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 » Morgan Freeman's granddaughter dies following stabbing in New York
One man is in custody after the stabbing death of E'Dena Hines, Morgan Freeman's granddaughter, outside her Washington Heights home on West 162nd Street in New York City early Sunday morning Hines was the granddaughter of Freeman's first wife, Jeanette Adair Bradshaw See also: NYC mayor says crime dropped to 'unimaginable' levels in 2014 Police responding to a 911 call at … [Link]
Mashable » Hunter Hayes used Spotify's streaming data to pick where to tour
Like Hunter Hayes reminds fans in his inspirational "Invisible" song, he's got a message for people who listen to his music on Spotify: You're not invisible In fact, those streaming listeners helped determine where the 23-year-old country star will perform on tour. Hayes, who recently released his 21 EP only on streaming platforms (and not yet in physical retail or digital … [Link]
Slashdot » The Promise of 5G
An anonymous reader writes: From instant monitoring of leaking pipelines, to real-time worldwide collaboration, the increase in machine-to-machine communications that 5G allows will change the way we live. This TechCrunch article takes a look at the promise that 5G holds and its possibilities. From the article: "By 2030, 5G will transform and create many uses that we cannot even think … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars' special edition PlayStation 4 console gets Darth Vader treatment
The Star Wars hype leading up to the new films is in full swing, and now that wave of space opera excitement extends to the PlayStation 4 gaming console Sony rolled out the Star Wars Limited Edition PlayStation 4 on Sunday with a Darth Vader-style reveal of the console on YouTube. See also: Star Wars 'Rogue One' cast, 'Episode IX' … [Link]
Mashable » You know avocado toast is mainstream when McDonald's Japan serves it
Avocado toast, you have had your moment in the sun and now it's time to step away gracefully. McDonald's has you in its mainstream death grip. See also: The McDonald's Secret Menu: Stop dreaming, start ordering On Aug. 13, Burger Business tweeted a photograph of an avocado-embellished English muffin with the caption: "McDonald’s Japan’s new wake-up call: English muffin w/ avocado, … [Link]
Mashable » How to keep technology from mocking your broken heart
After 16 years of marriage, the text from Lisa Arends’ husband read: “I’m sorry to be such a coward leaving you this way but I’m leaving you and leaving the state.” She collapsed to the floor. And never received any communication from him again. But their digital interactions haunted her in a way she never could have imagined. With linked email … [Link]
Mashable » Migrants search for shelter as more arrive on Greek island of Kos
A rush of migrants and refugees have poured onto the small Greek island of Kos in recent weeks, leaving the nearby shores of Turkey in droves to make the relatively easy boat trip to the island. They are among thousands fleeing instability and war in their home countries, seeking the safety of Europe but have been met with the reality of … [Link]
Slashdot » Legal Scholars Warn Against 10 Year Prison For Online Pirates
An anonymous reader writes: The UK Government wants to increase the maximum prison sentence for online copyright infringement from two years to ten. A number legal experts and activists are pushing back against the plan. One such group, The British and Irish Law, Education and Technology Association (BILETA) has concluded that changes to the current law are not needed. "legitimate … [Link]
Mashable » 6 easy school lunches your kids can make themselves
Image: Mashable Composite, WHAT'S GABY COOKING, PAPER & STITCHSchool lunches have gone way beyond the PB and J There's no reason to rely on tired old bags of pretzels and mushed up strawberries in your kids' lunch boxes. There's no reason to rely on anything except your kids and their creativity Here are recipes so simple that your kids will … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ghostbusters Theme Gets Cool Metal Cover [Video]
A fun metal cover of the Ghostbusters theme by Leo Moracchioli of Frog Leap Studios. [Frog Leap Studios] The post Ghostbusters Theme Gets Cool Metal Cover [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Test your knowledge of surprising celebrity heights
We know Hollywood is all smoke and mirrors. If the camera adds 10 pounds, what can it do to celebrity height? See also: 5 celebrity pairs you never knew were related We investigated the true heights of celebrities and rounded up the most interesting ones. Can you guess the identity of these shorties and giants? Click on the graphic below to … [Link]
Mashable » The costumed crowds of D23 brought Disney fantasy to life
ANAHEIM — The D23 expo — a biennial celebration of all things Disney — is an event that somehow bypasses the craziness that tends to follow broader fan conventions like Comic-Con or even Wondercon. But one thing all of those have in common? Fantastic costumes See also: The 19 best cosplay outfits at London Comic Con Here are some of the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Life [Comic]
[Source: Pie Comic | Like “Pie Comic” on Facebook] The post Life [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: How To "Prove" a Work Is Public Domain?
