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 » Is the Amazon-Led Economic Boom Wrecking Seattle?
reifman writes: Seattleites are struggling with massive traffic, rising housing costs and declining diversity. Amazon's building and acquiring enough office space to triple its local headcount by 2020. Facebook, Google and many other tech companies are now expanding here as well — it's the San Franciscoization of Seattle. Downtown is filled with 75 cranes — some blocks look like mining … [Link]
Mashable » Grexit or no, Greece's charities prepare for the worst
Two years ago, a man named Mr. Panayotis left his home in the Greek provinces in shame. No longer able to support himself or his family due to the country's deteriorating financial crisis, he set off to make things right. His plan: Embark on a boat to the U.S. to work with his brother, a successful businessman. But his ambitious idea … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Hilton used Google Maps APIs to Enhance Guest Experience
A recent case study on the Google Geo Developers Blog looked at how the Hilton hotel chain is experimenting with Google APIs.
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Mashable » Reddit's last hope is a new CEO, same as the old CEO
Steve Huffman isn't much of a talker. Despite being the architect behind Reddit, he generally avoids the spotlight, leaving the media appearances to his press-happy cofounder Alexis Ohanian. Friends often describe Huffman as quiet and introverted. When he does speak, it's smart, though brusque But one morning in November, a few days after Reddit announced that CEO Yishan Wong had abruptly … [Link]
Mashable » 10 people who are living Free Slurpee Day to its fullest
Saturday, July 11 marks the high holy day of slushy drinks: It's Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven. On this day of all days, Slurpee fans have bombarded Twitter with tweets, photos and videos of their quests to fill up on as much fruity slush as is humanly possible See also: 10 Iced Coffee Cocktails for the Ultimate Buzz And yes, nearly … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Every Easter Egg & Reference in Terminator: Genesys [Video]
Terminator Genisys is packed with Easter Eggs and references to the Terminator movies and tv show! Check out this episode of “Mr. Sunday Movies” to learn all about them! [Mr Sunday Movies] The post Every Easter Egg & Reference in Terminator: Genesys [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Quentin Tarantino says he'd consider doing a TV series after 'Hateful Eight'
SAN DIEGO — Quentin Tarantino really, really wants you to see The Hateful Eight projected in 70mm. And if we ever get to the point where that's not possible, he might just switch to doing TV. Tarantino took the Hall H stage at Comic-Con on Saturday to hype his Christmas release, but before he brought out the cast, he talked at … [Link]
Slashdot » Double-Dynamo Model Predicts 60% Fall In Solar Output In The 2030s
sycodon points out reports of a new model of solar dynamics from University of Northumbria professor Valentina Zharkova, predictions from which "suggest that solar activity will fall by 60 per cent during the 2030s to conditions last seen during the 'mini ice age' that began in 1645." Zharkova's model, based on observation of solar magnetism, "draws on dynamo effects in … [Link]
Mashable » How 'Star Wars' won Comic-Con 2015 — while revealing nearly nothing
SAN DIEGO — When the dust has settled, the booths have been dismantled and the costumes have all gone to the dry cleaners, what will stick in the memory about Comic-Con 2015? History may not long remember the Heroes Reborn tent, the Damien flash mob or any of the other eager million-dollar attempts by networks to attract your interest. But the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars: The World War II Edition [Video]
If you’ve ever wondered what World War II would have looked like with Imperial Walkers strolling around Europe, you need to watch this! [IRON HORSE CINEMA] The post Star Wars: The World War II Edition [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » People are understandably bummed about racist Atticus Finch
Amid the skepticism already surrounding the upcoming release of Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman is the deeply disappointing revelation that Atticus Finch — long considered the upstanding hero in To Kill a Mockingbird — has grown into a racist The New York Times published a review of Watchman on Friday, which revealed Finch's upsetting change of heart, much to the … [Link]
Slashdot » Well-Played: Microsoft Parlays NSF Video 'Remake' Into National CS K-12 Crisis
