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 » 5 can't-miss apps: 'QuizUp,' StubHub, Hoopla and more
With rumors swirling around the upcoming Android Mand Apple TV updates, you could have easily missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Google's latest experiment brings new superpowers to Chrome browsers Luckily, each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes QuizUp's redesign, an app that leverages public libraries … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Chromecast, Unofficial IMDb JavaScript Library
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » Neil Patrick Harris, Hozier and other celebs praise Ireland's historic vote
Ireland became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage through a nationwide public vote today, and celebrities around the world flocked to Twitter to show their support. People from Vice President Joe Biden to singer/songwriter Sam Smith praised the Irish electorate for passing the history-making marriage equality referendum. The majority of voters in all but one Irish constituency voted "yes" on … [Link]
Slashdot » The Hoverboard Flies Closer To Reality
Dave Knott writes: Fans of 1980s cinema were disappointed when the year 2015 arrived without a practical version Marty McFly's hoverboard. Now, a Montréal-based man has brought it closer to reality by setting a new record for longest "flight" by hoverboard. In a filmed test recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records, Catalin Alexandru Duru pilots his somewhat cumbersome … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Daredevil Should be Named Batman [Video]
Here’s why Daredevil should be called Batman. [Dorkly on Youtube] The post Daredevil Should be Named Batman [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Douze points: The funniest Twitter reviews from Eurovision 2015
The 60th annual Eurovision Song Contest took place Saturday, offering the traditional jumble of caterwauling and key changes, silly outfits and sillier facial hair. There weren't any of the real lunatics of previous years this time round, but there was still plenty to keep us entertained, from a woman dressed as Xena to a bunch of Kings of Leon lookalikes setting … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Extreme Dangers of Selfie Sticks [PSA]
Selfie sticks are super dangerous, so be sure to handle them with care. [Pizza Hut] The post The Extreme Dangers of Selfie Sticks [PSA] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Google Developing 'Brillo' OS For Internet of Things
An anonymous reader writes: A new report from The Information (paywalled) says Google is working on an operating system called "Brillo" that would be a platform for Internet-of-things devices. It's supposedly a lightweight version of Android, capable of running on devices with extremely limited hardware — as little as 32 MB of RAM, for example. The company is expected to … [Link]
Mashable » Meet 'Sweetie,' the 105-year-old Warriors fan who just wants an NBA title
OAKLAND, California — When the Golden State Warriors take on the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals series on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET, a 105-year-old woman whose family simply calls her "Sweetie" will be watching. She'll be in her usual seat, on the edge of her bed in the Bay Area home where she still lives … [Link]
Mashable » Google files patent for 'Chucky'-esque smart teddy bear that may haunt your dreams
Google just filed a patent for what may be its creepiest or coolest invention yet. You decide The company hopes to break into the toy industry with stuffed animals that can control other Wi-Fi-connected devices. One part Siri and one part Chucky, the toys would be able to control media devices in your home, such as TVs and music players. Aided … [Link]
Slashdot » Oculus Founder Hit With Lawsuit
An anonymous reader writes: Palmer Luckey, founder of VR headset-maker Oculus, has been sued by a company accusing him of taking their confidential information and passing it off as his own. Total Recall Technologies, based in Hawaii, claims it hired Luckey in 2011 to build a head-mounted display. Part of that employment involved Luckey signing a confidentiality agreement. In August, … [Link]
Mashable » Astronaut captures hypnotic videos of thunderstorms on Earth from space
Astronauts in space can experience thunderstorms, too — just not the same way we do on Earth NASA astronaut Terry Virts captured several amazing videos of thunderstorms breaking out across the planet this week. Virts caught flashing lightning above Mexico and the Ozarks from his post on the International Space Station, and shared the amazing footage via Vine. See also: 55 … [Link]
Mashable » 4 unfair reasons why you aren't getting called back for that job interview
Getting called in for an interview is way more complicated than it should be. You can do everything right and still end up with nothing. Or you can be recommended by someone influential and get your foot in the door without even formally applying. The whole thing's more out of your control than you want to believe. So, what are some … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this driver seriously underestimate an alligator
"Hey, watch my truck," a man in the video, above, tells an angry alligator, as he continues to move toward it. Bad move. As the video's next 20 seconds will prove, the man either underestimates the strength of the gator's bite, or he overestimates the durability of his flimsy Nissan truck Bottom line: You'd better be driving a sturdier vehicle … [Link]
Slashdot » Ireland Votes Yes To Same-Sex Marriage
BarbaraHudson writes: Reuters is reporting that the citizens of Ireland voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriages. While it's also legal in 19 other countries, Ireland was the first to decide this by putting the question to the citizens. "This has really touched a nerve in Ireland," Equality Minister Aodhan O'Riordain said at the main count center in Dublin. "It's a … [Link]
Mashable » Why you should care about the Josh Duggar accusations
Some family secrets are so heartbreaking that most people would rather pretend they just don't exist It's perhaps no surprise then that the Duggar clan, star of the TLC series 19 Kids and Counting, concealed for more than a decade that they, like many American families, had confronted the horror of child sex abuse The news, some survivors say, is an … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Can SaaS Be Both Open Source and Economically Viable?
