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 » Here come the rose gold Android phones
It was only a matter of time before the fad for rose gold cellphones spread from the Apple store to the Android marketplace Chinese maker Oppo claims its R7S is the first rose gold Android on the market — although more will likely follow, given the media buzz that followed Apple debuting the color on its iPhone 6S and 6S Plus … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA To End Bulk Phone Surveillance By Sunday
An anonymous reader writes: The White House announced today that the NSA will be shutting down the program responsible for the bulk collection of phone records by the end of tomorrow. The program will be immediately replace with a new, scaled back version as enumerated by the USA Freedom Act. "Under the Freedom Act, the NSA and law enforcement agencies … [Link]
Mashable » Planned Parenthood calls Colorado shooting 'domestic terrorism'
Updated 11:40 p.m. EST Details are still sketchy on the mass shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado where five police officers and 11 civilians have been injured. The suspected shooter has now been arrested after a five-hour standoff As the gunman remained at large in its building, before the full details of the tragic incident were known, … [Link]
Mashable » 8 tasty food games for when you're over Thanksgiving leftovers
Break out the sweatpants, because the post-Thanksgiving food coma has set in. In honor of this most delicious holiday, here are some great video games centered on food and eating that you can use to replace another leftover turkey sandwich Read more… More about Entertainment, Gaming, and Thanksgiving
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Slashdot » LinkedIn's Own CSS Abused For Clickjacking Attacks
An anonymous reader writes: LinkedIn has fixed a security bug that allowed attackers to use its own CSS code for clickjacking attacks. Basically attackers can create blog posts and load CSS classes from LinkedIn's own stylesheets. If a reader lands on that blog post, then a malicious link can be shown for the entire area of the page. Not something … [Link]
Mashable » A Boeing 757 landed on the blue-ice runway in Antarctica for the first time
In this age of modern air travel, it is relatively easy for anyone with the means to book a flight to almost any corner of the Earth Unless that corner is Antarctica, a place where you cannot simply pave a runway and start landing planes In Antarctic locations such as Union Glacier, the runway is blue ice: dense, intensely blue glacier … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis makes his first trip to Africa and everyone is excited
Pope Francis's first ever trip to Africa began on Wednesday when his plane touched down in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. To highlight the need for access to "dignified living conditions" Francis visted the slum of Kangemi on Friday, one of 11 slums in Nairobi, where nearly 50,000 live without basic sanitation, the Associated Press reports. See also: Pope takes aim at … [Link]
Mashable » Aspiring journalist Rupert Murdoch leaks news that the Los Angeles Times could soon be sold
Rupert Murdoch is a multi-billionaire media mogul whose influence is known to swing elections. But it seems like what he really wants to be is a regular old media reporter. Murdoch on Friday tweeted out, for unknown reasons, that he had heard the embattled Tribune Publishing Company could be bought by a "big Wall St firm" and that the Los Angeles … [Link]
Slashdot » 'No Such Thing As a Free Gift' Casts a Critical Eye At Gates Foundation
theodp writes: The Intercept's Michael Massing takes a look at "How the Gates Foundation Reflects the Good and the Bad of 'Hacker Philanthropy." He writes, "Despite its impact, few book-length assessments of the foundation's work have appeared. Now Linsey McGoey, a sociologist at the University of Essex, is seeking to fill the gap. 'Just how efficient is Gates's philanthropic spending?' … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon now offering unlimited cloud storage for $5 for one year
Now may be a really good time to try out Amazon Cloud Drive. The company is offering a promotion for Black Friday that will give you a year of unlimited cloud storage for $5 See also: 50 things to do instead of shop on Black Friday The plan allows users to upload an unlimited number of files to the service, including … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These “Low Cost Cosplays” are Hilarious! [Pics]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman on Black Friday [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Shopping with Stormtroopers [Video]
