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 » Shuttleworth Says Snappy Won't Replace .deb Linux Package Files In Ubuntu 15.10
darthcamaro writes: Mark Shuttleworth, BDFL of Ubuntu is clearing the air about how Ubuntu will make use of .deb packages even in an era where it is moving to its own Snappy ('snaps') format of rapid updates. Fundamentally it's a chicken and egg issue. From the serverwatch article: "'We build Snappy out of the built deb, so we can't build … [Link]
Mashable » 15 menstruation facts you should definitely know
We give periods many names like "Aunt Flo," "time of the month," "crimson wave" or a number of other weird euphemisms that only serve to mystify and hide the perfectly natural process that women go through every month. Understanding menstruation and female health is important for overall well-being. See also: 10 things you should know about your underwear Even ladies out … [Link]
Mashable » How the immigration debate is tearing the EU and U.S. apart
The United States and the European Union project themselves as models for the world when it comes to democracy and human rights. Yet a common issue — migration — is bitterly dividing each of them, testing whether they can maintain solidarity amid virulent debate over border controls, deportations and national values. In the 28-nation EU, some countries have sought to block … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Something Better: A Cosplay Music Video Filmed at Anime California 2015
Nerd Reactor hits up Anime California 2015 to Audien and Lady Antebellum’s “Something Better. Lip syncing, dancing, and cosplay galore! [Nerd Reactor] The post Something Better: A Cosplay Music Video Filmed at Anime California 2015 appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Why AltaVista Lost Ground To Google Sooner Than Expected
techtsp writes: Marcia J. Bates, UCLA Professor Emerita of Information Studies recently explained why Google's birth led to the downfall of AltaVista. According to Bates, early search engines including AltaVista adapted the classical IR methods. At the other hand, Google founders started off with a completely different approach in mind. Google successfully recognized the potential of URLs, which could be … [Link]
Mashable » Sibling rivalry: Serena and Venus Williams are about to face off
Serena and Venus Williams won their respective matches at the U.S. Open on Sunday, setting the sisters up for a showdown as the younger Serena eyes the first U.S. Open Grand Slam in 30 years. The 21-time major champion had been getting off to slow starts recently but was focused from the beginning on Sunday, beating 20-year-old American Madison Keys 6-3, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 7 Things You Need to Know About Hitman (2015)
With the new Hitman game just around the corner, I’m sure there are a bunch of you who are curious what will be different in this version, what will be the same, and what are some things you should know. This video has you covered. In a costume. So you can kill someone. In case you missed it, that was … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA's Ten-Year Mission To Study All the Ways the Arctic Is Doomed
Lasrick writes: NASA is kicking off the Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment, a decade-long effort to figure out just how bad things in northern US and Canada really are. The large-scale study will combine on-the-ground field studies as well as data from remote sensors—such as satellites and two season of 'intensive airborne surveys'—to improve how scientists analyze and model the effects … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hidden Hideo: Look Who Is Hiding in ‘The Phantom Pain’
Oh, Hideo. We love you so. Here’s a video to help you find him if you wish to do so: (Imgur) The post Hidden Hideo: Look Who Is Hiding in ‘The Phantom Pain’ appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Migrants in the Balkans: Everyone wants to be Syrian
A Pakistani identity card in the bushes, a Bangladeshi one in a cornfield. A torn Iraqi driver's license bearing the photo of a man with a Saddam-style mustache, another one with a scarfed woman displaying a shy smile. Documents scattered only meters from Serbia's border with Hungary provide evidence that many of the migrants flooding Europe to escape war or poverty … [Link]
Mashable » Robin Williams' daughter posted a touching message in honor of her father
It’s been a little over a year since the death of Robin Williams. The beloved actor and comedian committed suicide on Aug. 11 2014, after battling depression and early stages of Parkinson's disease. In remembrance of her father, Williams' daughter, Zelda, posted a photo of a moonlight night, alongside a statement about depression and mental health. See also: Paul Walker's daughter … [Link]
Slashdot » Larry Lessig Reaches Funding Goal and Is Running For President
LetterRip writes: Lessig has met his funding goal of one million dollars, and thus is committed to run for President. ABC reports: "After exceeding his $1 million crowd-funding goal, Harvard Law School professor Larry Lessig announced today on “This Week” that he is running for president. 'I think I'm running to get people to acknowledge the elephant in the room,' … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These “Force Awakens” T-Shirts Look AMAZING!
