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.
Slashdot » How ISIS Finally Hacked the Arkansas Library Association
An anonymous reader shares this story from earlier in the week: "ISIS hacking crews aren't the most talented hackers you'll find," reports Softpedia, noting that the terrorist group had finally succeeded in leaking the addresses and phone numbers of of over 800 employees of Arkansas high school and college libraries. "The Arkansas State Police is not working on the case," … [Link]
Mashable » This fake TED Talk about nothing might be the best you've ever seen
If you've ever clicked on an inspirational video link before, you've probably seen a TED Talk. They promise lofty ideas and profound truths, and yes, sometimes they do live up to the hype. But sometimes, well, they don't That's what this brilliant parody of the speech series focuses on, delivering a blistering takedown of some of the most common onstage … [Link]
Mashable » Chief: Man arrested with weapons did not say he wanted to 'harm' gay pride parade
UPDATED (7:05 p.m. PT): Updated to reflect police chief's statement on originally reported intent of suspect. Santa Monica's police chief says she was incorrect when she said a heavily armed Indiana man told investigators he was headed to a gay pride parade in order to do harm SEE ALSO: Facebook activates first Safety Check in U.S. after mass shooting at … [Link]
Mashable » Moment of silence, vigils held nationwide in honor of Orlando victims
Mourners across the nation attended vigils and marked a moment of silence on Sunday evening to show solidarity and support for the victims of the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting. SEE ALSO: How to help the survivors and victims of the Orlando mass shooting During a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Florida governor Rick Scott asked the nation to honor the … [Link]
Slashdot » World Reacts To The Worst Mass Shooting In U.S. History
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Fifty people were killed inside Pulse, a gay nightclub, Orlando Police Chief John Mina and other officials said Sunday morning, just hours after a shooter opened fire in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. At least 53 more people were injured, Mina said. Police have shot and killed the gunman, he … [Link]
Mashable » Gigi Hadid shares sweet note supporting Zayn as he struggles with anxiety
Despite breakup rumors, Zigi's very much alive, and Gigi has Zayn's back. Zayn Malik canceled a show on Saturday due to anxiety, and his girlfriend, model Gigi Hadid, is right by his side through his struggle. Hadid tweeted a note of support to Malik, writing, "I've seen the battles you go through and the way you fight to get to … [Link]
Mashable » Terrified family captures footage of tornado escape with NSFW narration
If you were being chased by a tornado, you would probably curse too. In terrifying footage posted by Travis Hatfield on YouTube and Facebook, Hatfield's wife, Holly, films a tornado that is a little too close for comfort. The tornado hit Baker, Montana, just before 7 p.m. on Saturday. It completely destroyed two homes and damaged at least 30 more, reported KXNews, … [Link]
Mashable » Watch a zeppelin meet its fiery end in the 'Battlefield 1' trailer
All manner of war machines were on display in the first gameplay trailer for Battlefield 1, shown during EA's press conference before the start of E3 on Sunday. We saw men on horseback, racing through mud on motorcycles and laying siege in tanks. It was all capped off with a fiery air battle where a zeppelin was destroyed in a … [Link]
Slashdot » NASA And The UAE Will Collaborate On A Journey To Mars
An anonymous reader quotes an article from Gizmodo: The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced an agreement Sunday that would allow the two nations to collaborate on matters of space and aeronautics research, including the potential journey to Mars… "NASA is leading an ambitious journey to Mars that includes partnerships with the private sector and many international … [Link]
Mashable » Steph Curry makes first appearance in 'straight fire' Under Armour sneakers
An interesting update to the NBA Finals series came on Sunday, this time spiced with a dose of sartorial humor League MVP Steph Curry was roasted on social media last week for the distinctly uncool design of his new Under Armour sneakers called the Curry Two Low But when asked about the shoes after game four of the Finals on … [Link]
Mashable » The songs of the forest are your guide in indie game 'Fe'
A dark forest full of wild beasts. A wordless journey told through music. A corrupting force. These are the themes of Fe, an independent title being published via EA's new indie-focused Originals program. Fe gives you control of a young fox cub exploring the forest for the first time. You must learn to communicate with nature through song, and each song … [Link]
Geek Culture » Such sad news from Orlando
Such terrible and heartbreaking events in Orlando. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those killed and injured, and to all of our friends in the USA. We hope that your country can heal itself, and work together for a solution to this kind of gun violence. 
