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.
Slashdot » Microsoft Edge, HTML5, and DRM
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft is building its new browser, Edge, with the intention of avoiding many of the flaws that plagued Internet Explorer over its long and tumultuous life. Part of this involves moving away from plug-ins, and Edge will not support ActiveX. Instead, they're focusing on interoperable media, and that means non-plug-in video players that meet HTML5 specs. … [Link]
Mashable » Where America's biggest religions stand on same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's historical 5-4 ruling last week that made same-sex marriage the law of the land was celebrated as a giant victory for the LGBT community, which for years has pushed for the equal right to be married to someone who you love Now that the initial wave of celebration has died down, it’s clear that the decision to legalize … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » You’d Never See This in America: The Ice Cream Juggler [Video]
Check out this server in a Cold Stone Creamery in Doha, Qatar, juggling with a ball of ice cream! This is definitely not something you’d see in a Coldstone in Canada or in the U.S.! [Buttermilkbiscuits | Via Neatorama] The post You’d Never See This in America: The Ice Cream Juggler [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Mashable » Google FCC filing may point to next version of Google Glass
The rise and fall of Google Glass from cool edge tech to bar room punchline may be about to take another turn A new set of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documents filed by Google offers a peek at an upcoming device that is equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functionality, just like the first version of Google Glass See also: Tony Fadell’s … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fun 8-Bit Covers of Popular Geek Culture Theme Songs [Videos]
Youtube channel “8 Bit Universe” creates fun 8-bit versions of pop culture songs, including many that relates to movies and video games. Here are some of our favorites: The “Ghostbusters” Theme Legend Of Zelda Theme (8 Bit Dubstep Remix Cover Version) Star Wars Imperial March Theme Super Mario Bros Theme Song Breaking Bad Theme Song Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme … [Link]
Slashdot » Researcher Who Reported E-voting Vulnerability Targeted By Police Raid in Argentina
TrixX writes: Police have raided the home of an Argentinian security professional who discovered and reported several vulnerabilities in the electronic ballot system (Google translation of Spanish original) to be used next week for elections in the city of Buenos Aires. The vulnerabilities (exposed SSL keys and ways to forge ballots with multiple votes) had been reported to the manufacturer … [Link]
Mashable » The Grateful Dead come out blazing in Chicago for 'Fare Thee Well' tour
CHICAGO — So that's how it's going to be, Trey? The Grateful Dead blew out a bombastic rock show Friday, the first of their three-night Soldier Field finale, and it was Trey Anastasio who lit the fuse. With aggressive attacks, blazing speed and attitude, the Phish guitarist led the band away from the breezy, mellow vibes of its warmup shows in … [Link]
Slashdot » Frank Herbert's Dune, 50 Years On
An anonymous reader writes: This October will be the 50th anniversary of Frank Herbert's massively popular and influential sci-fi novel Dune. The Guardian has written a piece examining its effects on the world at large, and how the book remains relevant even now. Quoting: 'Books read differently as the world reforms itself around them, and the Dune of 2015 has … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Video Game Puberty: Video Game Characters Then Vs. Now
The evolution of video game characters, from their initial appearance in the world of games to what they look like today. [Buzzfeed] The post Video Game Puberty: Video Game Characters Then Vs. Now appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Patriotic floppy drives perform rousing rendition of 'Star-Spangled Banner'
These floppy drives aren't particularly gifted at hitting all the right notes, but no one can argue that they lack patriotism. Anand Jain, who created the video, has previously done covers of a other songs using floppy drives. He calls himself the "master of the magical instrument, the floppy drive." See also: 20 pets that won't let fireworks ruin their … [Link]
Mashable » This is what it takes to eat 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes
In a big upset Saturday, Matt Stonie out-ate reigning champion Joey Chestnut in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island. Chestnut had previously taken home the gold for eight years in a row, but this year, Stonie devoured 62 hot dogs while Chestnut only ate 60 Today I claimed a belt that hasn't changed hands in 8 years.62 Hot … [Link]