Here is what happens when you let Stormtroopers into a department store. [Elite Geek] The post Shopping with Stormtroopers [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » The GMO Corn Experiment
Photo Credit: http://www.biofortified.org/ Project: GMOExperiment.com Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been around since the early 1980s, and have proven popular enough with farmers that by 2004, genetically modified crops were being grown by 8.25 million farmers in 17 countries. Although the general scientific consensus is that GMOs are safe, and have many benefits (including increased yield and better food security, … [Link]
Slashdot » The First Online Purchase Was a Sting CD (Or Possibly Weed)
tedlistens writes: On August 11, 1994, 21-year-old Dan Kohn, founder of a pioneering, online commerce site, made his first web sale. His customer, a friend of his in Philadelphia, spent $12.48, plus shipping costs on Sting's CD "Ten Summoner's Tales," in a transaction protected by PGP encryption. "Even if the N.S.A. was listening in, they couldn't get his credit card … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ALLONS-ZZZZZ: This “Doctor Who” Comforter Can Bend Time and Space
I don’t know about you, but if you’re a hardcore whovian like me, this “Doctor Who” comforter (and pillowcases) might go at the top of your Christmas wishlist this year. You, too, can have Doctor Who dreams come true when you’re curled up under this Doctor Who Microfiber Comforter Set, decorated with the Twelfth Doctor’s title sequence’s time spiral. The … [Link]
Mashable » Black Friday protests include #JusticeForLaquan and pleas for higher wages
With plenty of Americans ready to flock to stores in search of Black Friday deals, protest groups prepared to meet them with messages about unfair wages and police brutality Protesters in Chicago were preparing to ">demonstrate along the "Magnificent Mile," a popular stretch of shops that is a popular destination on Black Friday Residents have been protesting the shooting of Laquan … [Link]
Mashable » Suspect identified in killing of 3 at Planned Parenthood in Colorado
UPDATED 8:10 a.m. ET Two civilians and one University of Colorado Colorado Springs police officer died in the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic shooting Friday afternoon, Lieutenant Catherine Buckley of Colorado Springs Police Department has confirmed. UCCS has identified the officer who died in the line of duty: Garrett Swasey, 44, a six-year veteran of the campus force. Five police officers … [Link]
Slashdot » VTech Hack Exposes Data On 4.8 Million Adults, 200,000 Kids
New submitter lorenzofb writes: A hacker broke into the site of the popular toy company VTech and was able to easily get 4.8 million credentials, and 227k kids' identities using SQL injection. The company didn't find out about the breach until Motherboard told them. According to Have I Been Pwned, this is the fourth largest consumer data breach ever. "[Security … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram is testing support for multiple accounts on Android
Instagram may finally be adding support for multiple accounts. The photo sharing app is testing support for multiple accounts for Android users. The feature appears to be limited to some Android users who are part of Instagram's beta testing program, at least for now. See also: New Instagram video viewer takes a swipe at Snapchat and Twitter Moments First spotted by … [Link]
Mashable » Hear Sia's new song 'One Million Bullets,' a tribute to undying love
Sia's newest song dropped early on YouTube, an unexpected treat for fans of the smoky-voiced platinum-blonde singer The new song, titled "One Million Bullets," is part of a preview of her new album, This is Acting, and is the third track she's dropped recently. She also released "Alive" — "you took it all, but I'm still breathing," she croons — … [Link]
Slashdot » Swedish Court: ISPs Can't Be Forced To Ban the Pirate Bay
An anonymous reader writes: After years of rulings against The Pirate Bay around Europe, a Swedish court has now ruled that the country's ISPs can't be forced to block access to the torrent indexer. The case centers around copyright holders and an ISP called Bredbandsbolaget. The ISP refused to comply with demands that music pirates be cut off from internet … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Why API Developers Loveto Use GitHub
GitHub is one of the most popular forms of source control for API development, boasting a community of over 11 million users and 27 million projects. In a recent post on the Nordic APIs Blog, Kristopher Sandoval discussed why developers love the service.
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New Scientist – News » Paris climate summit: Will nations make bigger cuts after Paris?