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WIRED » The Orlando Nightclub Shooting Just Redefined the Race for the Presidency
The deadliest shooting in US history will put the country's future president to the test as the candidates race to look presidential. The post The Orlando Nightclub Shooting Just Redefined the Race for the Presidency appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 'FIFA 17' aims to tell a dramatic sports story in 'The Journey'
EA Sports is trying something a little different this year with FIFA 17. A new mode — "The Journey" — chronicles a young, up-and-coming player's road to soccer stardom. As you can see in the trailer, this is more than just text on a screen; there are character-driven cutscenes that seem to angle for real drama. In addition to The … [Link]
Mashable » Baby koala greets world after climbing out of mother's pouch
A baby koala is experiencing life outside of its mother's pouch for the first time. The joey was actually born back in November, but didn't emerge from her mother, Cambee, until recently. They both live at the San Diego Zoo, which is home to largest Queensland koala breeding program outside of Australia. "It is always fun when we get to work with … [Link]
Mashable » 'Titanfall 2' crash lands on Oct. 28, complete with single-player story
A single-player story and PlayStation 4 integration are some of the biggest changes to Titanfall 2, which EA revealed more of during its E3 press conference Sunday. Vince Zampella, CEO of Titanfall studio Respawn Entertainment, showed off two trailers for the game: one with familiar sections of multiplayer, but one that highlighted the game's offline story mode. "The story will … [Link]
Mashable » Behold the first hints of gameplay from 'Mass Effect: Andromeda'
Mass Effect: Andromeda won't be a big focus for Electronic Arts at E3 2016 — more details on the 2017 release are coming this fall — but a new behind-the-scenes trailer peers at some in-progress gameplay. It's too early to call any of what you see of the game "final," but this is a clearer glimpse at the game's journey … [Link]
Mashable » 'Hamilton' ditching muskets for Tony's performance in light of Orlando shooting
Sunday night's performance of selections from the musical Hamilton at the Tony Awards will now be done without muskets, a response to the deadly shootings at a gay Orlando, Florida night club. SEE ALSO: How to help the survivors and victims of the Orlando mass shooting The New York Times' Michael Paulson broke the news on Twitter on Sunday afternoon. … [Link]
Slashdot » Manifesto Calls For 'Rebel Cities' To Reject Surveillance
Presto Vivace quotes an article from the Coding Rights magazine Oficina Antivigilancia urging readers to "connect with other rebel cities and collectives". It was re-posted on Decentralize.Today by a Guatemalan Human Rights Lawyer (and member of the Creative Commons Board of Directors). To free ourselves from surveillance and other repressive and authoritarian forms of power…we must immediately activate the mechanisms … [Link]
Mashable » Adele tells critic at her concert to 'suck my dick'
In the same year Beyoncé ferociously taunted, "suck on my balls," there is another moment of foul-mouthed defiance to cherish. "Some dickhead tried to say that my voice isn't me on record," Adele told the audience at her gig. "Dude, suck my dick." Adele's comments come after Tony Visconti, a producer best known for his work with David Bowie, dared suggest … [Link]
Mashable » Selena Gomez cries on stage while remembering Christina Grimmie
Selena Gomez broke down on stage Saturday night following the death of her friend, Christina Grimmie, who fatally shot after her concert on Friday night. Grimme and Gomez go way back — Gomez' stepfather, Brian Teefy, discovered Grimmie on YouTube while she was in high school and worked as her manager ever since. Grimmie opened for Gomez's Stars Dance tour … [Link]
Slashdot » New York Thieves Wearing Apple Store T-Shirts Steal $16,000 In iPhones
An anonymous reader quotes this article from a TV station in New York about a "brazen daylight heist" made possible by wearing the right t-shirt: Two thieves put on Apple store employee T-shirts and headed past the Genius Bar to the repair room, grabbed what they could and walked out with more than $16,000 worth of stolen iPhones… Police said … [Link]