theodp writes: K–12 computer science and information technology teachers head to Grapevine, TX this week for the 2015 CSTA Conference. A glance at the draft agenda shows a remarkable number of presenters employed by or tied to two-year-old Code.org, the tech-bankrolled nonprofit that coincidentally sprung up together with Mark Zuckerberg's FWD.us PAC just months after Microsoft called for the creation … [Link]
Mashable » Reddit's new CEO Steve Huffman: 'We will reconsider all our policies'
Reddit’s new CEO isn't wasting any time trying to make amends with the site's users. Just one day into his tenure, and one day after embattled interim CEO Ellen Pao stepped down, Steve Huffman answered questions on Reddit in an effort "to re-establish a relationship with the community." During the AMA (Ask Me Anything) session Saturday, the first of what Huffman … [Link]
Mashable » Warner Bros. drops new 'Batman v Superman' trailer at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO — Marvel who? Warner Bros. more than held up the superhero end of the bargain at Comic-Con on Saturday morning, showing Hall H an extended reel of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which went over so well that half the hall leapt to its feet to applaud and yell "Play it again! Play it again!" SEE ALSO: Comic-Con … [Link]
Slashdot » Lenovo Will Sell Ubuntu Laptops In India
puddingebola notes the news, as carried by Tom's Hardware, that Lenovo will soon ship laptops preloaded with Ubuntu in India. "The first of these systems will be the Lenovo Thinkpad L450, featuring only one of two CPUs, but the selection may widen over time and expand to other countries …Overall, switching to Ubuntu reduces the system cost considerably. Currently, the … [Link]
Mashable » Reinstate conservation officer suspended for refusing to kill bear cubs, petition says
Thousands of people are rallying behind a Canadian conservation officer who was suspended, after he refused to euthanize two orphaned black bear cubs. Earlier this week, Bryan Casavant was called to the scene near Port Hardy, British Columbia, where a black bear repeatedly raided the freezer inside a mobile home, CBC News reported. The bear was killed, but her cubs — a brother and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Brave' heroine is coming to 'Once Upon a Time' next season
SAN DIEGO — Once Upon a Time is entering a Brave new world next season The ABC fantasy show is set to introduce at least one character based on the 2012 animated hit, about a young princess whose archery skills are second only to the strength of her resolve, when it returns for Season 5 in the fall See also: Someone … [Link]
Slashdot » Simple Geometry = More Seats In an Airline
New submitter innerpeace writes: New airline seat arrangement looks to increase passenger capacity. A patent application by Zodiac Seats France calls for a design that puts every other passenger in a row facing backward. That means that in a row of three fliers, the seat by the window and the seat by the aisle face toward the front of the … [Link]
Mashable » Powerful Typhoon Chan-hom forces 1.1 million people to evacuate in China.
BEIJING — A strong typhoon pounded the Chinese coast south of Shanghai on Saturday with strong winds and heavy rainfall, submerging roads, felling trees and forcing the evacuation of 1.1 million people. Typhoon Chan-hom slammed ashore with winds of up to 160 kilometers (100 miles) per hour in Zhoushan, a city east of the port of Ningbo in Zhejiang province. It … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How Should Devs Deal With Trademark Trolls?
An anonymous reader writes: I'll start off by admitting that trademark infringement wasn't something that was on my mind when I released my first application. Like many other developers I was concentrating on functionality, errors, and getting the thing published. I did a cursory Google search and search of the app stores to make sure no other apps were using … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The winners of New Scientist's 2015 Sci-Fi London competition
New Scientist readers came up with some intriguing lines for the festival's 48 Hour Film Challenge. Find out who won and the nine runners-up, who win tickets to the festival
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Mashable » J.K. Rowling shuts down Serena Williams hater in one perfect tweet
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Serena Williams dominated at the Wimbledon championship on Saturday, winning it for the sixth time. This also marks Williams' fourth Grand Slam title in a row, not to mention her 21st major overall. Among the top-ranked athlete's many celebrity fans is author J.K. Rowling, who tweeted a steady stream of support for Williams throughout … [Link]
Mashable » Hands-on with Apple News: Will it kill Flipboard?
