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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 » Scream with laughter at 23 haunted house reactions

Sunday 11 October 23:35:49 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-10-09-at-5.11.28-pmFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s haunted house season — our annual reminder that fear is always lurking around the corner. And if you're too scared to traipse through a haunted house yourself, there's always good old schadenfreudeNightmares Fear Factory, a famously terrifying haunted house in Niagara Falls, Canada, has just released its annual list of Fear Pics, featuring thrill-seekers who got a few more spooks … [Link]

Slashdot » Hundreds of Southwest Flights Delayed By Online Booking Problems

Sunday 11 October 23:28:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A technology problem delayed hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights Sunday while the airline checked-in passengers manually at airports. Around 300 flights had been delayed as of Sunday afternoon. In a statement on its website, Southwest said intermittent technical issues "are impacting website performance in creating new bookings and requiring us to process some customers manually as … [Link]

Mashable » A photographer's 20-year exploration of Haitian Voudou

Sunday 11 October 23:25:05 UTC 2015

VoodooFeed-tw Feed-fbThe first time I saw a Vodou ceremony I was thrilled. Now, after more than 20 years photographing in Haiti, I guess one could say that I am hooked on it. That may be the only way to explain why I have gone back to Haiti more than 100 times over the past two decades. It’s Vodou, the people, the music, the dance … [Link]

Mashable » Online booking glitch delays hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights

Sunday 11 October 22:48:39 UTC 2015

Sthwstw3Feed-tw Feed-fbSouthwest Airlines says hundreds of flights have been delayed by technical issues that are forcing it to check in some customers manually at airports and are causing long lines. The Dallas-based company is asking travelers to arrive at least two hours before their scheduled departures as the problems that began Sunday morning continue into the evening. It is also asking customers … [Link]

Slashdot » Cryptome Accidentally Leaks Its Own Visitor IP Addresses

Sunday 11 October 22:13:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with this Daily Dot story about an accidental leak of user info from Cryptome. Cryptome, the Internet's oldest document-exposure site, inadvertently leaked months worth of its own IP logs and other server information, potentially exposing details about its privacy-conscious users. The data, which specifically came from the Cartome sub-directory on Cryptome.org, according to Cryptome co-creator John … [Link]

Mashable » This artist transforms Bratz dolls into empowering role models

Sunday 11 October 21:55:11 UTC 2015

Frida-kahloFeed-tw Feed-fbBratz dolls are hardly realistic role models for young girls — but artist Wendy Tsao is determined to transform those same dolls into real-life female heroes to inspire young girls Tsao expertly removes the heavy makeup from the dolls, and adds some homemade touches to create dolls modeled after real women such as Frida Kahlo, J.K. Rowling, and Malala Yousafzai See … [Link]

Slashdot » How To Enable Cortana On the Xbox One Experience Preview

Sunday 11 October 21:09:00 UTC 2015

MojoKid writes: Part of Microsoft's strategy to unite different devices to a single ecosystem means offering the same services and features across the board. One of those features is Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant, which is available on Windows 10. It will also be available for the Xbox One, though not until sometime next year, at least officially. Don't feel like … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2015 Cosplay in Pictures – Saturday [Gallery]

Sunday 11 October 20:55:44 UTC 2015

Yesterday was the biggest day at New York Comic Con 2015, and unfortunately, our last. Here are our final pictures of the con for your viewing pleasure! Many thanks to Rich from Aggressive Comix for covering the event for us! Please note that if you’ve missed our photos from Friday, be sure to check ’em out right here The post … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Top 10 Coolest (And Dangerous!) Beasts of Star Wars [Infographic]

Sunday 11 October 20:53:06 UTC 2015

A fun infographic listig 10 of the coolest and most dangerous beasts of the Star Wars universe according to the folks over at purecostumes.com. [Source: PureCostumes.com] The post The Top 10 Coolest (And Dangerous!) Beasts of Star Wars [Infographic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Doors – “Break on Through”: The Oldschool Computer Hardware Remix