Slashdot » When Nerds Do BBQ
Rick Zeman writes: On this 4th of July, the day when Americans flock to their grills and smokers, Wired has a fascinating article on a computerized smoker designed by Harvard engineering students. They say, "In prototype form, the smoker looks like a combination of a giant pepper mill, a tandoori oven, and V.I.N.CENT from The Black Hole. It weighs 300 … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » LGA Opens up API to Local Government Partners
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release. The Local Government Association has launched an Application Programming Interface (API) for local government and its partners to easily 'plug in' to the local, regional … [Link]
Mashable » Tunisia's president says country is 'not safe'
A week after a gunman killed 38 people at a tourist resort in Sousse, on Saturday, Tunisia's president said that the country is "not safe" from future extremist attacks. President Beji Caid Essebsi declared a national state of emergency, which will last for 30 days. See also: What an attack on a tourist resort means for Tunisia "Tunisia faces a very … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit CEO Ellen Pao responds to admin firing outrage as petition against her gains steam
The furor surrounding the firing of popular Reddit administrator Victoria Taylor took a new turn on Friday, when company CEO Ellen Pao commented on the resulting backlash. After Taylor's termination, several Reddit boards were set to private by their respective moderators, in a show of protest against the decision. See also: Large parts of Reddit shut as users revolt against firing … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ice Cream [Comic]
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Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Much Did Your Biggest Tech Mistake Cost?
NotQuiteReal writes: What is the most expensive piece of hardware you broke (I fried a $2500 disk drive once, back when 400MB was $2500) or what software bug did you let slip that caused damage? (No comment on the details — but about $20K cost to a client.) Did you lose your job over it? If you worked on the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Your phone is constantly betraying you
Chances are, your smartphone is broadcasting sensitive data to the world, says Glenn Wilkinson, who hacks people's phones to demonstrate the risk (full text available to subscribers)
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Mashable » 10 sunglasses under $10 you won't mind losing at a boozy BBQ
The season of losing sunnies under the sun is upon us It's happened to the best of us: We've all purchased the chicest of shades only to see them being washed away by the ocean (with our dreams), or killed in a tragic accident at a friend's boozy brunch See also: 10 chic fanny packs because that's a thing that exists … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: The Dragonscale Handbag Of Holding
From Thinkgeek: This bag has 15 different pockets in which you can store all your treasure, so you can separate out your gold coins, your gems, and your cursed items. (You don’t want to slip on a cursed ring accidentally while you’re looking for your keys.) Speaking of keys, you can find yours quickly with the convenient keychain fob so … [Link]
Mashable » Fireworks warning video will make you rethink your Fourth of July
Looking forward to festive Fourth of July fireworks? Then maybe don't watch this video. Produced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the video shows just how dangerous fireworks can be when handled improperly. The disturbing video demonstrates the possibly disastrous scenarios on dummies, using everything from sparklers to professional aerial fireworks, which the commission says cause grievous injuries when … [Link]
Mashable » Heartbreaking 'Humans of New York' photo of gay boy brings out the best in the Internet
Sometimes the Internet can be a good place filled with good people On Friday, Humans of New York photographer Brandon Stanton posted a heartbreaking image of a young boy with the caption, "I'm homosexual, and I'm afraid about what my future will be and that people won't like me." See also: The Human Behind 'Humans of New York' Read more… (function(d, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Your Go-To Security Tools May Not Cover APIs
The rise of APIs has driven innovation and growth in almost every sector. However, according to a recent article by Jeff Williams for Dark Reading, web APIs are just as vulnerable to attack as traditional web applications.
