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by Ron CallariWho's sweating Net Neutrality? Most of us would point to the little guy, the billions of netizens who believe the World
Wide Web should remain free and equitable to all. Unfortunately,
however, they are not the only ones who feel they have a First Amendment
claim. There's also the big guys who are balking about their alleged
loss of civil liberties -- and like the big bully in the school yard,
they're shouting down all those who get in their way. . .
Sikorsky's VH-92 Is The New Presidential Helicopter
by Motors.newWith the announcement by the United States Naval Air Systems Command that the next generation of Presidential helicopters will be made by Sikorsky, one of the U.S. governments most lengthy and convoluted procurement programs has finally reached its conclusion.
Cisco Leads The Charge In The Application Economy
by Ron CallariIt's hard to believe that mobile devices while a couple of decades in the making didn't achieve mass adoption
until Apple launched their first iPhone in 2007. With it's
customer-pleasing multi-touch interface and application distribution
platforms, a number of competing mobile operating systems joined the fray quickly to meet the burgeoning demand. Smarphones, tablet computers and other
hand-held devices ushered in tech advancement . . .
Advanced Tactics' Black Knight Transformer VTOL Multicopter Makes First Test Flight
by Motors.newCombining the versatility of a pizza-delivering drone with the payload capacity of a small army truck, the Black Knight Transformer from Advanced Tactics Inc. could someday transform battlefields in ways heretofore only imagined by science fiction writers.
Chinese Air Force Trains Monkeys To Seek & Destroy Bird Nests
by China.newChina's Air Force doesn't monkey around when it comes to protecting their bases from wayward birds... scratch that, actually they do! A pair of macaques trained to seek out and eliminate bird nests near a PLAAF base are doing just that, destroying 6 to 8 nests per day each and permanently clearing 180 nests in just their first month on duty.
Beware: Hackers Are Targeting POS Systems
by Diogo CostaPOS, acronym for Point-Of-Sale, are the systems or devices that allow for transactions to be performed. In other words, it is the point where the costumer pays to the merchant in exchange for goods or services. Recent news showed that hackers are beginning to target these systems. If there is more than one POS, they are connected in a network, which gives hackers the perfect opportunity to act. Let's get to know the risks and possible solutions.
U.S. Fights Terrorism One Tweet At A Time
by Ron CallariWe've seen how Twitter has motivated grass-roots movements such as the Arab Spring, when dissenters took
to the streets to protest and unseat governments. This skillful use of
social media proved so successful over the years, jihadists have taken
this lead to use Twitter to recruit and add sympathizers to their ranks.
In turn, the U.S. government followed suit.
Heartbleed Seeks Transfusions From Digital Wallets
by Ron CallariWhile the world is just becoming aware of the number of 'digital wallets' in the market today, even the early adopters
are hesitant as to which one of the myriad of options to choose one.
From PayPal to Google Wallet to Square Wallet to cryptographic currency
such as Bitcoins, at this stage of development, the percentage of usage
is very low.
Want To Hold Up An ATM? No... You Don't!
by T GoodmanAre you wondering what this beetle has to do with holding up an ATM? Well, this innocent looking bombardier beetle
is not so innocent; in fact, this beetle is the inspiration for a foam
bomb developed to explode in a burglar's face if he tries to mess with
an ATM.
ZunZuneo,The Covert Twittersphere Of Cuba That Was, Until It Wasn't!
by Ron CallariMainstream media has been slow on the uptick in covering the U.S. government's current investigation of ZunZuneo by
Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy. If you are unfamiliar with the name,
it's most likely because of the covert actions that led to the rise and fall of this enterprise. . .
FiLIP Gives 4 Year Olds Cell Phone Security
by Kim PattersonWhile it may seem a bit ridiculous to get a 4 year old his/her own
phone, there are times when it would come in handy and give parents added peace of mind. Enter the FiLIP.
Happy Birthday World Wide Web: The Gift That Keeps On Giving, Until It Doesn't?
by Ron CallariWe have Tim Berners-Lee to thank for the World Wide Web - an accessible
bank of knowledge that's hyperlinked content across the globe bestowing
upon "us mere mortals a real chance to learn as much as our brains can store." And guess what? He did it all before digital monetization. . .
Not Just A Pretty Necklace: Now Your Jewelry Can Save Your Life
by Ellen DudleyI've always been a fan of safety devices, especially for women travelling. Cuff is a stylish safety notification device that is GPS enabled so you can alert your family and friends
to your location when you are walking or traveling alone. It comes as a bracelet, pendant or Cufflinks
(Cufflincs), and competes with a wave of fashionable GPS enabled devices that are hitting the market in 2014.
Hitler & Putin Mashup Of 'Putler' Becomes Ominous Social Media Moniker
by Ron CallariWhile today's emphasis on all-things-celebrity seems at times all-consuming, the mashups of certain couples' names have
entered our lexicon, dating all the way back to the ill-fated
relationship of "Bennifer" [Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez]. Others like
"Brangelina" [Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie] have stood the test of
time, while the dubbing of the would-be coupling of "Kimye" [Kim
Kardashian & Kanye West] portends a short-lived hook-up. On a much
more somber note, combining the names of Hitler and Putin - to 'Putler'. . .
Internet Of Things & Rise Of The Machines: Obsolescence Without A Plan?
by Ron CallariWhat's that buzz . . . tell me what's happening? While the Internet of Thing's clarion call has awakened the early
adopters, many of us still have it on snooze alarm. We may have seen
bits and pieces of it, like those that have popped up as apps on our
mobile devices. Perhaps we've recently purchased a Smart TV -- or have
recently been intrigued by Nest's Thermostat [after Google plopped down a hefty $3.2 billion to acquire it].