WIRED » Why Most Gay Men Still Aren’t Allowed to Donate Blood
The shooting at a gay night club in Orlando shines a spotlight on one of the FDA's most controversial blood donation policies. The post Why Most Gay Men Still Aren't Allowed to Donate Blood appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » The hidden life story of the iconic 'Migrant Mother'
Florence Owens Thompson with daughters Ruby and Norma.Image: Dorothea Lange/Library of CongressDorothea Lange's 1936 photograph of a worried migrant mother is the single most iconic image of the Great Depression, and one of the most famous pictures of all time, yet for decades after it was taken, almost nothing was known about its subject.In 1903, Florence Leona Christie was born in … [Link]
Slashdot » Ransomware Thieves Cost Canada University C$20,000 In Bitcoin
dkatana writes: The University of Calgary paid C$20,000 ransom this week after an attack on May 28 targeted computers used by staff and faculty members, crippling multiple systems and encrypting data files and email accounts. After determining that they were unable to recover the data the ransom was paid to "protect the quality and nature of the information we generate … [Link]
Mashable » How to help the survivors and victims of the Orlando mass shooting
A mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killed at least 50 people and wounded another 53, making it the deadliest shooting in U.S. history. As the nation responds in sadness and frustration, there are tangible ways you can take action to help a community already vulnerable to discrimination, violence, harassment and harm. SEE ALSO: 'We are united in grief': Solemn … [Link]
Mashable » 'We are united in grief': Solemn Obama addresses Orlando massacre
President Barack Obama was solemn and brief as he addressed the United States on Sunday following a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left at least 50 people dead, the deadliest such shooting in American history. He was also direct. SEE ALSO: Gunman kills 50 at Orlando club in worst mass shooting in U.S. history "We know … [Link]
Mashable » LGBT community expresses grief and solidarity in the wake of Orlando shooting
In the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, members of the LGBT community are speaking out on social media. The shooting took place early Sunday at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, resulting in at least 50 deaths and 53 injuries. The alleged gunman was shot and killed by police. The shooting comes as people across the … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook activates first Safety Check in U.S. after mass shooting at Orlando nightclub
Facebook activated its first Safety Check in the United States after a gunman massacred at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday in the deadliest mass-shooting in American history. The feature allows Facebook users to confirm they are safe if they are near the scene of a mass shooting or another deadly situation. Facebook activated … [Link]
Slashdot » Anonymous Posts Pornography To Hijacked ISIS Twitter Accounts
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: Softpedia is reporting that a member of the Anonymous collective "has been hijacking accounts for the most active ISIS supporters, the ones involved in online recruitment, and has been plastering their profiles with naked women and peaceful messages." Anonymous is also using the hijacked accounts to monitor "protected" tweets from ISIS, and they're reporting hundreds … [Link]
Slashdot » Feds Ask Supreme Court To Void Apple's $400 Million Award From Samsung
An anonymous reader quotes the San Jose Mercury News technology blog: "The $400 million awarded to Apple in a patent-infringement case against Samsung is a moving target… On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a "friend of the court" brief to the Supreme Court, asking justices to void the $400 million award and send the case back to a … [Link]
Mashable » Orlando needs blood donations after deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history
Following the deadliest mass shooting in United States history, an attack that targeted a gay nightclub, health officials urged potential blood donors to come forward and help. Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan even told MSNBC that a ban on gay men being allowed to donated blood had been lifted, but OneBlood, a blood donation organization in Florida, later denied that is … [Link]