Sunday 11 October 20:52:58 UTC 2015

The Doors’ “Break on Through” performed by old computer hardware. The video features two versions of the song: one with DECTalk vocals (starting at 2:20) and one without. DECTalk is same speech synthesizer Stephen Hawking used back in the 80’s. [bd594] The post The Doors – “Break on Through”: The Oldschool Computer Hardware Remix appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Tetris Storage Benches

Sunday 11 October 20:51:56 UTC 2015

Etsy seller Cromaleon made this fantastic set of Tetris storage benches using faux leather and wood, and I have to say, I’d totally see these in my basement’s living room. Just don’t stack them so they all fit neatly with one another though, they might all disappear. [Set of 5 pieces of tetris-shaped Storage Benches] The post WANT: Tetris Storage … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Evolution of the Batmobile: From 1941 to 2016 [Infographic]

Sunday 11 October 20:50:58 UTC 2015

Even though the first official Batmobile made its appearance in 1966, the convertible crusader was the first vehicle Batman used in 1941. The car certainly changed quite a lot since then! My favorite is probably the version used in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. [Source: bookmygarage.com] The post The Evolution of the Batmobile: From 1941 to 2016 [Infographic] appeared first on … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2014 Cosplay in Pictures – Saturday [Gallery]

Sunday 11 October 20:42:44 UTC 2015

Yesterday was the biggest day at New York Comic Con 2015, and unfortunately, our last. Here are our final pictures of the con for your viewing pleasure! Many thanks to Rich from Aggressive Comix for covering the event for us! Please note that if you’ve missed our photos from Friday, be sure to check ’em out right here The post … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Melting POP: An Amazing Chocolate Cake Zoetrope That Pays Homage to Pop Culture [Video]

Sunday 11 October 20:35:39 UTC 2015

“Melting POP” is an amazing chocolate cake zoetrope that pays tribute to pop culture by French by artist Alexandre Dubosc. The complexity behind this one is absolutely mind blowing, so be sure to check it out! [Alexandre DUBOSC] The post Melting POP: An Amazing Chocolate Cake Zoetrope That Pays Homage to Pop Culture [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]

Mashable » The worst blockbuster of 2015 is also its biggest box office bomb

Sunday 11 October 20:18:12 UTC 2015

Pan.bomb_Feed-tw Feed-fbLOS ANGELES — Sorry, Fantastic Four and Tomorrowland — there’s a new top of the flops. With just $15.5 million in opening-weekend box domestic office receipts against an estimated $150 million budget, Pan is the unofficial biggest bomb of 2015, recovering just 10.3% of its production cost in its home debut By comparison, Fantastic Four recovered 22% of its pricetag at … [Link]

Mashable » The best scenes from New York Comic Con are a testament to the power of imagination

Sunday 11 October 20:10:12 UTC 2015

Ap_853446390120Feed-tw Feed-fb“Holy smokes, Batman. Let's take a selfie." While those words may not have been actually said at New York Comic Con this weekend, posing for photos with extravagantly detailed costumes very much was one of the most popular activities of the three-day event. In a world where capped cosplayers roamed in thousands, and one where "emergency costume technicians" exist, the scene … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Where Hydra Gets Their Stooges [Comic]

Sunday 11 October 20:00:58 UTC 2015

Artist Byron Mosley takes a look at the “grey area” of stories with this comic strip that explores where an organization such as Hydra might get their stooges. No one is entirely good or bad after all, we’re all shades of grey in the end. [Source: Byron Mosley Comics] The post Where Hydra Gets Their Stooges [Comic] appeared first on … [Link]

Slashdot » Kaspersky Fixes Bug That Allowed Attackers To Block Windows Update & Others

