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https://opensource.com/life/16/7/hardwarex-open-access-journal New scientific open access magazine that could be useful for scientists and makers.  →

http://m.thevarguy.com/open-source-application-software-companies/open-source-hardware-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters →

http://www.csoonline.com/article/3097613/security/hackers-create-safe-skies-tsa-master-key-from-scratch-release-designs.html The security level provided by your TSA approved luggage locks is very low as the plans for all master keys are released to Internet – anyone can make or 3D print the keys to open luggage locks. This shows the dangers of easy to hack master keys on security systems. →

http://www.nature.com/news/the-bicycle-problem-that-nearly-broke-mathematics-1.20281?WT.mc_id=TWT_NatureNews Interesting article on mathematics of riding bicycle. →

https://www.linux.com/news/automotive-grade-linux-releases-20-spec-amid-growing-support Modern connected cars are in many ways similar to smart phones. So Linux is very suitable operating system for them. →

http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/how-to-turn-music-into-colors-with-a-wifi-bridge?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrum+%28IEEE+Spectrum%29&utm_content=FaceBook Interesting application for ESP8266 and WS2812 LEDs. Use ADC to listen sound from electret mic and make that to control LED colors. →

http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/biomedical/diagnostics/silicon-nanoparticles-provide-biocompatible-solution-to-cancer-treatment-and-detection?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrum+%28IEEE+Spectrum%29&utm_content=FaceBook Silicon nanoparticles seem to be better than gold nanoparticles. Article has also information on challenges in putting nanoparticles to bloodstream. →

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/technology/pokemon-go-brings-augmented-reality-to-a-mass-audience.html?_r=5&referer=http://m.digitoday.fi/bisnes/2016/07/21/kovempi-kuin-supercell-nain-ilmaisella-pokemon-go-pelilla-tehdaan-rahaa/20167678/66 This game is huge at the moment and will generate lots of money! →

Animation for this friday. →

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/google-my-activity-shows-everything-that-company-knows-about-its-users-and-there-s-a-lot-a7109256.html If you dare to check this service, you will see that Google knows a lot.  →