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.
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Ohio Republicans Use APIs and Zapier
As politics continues to embrace technology to drive campaign focus and engage voters, Danny Schreiber’s post on the Zapier website discusses how the Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee (OHROC) unlocked voter data using API-driven software integrations.
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Slashdot » Windows 10 Gets Core Console Host Enhancements
x0n writes: As of Windows 10 TH2 (10.0.1058), the core console subsystem has support for a large number of ANSI and VT100 escape sequences. This is likely to prepare for full Open SSH server/client integration, which is already underway over on github. It looks like xterm is finally coming to Windows. OpenSSH was previously announced (last year) by the very … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton: Women running for office bear a 'much greater burden'
HENNIKER, New Hampshire — Hillary Clinton on Saturday opened up about the struggles she faces in running for president as a woman, saying in frank terms that there are double standards women face in seeking positions of power in the United States. “I really understand that there is a very much greater burden on women running for political office,” Clinton told … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey denies timeline changes (sort of), talks #RIPTwitter
All the hashtag angst and insider commentary regarding Twitter's potential timeline changes finally came to a head on Saturday, forcing the company's CEO, Jack Dorsey to finally weigh in on the matter Directly addressing the #RIPTwitter hashtag that has been trending worldwide for the last 24 hours, Dorsey did his best to tamp down the concerns from some users that … [Link]
Slashdot » Unreal Engine Will Soon Allow Developers To Build Games Inside of VR
An anonymous reader writes: Epic Games, the creators of Unreal Engine, has been a longstanding supporter of VR. They were on board way back when Oculus sparked the VR industry in 2012 with a Kickstarter that would snowball into a rekindling of consumer virtual reality. Having been one of the first major game engines to support VR headsets like the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Want to Lose Weight? Exercise vs. Diet [Science Video]
Which gives you the most bang for your buck when it comes to losing weight, exercise or diet? Asapscience breaks it down for you! [AsapSCIENCE] The post Want to Lose Weight? Exercise vs. Diet [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How to Make a Classic Stormtrooper Action Figure Breakdance [Video]
Star Wars and hip hop together as they were meant to be. WIRED’s Eric Steuer demonstrates how to get original trilogy figures doing sick headspins. [Wired] The post How to Make a Classic Stormtrooper Action Figure Breakdance [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Europe pleads with Turkey to open border for Syrians fleeing Aleppo siege
The European Union has urged Turkey to open its borders to tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing Russian bombs and pro-government forces laying siege to the city of Aleppo. See also: Tens of thousands of Syrians flee Aleppo as government offensive intensifies With the help of Russian airstrikes, forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have made territorial gains over the … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé drops surprise video for 'Formation.' Now get in line behind her.
Never, ever underestimate Beyoncé. In her own words, "I may just be a black Bill Gates in the making." Queen Bey blessed us with a new song called "Formation" and a video just before her Super Bowl performance tomorrow, which Coldplay, Bruno Mars, the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers are also slated to attend. You can download the track … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars Hangover: When The Force Won’t Stop Awakening [Video]
Star Wars 7 brought out the inner fanboys and girls in a lot of us, but it’s been over a month. It’s now time to move on. [Awestruck] The post Star Wars Hangover: When The Force Won’t Stop Awakening [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Time To Get Into Crypto-currency? If So, Which?
Qbertino writes: With the ever-looming cyberpunk future in close proximity, I'm starting to wonder if it isn't time to get myself familiar with crypto currency as a means of trade. Bitcoin is all the hype, but the blockchain has flaws, in that it isn't as anonymous as one would hope for — you can track past transactions. Rumors of Bitcoin … [Link]
Mashable » Taiwan earthquake zone transformed into virtual reality model
The devastation wrought by the earthquake in Taiwan early Saturday morning has been captured on video and in numerous photos, but a few locals have enhanced the world's view of the disaster by posting a three-dimensional model of the scene SEE ALSO: The aftermath of Taiwan's earthquake in 13 devastating photos Posted by modelers from the National Cheng Kung University, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When the Super Mario Bros. Meet Fallout [Cosplay Pics]
These awesome cosplays designed by redditor 3dbdotcom mash up the world of the Super Mario Brothers with the Fallout Universe, and I have to say, I’m sold to the idea! 
