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 » 'Heroes Reborn' cast and producers tease 'more stakes' at Comic-Con panel
SAN DIEGO — Heroes Reborn creator Tim Kring kicked off a panel for the upcoming NBC miniseries with a message to fans who may have fallen off the Heroes train back during the show's original run: "We had a long rest and we're ready to save the world again." But it's the heroes that need saving when Heroes Reborn begins … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 10 Tips For Improving Your Swift Programming
In June of 2014, Apple released the Swift programming language for iOS and OS X applications. Following this, Objective C developer Rick Walter created a Udemy course covering Swift development. The course is aimed at people wanting to learn Swift, including new programmers and Objective C developers alike.
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Slashdot » J.J. Abrams On "Star Wars" Cast's Racial and Sexual Diversity
Yesterday at Comic-Con, director J.J. Abrams held forth on the racial and sexual diversity of the actors portraying the characters of the Star Wars franchise. From CNET's article: For Star Wars, it's a complex debate. The franchise has included prominent and strong female characters, like Princess Leia, as well as central characters played by black actors, such as Cloud City … [Link]
Mashable » FLOTUS and others wish Malala Yousafzai 'happy birthday' on Twitter
It’s Malala Yousafzai's birthday, and that's cause for everyone to celebrate. July 12 marks the Nobel Peace prize winner's 18th birthday, and plenty of other political leaders and Malala fans have been tweeting happy birthday wishes to her. See also: Inspiring Malala documentary trailer will give you goosebumps Notably, First Lady Michelle Obama and other politicians like Gabby Giffords and former … [Link]
Mashable » Hello, Pluto: The 9-year journey to a new horizon
“It’s the first time in 25 years that we’ve approached an unknown world of this size."New Horizons scientist John SpencerWe are all on the cusp of something big.For the first time in history, a spacecraft will be able to see the crags and cliffs of Pluto up close, revealing a new world to humans who have been waiting patiently for more … [Link]
Mashable » Trump doubles down on immigration stance in comments on El Chapo escape
Donald Trump continues to beat the drum on his immigration platform and is now using the escape of Mexico's notorious drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, to stoke those flames. Following last night's announcement that Guzman had, once again, made a daring escape from prison, Trump took to Twitter this afternoon to use the prison break as a means for touting … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Applies For Patents That Touch On Fundamental AI Concepts
mikejuk writes: Google may have been wowing the web with its trippy images from neural networks but meanwhile it has just revealed that it has applied for at least six patents on fundamental neural network and AI [concepts]. This isn't good for academic research or for the development of AI by companies. The patents are on very specific things invented … [Link]
Mashable » Greece's bailout woes give birth to dark humor and #ThisIsACoup outrage
Anger, outrage and dark humor were on display on Sunday as the world waited for European leaders to figure out a solution to the most recent installment of the Greek debt crisis. The anger and outrage coalesced around the hashtag #ThisIsACoup, in which people expressed their displeasure with Germany, which has pushed for even harsher terms on Greece even as the … [Link]
Mashable » Diplomats: Iran nuclear agreement announcement planned Monday
Negotiators at the Iran nuclear talks plan to announce Monday that they've reached a historic deal capping nearly a decade of diplomacy that would curb the country's atomic program in return for sanctions relief, two diplomats told The Associated Press on Sunday. The envoys said a provisional agreement may be reached even earlier — by late Sunday. But they cautioned that … [Link]
Mashable » Apple promises free month of iCloud storage for cash-strapped Greeks
Apple is helping Greece more than the eurozone ever could Greek banks are closed and there are daily withdrawal limits as cash drains out of the country's troubled economy, so Apple is giving Greek iCloud subscribers 30 days of no-cost service. Apple sent out the news in emails to customers, one of which was published by Greek blog iPhoneHellas "To prevent … [Link]
Mashable » Norman Reedus tries to save the world's air supply in film produced by 'Walking Dead' creator
Take a deep breath, The Walking Dead fans. Robert Kirkman, creator of the comic book series on which the popular AMC television show is based, produced a feature-length film titled Air that will debut next month. Set in the near future, Air stars Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead) and Guardians of the Galaxy's Djimon Hounsou, who play … [Link]
Slashdot » Barney Frank Defends Political Hypocrisy, Game Theory Explains It