Sunday 11 October 20:00:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with this story at Softpedia about Google Project Zero security researcher Tavis Ormandy's latest find. A vulnerability that allowed abuse by attackers was discovered and quickly fixed in the Kaspersky Internet Security antivirus package, one which allowed hackers to spoof traffic and use the antivirus product against the user and itself. Basically, by spoofing a few … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump, capitalist, did not get permission for his campaign song

Sunday 11 October 19:28:07 UTC 2015

Aerosmith-boston-strong-tributeFeed-tw Feed-fbAerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is asking Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to stop using the power ballad "Dream On" at campaign events. Attorneys for Tyler sent a second cease-and-desist letter to Trump's campaign committee on Saturday. The letter says that Trump does "not have our client's permission to use 'Dream On'" or any of Tyler's other songs and that it "gives … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 Dream Castings For Video Game Characters

Sunday 11 October 19:00:46 UTC 2015

Games may not always be made into the best movies, but that wont stop us gamers from fantasizing about dream castings for perfect video game movies. WatchMojo came up with a list of ten celebs they think would be perfect for certain gamer characters. Agree or disagree? Did they miss one you wish existed? Take to the comments and let … [Link]

Slashdot » How Amazon's Monster Erotica Book Ban Shaped CloudFlare's Censorship Stance

Sunday 11 October 18:54:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with news that CloudFlare chief executive Matthew Prince recently spoke about how Amazon's ban on "monster erotica" helped shape his position on censorship. ZDNet reports: "I worry about Jeff Bezos' bizarre obsession with dinosaur sex," said Prince, towards the end of a long conversation in our New York newsroom. "I don't think I've ever heard a … [Link]

Mashable » The amazing faces of New York Comic Con

Sunday 11 October 18:43:24 UTC 2015

Comiccon1Feed-tw Feed-fbNew York Comic Con is full of cosplayers, fans and a wide range of incredible heroes. Here's a tribute to the faces we saw. Read more…More about Comics, Comic Con, Entertainment, Videos, and Cosplay [Link]

Mashable » Record numbers of desperate child refugees are escaping to Europe alone

Sunday 11 October 18:41:05 UTC 2015

Ap_573322813392Feed-tw Feed-fbKENT, England— The bags are packed, the goodbye hugs done. The Afghan, Eritrean and Sudanese boys are on the move again, but this time it's a happy occasion: After months of hardship traversing continents, the teenage refugees are finally on the way to English homes where they can settle down for a long dreamed-of life in Europe. The dozens of boys … [Link]

Mashable » Donald Trump gets a smackdown from 'The Big Lebowski' in hilarious mashup

Sunday 11 October 18:00:35 UTC 2015

Donnie-trumpFeed-tw Feed-fb How many times have you wanted to yell at Donald Trump, "DONNIE, YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR ELEMENT"? Well luckily, The Big Lebowski's Walter Sobchak is here to do it for you. In this mashup to end all mashups, Walter responds to all of Trump's remarks with his signature vitriol, and the results are just generally amazing We could say it … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Everyone Can Be Beautiful [Comic]

Sunday 11 October 18:00:12 UTC 2015

[Source: Loading Artist | Like “Loading Artist” on Facebook | Follow “Loading Artist” on Twitter] The post Everyone Can Be Beautiful [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » 2016 Election Cycle Led By Billionaire Donors

Sunday 11 October 17:45:00 UTC 2015

Nicola Hahn writes: The pluralist stance of American politics contends that true power in the United States has been constitutionally vested in "the people" through mechanisms like the electoral process, freedom of speech, and the ability to establish political parties. The traditional view is that these aspects of our political system result in a broad distribution of power that prevents … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Sumer: A Young Man Finds Hope On a Barren and Devastated Earth [Short Sci-Fi Film]

Sunday 11 October 17:00:56 UTC 2015

For unknown reasons, the Earth’s ionosphere has weakened dramatically during the course of the last century, resulting in the collapse of the entire ecosystem. Earth has become an increasingly hostile and uninhabitable place and with no shield to protect it, it is at the full mercy of meteors. All animal and plant species perished decades ago. All that remains is … [Link]

