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 » TIOBE's Language-Popularity Index Sees A New Top 10 Language: Assembly
TIOBE's "Programming Community Index" measures the popularity of languages by the number of skilled engineers, courses, and third-party vendors. Their July report indicates that Assembly has become one of the 10 most popular languages: It might come as surprise that the lowest level programming language that exists has re-entered the TIOBE index top 10. Why would anyone write code at … [Link]
Slashdot » Carrying A Gun-Shaped iPhone 'Makes It Much Less Likely You'll Catch Your Plane'
HughPickens.com writes: A passenger at London Stansted Airport seemed to think it was a good idea to have a gun-shaped iPhone case in his back pocket as he prepared to board a plane… [T]he police speculated on Twitter that they could proceed with charges against him for either a public order offense or for possession of an imitation firearm in … [Link]
Mashable » David Cameron was 'visibly emotional' as he embraced Obama at NATO summit
David Cameron got a little emotional — for David Cameron, at least — at this week's NATO summit on Ukraine. The British prime minister, who will resign in October in the wake of the "Brexit" referendum, posed for photos with President Obama, German chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi and French president Francois Hollande after their meeting with … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé cheered on a victorious Serena Williams at Wimbledon like a true star
Serena Williams won her 22nd Grand Slam singles title on Saturday when she emerged victorious at Wimbledon. As if that weren't cool enough, Beyoncé was cheering Serena on from the champion's player's box. Queen Bey took a quick break from the European leg of her Formation tour to support Williams, who appeared in her video for "Sorry" earlier this year. … [Link]
Slashdot » US Terrorist Conviction Appealed Over Use of NSA Data
The Independent newspaper reports that the warrantless NSA surveillance programs revealed by Edward Snowden are facing a constitutional challenge in court for the first time: Lawyers for Mohamed Mohamud have argued that surveillance evidence used to convict the Somali-American man, found guilty of plotting to bomb a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, was gathered in a manner that was unconstitutional. The lawyers … [Link]
Mashable » Disney emojis are about to become a part of your world
First there were smiley emojis, then there were poop emojis, and now finally, we'll have Disney emojis. Emojiholics of the world, rejoice. SEE ALSO: This LED handbag lets you literally wear emoji on your sleeve On Thursday, Disney Games released a trailer debuting nearly 400 new emojis, all of them Disney or Pixar themed. Emojis come from both Disney classics, … [Link]
Mashable » Inmates escape from their cells, rescue guard suffering a heart attack
Inmates who escape their cells usually do it to fly the coop, but some have more altruistic motives. At Parker County Jail in Weatherford, Texas a group of prisoners recently broke out of their cells to rescue a guard who'd slumped over and lost consciousness.The guard, the inmates later learned, had had a heart attack. The eight inmates who successfully … [Link]
Mashable » Dude turns his roommate's FIFA obsession into a goofy Instagram art project
One college student is having a bit of Insta-fun with his roommate's FIFA fixation. The student, who remains anonymous but Instagrams under @fifaroommate, noticed early in the school year that his roommie was really into playing FIFA on Playstation. Like, really into it. SEE ALSO: 10 virtual realities to look forward to So he did what any good roommate would … [Link]
Slashdot » Tech Job Postings Are Down 40% On Popular Job Boards
Tech job postings are down 40% year-on-year, says Cameron Moll, founder of job board Authentic Jobs. He says that job volume for April 2016 was nearly half the volume of April 2015, and currently, annual job posting volume is 63% on the platform compared to 2015, and 59% compared to 2014. But wait, there is always a chance that it … [Link]
Mashable » Several women accuse Fox News CEO Roger Ailes of sexual harassment
More than a dozen women have stepped forward to accuse Fox News CEO Roger Ailes of sexual harassment in the days since a former host for the channel filed a related lawsuit against Ailes, according to New York magazine. SEE ALSO: Anchor sues Fox News CEO for sexual harassment Gretchen Carlson, who hosted "The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson" until … [Link]