A deal at the UN summit might not be enough to keep warming to "safe" levels. Ratcheting up the action in the coming years could help, but it may be too late
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Mashable » 6 technologies to make your travels easier
People love to travel, but it's not always the easiest thing to do. Luckily, there's a lot of technology — from cutting edge apps to old favourites (we love you GPS) – to make every phase of your trip better. These are, in our opinion, the best technologies to ensure your holiday is a smooth-sailing, stress-free adventure. Navigation apps There's a … [Link]
Mashable » Disabled New York Times reporter calls out Donald Trump for mocking him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump said he couldn't have been making fun of a reporter's disability because he doesn't know the man Not so, says the reporter. Serge Kovaleski of The New York Times says he has met Trump repeatedly, interviewing him in his office and talking to him at news conferences, when he worked for the New York Daily News … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A threesome may explain behaviour of galaxy’s most bizarre star
The odd behaviour of the Eta Carinae star system has puzzled astronomers since the 1800s, but now we might finally have an explanation
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Mashable » 10 Adele songs to keep on repeat based on your relationship status
No matter what, Adele is always there for you. Relationships can be messy. Whether you're madly in love, just broken up or perhaps lying somewhere in the "No Man's Land" of romantic endeavors, there's an Adele song that you can keep on repeat that perfectly sums up how your heart is feeling. See also: This is what happens when you text … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Time-Limited Black Friday Deals: Xbox One + FREE Gears of War + Free Ear Force Recon 50X Gaming Headset Bundle (and More Deals!)
Here are a few great time-limited deals you guys might be interested in. These will only last for an hour or two or until all units are claimed, so act quick! –Xbox One 500GB Console – Gears of War with Ear Force Recon 50X Gaming Headset Bundle – $299.99 + Free Shipping –Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass Earbud Headset – $49.99 … [Link]
Mashable » Belgium charges six suspects within two weeks after Paris terror attacks
Belgium has charged a man arrested in Brussels with "terrorist attacks," the most recent in a string of cases brought by the government against people that may have aided the Paris attackers or been plotting further terrorist operations. The Associated Press reported the arrest, although no other details were immediately available BREAKING: Belgian prosecutors office says man arrested in Brussels, charged … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Turn Gold Into Foam That's Nearly As Light As Air
Zothecula writes: Along with its use in jewelry, gold also has numerous applications in fields such as electronics and scientific research. It's a handy material, but – of course – it's also expensive. That's why researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new way of making a small amount of gold go a long way. They've created a gold foam … [Link]
Mashable » This is what a jam session with One Direction looks like
Long-time One Direction producer and songwriter Julian Bunetta has shared an inside video from the jam sessions for Made In The A.M. Titled 'The Lost Jams: Ep 1' (there's going to be more?), the video sees Liam Payne, Bunetta and their pal Jamie Scott pulling together a previously unheard track that sounds like it could be called "Hideaway." From what … [Link]
Mashable » Black Friday is making shoppers so, so happy
Black Friday is upon us. More than a 100 million consumers are estimated to be out looking for deals on what is considered the largest shopping weekend of the year. See also: 6 drawings that capture the feeling of Black Friday in New York City While many retailers wait until the early morning hours of the Friday after Thanksgiving to open … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Spacecraft that will put Einstein to the test ready for lift-off
The LISA Pathfinder mission is the first step towards a gravitational wave observatory in space, which promises to revolutionise astronomy
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Mashable » The most terrifying runaway inflatable balloons of 2015
Inflatable balloons may look sweet and innocent from the outside, but some have a sinister side. 2015 was the year that some inflatable balloons finally decided that they'd had enough and ran wild on city streets See also: The coolest kitchen gadgets of 2015 While nearly all were caught or deflated, some remain missing. Is Mickey the Molar living under an … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The real climate conspiracy: What you’re not being told
Many climate scientists and activists insist that warming can be limited to 2 °C despite mounting evidence to the contrary, says Michael Le Page
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Mashable » The Internet is obsessed with Adele's new bodyguard