Mashable » SNL sketch knows guns really brings loved ones closer together

Sunday 11 October 16:49:30 UTC 2015

Guns-snlFeed-tw Feed-fb Amy Schumer's SNL debut certainly didn't pull any punches — especially when it came to a searingly sarcastic skit about guns Created in the style of a sensitive and fuzzy insurance commercial, this SNL sketch mocks gun control policy by stating that guns are there for you in your most vulnerable and tender moments From that peaceful jog in the … [Link]

Mashable » Turkish police clash with mourners at bomb site in Ankara

Sunday 11 October 16:45:35 UTC 2015

Turkey1Feed-tw Feed-fbScuffles broke out Sunday in the Turkish capital as police used tear gas to prevent pro-Kurdish politicians and other mourners from laying carnations at the site of two suspected suicide bombings that killed 95 people and wounded hundreds in Turkey's deadliest attack in years. See also: Explosions hit peace rally in Turkish capital Ankara, killing at least 86 Police held back … [Link]

Mashable » Iran has secretly decided the fate of Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian

Sunday 11 October 16:41:32 UTC 2015

Jason-rezaianFeed-tw Feed-fbAn Iranian court has handed down the verdict in the case of Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian nearly two months after the end of his trial for alleged espionage by the country, which has made no secret of its unfriendliness to the U.S.. According to The New York Times, the verdict was announced via the Iranian news site, Tabnak. See also: … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Selecting a Version Control System For an Inexperienced Team

Sunday 11 October 16:37:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: I have been programming in Python for quite a while, but so far I have not used a version control system. For a new project, a lot more people (10-15) are expected to contribute to the code base, many of them have never written a single line of Python but C, LabVIEW or Java instead. This … [Link]

Mashable » Amy Schumer's SNL monologue was filled with jokes about the Kardashians and Bradley Cooper

Sunday 11 October 15:54:09 UTC 2015

Amy-schumer-snlFeed-tw Feed-fb Amy Schumer made her Saturday Night Live debut yesterday, and she got things started off with an opening monologue in which addressed her Hollywood experience as a woman, while simultaneously skewering the Kardashians “We have to be a good role model for these little girls because who do they have? All they have, literally, is the Kardashians. She doesn’t have … [Link]

Slashdot » WordPress Brute Force Attacks Using Multiple Passwords Per Login Via XML-RPC

Sunday 11 October 15:32:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Online security firm Sicuri note a vertical rise in brute force attacks against WordPress websites using Brute Force Amplification, where a thousand passwords can be submitted within the scope of a single login attempt. The company notes that disabling the protocol is likely to interfere with the functionality of many plugins which rely on it. The … [Link]

Mashable » How one fan is fighting to destigmatize crossplay cosplay

Sunday 11 October 14:56:58 UTC 2015

Crossplay-1Feed-tw Feed-fbSparked by her passion and dedication to theatre, Delta Major fell in love with cosplay in 2009. The cosplay world opened up doors for her, creating a sense of acceptance and belonging that she said she hadn’t found before. Since then, she has been actively involved within the tight-knit community. This year, in an attempt to push boundaries and start a … [Link]

Mashable » Amazingly easy DIY deer makeup tutorial just in time for Halloween

Sunday 11 October 14:40:14 UTC 2015

DeerFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you've been dying to become a deer, this tutorial video will help you get the job done. Read more…More about Halloween, Makeup, Lifestyle, Work Play, and Fashion [Link]

Slashdot » Another Drone Crashes Near White House

Sunday 11 October 14:28:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A man has been given a citation for flying a Drone near the Washington Monument and crashing on the Ellipse, a grassy area outside of the security perimeter near the White House South Lawn. Howard Solomon III said he had been trying to take pictures of the monument and that the wind blew the drone across … [Link]

