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 » Oregon church parishioners mourn the dead in the wake of mass shooting
Across Roseburg, Oregon, the first Sunday services are being held since a 26-year old gunman shot and killed nine people and injured ten others at Umpqua Community College on October 1 Roseburg, a town of 21,000 in southern Oregon, is a deeply conservative and religious community; if Oregon has a Bible belt, Roseburg lies deeply in its territory. Many citizens have … [Link]
Slashdot » Japan Display Squeezes 8K Resolution Into 17-inch LCD, Cracks 510 PPI At 120Hz
MojoKid writes: By any metric, 8K is an incredibly high resolution. In fact, given that most HD content is still published in 1080p, the same could be said about 4K. 4K packs in four times the pixels of 1080p, while 8K takes that and multiplies it by four once again; we're talking 33,177,600 pixels. We've become accustomed to our smartphones … [Link]
Mashable » An app for rating people — what could possibly go wrong?
Yelp for humans? Yes, that exists now We learned this week about an app called Peeple, where users can review other humans in the same way we review restaurants and hotels online. See also: Peeple is not the worst app idea ever Needless to say, there's a lot that could go wrong with this, and we had to break it … [Link]
Mashable » NASA just released thousands of high-res Apollo mission photos
NASA has just posted thousands of photos taken by Apollo astronauts during their visits to the moon. The space research agency's Project Apollo Archive made a massive update its Flickr account Sunday, adding a trove of more than 8,000 photos taken during Moon missions from 1969 to 1972. See also: 7 Vintage Moon Mission Images for Apollo 11 Anniversary The photo … [Link]
Mashable » Historic flooding has caskets floating to the surface in South Carolina
As South Carolina deals with deadly, 1,000-year flooding caused by Hurricane Joaquin this weekend, a strange, grim effect of the deluge is being felt throughout the area: coffins are surfacing and floating in the floodwaters See also: Unprecedented rains lead to disastrous flooding in South Carolina Photos of the strange phenomenon were posted to social media on Sunday. @wis10 @WRDW caskets … [Link]
Mashable » 21 not-scary Halloween movies for skittish people to marathon
Not everyone wants to deal with nightmares on Halloween. It would be so nice to curl up on the couch with some hot cider and watch a movie that's still chock-full of spooky fun — but doesn't scare the pants off of you every 30 seconds. See also: 10 horror remakes that actually don't suck There are still plenty of ways … [Link]
Slashdot » Desktop Turing-Welchman Bombe Build
An anonymous reader writes: I completed a months long project to build my own version of the Turing-Welchman Bombe. My machine uses a Raspberry Pi2 and an Arduino to drive stepper motors to turn the three output indicator drums and to drive an LCD display, to work like the indicator unit on the real Bombe. Everything was custom made by … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Most Popular APIs Used at Hackathons
Devpost (formerly ChallengePost) is a place where the development community can share software projects, build portfolios and compete in hackathons both in person and online. As part of its debut Rankings Report, Devpost listed the most popular APIs used at student hackathons around the world during 2014/15.
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Slashdot » OpenIndiana Hipster 2015.10: Keeping an Open-Source Solaris Going
An anonymous reader writes: It's been five years since Oracle killed off OpenSolaris while the community of developers are letting it live on with the new OpenIndiana "Hipster" 15.10 release. OpenIndiana 15.10 improves its Python-based text installer as it looks to drop its GUI installer, switches out the Oracle JDK/JRE for OpenJDK, and updates its vast package set. However, there … [Link]
Mashable » 'Downton Abbey' recap: Downton, you’re breaking my heart
Note: This post contains information about the latest episode of Downton Abbey, which has started airing its final season in the UK. American viewers can watch the final season starting Jan. 3 on PBS. I keep thinking about the first season of Downton, and the giddy joy it made me feel — from the set, the characters, the bubbling subplots that … [Link]
Mashable » A case of mistaken Facebook identity leads to a marriage IRL
It’s a match made in Facebook heaven. Back in 2009, Schuyler Benson of South Arkansas opened Facebook using a flip-phone (oh, how times have changed). To his surprise, he found that he was logged into the account of Celeste Zendler, a woman he had never met. See also: 17 years later, ring bearer marries flower girl In 2009 while living in … [Link]
Slashdot » This is not F1 (or NASCAR): High-End Hybrids Race In Texas
Ars Technica takes an in-depth look at some of the tech side of the hybrid racing circuit, in particular the World Endurance Championship . From the article: Hybrid systems are allowed to deploy between 2MJ and 8MJ of energy during a single lap of Le Mans, augmenting the power from an internal combustion engine. Energy can be recovered from up … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram photos show the crazy flooding in South Carolina
As more heavy rain is expected to pummel South Carolina on Sunday, Columbia residents and government agencies have taken to social media to document the severe flooding in the state capital. See also: Unprecedented rains lead to disastrous flooding in South Carolina Below, Mashable rounds up some of the most dramatic social media images in the wake of the flooding. Dam … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2198: The case for Pencil!