The folks over at 80sTees have just released their new line of “Force Awakens” t-shirts, and they all look fantastic! They’re now all available for pre-order at 20% off! (Use promo code Preorder20) 
[“Force Awakens” T-Shirts from 80s Tee (20% Off! – Use Promo Code Preorder20] The post These “Force Awakens” T-Shirts Look AMAZING! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Slashdot » Get Big Fast: "500 Club" Delivers Teachers For Code.org
theodp writes: The Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier reports that Ben Schafer, an associate CS prof at the Univ. of Northern Iowa, was recognized at Code.org's annual summit for training 570 K-12 teachers in Iowa, which is equivalent to 5.5 percent of all U.S. teachers trained. Schafer ranked No. 2 in the '500 Club', a Code.org affiliate of trainers who trained … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Must-Watch Sci-Fi Short: NO-A [Video]
Award winning graduation film NO-A completed at the Savannah College of Art and Design by a core team of 8 students. The world is a desolate, unforgiving place in this action sci-fi with a surprising amount of heart. We follow NO-A (Noah), as he attempts to rescue Aixa, the young woman that created him. In his desperate attempt to save … [Link]
Mashable » Metallica's 'Enter the Sandman' is way better when performed by a rockstar pug
This pug is more metal than any of us will ever be This rhythm-oriented pooch is showing off his "drumming" chops by playing Metallica's "Enter the Sandman" — all while wearing his stylish neon shades, of course Okay, so perhaps this bodacious Pug isn't technically playing the drums himself. But c'mon. You still have to admire his swagger. Moving university … [Link]
Slashdot » Role Model Bhutan Takes Zen Approach To Climate Change
HughPickens.com writes: Matt McGrath writes at BBC that Bhutan, the strongly Buddhist country where up to three-quarters of the population follow the religion, is the only country in the world considered a role model by the Climate Action Tracking organization. Bhutan has put forward the concept of "Gross National Happiness", that represents a commitment to building an economy that would … [Link]
Slashdot » Commercial Space Crew Supporters Posit a Conspiracy Theory Involving Funding Shortages
MarkWhittington writes: The Space Access Society, a group that advocates for government funded, commercially operated spacecraft, examined the annual fight between supporters of the heavy lift Space Launch System and supporters of the commercial crew program in a recent communique. In the view of the SAS and other commercial crew supporters, Congress, on the behalf of the big rocket supporters, … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Carter is a man the founding fathers would recognize
I have run across very few professions in life in which the old anchorman's credo of "frequently in error, but never in doubt" could also so aptly apply. But President of the United States is likely the leading contender. It takes a lot of ego to assume you are the best man (or someday woman) to lead a continental nation now … [Link]
Mashable » Google logo nearly jacks Microsoft's kindergarten style, but not exactly
Somewhere over the rainbow….you'll find giant tech companies borrowing the same pre-kindergarten array of colors for their logos Google's colorful, definitely not evil new logo helpfully includes the word "Google" so that it can't be confused with any other companies. It's definitely Google, although evolved, the original logo's designer, Ruth Kedar, told Mashable. But the colors? They still look more than … [Link]
Mashable » Shaolin monk defies gravity by running on water for 125 meters
Shaolin monk Shi Liliang knows that persistence is key when attempting a difficult task. Especially if that difficult task happens to be running on water. Shi has been training to run on water for ten years, using nothing but thin, floating boards for support See also: Runners wore 4-inch heels in an incredibly clumsy race in China On Thursday, he … [Link]
Mashable » Nick Jonas charms Made in America crowd with Outkast cover
Nick Jonas is on a never-ending audition to be The Next Justin Timberlake. And it's working The "Levels" singer performed a bevy of hip hop classics in his star-making set on Sept. 5 at Budweiser Made in America, the Philadelphia music festival curated by Jay Z. Performing timeless classics like Bell Biv DeVoe's "Poison" and Outkast's "Roses," mixed in with his … [Link]
Slashdot » DDoS-Style YouTube Dislikes For Sale
An anonymous reader writes: Dell's Joe Stewart chronicles the tale of the YouTube channel that came under attack in the form of an avalanche of 'dislikes' for any videos that touched upon a certain company or even which examined themes around the company's product without mentioning it. The number of dislikes was so disproportionate to the casual number of viewers … [Link]
Mashable » Jay Z sneaks into crowd to watch Beyoncé's Made in America set like a true stan
No one is a bigger Beyoncé fan than Jay Z The rapper and husband to the singing queen snuck into the packed audience at the Budweiser Made in America music festival (which he curated) on Sept. 5 to watch his wife perform the headlining set. Donning a heavy gray hoodie to hide his face, Jay couldn't hide from fans with smartphones, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » License and Registration Please [Comic]