Mashable » 10 things that aren't fun anymore when dating a musician

Sunday 11 October 14:15:35 UTC 2015

Musician-headerFeed-tw Feed-fbDating a musician isn't all backstage passes and serenades. Sure, your guitar-wielding lover may get you into cool shows and write you sweet love songs, but they may also turn life's simple joys into smoldering piles of garbage. See also: The cheesiest Tinder pickup lines from foodies If you're considering dating a musician, get informed: a few of your favorite things … [Link]

Mashable » The baby badass: How rebellion is more mainstream than ever

Sunday 11 October 14:04:18 UTC 2015

Piercing-headerFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s a movement sweeping the nation, a revolution infiltrating our culture. The insurgents aren't protesting in the streets to riot for their cause; instead they're quietly taking ground, slipping in undetected Diverse in age, gender and race, they're near-impossible to distinguish. They're your neighbors, your friends, your co-workers and, yes, even your family members These rebels are secretly piercing hidden parts … [Link]

Mashable » How football player Michael Sam and other LGBT influencers came out to their families

Sunday 11 October 13:50:03 UTC 2015

Unnamed-1Feed-tw Feed-fbOctober is LGBT History Month, with October 11 as the annual celebration of National Coming Out Day Some coming out stories are funny, some scary, some emotional, some completely simple. These stories not only show what LGBTQ people have been through in their journey to living an out life, they also uncover how far we still need to go through the … [Link]

Mashable » There’s more to Nassau and Paradise Island than the beach

Sunday 11 October 13:40:47 UTC 2015

NassauFeed-tw Feed-fbThe flight from the mainland to Nassau starts out like any other flight — that is, until you are about to land. As soon as you pass the mountains of fluffy clouds, you emerge next to gemstone waters that contain all shades of blue and green. It is untouched. It is what our planet should look like. It is paradise The … [Link]

Slashdot » The Top Secret Chinese Military Project That Led To a Nobel Prize

Sunday 11 October 13:27:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: Jeff Guo reports at the Washington Post that development of qinghaosu — or artemisinin — is one of modern China's proudest accomplishments winning a Noble Prize in Medicine this year for Tu Youyou, but it's also a story about Communism, Chairman Mao, and China's return to the world economy. On May 23, 1967, Chinese scientists commenced Project 523, … [Link]

Mashable » 20 girl squad Halloween costumes that will make T-Swift proud

Sunday 11 October 13:15:51 UTC 2015

DownloadFeed-tw Feed-fbGather your squad, women of the Internet — it's time to plan your group Halloween costume. Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" video cemented 2015 as the year of the girl squad — so we're betting that you and your friends want to assemble a group costume to be reckoned with this Halloween. See also: Who runs Instagram? Girls. Whether you want to … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Neatoshop Big T-Shirt Sale: FREE Shipping Worldwide!

Sunday 11 October 13:14:17 UTC 2015

Just a quick post this morning to let you guys know about the free shipping sale from our pals over at the Neatoshop (From Neatorama.) They’re currently offer free worldwide shipping on all their awesome tees! Whether you’re a fan of funny t-shirts, science t-shirts, sci-fi t-shirts, or video game t-shirts, they have something you’ll like for sure! [Neatoshop Big … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: 40 Award-Winning Kindle Books For $3.99 or Less + MORE

Sunday 11 October 13:13:50 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers 40 award-winning Kindle books for just $3.99 or less today. We’ll also add extra deals on other ebooks below as well! –40 Award-Winning Kindle Books For $3.99 or Less. Today Only! Other Deals: –Select Kindle Mystery & Thrillers for $1.99 Each –Kindle Science Fiction and Fantasy Deals, $3.99 or Less … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Compilation: All The Burps In ‘Rick And Morty’ [Video]

Sunday 11 October 13:12:36 UTC 2015

Warning: Gross. Season 2 has come to a close, so to show our love of Rick & Morty we collected every burp from the first two seasons into one somewhat nauseating video. [Digg] The post Compilation: All The Burps In ‘Rick And Morty’ [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Surprise [Comic]