The pencil is mightier than the snark! [Link]
Slashdot » Chrome AdBlock Joining Acceptable Ads Program (And Sold To Anonymous Company)
basscomm writes: Hot on the heels of the formation of the independent board to oversee "acceptable ads", users of the popular Chrome ad blocking extension, AdBlock, got notice that AdBlock is participating in the program, and that acceptable ads are being turned on by default. At the bottom of the announcement, buried in the fine print is word that AdBlock … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Master Static Electricity with the Jedi Force Levitator [Video]
Use the power of static electricity to Force Push and Force Pull one of the 8 included mylar force deflectors! I’ve had one of those similar portable Van de Graaff generators in the past, and my kids and I have spent A LOT of time playing with it. It’s a super fun toy and a great way to teach children … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Moment When You Just Want To Game But The World Wont Let You…
One Imgur user just wanted to come home after a long day of work and lose himself in a video game or two. As you can see from the image above, it is quite clear that this is the last thing the universe wanted. Don’t worry, fellow gamer. We feel your pain. We have all been trapped in “update hell” … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When You’re Dating the Internet [Comic]
[Source: Steve Loves Internet] The post When You’re Dating the Internet [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Sleater-Kinney talks fury and friendship at New Yorker Festival
Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss laughed off the idea of Sleater-Kinney being the best rock band in the world at The New Yorker festival on Saturday, but to many — including most occupants of the room — it's true. And the band kind of knows it, too “When we’re on stage playing, I feel like we’re the best band … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Secret Levels in Video Games
There is nothing cooler when you are a kid then when you are gaming and you happen upon a secret level. A level buried within the game that only the most dedicated (or people with subscriptions to EGM) could find. WatchMojo threw together a nice little list about secret levels that will have you smiling with geek nostalgia. The post … [Link]
Mashable » Transform yourself into a superhero for Halloween, starting with your feet
Image: MashableFinally, you have the proper footwear for saving the city. Finding a Halloween costume, or better yet, a good cosplay for Comic-Con, can be both time-consuming and cash-consuming. Luckily, all it takes for a fine pair of footwear for your custom superhero costume is a role of tape (and maybe a friend). See also: How to protect your tech … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nintendo Link’s Shield Backpack
From Thinkgeek: Cram all your books into Link’s Shield Backpack to protect them. It has a padded back and straps (to protect you), and a double zippered closure so you can get to your stuff quick. Because you know it’s dangerous to go alone. 
[Nintendo Link’s Shield Backpack] The post Nintendo Link’s Shield Backpack appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Mashable » UCC survivor says shooter spared a 'lucky one' to send a message
ROSEBURG, Oregon — The gunman who opened fire at an Oregon college killed some of his victims after telling them to crawl across the classroom floor and shot one after saying he would spare her if she begged for her life, according to relatives of students in the classroom. However, Christopher Sean Harper-Mercer spared a student and gave the "lucky one" … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Best Country For Secure Online Hosting?