[Sourceé: 3dbdotcom on Reddit | Via Technabob] The post When the Super Mario Bros. Meet Fallout [Cosplay Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Gloria Steinem: Young women back Bernie Sanders because 'the boys are with Bernie'
During an interview on last night's Bill Maher show, the noted feminist Gloria Steinem suggested that young women support Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign because they want attention from men. Steinem's comments came in response to a question about the base of support for Sanders and Hillary Clinton, respectively. "When you’re young, you’re thinking, 'Where are the boys?' The boys are with … [Link]
Slashdot » Bethesda To Unleash the Hounds of Hell On May 13th: Doom Release Date Confirmed
MojoKid writes: Bethesda and id Software are in the process rebooting the Doom franchise and it seems like it's been in development for ages. When we last visited the upcoming Doom remake, Bethesda had posted a giblet-filled trailer which showed some pretty impressive gameplay visuals, killer hand-to-hand combat and plenty of head stomping. However, Bethesda just clued gamers in on … [Link]
Mashable » 5 can't-miss apps: Airmail, PlayGround, Sports Illustrated and more
With Facebook's Friends Day videos taking over social media and reports that Twitter may be getting close to one of its biggest changes yet, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. See also: How Facebook's fake holiday took over Twitter Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Things that got more screen time than Luke Skywalker in The Force Awakens [Comic]
[Source: Is It Canon by @RockPaperCynic and @BigSimpleComics] The post Things that got more screen time than Luke Skywalker in The Force Awakens [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » 5 things to watch for during tonight's GOP debate
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — The gang is back together, gathering for the final Republican debate before the crucial primary in New Hampshire on Tuesday The field has narrowed. Rand Paul, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum have all dropped out since the Iowa caucuses last week. And, according to the ABC rules, Carly Fiorina doesn't have enough support in the polls to … [Link]
Slashdot » Neutrino Exploit Kit Has a New Way To Detect Security Researchers
itwbennett writes: [The Neutrino exploit kit] is using passive OS fingerprinting to detect visiting Linux machines, according to Trustwave researchers who found that computers they were using for research couldn't make a connection with servers that delivered Neutrino. Daniel Chechik, senior security researcher at Trustwave's SpiderLabs division wrote that they tried changing IP addresses and Web browsers to avoid whatever … [Link]
Popular Science » Remembering Apollo 14 Astronaut Ed Mitchell In His Own Words
Ed Mitchell was one of the men chosen to join NASA's astronaut corps as part of Group 5 in April of 1966. He was on Apollo 9's support crew, then the backup Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 10, which put him in line to fly on Apollo 13. Of course, the mission's Commander Al Shepard had to slip to a … [Link]
Mashable » Psychedelic history of Japan turns learning into an acid trip
The best way to learn about the history of any country is from a history book or, at the very least, a history documentary. But if you're too slacker to even sit still for an hour of TV docu-history, one YouTube user promises to give you the entire history of Japan in just nine minutes "History of Japan" is Bill … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Future is Now [Video]
Tinkerer extraordinaire Simone Giertz has built a state of the art robot that perfectly applies lipstick to her mouth at the press of a button. Check it out, I’ll take a dozen! [Simone Giertz] The post The Future is Now [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Jeb Bush on Donald Trump: 'The guy needs therapy'
BEDFORD, N.H. — Jeb Bush's campaign is teetering on the edge of relevancy, but on Saturday he turned up the heat on his Republican rivals as he focuses on locking up votes ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. "I'm not a psychiatrist or a psychologist, but the guy needs therapy," Bush said of Trump, who will rejoin his Republican presidential rivals … [Link]
Mashable » British dependency won't take refugees because residents are 'Islamophobic'
LONDON — There's too much "Islamophobia" among the residents of the British dependency of Guernsey for the island to take in refugees, its chief minister said. Jonathan Le Tocq said there was too much negativity on the 12-mile-long island to ensure the safety of Syrian refugees, and that's partly the reason behind the island's decision to not accept them. See also: … [Link]
Slashdot » GitHub Is Undergoing a Full-Blown Overhaul As Execs and Employees Depart
mattydread23 writes: This is what happens when hot startups grow up. [GitHub] CEO Chris Wanstrath is imposing management structure where there wasn't much before, and execs are departing, partly because the company is cracking down on remote work. It's a lot like Facebook in 2009. Business Insider has the full inside story based on multiple sources in and close to … [Link]
Mashable » Iman breaks her silence following the death of her husband, David Bowie
Iman tweeted for the first time since the death of her husband, David Bowie, with a simple message: "Love & Gratitude." Bowie's family released a statement on his official Facebook page following his passing, but has not commented otherwise See also: The love story of Iman and David Bowie, through the years While Bowie was ill, Iman used social media to … [Link]
Mashable » Here are the best Super Bowl 50 commercials so far
This is it. This is the year that it all comes together.Armed with nearly infinite money — one Super Bowl commercial will cost $170,000 a second in 2016 — the advertising industry has trotted out all of its best ideas to capture your attention while you're watching the Denver Broncos take on the Carolina Panthers. Read more…Fueled by the desire to … [Link]
Mashable » Is your relationship 'Netflix official'?