The first iOS 9 public beta was released on Thursday. We've been testing iOS 9 on a variety of devices but have been spending a lot of time with it on an iPad Air 2. That's partially to try out the new split-screen multitasking mode in iOS 9 for iPad — and it's also to check out the new Apple News … [Link]
Slashdot » A 'Star Trek' Economic System May Be Closer Than You Think
HughPickens.com writes: Anna North writes about "Star Trek'"s "post-economic" system, in which money no longer exists and anything you want can be made in a replicator, essentially for free. According to Manu Saadia, the author of "Trekonomics," a forthcoming book about the economics of the "Star Trek" universe, when everything is free objects will no longer be status symbols. Success … [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams wins sixth Wimbledon title, achieves second 'Serena Slam'
Serena Williams has officially secured her sixth Wimbledon championship. The athlete beat 21-year-old Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday, nabbing her fourth Grand Slam championship in a row and 21st major overall. Muguruza was an adept competitor, but ultimately no match for Williams' finely honed skills. See also: Is Serena Williams the greatest female tennis player of all time? The 33-year-old … [Link]
Slashdot » New Record For Solar-Powered Autonomous Flight: 28 Hours Without Refueling
Hallie Siegel describes a new and impressive achievement for solar-powered flight: keeping a drone aloft for more than a full day. From the article: To actually pull it off has required a fair bit of innovation in flexible solar cells, high energy density batteries, miniaturized MEMS and CMOS sensors, and powerful processors … but researchers at ETH Zurich have just … [Link]
Mashable » Andy Grammer goes under the sea for trippy acoustic performance
Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer has performed in some interesting places over the course of his career, but never at an African safari, under the sea or outer space — until now. Grammer stopped by the Mashable studio to perform an acoustic version of his hit song "Honey, I'm Good." We then stuck him in front of a green screen, and let … [Link]
Mashable » Serbian PM pelted with rocks, bottles at Srebrenica 20th anniversary event
SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Anger boiled over Saturday at a massive commemoration of the slaughter of Bosnia Muslims at Srebrenica 20 years ago, as people pelted Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic with stones, water bottles and other objects. An aide said Vucic was hit in the face with a rock. The prime minister's associate, Suzana Vasiljevic, told The Associated Press that his … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Jurassic World Should Have Ended [Video]
A quick look at how Jurassic World should have ended by the always awesome folks over at HISHE. [HISHE] The post How Jurassic World Should Have Ended [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Why you shouldn't worry that Oregon now pays for teens to get transition surgery
Earlier this year, Oregon became the latest of several states to pay for transition-related health care expenses for transgender people The policy went into effect on January 1, after more than a year of public meetings and deliberation, but is now under scrutiny after Fox News reported that teenagers as young as 15 are also eligible for treatment See also: Why … [Link]
Mashable » Bryan Cranston lays mic drop-worthy burn on unsuspecting fan
A Breaking Bad fan is nursing emotional burn injuries following a verbal run-in with Bryan Cranston during a Comic-Con panel on Friday The unsuspecting fan made a fatal error when he revealed in a question that he hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico, the city in which Breaking Bad takes place. He went on to ask Cranston if the actor had … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift brought the USWNT on stage at her New Jersey concert
Although you never know who you'll see at a Taylor Swift concert, the pop queen outdid herself at Friday night's East Rutherford, New Jersey concert. Swift packed the stage at MetLife Stadium with all-star guests, including The Weeknd and a few members of her "Bad Blood" squad, namely Girls creator Lena Dunham, actress Hailee Steinfeld, and models Gigi Hadid and Lily … [Link]
Slashdot » Linux Foundation's Census Project Ranks Open Source Software At Risk
jones_supa writes: The Core Infrastructure Initiative, a Linux Foundation effort assembled in the wake of the Heartbleed fiasco to provide development support for key Internet protocols, has opened the doors on its Census Project — an effort to figure out what software projects need support now, instead of waiting for them to break. Census assembles metrics about open source projects … [Link]
