Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Mashable » The best Tinder profiles of 2015
For many young singles, Tinder is a dry, barren, wasteland. Every glimmer of hope is a photoshopped mirage. What looks like a match is just an illusion. Swipe left, swipe right, it’s all the same. There is no escape. There is only surrender Still, 2015 gave us a few stellar Tinder profiles, bringing love and light to the world. Some were … [Link]
Mashable » Maurice Strong, pioneering climate and sustainability leader, dies at 86
TORONTO — Maurice Strong, whose work helped lead to the landmark climate summit that begins in Paris on Monday, has died at age 86, the head of the U.N.'s environmental agency said Saturday. "Strong will forever be remembered for placing the environment on the international agenda and at the heart of development," Achim Steiner, executive director of the U.N. Environment Program … [Link]
Slashdot » Creator of Relay On BITNET, Predecessor of IRC, Dies
tmjva writes: Jeff Kell passed away on November 25 as reported here in the 3000newswire. He was inventor of BITNET Relay, a predecessor of Internet Relay Chat using the REXX programming language. In 1987 he wrote the following preserved article about RELAY and here is his obituary.. May this early inventor rest in peace. 
Read more of this story at … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA Prepares To Launch an Orion and 3 Cubesats To Deep Space: 3 Years To Go
MarkWhittington writes: As NASA has noted, the space agency and its contractors are working diligently on the first launch of the heavy-lift Space Launch System. The launch, officially called EM-1, or Exploration Mission 1, will loft an unpiloted version of the Orion spacecraft around the moon. NASASpaceFlight.com also noted that a number of secondary payloads, known as CubeSats, will be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Americapox: Why a Plague from America Never Ravaged the Old World [Video]
A enlightening look at why even though plagues from the old world ravaged the population of the Americas, a plague from the new world never showed up to spoil the party over on the old continent. [CGP Grey] The post Americapox: Why a Plague from America Never Ravaged the Old World [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. … [Link]
Slashdot » Bill Gates To Headline Paris Climate Talks
theodp writes: The NY Times and others report that Bill Gates will announce the creation of a multibillion-dollar clean energy fund on Monday at the opening of the two-week long Paris Climate Change Conference. The climate summit, which will be attended by President Obama and 100+ world leaders, is intended to forge a global accord to cut planet-warming emissions. The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Katniss is Totally Crazy About Pita [Video]
Om nom nom nom. Katniss is totally crazy about Pita. [PistolShrimps] The post Katniss is Totally Crazy About Pita [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » This photo of Mark Zuckerberg's levitating dog is a thing of beauty
In case you were unaware, Mark Zuckerberg has a Hungarian sheepdog named Beast, who is one of the cutest, moppiest dogs in the whole world If you needed any proof, here is a photo of Beast cuddling with his mom, Priscilla Chan: 
Image: FacebookSee also: Little boy attempts to feed the dog, falls in the water bowl instead On Saturday, Zuckerberg … [Link]
Slashdot » What USB Has Replaced (And What it Hasn't)
An anonymous reader writes with a story at Ars Technica about the evolution thus far of USB as an enabling technology: Like all technology, USB has evolved over time. Despite being a 'Universal' Serial Bus, in its 18-or-so years on the market it has spawned multiple versions with different connection speeds and many, many types of cables. A casual search … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 3 Open Source Alternatives to Using the Google Maps API
The rise of data mining, mobile applications and social media, among many others, has dramatically changed the face of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and what they can accomplish. This has led to the creation of tools suited to various use cases.
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Secret Fallout 4 Gun: The Harpoon Gun [Video]
That gun isn’t available in the game yet, but you can invoke it via the console. The gun’s animation also includes bubbles, so does that mean that a future DLC will bring our character underwater? [Tyrannicon] The post Secret Fallout 4 Gun: The Harpoon Gun [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
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Slashdot » How Bad of a World Are We Really Living In Right Now?