According to a Netflix survey, 51% of people felt sharing their account signified a "big step" in a relationship. A majority said they would only share their information in an exclusive relationship. SEE ALSO: What to stream on HBO, Hulu, Amazon, Netflix and Showtime in February The survey, conducted in fall 2015, polled 1,008 American Netflix users between the ages 18-39. … [Link]
Mashable » Christian Louboutin horoscope shoes could be in your future
Christian Louboutin sees red soles in your future. The fashion and beauty company designed a line of horoscope-specific footwear exclusively for online retailer Moda Operandi. 
Image: COurtesy of Moda operandiEach astrological sign will be available in two different styles — an opened-toe mule and a pointed flat. Shoppers can choose between black, navy and a deep purple. SEE ALSO: 16 creative jewelry … [Link]
Mashable » Han Solo, Princess Leia and Kylo Ren finally get a corny family photo
Who is the real villain: the dude who ditched his family for the Dark Side, or the parents who made him pose for a family photo even though he just wanted to sulk in his bedroom? A Star Wars fan on Reddit gave Han Solo and Princess Leia the picture-perfect family photo they never got using the force of Photoshop, and … [Link]
Slashdot » Giant Magellan Telescope Set To Revolutionize Ground-Based Astronomy
StartsWithABang writes: If you want to see farther, deeper and at higher resolution than ever before into the Universe, you need four things: the largest aperture possible, the best-quality optical systems and cameras/CCDs, the least interference from the atmosphere, and the analytical techniques and power to make the most of every photon. While the last three have improved tremendously over … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter insider: Calm down, your feed isn't about to be taken over by robots
The Twitter community went into a virtual hyperventilating freakout on Friday when reports surfaced that the company might be planning on changing the way tweets are displayed (from reverse chronological to algorithmic) But if one major, frequently outspoken Twitter activist investor is to be believed, there's nothing to worry about. SEE ALSO: Death of Twitter is trending on Twitter as … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands of anti-immigrant protesters, counter-demonstrators face off
Thousands of people from far-right nationalist groups in cities around the world marched to protest against Islam and immigration on Saturday. The demonstrators flooded the streets of cities in Britain, France, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Canberra, Australia, chanting "Islamists Not Welcome!" and "Ban Shariah Law!" The biggest turnout was in Dresden, where police said they expected about … [Link]
Mashable » 13 thoughts about grammar that will make you feel like a genius
Grammar can be mind-blowing. If there is one thing the Internet holds dear, it's a well-crafted sentence with correct grammar. Your Facebook statuses, your tweets and even your hashtags are always in danger of the grammar troll in your life coming out of the woodwork just to shame you on your knowledge of "they're," "there" and "their." See also: 20 Awful … [Link]
Popular Science » Fall(out) Guy: Isotopes
A shorter version of this comic originally appeared as a bonus alongside Part Four of this series. But cartoon Health Physicist, Phil Broughton, kindly pointed out to me that it was incorrect. I went to fix the mistake, and ended up drawing an entire page. Oops. Enjoy! Here's Phil: …Activating stable iodine isn't how we make I-131. There's some very … [Link]
Mashable » Republican-led Congress unlikely to back Obama's new clean energy bid
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Saturday that he will ask the Republican-led Congress to double spending on research and development into clean energy by 2020. But the request is unlikely to be fulfilled. GOP lawmakers scoff at the science behind climate change and dismiss Obama's pleas for the issue to be dealt with urgently. In an unusual twist in Obama's … [Link]
Slashdot » Even With Telemetry Disabled, Windows 10 Talks To Dozens of Microsoft Servers
An esteemed reader writes: Curious about the various telemetry and personal information being collected by Windows 10, one user installed Windows 10 Enterprise and disabled all of the telemetry and reporting options. Then he configured his router to log all the connections that happened anyway. Even after opting out wherever possible, his firewall captured Windows making around 4,000 connection attempts … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ninja [Comic]