Mashable » Rescued baby beaver takes a dip in the pool
A baby beaver rescued from a Calgary golf course is now lovin' summertime in its very own pool. The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is tending to the beaver after it sustained a tail injury in late June — possibly from a predator who picked it up, then dropped it. SEE ALSO: Dogs throw raging summer luau party in pool … [Link]
Mashable » One email landed me the job of my dreams — twice
I’m sure most people can vividly recall the frustration of starting the job search. Or, if they can’t, it’s probably because they’re blocking out the bad memories and choosing to move on. I get it. I started my first real job search my junior year of college (I don’t count the one retail job I applied for in high school … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon's Chinese Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Worse
A report on CNBC, citing sellers, says that counterfeit problem on the platform has gotten worse after it made it easier for Chinese manufacturers to sell goods to U.S. consumers. The report gives an example of a seller Jamie Whaley who started a bedding business on Amazon that reached $700,000 in annual sales within three years. Her patented product called … [Link]
WIRED » The Brutally Secretive Life of the Racing Tire
In the world of motorsports, even things as seemingly simple as tires are worth serious protection. The post The Brutally Secretive Life of the Racing Tire appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » 7 can't-miss apps: Prisma, Folioscape, 'Mindvision' and more
With Snapchat pushing out its biggest update yet and Pokemon Go finally hitting the App Store, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes a game that tests your multi-tasking skills, an app for creating animations and an app … [Link]
Mashable » Serena Williams wins Wimbledon in record-tying Grand Slam victory
LONDON — Serena Williams insisted she was not focused on No. 22. Said she wouldn't discuss it. Kept coming close without quite getting it. Now she finally has it. And so she can flaunt it. SEE ALSO: Serena Williams takes down hecklers for all of womankind Williams lifted both arms overhead and raised two fingers on each hand right there … [Link]
Slashdot » Brexit: Government Rejects Petition Signed By 4.1 Million Calling For Second EU Referendum
An anonymous reader shares an Independent report: The Government has rejected a call for a second referendum on European Union membership in a petition that was signed by more than 4.1 million people following the Brexit vote. It was the most-signed Government petition since the process was introduced in 2011. However in an official reply, the Foreign Office said 33 … [Link]
Mashable » Teen discovers body in river while playing 'Pokémon Go'
A Wyoming teen was playing Pokémon Go near the Big Wind River Friday when she stumbled across a dead body. Shayla Wiggins, 19, told local outlets she saw a floating object while searching for water-type Pokémon in the river near her home. "I had to take a second look and I realized it was a body," she said. Wiggins immediately … [Link]
Mashable » Crowds line up to hug Dallas police officers after prayer service
The nation is reeling after the killings this week of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling and the Dallas sniper attacks that left five law enforcement officers dead. In Dallas on Friday, Police Chief David Brown held a prayer service in Thanks-Giving Square Park to honor the victims. Shortly afterward, local residents lined up to thank their police officers and give … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple Patents Augmented Reality Display, May Be Building A VR Headset
An anonymous reader quotes an article from Road to VR: Apple has just been granted another AR/VR related technology patent, to add to their growing list. In this case it's a transparent, high field of view display which looks to be aimed at the augmented reality sector and, alongside other mounting evidence, could indicate Apple is preparing to enter the … [Link]
Mashable » Take a seat in this giant Catbus for adults
Buses have a famously toxic reputation; they emit fumes, clog highways and breed middle school bullies. But one giant, furry catbus promises to restore dignity to this mode of transportation. Curators at Studio Ghbili in Tokyo this week revealed an enormous Catbus. The vehicle is modeled after the Catbus in the classic Hayao Miyazaki movie My Neighbor Totoro. It's outfitted … [Link]
Slashdot » Do You Own Your Own Fingerprints?