New submitter Y.A.A.P. writes: Slate has a surprisingly relevant article of the state of the world today. A reasonable number of graphs and statistical comparisons show that our world is more peaceful than it has been for a long time. The article tells us that, despite what most news outlets (and political candidates) tell us, The World Is Not Falling … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Could You Survive a Fallout? Vsauce Takes a Look at the Longterm Effects of a Nuclear Explosion
VSauce 3 takes a look at the terrifying aftermath of a nuclear explosion, its fallout. [VSauce3 | Via LS] The post Could You Survive a Fallout? Vsauce Takes a Look at the Longterm Effects of a Nuclear Explosion appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Little boy attempts to feed the dog, falls in the water bowl instead
This little boy may be cute, but he's definitely not coordinated During an attempt at feeding the dog, like a dutiful family member, this little guy got knocked off balance and found himself landing butt-first in the water bowl. Silver lining? The kid can clearly pull off a pratfall and has a bright future in the physical comedy realm. French … [Link]
Slashdot » DecryptorMax/CryptInfinite Ransomware Decrypted, No Need To Pay Ransom
An anonymous reader writes: Emsisoft has launched a new tool capable of decrypting files compromised by the DecryptorMax (CryptInfinite) ransomware. The tool is quite easy to use, and will generate a decryption key. For best results users should compare an encrypted and decrypted file, but the tool can also get the decryption key by comparing an encrypted PNG with a … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook expands parental leave policy for all employees globally
Facebook gave its employees around the world something extra to be thankful for just in time for the holidays. The social networking giant announced this week that it is extending its policy of offering four months paid leave to new parents to all of its employees globally, rather than just new parents in the United States. "This expanded benefit primarily affects … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Buy Or Build a High End Gaming PC?
An anonymous reader writes: Looking at some Black Friday ads, I'm seeing some good deals on Alienware and other gaming rigs that would be cheaper than building them from scratch. If you built or were to build a high end gaming rig, what would you suggest? Or would you just get a prebuilt system and customize it to your needs? … [Link]
Mashable » Tiger becomes unlikely pals with the goat that was supposed to be his lunch
A goat and tiger at the Primorsky Safari Park in Russia are foregoing the typical predator-prey relationship in exchange for a more progressive and equal one Timur the goat was originally intended to be a live meal for Amur the Siberian tiger. However, it seems that upon being released in Amur's enclosure, Timur immediately took charge See also: Baby giraffe … [Link]
Slashdot » Air Force Hires Civilian Drone Pilots For Combat Patrols
schwit1 writes: For the first time, civilian pilots and crews now operate what the Air Force calls "combat air patrols," daily round-the-clock flights above areas of military operations to provide video and collect other sensitive intelligence. Civilians are not allowed to pinpoint targets with lasers or fire missiles. They operate only Reapers that provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, known as … [Link]
Mashable » Planned Parenthood shooting: A shocked community grieves and waits for answers
UPDATED: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 at 8.20 p.m. EST At first glance, it almost looks like a normal Saturday morning in Colorado Springs. The parking lot of the shopping center at Centennial Boulevard is filled with cars. You can imagine the customers picking up a few extra groceries from King Soopers as their Thanksgiving leftovers run out, or starting the holiday … [Link]
Slashdot » Peter Thiel: We Need a New Atomic Age
HughPickens.com writes: Peter Thiel writes in the NYT that what's especially strange about the failed push for renewables is that we already had a practical plan back in the 1960s to become fully carbon-free without any need of wind or solar: nuclear power. "But after years of cost overruns, technical challenges and the bizarre coincidence of an accident at Three … [Link]
Mashable » Cats are Brussels' secret weapon to lure back tourists
After a five-day lockdown prompted by the maximum security alert, Brussels officials are attempting to entice back tourists who may have been scared away by images of soldiers armed with machine guns in the capital's deserted streets. Their secret weapon? Cats. Brussels shut down its subways and schools while the government asked people to stay away from public places because … [Link]
Slashdot » Parts of Falcon 9 Launcher Wash Ashore In England
RockDoctor writes with news as reported by the BBC that parts of a Falcon 9 launcher have washed ashore on the Scilly Islands off the SW coast of Britain. Early impressions are that the pieces are from the failed Falcon 9 ISS launch which exploded after take-off in June. That's not the only possibility, though; according to the article, However … [Link]
Slashdot » C.H.I.P. vs Pi Zero: Which Sub-$10 Computer Is Better?