HughPickens.com writes with a link to Steven I. Weiss's Atlantic article which says game theory can shed light both on what is happening in Washington and on how the bargaining power of its negotiating parties may evolve over time and comes to the conclusion that hypocrisy is essential to the functioning of Congress — in fact, it's the only tool … [Link]
Mashable » 'Supernatural' fans united for an emotional moment at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO — The Supernatural panel at San Diego Comic-Con was one of the convention's most laugh-filled affairs, but a stark moment for a worthy cause was what really stole the show. Back in March, Supernatural star Jared Padalecki started a T-shirt campaign to raise funds for To Write Love on Her Arms, a charity that spreads awareness about depression, self-harm … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BEST WIFE EVER: Woman Handpaints ‘LOTR’ Cake for Hubby’s Birthday [PIC]
Suburban Atlanta newlywed Eric Prater turned the Big 3-0 on Monday, and in honor of the milestone, his lovely wife Nicole worked all day perfecting his birthday cake. Not only did she make the fondant herself, she drew and painted everything by hand. We post spectacular cakes all the time, but what makes this one worthy of special mention is … [Link]
Slashdot » ISRO Launches Record 5 UK Satellites, Part of a Long String of Successes
vasanth writes: India launched its heaviest commercial space mission ever with its polar rocket successfully putting five British satellites into the intended orbit after a flawless takeoff. With the overall mass of five satellites being about 1,440 kg, this launch becomes the "heaviest commercial mission" ever undertaken by ISRO and its commercial arm Antrix Corporation. The workhorse of India's space … [Link]
Mashable » This firework looks like a dog is pooping on your lawn
Some fireworks are awe-inspiring, other are just, well…crap. In the video, above, YouTube user Scott Malott demonstrates what happens when you light a "Bad Dog" firework. Instead of generating pretty sparks, it produces a poop-like substance. Bad Dog, it seems, is great for pranks — but maybe not for your family's Fourth of July picnic. A Redditor noted that the … [Link]
Mashable » 8 surprising foods you've never tried to grill before
With summer in full swing, it's time to fire up the grill About 80% of American households own a grill, according to a 2013 study by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. The survey also found that those folks love grilling because cooking outdoors feels satisfactory, and the food "tastes so good." Duh. See also: 13 Plane Confessions From the People … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batgirl DLC Announced For ‘Arkham Knight’
Outside of its lumbering tank battles, Arkham Knight ended up being a pretty perfect ending to the Arkham games by Rocksteady. A nice final note to a great series that truly made you feel like you were donning Batman’s cowl. Well, good news to batfans everywhere…… Batgirl DLC! No, but before you scoff, it actually looks really badass. Plus, The … [Link]
Mashable » Villages hope to get rich from Myanmar's secret oil rush
Myanmar is one of the world's oldest oil-producing countries, having exported its first barrel in the mid-1800s. Since then, however, Myanmar's onshore oil reserves have gone mostly untapped — largely due to decades of rule in the 20th century by a military junta that nationalized the industry, while discouraging both foreign and local drilling. But after a civilian government came to … [Link]
Slashdot » Air-Cooled AMD Radeon R9 Fury Arrives For $100 Less With Fury X-Like Performance
MojoKid writes: When AMD launched the liquid-cooled Radeon Fury X, it was obvious the was company willing to commit to new architecture and bleeding edge technologies (Fiji and High-Bandwidth Memory, respectively). However, it fell shy of the mark that enthusiasts hoped it would achieve, unable to quite deliver a definitive victory against NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 980 Ti. However, AMD just … [Link]
Mashable » Artist paints Israel's air-raid shelters to make them 'sympathetic-looking'
Artist Eliasaf Myara paints murals on the sides of concrete air-raid shelters along the Israeli border with Gaza At the start of the 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict, Israel's Defense Ministry built hundreds of small protective shelters in towns near the Gaza StripOne year later, a local council commissioned Myara to make them less of an eyesore for area residents. The muralist said … [Link]
Mashable » Scaremongering political advertising defines bailout fight between Germany and Greece
These are mad days in Europe, and the Mad Men may be making them worse While Greeks voted against austerity, and while they fight to stay in the eurozone, confusing political advertising has swept the country with such force that you might think an apocalypse was imminent. At the same time, Germany is swept with ads fueling panic and portraying Greeks … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Giving Users Extra-Firewall Access For Sites Normally Blocked?