Slashdot reader schwit1 quotes an article from Bloomberg: These days, many of us regularly feed pieces of ourselves into machines for convenience and security. Our fingerprints unlock our smartphones, and companies are experimenting with more novel biometric markers — voice, heartbeat, grip — as ID for banking and other transactions. But there are almost no laws in place to control … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Dorsey's Twitter account hacked, report says
Jack got hacked. But not just any Jack, Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and current CEO of Twitter. SEE ALSO: Hacker takes over Twitter account of Oculus CEO, has a good laugh Dorsey had his Twitter account briefly compromised by hackers early Saturday morning. At around 2:50 a.m., according to a report from Engadget, hackers operating under the name OurMine, took … [Link]
Mashable » Llama drama: A few woolly friends might snarl Tour de France route
Stage eight of the Tour de France is notorious for its steep inclines, but riders may face another obstacle during Saturday's Col du Tourmalet ascent. We're talking, of course, about a bevy of llamas. SEE ALSO: Some hero to humanity drew a huge penis on Tour de France route On July 2, local resident Joël Adagas posted photos of about … [Link]
Mashable » TSA seeks homes for dogs who flunked training or retired
Working for the TSA is a hard job whether you're a two-legged human or four-legged pup. Every year the TSA seeks homes for dogs who've either failed TSA training or retired. It's not easy sniffing out bombs, and old dogs need good homes. Many of these dogs have spent their lives in kennels and are not used to a home … [Link]
Slashdot » Ashley Madison Admits It Lured Customers With 70,000 Fake 'Fembots'
America's Federal Trade Commission is now investigating the "infidelity hookup site" Ashley Madison. In a possibly-related development, an anonymous reader writes: Ashley Madison's new executive team "admits that it used fembots to lure men into paying to join the site," reports Arts Technica. More than 75% of the site's customers were convinced to join by an army of 70,000 fembot … [Link]
Mashable » Squirrel escapes from hungry hawk with an impressive jump
Not today, hawk. Not today. Wildlife YouTuber John Dunstan recently spotted a lucky squirrel escaping the clutches of a hungry hawk looking for a meal in New Jersey's Lincoln Park. Fortunately, the squirrel had some agile jumping skills and was able to escape to a more secure branch. Chewbacca mom knocks national anthem out of the park at Astros game … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla is the only carmaker beta testing 'autopilot' tech, and that's a problem
The recent news of the first-known fatality involving Tesla's semi-autonomous Autopilot system is undeniably tragic. However, it also highlights one distinct difference between the upstart carmaker and the rest of the established automotive industry: Tesla is beta testing the tech on the public. Every other automaker — from BMW to Cadillac — flat-out refuses to beta test driverless tech on … [Link]
Mashable » Chewbacca mom knocks national anthem out of the park at Astros game
Millions of people fell in love with 'Chewbacca mom' Candace Payne and her exuberant laugh. It turns out she's also got some pipes. Payne, sans Chewbacca mask, performed a skillful rendition of the national anthem at an Astros vs. Mariners game this week and the crowd was into it. Singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the major leagues, free tuition, a … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Find Over 6,000 Compromised Redis Installations
An anonymous Slashdot reader writes: Security researchers have discovered over 6,000 compromised installations of Redis, the open source in-memory data structure server, among the tens of thousands of Redis servers indexed by Shodan. "By default, Redis has no authentication or security mechanism enabled, and any security mechanisms must be implemented by the end user." The researchers also found 106 different … [Link]
Mashable » This battery pack is the perfect buddy for your laptop
Battery packs are incredibly useful for keeping your gadgets charged when they're running low on juice. But what about your laptop? MacBook users can pick up the HyperJuice, but it requires a little bit of modding to make it compatible with the MagSafe charger and not everyone is comfortable getting their hands dirty. A new product called the Omnicharge, currently … [Link]
Mashable » 18 photos that will make your IT person want to cry
Maybe we shouldn't allow everyone to have access to technology. Most people like to think they have a pretty good grasp on all things tech. But just because you can turn a device on and navigate to your email doesn't mean you're IT professionals. SEE ALSO: 25 people who will never forget to properly apply sunscreen ever again Unfortunately, the … [Link]