An anonymous reader writes: The CTO behind Lucidchart, an online diagramming app, recently cited the open source rbush project as an invaluable tool for helping implement an "in-memory spatial index" that "increased spatial search performance by a factor of over 1,000 for large documents." My question is this: what risks does a SaaS company like Lucidchart face in making most … [Link]
Geek Culture » POV cameras from SpaceX's abort test
To re-live the abort test from Earth view, check out here! [Link]
Mashable » Ireland overwhelmingly approves same-sex marriage in historic vote
DUBLIN — Ireland became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by nationwide popular vote on Saturday. Around 62% of voters who hit the polls chose to vote yes, while 38% voted no See also: Watch this woman propose to her girlfriend after Irish equality vote In total, 60% of Ireland's more than 3 million eligible voters turned out; of them, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Simple Logic Puzzle Will Show You How Illogical You Are!
Please note: Only 10% of people answer correctly on the first try. You are shown a set of four cards. Each card has a number on one side, and a color on the other side. We would like to test the truth of the following statement. If a card shows an even number on one face, then its opposite face … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Trilobite Plushie: A New Paleozoic Pal
The Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, New York is currently holding a Kickstarter campaign to launch the newest product part of their Paleozoic Pals collection, a limited edition 8″ plush of a Devonian trilobite (Greenops boothi.) 
The model for our newest design, the trilobite Greenops boothi, lived during the Devonian Period 380 million years ago! We need your help to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Protecting Your Daughter [Comic]
[Source: Lunar Baboon | Like Lunar Baboon on Facebook | Follow Lunar Baboon on Twitter] The post Protecting Your Daughter [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Black Ops 3: The Deleted Trailer
Disclaimer right away: this is obviously not the actual dialogue from the Black Ops 3 trailer. This is purely meant for satirical purposes and should not get any fanboys butthurt because it is just being funny. We gamers get a rep about not having good senses of humor when it comes to things we love, so laughing at this will … [Link]
Slashdot » Death In the Browser Tab
theodp writes: "There you are watching another death on video," writes the NY Times' Teju Cole. "In the course of ordinary life — at lunch or in bed, in a car or in the park — you are suddenly plunged into someone else's crisis, someone else's horror. It arrives, absurdly, in the midst of banal things. That is how, late … [Link]
Mashable » Samsung NX500 camera: High-quality 4K video capture for just $800
Once you go 4K, you just can't go back to full HD Samsung's NX500 is the first of what will be many affordable, sub-$1,000, mirrorless cameras that shoot 4K video. Up until this year, the only compact mirrorless cameras that could shoot 4K video were the Panasonic GH4, Sony A7s and Samsung NX1 — cameras that all cost well over … [Link]
Mashable » Welcome to the Rainbow Republic: Ireland reacts to historic marriage equality vote
In a landslide victory on Saturday, Ireland became the world's first country to legalize same-sex marriage through popular vote. More than 3.2 million people turned out to vote on Friday in what was called an "unusually high" turnout, according to the BBC. See also: Watch this woman propose to her girlfriend after Irish equality vote Ireland's Minister for Health Leo Varadkar, … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Devise Voting System That Seems Secure, But Is Hard To Use
An anonymous reader writes: According to an article in ReadWrite, a team of British and American researchers have developed a hacker resistant process for online voting called Du-Vote. It uses a credit card-sized device that helps to divide the security-sensitive tasks between your computer and the device in a way that neither your computer nor the device learns how you … [Link]
New Scientist – News » No rest for the Arctic: As big oil pulls out, military muscles in
When oil prices crashed, ecologists hoped the Arctic would get some breathing space. Instead, the military occupied this pristine wilderness, says Fred Pearce (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Ohio patrolman acquitted of manslaughter in deaths of 2 unarmed people
CLEVELAND — A patrolman charged in the shooting deaths of two unarmed suspects during a 137-shot barrage of gunfire was acquitted Saturday in a case that helped prompt the U.S. Department of Justice determine the city police department had a history of using excessive force and violating civil rights. Michael Brelo, 31, faced as many as 22 years in prison had … [Link]