LONDON — Forget 25, the Internet has a new obsession See also: Adele announces eagerly awaited European tour Peter Van der Veen – a.k.a. former Mr. Europe, a.k.a former bodyguard to Lady Gaga, a.k.a. the Internet's next boo – has taken up the position of Adele's protector, a.k.a. bodyguard 
This is Peter Van der Veen, Adele's new bodyguard.Image: Splash News/Splash News/CorbisFollowing … [Link]
Slashdot » Montana Newspaper Plans To Out Anonymous Commenters Retroactively
HughPickens.com writes: Eugene Volokh reports at the Washington Post that in a stunning policy shift, The Montana Standard, a daily newspaper in Butte, Montana, has decided to replace commenters' pseudonyms with their real names. "The kicker here is that the change is retroactive," writes Paul Alan Levy. "Apparently unwilling to part with the wealth of comments that are already posted … [Link]
Mashable » 6 drawings that capture the feeling of Black Friday in New York City
Black Friday is a day of determination and resolve. Shoppers march out into the cold morning to wait in long lines with hundreds of other bargain-hunters This year I was given an unusual task — to go out and document this event. Not with a camera, but with a sketch pad and pencils, to try to convey the feelings of the … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters flood Turkish streets after journalists arrested, editor objects that 'our democracy is regressing'
Protests have broken out in Turkey following the arrest of two opposition journalists, the most recent part of a widespread media crackdown by the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdoğan. Turks are not letting the media crackdown go unnoticed, with thousands of people flooding the streets of Istanbul and Ankara to keep alive a debate about democracy in the country Protesters … [Link]
Mashable » Grammy-winner AR Rahman pays a moving tribute to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks
Award-winning Indian music composer AR Rahman has paid a moving tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008. The two-time Oscar and Grammy winner posted his rendition of the popular Hindi song "Hum Ko Man Ki Shakti Dena" on his Facebook page yesterday, dedicating it to the "victims of hate" See also: How one Mumbai … [Link]
Mashable » M.I.A.'s music video for 'Borders' takes us on a journey with refugees
M.I.A. has premiered her latest self-directed music video for the single "Borders" on Apple Music, and like most of the work by the British artist of Sri Lankan descent, it seeks to make a political statement. Refugees run in lines, climb fences and ride on boats in the background as the she sings, "What’s up with that?" about politics, identities, police … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Gates will launch a multibillion dollar clean energy fund in Paris, reports say
In June 2015, Microsoft co-founder and philantrophist Bill Gates announced he would invest $1 billion in clean energy tech over the next five years Now, according to a report by ClimateWire, Gates is making good on that promise by launching a multibillion dollar fund focused on clean energy research and development. See also: Bill Gates' latest passion: A machine that turns … [Link]
Mashable » Monster brussels sprouts are every sprout hater's worst nightmare
LONDON — Love ‘em or hate ‘em, brussels sprouts are a firm fixture of British Christmas fare. This year, the highly controversial brassica has been super sized, and it’s all thanks to the mild weather we’ve been enjoying. UK supermarket Morrisons says they'll be welcoming "monster" sprouts, which are larger than golf balls, this week. The oversized sprouts measure approximately 40 … [Link]
Slashdot » Parts of the SpaceX Falcon-9 Rocket Found Off the Isles of Scilly
New submitter AppleHoshi writes: The BBC is reporting that a large chunk of the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket, which exploded shortly after take-off from Cape Canaveral earlier this year, has been found 4,000 miles away, in the sea off the Isles of Scilly. The recovered section is approximately 10m (32ft) by 4m (13ft). It was discovered by a local coastguard patrol, … [Link]
Mashable » Irish guy achieves meme greatness simply by uploading new Facebook profile pic
LONDON — In the days of Photoshop and social media, any man can find greatness by becoming a meme. See also: Diabolical little girl held an owl and the Internet had a Photoshop field day No one knows this better than Irishman Ivor Noyek. Last Sunday, Noyek changed his Facebook picture to a shot of himself strolling down the side of … [Link]
Mashable » How to shave off your beard in fun and creative stages
Movember is coming to a close. Some men can't wait to grab a razor and give their chin a trim If you're thinking about cleaning your beard up, why not do so in a fun and ridiculous manner? Whether you've grown a full on beard or have a little rough scruff, we've listed the 10 zaniest ways to shear your whiskers. … [Link]
Mashable » French singers pay emotional tribute to Paris Attack victims 'when we have only love, to talk to guns'
"When we have only love, to talk to guns, and just a song to convince a drum." "So, having nothing, but the strength to love, we will have in our hands, my friend, the whole world." Those are the words made famous by iconic French singer Jacques Brel in his song "Quand on n'a que l'amour," or "When we have … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Blood gushes from virtual leg injury to help train combat medics