Mashable » Car bombing at Italian Consulate in Egypt's capital kills 1
CAIRO — A car bomb exploded early Saturday outside the Italian Consulate in Cairo, destroying several floors of the historic building in a powerful blast that killed one Egyptian, the latest casualty in an ongoing Islamic militant campaign targeting the country's security forces. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, although Egypt faces threats from insurgent factions, including an Islamic … [Link]
Mashable » Roger Rees, Tony-winning 'Nicholas Nickleby' actor, dies at 71
Roger Rees, a Tony- and Olivier-winning actor, has died. He was 71. The Welsh actor died Friday after a "brief illness," his spokesperson Rick Miramontez said, according to Broadway.com. Rees died at his home in New York City. He was surrounded by family, including his husband, the playwright Rick Elice Rees was still active in theater until May, when he withdrew … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Names Its Astronauts For the First Dragon and CST-100 Flights
schwit1 writes with news that NASA has named the four government astronauts that will fly on the first manned demo flights to ISS of SpaceX's Dragon and Boeing's CST-100. From Florida Today's report: Bob Behnken, Eric Boe, Doug Hurley and Sunita Williams are veteran test pilots who have flown on the shuttle and the International Space Station. NASA said the … [Link]
Mashable » What the massive government breach means for your personal data
One in 14 Americans may have just lost tons of their personal information — everything from their Social Security Number and birthdates to notes on their finances, relationships and even sexual proclivities — to hackers in a massive cyber breach, a federal agency said Thursday. Hackers have made off with confidential data belonging to 22 million people who work, formerly worked … [Link]
Mashable » Pandas are so chill because of what they eat
It has long been a mystery how giant pandas, which have a gut ideal for digesting meat, can survive eating almost exclusively bamboo. Now our research has found that they can cope with this low-quality diet because they have an extremely slow metabolic rate. This may also explain why they are so inactive and have comparatively small organs for their body … [Link]
Mashable » T-shirts that proudly proclaim your preferred gender pronoun
Haven’t you heard? Gender is not binary. Some people identify as men; some as women; some as neither; some as a combination. Whether you prefer "he," "she" or "other," now you have another way to communicate your chosen pronoun. Clothing retailer Look Human created a line of tanks, t-shirts and accessories to speak for you See also: What do you call … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2015 Cosplay in Pictures: Part I [Gallery]
Another year, another fantastic edition of San Diego Comic-Con, the Geek Mecca of all geek conventions! As we’ve done for the past few years, we are on location, thanks for our photographer Nick Acott, to cover the con for you guys. Expect plenty of awesome photos in the days to come! First up, the pictures from Thursday and Friday! As … [Link]
Mashable » Men, it's never OK to wear open-toed sandals
Men’s sandals, "mandals," or thongs: Whatever the terminology, their rampant prevalence on the streets is one of the most nauseating things about summer. And because they are so heinous and a sin to men everywhere, they must die — and do so quickly See also: Dudes, 15 stylish spring sneakers for cooler toes Forget New York sewage, that man sleeping on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 72% Off Aukey 40W / 8A 5 Ports USB Desktop Charging Station Wall Charger – $13.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Aukey 40W / 8A 5 Ports USB Desktop Charging Station Wall Charger for just $13.99 (with promo code MA3LSLPJ) That’s 72% off on the charging station’s regular list price of $49.99. Don’t settle for restricted charging speeds from standard USB ports. Set yourself free with revolutionary AIPowerTM technology for … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Photos Uploading Your Pics, Even If You Don't Want It To
New submitter Adekyn writes that, according to David A. Arnott of The Business Journals, the Google Photos app will sync your photos — even after you have deleted the application from your device. From the article: All I had to do to turn my phone into a stealth Google Photos uploader was to turn on the backup sync, then uninstall … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Darth Vader and Stormtrooper USB Car Chargers
Compatible with anything that can be charged via USB, these Darth Vader and Stormtrooper USB car chargers (2.1 Amps) need to be plugged in your car’s 12V power adapter to work. [Darth Vader USB Car Chargers | Stormtrooper USB Car Chargers] The post Darth Vader and Stormtrooper USB Car Chargers appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Brainnet Organic Computer Combines Two Brains to Complete a Task