Mashable » Watch this woman propose to her girlfriend after Irish equality vote
On Saturday, Ireland overwhelmingly voted "yes" on same-sex marriage in a historic vote. In western Ireland, Billie, 41, wasted no time in proposing to her girlfriend, Kate Stoica, 26, popping the question within minutes of the final tally at the Limerick count centre The couple, who have been together for more than six years, live in the countryside in a … [Link]
Slashdot » New 'Deep Learning' Technique Lets Robots Learn Through Trial-and-Error
jan_jes writes: UC Berkeley researchers turned to a branch of artificial intelligence known as deep learning for developing algorithms that enable robots to learn motor tasks through trial and error. It's a process that more closely approximates the way humans learn, marking a major milestone in the field of artificial intelligence. Their demonstration robot completes tasks such as "putting a … [Link]
Mashable » Bethenny Frankel will get you tipsy with hashtag-inspired cocktails
While cocktails including the margarita and martini have been around for decades, there's nothing like putting a modern twist on the classics. Leave it to reality star and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel to liven things up with a little spice and sass. We're talking hashtag-inspired drinks, such as the #Blessed Bellini and #IWokeUpLikeThis Sexy Russian. See also: Reality star Bethenny Frankel tells … [Link]
Mashable » The heartbreaking effects that humans have on our planet
Our home planet is under extreme stress — it's unfortunate that phrases like this have become clichéd because the stakes are now higher than ever Humans are harming this beautiful planet in more ways than we know. In a book titled Overdevelopment, Overpopulation, Overshoot (OVER), more than 170 images paint a picture of a landscape so depressing, it might just encourage … [Link]
Mashable » U.S. Senate blocks House surveillance bill, 2-month extension
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate struggled unsuccessfully to prevent an interruption in critical government surveillance programs early Saturday, blocking a House-passed bill and several short-term extensions of the USA Patriot Act. The main stumbling block was a House-passed provision to end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of domestic phone records. Instead, the records would remain with telephone companies subject to … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Warns Starbucks of Security Flaw, Gets Accused of Fraud
Andy Smith writes: Here's another company that just doesn't get security research. White hat hacker Egor Homakov found a security flaw in Starbucks gift cards which allowed people to steal money from the company. He reported the flaw to Starbucks, but rather than thank him, the company accused him of fraud and said he had been acting maliciously. 
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Mashable » NBD: Just an insane jet engine strapped to a 1929 replica biplane
Acrobatics pilot Jeff Boerboon is gracefully pivoting in front of me as he raises his hands over his head. Then he arches his body sideways and turns both hands, palms out to the left, like Superman executing an in-air maneuver. Boerboon is, in fact, performing an intricate dance, one that could be replicated hundreds of feet in the air as … [Link]
Mashable » How to survive in Destiny's tough new 'Prison of Elders' mode
Can you escape the Prison? Probably not, if you're reading this. Destiny's Prison of Elders, one of the new endgame modes added with the release of House of Wolves, aims to provide a level of challenge that's on par with the Vault of Glass and Crota's End raids. Developer Bungie took a break from raids in Wolves, but Prison of Elders' five-round gauntlet has … [Link]
Slashdot » TPP Fast Track Passes Key Vote In the Senate, Moves On To the House
onproton writes: The Senate voted yesterday to reauthorize the controversial Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which expedites, or 'Fast Tracks,' the passage of trade agreements through Congress. If also approved by the House, it will grant the authority to decide and negotiate the terms of agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to the executive branch, significantly limiting congressional involvement and leaving … [Link]
Mashable » 5 creative ways to keep in touch after graduation, besides Skype
Trying to ace finals while keeping track of your cap and gown is stressful enough. Losing touch with your closest friends is worse As your lives go in different directions and places, it can be scary to think about staying in touch and keeping those friendships as tight as they were in the dining hall and dorm room See also: What … [Link]