New submitter eporue writes: YouTube claims that I haven't been able to prove that I have commercial rights to this video of Superman. They are asking me to submit documentation saying "We need to verify that you are authorized to commercially use all of the visual and audio elements in your video. Please confirm your material is in the public … [Link]
Slashdot » How 'Rock Star' Became a Business Buzzword
HughPickens.com writes: Carina Chocano writes in the NYT that once, a long time ago, a rock star was a free-spirited, convention-flouting artist/rebel/hero/Dionysian fertility god who fronted a world-famous band, sold millions of records and headlined stadium concerts where people were trampled in frenzies of cultlike fervor. Now 'rock star'' has made a complete about-face and in its new incarnation, it … [Link]
Mashable » Bear burglar thwarted by cat door
A bear burglar's attempts to ransack an Idaho home Thursday night were quickly stopped when he got his head temporarily stuck in a cat door Though the bear left within a few seconds — perhaps to hatch a more devious plan to break and enter — it gave homeowner Doug Harder enough time to take pictures of the infamous criminal, KREW … [Link]
Slashdot » The 10th Anniversary of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
An anonymous reader writes: The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is celebrating 10 years of service in its mission to study Mars from orbit. Recently it has discovered an ancient lake that might hold the best possible chance of finding life on the Red Planet. "MRO has discovered that Mars' south polar cap holds enough buried carbon-dioxide ice to double the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why Government APIs Are Essential To The US Economy
Data is playing an increasingly-prominent role in business as more records are made more easily available through open data portals and public APIs. Writing for DigitalGov back in April, Bill Brantley discussed the importance of government data to the US economy.
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Mashable » Preferential treatment for Syrians in Kos irks desperate migrants
KOS, Greece — To say Ahmed is angry is an understatement at this particular moment. As we speak, he's pacing and flailing his hands in the air. "Why them and not us?" he exclaims, pointing at the hundreds of Syrians boarding the Eleftherios Venizelos, a large ferry docked in the port of this Greek island that will serve as temporary shelter … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dying Light The Following Gameplay Trailer – New Dying Light DLC Trailer
Do you like zombies? Do you like running? Do you like outrunning zombies? Do you like dune buggies? Do you like the game Dying Light? Do you like all these things together at once? Well boy, have we got some DLC news for you?!! (Via OutsideXbox) The post Dying Light The Following Gameplay Trailer – New Dying Light DLC Trailer … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Most Cringe-Worthy Scenes In Comic Book Movie History
Warning: Language From IO9: From Superman II to Ang Lee’s Hulk, we take a look at some of the most cringe-worthy moments (for better or worse!) in comic book movie history. [io9] The post The Most Cringe-Worthy Scenes In Comic Book Movie History appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Big Bad Wolf [Comic]
[Source: Buttersafe Comics | Like “Buttersafe” on Facebook] The post The Big Bad Wolf [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Trump's immigration plan would end birthright citizenship
After weeks spent touting sweeping immigration reforms as a key campaign policy, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump delivered a proposal of what these reforms would actually look like. Trump has come under fire since he kicked off his campaign in mid-June, calling for a wall at the southern U.S. border and a crackdown on undocumented immigrants See also: Donald Trump knows … [Link]
Slashdot » Ecuador Declares State of Emergency Over Volcano
An anonymous reader writes: The President of Ecuador declared a state of emergency following growing fears over the increasing activity in the Cotopaxi volcano. Rafael Correa ordered the evacuation of a few hundred people who live near the volcano as a precaution. The first signs of eruption began last Friday when hot ash shot out of the volcano, covering areas … [Link]
Mashable » San Francisco Giants spectacularly recreate 'Full House' intro