An anonymous reader writes: I've recently discovered that my hosting company is sending all login credentials unencrypted, prompting me to change providers. Additionally, I'm finally being forced to put some of my personal media library (songs, photos, etc.) on-line for ready access (though for my personal consumption only) from multiple devices and locations… But I simply can't bring myself to … [Link]
Mashable » Unprecedented rains lead to disastrous flooding in South Carolina
Updated at 8:15 p.m. E.T. Biblical amounts of rain continued to pour down onto the Palmetto State Sunday, sending rivers and creeks rising to record levels while smashing longstanding precipitation markers. South Carolina officials have asked all state residents to stay home, unless their home is threatened by floodwaters, and restrict their use of 911 to life-threatening situations only. As waters … [Link]
Mashable » Hummingbird bros share a solo cup of sugar water like good bros should
No hummingbird party is complete without some sweet nectar. Facebook user Bryan Chapman of Mississippi invited all his hummingbird buddies over for some homemade nectar in a red Solo cup. The bright red color attracts the usually elusive birds. The thirsty birds were happy to share, so they definitely deserve a high five — if you can catch them. via … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stylus vs. Ball Ben [Animated Comic]
[Source: Lolnein Comics | Like “Lolnein Comics” on Facebook | Follow “Lolnein” on Twitter] The post Stylus vs. Ball Ben [Animated Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Bird throws coins everywhere, officially derailing everyone's laundry day
Some birds just have money to burn. Eric the bird apparently woke up on the wrong side of the cage this morning. His owner, Sharon Curle, wrote on YouTube that Eric didn't get outside for his walk due to the rain and "everyone suffers." Well, there goes laundry day. Sam Smith's video for Bond song 'Writing's on the Wall' finally … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Indie Games You Might Love on Xbox One in 2016
People always pour their attention and energy into the big budget games, forgetting that some of the smaller indie games can be just as amazing (and in some cases, even more so) than the big games. Here are 5 indie games for Xbox One you should keep your eyes peeled for next year. 5- Videoball 4- Lumo 3- Mayan Death … [Link]
Slashdot » When Fraud Detection Shuts Down Credit Cards Inappropriately
reifman writes: On Sunday, Capital One declined a $280 travel reservation I charged at India-based ClearTrip.com and immediately shut off my card for all transactions until I contacted them by phone. It wasn't the first time that CapitalOne had shut off my card after a single suspect transaction. But, I'd actually purchased from ClearTrip.com using my CapitalOne card on two … [Link]
Mashable » Driving dog and little boy are the most adorable motorheads on the road
Always keep your paws at 10 and 2. Daisy the dog loves to drive little boy Oliver around — or rather, she loves to steer. According to the video description on Youtube, Oliver's mom controls the car's acceleration with a remote while Daisy takes the wheel. Still, Daisy looks like quite the conscientious driver, as long as any cats stay … [Link]
Slashdot » Stolen Patreon User Data Dumped On Internet
After the personal data breach at crowd-funding site Patreon reported a few days ago, there's some worse news: the information isn't just in limbo any more; Patreon reported Saturday that the compromised information has been leaked in the form of a massive data dump. (The slightly good news is that no credit card information was leaked.) 
Read more of this … [Link]
Mashable » Mighty French bulldog chases two bears who snuck into her yard
Never come between a dog and its turf. A small but mighty French bulldog named Jewels in Monrovia, California took on two, 100-pound bears who wandered into her back yard on Friday. See also: Colorado park closes because people can't stop taking selfies with bears MUST WATCH: Two 100-pound bears stroll up to a house in California only to instantly regret … [Link]
Slashdot » Vostochny Launch Building Built To the Wrong Size
schwit1 writes: The Russians have just discovered that their Soyuz 2 rocket does not fit in the building just finished at their new spaceport at Vostochny: "The cutting-edge facility was meant be ready for launches of Soyuz-2 rockets in December, but an unidentified space agency told the TASS news agency late Thursday that the rocket would not fit inside the … [Link]
Mashable » In Pumpkin Spice Twinkies, an explosion of joy
The Philadelphia cheesesteak. The sushi at Sukiyabashi Jiro. The Cronut Some dining experiences catapult the diner's emotions, dreams and long-forgotten memories These are the foods, though few and far between, that remind us why food is about more than just the act of eating Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Twinkies are such a food 
See also: Pumpkin Spice Peeps are here to … [Link]
Slashdot » Hour of Code Kicks Off In Chile With Dog Poop-Themed CS Tutorial
theodp writes: In an interesting contrast to the Disney princess-themed Hour of Code tutorial that 'taught President Obama to code' last December, Chile is kicking off its 2015 Hora del Codigo this week with a top-featured Blockly tutorial that teaches computer science by having kids drag-and-drop blocks of code to pick up dog poop. "Collect all the shit you have … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 70% Off Horror Titles
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 70% off on a large variety of horror titles in many categories. –Up to 70% Off Horror Titles – Zombie Titles –Up to 70% Off Horror Titles – Slashers & Thrillers –Up to 70% Off Horror Titles – Horror Collections/box sets –Up to 70% Off Horror Titles – … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Medieval Monsters: Dueling Dragonflies, Acid-Firing Ants and Jousting Stag Beetles [Video]
From Oliver Mueller: The New Forest of England is an ancient world full of medieval monsters – dueling dragonflies, acid-firing ants and jousting stag beetles. Macro, slow-motion and time-lapse techniques were combined with custom-built equipment to reveal these astonishing lives. This film is the result of 30 days shooting on location during the summer of 2015, plus months of research, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 15 Years Ago, Games Were Fun! [Comic]
[Source: Owl Turd Comic | Like “Owl Turd Comic” on Facebook | Follow “Owl Turd Comic” on Twitter] The post 15 Years Ago, Games Were Fun! [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Halloween Jack and Coke Soda Display [Pic]
A remarkably elaborate “Jack and Coke” soda display at a Target store in the US. [Reddit | Via NA] The post Halloween Jack and Coke Soda Display [Pic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » What to watch (and what to skip) from the 'Saturday Night Live' premiere
Saturday Night Live is American comedy's most revered franchise, a reliable laugh machine that's launched dozens of names to stardom over the past 40 years… even though the show itself is, and always has been, famously uneven. For every sketch that hits, there's one that falls flat; for every classic character, there's one who failed to make an impact. But wouldn't … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Beetlejuice Lamps Look Otherworldly! [Pics]
Etsy seller Omulamp makes all sorts of unique lamps, but among those he has for sale, I have to say that these Beetlejuice themed lamps are my favorite! 
