Are you a PhD with interest in "the intersection of digital technology and public life, including experts in computer science, sociology, economics, law, political science, public policy, information studies, communication, and other related disciplines?" Princeton's CITP has three open job postings for 10-month residences starting Sept 1, 2019.
Princeton's interdisciplinary Center for Information Technology Policy is seeking visiting scholars
EFF creates a $20 device to detect cellular spying: Rayhunter
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has created Rayhunter, a $20 device that helps people detect if police are using fake cell towers to spy on their phones. The device uses… READ THE REST
NSA can track powered-down phones: how to actually protect your privacy
Yesterday I wrote about Privacy Guide's mobile phone privacy and security guide for protesters. Today, Randy Zar, CEO of Faraday pouch manufacturer SLNT wrote: Just want to let you know… READ THE REST
Man with a machete arrested at U.S. Capitol hours before Donald Trump set to arrive
Capitol police arrested a man carrying three knives and a machete today at the Capitol Visitor Center — just hours before Donald Trump was scheduled to arrive. "Our officers spotted… READ THE REST
Turn your ho-hum vacay pics into print-worthy gems
TL;DR: Luminar Neo's Lifetime Bundle lets you edit like a pro without the monthly shakedown—AI tools, add-ons, tutorials, and lifetime ownership for just $79.99. Maybe you've tried editing photos before. Maybe you… READ THE REST
This $24 MagTag is the AirTag's cooler cousin
TL;DR: This $23.99 MagTag tracker card (usually $59.99) works with Apple's Find My app and fits in your wallet like a credit card. If we're talking real, AirTags are cool, but nobody asked… READ THE REST
Office 2024—classic apps, fresh features, and no subscription guilt
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) for Mac or PC as a one-time purchase—just $129.97 (reg. $149.99). Microsoft Office 2024 Home is here, and unlike your streaming… READ THE REST