An anonymous reader writes: My boss and I were having a discussion about our users accessing the internet. He wants the users to be able to log in to the firewall to be able to access external websites that they are normally blocked from accessing. They would get a 45-minute window to do this, and then if they need more … [Link]
Slashdot » Speed-Ups, Small Fixes Earn Good Marks From Ars For Mint 17.2
Ars Technica reviews the newest release from Linux MInt — version 17.2, offered with either the Cinnamon desktop, or the lighter-weight MATE, which feels like what Gnome 2 might feel in an alternate universe where Gnome 3 never happened. Reviewer Scott Gilbertson has mostly good things to say about either variety, and notes a few small drawbacks, too. The nits … [Link]
Mashable » Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer for third Wimbledon title
LONDON — Novak Djokovic got the better of Roger Federer at Wimbledon again. The defending champion outplayed Federer in four sets Sunday to win his third Wimbledon title and ninth Grand Slam championship. See also: J.K. Rowling shuts down Serena Williams hater in one perfect tweet In a repeat of last year's final, won by Djokovic in five sets, the top-ranked … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2166: Troll heritage
Reddit, the front page (and the septic tank?) of the Internet. And please give a warm click to our sponsor, CREATEit! If you enjoy our work, please retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]
Mashable » 'Jeopardy' remembered Leonard Nimoy as he would have wanted — with trivia
When beloved icon Leonard Nimoy died in February, tributes poured in from all across the globe There were tweets, pancakes, documentaries, defaced Canadian money and a whole ocean of nerd tears. Now, fellow Canadian Alex Trebek and the rest of the Jeopardy crew have commemorated Nimoy's wide-ranging career by unveiling categories dedicated to him See also: How the Internet grieved … [Link]
Popular Science » Zooming In On Pluto And Its Moons
A manmade spacecraft will fly by Pluto for the first time ever on July 14. As it speeds through the Pluto system at 35,000 miles per hour, the New Horizons spacecraft will send back the first closeups of the former planet and its moons. The spacecraft will only be in the Pluto system for 12 days, but it will gather … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Class-Action Case May Hinge On What the Drivers Want
New submitter shanemccarthy writes with a story at Forbes that lays out a non-intuitive factor in the ongoing class-action suit over alleged labor law violations filed in the name of Uber drivers. Namely: how Uber drivers see themselves in relation to the company. While some drivers consider themselves, or would like to be considered, employees, and accrue the conventional benefits … [Link]
Mashable » Greeks learn to move through daily life without money
For the past two weeks, people across Greece have asked two questions on the phone with their friends waiting at ATMs: Is there a line? And does it have money? The long lines at money machines have emerged as a key symbol of a nation in crisis. Since June 29, capital controls, designed to keep money within Greek borders, have restricted … [Link]
Slashdot » Snoopers' Charter Could Mean Trouble For UK Users of Encryption-Capable Apps
An anonymous reader writes with a story at IB Times that speculates instant messaging apps which enable encrypted communications (including Snapchat, Facebook Messenger and iMessage) could be banned in the UK under the so-called Snooper's Charter now under consideration. The extent of the powers that the government would claim under the legislation is not yet clear, but as the linked … [Link]
Mashable » With fear of Grexit, Greeks give up meat, hide money around the house and pray for a miracle
In the middle of July, one of the busiest time of the year for Greek tourism, Ioanna, 34, was told by her company to take a vacation. Ioanna — not her real name — has been working in the Greek tourism industry for 15 years but because of the capital control measures imposed by the Government last week, many clients changed … [Link]
Mashable » NASA's New Horizons gives final closeup of Pluto's puzzling dark spots
Pluto, the underdog of planetary science, finally gets its time in the spotlight this week. As the New Horizons spacecraft nears its historic rendezvous with the icy space object Tuesday morning, it is providing scientists and the public with the most detailed views of Pluto that we've ever seen NASA captured the following image on Saturday, which shows what Pluto looks … [Link]
Mashable » The first Miss America was a 16-year-old high schooler
Sept. 7, 1922Margaret Gorman, the newly crowned Miss America, awaits the arrival of Neptune in her royal robes at the opening of the Atlantic City Beauty Pageant.Image: Bettmann/CorbisIn 1921, one 16-year-old Margaret Gorman, a high school junior in Washington, D.C., submitted a snap of herself to a popularity contest in the Washington Herald. Of about a thousand entries, she was selected as … [Link]
Slashdot » Making FOIA-Requested Data Public: Too Much Transparency For Journalists?