Cut. It. Out It turns out the greatest Full House fans are the San Francisco Giants, so naturally they recreated the intro of the iconic sitcom, complete with Dave Coulier cameo and outfield picnic Here's the original intro, for comparison: And while we wish we could say the Giants did this just for kicks, it seems it's a promo for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Could the Firefly Universe Exist? [Science Video]
From SciShow Space: Firefly takes place in an incredibly complicated star system. But it probably couldn’t exist, because physics. [SciShow Space] The post Could the Firefly Universe Exist? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Flight attendant has the sassiest safety demonstration in the skies
Please fasten your seat belts and prepare for a sassy take-off WestJet flight attendant Michael McAdam took his safety demonstration to new heights on a recent trip from Las Vegas to Saskatchewan. The video was uploaded to Facebook by a veterinary clinic's staff member, who was on a flight home and wrote in the video's caption that they "had the … [Link]
Slashdot » Donald Trump Thinks Going To Mars Would Be "Wonderful" But There Is a Catch
MarkWhittington writes: Donald Trump, the mercurial real estate tycoon and media personality who, much to the surprise of one and all, has become the front-runner for the Republican nomination for president opened his mind just a little about his attitude toward space exploration, according to a story in Forbes. In an answer to a question put to him about sending … [Link]
Slashdot » The 2015 Underhanded C Contest Has Begun
Xcott Craver writes: The 8th Underhanded C Contest is now underway. The goal of the Underhanded C Contest is to write C code that is as readable, clear, innocent and straightforward as possible, but which performs some malicious function that is not obvious from looking at the source code. This year's challenge is based on a real problem in joint … [Link]
Mashable » Portraits of aging dogs will tug at your heart strings
The amount of joy a dog can bring can last a lifetime, even after you've had to say goodbye. Which is why it's important to cherish every stage in their life, from their rambunctious puppy years to their calmer senior days. Photographer Amanda Jones has been working with animals for more than 20 years, and has had the opportunity to photograph … [Link]
Mashable » Civil rights icon Julian Bond dies at 75
Iconic civil rights leader Julian Bond, board chairman of the NAACP for a decade, died on Saturday night at the age of 75. The longtime activist and Tennessee native died in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, after a brief illness. As a Morehouse College student, Bond helped found the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee and as its communications director, he was on the … [Link]
Mashable » 11 dark horse contenders for song of the summer
Every year, there's one hot jam that defines the summer. Whether you're at a barbecue, poolside with the girls or concluding your second term as President of the United States, the song of the summer is as infectious as it is inescapable. Tragically, this summer's top track has been hard to identify. In fact, some people are saying that this year, … [Link]
Slashdot » Death Star Science: The Physics Of Destroying An Earth-Sized Planet
StartsWithABang writes: The ability to destroy an Alderaan-like (or, ahem, Earth-like) planet has long been the dream of slashdotters everywhere. But generating the power necessary to unbind a planet — some 2.24 x 10^32 Joules — is simply impossible on board an object only the size of a small moon. But if, instead, you could house a 1-2 trillion ton … [Link]
Mashable » Four rad dwarf planets that aren't Pluto
Our solar system is kind of a crowded place, but Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune seem to get an inordinate amount of attention from the public. Sure, Pluto got its chance to dazzle when New Horizons flew past the dwarf planet in July, but thousands upon thousands of small bodies orbit the sun, from asteroids to comets … [Link]
Mashable » Your first taste of the 'Once Upon a Time' Season 5 premiere
Once Upon a Time Season 5 is still weeks away, but fans at D23 on Saturday were given a special treat: a sneak peek a the upcoming premiere episode And luckily the footage wasn't exclusively for the eyes in the ballroom for an evening with Snow White and the Evil Queen See also: Powerline performed at 'A Goofy Movie' cast reunion … [Link]
Slashdot » Is There an Ed-Tech Critic In the House?