[Source: Safely Endangered | Like “Safely Endangered” on Facebook | Follow “Safely Endangered” on Twitter] The post Ninja [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Female journalist groped during live broadcast in Cologne
A journalist was groped during a live broadcast as she was reporting about Carnival in Cologne, Germany, which has been on high alert after a string of sexual assaults on New Year's Eve Esmeralda Labye, a Belgian journalist working for Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française, was covering Carnival when three drunk men made lewd gestures behind her on air … [Link]
Mashable » Old-school football once killed 19 players in one year
1918Georgetown University player C. Wertz.Image: National Photo Company/Library of CongressFootball, or “American football” to the rest of the world, emerged from several different varieties of soccer and rugby which were played in European and American schoolsIn the 1800s, American universities started playing against one another, though each practiced its own adapted style of football with distinct rulesThe shared threads between each … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter timeline change will kill what makes it fun
The prospect of a Twitter timeline determined not by date but by some arbitrary algorithm has me questioning my devotion to the now decade-old platform. And I'm not the only one In an exquisite piece of irony, the current top Twitter trend is #RIPTwitter, a hashtag devoted to decrying a new Twitter timeline algorithm that may arrive as early as next … [Link]
Slashdot » Let Your Pupils Do the Typing
New submitter s.mathot writes: Researchers from France and the Netherlands have developed a way to—literally—write text by thinking of letters. (Academic paper [open access], non-technical blog, YouTube video.) This technique relies on small changes in pupil size that occur when you covertly (from the corner of your eye; without moving your eyes or body) attend to bright or dark objects. … [Link]
Mashable » The aftermath of Taiwan's earthquake in 13 devastating photos
Rescuers were scrambling Saturday to find more than 100 people they believe remain buried beneath the rubble of a high-rise residential building that collapsed after a powerful earthquake struck southern Taiwan before dawn. At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured. See also: At least 13 dead, hundreds injured in powerful Taiwan earthquake Nearly 340 people have been … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on Select TiVo Streaming Media Devices, Goosebumps, Braun Electric Shaver and MORE!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few great deals we stumbled on this morning! –Save Big on Select TiVo Streaming Media Players (From 40% to 63% Off) –Goosebumps (Blu-ray + DVD + UltraViolet + Limited ebook Offer) – $38.99 $15 (62% Off) –Braun Series 3 3040 Wet and Dry Shaver – $79.99 $39.99 (50% Off) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 5 Amazing Facts You Don’t Know About Hideo Kojima
Hideo Kojima is an enigma wrapped in a mystery. One of the most beloved game creators out there, yet had a recent falling out with Konami that left many scratching their heads. So who is this man? What is he up to next? Why are his games so awesome yet to so weird? This list may be answer a few … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » YIKES: Lightning Falls a Few Feet Away from Two Guys [Video]
A short video of two guys almost getting struck by lightning while they were looking at a storm on a dock in South Sydney, Australia. [Danielofficial97 Dudman | Via Geekologie] The post YIKES: Lightning Falls a Few Feet Away from Two Guys [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deadpool vs Anime Impulse 2016 [Video]
Deadpool goes to Anime Impulse. D-Piddy as Deadpool [D Piddy] The post Deadpool vs Anime Impulse 2016 [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Ultimate food porn: Delectable dumplings from scratch (just take a seat)
Lunar New Year is around the corner (Feb. 8) and there's no better way to celebrate than by making these traditional Chinese dumplings. We went to Mimi Cheng's, a Taiwanese-Chinese dumpling emporium, for the ultimate dough folding experience with co-owner Marian ChengFind out more about the tradition: http://on.mash.to/1Q1YqKN Read more…More about Recipe, Lifestyle, Home, Chinese New Year, and Lunar New Year … [Link]
