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 » Study: Living Near Fracking Correlates With Increased Hospital Visits
New submitter Michael Tiemann writes: An article published in PLOS One finds increased hospital admissions significantly correlate with living in the same zip code as active fracking sites. The data comes from three counties in Pennsylvania, whose zip codes mostly had no fracking sites in 2007 and transitioned to a majority of zip codes with at least one fracking site. … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is becoming a big issue in the 2016 presidential race
The gig economy, and the company that has come to epitomize it — Uber — is shaping up to be a major part of the 2016 campaign for presidential hopefuls It seems everyone is weighing in on the issue of innovation changing the way Americans work, and Republicans and Democrats are divided along party lines as to where they stand on … [Link]
Slashdot » Asteroid Mining Company's First Satellite Launches From Space Station
An anonymous reader writes: Planetary Resources, the company trying to jumpstart an asteroid-mining industry, has launched its first spacecraft. Its 90-day mission is to boldly… test avionics, control systems, and software. The Arkyd 3 Reflight craft was launched from the International Space Station after being delivered there in April. (They had intended to test earlier, but their first craft was … [Link]
Mashable » For one Pluto Pal, a big week of discovery
While the world watched in awe this week as the first up-close images and videos of Pluto were beamed back to Earth by NASA's New Horizons mission, it has been particularly eventful for a group of nine-and-a-half year olds, dubbed the "Pluto Pals." New Horizons principal investigator Alan Stern came up with the idea for the Pluto Pals in 2007, after … [Link]
Mashable » Mother sets record straight on post-baby bodies by sharing stomach photos
Julie Bhosale, a blogger, nutritionist and mom, is setting the record straight on how post-baby bodies really look Bhosale shared photos of what her stomach looked like after giving birth to two children. She commented on the pressure mothers often feel to bounce back to their former bodies after pregnancy, especially with widespread media coverage of celebrities whose post-baby bodies look … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Bang-for-the-Buck HPC Solution?
An anonymous reader writes: We are looking into procuring a FEA/CFD machine for our small company. While I know workstations well, the multi-socket rack cluster solutions are foreign to me. On one end of the spectrum, there are companies like HP and Cray that offer impressive setups for millions of dollars (out of our league). On the other end, there … [Link]
Mashable » Underwater graveyard full of WWII planes is otherworldly
For 70 years, World War II planes have been resting in peace at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean Although divers have enjoyed exploring the underwater graveyard since the 1960s, Brandi Mueller's photos allow us to admire these treasures without a wetsuit. See also: 16 of the most jaw-dropping space photos of the year "I find diving [to see] the airplanes … [Link]
Geek Culture » Sesame Street takes on GoT!
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Slashdot » Haiku OS Will Get New Service Manager
jones_supa writes: Axel Dörfler writes in his blog that he is working on a replacement for Haiku OS's current shell script based boot process. It would be replaced with something more flexible, a solution similar to OS X's launchd and Linux's systemd. While there is still a lot to do, the new project called launch_daemon is now feature complete in … [Link]
Mashable » Cute sheep are touring Britain and putting on Shakespeare's plays
LONDON -– If you're growing tired of watching boring human actors when you go to the theatre, you'll be happy to hear that farm animals are now treading the boards too. Sheep, specifically. A whole cast of them. A production, simply titled King Lear With Sheep, has been touring the UK –- from Surrey to Sussex -– in all its wooly … [Link]
Mashable » Scared kid summons up his inner Shia LaBeouf to jump into pool
Sometimes, a few words of encouragement are all you need. The best. RT @HarryRellofonte: Perfect example of pushing yourself to be great RT @themakeda: This is PERFECTpic.twitter.com/S41nfMW3bc — Chris Herring (@HerringWSJ) July 10, 2015 See also: Shia LaBeouf yelling at you for a minute straight is pure motivation One little boy's fear of jumping into a backyard pool didn't last long, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Tigerpaw and LabTech Collaborate on Advanced Plug-in for PSA Platform
Tigerpaw Software Inc., developer of the most comprehensive business automation software for technology providers, announces that LabTech, a developer of remote monitoring and management (RMM) solutions, has worked with Tigerpaw to advance the integration between LabTech and Tigerpaw v14 and V15 professional services automation (PSA) platform.
