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 » The competition where sheepdogs show off their best moves
I was up before dawn.A couple guys in dirty pickup trucks left the motel parking lot with me. After traveling together for a few miles they turned off, likely headed to a fracking job site. I kept going, winding through the mountains and watched the sun come up. I arrived just as day broke and immediately noticed two things: RV’s and … [Link]
Slashdot » Edward SnowdenTalks Alien Communications With Neil deGrasse Tyson
An anonymous reader writes: Edward Snowden, the former contractor who leaked National Security Agency secrets publicly in 2013, is now getting attention for an odd subject: aliens. In a podcast interview with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Snowden suggested that alien communications might be encrypted so well that humans trying to eavesdrop on extraterrestrials would have no idea they were hearing … [Link]
Mashable » The iPhone 6S Plus bend test you've been waiting for
This time last year, Apple geeks were losing their minds over #BendGate. (As a refresher: #BendGate was when everyone freaked out over reports that the iPhone 6 Plus could bend if a user sat down with the phone in his or her back pocket.) Fast forward to September 2015, when the new 6S Plus became available. Its release begs the … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Password Chef, Ledge, Spherify and more
With the new iPhones finally arriving and two new Nexus handsets just around the corner, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: iPhone 6S review: Is this upgrade for you? Every weekend, we round up our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app to help you create (and remember) better passwords, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Twitter's Button Design Updates May Affect API Use
Twitter announced upcoming tweaks to its Tweet and Follow buttons. The changes are primarily stylistic in nature; however, the API changes involved may impact certain developers' use of Twitter APIs. Both buttons will change color schemes with white text on top of a dark blue background. Further, the Tweet button will lose the share counter currently displayed beside the button. … [Link]
Slashdot » EPA To Overhaul Emissions Testing In the Wake of VW Cheating
New submitter kheldan writes with this snippet from The Consumerist: A week after ordering Volkswagen to recall 500,000 vehicles that contain "defeat devices" designed to cheat emissions tests, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would overhaul its compliance processes to ensure vehicles meet standards not only in controlled environments but in real-world driving conditions, and adds What may be the … [Link]
Mashable » Iran vows to sue Saudi Arabia over deadly hajj stampede
Iran on Saturday vowed to take international legal action against Saudi Arabia's rulers over the crush of Muslim pilgrims at this year's hajj, which killed at least 769 people, including 136 Iranians. The pilgrims suffocated or were trampled to death Thursday when two massive crowds converged on a narrow street, in the worst disaster to occur during the annual pilgrimage in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Hetfield the Cat Mashes Garfield and Metallica [Comics]
“Hetfield the Cat” is a new Comic by artist Jimmy Two Hands that mashes up Garfield and Metallica, and I have to say, the result is quite amusing. [Source: Hetfield] The post Hetfield the Cat Mashes Garfield and Metallica [Comics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tom Hardy as Wolverine [Fan Art + Video]
When Hugh Jackman retires as Wolverine, Tom Hardy needs to take over the role. Just look at the amazing illustration above by digital artist Boss Logic. Also, check out the video below where Mr. Jackman tells MTV that he thinks the man would be totally perfect as Wolverine. [Source: Boss Logic on Twitter] The post Tom Hardy as Wolverine [Fan … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bill Nye: The Science Against Anti-Abortion Legislation
The Science Guy argues that most anti-abortion legislation is derived from outdated beliefs that predate smart science by fifty centuries. [Big Think] The post Bill Nye: The Science Against Anti-Abortion Legislation appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Don't Worry, That Blimp Isn't Watching You Much
According to the Baltimore Sun, and despite claims by its maker Raytheon that the system is "performing well right now," the expensive tethered-blimp observatory called JLENS (for "Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System") seems to be mostly a boondoggle. The report focuses on the JLENS installation that was launched in Maryland last year. The Sun makes … [Link]
Mashable » 7 stellar foods to eat during Sunday's rare lunar eclipse
Let’s party like we won't have another chance to do so for 18 years! After all, an extremely rare lunar eclipse will happen Sunday night and if you're the type to want a late-night snack, you might as well make it thematic, right? See also: A rare supermoon total lunar eclipse will rise Sunday So many things are going on with … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Most Popular Games to Speedrun
The speedrun has increased in popularity among gamers big time in the last decade or so. For the one of you who doesn’t know what that is, that’s when someone tries to beat a game in the shortest time possible. Some games make it a lot easier than others. These ten seem to be the most popular games to speedrum … [Link]