schwit1 writes: From The Washington Post's Lisa Rein comes news that the federal government is launching a six-month pilot program with seven agencies to post online documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act. That means that information requested (whether by a journalist, nonprofit group or corporation) asks for the records under FOIA, it's not the just the requester who … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2015 Cosplay in Pictures – Part II
Yesterday we showed you our SDCC 2015 photos from Thursday and Friday (and if you haven’t seen them, they’re here,) and now, we received our pics from Saturday! Many thanks to Nick Acott, our photographer, for the awesome shots! I’ve also included a few shots from San Diego Shooter, who always release his pics under a CC licence! Enjoy! Oh, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: It’s Like Comic-Con for Kindle Books – Up to 80% Off Select Titles
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers up to 80% of on over 70 comics, graphic novels, and sci-fi Kindle books. Stock up on plenty of awesome comic books and novels at ridiculously low prices! [It’s Like Comic-Con for Your Kindle – Up to 80% Off Select Titles] The post Amazon Deal of the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Peanuts’ Tie-In Movie Game Looks Fun!
With the news of the new Peanuts movie comes the follow-up news of a tie-in video game. When I first heard it, I was pretty shocked. I will admit, I never thought I would get a Peanuts game where I would be playing as Charlie Brown or Snoopy. But in all honestly, this game looks promising. The graphics look cute … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Avengers & Guardians of the Galaxy Charm Bracelets Look Fantastic!
These Marvel Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy charm bracelets look absolutely fantastic! Buy the whole bracelets or just some beads separately to create your own personalized version. 
[Avengers & Guardians of the Galaxy Charm Bracelets | Via GG] The post These Avengers & Guardians of the Galaxy Charm Bracelets Look Fantastic! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Quadcopter That Looks Like Snoopy Flying On Top of His Doghouse [Video]
Ottoa Dieffenbach built what is possibly the greatest quadcopter that has ever left the ground. Behold: Snoopy first flew in February 2015 and had been kept under wraps. After many flights he has proven he is ready for Comic-Con International. He flies great and is a crowd favorite every time he flies. [Otto Dieffenbach | Via LS] The post A … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Original Iron Man Gets the Honest Trailer Treatment [Video]
From Screen Junkies: Relive Iron Man, the adventure that kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the film that…we kinda had to do since we’ve already done the sequels. [Screen Junkies] The post The Original Iron Man Gets the Honest Trailer Treatment [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forrest Gump Beatboxes With His Dying Mother [Video]
Yes, I know, this is incredibly stupid, but it made me smile, so here you go. [RealBigBoys] The post Forrest Gump Beatboxes With His Dying Mother [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Two ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards Worth $27,000.00 Each
So the next time you hear someone making fun of Magic: The Gathering you whip out your phone and show them this pic. Then you let them know both of those cards, when sold together, were worth $54,000.00. You let them know that and ask them how much their hobby is worth now. Then walk away laughing like you own … [Link]
Mashable » Judgment Delay: After hours of negotiations, Greece and Europe still have no bailout deal
Updated at 7:30 p.m. ET to include statement by former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis The future of Greece's economy as well as the future of the euro currency hung in the balance on Sunday, but the denouement of a hard weekend was unsatisfying as the beleaguered country came away with an even harsher bailout deal and no hope of relief … [Link]
Slashdot » FTC Officials Looking Into Apple's Streaming Business Model, Say Sources
Apple may have a bigger business problem than displeasing Taylor Swift with its new Apple Music service; According to Reuters, U.S. regulators are said (by anonymous sources) to be looking into Apple's treatment of music-streaming rivals, now that the company has gone from selling only downloadable music to competing directly with alternatives like Spotify and Pandora. A slice: While $9.99 … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways to advance your career without sacrificing your summer