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Mashable » Happy birthday, USA! How 2016 presidential candidates are celebrating Fourth of July
All hail the red, white and blue. Independence Day is a time for enjoying fireworks, eating hot dogs and watching United States presidential candidates show just how much more patriotic they are than their competitors See also: What the 2016 presidential candidates are saying about the gay marriage ruling Check out our list, below, of what the 2016 candidates are saying … [Link]
Mashable » Government faces challenge in proving airlines worked together to keep prices high
WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Justice Department launches an investigation into possible collusion in the airline industry, experts say the government faces the burden of proving that carriers were deliberately signaling business decisions to each other. Airlines routinely increase flights based on demand. A particularly cold winter in the Northeast, for instance, might merit more flights to the Caribbean. And sometimes, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A welcome dose of environmental optimism
From rainforest revival and green technology to social changes, the age of humans is not necessarily a one-way ticket to eco-disaster, argue three new books
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Slashdot » Why Electric Vehicles Aren't More Popular
An anonymous reader writes: Ars takes a look at a recent report from the National Academy of Sciences into the reasons why more people aren't driving electric vehicles. Of course infrastructure issues are a part of it — until charging stations are ubiquitous, the convenience factor for using a gas-powered car will weigh heavily on consumers's minds. (This despite the … [Link]
Mashable » Women's World Cup final: How the USA can write itself a perfect ending
Sometimes the narrative plays out better than even the most fanciful Hollywood scriptwriter could dream up. Such is the case for the U.S. national team's road to the Women's World Cup final against Japan on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET We had a quest. We had a heroic buildup. We had a minor fall, and major questions Now we have one … [Link]
Mashable » 22 things that happen on every episode of 'Love It or List It'
Love it or hate it, it's easy to slump into the couch and watch HGTV for countless hours So if you've ever spent an afternoon watching the channel, you've probably come across Love It or List It, a renovation/realty style show that HGTV loves. Because, let's face it, we love renovation shows and we also love House Hunters, so why not … [Link]
Mashable » The most beautiful (and ridiculous) blunts known to man
At any social gathering where there's weed present, there's always "that guy" who thinks he is the best blunt roller ever to grace the planet. Well, that guy just met his match. Blunt-rolling extraordinaire, known simply as ValleyRec420 on Instagram, has taken the art of rolling to a whole new level. Forget Pineapple Express' cross joint — ValleyRec420 crafted a helicopter … [Link]
Mashable » Coney Island crowns new hot dog-eating champ in monumental upset
UPDATED 1 p.m. ET NEW YORK — Joey Chestnut gave it all he had, but it simply wasn't enough in Saturday's Coney Island hot dog-eating contest. Matt Stonie, who placed second last year, won by downing 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Chestnut ate 60. For the past eight years, Chestnut has reigned supreme in the East Coast competition. Last year, … [Link]
Slashdot » Solar Impulse 2 Completes Record-Breaking Flight
An anonymous reader writes: Solar Impulse 2, the airplane powered only by the sun's light, has completed its flight from Japan to Hawaii. The distance sets the record for manned, solar-powered flight, both by distance (7,200 km, according to the BBC) and by time spent aloft (118 hours). This was one leg in a longer journey to fly around the … [Link]
Mashable » Video captures moment fireworks hit crowd in Colorado
Nine people suffered minor burns when fireworks were accidentally shot into the crowd in Avon, Colorado. Town manager Virginia Egger told The Associated Press that a malfunction caused a fireworks shell to explode in its tube, rather than firing into the sky Friday night. She said the misfired shell caused a rack of shells to tip, causing two or three shells … [Link]
Mashable » 11 crazy fruits that will take your taste buds around the world
The world isn't just apples and oranges. There are rambutans, lychees and durians too! Half of these fruits don't even look edible, but they are — and they're pretty tasty too. Take a look at these interesting fruits from around the world, and maybe you'll get some travel inspiration, too. Mangosteen 