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Mashable » Mandela Day: Twitter users honor anti-Apartheid hero Nelson Mandela
The United Nations General Assembly declared July 18 to be Nelson Mandela International Day in 2009. The late president of South Africa and anti-Apartheid activist, who died in 2013, was born on that day. "Mandela Day" is described as "more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy. It is a global movement to honour his life’s work and act to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Crazy Japanese Games We Should All Know About
There are video games, and then there are Japanese video games. What is the difference, you ask? What makes Japanese games so far removed from their western counterparts? Genuine, awesome, unbridled insanity. [Via Zoomin.TV.Games] The post 7 Crazy Japanese Games We Should All Know About appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Commander: Worlds in Conflict Game Trailer
A Star Wars phone game with micro-transactions? Oh man, say it ain’t, so. That name screamed RTS. I sense the Sith behind this… (Via Gamespot) The post Star Wars Commander: Worlds in Conflict Game Trailer appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Water Slides: Expectation vs. Reality [Video]
Yep, that about sums it up. [Daily Vibes | Via TA] The post Epic Water Slides: Expectation vs. Reality [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 6 Cruel Things We’ve All Done In Video Games
Sometimes, when it comes to video games, playing evil and doing cruel things can be fun. Most of us (I assume) are good people in real life, and sometimes being a dickwad in a video game is the best way to get those feelings out without it taking a toll on an actual person. Here are six prime examples of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fallout 4 Voice Actors: 13,000 Lines of Dialogue Across Two Years
All you Fallout 4 nuts out there, things just got nuttier. Seems they’ve been working on this massive beast for years behind closed doors without it leaking anywhere: “We were lucky to find two great voice actors, and it’s interesting because she may read things or act things differently than he does. So scenes play out differently depending on whether … [Link]
Slashdot » Antineutrino Detectors Could Be Key To Monitoring Iran's Nuclear Program
agent elevator writes: Tech that analyzes antineutrinos might be the best way to keep tabs on Iran's nuclear program. The technology, which can tell how much of and what kind of plutonium and uranium are nearby, should be ready to serve as a nuclear safeguard in less than two years, according to IEEE Spectrum. In a simulation of the Arak … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump backtracks after getting slammed for John McCain 'war hero' remarks
Well, Donald Trump has done it again. The divisive businessman-turned-Republican presidential nominee contender has come under serious fire for recent comments he made about Arizona Sen. John McCain See also: Donald Trump's approval rating is on the rise, at least for Republicans “He was a war hero because he was captured,” Trump said during a Family Leadership Summit in Iowa on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Epic Catapulting Locust In Slow Motion [Video]
Locusts are incredible jumpers, Sam & Si discover how by utilising super slow motion! [BBC Earth Unplugged] The post Epic Catapulting Locust In Slow Motion [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Discover Largest Ever Dinosaur With Birdlike Wings and Feathers
sciencehabit writes: When we see birds winging their way across the sky, we are really looking at living dinosaurs—the only lineage of these mighty beasts that survived mass extinction. Yet before they went extinct, many dinosaurs sprouted wings themselves. Researchers now report finding the largest ever winged dino in China, a sleek, birdlike creature adorned with multiple layers of feathers … [Link]
Mashable » Milky Way-mapping satellite finds unique stellar cannibal
A star located about 730 light-years from Earth is eating up its companion in an act of stellar cannibalism. The unique two-star system, called Gaia14aae, can help scientists learn more about how stars in binary systems reach the end of their lives. The stars in this system include a white dwarf that is stealing matter from its companion. See also: 30 … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Government Proposes 10-Year Copyright Infringement Jail Term
An anonymous reader writes: According to a BBC report, the UK government is >proposing increasing the jail term for copyright infringement from the current two years to 10 years, which they say would "act as a significant deterrent." "The proposed measures are mainly targeted at the distributors of pirated content — the people creating copies of movies, sometimes before release, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Games That Scream Freedom and Punch Evil in the Face (or Something)