“Formosan macaque”. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/~ Duke University researchers have wired together two sets of brains to create networks: one made up of monkeys and the other of rats. It’s a practical step towards a theoretical goal of helping stroke victims. The project was led by Miguel Nicolelis, who previously worked on a project resulting … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT (Honest Game Trailers)
From Bebop and Rocksteady comes the only reason for the PC Master Race to descend from their ivory towers and mingle amongst the console common folk in the best Batman game of all time. [Smosh Games] The post BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT (Honest Game Trailers) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Best ‘Mortal Kombat’ Meme You Will Ever Seen
You know how sometimes you see memes and can just tell the people making them had no idea what they were doing? Then, sometimes you see memes and realize they are perfect? Well, this is that second one. I would like to call it the “Seductive Scorpion” Mortal Kombat Meme, but I did not make it and do not have … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Death Of Bees Explained – Parasites, Poison and Humans [Science Video]
In 2015 the bees are still dying in masses. Which at first seems not very important until you realize that one third of all food humans consume would disappear with them. Millions could starve. The foes bees face are truly horrifying – some are a direct consequence of human greed. We need to help our small buzzing friends or we … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Upcoming Transformers Game Features Gen 1 Autobots and Decepticons [Video]
Have you seen how beautiful that game is? How shiny? I don’t think there’s a game that made me squee this loud in the 6 month… apart from Fallout 4, of course. The TRANSFORMERS are back, and this time they’re in the hands of acclaimed developer PlatinumGames, who have combined their over-the-top brawler action with comic book inspired art to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Now Everyone Can Be Mega Man with This Official Helmet by Capcom! [PIC]
It’s no surprise that every year, San Diego Comic-Con rolls out the goodies, but those of you attending this weekend are in for a real treat! Capcom has built a an actual, official, WEARABLE Mega Man helmet! 
According to Capcom’s blog the helmet is “made of high quality ABS plastic with a high polish finish, authentic proportions and details, plus … [Link]
Mashable » Is Serena Williams the greatest female tennis player of all time?
Not many people would bet against Serena Williams adding to her grand slam singles tally at Wimbledon on Saturday. Claiming the Venus Rosewater Dish for the sixth time on the famous center court would be her 21st major singles title and arguably make her the greatest female player of all time. Comparing great champions from different eras is fraught with problems … [Link]
Mashable » This woman was body-shamed by a Tinder date — and she's fighting back
Body-shaming in the online dating world isn't a new trend — and that's exactly why we need to talk about it While women on the receiving end of Internet hate are pretty amazing at holding their own, the comments they face are inexcusable. UK native Michelle Thomas knows that firsthand, thanks to a recent date gone bad. Now, she's doing something … [Link]
Mashable » Documentary series 'Battle Flag' explores the meaning of the Confederate flag through individuals
The Confederate flag is heavy with symbolism, divided between pride and ugliness: Supporters of the embattled symbol have claimed it represents their heritage while those who call for the flag's removal from the South Carolina capitol grounds call it a stark reminder of slavery, racism and murder Journalists Logan Jaffe and filmmaker Zachary Sigelko set themselves the task of chronicling the … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift changed the way GoFundMe works by donating $50,000 to a child battling cancer
Is there anything Taylor Swift can’t do, any internet injustice she cannot fix? Just a few weeks after Swift persuaded Apple Music to change course and pay artists during the streaming service’s three month free trial, Swift has inspired another company to change its policies. After Swift donated $50,000 to Naomi Oakes, an 11-year old fan who’s bravely fighting leukemia, through … [Link]
Mashable » With NASA's New Horizons, it's finally Pluto's time to shine
We’re all on the cusp of something big For the first time in history, a spacecraft will be able to see the possible cliffs and crags of Pluto up close, revealing a new world to humans who have been waiting patiently for more than nine years back on Earth On Tuesday, NASA's New Horizons craft will close the gap from its … [Link]
