Hacking a smart home front door lock...

Jan 15, 2014 by

Having a smart home may add convenience to your life and to a hacker who wants to enter your home.   A hacker opens a Vera lite door...

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Turn a Rear Projection TV into a 2000ºF death ray....

Dec 12, 2013 by

Finally a use for huge rear projection Televisions – 2000 degree death ray. It usually does not sense to move these monster and definitely does not make sense to repair them. I often see them on the side of the road or have them offered to me on moving estimates. Inside is a death ray AKA a Fresnel lens. This can be used to focus the sun’s rays to a focal point. Also inside are some other interesting items that could be salvaged: optics Speakers, plexiglass, etc. You could mention this to a prospective new owner when you plan to get rid of unwanted items before you...

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Is amazon going to send UPS and FedEx the way of the bookstore?...

Dec 4, 2013 by

Sounds like Dominos Pizza Redux but it is a real Amazon project. Octocopter drones making deliveries in 30 minutes or less give a whole new meaning to air...

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