Mashable » Our most serious 2016 Super Bowl halftime show predictions
You can bet the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl halftime show is going to be big Many welcomed the news that Coldplay would be headlining this year's halftime show. However, other people were very opposed to it. The majority of Coldplay songs can be associated with bawling your eyes out and consuming massive amounts of comfort food, so it can … [Link]
Mashable » Everyone will be dabbing this weekend, so you should probably know what it is
Video: Taylor Jones, Armand Valdes, Loris Ravera If you’re one of the millions of people watching Super Bowl 50 this weekend, you may notice something peculiar on the field Led by quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers have thrashed opponents all season, and in the process, joined in on the fun of the Internet’s latest dance craze – the dab. … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter Tackles Terrorists In Targeted Takedown
Mark Wilson writes: Having previously battled trolls, Twitter has now turned its attention to terrorists and their supporters. The site has closed down more than 125,000 accounts associated with terrorism since the middle of 2015, it announced in a statement. Although a full breakdown of figures is not provided, Twitter says most of these accounts were related to ISIS. Having … [Link]
Mashable » Watching dumplings being folded is meditative and mouthwatering
Video: Keith Hopkin, Emily Rhyne, Noah Throop Lunar new year (which this year celebrates the year of the monkey) comes Feb. 8 A feast with foods symbolizing luck and prosperity is part of a traditional Chinese celebration. And that feast traditionally includes dumplings 
Image: MashableSee also: Stuffing bread bowls are a cute take on everyone's favorite side dish New York … [Link]
Mashable » The tech behind Super Bowl 50: 1,300 Wi-Fi hotspots, 16 camera angles and more
The Super Bowl is a long American tradition of brute force meeting skill on the gridiron as the world waits to see who will emerge victorious But in our newly tech-powered mediascape, how exactly will all that action find its way to the eyeballs of millions of footballs fans watching on Sunday? We investigated, talked to both the NFL and … [Link]
Mashable » Death of Twitter is trending on Twitter as users freak out over algorithm
UPDATED: 2:15 p.m. GMT LONDON — The thought of a changed Twitter is just too much for many users to bear. Reports that timelines may be switched from reverse chronological order to an algorithm-based system (similar to Facebook's) circulated the Internet on Saturday morning, and users were full of doom and gloom See also: Twitter may launch its new Facebook-like timeline … [Link]
Mashable » 20 painfully honest Valentine's Day cards to help you accurately declare your love
Image: Mashable Composite, AnnsPaperie on EtsyThey say honesty is the best policy, so let's employ that this Valentine's Day with blunt cards. Feb. 14 is fast approaching and that means it's once again time to tell that special someone in your life exactly how they make you feel. See also: 24 creative Valentine's Day gifts that aren't flowers or chocolate … [Link]
Mashable » 4 reasons you should accept those out-of-the-blue LinkedIn requests
I’ll just put it out there — I have a big ol' mushy spot in my heart reserved for LinkedIn. As a freelance writer, it's been a great resource for me to not only get connected with new professional contacts, but even land some well-paying projects So, I can't help but to be a little surprised when people seem positively disgusted … [Link]
Mashable » As if! The '90s choker is back and you can pull it off
Today’s hottest jewelry trend is sexy, edgy and old AF.Choker's aren't new. It seems as soon as women learned how to tie knots they were wrapping strips of leather, lace and satin around their necks. But just because a style is ancient doesn’t mean it’s off the table. Some of the necklaces that were popular among royals in the 1700s are still worn … [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon's Mobile Video Won't Count Against Data Caps — but Netflix Will
Earthquake Retrofit writes: Ars Technica has a story about how Verizon Wireless is testing the limits of the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules; Verizon has announced that it will exempt its own video service from mobile data caps—while counting data from competitors such as YouTube and Netflix against customers' caps. 
Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]
Mashable » Remembering Casey Kasem, a gone but not forgotten member of the Scooby-Doo gang
Frank Welker is a veteran in the field of voice acting, with an impressive list of credits to his name, including everything from Aladdin to Family GuyBut it was his involvement with the world of Scooby-Doo back in the late '60s that really gave him his start and, over the years, brought him close to the late Casey Kasem. Here, ahead … [Link]
Mashable » Roses are red, violets are blue, these suffragette poems ring all too true
Image: Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in AmericaThe New York State Woman Suffrage Party was a local branch of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, which formed as the result of a national convention of suffrage groups in 1890In addition to protesting and organizing, the Woman Suffrage Party also published literature including magazines and pamphlets to inform suffragettes on … [Link]
Mashable » 11 black-owned businesses that are changing the world
An often-overlooked aspect of racial equality is economic equality — without dollars and opportunities firmly rooted in communities of color, there is no power. That's why black-owned businesses are so important in the fight for racial justice. When you buy from these businesses, you support financial freedom and agency in the black community. And your purchase goes even further when those … [Link]
Mashable » 7 ways to eat literal heart this Valentine's Day
Image: Mashable Composite, puntamandala, fionaeatsSure, you might associate Valentine's Day with pastel conversation hearts, enormous red boxes of candy and trite mass produced cards, but it's 2016 Make Valentine's day a little edgier and a lot more savory by putting some heart into it. Literally See also: Seriously, stop telling everyone how SUPER chill your Valentine's Day will be Eating … [Link]
Mashable » We analyze the Super Bowl 50 commercials with smart advertising experts
Welcome to the Ad Bowl. It's the one time of year where people actually get excited about being sold beer, candy and cars — and we're no exception. Mashable is once again live blogging through the commercial breaks this Super Bowl, and we've got a crack team of advertising experts here to join us On the creative side, we have Eric … [Link]
Slashdot » Online Museum Displays Decades of Malware
An anonymous reader writes: archive.org has launched a Museum of Malware, which devotes itself to a historical look at DOS-based viruses of the 1980s and 1990s, and gives viewers the opportunity to run the viruses in a DOS game emulator, and to download 'neutered' versions of the code. With an estimated 50,000 DOS-based viruses in existence by the year 2000, … [Link]
Mashable » Elton John's Blue Steel rivals Derek Zoolander's
Derek Zoolander may only have one look, but he puts everything he has into it Ben Stiller has been doing the rounds to promote Zoolander 2 in the UK, and Graham Norton asked him how he achieves that ridiculously good-looking expression of his. Stiller explains that Blue Steel is more of a state of mind, and we find out that … [Link]
Mashable » I tried a trendy ice rink workout, and I was a total disaster
LONDON — Working out is hard. I don't care what anyone says. So, naturally someone decided exercise needed to be made even more difficult — just in case you weren't sufficiently challenged — by adding ice to the equation See also: You'll only survive this new workout if you can run laps on ice London's latest fitness class takes exercising on … [Link]
Mashable » Banged up and beautiful: Short oval racing the UK's most unruly sport
It’s a rainy and miserable midsummer Sunday in Thurrock, Essex, in the southeast of England. A middle-aged man, drenched to the bone, sits in the mud. The raincoat he has drawn up over his head does nothing to keep him dry, nor does the large umbrella which sags beneath the volume of rain bearing down on it. He yells some indecipherable orders … [Link]
Slashdot » Docker Images To Be Based On Alpine Linux
New submitter Tenebrousedge writes: Docker container sizes continue a race to the bottom with a couple of environments weighing in at less than 10MB. Following on the heels of this week's story regarding small images based on Alpine Linux, it appears that the official Docker images will be moving from Debian/Ubuntu to Alpine Linux in the near future. How low … [Link]
Slashdot » Avast SafeZone Browser Lets Attackers Access Your Filesystem
An anonymous reader writes: Just two days after Comodo's Chromodo browser was publicly shamed by Google Project Zero security researcher Tavis Ormandy, it's now Avast's turn to be publicly scorned for failing to provide a "secure" browser for its users. Called SafeZone, and also known as Avastium, Avast's custom browser is offered as a bundled download for all who purchase … [Link]
Mashable » 16 of Jerry Seinfeld's Porsches to fetch millions at auction
Jerry Seinfeld will be sending 16 Porsches from his own collection to the bidding block on March 11 at the Amelia Island Auction held by Gooding & Company. See also: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mercedes Unimog is for sale on eBay for $350,980 It's not yet clear how much the lot is worth, but each single car could fetch from hundreds of thousands … [Link]
Mashable » Boy ordered to take off Princess Elsa costume during his school's Disney day
A California middle school is facing backlash after a 13-year-old student was ordered to remove his Princess Elsa costume during a Disney dress-up day Austin Lacey, an eighth-grader at Ethan Chase Middle School in Riverside County, was among many students who came to school in costume for a Disney-themed spirit day Thursday, and decided to dress up in a sparkly blue … [Link]