Mashable » Dear Apple, please don't make the best iPhone 7 features 'Plus only'
The wait for the iPhone 7 is killing me. My bruised, worn and cracked iPhone 6 is barely hanging on and I'm not dumb enough to buy a new iPhone when I know the next model is right around the corner. There have been many, many iPhone 7 rumors. The idealist me wants to be believe they'll all be wrong … [Link]
Slashdot » Wannabe Prime Minister Andrea Leadsom Thinks Websites Should Be Rated Like Films
An anonymous reader quotes a report fro The Register: The UK's possible future prime minister thinks all websites should be classified with minimum age ratings, just like films. Andrea Leadsom is one of two candidates left in the race for the leadership of the Conservative Party; the winner of which will become the country's Prime Minister. Although many are concerned … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram was buzzing about Hiddleswift, the Olympics and Jupiter this week
After the tragic acts of violence that took place over the course of the week, Instagram served as an outlet for people to celebrate the power of togetherness. In addition to moving tributes for Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and the victims of the Dallas Police shooting, a bunch of our favorite celebrities had reunions and spread the love. Friends like … [Link]
Mashable » Activists walk a fine, painful line in wake of Dallas shooting
In the wake of the Dallas shooting on Thursday, activists found themselves having to walk a fine line between mourning the deaths of five police officers and maintaining the recent momentum of the movement to address police violence. "This is a tragedy – both for those who have been impacted by yesterday’s attack and for our democracy," Black Lives Matter … [Link]
Mashable » Politics and potatoes rose to the tops of our Twitter feeds this week
From a Lin-Manuel Miranda and J. Lo collaboration to a 12-year-old and her potatoes, political advocacy in unexpected places was rampant on Twitter this week. Politics in expected places came from a brief but piercing Disney-themed Twitter war between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and influencers showed their support for the many people affected by the tragic shootings that took … [Link]
Mashable » 9 lame Pokémon you will never want to catch on 'Pokémon Go'
Would it be so bad if these Pokémon got away? Now that Pokémon Go is out for both Android and iOS, fans of the long-running franchise have been very excited to take their phones out to the geographical battlegrounds. While everyone is running around, tossing out Poké Balls and feeling ecstatic about finding their favorite characters, just take a moment to remember the … [Link]
WIRED » Hi-Fi Gear That’ll Turn Your Workspace Into Carnegie Hall
You get most of your music appreciation in while you're on the clock. Turn your workstation into Carnegie Hall with this hi-fi gear. The post Hi-Fi Gear That'll Turn Your Workspace Into Carnegie Hall appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Strike a Chord With This Composite Guitar That Looks Like Wood
This beautiful six-string is crafted from Ekoa, a composite made of flax and industrial waste bioresin. The post Strike a Chord With This Composite Guitar That Looks Like Wood appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Hitting a Summer Music Festival? Pack This Survival Gear
About to spend three days running between stages? Don't be a Lollapaloser: Stay comfortable, hydrated, and ready to dance your face off. The post Hitting a Summer Music Festival? Pack This Survival Gear appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Wah-Wah Pedal Has Been Giving Guitarists Tears for Years
Born as an experiment, this lysergic effect pedal escaped the lab to infect the musical consciousness. The post The Wah-Wah Pedal Has Been Giving Guitarists Tears for Years appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Girl has perfectly appropriate response for boy who cancelled date night
It's a classic tale of love: girl likes boy, girl shaves her legs for boy, boy cancels date. After going through the excruciatingly tedious process of getting ready only to have her "babe" cancel their plans at the last minute, Imgur user somethingsomethingDANGER shared her very honest response to the inconsiderate suitor. SEE ALSO: 14 dating app features that need to … [Link]
Slashdot » Bitcoin 'Miners' Face Fight For Survival As New Supply Halves
SpzToid quotes a report from Reuters: On Saturday, the reward for [bitcoin] miners will be slashed in half. Written into bitcoin's code when it was invented in 2008 was a rule dictating that the prize would be halved every four years, in a step designed to keep a lid on bitcoin inflation. From around 1700 GMT on Saturday, instead of … [Link]
Mashable » If 'Game of Thrones' characters had modern day technology
