired by a love of hiking but a distaste for carrying bottles of adult beverages uphill. "When I hike, kayak, backpack or whatever, I like to have a drink when I … [Link]

Mashable » 15 creative Easter eggs that are to dye for

Sunday 5 April 13:30:11 UTC 2015

ErgsFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are so many great things about Easter: little kids in pastel outfits, Reese's eggs, ham and most importantly, lavishly decorated Easter eggs Even though they won't last very long, decorating eggs is still a fun way to participate in the Pagan roots of this spring holiday that celebrates renewal and rebirth See also: How it's made: The beautiful birthing process … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 76% Off KMASHI 10000mAh Power Bank – $11.99

Sunday 5 April 13:25:32 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the KMASHI 10000mAh Power Bank for just $11.99. That’s 76% off on the power bank’s regular list price of $49.99. Marooned in transit forget your OEM adapter?With the Kmashi MP816, prolong your battery lifetime wherever you are. Holding enough power to charge most smartphones, keep your gadgets going for days … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: This Nessie Loch Ness Monster Ladle Will Pop Its Head Out of Your Soup!

Sunday 5 April 13:24:45 UTC 2015

This is BRILLIANT and adorable and I want one! It even has small feet so that Nessie will pop its head up out of your soup! THe ladle is made from 100% Nylon and is also foodsafe and dishwasher safe. [Nessie Loch Ness Monster Ladle] The post WANT: This Nessie Loch Ness Monster Ladle Will Pop Its Head Out of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Your Life With a College Degree [Comic]

Sunday 5 April 13:23:44 UTC 2015

lifec [Source: Amazing Super Powers | Like Amazing Super Powers on Facebook | Follow Amazing Super Powers on Twitter] The post Your Life With a College Degree [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Causes Bad Breath? (Science Video)

Sunday 5 April 13:22:38 UTC 2015

Halitosis is a curse that has plagued humanity since ancient times. But what causes it, and why is it so universally terrifying? Mel Rosenberg outlines the basics of bad breath — and what you can do when it strikes you. [TED Ed] The post What Causes Bad Breath? (Science Video) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » WWI graffiti found in France: 'These guys wanted to be remembered'

Sunday 5 April 13:04:01 UTC 2015

World.war_.graffitiFeed-tw Feed-fbNAOURS, France — A headlamp cuts through the darkness of a rough-hewn passage 100 feet underground to reveal an inscription: "James Cockburn 8th Durham L.I." It's cut so clean it could have been left yesterday. Only the date next to it — April 1, 1917 — roots it in the horrors of World War I. The piece of graffiti is just … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Good Is Your Eyesight? (TEST)

Sunday 5 April 13:00:35 UTC 2015

Do you see Einstein or Marilyn Monroe in this video? It may blow your mind, and this illusion says a lot about your eyesight. [AsapSCIENCE] The post How Good Is Your Eyesight? (TEST) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Mono 4 Released, First Version To Adopt Microsoft Code

Sunday 5 April 12:58:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes: Version 4.0.0 of Mono, the FOSS implementation of the .NET Framework, has been released. This is the first release of Mono that replaces various components of Mono with code that was released by Microsoft under the MIT license. Microsoft itself is working towards .NET Core: a redistributable and re-imagined version of .NET, which has two code drops: CoreFX … [Link]

Mashable » Large Hadron Collider restarted after 2-year upgrade

Sunday 5 April 12:26:26 UTC 2015

HadronFeed-tw Feed-fbBERLIN — The world's biggest particle accelerator is back in action after a two-year shutdown and upgrade, embarking on a new mission that scientists hope could give them a look into the unseen dark universe. Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, on Sunday shot two particle beams through the Large Hadron Collider's 27-kilometer (16.8-mile) tunnel, beneath the … [Link]