Mashable » 12 new roller coasters to scream on in 2015
Amusement parks are opening their gates, and behind them are plenty of new rides waiting for thrillseekers. This year's new roller coasters are not only bigger, they also plunge faster and flip in spins previous coaster technology could only dream about. See also: Where to celebrate spring with amazing views of flowers The International Association of Amusement Parks (IAAPA) recently released … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Good looking: Super lens implants are going mainstream
Novel kinds of artificial eye lenses are allowing both the short-sighted and long-sighted to see fine without glasses, even for reading (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Cute Or Creepy? Google's Plan For a Sci-Fi Teddy Bear
HughPickens.com writes: Time Magazine reports that Google has designed and patented an "anthropomorphic device" that could take the form of a "doll or toy" and interact both with people as well as tech gadgets echoing the "super toy" teddy bear featured in Stephen Spielberg's 2001 movie AI. This could be one of Google's creepiest patents yet — especially if movies … [Link]
Mashable » Riding Cuba's railroad, one of the oldest in the world
HAVANA, Cuba — The National Railway Company of Cuba, Ferrocarriles de Cuba, is the sixth oldest railroad in the world, having opened its first 17-mile long route in 1837. Now the railway covers more than 2,600 miles, stretching from Havana in the west to Santiago de Cuba on the eastern coast.It has a reputation for being the cheapest — but also … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superhero Movies: The Next Four Years
[Source: slyyda1] The post Superhero Movies: The Next Four Years appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Ireland says 'yes' to same-sex marriage in historic vote
DUBLIN, Ireland—In a historic vote, Irish voters appeared to say yes to marriage equality, While the counting isn't done yet, an early vote count on Saturday showed a groundswell of support for same-sex marriage David Quinn, a prominent No campaigner and head of the Catholic Iona Institute, appeared to concede defeat early Saturday, tweeting "Congratulations to the Yes side. Well done." … [Link]
Mashable » Wedding day yoga: 5 calming poses for bridal party nerves
You've prepared everything: flowers, finger food, something old and blue. But somehow you forgot to take care of yourself in the process Wedding day jitters are natural, even expected. Whether you get them in the weeks leading up to your wedding or just the morning of, nerves may play a part in your nuptials See also: The 7 best bike … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 85% Off on Over 500 Kindle Books!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon is having a huge sale on over 500 kindle books. There are books for all tastes in there, from science fiction and fantasy to mysteries and thrillers, so there’s definitely should be something in there to entertain you for the coming summer season. –Up to 85% Off on Over 500 KINDLE … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel Murderers: The Deadliest Killers of Earth [Infographic]
This infographic from Morph Costumes lists some of the deadliest characters from the Marvel universe and their most notable victims. Unsurprisingly, Wolverine and Deadpool are on top of the list. [Source: morphsuits.co.uk] The post Marvel Murderers: The Deadliest Killers of Earth [Infographic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » I Grew Up in Faraway Lands [Animated Comic]
[Source: Book of Adam | Like “Book of Adam” on Facebook] The post I Grew Up in Faraway Lands [Animated Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Steampunk Mechanical Heart Pendant is Magnificent! [Pics]
From Michelle Murray from Steelhip design: Here is one of my signature steampunk pieces – the mechanical flying heart. Although I make many of these, each one is unique with different features and vintage parts. I love working in miniature – the more complex – the better. This piece is extremely intricate with some parts less than 2mm. I’ve been … [Link]
Mashable » 5 major threats to biodiversity, and how we can help curb them
The fewer animals we have, the fewer humans we will have That's why biodiversity is important. The wide variety of species on Earth, whether they're plants, animals or microscopic organisms, are vital to keep the world's many ecosystems healthy, balanced and thriving — growing plants we can eat, trees we can shade under, and landscapes to use for everything from vacations … [Link]
Mashable » We've hit the peak of 'free' on the Internet. It's time to pay up.