Researchers have created the first detailed simulation of a serious leg injury by solving equations to show how blood really flows
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Mashable » Despite rumors, Daniel Radcliffe did not masturbate on the 'Harry Potter' set
LONDON — Last month, Daniel Radcliffe told Playboy that he had a good grip on his wand from a "very early" age, which was severely misconstrued by many as "I masturbated on the Harry Potter set every single day." See also: Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy play Operation, choose between Zayn and Harry He didn't, of course, and in an interview … [Link]
Slashdot » LSD Microdosing Gaining Popularity For Silicon Valley Professionals
An anonymous reader writes: Rolling Stone reports that an unusual new trend is popping up around the offices of Silicon Valley companies: taking tiny doses of LSD or other psychedelic drugs to increase productivity. "A microdose is about a tenth of the normal dose – around 10 micrograms of LSD, or 0.2-0.5 grams of mushrooms." According to the article, the … [Link]
Mashable » Man jumped White House fence while whispering 'let's do this' and the Obamas were still inside
WASHINGTON — A man draped in an American flag climbed over the fence at the White House on Thursday, prompting a lockdown as the first family celebrated Thanksgiving. The man was immediately apprehended and taken into custody pending criminal charges, the Secret Service said in a statement. The incident took place about 2:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The man was charged Friday … [Link]
Mashable » Drinking with Dan: An interview with The Fat Jew
“The Internet is a liar," says Josh Ostrovsky (a.k.a. The Fat Jew) in the latest Drinking with Dan episode. Ostrovsky has made a name for himself by sharing jokes and memes on social media. He explained his brand of humor to Dan Rather over a glass of rosé. Read more…More about Instagram, Entertainment, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube [Link]
Mashable » 12 times British people took Black Friday way, way too far
LONDON — So today is Black Friday, and that can only mean two things: (1) shops across the country slashing their prices in the annual tradition made famous in the U.S., and (2) various members of the public rioting, scrapping and pretty much doing anything they can to get their hands on a nice big flatscreen TV See also: Genius troll … [Link]
Slashdot » Lenovo Patches Serious Vulnerabilities In PC System Update Tool
itwbennett writes: "For the third time in less than six months security issues have forced Lenovo to update one of the tools preloaded on its PCs," writes Lucian Constantin. Last week, the company released version 5.07.0019 of Lenovo System Update, a tool that helps users keep their computers' drivers and BIOS up to date and which was previously called ThinkVantage … [Link]
Mashable » 7 unsung heroes you need to add to your holiday shopping list
Your holiday shopping list is about to get a little longer, but for all the right reasons. While you may think you have everyone accounted for, you're probably forgetting a few notable people on your list — those who make your day-to-day easier with work that often goes unnoticed. They're true unsung heroes, and they deserve appreciation. See also: It's crucial … [Link]
Mashable » Relive Thanksgiving like never before with this tasty turkey shake
There’s a reason why some food combinations are not popping up on your Instagram feed — they're not pretty. In this Secret Food Confessions, our anonymous subject has a very creative way of handling his Thanksgiving leftovers. Read more…More about Thanksgiving, Turkey, Lifestyle, Home, and Weird Food
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Mashable » Indian Railways beats Flipkart to emerge as the country's biggest online marketplace
Even as several e-commerce platforms are battling for supremacy, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC) has emerged as the country's biggest online marketplace. In the last financial year, IRCTC generated revenues of Rs 206 billion or $3 billion due to online sales. See also: 10 Startups to Watch in India's Tech Boom This is nearly double the turnover of the … [Link]
Mashable » French fly flags from windows for Paris victims in rare patriotic display
Windows in apartments, office buildings and corner cafes were draped with the French flag on Friday in a rare display of patriotism as France remembered the victims of the Nov. 13 Paris attacks. See also: Those we lost: The victims of the Paris attacks French President Francois Hollande called on the nation to display the flag outside their homes and businesses … [Link]
Mashable » Arya Stark crashes through walls in The Vamps' new music video
British pop band The Vamps have released their new video for "Rest Your Love" and, for maximum impact, recruited a whole bunch of teen icons to star in it. Singer Conor Maynard, TV magician Dynamo, YouTuber Oli White and fellow pop band New Hope Club all make appearances, but it's Maisie Williams a.k.a. Arya Stark who steals the show, ruling … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Do babies born at the weekend have higher risk of complications?