theodp writes: Educational technology has been stuck for awhile, laments Hack Education's Audrey Watters in And So, Without Ed-Tech Criticism… (an accompanying 1984 photo of Watters making a LOGO turtle draw a square looks little different than President Obama 'learning to code' 30+ years later by making a Disney Princess draw a square). "We might consider why we're still at … [Link]
Mashable » 10 ways Dollywood is no average theme park
Theme parks always have a few standards: Roller coasters, fried foods and long lines. But at Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, there are many things that make the park stand out. A bald eagle sanctuary and the Dolly Parton museum are just the beginning. See also: Dolly Parton Q&A: The entertainer talks business, success, and the meaning of life Mashable … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on These High Sierra Backpacks!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers some big discounts on High Sierra backpacks, most of which can fit a laptop or a tablet! They announced the sale at up to 45% off, but the backpacks are actually discounted at up to 71%! [Save BIG on These High Sierra Backpacks!] The post Amazon Deal of the Day: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Crazy Faces in Extreme Slow Motion [Video]
Some crazy faces in super slow motion (1,500 FPS.) [ScottDW] The post Crazy Faces in Extreme Slow Motion [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Be Careful What You Wish For [Comic]
[Source: Pie Comic | Like “Pie Comic” on Facebook] The post Be Careful What You Wish For [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Endless Toy Train Will Mesmerize You! [Video]
It spins… forever. [James Risner] The post This Endless Toy Train Will Mesmerize You! [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » That horse just dove off a 60-foot ladder into a pool
c. 1945Image: Frederic Lewis/Getty ImagesWarning: The images in this post may be considered disturbing to some readers.William “Doc” Carver, an expert marksman with his own traveling Wild West show, claimed that he got the idea for a horse diving show in 1881 when a horse he was riding over a partially collapsed bridge leapt into the river below.Soon after, Carver developed … [Link]
Mashable » Indonesian airliner with 54 aboard believed crashed in Papua
UPDATE 8:45 p.m. EST: Rescue officials say a search plane has spotted the wreckage of the plane. There was no immediate word if there were any survivors from the crash, which happened in bad weather on Sunday in Indonesia's mountainous easternmost province of Papua. Officials said the wreckage was spotted about 12 kilometers (7 miles) from its destination of Oksibil. UPDATE … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Refrigerator Magnets Will Turn Your Fridge Into a Classic Game Boy
From FreezerBoy: Make your refrigerator look like your favorite 80’s video game console with the FreezerBoy magnet set! Available for fridges of all sizes, this magnet set transforms your kitchen into a vintage geek shrine. 
[FreezerBoy Refrigerator Magnet] The post These Refrigerator Magnets Will Turn Your Fridge Into a Classic Game Boy appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Slashdot » Registered Clinical Trials Make Positive Findings Vanish
schwit1 writes: The requirement that medical researchers register in detail the methods they intend to use in their clinical trials, both to record their data as well as document their outcomes, caused a significant drop in trials producing positive results. From Nature: "The study found that in a sample of 55 large trials testing heart-disease treatments, 57% of those published … [Link]
Slashdot » How Weather Modeling Gets Better
Dr_Ish writes: Bob Henson over at Weather Underground has posted a fascinating discussion of the recent improvements made to the major weather models that are used to forecast hurricanes and the like. The post also included interesting links that explain more about the models. Quoting: "The latest version of the ECMWF model, introduced in May, has significant changes to model … [Link]
Slashdot » Health Watchdog To Bring Legal Action Against Soylent Over Lead, Cadmium Levels
An anonymous reader writes: We've previously discussed Soylent, the self-proclaimed "meal replacement." The product has not been without controversy, and now it's likely to see some more: As You Sow, a non-profit foundation dedicated to corporate responsibility, plans to bring legal action against Soylent for failing to provide sufficient warning about the amount of lead and cadmium in it. They … [Link]
Mashable » Report: IAAF 'suppressed' survey showing widespread athletics doping
The governing body of world athletics has been accused of suppressing a study that showed one third of top athletes had doped. According to the Sunday Times, the publication of a 2011 survey led by researchers from Germany's University of Tubingen on athletics doping was blocked from publication by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), and its authors banned from … [Link]
