mirandakatz writes: When the NYPD rolled out its Twitter presence a couple years back, it didn’t go so smoothly: the @NYPDNews account tweeted a request: ‘Do you have a photo with a member of the NYPD? Tweet us & tag…
Analysts Tout 'State of The Developer' Survey By Awarding RPG Characters
An anonymous reader writes: Analysts at VisionMobile have begun conducting this year’s “State of the Developer” Survey — their perennial assessment of salaries, skills, and tools — but this time with a twist. “Based on your responses, you’ll find out…
Struggling Workers Found Sleeping In Tents Behind Amazon's Warehouse
“At least three tents have been spotted in woodland beside the online retail giant’s base,” reports a Scottish newspaper — hidden behind trees, but within sight of Amazon’s warehouse, and right next to a busy highway. An anonymous reader writes:…
Why Apple Just Invested in Wind Turbines In China
An anonymous reader quotes CNN Money: Apple’s latest deal in China doesn’t have anything to do with smartphones. The tech giant is investing in the Chinese wind power industry, turning to the world’s most populous country to help it achieve…
Ask Slashdot: What's The Best Geeky Gift For Children?
Everyone’s suggesting gifts to teach the next generation of geeks about science, technology, engineering, and math. Slashdot reader theodp writes: In “My Guide to Holiday Gifts,” Melinda Gates presents “a STEM gift guide” [which] pales by comparison to Amazon’s “STEM…