Giving birth at the weekend may result in higher risk of neonatal death and infection in English NHS hospitals, although it's unclear whether staff shortages are to blame
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Mashable » Listen to Gwyneth Paltrow sing on new Coldplay track 'Everglow'
LONDON — They might be exes, but Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin keep it cool enough to work together on sweet, sweet music See also: Barack Obama's rendition of 'Amazing Grace' to be featured in Coldplay song Martin revealed that Paltrow would feature on "Everglow," a track from forthcoming album A Head Full Of Dreams in a recent interview with Q … [Link]
Mashable » 16 sweet gifts for the breakfast lover in your life
Image: Mashable Composite, KIKKERLAND, perpetual kid, thinkgeek, SOURPUSS CLOTHING, MouthThe holidays are an amazing time of year. Breakfast is an amazing time of the day. It just makes sense to put the two together — especially if there's someone on your shopping list who simply cannot do without the most important meal of the day. Here are some gifties for … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 27 November 2015
87% of Android Devices Insecure — researchers find they’re vulnerable to malicious apps because manufacturers have not provided regular security updates. (via Bruce Schneier) A Computational Approach for Obstruction-Free Photography (Google Research) — take multiple photos from different angles through … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling opens up about why Harry named his son after Snape
LONDON — It's a question some Harry Potter fans have pondered over ever since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows apparated its way onto our book shelves in 2007: Why, exactly, did Harry decide to name his second son after a man he spent most of his childhood despising? See also: 24 times J.K. Rowling was a total badass on Twitter … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » CRAZY 2015 Online Black Friday Deals (UPDATED)
Yep, today is the day where the holiday season shopping craze starts, geeks. Don’t feel like rushing to the stores to get crushed beneath a human stampede? Here’s a few amazing Black Friday deals we stumbled on while browsing the web today. We’ll update this post a few times during the day and add new deals when we find them, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Professional Development [Comic]
Unfortunately, that’s often what happens to people as they grow older. I’ve been lucky so far and after going down to the third pannel, I’m back at the first one! [Source: Sticky Comics] The post Professional Development [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Orc Dance! (Featuring Legolas) (4K Video)
You wouldn’t expect to see a bunch of orc following a structured dance choreography, but this is exactly what it is. A video by ScottDW, the same dude that made that awesome twerking stormtroopers dance video we posted a while ago! [ScottDW] The post The Orc Dance! (Featuring Legolas) (4K Video) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Planetary Drinking Glass Set
Check out this cool set of glasses from Thinkgeek where each glass represents a planet in our solar system. There’s even one for Pluto! Drink your primordial water from this set of 10 glasses. The glasses for the 8 planets are identical in size. The sun’s a little bigger than the rest, and Pluto’s a little smaller than the rest. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » My Latest Invention [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The “Poorly Drawn Lines” Webcomic is Now a Book!
“Poorly Drawn Lines,” a popular webcomic by San Francisco-based artist Reza Farazmand, is among my favorite comics online, and this week, the first paper edition of “Poorly Drawn Lines” was released in book stores! 
If you ask me to only use two words to describe the comic, I’d say “Thoughtful silliness.” It is always a delight to see Raza’s work … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cokebacca [Video]
Apparently, Chewie like coke… [Johannes Hansen] The post Cokebacca [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Debris from failed SpaceX rocket may have washed up off English coast
LONDON — Debris recovered off the Isles of Scilly by the coast guard is believed to be from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that exploded shortly after takeoff from Cape Canaveral in June. See also: SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket failure was first in 19 launches, investigation begins A large piece of metal alloy, about 10 meters by 4 meters, was spotted … [Link]
Mashable » France remembers 130 Paris attacks victims in moving memorial