Make Magazine weighs in on a issue that's suddenly relevant in a world where less thn $10 can buy a new, (nominally) complete computer. Which one makes most sense? Both the $9 C.H.I.P and the newest, stripped-down Raspberry Pi model have plusses and minuses, but to make either one actually useful takes some additional hardware; at their low prices, it's … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » AMAZING Black Friday Deals Keep Coming In For the WEEKEND!
A lot of new awesome new deals are here for the weekend! Check these out! Video Games: –Save 10% on PlayStation Digital Codes (Including DLC such as the Fallout 4 Season Pass!) (Use Promo Code “L1L2R1R2” at Checkout) –Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (PS4 or XBox One) – $59.99 $34.99 (42% Off) Books: –30% off ANY ALREADY DISCOUNTED BOOK on Amazon with … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Relationships [Comic]
Well, for me, alcohol is during the weekends, coffee is every day, and sweets… well… I don’t even want to take about them. [Source: Owl Turd Comic | Like “Owl Turd Comic” on Facebook | Follow “Owl Turd Comic” on Twitter] The post Relationships [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity Explained by the Tenth Doctor [Video]
Who better than David Tenant, the tenth Doctor, to explain Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity? No one, of course! [Albert Einstein] The post Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity Explained by the Tenth Doctor [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Space Unisex Lounge Pants
I don’t know about you guys, but I know I want a pair! From Thinkgeek: Comfy navy blue lounge pants featuring our favorite Star Wars ships and logo on a starfield background, perfect for sleeping, lounging around your space freighter, or attending a late-night/early-morning movie premiere (we hope). 100% polyester pants with two pockets, elastic waist and drawstring, which is … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Did You Hear About That Italian Chef Who Died? [Comic]
[Source: Amateur Hour Comics | Like “Amateur Hour Comics” on Facebook] The post Did You Hear About That Italian Chef Who Died? [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Everything Wrong With Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope – With Kevin Smith
Alright Cinema Sins. We will let you do this to Star Wars just because we love you, but be careful. This stuff is sacred to us. But we’ll let it slide because we love Kevin Smith. He is TRULY one of us geeks! So sin away, people. The post Everything Wrong With Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope – … [Link]
Mashable » Turkish president says he wishes downing of Russian jet hadn't happened
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday voiced regret over Turkey's downing of a Russian warplane, saying his country was "truly saddened" by the incident and wished it hadn't occurred. It was the first expression of regret by the strongman leader since Tuesday's incident in which Turkish F-16 jets shot down the Russian jet on grounds that it … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Movies That Stole Their Sets From Other Films
Have you ever found yourself watching a new movie when suddenly, you’re hit with a serious case of deja vu? Hollywood recycles movie plots and twists every year, but the places the films are set can be even easier to spot. But really, when you find a perfect set, why waste it on just one movie? Here are Screen Rant’s … [Link]
Slashdot » Hacker Cracks Lumia Bootloader, Offers Tool For Root Access and Custom ROMs
MojoKid writes: Microsoft and Nokia have worked hard making Lumia smartphones difficult to break into at a low-level, but software hacker Heathcliff has just proven that it's not impossible. He's just released a solid-looking tool called Windows Phone Internals, and it can do everything from unlocking the bootloader to replacing the phone's ROM. WP Internals is a completely free download, … [Link]
Mashable » Engagement rings are about to look a lot different
Engagement rings aren't immune to trends. The practice and styles have changed throughout history. Some researchers suggest Neanderthals marked their mates by tying cords around their fingers, wrists and waists. It was a physical representation of their spirits being bound together. Ancient Egyptians sealed a marriage for all eternity with leather, bone and braided hemp rings. Early Romans used metal jewelry … [Link]
Mashable » Early 1900s photo album captures the evolution of one loving family
1913Paneth’s wife Else on their honeymoon in Cairo.Image: Friedrich Paneth/Royal Photographic Society/SSPL/Getty Images1924"Eva, Heinz and Else sitting on a wall."Image: Friedrich Paneth/Royal Photographic Society/SSPL/Getty ImagesFriedrich Adolf Paneth was born in Austria in 1887, the son of Jewish parents but raised as a ProtestantHe received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Vienna in 1910, but soon switched to study … [Link]