Image: Konstantin TrubavinAbout the size of a plum, the mangosteen … [Link]
Mashable » First look at 'Minecraft: Story Mode': It's an epic, star-studded adventure
Patton Oswalt is setting out on a Minecraft adventure. The actor leads a star-studded cast in Minecraft: Story Mode, a five-part series from The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones developer Telltale Games. Oswalt is joined by Brian Posehn (Mr. Show), Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us), Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights), Martha Plimpton (The Goonies), Dave Fennoy (Telltale's The Walking Dead), Corey Feldman … [Link]
Slashdot » Wired Cautions Would-Be Drone Photogs on the 4th
Last year's spectacular but unauthorized you-are-there video from the inside of a fireworks display has probably inspired quite a few people to try getting their own bird's-eye view this year. Wired cautions photographers, though, that many municipalities have specifically banned (and some will be looking for) unauthorized airborne visitors, and that the FAA's guidelines for legal flight are tricky to … [Link]
Mashable » The time America put its national treasures on a cross-country train
An elderly woman, a former slave, reading the Emancipation Proclamation in a glass case on the Freedom Train.Image: Francis Miller/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty ImagesBetween 1947 and 1949, America's most treasured documents crisscrossed the length and breadth of the nation, on board a train — the "Freedom Train."The idea for the remarkable train had come to William Coblenz of the Public Information division … [Link]
Mashable » Your life needs Fuzzberta the guinea pig
Step aside, cats and dogs — the guinea pigs are cornering Instagram's cuteness market. Take for example, Fuzzberta P. Jones, or just Fuzzberta for short. She's a 2-year-old guinea pig from Pacifica, California and the human behind her account, Monica Wu, is a graphic designer "The P stands for Pikachu," Wu tells Mashable. "It used to stand for 'pee' because every … [Link]
Slashdot » Someone Will Die Playing a Game In Virtual Reality
SlappingOysters writes: Grab It has detailed a hands-on session with horror VR title Kitchen — from Resident Evil creator Capcom — and argues how the physical reaction to the experience could lead to death. The site also believes that classifying VR games will be a challenge and many titles could be banned. Virtual Reality has a big year ahead, with … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 44% Off WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB Portable Hard Drive – $79 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Western Digital My Passport Ultra 2 TB Portable Hard Drive for just $79 plus free shipping. That’s 44% off on the drive’s regular list price of $139.99. They also have the 1TB version for $54, but considering that you get 1 extra TB for just $15, the 2TB version … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ratchet & Clank – The Game Based on the Movie Based on the Game Trailer
I will just go out on a limb here and say the new Ratchet and Clank game, called ‘Ratchet and Clank, the Game based on the movie based on the game, is about as close to Pixar quality as gaming has gotten yet. And just the idea that this is a game based off a movie that was originally a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Babe Island [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Super Power Beat Down: Joker & Harley Quinn Vs. Deadpool & Domino [Video]
Note: if you want to skip ahead directly to the fight, be sure to start the video at 4:58 What as The Joker and Harley Quinn team up for a fight against Deadpool and Domino. [batinthesun] The post Super Power Beat Down: Joker & Harley Quinn Vs. Deadpool & Domino [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Scary Anti-Fireworks PSA Just In Time For July 4th
I won’t lie to you. Fireworks are dangerous. People who play around with them on the 4th of July need to be aware of said dangers. With that disclaimer out of the way, this government-made PSA about firework safety is pretty damn close to a horror movie, which is why they had to use mannequins (and which is the factor … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Happy July 4th: The 1812 Overture on Flaming Bagpipes [Video]
Spend at least a minute of your July 4th watching this man play the 1812 Overture on flaming bagpipes while riding a unicycle. Why? Because America, that’s why! (H/T LaughingSquid) The post Happy July 4th: The 1812 Overture on Flaming Bagpipes [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Top 5 Most ‘MURICA Video Games!