France has read aloud the names of the people killed in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks in a somber remembrance service honouring them on Friday See also: Those we lost: The victims of the Paris attacks President Francois Hollande sat alone on a single chair in the Invalides courtyard with hundreds of mourners, many relatives of those who died, sitting behind … [Link]
Mashable » This holiday, Kim Kardashian is thankful for the Spice Girls
The list of things to be thankful for this holiday is long, but Kim Kardashian seems pretty sure she's got her priorities right See also: Kim Kardashian flew to Paris just for cheesecake, as one does Whilst hashtags of thanks were crowded with cosy pics of families and friends gathered around steaming turkeys, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star took … [Link]
Mashable » This video tells you how iconic Bollywood on-screen couples are faring now
Most Bollywood films end with a young couple uniting after having convinced their conservative parents, overcome opposition from warring families or defeated the villain. If you've ever wondered what happened to iconic couples after the films ended, a new video has the answer. Stand-up comedy group SnG Comedy's new video imagines them years later, undergoing couples therapy. See also: 10 … [Link]
Mashable » This boy wrote a heartbreaking letter to Santa after he was injured in a shooting
LONDON — Greater Manchester Police have shared a little boy's poignant Christmas wish list that he wrote after being shot in the leg at his home in Salford, UK. Seven-year-old Christian Hickey wrote a letter to Santa in the aftermath of a shooting in which both he and his mum Jayne, 30, were injured. They were shot in the legs after … [Link]
Slashdot » UK Prisons To Crack Down On Inmate Internet and Mobile Phone Use
An anonymous reader writes: UK prisons will roll out enhanced internet and mobile phone blocking technologies, according to new measures announced yesterday by Chancellor George Osborne in the Autumn Statement. The step, which seeks to stop inmate access to the internet and calls made from mobile devices, will involve part of a £1.3bn investment from the Ministry of Justice to … [Link]
Mashable » Britain's Labour Party faces big rift over airstrikes in Syria
LONDON — Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's vocal opposition to Prime Minister David Cameron's proposal for airstrikes in Syria against the Islamic State (ISIS) has set up divisions within the party, notably with the shadow foreign secretary, according to reports. Corbyn has canceled a visit to Oldham West to campaign ahead of a by-election there and returned to London because of the … [Link]
Mashable » LG to build a new OLED plant for more than $8.71 billion
In the past couple of years, we've constantly seen launches of OLED TVs with amazing picture quality, but high prices kept their sales way below the slightly worse but far cheaper LCD TV sets Now, LG is betting big on OLED: According to a Thursday report by Reuters, the company plans to invest more than 10 trillion won ($8.71 billion) to … [Link]
Mashable » This Indian-origin businessman just hosted an epic 550-million-rupee wedding in Kerala
Yesterday, Indian-origin business tycoon Ravi Pillai hosted an incredibly flamboyant wedding for his daughter Arathi's marriage to Kochi-based doctor Aditya Vishnu, in the city of Kollam in Kerala. With an estimated cost of 550 million rupees or $8 million, the wedding was an extravagant display of wealth See also: Twin brides marry twin grooms in wedding with twin priests and twin … [Link]
Mashable » Imagine if lobsters sounded like Dr. Zoidberg while escaping from divers
You may have seen lobsters getting hunted, but what if they sounded like Dr. Zoidberg? If you're a Futurama fan, you'll be familiar with the alien lobster's signature "whoop whoop whoop." With the character's sound dubbed over footage of lobsters escaping from divers, you can almost hear the glee in their voices as they scuttle away. This British woman made … [Link]
Mashable » Snapchat introduces its first holiday-themed channel for Discover
Snapchat Discover just got its first seasonal offering. Media startup Brit + Co debuted a "popup" channel on Discover on Friday that will feature holiday-themed content around baking, crafts and other DIY projects See also: 10 hidden tricks to make Snapchat infinitely better While Snapchat has rotated new publishers into its Discover offerings fairly steadily since the platform's January launch, Brit … [Link]
Mashable » The best media streaming devices for binging on videos, movies and games
‘Tis the season… to watch lots of TV and cut the cable cord. Chances are if you own a TV purchased within the last few years it's a "smart" one. And chances are the smart TV interface that ships with it is pretty slow and too confusing to operate. Yeah, we know the feeling. Set-top boxes (also called media streaming boxes), … [Link]
Mashable » Fast food giant Jollibee is coming to Australia, but what is it?