Mashable » Escape from hell: The refugees risking everything to stowaway to Britain
CALAIS, France — You can somehow feel the tension build up around mid-afternoon in the Calais Jungle. You see young men suddenly shouting out. People start running. It's beginning. Some 6,000 refugees and migrants — most from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sudan and Eritrea —live in the makeshift camp in northwest France near the port of Calais and the tunnel that … [Link]
Slashdot » Finnish IT Retailer Reveals Most Returned Products
jones_supa writes: The largest computer gear retailer in Finland, Verkkokauppa.com, has unveiled top 20 lists of most returned and most serviced equipment in 2015 (Google translation). To offer an alternative to Black Friday, the company is going with a theme called "Sustainable Christmas". They want to guide shoppers to make good choices, as product returns always create extra burden for … [Link]
Slashdot » Celebrating ARM's 25th Anniversary With the Visual ARM1
In a slow-burn series of posts going back to 2010, the Visual6502.org has presented diagrams and commentary on "ancient microchips," mosly based on painstaking microphotography after just-as-painstaking depackaging and cleaning of the actual chips.Today, reader trebonian writes an excerpt from their latest entry, in honor of the 25th anniversary of ARM Ltd., UK, which is somewhat different: To celebrate and … [Link]
Slashdot » France Using Emergency Powers To Prevent Climate Change Protests
Bruce66423 writes: Following the Paris massacre, the French government declared a state of emergency. One of the regulations this introduced was control of large scale gatherings, and one of the events that is being caught up in this is planned protests to do with the Climate Change conference in Paris next month. This has resulted in some activists being put … [Link]
Mashable » You can drive this $100,000 SandRacer on the street
It might not look like it, but this Zarooq Motors sand racing car is street-legal. Built in the United Arab Emirates, this sleek but boxy dune jumper has been designed based on lessons learned from decades of Dubai sand racing. You get all of that — and some seriously knobby tires — for a mere $100,000. See also: VW's new Beetle … [Link]
Mashable » Canadian heartthrob Justin Trudeau gets flirty with his boss, the Queen
Queen Elizabeth, 89 years old and unflappable after 63 years of running the British monarchy, gave the royal equivalent of a wink at handsome young Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau on Friday In a three-line toast before a meeting of the Commonwealth — countries that were part of the British Empire before they became independent, and retain the Queen as nominal … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Is There a Bookmark Manager That Actually Manages Bookmarks?
hackwrench writes: Most reviews of so-called bookmark managers focus on the fact that they can share bookmarks across browsers and devices and whether or not they can make your bookmarks public or not. Sometimes they mention that you can annotate bookmarks. Little is said about real management features like making certain bookmarks exclusive to one or a set of browsers … [Link]
Mashable » Google shows you every U.S. flight on the day before Thanksgiving
If you tried to fly anywhere in the U.S. the day before Thanksgiving, it might have seemed like everyone in human existence was queued up ahead of you at the airport. Roughly 3.6 million people took to the air Wednesday, the day before the Thanksgiving holiday — traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year To underscore just how … [Link]
Slashdot » Privacy Vulnerability Exposes VPN Users' Real IP Addresses
An anonymous reader writes: A major security flaw which reveals VPN users' real IP addresses has been discovered by Perfect Privacy (PP). The researchers suggest that the problem affects all VPN protocols, including IPSec, PPTP and OpenVPN. The technique involves a port-forwarding tactic whereby a hacker using the same VPN as its victim can forward traffic through a certain port, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Lightbulb Could Be Wireless Router
A wireless connection using an LED bulb has been tested in an Estonian office. The technology achieved a 1Gbps transfer, though the theoretical maximum is 224Gbps. The basic principle of “Li-Fi” is the same as Wi-Fi, just using wavelengths of visible light rather than radio waves. Instead of using a router, it involves varying the current to an LED bulb, … [Link]
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