Your summer schedule's probably filled with weekend getaways, extra downtime, and happy hours galore. And, well, basically anything that's relaxing. While we're all for chilling out (it's good for you!), wouldn't it also be nice to use that extra time to do something you couldn't normally fit in during the busier months? We've lined up five ways to challenge both yourself … [Link]
Mashable » Revenge-seeking dog hoses owner down
An enterprising dog took it upon himself to create a water-park experience for his owner — right in the comfort of his own backyard His plan was simple, really: Steal owner's hose, while he's watering the grass, and chase down said owner until he's soaking wet. It's totally foolproof. If Marilyn Monroe sang 'Oops!… I Did It Again' Nature Valley … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Casual Games
Some people like to play hardcore games and break a sweat (and a few controllers in the process). While others like casual games. Games you can pick up and play whenever without getting too invested or losing too much time. Whether they are mobile games or not, casual games still need to be considered games, and casual gamers deserve lists … [Link]
Mashable » 22 useless beauty tips that you should ignore
Everyone had different tastes, but some beauty hacks really need to disappear from our routines. Playing with your look and finding new ways of keeping your skin fresh and clear can be fun. However, some tips you might get from your mom, best friend or even the Internet are not completely proven to work — and some are downright bad for … [Link]
Mashable » Giant ash cloud leaves hundreds stranded in Jakarta, babies without food
UPDATE: Sunday, July 12, 11:11 p.m.: GA715 departed Jakarta for Denpasar, Bali after passengers spent six hours in the terminal and two hours waiting on board the plane. Hundreds of passengers have been stranded in a terminal in Jakarta after an ash cloud caused the diversion of a flight en route to Bali. The passengers were travelling from Sydney, Australia to … [Link]
Mashable » 17 clever ways to upcycle your pool noodles
Pool noodles may be the most underrated aquatic toy of our time. The versatile foam thing-a-ma-bobs boast more uses than just floating around the pool while partially submerged. Pool noodles can be repurposed for different uses, from fun kid toys to utility items. See also: 22 DIY Tricks to Make Parenting a Little Easier So before you throw that old pool … [Link]
Mashable » If Marilyn Monroe sang 'Oops!… I Did It Again'
Old-school glam comes to life in this jazzy Britney Spears redux Postmodern Jukebox, featuring singer Haley Reinhart, summons everyone's sassiest inner vixen to come out, with a cover of the iconic tune "Oops!… I Did It Again." Because if anyone is the Marilyn Monroe of the 2000s, it's Britney. This firework looks like a dog is pooping on your lawn … [Link]
Mashable » Artist turns random coffee stains into adorable monsters
Just like you, German illustrator Stefan Kuhnigk spilled some coffee on his desk one day. Unlike you, he turned it into an adorable viral art project. Kuhnigk told Mashable that when he inspected the stain on his desk, he "found something. A stain looking like a monster — a coffeemonster." See also: A man drew an entire sketch of Andy Murray by holding … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Your nation's economy is a computer running on social networks
This is reality, not a metaphor, insists network theorist César Hidalgo – and it explains why China has a better economic outlook than Brazil (full text available to subscribers)
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Slashdot » The Guardian Looks At Hacking Team's Client List, Internal Communications
There are lots of small but interesting news bits to take from the data dump made available by Wikileaks of internal documents from the Italian security firm Hacking Team, such as that a police unit investigating major crimes in Florida, according to some of the leaked emails, was interested in purchasing some of the company's surveillance technology. The Guardian has … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift and DMX mashup is your weekend anthem
Too long have Taylor Swift's 1989 album and DMX's 1999 hit “Party Up (Up In Here)" coexisted without a mashup. Thankfully, mixtape champion Chamberlain heard the call of duty and blessed us with this masterpiece. The song, which he calls "xSpace," was posted on his Tumblr See also: Acoustic 'Bad Blood' cover gets Taylor Swift's stamp of approval It blends DMX's iconic … [Link]
Mashable » From New York to Nashville on the Startup Bus