We’re pretty open to new fast food joints arriving on our shores, except when we don't know what they are The Filipino chain, Jollibee, is set to arrive in Australia in 2017, Jollibee's vice-president of international markets, Dennis Flores announced at the end of October. But what exactly is it? See also: You can now get home delivered gelato in Australia … [Link]
Slashdot » London's Deputy Mayor On Ditching Diesel
dkatana writes: During an interview in Barcelona last week, at the Smart Cities Congress, London's Deputy Mayor Matthew Pencharz said that he doesn't believe diesel cars belong in cities. He said, "I don't believe that for the urban setting, for light vehicles, diesel is the right thing," He added, "I don't think it is the right thing if you are … [Link]
Mashable » Australian Pastafarian gets licence photo with spaghetti strainer on his head
Driver’s licence photos are usually a serious affair, but one Pastafarian in Australia is trying to challenge the process. Benjamin Ady from Melbourne, believes in Pastafarianism, which is a parody religion that's also known as The Church of The Flying Spaghetti Monster. Members of the religion are known to wear spaghetti strainers on their heads The unusual religion was started in … [Link]
Mashable » Singaporeans are divided over whether Adam Lambert should usher in the New Year
SINGAPORE — There's a petition war going down on one divisive topic — whether Adam Lambert should play at the New Year countdown concert in Singapore. It all started with a petition posted on Wednesday calling for the openly-gay American singer to be removed from the concert that is organised annually by national broadcaster, MediaCorp. See also: Die a little with … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters can no longer abuse women at abortion clinics in Australian state
A state in Australia has banned protesters from coming within 150 metres of an abortion clinic. The legislation — which prevents anyone from hassling, abusing or filming women entering or leaving a clinic in Victoria — passed the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament without amendment on Friday, according to ABC News. The bill, originally introduced by Sex Party MP Fiona … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Concludes That Comets, Not Alien Megastructures Orbit KIC 8462852
MarkWhittington writes: Back in October, findings from the Kepler Space Telescope suggested that something strange was going on around a star called KIC 8462852. Kepler was built to detect exoplanets by measuring the cycles of dimming light from other stars, indicating that a large object was passing between them and Earth. But the dimming light cycle from KIC 8462852 seemed … [Link]
Mashable » You can now get home delivered gelato in Australia
We know the early Summer heat has been freaking out some Australians recently, but here's something that will make it all better. Dessert institution Gelato Messina has partnered with food delivery service Suppertime, so you can choose one of its 40 gelato flavours — like Salted Caramel and White Chocolate or Coconut and Lychee — and have it delivered to your … [Link]
Mashable » 2 Turkish journalists jailed over Syria smuggling reports
In new blow to media freedoms in Turkey, a court on Thursday ordered two prominent opposition journalists jailed pending trial over charges of willingly aiding an armed group and of espionage for revealing state secrets for their reports on alleged arms smuggling to Syria. The court in Istanbul ruled that Cumhuriyet newspaper's editor-in-chief Can Dundar, and the paper's Ankara representative, Erdem … [Link]
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Slashdot » Apple Looks To Introduce OLED Displays In iPhone Models From 2018
An anonymous reader writes: Apple is expected to integrate organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display technology in its iPhone handsets from 2018. The Cupertino-based giant will jump from liquid crystal display (LCD), which has been used in iPhones since 2007, to OLED – turning to suppliers like LG Displays, according to Japanese reports. The switch follows the steps of other smartphone … [Link]
Mashable » Australian music award winner calls out lack of women in impassioned speech
Australian comedian, radio presenter and ARIA award winner, Matt Okine, has won the Australian music awards — by simply telling it how it is Okine, on-stage after winning the ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release, used his platform to call out the awards organisers for the lack of female nominees in that category. See also: New Zealand conservationists have bad blood … [Link]
Slashdot » Greenwald: Why the CIA Is Smearing Edward Snowden After Paris Attacks
JoeyRox points out that Glenn Greenwald has some harsh words for the CIA in an op-ed piece for the LA Times. From the article: "Decent people see tragedy and barbarism when viewing a terrorism attack. American politicians and intelligence officials see something else: opportunity. Bodies were still lying in the streets of Paris when CIA operatives began exploiting the resulting … [Link]
Mashable » 10 things to buy this Black Friday to survive the next one
Black Friday is the tradition of taking the year's worth of rage you've built up, and pushing it onto the packs of rapid consumers for the prize of a microwave that doesn't smell like burnt pizza See also: Amazon's Black Friday site is here, almost a month before Black Friday So in order to survive this (almost)free-for-all, it's important to be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BLACK FRIDAY T-SHIRT SALE: Over 100,000 Geektastic Tees at Just $14 Each!
Just a quick post to let you guys know that we’ve just started our t-shirt sale for Black Friday! From now until Cyber Monday, all of our t-shirts as well as the ones from Teepublic dropped to just $14 each. And we’re talking of over 100,000 designs here! You can also get tank tops for $18, crewnecks for $30, hoodies … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Will Ship With Linux Kernel 4.4 LTS
prisoninmate writes: The current daily build of the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) remains based on the Linux 4.2 kernel packages of the stable Ubuntu 15.10 (Wily Werewolf) operating system, while the latest and most advanced Linux 4.3 kernel is tracked on the master-next branch of the upcoming operating system. In the meantime, the Ubuntu Kernel Team announced plans for … [Link]
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