Mashable » Upside down wine glass lets you look even less sober
The image of fancy people drinking from regular wine glasses has become such a cliche. Defy convention and look like you're too drunk to hold a glass properly with the upside-down wine glass. The novelty glass comes from gadget shop Red5, which dreams of a world in which people don't conform to mainstream drinking vessels. While similar in appearance to your … [Link]
Mashable » Humble Pope Francis to meet scandalous Russian Orthodox Church leader in Cuba
One is recognized as a humble leader who cares for the poor and has kissed the feet of peasants The other has been plagued by scandal and become an object of ridicule because of his luxurious lifestyle, which includes an apparent penchant for pricey ski vacations in Switzerland. Both are religious leaders Next Friday, Feb. 12, Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill … [Link]
Mashable » Johnny Manziel's dad fears for the fallen star's life
In August 2013, when Johnny Manziel was at the height of his college football mega-stardom, ESPN sent its best feature writer to Texas to profile him. Wright Thompson's resulting piece, titled "The trouble with Johnny," was dynamite It portrayed a young man struggling to grapple with fame and success, and a father who feared for the boy's future. Less than three … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Darth Vader and Captain America Plaid Button-Down Shirts
Some plaid button-down shirts I’d actually wear! 🙂 This short-sleeve button-up shirt in a black, white, and grey check has the Imperial logo on the left breast pocket and Darth Vader’s helmet on the back. These come with a fabric button tab so you don’t have to worry about how far up or how many times to roll the sleeves. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Best “Sims” Story You Will Ever Hear
Just goes to prove you can’t just throw away one of your kids because they are ugly. They will always find a way back home just to flip you off, right in your face. Punk Kid=1 Horrible Parents=0 Well played, Sims. Well played. (Reddit) The post The Best “Sims” Story You Will Ever Hear appeared first on Geeks are Sexy … [Link]
Mashable » Brazil warns pregnant women not to kiss due to Zika virus
In a sign of mounting global concern over the Zika virus, health officials on Friday warned pregnant women to think twice about the lips they kiss and called on men to use condoms with pregnant partners if they have visited countries where the virus is present. U.N. officials also called on many Catholic-majority countries in Latin America to loosen their abortion … [Link]
Mashable » L.A. mayor uses his sultriest R&B voice to announce freeway 'slow jam'
This was one smooth move For most Los Angeles residents, few things are more rage-inducing than traffic—so what better way to announce a 40-hour freeway closure (a.k.a. "slow jam") than with the soothing tones of smooth jazz? Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti did just that, with the help of a few cool cat high school musicians, in a Facebook video … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter may launch its new Facebook-like timeline next week, report says
Twitter’s most controversial change yet may be a lot closer than we thought. The company plans to formally roll out a redesigned version of its timeline in the near future, possibly next week, according to a new report in BuzzFeed. See also: Some tweets in your timeline may not show up in chronological order anymore The feature, which Twitter has been … [Link]
Slashdot » The Pirate Bay Now Let You Stream Movies and TV, Not Just Download
An anonymous reader writes: On Tuesday, a new simple solution for streaming torrents directly in your browser showed up on the Web. By Friday, infamous torrent site The Pirate Bay had already adopted it. The Pirate Bay now features "Stream It!" links next to all its video torrents. As a result, you can play movies, TV shows, and any other … [Link]
Mashable » The great Australian avocado shortage: What is really going on?
Australians like to put avocado on a lot of things. Smashed on toast. For breakfast with a side of poached eggs. On pizza So, when the price of the much-cherished fruit began to rise, a freakout ensued with brunch and lunch eaters taking to the Internet in droves to spit out their outrage. It made them so angry, they couldn't even … [Link]
Mashable » NY Fire Department chaplain saves wedding nearly wrecked by crane crash
A 565-foot crane that collapsed in Manhattan Friday shut down streets, smashed a handful of cars and halted traffic for hours — but it couldn't stop a wedding. Manhattan Fire Department Chaplain Ann Kansfield was purveying the scene of the crash, which also caused one fatality, when she noticed a bride shivering in the sleet and snow See also: Manhattan crane … [Link]
Mashable » Holy Sheep, this GoPro commercial will make your heart race
This is one way to start sheepherding: with a winged adventurer swooping down on a herd of sheep like some avenging technologically-equipped god. Except this particular adventuring deity, Marshall Miller, is hooked to a paraglider and wearing a GoPro. It appears to be separate from the company's far less thrilling Super Bowl commercial, which shows people mugging during mild sports … [Link]
Mashable » Adnan Syed's attorney tells court Asia McClain could have 'changed the ball game'
BALTIMORE — An attorney told a Baltimore judge Friday that a witness who could have provided an alibi for the convicted killer at the center of the popular "Serial" podcast would have been "critical" in the man's first trial, had she been contacted by his original defense team. The failure of Adnan Syed's attorney to call Asia McClain, now known as … [Link]