Mashable » Fetty Wap in stable condition after motorcycle accident in New Jersey
This story was last updated at 9:18 p.m. ET with confirmation from a representative. Fetty Wap was involved in a motorcycle incident on Saturday in Paterson, New Jersey, a representative for the rapper confirmed to Mashable. He was treated at a local hospital and is in stable condition See also: Say 'Hey, what's up? Hello' to Fetty Wap's debut album, streaming … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superbet: When Superheroes and Villains Meet the Alphabet
Superbet is a Superhero/villain themed alphabet created by Designer Simon Koay. For those interested, you can purchase each of the individual letter and have them printed on a mug, phone case, etc, or you can buy the whole thing as a print over at Society6. A – Captain America B – Batman C – Cyclops D – Daredevil E – … [Link]
Slashdot » Dr Who Detective Philip Morris Hints At More Rediscovered Episodes
BigBadBus writes: In late 2013, Philip Morris announced that he had found 9 missing episodes of 1960s Dr.Who, which completed the 1968 story "Enemy of the World" and most of "The Web of Fear." He has now gone on record to talk about the only episode of these stories that he didn't find — namely part 3 of "Web of … [Link]
Mashable » A sick dog's heartwarming road to recovery
When caretakers at Animal Aid Unlimited, India came across a sickly dog sitting on the side of the road, they took him in with the hopes of giving the animal a second chance Initially, the dehydrated dog suffered from a severe case of mange. But after just 10 days of treatment, his skin had fully healed. And after almost of … [Link]
Slashdot » Recalc Or Die: Excel 1.0 Developers Celebrate Their Baby's 30th Birthday
theodp writes: This weekend, reports GeekWire, many of the original Excel team members are getting together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the software's release. "We certainly ripped some stuff off," acknowledged Microsoft Excel 1.0 lead developer Doug Klunder, "but we also did some things that nobody else had done at the time and probably hasn't done since — some … [Link]
Mashable » Banksy's Dismaland brings $30 million tourism boom to small British town
An anarchic amusement park by street artist Banksy that mocked capitalism and consumer culture has brought an economic boom to a faded British seaside town. Banksy's Dismaland "bemusement park" transformed a derelict outdoor swimming pool in Weston-Super-Mare into a macabre parody of a theme park, complete with a derelict castle, a dead Cinderella and a Grim Reaper in a bumper car. … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift and Steven Tyler perform 'I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing'
Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour thus far has proven to be a never-ending carousel of musical icon after musical icon, featuring artists that range from Joan Baez and Alanis Morissette to Fetty Wap and Selena Gomez Friday night's performance in Swift's adopted hometown of Nashville, Tennessee was no exception. The crowd lost its cool when the pop star brought "absolute … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Free eBook: Maximize Your Memory (A $14.99 Value!)
Today, we’ve got another free eBook for you guys: Maximize Your Memory (A $14.99 value, available for a limited time!) Learn how to read faster and retain more, never forget names or number and improve your score on tests. Each of us has the ability to develop and improve our minds in amazing ways. All you need is motivation, an … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nothing [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Robocop: Mall Security [Video]
Robocop tries his hand at being a mall cop. It’s not good for him. Or the mall. [SamMacaroni] The post Robocop: Mall Security [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Paralyzed Man Uses Own Brainwaves To Walk Again — No Exoskeleton Required
Zothecula writes: A man suffering complete paralysis in both legs has regained the ability to walk again using electrical signals generated by his own brain. Unlike similar efforts that have seen paralyzed subjects walk again by using their own brainwaves to manually control robotic limbs, the researchers say this is the first time a person with complete paralysis in both … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis as 'Rocky' is all you need to celebrate the papal visit
On Saturday morning, New York City bid farewell to His Holiness as Pope Francis headed south to Philadelphia. There's no better way to welcome the Pope to the city of brotherly love than to pay tribute to another Philly icon: Rocky Balboa. See also: Pope Francis comes to America: Follow his trip This clip from Vine user PopeIsHope is very real, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Fantastic Nidalee (League of Legends) Cosplay by Oki-Cospi [Pics]
A fantastic set of photos by photographer Kings Cosplay featuring Oki-Cospi sporting her gorgeous Nidalee outfit. Model and costume: Oki-Cospi Photography: Kings Cosplay The post Fantastic Nidalee (League of Legends) Cosplay by Oki-Cospi [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Kendall, Gigi and Jourdan sizzle for H&M x Balmain ad campaign