[Source: Batman V Superman (Tumblr) | Follow @batsVsupes on Twitter | Like “Bats V Supes” on Facebook] The post License and Registration Please [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Creepy Mad Max Glitches
Mad Max is supposed to be a pretty awesome game that makes you feel like you are part of wasteland, scourging for survival. BUT, no game is without its glitches nowadays, and Mad Max is no exception. Question: who knew Max was so damn good at cartwheels? [Gameranx] The post Top 10 Creepy Mad Max Glitches appeared first on Geeks … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé channeled Ronda Rousey for her Made in America set
PHILADELPHIA – Beyoncé is the first pop star to figure out how to harness the almighty power of the Internet without it turning its evil head on her, and she proved it on Saturday night. Bey headlined Budweiser's Made in America festival Sep. 5 and commanded the attention of the 70,000 audience members and however many more watching the Tidal live … [Link]
Slashdot » Why the Black Hole Information Paradox Is Such a Problem
New submitter TheAlexKnapp writes: Here's a really nice explanation of the Black Hole Information Paradox for those who are unfamiliar with it. The article lays out the basic gist — that right now if you take two black holes, one made from the collapse of one type of star, and the second from the collapse of a different type, you … [Link]
Mashable » This male model sacrificed sex for beautiful hair
“It came to a point where not getting laid trumped getting laid off," says Giorgos Tsetis, male model extraordinaire turned hair loss crusader He experienced sexual dysfunction in his early 20s as a result of taking the hair loss preventative Propecia. You wouldn't notice it on the tall, lean Tsetis, now 30, whose hair has a healthy sheen and thickness to … [Link]
Mashable » Life in Malawi's prisons: Overcrowded, filthy and plagued by disease
LILONGWE, Malawi — When Maula prison was first constructed in this east African nation more than 50 years ago, the facility was designed to hold just 800 inmates.But in the years since then, the prison population has exploded. Today, Maula houses 2,650 inmates — many of them Ethiopian migrants, seemingly detained indefinitely in harsh and unsanitary conditions. Maula Prison in Lilongwe, Malawi.As of … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Donates €1 Million To Help Refugees In Need
Mark Wilson writes: The on-going refugee crisis in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East has grabbed hearts and headlines around the world. As European governments argue over who should take in the thousands of desperate people, European citizens have criticized the speed and scale of the help offered, whilst simultaneously donating money, food, and equipment to help those in desperate … [Link]
Mashable » 12 questions to ask yourself before commenting online
Ah, the comments section. It's where the Internet — in all its terrible glory — weighs in on the hottest issues of the day. And after you read a particularly incendiary article, you too may be tempted to weigh in. See also: It's time to end anonymous comments on the Internet Not so fast, champ. Before you leave your magnum opus … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 50% Off APC Performance Surgearrest (11 Outlets + Coax + Splitter Protection) – $19.98
Surge protectors have a limited lifespan, so if you have one that is 10 years old still protecting your equipment, you likely need to change it. So if you need a new surge protector or need to replace an existing you, here’s are two great deals for you: –APC P11VT3 PERFORMANCE SURGEARREST 11 OUTLET W/ Tel2/SPLITTER AND COAX PROTECTION – … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Poetry of Star Wars Compares the Two Trilogies [Video]
George Lucas: “You see the echo of where all is gonna go. It’s like poetry, they rhyme” [whoispablo] The post The Poetry of Star Wars Compares the Two Trilogies [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rude Awakening [Comic]
[Source: Optipess Comics | Like Optipess on Facebook | Follow Optipess on Twitter] The post Rude Awakening [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Sphero’s New Star Wars BB-8 Toy Works [Video]
The folks from uBreakiFIx bought Sphero’s new Star Wars BB-8 toy droid to see how the thing worked, and they took it apart to reveal the inner mechanism of the little guy. Check it out! [Sphero’s Star Wars BB-8 Toy Droid | uBreakiFix] The post How Sphero’s New Star Wars BB-8 Toy Works [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Animated Adventures: Batman V Superman
Yep, that about sums it up. [Stephen Byrne] The post Animated Adventures: Batman V Superman appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » How to hold a kitchen knife without cutting your fingers off
Video: Keith Hopkin, Noah Throop The best way to lose a digit before dinner is by holding the knife the wrong way Grip the handle close to the blade and pinch the blade between your index finger and thumb. Curl your index finger if it's long enough to feel like it might get caught underneath the blade. Get ready to … [Link]
Slashdot » Four Men Arrested Over Million-Dollar MacBook Heist