I just saw the title of this video and knew I needed to share it with the Sexy Geeks, so here you go. It is all “Amuricaaaaaaaa” and stuff, so it fits in with the theme of freedom and July 4th weekend or something. Editor’s note: I was supposed to publish this on the fourth and I totally forgot. Sorry … [Link]
Mashable » Scorched Earth: Photos of California's North Fire
A raging wildfire northeast of Los Angeles moved through the Cajon Pass on Friday, before spreading onto the Interstate 15 highway Drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles and flee to safety, as the so-called North Fire engulfed the I-15. One thousand firefighters, using a bulldozer, three helicopters, seven airplanes, four water trucks and 22 fire engines, were brought in to … [Link]
Mashable » 5 irresistible TV show meals we wish we could taste
Wouldn’t it be great if the iconic food items from your favorite TV shows could spring into reality for your gustatory pleasure? That dream may now be closer to reality Universal Studios opened a Simpsons-themed area of the park on Wednesday, which includes tons of Homer's favorite joints. Now you can feast on Lard Lad donuts and Krusty burgers, and quench … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Twitter Drives Bleacher Report’s Content Discovery and Editorial Strategy
For many sports fans, Bleacher Report is a frequent digital destination. The platform publishes team-specific content and real-time event coverage to over 44 million unique monthly users both online and on mobile.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Brace Yourselves: Top 5 N.E.S Games of All Time
I would find making a list like this impossible. The top five N.E.S games of all time? How do you even decide? Well, thankfully, someone else did for me. [Via Zoomin.TV.Games] The post Brace Yourselves: Top 5 N.E.S Games of All Time appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The HTC Vive, not Oculus Rift, has convinced me VR is the future
Virtual reality is the future. I hear it every day. From companies big and smallFacebook, Sony, Google — every company seems to be investing R&D into VR. As Mashable's product analyst, I always err on the side of skepticism, when I'm testing out new and unproven technology such as VR. See also: E3 2015 was all about VR and its weird … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Uses US Women's Soccer Team To Explain Why It Doesn't Hire More Women
theodp writes: "It is not surprising that the U.S. women have been dominant in the sport [of soccer] in recent years. The explanation for that success lies in the talent pipeline," writes General Manager of Citizenship & Public Affairs Lori Forte Harnick on The Official Microsoft Blog. "Said another way, many girls in the U.S. have the opportunity to learn … [Link]
Mashable » Fighting face to face with wildfires in California
The North Fire and the Pine Fire both started relatively close to each other on Friday in Southern California. The North Fire started off of Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County in the Cajon Pass, a crowded route used to get to Las Vegas from the Los Angeles area. It moved fast, devouring around 3,500 acres in several hours, as well … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most Beautiful Funko Pop of All Time: The TARDIS!
Thanks to my Power Up Box subscription, I have a few Funko Pop figures, but I have to say that this TARDIS edition is the most beautiful one I’ve seen up to now… even though I might be a little biased since Doctor Who is probably my favorite show of all time! [Funko Pop Doctor Who Tardis 6″ Action Figure] … [Link]
Mashable » Sailor becomes fifth service member to die from Chattanooga attack
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Randall Smith died Saturday from injuries sustained during Thursday's attack on military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee Smith, the fifth victim of the shooting, died at 2:17 a.m. ET Saturday, according to a statement from the Navy. The Navy did not release the victim's, although he was identified as Smith by multiple sources and news outlets See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » Plastic Roads Sound Like a Crazy Idea, Maybe Aren't
schwit1 writes with news that the Dutch city of Rotterdam is looking at partnering with a company called VolkerWessels to test a prototype plastic road for safety and durability. "They envision pulling waste plastic out of the oceans, and then processing it into prefabricated sections of road with integrated utility channels and drainage. The composition and structure of the plastic … [Link]
Mashable » I wore a sexy dress to New York Fashion Week and I'm a guy
I wore a dress to the biggest event for men's clothing, because fashion. It was the first-ever New York Fashion Week: Men's, where the best-dressed guys were flocking in hoards. There were dandies spotted in the wild, their three-piece Italian-made suits perfectly tailored and made in every shade of grey. Others effortlessly paired together seersucker suits, with matching shorts and slip-ons … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 70% Off Motorola S11-Flex HD Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Headset – $34.99