Slashdot » Paywalled Science Journals Under Fire Again
The Real Dr John sends this report from The Guardian: Emeritus professor Stephen Leeder was sacked by the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) in April after challenging a decision to outsource some of the journal's functions to the world's biggest scientific publisher, Elsevier. This month he will address a symposium at the State Library of NSW where academics will discuss … [Link]
Mashable » Bizarre wedding video has it all: Convertibles, bad acting and a gun
Every bride and groom are the stars of their own wedding day, but some couples take it to new, dramatic heights. Local Sydney politician, Salim Mehajer, married his fiancée Saturday in a lavish ceremony that enraged local residents with its helicopters, motorbike cavalcade and drums, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Before the pair tied the knot, however, they made … [Link]
Mashable » 5 fun facts about the making of 'Toy Story'
LOS ANGELES — Toy Story turns 20 this year, and at the top of a reunion panel at the D23 Expo on Saturday, John Lasseter knew exactly how the audience felt: "This is the session to make all of you feel really old." Truth But even two decades after it was born, the story of how the film — the first … [Link]
Slashdot » Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales Is Now Chairing Lessig's Presidential Bid
Funksaw sends a followup to Tuesday's news that Lawrence Lessig is pondering a presidential campaign: Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is now chairing the committee for Lessig's campaign. Wales said, "Larry's run for President is different. He's crowdfunding his campaign instead of seeking out rich donors. He's showing people that we can change the rigged political system. … The Internet community … [Link]
Mashable » 'Show Me a Hero' review: A tale of race and politics that's worth the slow-burn
Intricate, smartly-written and emotionally taut, HBO's latest miniseries, Show Me a Hero, is an excellent slice of television with a razor-sharp historical focus It's a slow-burning drama about a Yonkers mayor who gets caught up in a bitter public housing crisis in 1987. Based on the nonfiction book of the same name by New York Times reporter Lisa Belkin, it analyzes … [Link]
Mashable » Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne smokes the defence on his NFL debut
Jarryd Hayne, a former rugby league superstar in Australia, is trying to make the jump and play for the NFL in the United States. And it looks like he's making a good first impression. During his first semi-competitive game in the NFL preseason on Saturday, Hayne, who is currently tied to the San Francisco 49ers, seemed to have no problem dancing … [Link]
Mashable » Where young Chinese acrobats learn to do the splits
An acrobatic school in Linquan, China is teaching young children to do handstands and the splits, flip through the air, and twirl plates. Acrobatics has become a major way for locals to acquire a well-off life and many children in the area are sent to acrobatic school at a very young age, according to Corbis. China expects to open it's own … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray singing 'Bare Necessities' as Baloo stole Disney's D23
ANAHEIM, California — Forget about your worries and your strife: A bear with a familiar voice and an even more familiar tune is coming to teach us how to live the good life. Disney's presentation of its live-action The Jungle Book, which Jon Favreau is directing for an April 2016 release, brought the crowd at the D23 Expo to its feet … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » DigitalGlobe Launches New Maps API and Developer Site
DigitalGlobe, a leading high-resolution Earth imagery products and advanced geospatial services provider, has announced the launch of a brand-new DigitalGlobe Maps API (beta version) and developer website.
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Mashable » Donald Trump knows what kids want: Helicopter rides
When Donald Trump mused about taking kids for a ride in his helicopter at the Iowa State Fair, fair officials had a disappointing response: nope. That didn't stop the Republican presidential candidate from coordinating a flying excursion at a nearby athletic field See also: Iowa State Fair rejects Trump's ploy for free helicopter rides Before heading to the fair Saturday, a … [Link]
Slashdot » Mozilla Tests Improved Privacy Mode For Firefox
An anonymous reader writes: Firefox's privacy mode stops your computer from keeping track of where you've browsed, but it doesn't do anything about external tracking. A new feature just rolled out to the Developer Edition and the Aurora channel now actively tries to block online services from tracking you. "Our hypothesis is that when you open a Private Browsing window … [Link]
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