[Omulamp] The post These Beetlejuice Lamps Look Otherworldly! [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Legionnaires' Bacteria Reemerges In Previously Disinfected Cooling Towers
schwit1 writes with the New York Times' unsettling report that 15 water-cooling towers in the Bronx that this week tested positive for Legionnaires' disease had been disinfected less than two months ago. From the NYT: After an outbreak of the disease killed 12 people in July and August in the South Bronx, the city required every building with cooling towers, … [Link]
Mashable » 10 incredible dioramas that will make your second grade head spin
To make a diorama, one needs an artistic vision, unlimited patience and a penchant for controlling small decorative objects. While many of us have had to make one of these petite 3D models for school, our poorly crafted papier-mâché volcanos with glitter glue don't compare with the professionally made dioramas below. See also: 9 Incredible Science Projects by Brilliant Kids Strange … [Link]
Mashable » This startup uses photography to empower women around the world
Bonnie Chiu has used photography to express herself for as long as she can remember. But it was a chance encounter with a group of teenage girls in Istanbul, Turkey, that changed the way the 22-year-old looked at the art forever. Despite speaking different languages, Chiu and the teenagers were able to bond over their fascination with her camera. "I realized … [Link]
Mashable » Group behind cereal cafe protest cancels action at London's Jack the Ripper museum
LONDON — The group behind a widely reported anti-gentrification protest at a cereal cafe cancelled a planned demonstration today at the Jack the Ripper Museum in London's East End, citing concerns over heavy police presence. Class War said on its Facebook page: "We believe the police are intending to make large scale arrests tomorrow – egged on by a press campaign … [Link]
Mashable » This 1962 drag race looks like a movie set
Racers work on a 1962 Dodge Dart in the pit at the NHRA Winternationals Drag Race.Image: The Enthusiast Network/Getty ImagesDrag racing — pitting two cars against each other in a flat-out quarter-mile sprint — first emerged in the 1930s as an underground pastime among motor aficionados and rebellious teens on the salt flats and back roads of California.After World War II, … [Link]
Mashable » How one Paris startup is becoming an Uber for people with disabilities
When visiting Florida earlier this year, Parisian Charlotte de Vilmorin — who has been in a wheelchair her entire life — was desperately searching for a car adapted for people with disabilities. She finally found one, but soon discovered how expensive it was to rent — for 10 days, it cost her approximately $1,000. "It's very difficult to get around when … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Legacy' London Car Hire Companies Lawyer Up Against Uber
An anonymous reader writes with The Stack's report that: The London Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA) has engaged a major firm of lawyers to present its case against Uber in the UK capital, citing lack of continuous insurance checks, Uber's tax avoidance practices and even 'loitering' Uber drivers as reasons to impose regulations which would eliminate Uber's competitive advantage in … [Link]
Mashable » 20 are feared dead in 'apocalyptic' floods along French Riviera
UPDATED: 9:45 a.m. ET Twenty people are feared dead in the aftermath of a severe storm that swept across French Riviera on Saturday and Sunday morning, inundating streets in Cannes and surrounding towns. French President Francois Hollande said in a statement that people were found dead in the towns of Cannes, Biot, Golfe-Juan and Mandelieu-la-Napoule. He said the rains also caused … [Link]
Slashdot » Michigan Mammoth May Have Been Butchered By Humans
Forbes reports that a mammoth recently unearthed in rural Michigan includes evidence that the animal was butchered for food: From the article: A small stone that could potentially be a cutting tool was also found with the mammoth bones. To confirm that this animal was butchered by humans, researchers will examine the bones for cut marks that would indicate people … [Link]
Mashable » From B-school to Airbnb: Why MBAs should consider working for startups
From an outside perspective, it may seem like job seekers with MBAs and startup culture are ill-suited for one another. Employees with MBAs are often more expensive than their non-MBA counterparts, and may have high expectations of stability and a hefty paycheck from their first job post-B school. On the other hand, teams at startups tend to think of themselves as … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton meets her soul sister, a bartender named Val, and sings on SNL