Mashable » Orlando club owner opened Pulse to celebrate her brother who died of AIDS
Pulse, the gay nightclub where 50 people were killed, during Pride Month, was built as a tribute to the founder's brother who died of AIDS. Barbara Poma and Ron Legler opened Pulse in 2004 with the promise that it's, "not just another gay club." They created the space to celebrate Poma's brother, John, and raise awareness for the LGBTQ community. Now, … [Link]
Mashable » Live from Apple's WWDC 2016 keynote
Welcome to the Software Show. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is the Cupertino tech giant’s once-a-year paean to its vast network of third-party developers who, for the most part, build all the apps you know (and many you don’t) and love (and many you don’t) on your iPhones, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch and, of course, the granddaddy of them all, … [Link]
Slashdot » Uber Banned in Germany and France, and Faces Lawsuits in Multiple States
An anonymous reader writes that Uber "has suffered double-losses in Europe, as both France and Germany continue to reject the company's validity in their regions." Meanwhile, a Boston Uber driver filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday accusing Uber of illegally classifying drivers as independent contractors to avoid providing full employee benefits. An Indianapolis driver has filed a similar suit, which … [Link]
Mashable » A first look at 'Batman – The Telltale Series'
Batman – The Telltale Series is launching on consoles, PC/Mac and mobile devices this summer, and developer Telltale Games finally delivered a first look at its Dark Knight game on the eve of E3. The episodic series casts players in the role of Bruce Wayne and the Batman, meaning it's about more than just punching. There's often a choice to be made … [Link]
Mashable » Talented teenager makes a three-pointer while doing a full split
If you ever wanted to see gymnastics combined with basketball, your day has come. Watch this 18-year-old sink a three-pointer while doing a full split. Read more…More about Videos, Basketball, Watercooler, Sports, and Standalone Video Template [Link]
Slashdot » Playing Politics With Agile Projects
A harsh perspective on agile software development, shared by Slashdot reader itwbennett: Politicians would be utter failures as agile project managers, writes David Taber, and for all the reasons you might imagine, but mainly because they wantonly make promises they have no hope or thought of keeping. But then he gets into the political attributes successful project managers need. And … [Link]
Mashable » Jhené Aiko will kick off Uber's summer concert series on Monday… and you can go for free
Jhené Aiko is set to kick off #UberSummerSeries, the app's three-part concert series in New York City. The "Wading" singer, who earlier this year released Twenty88, a joint album with Big Sean, will put on a show at Hotel Indigo's rooftop bar, Mr. Purple, on Monday. It's the first of three New York concerts from the app, which are being … [Link]
Mashable » Christina Grimmie's brother remembers his sister in touching Facebook post
Christina Grimmie's brother Marcus, who tackled the gunman who fatally shot the singer on Friday night, has paid tribute to his sister on Facebook. "Christina was more than my sister. She was a partner in life. A superstar. A goofball. Introverted. And a friend to everyone. Genuinely," wrote Grimmie. "But above all…she was my baby sister." SEE ALSO: 15 YouTube … [Link]
Slashdot » How Activist DeRay Mckesson's Twitter Account Was Hacked
Racial justice activist DeRay Mckesson became the most recent victim of a high-profile Twitter account hack. Mckesson this week started to endorse for Donald Trump and posted a self-defamatory tweet. Later he announced that his account was hacked. What's interesting about this hack was that Mckesson had two-factor authentication enabled on "all" of his accounts. Hackers apparently resorted to a … [Link]
WIRED » How Apple Taught the World to Smartphone
The most amazing thing about the first iOS is that it knew how people would use smartphones a decade later. The post How Apple Taught the World to Smartphone appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: What's The Best CMS?