On the third day, half the people on the Startup Bus got motion sick. We hadn't slept for two or three nights, the roads through the Smoky Mountains were perilously curved, the tour bus was traveling at top speed, and we had all been staring at our laptop screens for far too long. Someone on my team bumped the table where … [Link]
Mashable » The 3 best ways to protect your Social Security number from thieves
After the Office of Personnel Management announced on Thursday that hackers got their hands on the Social Security numbers of more than 21 million Americans, it’s hard not to worry about having your identity stolen After all, the breach — which affected anyone who applied for a background check since 2000 — isn’t the first large-scale data breach recently. Last month, … [Link]
Mashable » 6 ways to hack smoothies without that clunky blender
Nothing is better than downing a cold and refreshing smoothie. But nothing is worse than not having a blender when the mood strikes See also: 8 Not-So-Magical Secrets From a Former Disney Princess So what's a thirsty person to do? Improvise, that's what. With the right tools and ingredients, you can blend a makeshift — and arguably more eco-friendly — smoothie … [Link]
Slashdot » Oracle Bullies Enterprise Clients Into Cloud Purchases, Consultant Claims
An anonymous reader writes: A consultant claims that Oracle has adopted the widespread use of 'breach notices' this year to force existing enterprise customers to adopt its newly-bolstered range of cloud services, or else be told to stop using all Oracle software within thirty days. Speaking to Business Insider, the unnamed source described the tactic as a 'nuclear option' which … [Link]
Mashable » Mexico's most notorious drug lord escapes jail a second time
UPDATED 9:43 a.m. ET It was only last year that U.S. and Mexican law enforcement claimed one of their biggest victories in the "war on drugs" — the capture of notorious drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Late Saturday, Mexico security officials announced Guzman had escaped from jail a second time, using a 1.5-kilometer (1-mile) tunnel that opened into the shower … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter Yanks Ads UK Activists Say Could Trigger Seizures
After complaints from UK charity Epilepsy Action, Twitter pulled after less than a day two ads that the group said might cause epileptic seizures. The in-house ads, in the 6-second format of Twitter-owned Vine, consisted of flashing video which the Epilepsy Action said "was dangerous, as it could potentially produce seizures in people who have photo-sensitive epilepsy." 
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Mashable » Ruby Rose on why she decided not to seek sex reassignment surgery
Ruby Rose has become a global breakout star after her role as Stella in Netflix's Orange is the New Black, but she also has a powerful message to share about gender. In an interview with Access Hollywood, Rose describes how a waiter once asked her father if she was a "beautiful girl" or a "handsome boy." As a child, she … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hannibal' Comic-Con panel reveals a tantalizing glimpse of the Red Dragon
The show may be homeless, but Hannibal is alive and well, and more creepy than ever. At Comic-Con on Saturday, a panel that included the show's writer, Bryan Fuller, debuted a seriously intriguing glimpse of the remainder of the third season. See also: Warner Bros. drops new 'Batman v Superman' trailer at Comic-Con The clip gives us a peak at dramatic … [Link]
Mashable » Yet another bear falls out of a University of Colorado Boulder tree
The University of Colorado Boulder has a little bit of a bear problem On Friday morning, a 2-year-old bear was spotted lounging idly in a tree on campus. But because the University of Colorado Boulder is no fun at all, they called in campus police, the school's facilities management department and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to handle the situation. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » 'Spiderman'-like photographer caught using $11,000 in stolen camera gear
A rising star Australian photographer who is known for taking sky-high, Dare Devil-like shots has been caught using stolen camera gear, after failing to remove the copyright data which linked the gear to its real owner. According to the Daily Mail, 24-year-old Bryce Wilson — who has earned the name "Spiderman" for his creative, dangerously-angled pictures — has been found guilty … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Comic-Con Trailer [HD]
Here’s the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer that was unveiled today at Comic-Con. Check it out! [Warner Bros. Pictures] The post Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Comic-Con Trailer [HD] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 'The Strain': Behind-the-scenes look at the creature shop in all its gory glory