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Motorola S11-Flex HD Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Headset for just $34.99. That’s 70% off on the headset’s regular list price of $129.99. The Motorola S11-Flex HD Wireless Stereo Headphones synthesize maximum comfort and fit with professional grade sound quality. They are designed to form fit to every head shape and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Cosplay Music Video from SDCC 2015 Will Get You Dancing! [Video]
A fantastic coplay music video from the guys at Nerd Reactors that will get you in the mood for dancing! Nerd Reactor heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2015 and does a cosplay lip sync dancing video to The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face.” Edit: And here’s another one from our pals over at Aggressive Comix! [Nerd Reactor] The post This … [Link]
Slashdot » Data Store and Spying Laws Found Illegal By EU Court
WillAffleckUW writes: The EU High Court found the United Kingdom's data retention (and subsequent storage and analysis) and surveillance laws to be illegal throughout the EU, which subsequently would be an argument in courts in Australia and Canada against their own spy laws. This effectively brings back the rule of law that all EU citizens have a right to privacy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Physics Behind the Gravity-Defying Chain Fountain Trick [Video]
Pulling one end of a chain of beads from a beaker and letting it fall down on the floor creates a fascinating gravity-defying phenomenon called a “chain fountain” where the chain mysteriously rises by several inches before going down. But why is it doing that? James Gorman of the New York Times explains: When you pick up one end of … [Link]
Slashdot » Most Comprehensive Study Yet On Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles
An anonymous reader writes: A few articles came out Thursday talking about the recently released report from the National Bureau of Economic Research on the environmental benefits of electric cars. The general consensus is kind of obvious — that it depends on the ratio of coal vs. clean electrical generation that is used to charge your car. What is interesting … [Link]
Mashable » How you can help your office be more diverse
In 2009, I graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a master's in gender. I'd read Judith Butler, Hélène Cixous, and Simone de Beauvoir, and I was on a mission to change the world. Yes, I was ready to work, but I wanted more; I wanted to make the office a fairer and more inclusive place. I … [Link]
Mashable » 6 bed and breakfasts for a relaxing getaway at a secluded beach
Looking for that ahhhhh feeling on your beach vacation? Avoid the crowds and experience true relaxation while sampling local food and hospitality by staying at a bed and breakfast The right B&B can give you a homey, one-of-a-kind experience that you just can't get at bigger properties. Many bed and breakfast owners will cook you their signature breakfast dish in the … [Link]
Mashable » 5 gluten-free versions of your favorite sinful munchies
About one third of Americans avoid gluten, according to a 2013 report by consumer survey firm NPD Group. About 1% of the American population is estimated to have celiac disease, in which gluten consumption damages the small intestine. Many others can still have trouble digesting gluten, even if they're not diagnosed See also: What $1,500 in Rent Gets You in 11 … [Link]
Mashable » Narrow escape: Inside El Chapo's tunnel to freedom
ALMOLAYA DE JUÁREZ, Mexico — When the first workers arrived on the hill overlooking Altiplano, supposedly Mexico's most secure prison, locals didn't think much of itThe inhabitants of this impoverished town of corn farmers in Estado de México, a state curled around Mexico City like a horseshoe, could have imagined something sinister was happening in that little gray building. It was … [Link]
Slashdot » New Unicode Bug Discovered For Common Japanese Character "No"
AmiMoJo writes: Some users have noticed that the Japanese character "no", which is extremely common in the Japanese language (forming parts of many words, or meaning something similar to the English word "of" on its own). The Unicode standard has apparently marked the character as sometimes being used in mathematical formulae, causing it to be rendering in a different font … [Link]
Mashable » These hunks could bend iron bars with their teeth
1897Russian wrestler George Hackenschmidt pulls on a rope. Image: General Photographic Agency/Getty ImagesIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries, strongmen took the world by storm. Crowds filled music halls and circuses to witness spectacular feats of strength, each performed by self-proclaimed Strongest Men in the World.Audiences were unimpressed with weightlifting specifics, such as form, technique, or exact weight. They had … [Link]
Slashdot » Meet "London," Marshall's First Android Smartphone