Fans of H&M's designer collaborations got a little taste of the retailer's next big partnership: luxury label Balmain. On Friday, the company released its campaign images, which include fashion's hottest it girls, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Jourdan Dunn See also: Balmain confirmed as H&M's next big collaborator Balmain's creative director wanted to ensure the advertisements captured the essence of the … [Link]
Slashdot » How To Clean the Cruft Left By a Windows 10 Upgrade
MojoKid writes: Microsoft may have given you a free Windows 10 upgrade but it's not without some left over file clutter that some folks don't realize is left on a system after migration. It's not rocket science but there are a few key strategies to tidy up the file bloat an OS migration can sometimes leave behind and to further … [Link]
Mashable » Shaq DJ'ed at TomorrowWorld, and sadly, his stage name wasn't Shaq Fu
CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, Georgia — Like standing beside tinier opponents on a basketball court, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal towered over spectators at TomorrowWorld, where the 7-foot-1 athlete DJ'ed a set at the House Of Books stage on Friday Known widely just as Shaq, he used a different name on the roster. Out of his many nicknames — Shaq Fu, Superman, Shaq Daddy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Superman’s Underpants [Comic]
[Source: Kerry Callen] The post Superman’s Underpants [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Five adventures to try in southern Thailand
From rock climbing to snorkeling, southern Thailand offers a range of adventures and the opportunity to experience its natural beauty in different ways. Read more…More about Travel, Thailand, Lifestyle, Travel Leisure, and Southeast Asia [Link]
Slashdot » FTC Begins Investigating Google For Antitrust Violations Over "Home Screen Advantage"
The New York Times reports that the regulators of the Federal Trade Commission have a new target at Google: Android. Specifically, according to "two people involved in the [preliminary] inquiry," the FTC is looking askance at how Google treats its other software products and services (like Maps) in relation to the mobile OS. While Android itself can be bundled on … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Today is BATMAN DAY! Save Big on Batman Games and Items!
Amazon has an some pretty AWESOME deal today for Batman Day! Here are a few ot them! –Save 40% on Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4 or XBox One) + Get a $5 DLC Credit (PS4 Only) –Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology, 1989-1997 (4 Movies) – $64.99 $17.49 (73% Off) Also, if you scroll down the Batman Day page on Amazon, you’ll … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » HOW TO: Build an Awesome Ghostbusters Ghost Trap For $25
To celebrate the new GhostBusters Movie, Dustin McLean from DIY Prop Shop shows us how to build a Ghostbusters ghost trap using nothing but cardboard and gaffer tape for about $25. Who You Gonna Call? [AWE me] The post HOW TO: Build an Awesome Ghostbusters Ghost Trap For $25 appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Eco-conscious car buyers aren't ready to forgive Volkswagen
“Clean Diesel." That's the line Volkswagen used to market its diesel cars in the U.S. VW promised to let owners have their cake and eat it too, attracting a bit of a cult following in doing so. In its February 2010 review of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI — the first model year for the new four-cylinder diesel in the U.S. … [Link]
Mashable » 8 things we learned on the set of Trevor Noah's revamped 'Daily Show'
Right now, South African comedian Trevor Noah may be both the most and least envied man in show business. Most of his peers would kill to get the platform he'll officially command on Monday, when the first episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah debuts on Comedy Central. At the same time, they must be relieved that they won't face … [Link]
Mashable » We read the hot new 400-page Trump biography so you don't have to
The hottest biography of the week on Amazon belongs to Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Michael D'Antonio, who has waded into the murky waters of all things Donald Trump and swum back with a 400-page report. Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success (St. Martin's Press) is one of those hefty tomes that seeks to say something new about the American … [Link]
Mashable » Pussy Riot provides the soundtrack to the final days of Banksy's Dismaland
LONDON — Banksy's Dismaland "bemusement park" is almost finished, and it's not going out quietly. Pussy Riot, De La Soul, Damon Albarn and Kate Tempest performed at a masked ball at the park Friday night. Banksy apparently asked for everyone to wear masks so the mysterious artist himself could attend the event and blend in, reported the Cheddar Valley Gazette. See … [Link]
Slashdot » Brain-Controlled (Inflatable) Shark Attack
the_newsbeagle writes: This is a parlor trick, not neuroscience," writes this DIY brain hacker — but it sure is a nifty trick. The hacker put electrodes on his scalp, fed the resulting EEG data into a specialized processor that makes sense of brain signals, and modified the remote control for a helium-filled shark balloon. Soon, he and his buddies were … [Link]
Mashable » A photographer's journey through the Himalayas with the Van Gujjar nomads