TORONTO — Naked, headless bodies dangle from the side of a wall on the set of The Strain, but that's not unusual for FX's horror drama, co-created by renowned director Guillermo del Toro. The show, which follows epidemiologist Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll) and his motley crew of allies as they fight to survive an epidemic of vampirism in New York City, … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: SayWhat, Accelerator, 'Kosmo' and more
With recent chaos at Reddit and Facebook changing its News Feed settings and friends icon, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps See also: 10 apps that will make your life infinitely easier Luckily, every weekend we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes Microsoft's latest experiment, an app … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump delivers bizarre anti-immigrant speech in Las Vegas
Donald Trump does not know how to tone it down. The Republican presidential candidate and reality television star delivered a rambling speech in Las Vegas on Saturday that professed loved for Mexico, while also accusing the country's leaders of sending criminals across the border to the United States. In remarks that meandered from criticism of America's trade policy to jokes … [Link]
Slashdot » New Horizons Gets Closer to Pluto, But Mystery Spots Now Out of Sight
The L.A. Times reports that the strange spots spotted on the surface of Pluto by the New Horizons mission will be on the wrong side of the planet for the approaching fly-by that the craft will make of the smallest planet (or dwarf planet, depending) of our solar system. (The BBC makes a similar observation.) That doesn't mean that New … [Link]
Mashable » Guillermo Del Toro wants to play Bumblebee Man's brother on 'The Simpsons'
SAN DIEGO — Guillermo Del Toro may have helped out his friends at The Simpsons by directing one of the show's Treehouse of Horror couch gags, but he still has one more gig left on his Simpsons bucket list: voice actor "I want to play Bumblebee Man's brother," said the director, who was a surprise panelist at the Simpsons Comic-Con panel … [Link]
Mashable » Norman Reedus proves he's a real-life hero during Comic-Con panel
SAN DEIGO — It turns out that Norman Reedus is more badass than anyone knew In fact, he's a real-life hero See also: Someone has a gun to Daryl's head in new 'Walking Dead' Season 6 trailer Sitting on TV Guide's Fan Favorites panel Saturday afternoon, The Walking Dead star explained that filming the show is more grueling than some may … [Link]
Mashable » Deadpool crashes Comic-Con at fun, foul-mouthed Fox panel
SAN DIEGO — Deadpool is here at Comic-Con — not as dozens of cosplayers, but as a movieFinally. The lights went down on Hall H Saturday night at the Fox panel, giving way to a dark figure in a high-backed chair onscreen who said in a purring movie announcer voice: "From the studio that inexplicably sewed his f—-ing mouth shut the … [Link]
Mashable » Comic-Con 2015: Who wore it better?
SAN DIEGO — One of the highlights of every Comic-Con is watching attendees go all-out in their cosplay efforts As Comic-Con has evolved through the years, the bar has been raised on the cosplaying front, with guests clearly pouring a lot of time and effort into their excellent outfits. See also: What are your favorite memories of San Diego Comic-Con? To … [Link]
Slashdot » Calculating the Truck-Factor of Popular Open Source Projects
An anonymous reader writes: The Truck Factor describes the minimal number of developers that have to be hit by a truck (or quit) before a project is incapacitated. Wikipedia defines it as a "measurement of the concentration of information in individual team members. A high truck factor means that many individuals know enough to carry on and the project could … [Link]
Mashable » New York City asks Google Maps to discourage left turns
Making a left turn in a bustling place like New York City can be dangerous — even deadly Case in point: 17 pedestrians and three bicyclists were killed in the city last year by vehicles making left-hand turns, according to WNYC data. To help reduce the number of deaths, several NYC officials reportedly wrote Google a letter on July 1, asking … [Link]
Mashable » Hasbro launches latest line of 'Star Wars' toys
Hasbro unveiled its latest line of fan products this week at San Diego Comic-Con The toymaker once again teamed up with Lucasfilm to replicate iconic characters and items from the latest Star Wars film, Episode VII – The Force Awakens. This year's toys include new 6-inch figures from the series, as well as 3.75-inch figures from Star Wars Rebels But … [Link]
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