In the rock-paper-scissors game of technology, the Internet of Things beats cryptography. This is the conclusion of a new Harvard Law School report focusing on the FBI’s claims that increasing levels of cryptography in consumer devices means that law enforcement loses. The report retorts that even if cryptography closes some doors, new Internet-connected devices and →
A case in point is the electronic sentry safes you can buy at most retailers for around $250. In the video below, Terry manages to open one in just a few seconds using a rare earth magnet in a sock. The fault? http://www.geek.com/news/locksmith-opens-250-safe-using-a-magnet-in-a-sock-1646572/ Posted from WordPress for Android →
Our brains are designed to focus on one thing at a time, and bombarding them with information only slows them down. MIT neuroscientist Earl Miller notes our brains are “not wired to multitask well… when people think they’re multitasking, they’re actually just switching from one task to another very rapidly. And every time they do, there’s →
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35502030 No more third party or diy repairs? Posted from WordPress for Android →
“Zyptonite is the first real-time communications app that connects parties directly,” says Antti Uusiheimala, Co-Founder and CEO of Zyptonite. “People need a simple, reliable and free video call and messenger service that works on different devices and operating systems without problems.” The startup cut out the server and built its service on peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, →
Arduino had become probably the most used makers board for electronic and robotic projects and raspberry is one of the best choices when it comes to credit card sized computers. But what one use in his project? Well, it depends. http://www.engineersgarage.com/mygarage/arduino-or-raspberry-when-use-which-and-ultimate-combination Posted from WordPress for Android →
here’s no denying that the Raspberry Pi is a great little dev board. For $5 more, though, Hardkernel’s new ODROID board provides a lot more computational muscle. The ODROID-C2 is their newest offering. http://www.geek.com/news/new-odroid-dev-board-outmuscles-a-raspberry-pi-for-just-5-more-1646393/ Posted from WordPress for Android →
I found out that I need more chargers than my Ikea lamp with Qi charger. I planned to try how well less expensive Qi chargers work, so I bought AUDEW Q5 Universal Qi Wireless Charger Charging Pad Transmitter. Banggood sells that at cheap price less than 4 Euros. So it is really cheap, and hopefully →
Rube Slowberg is World’s Slowest Rube Goldberg. Have fun watching this video: →
If you are interested in wireless charging, take a loot at my older posting Wireless power for charging mobile devices and the comments in it that keep you updated on the developments in this field. →