Sunday 11 October 13:11:16 UTC 2015

[Source: Comic by Chris Hallbeck / Maximumble] The post The Surprise [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » De Staat’s Witch Doctor Music Video Will Disturb and Mesmerize You

Sunday 11 October 13:10:54 UTC 2015

Warning: F bomb at 0:07. Here is the official (and super disturbing/entertaining) music video for De Staat’s ‘Witch Doctor.’ Tornado of mostly bald and buff guys for the win! [STUDIO SMACK] The post De Staat’s Witch Doctor Music Video Will Disturb and Mesmerize You appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » So Wong She’s Right: Top 10 Resident Evil Characters

Sunday 11 October 13:00:51 UTC 2015

Resident Evil is at a strange place right now. Once, it was one of the most beloved survival horror franchises around. But after part 6 let many people down, no one knows where the series will head next. Will they bring it back to what fans love, or deliver another Michael Bay style action game with zombies? Who knows, but … [Link]

Slashdot » Apple Reportedly Disables Its News App In China

Sunday 11 October 12:25:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: When Apple launched iOS 9, it replaced its Newsstand app with Apple News. The software has only been available to users in the U.S., but those who registered their phones in the U.S. had no problem using the app while overseas. Now, the NY Times reports that Apple is specifically disabling the app for users located … [Link]

Mashable » Danny Tanner's ultimate fall cleaning to keep your house sparkling all year

Sunday 11 October 12:15:51 UTC 2015

Danny_tanner_fall_cleaning_guideFeed-tw Feed-fbBefore things get too chilly, take a tip from America's favorite dad. If there is one guy who can keep a house clean all year — it's Full House's Danny Tanner. No other TV dad can balance work, three daughters and two messy roommates without being a total neat freak. See also: 12 Spring Cleaning Tips From Monica Geller You can … [Link]

Mashable » The one quality all successful people have in common

Sunday 11 October 12:15:36 UTC 2015

HikerFeed-tw Feed-fbThink about the people you know who are successful in their personal and professional lives. Were they born destined for success? How do they make reaching goals that most would consider completely unfeasible seem so easy? It's not fate. Instead, they all have one thing in common: resilience. The good news is we all have it in us. All we have … [Link]

Mashable » Take a moment to take in the changing colors of fall

Sunday 11 October 12:10:36 UTC 2015

Foliage_featFeed-tw Feed-fbAutumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.Jim BishopBetween the East Coast’s lush, green, overgrown summers and its cold, gray, bleak winters are two seasons that show how change can be beautiful.While spring awakens our sense of purpose, and reminds us of new chances and fresh starts, waiting for its arrival can be a slog. Winter lingers … [Link]

Mashable » Back when Reagan was a corny Hollywood actor

Sunday 11 October 12:02:08 UTC 2015

Reagan-101Feed-tw Feed-fbMay 2, 1940Ronald Reagan poses for a sculpture class at the University of Southern California.Image: Bettmann/CorbisYou know him now as the 40th president of the United States. But first, he juggled monkeys for Hollywood.Ronald Reagan started his career in show business in Des Moines, Iowa as a radio announcer for baseball gamesIn 1937, while traveling through California, Reagan took a screen … [Link]

Slashdot » Cloud DDoS Mitigation Services Can Be Easily Bypassed

Sunday 11 October 11:40:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: A recent research paper shows that most Cloud-Based Security Providers are ineffective in protecting websites from DDoS attacks, mainly because they cannot entirely hide the origin website's IP address from attackers. As five security researchers from Belgium and the U.S. are claiming, there are eight methods through which these mitigation services can be bypassed. The techniques … [Link]

Mashable » Cooper's gay dads both want to be Darth Vader in an adorably geeky new ad

Sunday 11 October 10:03:08 UTC 2015

Screen-shot-2015-10-09-at-6.28.04-pmFeed-tw Feed-fb When both of your parents are men, it's only natural that there be the occasional bout of friendly fatherly competition. That's what happens in a new ad for a Star Wars-themed line of Campbell's soups in which two dads each make the case to their toddler son that they can do a better Darth Vader impression than the other. "Cooper, … [Link]