Slashdot » New Letters Added To the Genetic Alphabet
An anonymous reader writes with this excerpt from Quanta Magazine: [A]fter decades of work, [organic chemist Steven] Benner's team has synthesized artificially enhanced DNA that functions much like ordinary DNA, if not better. In two papers published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society last month, the researchers have shown that two synthetic nucleotides called P and Z fit … [Link]
Mashable » Pregnancy test 'tweaking' is the latest trend for impatient parents
At-home pregnancy tests are usually the first — and nervous — steps in confirming or revoking a pregnancy suspicion Many over-the-counter urine tests, like Clearblue, advertise results as early as five or six days before a woman's expected period. But waiting until the period is actually missed renders more accurate results, according to Planned Parenthood. Any earlier might show false results. … [Link]
Mashable » A beginner's guide to the Ashes: The game, the characters, the glory
With the first Ashes Test between England and Australia in full swing, do you still find yourself asking: "Who's this Ashes, and what does he stand for?" If so, don't worry — you're not alone. But let's not lie; you are part of a weird minority See also: Everything you need to keep up with the Ashes in Australia Yes, for … [Link]
Mashable » The Sydney Opera House: 10 years late and 1,457% over budget
Dec. 10, 1963More than four years in, construction proceeds at a glacial pace.Image: J.R.T. Richardson/Fox Photos/Getty ImagesMalice in blunderlandArchitect Jørn Utzon, commenting on the construction of Sydney Opera House1952The tram shed at Bennelong Point Circular Quay before the Sydney Opera House was built.Image: Fairfax Media/Getty ImagesThe goal: a multi-purpose venue with a hall large enough for 3,000 people, and a smaller … [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams' total dominance in march to Wimbledon finals
Conventional wisdom would assume that, at 33, Serena Williams is entering the fading stages of her career. But, then again, Williams has never been an average tennis player Despite her age, the first-ranked player in the world is in the midst of arguably the most dominant stretch of her career — and is now on the brink of history as she … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The doctor on a medical marijuana mission
When a cancer patient pushed palliative care doctor David Casarett to find out about the therapeutic use of marijuana, he began to seek answers for himself (full text available to subscribers)
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Slashdot » Amnesty International Seeks Explanation For 'Absolutely Shocking' Surveillance
Mark Wilson writes: A court recently revealed via email that the UK government had been spying on Amnesty International. GCHQ had put Amnesty under surveillance — despite this having previously been denied — and now the human rights organization wants answers. In a letter to the UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Amnesty International asks for an explanation for the surveillance. … [Link]
Slashdot » The College Majors Most Likely To Marry Each Other
schnell writes: The blog Priceonomics has published an analysis showing students in which college majors end up marrying another student with that same major. Religious studies (with 21% of students marrying another studying the same field) tops the list among all students, followed by general science. Perhaps unsurprising is that some majors with gender disparities show a high in-major marriage … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Comic-Con 2015 Reel [Video]
Fans at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H were treated to a special look behind the scenes of Star Wars:The Force Awakens by director J.J. Abrams, producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and writer Lawrence Kasdan. The filmmakers were joined on stage by cast members Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher … [Link]
Slashdot » New Network Design Exploits Cheap, Power-Efficient Flash Memory
jan_jes writes: The researchers at MIT were able to make a network of flash-based servers competitive with a network of RAM-based servers by moving a little computational power off of the servers and onto the chips that control the flash drives. Each server connected to a FPGA and each FPGA, in turn, was connected to flash chips and to the … [Link]
Mashable » Revealed: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' behind-the-scenes footage