Have you ever found yourself looking at your phone and wondering how the hell everyone coped before the internet? Well, take a moment to think about all those poor Game of Thrones characters. Not only do they have to struggle through a brutal world full of bloodshed and unearthly horror, but they don't even have the comfort of Facebook to … [Link]
Slashdot » First Water Clouds Reported Outside The Solar System
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Scientific American: For the first time ever, astronomers have found strong evidence of water clouds on a body outside the solar system. New observations of a frigid object called WISE 0855, which lies 7.2 light-years from Earth, suggest that the "failed star" has clouds of water, or water ice, in its atmosphere, the … [Link]
Slashdot » George Takei Opposes Gay Sulu In 'Star Trek Beyond'
HughPickens.com writes: Seth Abramovitch reports in the Hollywood Reporter that actor and LGBT activist George Takei says Paramount's plans to have Sulu's character in the upcoming 'Star Trek Beyond' the first LGBTQ lead character in Star Trek history is out of step with what creator Gene Roddenberry would have wanted. [Roddenberry] "was a strong supporter of LGBT equality," says Takei, … [Link]
WIRED » Why a Killer Robot Was Likely the Only Option For Dallas Police
Just how does a bomb-defusing robot kill a human being? The post Why a Killer Robot Was Likely the Only Option For Dallas Police appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Violence Forces Police (and Architects) to See a City Anew
On the lone gunman in the city, and why we can’t design him out of existence. The post Violence Forces Police (and Architects) to See a City Anew appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The 9 Fiascos That Have Pretty Much Doomed Theranos
Federal regulators just ordered Theranos to close up shop. Here's how the company came to this point. The post The 9 Fiascos That Have Pretty Much Doomed Theranos appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » Nintendo Stock Price Up 9% After Pokemon Go Launch
An anonymous reader writes: Following the release of the location-based mobile game Pokemon Go, Nintendo's stock is up 9 percent on the Tokyo Exchange. VentureBeat reports: "The iOS and Android app debuted Wednesday evening in the United States, and it has fans outside walking around looking for digital creatures to catch on a GPS-powered world map. The free download shot … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Develop A Way To Stop Ransomware By Watching The Filesystem
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: Ransomware — what hackers use to encrypt your computer files and demand money in exchange for freeing those contents — is an exploding global problem with few solutions, but a team of University of Florida researchers says it has developed a way to stop it dead in its tracks. The answer, they … [Link]
WIRED » Space Photos of the Week: Crab Nebula’s Got An Exploding Heart
Space photos of the week, July 3—9, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: Crab Nebula's Got An Exploding Heart appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » You can buy Celine Dion's $885 'Titanic' sweatshirt. We assume, anyway.
Every night in my dreams, I see Celine Dion wearing a Titanic hoodie. I feel Celine Dion wearing a Titanic hoodie. And much like Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar win, the dream came true. Love was when I loved Dion rocking a black sweatshirt featuring DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the iconic 1995 film featuring her unforgettable song, "My Heart Will Go … [Link]
Slashdot » Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Fails Consumer Reports Water-Resistance Test
An anonymous reader writes: The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is apparently not-so-active. It should be the more durable version of the Galaxy S7 family but apparently it's not. Because of this, Consumer reports is not going to mark it as "Recommended" even though it performed very well in all the other tests it ran. [Jerry Beilinson writes from Consumer Reports:] … [Link]
WIRED » Watch London Get Its Shiny New Crossrail Tunnels Ready for Action
1,200 workers are spending 24 hours a day converting the underground tunnels, some of them 130 feet below the surface, into actual train tracks. The post Watch London Get Its Shiny New Crossrail Tunnels Ready for Action appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » While You Were Offline: Beyoncé Calls for Action and Sulu Comes Out
From Beyoncé's response to more police shootings to Spice Girls' "Wannabe" becoming a gender equality song to Sulu's coming out, it was a busy week online. The post While You Were Offline: Beyoncé Calls for Action and Sulu Comes Out appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
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