Are you patriotic enough to watch the whole video? 🙂 [Dorkly on Youtube] The post The Top 5 Most ‘MURICA Video Games! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » We tried out Tindog (Tinder for dogs) and this is what happened
LONDON — It might sound like an odd thing to say, but for too long there's been a hairy, dog-shaped hole in the world of online dating. There are plenty of places to go if you're feeling lonely and want to meet people, but what if it's your dog that's feeling lonely? What if Rover wants to make some new dog … [Link]
Slashdot » Machine Learning System Detects Emotions and Suicidal Behavior
An anonymous reader writes with word as reported by The Stack of a new machine learning technology under development at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology "which can identify emotion in text messages and email, such as sarcasm, irony and even antisocial or suicidal thoughts." Computer science student Eden Saig, the system's creator, explains that in text and email messages, many … [Link]
Slashdot » How To Design Robot Overlords For "Robot Overlords"
Hallie Siegel writes: Ever wonder how they make robots look so awesomely real in movies? Visual effects expert Graham Edwards goes behind the scenes with the makers of Robot Overlords to take you through the development of the robots in this movie, from script development and sketches, to filming and post FX. Really cool to see how these robots come … [Link]
Mashable » Lil Wayne unleashes 'Free Weezy Album' for Fourth of July weekend
Lil Wayne just dropped FWA (Free Weezy Album), the project he's been teasing since February, on Jay Z's streaming service Tidal. Listen to it here. The 32-year-old rapper, who in June became one of the co-owners of Tidal, previously unleashed "Glory" from FWA last month, adding intense hype leading into Friday's release. See also: Rihanna seriously kidnapped 80 fans and took … [Link]
Slashdot » In Response to Open Letter, France Rejects Asylum For Julian Assange
Several outlets report that Julian Assange has requested, but been denied, political asylum in France, by means of an open letter published by Le Monde. From The Globe and Mail's coverage, linked above: Less than an hour after his letter was published by Le Monde's website, Hollande's office issued a statement saying the asylum request was rejected. "France has received … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Meet Me @ Montreal Comiccon Tomorrow
Hey everyone, Just a quick post to let you geeks know that I’ll be at the Montreal ComicCon tomorrow. I’m pretty sure I’ll be the only one wearing the shirt you see above, so if you see me, be sure to come and say hi! (In French or English!) The post Meet Me @ Montreal Comiccon Tomorrow appeared first on … [Link]
Mashable » How the world celebrated Social Media Day
For the sixth annual time, Social Media Day was celebrated by thousands of people around the world on June 30. Mashable started Social Media Day in 2010 as a way to reflect and honor the growth of social media and the digital revolution. Now in 2015, this holiday encompasses hundreds of in-person events around the world, along with thousands of tweets, … [Link]
Slashdot » Rumblefish Claims It Owns 'America the Beautiful' By United States Navy Band
ptorrone writes: Adafruit is now shipping the USA-made open-source Arduinos. In celebration Ladyada the engineer posted an Arduino rotating in front of an American flag with the public domain "America the Beautiful" by the United States Navy Band as background music. Adafruit immediately received notice from from YouTube stating that the song is owned by Rumblefish. Rumblefish previously claimed to … [Link]
Mashable » Watch the Summerfest music festival live stream: You can pick from 4 stages
Summerfest, touted as " the world's largest music festival," continues Friday, and you don't need to be in Milwaukee to watch the barrage of bands and solo artists perform. Starting Friday at 8 p.m. CT and lasting until Sunday at midnight, you can watch the action on four stages (full schedules below), including sets from The Flaming Lips, Third Eye Blind, … [Link]
Slashdot » Japanese Court Orders Google To Delete Past Reports Of Man's Molestation Arrest
AmiMoJo writes: The Saitama District Court has ordered Google Inc. to delete past reports on a man's arrest over molestation from its online search results after ruling that they violate the man's personal rights. The man, who was arrested about three years ago after molesting a girl under 18, and fined 500,000 yen (£2600, $4000). "He harbors remorse over the … [Link]
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