Mashable » One year later, the homeless coder is still living on the streets

Sunday 5 April 11:04:17 UTC 2015

Consunji_mashablewatermark_photo1Feed-tw Feed-fb In August 2013, programmer Patrick McConlogue offered homeless man Leo Grand a choice: $100 in cash, or two months' worth of coding lessons Grand opted for the lessons, and embarked on a quest to to create a mobile app of his own. The enterprise had its own share of detractors; McConlogue was criticized for treating homelessness as a "startup experiment," … [Link]

Slashdot » How To Make a Bitcoin Address With a TI-89 Calculator

Sunday 5 April 10:53:00 UTC 2015

sarahnaomi writes: The power of Bitcoin is giving your dusty old TI-89 calculator a second chance of being useful. Matt Whitlock, who helped make one of the world's first Bitcoin ATMs, is at it again. In a video posted on to Vimeo, he showed how using the calculator once only used for high school geometry and a 12-sided die makes … [Link]

Mashable » 5 weird WeChat features that trump other messaging apps

Sunday 5 April 9:02:43 UTC 2015

Wechat-featuresFeed-tw Feed-fbChinese social media and messaging app WeChat boasts more than 400 million users across the world. If you're not one of them, you might be curious as to what the app offers that its rivals don't The answer: some really quirky features and functionality. See also: 5 WhatsApp settings to change right now Below, we highlight five of WeChat's more unusual … [Link]

Slashdot » BioWare Announces Open-Source Orbit Project

Sunday 5 April 8:10:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes BioWare, part of EA Games, have announced Orbit, their first open-source project. Orbit is a Java based framework for building distributed online services including a virtual actors system (based on Microsoft's Orleans project) and a lightweight inversion of control container. The announcement says, in part, Beginning today, we will be making Orbit open source on GitHub … [Link]

Slashdot » After Anti-Donation Executive Order, Bitcoin Donations For Snowden Jump

Sunday 5 April 5:25:00 UTC 2015

ZDNet reports that after a recent executive order from President Obama "said to have made it illegal to donate to Edward Snowden's fund," anonymous donations to the fund have soared — at least ones as anonymous as Bitcoin makes possible. From the article: A new executive order signed into law this week by the president has one online community up … [Link]

Slashdot » A Robo-Car Just Drove Across the Country

Sunday 5 April 2:19:00 UTC 2015

Press2ToContinue writes with this news from Wired: Nine days after leaving San Francisco, a blue car packed with tech from a company you've probably never heard of rolled into New York City after crossing 15 states and 3,400 miles to make history. The car did 99 percent of the driving on its own, yielding to the carbon-based life form behind … [Link]

Mashable » Reports of Meerkat's death greatly exaggerated

Sunday 5 April 1:26:34 UTC 2015

MeerkatsFeed-tw Feed-fbMeerkat isn't dead yet. This might go against the conventional wisdom that the live-streaming service is on the way out because of its powerful rival Periscope See also: Meerkat app shows the potential for live streaming on Twitter A little more than a week ago, Twitter launched Periscope, a live video sharing application that stole Meerkat's buzz. On the day it … [Link]

Slashdot » Forking Away: OnePlus Introduces Android-Based OxygenOS

Sunday 5 April 0:01:00 UTC 2015

The Verge reports that phone maker OnePlus has introduced its own OS, an Android fork called OxygenOS. OxygenOS was developed in-house by OnePlus, though at this point it is merely a modest refresh of Android 5.0 Lollipop. In a blog post, the company explains that it took a "back to basics" approach with the software, adding, "We place things like … [Link]

Mashable » How getting laid off inspired one writer to travel the world

Sunday 5 April 0:00:41 UTC 2015

BayontemplecambodiaFeed-tw Feed-fbOf the dozens of trips Geraldine DeRuiter has taken in the past five years, none have stuck with her like a visit to Naples in 2008 The views of the Tyrrhenian Sea were majestic, the Napolitan cuisine was the type you travel more than 5,000 miles for, and the densely packed, buzzing streets were unforgettable — but it was a call … [Link]

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