MojoKid writes: Marshall may be better known for its music equipment, but that isn't stopping the company from bringing a better audio experience to the smartphone market with its London handset. Given its highly customizable nature, it should come as no surprise that London runs Google's Android operating system (Lollipop 5.0.2). The London features dual front-facing speakers, a Wolfson WM8281 … [Link]
Slashdot » A Welcome Shift: Spam Now Constitutes Less Than Half of All Email
An anonymous reader writes: According to Symantec's latest Intelligence Report, spam has fallen to less than 50% of all email in June – a number we haven't seen in over a decade. Of all emails received by Symantec clients in June, junk emails only accounts for 49.7% down from 52.1% in April which shows a huge drop. Year over year, … [Link]
Mashable » Female makeup artist transforms herself into celebrity dudes
Magali is a Parisian makeup genius living in Saint Maarten who has officially won the face-painting game. This talented artist can transform her face into pretty much anyone — rappers, actors, actresses and even aliens. With the help of some impressive contouring and highlighting, Magali becomes totally unrecognizable. From Kanye West to Morgan Freeman, from Drake to Mike Tyson, this … [Link]
Mashable » Loch Ness monster hunter concludes it's 'most likely a catfish'
Over two decades ago, Steve Feltham gave up his home, job and girlfriend to move closer to a Scottish loch in pursuit of its monster. After 24 years of careful watch, Feltham has concluded that we may very well have been catfished by an actual catfish. See also: You can now hunt for the Loch Ness Monster on Google Maps As … [Link]
Mashable » Windows 10 USB stick is now on pre-sale at Amazon
You can now pre-order Windows 10 on Amazon — but if you don't like waiting (or if you like free things), you might not want to The July 29 release of Windows 10 is fast approaching, and by making it available on Amazon, Microsoft is making sure customers can buy it however they want. But both the $120 Home and $200 … [Link]
Slashdot » Renderman Gets Blender Integration
jones_supa writes: Now that Renderman has been available for free for non-commercial use for a while, there has been many requests for integration with Blender. An initiative spearheaded by Pixar now presents the first Blender to Renderman plugin. With the release of PRMan 20, a small group of developers headed by Brian Savery of Pixar have been working on support … [Link]
Mashable » Eric Garner's family releases white dove in ceremony marking 1 year since his death
Eric Garner, a 43-year-old Staten Island man, died on on July 17, 2014, after being placed in an illegal chokehold by an NYPD officer. A year later, his family gathered to mark the anniversary — one of his daughters, a toddler named Legacy, helped to a white dove at the spot where he died. See also: NYC reaches $5.9 million settlement … [Link]
Mashable » The Internet liked Amy Schumer's 'Star Wars' photoshoot. 'Star Wars' did not.
LOS ANGELES — Now, witness the power of this fully operational Twitter account. Lucasfilm came down on Amy Schumer's racy Star Wars-themed photoshoot in GQ, using the official Star Wars Twitter account to photon-torpedo the cover and spread as "inappropriate use" of its characters. SEE ALSO: How 'Star Wars' won Comic-Con 2015 — while revealing nearly nothing The cover shot and … [Link]
Lifehacker » Checkbox Syndrome: Why We Spend Money on Things We Don't Need
Ever been tempted to buy the latest shiny thing just because it has more features than its competitor? We call this “checkbox syndrome,” or jumping at a new gadget or product just because it’s an upgrade, not because it’s better. Before you fall for a list of tech specs designed to impress an audience at a big flashy…Read more… [Link]
Mashable » Rapidly-moving brush fire burns 20 vehicles, shuts down freeway near Los Angeles
A wildfire moved quickly through the Cajon Pass northeast of Los Angeles on Friday afternoon, hitting the I-15 highway. There it burned at least twenty vehicles (18 cars and two semi trucks), prompting mandatory evacuations. The fire began at approximately 2:33 p.m. local time, burning through chaparral just north of State Route 138. It then spread northward, where it hit highway … [Link]
Mashable » Google shares jump record $65 billion in value
NEW YORK — Google is already one of the largest companies in the world, and on Friday it made one of the largest stock market moves ever. The Internet giant reported strong second-quarter results on Thursday, sending its stock climbing. Google's market capitalization, already around $403 billion, rose some $65 billion to finish at $468.3 billion, according to S&P Dow Jones … [Link]
Slashdot » A Quick Leak, As Microsoft Tests the Waters For Cortana On Android
An anonymous reader writes with the news from Venture Beat that a beta of Cortana for Android (long promised) has leaked into the wild via Finnish upload site SuomiMobiili, and from there to others, like APKMirror. From the article: We asked Microsoft where this leak may have come from. "In the spirit of the Windows Insider Program, we're testing the … [Link]
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