HIMALAYAS — Every spring, as the snow begins to melt in the Himalayan mountains, the Van Gujjar start walking.The nomadic tribe, originally from the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, have spread out across the range in search of rich forests and meadows for their cattle.Each family gets a permit from the forest department to live inside a particular forest for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars AT-AT Walker and Dewback Dog Costumes
Turn your dog into an AT-AT Walker or a Dewback with these officially-licensed Star Wars dog costumes from Thinkgeek! These are just what you need to stop everyone you come across and make them marvel at how cute your dog is. –Star Wars AT-AT Walker Dog Costume –Star Wars Dewback Dog Costume The post Star Wars AT-AT Walker and Dewback … [Link]
Mashable » The Pope Francis guide to practicing capitalism without hating yourself
“We have created new idols," Pope Francis wrote in 2013. "The worship of the Golden Calf of old has returned in a new and ruthless guise in the idolatry of money and the dictatorship of an impersonal economy lacking a truly human purpose. The worldwide crisis affecting finance and the economy lays bare their imbalances and, above all, their lack of … [Link]
Mashable » Get your yolk without having to break a few eggs
Stop being afraid of your mom's cookbook and embrace recipes that call for egg yolks, like hollandaise, custard and more Carefully crack the egg into a bowl. Gently extract the yolk with your fingers and there you go. Note that if you want to use the egg whites, simply let the whites drip through your fingers into the bowl and … [Link]
Slashdot » Meet the Michael Jordan of Sport Coding
pacopico writes: Gennady Korotkevich — aka Tourist — has spent a decade ruling the world of sport coding. He dominates TopCoder, Codeforces and just about every tournament sponsored by the likes of Google and Facebook. Bloomberg has profiled Korotkevich's rise through the sport coding ranks and taken a deep look at what makes this sport weirdly wonderful. The big takeaway … [Link]
Mashable » Breathtaking photos of the world's vulnerable coral reefs
An ominous spike in global ocean temperatures are threatening some of our most cherished underwater ecosystems. Coral reef communities — from the Great Barrier Reef to the Caribbean — could be victims of the third recorded global coral bleaching event on record, fueled by a combination of a strong El Niño and manmade global warming Coral bleaching occurs when waters reach … [Link]
Mashable » Sydney Central Station evacuated after fire breaks out at Hungry Jack's
More than 1,000 people were evacuated from Sydney's central train station Saturday evening after a fire started at a Hungry Jack's fast-food restaurant in the station's concourse and spread up four floors. It took 40 firefighters to bring the blaze under control after the alarm went off at about 6 p.m. The station has reopened and no injuries have been reported. … [Link]
Mashable » Railway guns: When normal artillery didn't cut it
c. 1918An artillery unit poses on a massive railway gun in France.Image: Buyenlarge/Getty ImagesMounting heavy artillery on mobile railroad cars was first proposed by Russian Gustav Kori in 1847, and was first used in combat in the American Civil War.When World War I began, France and Germany appropriated naval cannons and coastal defense batteries and deployed them to the front via … [Link]
Slashdot » Fukushima: 1,600 Dead From Evacuation Stress
seven of five writes: The NYT reports that radiation-related hysteria and mistakes have cost the lives of nearly 1,600 Japanese since the Fukushima disaster. The panic to evacuate, not the radiation itself, led to poor choices such as moving hospital intensive care patients from hospitals to emergency quarters. The government's perception of radiation exposure risk, rather than the actual risk … [Link]
Mashable » BBC journalist is sexually harassed during report on sexual harassment
LONDON — BBC East Midlands Today reporter Sarah Teale certainly didn't need too go far to find sources for her story on sexual harassment on city streets. She was filming her story on a street in Nottingham when her point was made for her. See also: London Tube urges women to text reports of sexual harassment "An online study showed a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Dailyl API RoundUp: Bower, Tapglue, 42matters, SureDone, DataMethods
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples. [Link]
Slashdot » Intelligent System Hunts Out Malware Hidden In Shortened URLs
An anonymous reader writes: Computer scientists at a group of UK universities are developing a system to detect malicious code in shortened URLs on Twitter. The intelligent system will be stress-tested during the European Football Championships next summer, on the basis that attackers typically disguise links to malicious servers in a tweet about an exciting part of an event to … [Link]
Mashable » Vertu's new luxury phone gets you into exclusive events
By now, we know phones are more than just phones. You've got your apps, your browsers, your 3D Touch. What about a luxury phone that represents your elite lifestyle? British luxury phone brand Vertu announced the New Signature Touch on Thursday. Depending on which one you get, from the jet calf model to the pure jet red gold, it starts at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Free eBook: Maximize Your Memory (A $14.99 Value!)
