Earlier this year I had a dream. Last night at the Crash Space (Los Angeles hackerspace) weekly meeting, that dream became a reality, thanks in part to the dedication and follow through of Matt Pinner. Go team.
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Wristwatch with living organism inside that must be fed for it to work
The Tamagotchi is a delightful digital pet on a keychain that you must feed by pressing buttons to keep it "alive." Now, University of Chicago researchers have built a similar… READ THE REST
High school spends thousands on electricity each month because nobody can turn off the software-controlled lights
For 16 months and counting, all of the lights at Massachusetts' Minnechaug Regional High School have been on around the clock, costing thousands of dollars of each month in electricity… READ THE REST
Security researchers show how to eavesdrop on mobile phone calls by measuring the ear speaker's tiny vibrations
While it's possible that malware on your smartphone could record your calls, it's an increasingly difficult technical proposition. Instead, researchers from Texas A&M University and colleagues have demonstrated that it's… READ THE REST
Hack your travel in 2023 with this bundle
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Nurture your child's inner DJ while enhancing STEM skills
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Take 53% off these stellar mood lamps just in time for Valentine's Day
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Valentine's Day is approaching, and for… READ THE REST