SAN DIEGO — The biggest-deal panel of Comic-Con, on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, was short on new footage or a new trailer, but it was full of surprises Harrison Ford took the stage for the first time. Adam Driver was officially confirmed as the movie's new villain, Kylo Ren. Simon Pegg, it turns out, is playing a creature in … [Link]
Mashable » Harper Lee's second novel recasts Atticus as a racist and ruins everything
The first chapter didn't prepare us. It didn't warn us of what author Harper Lee and, if we're being fair here, her lawyer had doneGo Set a Watchman the so-called sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird is nothing of a kind. It's a revived first-draft of the beloved book that introduces us to a grown-up Scout and a racist Atticus Finch. … [Link]
Mashable » Greece's parliament votes 'yes' to widely loathed spending cuts to stay in the Eurozone
Just one week after Greek citizens voted "no" to a package of sharp spending cuts, the country's parliament voted "yes" and accepted the measures anyway The European Union demanded the spending cuts, which cover everything from pension reforms to tax hikes, as a prerequisite for giving Greece a 75 billion euro bailout package that will keep the country afloat for at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Albuquerque guy gets OWNED by Bryan Cranston (Walter White) [Video]
A random dude asks Bryan Cranston if he had fun while working in Albuquerque (where Breaking Bad was filmed) and what he preferred about the city. [goggo980] The post Albuquerque guy gets OWNED by Bryan Cranston (Walter White) [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Geeks take over the runway at San Diego Comic-Con
Every year, crowds of cosplayers flood the halls of San Diego Comic-Con in over-the-top DIY fashion. For Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein, the demand for geek fashion sparked the novel idea for a couture "geek" fashion show. Twenty-five amateur and veteran designers gathered Thursday evening to compete for a chance to design a fashion line in partnership with Her Universe … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The First Trailer for “The Shannara Chronicles” is Here! Yes, that Shannara! [Video]
Watch an exclusive first look at ‘The Shannara Chronicles,’ a new scripted series based on Terry Brooks’ best-selling fantasy books, coming to MTV in January 2016. This preview originally debuted inside “The Shannara Chronicles” panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con 2015. [MTV] The post The First Trailer for “The Shannara Chronicles” is Here! Yes, that Shannara! [Video] appeared first on … [Link]
Mashable » USWNT honored with first women's team ticker tape parade in NYC
Thousands of soccer fans streamed into lower Manhattan's "Canyon of Heroes" on Friday to cheer on the World Cup-winning US Women's National Soccer on Friday. It was the first-ever ticker-tape parade for a women's team and the first parade for any female athlete since figure skater Carol Heiss was honored in 1960. Along the parade route, fans reflected on the historic event. Five … [Link]
Mashable » California shuts off beach showers, dooming beachgoers to stay gritty all summer
LOS ANGELES — The outdoor showers at beaches across drought-stricken California will be shut off to save water, so surfers and sunbathers will have to get creative this summer when it comes time to shake off the sand. Public rinse stations in all state-run beaches and parks will be off limits effective July 15 as the state endures a four-year dry … [Link]
Mashable » Florida State football has a problem: Violence against women
The biggest problem facing Florida State football right now isn't figuring out how to win the ACC or reach the college football playoffs for a second consecutive year. After two high-profile incidents bookended this week, it seems the biggest problem currently facing Florida State football is much worse: Seminoles players punching women in the face Video emerged on Monday of Florida … [Link]
Mashable » Epic slow motion fan reactions at the U.S. Women's Soccer victory parade
Thousands of fans gathered to cheer on the World Champs at the ticket tape parade for the United States Women’s National Team on Friday in lower Manhattan. Decked out in red, white and blue face paint, waiving flags and posters, people of all ages screamed for their favorite players and we were there to catch some of the most excited reactions … [Link]
Mashable » United Airlines and NYSE troubles are homegrown
This week’s New York Stock Exchange and United Airlines tech meltdowns highlighted our infrastructure vulnerabilities and prompted fresh fears of cyber-terrorism. Yet further examination reveals that it's not dark external forces we have to fear, but the enemy within. As of this writing, both United and the NYSE have identified internal technology issues as the root causes of their problems. United … [Link]
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