Today, we’ve got another free eBook for you guys: Maximize Your Memory (A $14.99 value, available for a limited time!) Learn how to read faster and retain more, never forget names or number and improve your score on tests. Each of us has the ability to develop and improve our minds in amazing ways. All you need is motivation, an … [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome For Android's Incognito Mode Saves Some of the Sites You Visit
An anonymous reader writes: A newly found bug in Google Chrome for Android means incognito mode really isn't as locked-down as it's designed to be. Some sites you visit while using the privacy feature are still saved, and can be retrieved simply by opening the browser's settings. Google Chrome for Android has had incognito mode since February 2012. Here is … [Link]
Mashable » How industry leaders think we should tackle climate change
The issue of climate change is now on the front lines of international politics. You might even say 2015 was the year that climate moved from a political and economic issue to one grounded in morals and ethics, with Pope Francis weighing in on global warming policy. See also: How thought leaders are working to achieve 'Global Goals' This year’s Social … [Link]
Mashable » Top knots may not cause hair loss, but definitely cause freakouts
In a twist sure to send a chill down any hipster bro's spine, rumors are swirling that the hairstyle known as the top knot may lead to hair loss. But before bros start lopping off their beloved buns, let's take a deep breath and consider that there is no hard scientific evidence that this is true. Rather, the commotion began when … [Link]
Mashable » Why Twitter is going to the polls
As you may have noticed this week, Twitter has started experimenting with a new feature that allows users to poll their followers But if you haven't seen the feature enabled on your account, it's probably because you're not one of the select Twitter employees or verified accounts deemed important enough to try it out. The polls are a native feature — … [Link]
Slashdot » Why NASA's Road To Mars Plan Proves That It Should Return To the Moon First
MarkWhittington writes: NASASpaceFlight.com published the results of current NASA thinking concerning what needs to be launched and when to support a crewed mission to Phobos and two crewed missions to the Martian surface between 2033 and 2043. The result is a mind-numbingly complex operation involving dozens of launches to cis-lunar space and Mars using the heavy lift Space Launch System. … [Link]
Mashable » Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook dining at top table for White House China state dinner
A powerhouse lineup of Hollywood, diplomacy and big business made the guest list for President Barack Obama's lavish dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping. From "Empire" creator Lee Daniels to Disney CEO Bob Iger, from diplo-eminence Henry Kissinger to uber-philanthropist David Rubenstein, the attendees represented the Obamas' effort to bring together an A-team of luminaries for Xi at the culminating event … [Link]
Mashable » Ford's 2017 Super Duty trucks redefine tough tech
For decades, the full-size truck market was a virtual blast from the past, utilizing technologies pioneered in the early 20th century. The steel-bodied leviathans were designed to get the job done — and little else. Heck, heavy-duty trucks didn't even offer air bags a few years ago, let alone color touchscreens. The 2017 Ford Super Duty line of full-size trucks … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Doctor Who Missy Figures Released
A UK site is releasing two limited edition Missy figures from Doctor Who. The one with the purple outfit certainly captures that whole “evil Mary Poppins” vibe. The post Doctor Who Missy Figures Released appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
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