Mashable » Not all queer people decide to come out, and that should be okay

Sunday 11 October 10:00:57 UTC 2015

42-72497177Feed-tw Feed-fbWhen it comes to coming out, the biggest myth is that the experience fits a single stereotype: tears streaming down your face; a tough conversation; turmoil — even agony. And then, a light: in the end, it is relief. A celebration. A more authentic life. See also: The faces of transgender teen America But not all coming-out narratives happen the same … [Link]

Slashdot » Cyberattacks: Do Motives and Attribution Matter?

Sunday 11 October 9:20:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Whenever people think of APTs and targeted attacks, they ask: who did it? What did they want? While those questions may well be of some interest, a potentially more useful question to ask is: what information about the attacker can help organizations protect themselves better? Let's look at things from the perspective of a network administrator … [Link]

Mashable » Rainbow flags fly high at LGBT matchmaking festival in rural Ireland

Sunday 11 October 9:18:02 UTC 2015

LisdoonvarnaFeed-tw Feed-fbLISDOONVARNA, Ireland — Last week, thousands of people flocked to a rural town on the west coast of Ireland that, along with its proximity to some of Europe's most spectacular sea cliffs, has a reputation for one thing — matchmaking. See also: Give me your hand: Irish couples fighting for gay marriage Since the 1800s, Lisdoonvarna in County Clare has been … [Link]

Mashable » J.K. Rowling blackmails fans with 'Harry Potter' trivia to support Scotland in the World Cup

Sunday 11 October 7:53:41 UTC 2015

JkFeed-tw Feed-fbHarry Potter author J.K. Rowling knows she has a highly passionate fan base that she can use for good or evil — depending on where your loyalties lie in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. On Saturday, her beloved Scottish rugby team was to square off against Samoa, and Rowling decided to call in the Twitter hordes for their support. The quid … [Link]

Slashdot » Replacement of Writers Leads Gartner's Predictions

Sunday 11 October 6:19:00 UTC 2015

dcblogs writes: Gartner's near-future predictions include: Writers will be replaced. By 2018, 20% of all business content, one in five of the documents you read, will be authored by a machine. By 2018, 2 million employees will be required to wear health and fitness tracking devices as a condition of employment. This may seem Orwellian, but certain jobs require people … [Link]

Mashable » Kanye West just turned up at an 'American Idol' audition

Sunday 11 October 5:23:23 UTC 2015

KayneFeed-tw Feed-fbAs a potential U.S. presidential candidate, Kanye West seems to be on a campaign to win the hearts and minds of America — and he's doing very, very well. On Friday, he fought the good fight on behalf of parents everywhere, lamenting in-app purchases in kids games on Twitter, and now he appears to have "auditioned" for American Idol just like … [Link]

Mashable » Toxic foam is a fact of life along India’s most polluted waterways

Sunday 11 October 5:07:32 UTC 2015

India_foam_08Feed-tw Feed-fbSome of India’s waterways are plagued by puffy white foam, a toxic byproduct of polluted runoff in some of India’s largest technology and manufacturing hubs. Most recently, huge deposits of foam formed in Bellandur Lake in Bangalore, prompting city officials to install nets on roadways which cross over the water. Winds can lift the foam out of the water into the … [Link]

Mashable » Obama has some advice for Kanye West and his presidential run

Sunday 11 October 4:22:29 UTC 2015

Obama1Feed-tw Feed-fbSAN FRANCISCO — If you're going to run for president, Kanye West, you might as well listen to someone who's been there and done that. "I do have some advice for him," President Barack Obama said during a West Coast fundraiser featuring an appearance by the rapper. "Just some stuff that I've picked up on the way." See also: Kanye West … [Link]