Everyone wants everything on the internet for free. Just ask the New York Times. Over the years, the Times website has gone from free, to paid, back to free, and, finally, back to paid. Well, mostly paid. For now, anyway By practice and by ethos, the Internet has generally been a place where free content thrived and paid — news, music … [Link]
Mashable » 1920s erotic postcards are today's PG-13 selfies
Image: Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty ImagesLike the vast majority of erotic postcards from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, these were made in France. Such cards came to be known informally as "French Postcards" in the U.S. However, such postcards were actually illegal to send via mail carrier in the U.S. Thus, they were traded very discreetly in stores and by French street traders.Creating … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Einstein and Schrödinger: The price of fame
From personal feuds to fruitless quests to overhaul quantum theory, the two physics legends fought hard to maintain their fame, argues a new book 
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Slashdot » Bank of England Accidentally E-mails Top-Secret "Brexit" Plan To the Guardian
schwit1 writes: The first rule of "Project Bookend" is that you don't talk about "Project Bookend." In retrospect, maybe the first rule should have been "you don't accidentally e-mail 'Project Bookend' to a news agency," because as the Guardian reports, one of its editors opened his inbox and was surprised to find a message from the BOE's Head of Press … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA-Reform Bill Fails In US Senate
New submitter Steven King writes with a link to The Daily Dot's report that the U.S. Senate has rejected the controversial USA Freedom Act, thus "all but guaranteeing that key provisions of the USA Patriot Act will expire"; had it passed, the bill would have allowed continued use of some mass data-collection practices, but with the addition of stronger oversight. … [Link]
Mashable » One of the longest lines at Disneyland's 24-hour celebration: Starbucks
It wasn't just Sleeping Beauty itching for a nap at Disneyland's 24-hour celebration kicking off its 60th anniversary events. Thousands of super fans, camped out since 6 p.m. Thursday night, officially entered the park at 6 a.m. Friday to spend all day and night at the Anaheim, California amusement park “When you’re tired, just find a bench and knock out,” John … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Funko’s New “Inside Out” Blindbox Toy Series
If you do not know what a blindbox is, I will give you a quick schooling. In the world of vinyl toy collectibles, a blindbox is when you buy a toy but have no way of knowing which one it is until you open it. Half the fun of blindboxes is that you never know what you’re gonna get (rumor … [Link]
Mashable » Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen skip 'Full House' reboot
The Full House revival has the actors who played Uncle Joey, D.J. and Stephanie on board, but the famous twins who brought Michelle Tanner to life will not be part of the fun. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen will not be joining the cast of the '90s TV show reboot, dubbed Fuller House, executive producer Robert L. Boyett said in a statement … [Link]
Slashdot » 25 Years Today – Windows 3.0
An anonymous reader writes: Windows 3.0 was launched on 22 May 1990 — I know, 'coz I was there as a SDE on the team. I still have, um, several of the shrink-wrapped boxes of the product — with either 3.5 inch and 5.25 floppies rattling around inside them — complete with their distinctive 'I witnessed the event' sticker! It … [Link]
Mashable » Rare supernova burst shines light on its mysterious origins
Debris blown off a dying star collided with its companion, creating a blast of ultraviolet radiation that is helping scientists better understand the evolution of one of the key tools to measure the expansion of the universe. Known as Type Ia supernovas, these rare events have led scientists to argue for two different theories, but new observations of a recent supernova … [Link]
Mashable » Watch as one man's 'Victory Parade' morphs into a bizarre police chase
An extremely slow police chase in Los Angeles came to a halt Friday evening after an apparent bystander ran in front of a top-down convertible and pushed the surrendering driver toward a crowd of police officers. The more than hour-long pursuit, which at times clocked in at below 10 miles per hour, captivated nearby onlookers and news broadcasters, alike. The driver, … [Link]
Slashdot » Epic's VR Demo Scene For the GTX 980 Now Runs On Morpheus PS4 Headset At 60 FPS
An anonymous reader writes: Originally created as a Unreal Engine 4 demo scene to push the limits of VR-capable graphics on the Oculus Rift 'Crescent Bay' prototype VR headset, Showdown is now running flawlessly at 60 FPS on Morpheus, Sony's PS4 VR headset. The demo was previously only able to run at Oculus' 90 FPS target VR framerate on the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Build Apps Directly Inside Gmail and Inbox with InboxSDK
Streak, a Gmail-based CRM platform, has announced the launch of InboxSDK, a JavaScript library that provides a set of APIs that allow developers to build applications directly inside Gmail and Inbox. InboxSDK is fully maintained so that it is always up to date with the latest version of Gmail.
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Mashable » Study pits shoppers against each other in online bargain battle
When online shopping emerged as a global phenomenon in the early 2000s, I remember reading prophecies that consumers would now cruise far and wide across the Internet for the best ever bargains, because search had become completely effortless. A decade on, it appears that people can get click-weary more easily than the pundits might have presumed. Academic studies have long pictured … [Link]
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