An anonymous reader writes: In January of 2014, Anton Saljanin was hired to drive 1,195 Apple MacBooks, valued at over $1 million, from a vendor in Massachusetts to a pair of high schools in New Jersey. The day after picking them up, he told police that the truck disappeared overnight while he slept. Later that day, he told police he … [Link]
Mashable » 4 awesome (free) apps that'll pump some life into your job search
You already know that the key to finding a new job involves a combination of laser focus, active networking, fast follow-up, and diligent searching. And you've been hard at work doing them all. Yet, somehow, you still haven't landed your dream job Well, that's about to change. Or, at the very least, the process is about to get a little bit … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Killing Off Nokia's Windows Phone Apps
jfruh writes: As Nokia's smartphone division becomes more fully absorbed into Microsoft, the company is cleaning house and ending some apps and services that Nokia had developed specifically for Windows Phone. Lumia Storyteller, Lumia Beamer, Photobeamer, and Lumia Refocus are photo and video apps that integrate with online services, and those services will be shutting down on October 30. Microsoft … [Link]
Slashdot » US Government's Pirate Movie Bootlegger Gets 24 Months Probation
Solandri writes: Ricardo Taylor, a former supervisor at the U.S. Department of Labor, ran a bootleg DVD operation for seven years, copying DVDs and selling them to other employees via the Department's internal email system. You know — exactly the sort of thing our draconian copyright fines were meant to prevent. He made more than $19,000 from these pirated movie … [Link]
Slashdot » New Release of the Trinity Desktop Environment
mescobal writes: A new release of the Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) is out. TDE is "a computer desktop environment for Unix-like operating systems with a primary goal of retaining the function and form of traditional desktop computers" which translates into a fully functional KDE 3 style Desktop. Something is missing in the new generation of desktop environments, since some people … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Unveils Gear S2, Gear S2 Classic Smartwatches Running Tizen
MojoKid writes: Samsung announced their latest smartwatches the other day, the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic. At a hands-on press event in New York this week, Samsung had the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic up and running. Both of these smartwatches feature 11.4mm-thick casings and 1.2-inch, 360×360 displays that are completely circular, unlike the "flat tire" displays used … [Link]
Mashable » Artist creates beautiful tattoos for women scarred by domestic abuse
Brazilian tattoo artist Flavia Carvalho aims to creatively and beautifully change the way women deal with scarring from domestic violence and mastectomies through her project, "A Pele da Flor," which translates to "Skin of the Flower" Carvalho has been providing beautiful tattoos to women as an artistic way to cover up the scarring for two years now. See also: Woman addresses … [Link]
Mashable » When this chimp whacked a drone, she thought ahead, scientists say
Chimpanzees are apparently not amused by our automated flying technology. After months of reviewing video footage, scientists have determined that a chimp that swatted down a drone in its Netherlands zoo enclosure had actually carefully plotted out the attack ahead of time See also: Chimps don't tolerate drone monkey business According to their analysis, several chimps had armed themselves with … [Link]
Mashable » This app gives you a virtual security guard to walk you home
Some of the best app ideas are also the most obvious, and that's definitely the case with the Companion app The app makes it easy to recruit friends and family to virtually accompany you on your way home at night when you're in areas where you feel less than safe See also: 8 Apps and Gadgets to Keep Track of … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Simply Piano, Skype, Threads and more
With the iPhone 6S just around the corner and a flood of new Apple TV rumors making the rounds, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps See also: 5 crazy predictions for why Apple's iPhone event needs a huge venue Luckily, every weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes a … [Link]
Mashable » After chaos in Hungary, refugees rejoice in Germany, Austria
Thousands of refugees who had been stuck in Hungary for days entered Germany and Austria Saturday, with more expected to arrive Sunday While images of migrants being met by riot police in Greece, Macedonia, Hungary and elsewhere have flooded airwaves and social media in recent weeks, the story out of Germany and Austria on Saturday was one of acceptance and joy. … [Link]
Slashdot » The Politics of Star Trek
smitty_one_each writes: Timothy Sandefur, a lawyer at the Pacific Legal Foundation has written a breezy overview of the politics of the little-known show Star Trek. His thesis: "…the key to Star Trek's longevity and cultural penetration was its seriousness of purpose, originally inspired by creator Gene Roddenberry's science fiction vision. Modeled on Gulliver's Travels, the series was meant as an … [Link]
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