Last minute geek

1. Insecure internet security cameras and nannycams are actively exploited by voyeurs to spy on owners
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

Shenzhen Gwelltimes Technology Co., Ltd is the white-label vendor behind a whole constellation of Internet of Things networked home cameras sold as security cameras, baby monitors, pet monitors, and similar ...

2. This cordless Dyson vacuum helps you clean every corner of your living space
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... and finally catch up on your spring cleaning. It's available today for $179.99. Powered by Dyson's digital V6 motor and armed with cyclonic technology, this bagless, cordless, handheld vacuum uses cyclonic ...

3. The Rolgear multi-bit ratchet screwdriver is buttery smooth and quiet
(English/the-gadgeteer)

... screwdrivers, Rolgear uses roller-bearing technology instead of gears. No gears, no problem The benefit of roller-bearing technology is both faster and smoother movement. There’s … The Rolgear ...

4. Smart Robot
(English/instructables)

A robot is a machine, especially one programmable by a computer, capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. With the advancement of technology the tasks done by humans in their ...

5. Access to Safe and Affordable Prescription Medications Online is a Human Right
(English/CircleID)

... time for protecting our human rights at its intersection with digital technology. As a global Internet community, we must stand up to those who are using the Internet to restrict options that support and ...

6. US Army asks startups to deliver next-generation weapons
(English/engadget)

... launched the Army Expeditionary Technology Search or xTech... Read all  ...

7. Fusion Board - 3D Printed Electric Skateboard
(English/instructables)

This Instructable is an overview of the build process for the Fusion E-Board that I designed and built whilst working at 3D Hubs. The project was commissioned to promote the new HP Multi-Jet Fusion technology ...

8. Amid 'idiotic blockchain phase,' EY and Microsoft tout smart contracts
(English/TheRegister)

Blockchain might actually prove helpful for a change In an effort to demonstrate there are actual uses for blockchain technology, global professional services biz EY and Microsoft have teamed up to offer ...

9. Interview with Stewart Brand on the 50th anniversary of the Whole Earth Catalog
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... focusing solely on a single deep and complex aspect of his work, Stewart and I speak broadly about the sweep of his experiences, and the unique perspective they’ve given him on technology, the environment, ...

10. The Biology of Disinformation: Interview with Rushkoff, Pescovitz, and Dunagan
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... many unintended effects. So what’s his solution? Build yet another technology he understands even less to solve the problem with yet another black box. Even those with the best intentions see all this ...

11. Is antivirus still relevant for your organization?
(English/Betanews)

As technology evolves, it leaves behind a junkyard of products that are longer needed. Electric typewriters, dial-up modems, and floppy disks -- all once intrinsic parts of workaday life -- are now long-obsolete ...

12. Good price on Anker's reinforced Lightning cables: 2 for $16
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... my experience, are made by Anker. And these reinforced ones last the longest. The come with an 18-month warranty, which is about as long as you can expect from this generally crappy technology. Amazon ...

13. ACLU Released Guide for Developers on How to Respond to Government Demands That Compromise Security
(English/CircleID)

It is not uncommon for government agents to force technology companies to create or install malicious software in products in order to help them with surveillance. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ...

14. Volvo's new self-driving tech could let you sleep during your commute
(English/engadget)

Volvo has a new goal with its popular XC90 crossover SUV: to make commuting a semi-automatic process thanks to level 4 self-driving technology. The Senior Vice President of Volvo, Henrik Green, told The ...

15. Google staff reportedly refused to work on government security tool
(English/engadget)

... air gap technology that would be key to the devel... Read all  ...

16. Brit reseller Aria PC's appeal against HMRC VAT fraud finding gets under way
(English/TheRegister)

Firm disputes findings of taxman and First-Tier tribunal Manchester-based reseller Aria Technology Ltd is appealing against a tax tribunal finding that MD Aria Taheri “knew or ought to have known” that ...

17. Twitter acquires Smyte to curb abusive behavior on its platform
(English/Neowin)

Twitter's acquisition of the San Francisco-based technology company is intended to address challenges in safety, spam, and security on the platform using Smyte's review tools and processes. Read more... ...

18. Accountants HATE them: Microsoft's Xbox harnesses blockchain to pay games publishers
(English/TheRegister)

But it used to use Excel and print-outs, just like us normies All aboard the blockchain hypewagon – Microsoft announced today that it has begun using the technology to deal with royalty and digital rights ...

19. Solar and Energy Storage Combine for One Power Energy Solution
(English/ieespectrum)

Solar energy and energy storage are rapidly being adopted by homeowners and Fortune 100 utilities alike. The speed of this adoption is unheard of for any type of electric energy technology. Read all  ...

20. By gum, that's chewy: Samsung's NF1 fattens M.2 card capacity with wider gumstick format
(English/TheRegister)

8TB drive can give 2U diskless servers 576TB capacity Samsung's 8TB next-generation small form factor (NGSFF) NF1 flash card is to be standardised by the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association in October.… ...

21. The Mount Genie Smart Home Shelf is smart decor for smart devices
(English/the-gadgeteer)

In today’s technology-driven world that is constantly evolving and redefining the way we live, smart devices have become an integral part of our home environment, and as such, their designs must adhere ...

22. Microsoft abandons VR plans for Xbox One
(English/engadget)

Fans of virtual or mixed reality who have been clinging to the hope of a headset for Xbox One will need to keep holding out -- Microsoft has confirmed it isn't focusing on either technology for the ...