Mashable » Unusually warm Arctic winter stuns scientists with record low ice extent for January
Right about now, Arctic sea ice should be building up toward its annual maximum, making most of the region impenetrable to all but the most hardened icebreakers. Instead, January and indeed much of the winter so far has been unusually mild throughout large parts of the Arctic. A freak storm brought temperatures to near the freezing point, or 32 degrees … [Link]
Mashable » Marco Rubio brushes off the haters in New Hampshire
DERRY, N.H. — Marco Rubio struck a positive tone at a rally Friday night in New Hampshire, outlining his vision for the country just four days out from the state's first-in-the-nation primary. But as Rubio spoke of his vision to bring us into a "new American century," his Republican presidential rivals were unleashing a series of tough attacks on the freshman … [Link]
Slashdot » Apollo Astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Sixth Man On the Moon, Dies At 85
MarkWhittington writes: According to a story in the Palm Beach Post, Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 85. He flew as lunar module pilot on board Apollo 14, which flew to and from the moon between January 31, 1971 and February 9, 1971. His crewmates were Alan Shepard and Stuart … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » GPS Glitch Causes Problems
A fleet of GPS satellites broadcasted the wrong time for several hours last week thanks to a software mistake. It caused problems with telecommunications and digital radio, but could have been much more serious. The problem appears to have started during the decommissioning process of a US Air Force satellite named SVN 23. It seems that this led to 15 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Princess is in Another Castle [Comic]
[Source: Adam Ellis Comics on Facebook | Follow Adam Ellis on Twitter | Adam Ellis (Official)] The post The Princess is in Another Castle [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Google To Warn Of Bogus Download Buttons
Google is to start warning users when a “download” button on a website might be a malware trick. Let’s hope it means less work for those of us who act as IT support, for work, friends or family. Bogus download buttons will be particularly familiar to anyone who has searched for software download sites, often promising free applications, or for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » An Inflatable Gummy Bear Lounge Seat
You know you want one. Get comfy on an inflatable piece of furniture in the shape of a majestic gummy bear. The Gummy Bear Chair is a simple piece of decor that you inflate with the included foot pump and then… chill. Relax and take in a classic cartoon in your playroom before enjoying a sweet snack in your bedroom—the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Space Kitty Says No [Comic]
[Source: Charlie Higson – Heck if I Know | Like “Heck if I Know” on Facebook] The post Space Kitty Says No [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save BIG on Select Beats Headphones & Jawbone JAMBOX Speakers + Other Deals!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers some big savings on select Beats headphones (60% Off) & Jawbone JAMBOX speakers (41% Off.) –Save BIG on Select Beats Headphones & Jawbone JAMBOX Speakers Other Deals: –UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection (3 Games) (PS4) – $59.99 $28 (53% Off) –Verus iPhone 6S Case/wallet (Available in 4 Colours) – $59.99 … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Droneboarding [Video]
Today’s drones might not be powerful to pull someone at high speeds, but hey, I’m sure we’ll eventually get there. [Valplushka] The post Droneboarding [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » When R2-D2 Gets Subtitled [Video]
Now that’s one sarcastic little fella. [My Insane Reality] The post When R2-D2 Gets Subtitled [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DOOM: Campaign Trailer from Hell [Video]
I am literally drooling for a new DOOM game, and this is making me drool even harder. Check out the single player campaign and smile at the fact that Bethesda/Id are still nice enough to make single player games that kick this much butt! Warning: This is Doom we’re talking about, so be ready for some intense, kind of icky … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » More Hilariously Painful Parkour Fails
One thing we geeks love thinking we can do is parkour. We imagine we can flip off walls and jump from rooftop to rooftop. That is until we try it and realize we are not X-Men. Here are some parkour fails that will make you feel better about sitting in front of that console for 16 hours at a time. … [Link]
Mashable » Peek inside the new DeLorean with this scenic desert commercial
Not only is the DeLorean Motor Company producing all-new DeLoreans, it has also produced a commercial. See also: Matt LeBlanc to co-host 'Top Gear' Set in a very scenic desert, the commercial shows a man being welcomed into the DeLorean with the raise of the gull-wing door. He climbs in and slowly drives off down the desert highway. Once inside, … [Link]
Mashable » Bad Lip Reading returns with some pre-Super Bowl NFL nonsense
Take a break from your Super Bowl Sunday preparations to watch Bad Lip Reading's delightfully absurd sequel to A Bad Lip Reading of the NFL, the 2016 edition. More excited for the halftime show? Don't worry — there's plenty of Beyoncé lip reading to go around as well. Elton John's Blue Steel rivals Derek Zoolander's A lipstick robot probably wasn't … [Link]
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