Hillary Clinton took on the role of Val the bartender on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live. Val dished out advice to her caricature, played by Kate McKinnon, fist bumped, sang "Lean on Me" and then disappeared. But before vanishing — leaving behind a single, practical brown pump — she showered her alter ego with compliments. Hillary looks so young! … [Link]
Mashable » A new record for Star Wars fandom: A spaceship model goes for $450,000
In case you thought there was a price limit on Star Wars fandom, think again. An unnamed bidder just spent $450,000 on a miniature model of the blockade runner vehicle flown by Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Reuters reported On the block as part of three days of bidding on Hollywood artifacts, it's the largest price … [Link]
Mashable » A Virgin plane drew a giant trophy in the sky for the AFL grand final
The Australian Football League (AFL) grand final is one of the biggest events on Australia's sporting calendar, so organisers and sponsors were definitely not going to let spectators go home un-entertained on Saturday, whether on the ground or in the sky There was the excitement of the game for Hawks fans, at least, as the Hawthorn team emerged victorious over the … [Link]
Slashdot » Apollo-Era Photos Now Up at NASA's Flickr Account, In High-Res
Boing Boing reports that NASA has uploaded to its Flickr account 8400 photographs from the agency's Apollo days — "just about every image captured by Apollo astronauts on lunar missions." The astronauts were shooting with some very nice cameras, and the results are worth seeing at 1800dpi. Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Mashable » Here we go again: UCC shooting adds to a grisly tally
Umpqua Community College Shooting: 10 dead, at least half a dozen injured, lives destroyed: countless. Here we go again. Did you know America’s Safe Schools Week begins Oct. 19? You probably didn’t. I know this because I work as an activist to prevent gun violence. I’m one of thousands upon thousands of victims of gun violence who decided to do something … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Hipstamatic, Kibo, InstaSnoop and more
With Google unveiling two new Chromecasts and the newest additions to its Nexus lineup, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Apple OS X El Capitan review: A more refined Mac experience Every weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes Hipstamatic's new reboot, a balloon-themed … [Link]
Mashable » Amber Rose leads 'SlutWalk,' a march for women's rights
Model Amber Rose took to the streets again, this time in downtown Los Angeles, to send a message about female empowerment and gender inequality. Dressed in a lacy black number, she strutted her stuff Saturday with hundreds of others for the so-called SlutWalk. The event was created to promote "a zero tolerance policy on all hateful language, racism, sexism, ableism, fat-shaming, … [Link]
Mashable » Tourists in Japan could get robot translators starting next year
Japanese companies looking to reach foreign visitors could soon get some help from robots. Kinki Nippon Tourist is partnering with Japanese technology firm FueTrek to make robot translators a reality. Beginning early next year, the companies plan to offer small robots, tablet computers and wearable devices that would be able to translate several languages between foreigners and locals, according to TTG … [Link]
Mashable » Doctor Who Episode 3 review: All your base are belong to ghosts
This review contains spoilers for Doctor Who Season 9 Episode 3: Under the Lake. If any readers are wondering why this headline defies grammar, click here. Ah, bases. Is there anything the Doctor and his TARDIS love more than a good base? Probably not. Ever since the show was forced to deal with slimmer budgets in the late 1960s, Doctor Who … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch game lets you save ‘The Martian’ from your wrist
This season's sci-fi movie hit centered around saving the life of a scientist stranded on Mars now has an accompanying Apple Watch game The Martian: Bring Him Home puts you in the role of a NASA worker who has the only contact with stranded astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon). See also: The science of 'The Martian': What checks out (and … [Link]
Slashdot » Inside the Spaceflight of 'The Martian'
benonemusic writes: Science writer Michael Greshko partnered with a team of scientists and engineers to explore the spacecraft and mission plans in The Martian (novel and movie), down to the rescue plan itself. Incorporating the help of Andy Weir, the novel's author, he comes up with a calendar of events for The Martian, explores the hazards of going back to … [Link]
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