Slashdot reader pipingguy recently inherited a 2012 installation of Joomla 1.5.26, and while performing four years worth of updates, began wondering about other content management systems. I've built more than a few static websites (I use Sublime Text 3 or Atom, not some fancy-pants WYSIWYG doohickey) and am quite familiar with CSS, but databases not so much. I've been through … [Link]
Mashable » 7 ways to be a better ally to transgender women of color
We need to talk about inequality in equality movements. It’s an unexpected problem, and one that is especially present in the push for LGBTQ rights. The LGBTQ movement has long been critiqued for focusing on white gay men above all others. Anyone deviating from that description often experiences tension in a movement that claims to include but commonly excludes them. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Gunman kills 50 at Orlando club in deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history
— Deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history — Gunman killed at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. At least 53 others taken to nearby hospitals. — Propaganda outfit tied to ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack — Club posted on its Facebook page, "Everyone get out and keep running" A gunman opened fire early Sunday at a gay … [Link]
Mashable » We asked strangers to guess '90s movies and TV shows from just the outfits
LONDON — '90s movies and TV shows are pretty darn awesome. And, although time has moved on since then; these iconic shows and films are still just as relevant in 2016. SEE ALSO: We asked total strangers to tell us what to wear on a Tinder date The life lessons we learned from Clueless still ring true; 10 Things I … [Link]
Mashable » 5 things we learned at the 'Ugly Betty' cast reunion
AUSTIN, Texas — It was a Suarez family reunion but also so much more. Nearly 10 years after ABC's Ugly Betty debuted, 10 key cast members — including America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams, Rebecca Romijn and Eric Mabius — and creator Silvio Horta came together once again for the ATX Television Festival, where they recalled memories, may have planted the seeds for a … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn Malik cancels concert due to 'worst anxiety of my career'
Pop singer Zayn Malik has canceled a show in London due to crippling anxiety. On Saturday night, the former One Direction member tweeted to his fans a heartfelt apology saying he would not be performing at the Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium. "Unfortunately my anxiety that has haunted me throughout the last few months around live performances has gotten the … [Link]
Slashdot » It Took 33 Years To Find the Easter Egg In This Apple II Game
Jason Koebler writes: Gumball, a game released in 1983 for the Apple II and other early PCs, was never all that popular. For 33 years, it held a secret that was discovered this week by anonymous crackers who not only hacked their way through advanced copyright protection, but also became the first people to discover an Easter Egg hidden by … [Link]
Slashdot » NSA Couldn't Hack San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone; Now Working On Exploiting IoT
The FBI did turn to NSA when it was trying to hack into the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, according to an NSA official. But to many's surprise, one of the world's most powerful intelligence agencies couldn't hack into that particular iPhone 5c model. "We don't do every phone, every variation of phone," said Richard Ledgett, the NSA's deputy director. "If … [Link]
Mashable » Sports reporter fired for anti-Semitic and racist remarks on Facebook Live
Any statement that follows, "I'm not trying to be racist," is always racist. "I didn’t even know Mexicans were that smart," says now-former Fox Sports Florida sideline reporter Emily Austen in a since deleted Barstool Sports' Rundown broadcast Thursday evening. SEE ALSO: Gun stores banning Muslims prompts calls for Dept. of Justice investigation While the sports website usually prerecords its episodes, … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Mistakenly Sold Fallout 4 For Free On Xbox
On Thursday the $110 Deluxe Edition Bundle of Fallout 4 appeared in the Xbox store priced at $0.00. The Escapist reports that "The mistake went viral, and there's no telling how people were able to take advantage before the error was corrected…" An anonymous reader shares their report: If you grabbed Fallout 4 for free on Xbox One, it will … [Link]
Mashable » 1865: Haunting portraits of the Lincoln assassination conspirators
Lewis Powell, also known as Lewis Payne, who attempted to assassinate Secretary of State William Seward.Image: Alexander Gardner/Library of CongressOn April 14, 1865, at the climax of a performance of Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., actor John Wilkes Booth entered Abraham Lincoln’s private balcony and shot the president in the back of the head. He leaped to … [Link]
WIRED » Outlander Recap: The Rules Of War Divide Us All
This episode serves as a reminder of the costs of conflict—and who pays the price for the warmongers' whims. The post Outlander Recap: The Rules Of War Divide Us All appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Extremely happy dog doesn't need a human to play fetch
There is no such thing as patience when fetch is involved. This neat contraption, called the GoDogGo Fetch Machine, is loved by lazy humans and active dogs alike, and allows you to sit on your butt and watch your excited pup play fetch all by themselves. SEE ALSO: Eager pup escapes yard, commutes to doggie daycare by himself Check out this … [Link]
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