Mashable » Scary easy scarred face makeup you can do yourself

Sunday 11 October 3:43:50 UTC 2015

Scar1Feed-tw Feed-fbIf you've been dying to become Harry Potter, this tutorial video will help you get the job done. Read more…More about Halloween, Makeup, Lifestyle, Work Play, and Fashion [Link]

Mashable » Marvel premieres first episode of 'Jessica Jones' at New York Comic Con

Sunday 11 October 3:14:07 UTC 2015

JessjonesFeed-tw Feed-fbMarvel’s upcoming series Jessica Jones has hit New York a bit early As a surprise to those who attended the Daredevil-Jessica Jones combo-panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday, Marvel premiered the entirety of the show's pilot to the thousands of fans in attendance. Yup, not just a clip — the entire episode. See also: Marvel has found its star … [Link]

Slashdot » Chinese Company To Sell Genetically Modified Micro Pigs as Pets

Sunday 11 October 3:12:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Tyne McConnon from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that a research firm in China plans to"sell its 'micro pig' as a pet after it successfully edited the DNA of the animal to stunt its growth. Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) created the pig, which grows to weigh between 14 and 20 kilograms, by changing the DNA responsible … [Link]

Mashable » Drones could make Australia's fire season even riskier

Sunday 11 October 2:36:04 UTC 2015

BushfireFeed-tw Feed-fbBesides high temperatures, wind and dry conditions, Australian firefighters have one more thing to worry about this summer: Drones. A mid-air collision between a civilian drone and a firefighting plane or helicopter could be devastating, and drones spotted in the airspace around fires could force aircraft to be grounded, suspending the relief effort. Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) launched a … [Link]

Mashable » 'Doctor Who' Episode 4 review: A dance to the music of time

Sunday 11 October 2:11:40 UTC 2015

20150206-dw-s9b1-099_35mbFeed-tw Feed-fbThis review contains spoilers for Doctor Who Season 9 Episode 4: "Before the Flood." Here's an elevator pitch for you, Hollywood executives: An aging bug-eyed punk rocker bounces around the universe in a blue box, explaining complex time travel theory to camera, complete with search suggestions — "this is called the bootstrap paradox, Google it" — and Beethoven licks on the … [Link]

Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Burner, Pause, Sunshine and more

Sunday 11 October 0:50:51 UTC 2015

Thumb-2Feed-tw Feed-fbWith Facebook conducting tests for its new Like button and Apple Pay rolling out to new chains like Starbucks, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: Everything we know so far about Facebook's new reactions Every weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes the latest … [Link]

Mashable » You'll be able to watch Hulu in virtual reality by next month, report says

Sunday 11 October 0:38:20 UTC 2015

Gear-vrFeed-tw Feed-fbHulu intends to make its virtual reality app available next month. The plan is for the app's launch to coincide with the launch of Samsung's Gear VR headset, which will go on sale in November, Tim Connolly, the company's head of distribution, told CNET. See also: Samsung promotes independent virtual reality filmmakers While we still don't know the exact launch date … [Link]

Slashdot » NASA Releases 'Journey To Mars' Plan — But Not a Budget

Sunday 11 October 0:15:00 UTC 2015

MarkWhittington writes: NASA released a document describing the steps involved in its Journey to Mars program (PDF). But, as the Wall Street Journal suggests, the "plan" has a conspicuous lack of specifics. It doesn't go into how much the program will cost or what intermediate steps have to be taken before human beings set foot on Mars in the 2030s. … [Link]

Mashable » Kids harnessing the superpower of cuteness at New York Comic Con

Sunday 11 October 0:12:58 UTC 2015

KidscosplayersFeed-tw Feed-fbComic Con is where playing dress up meets the big leagues. These totally intimidating cosplayers are the cutest heroes and villains in Gotham and, really, the whole galaxy. Some families even teamed up for especially precious looks — Princess Leia arm in arm with a shockingly huge Ewok are an unstoppable duo See also: 48 creative cosplayers raising the bar at … [Link]

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