PG&E Power Grid Attack Is Big News That Isn’t Being Talked About
Almost one year ago (April 16, 2013) a sophisticated attack took place on PGE’s Metcalf power substation in San Jose, California. First, the attackers broke in to an underground telecommunication vault and cut six AT&T fiber optic lines. Next, at 2 a.m the attackers shot over 100 rounds of ammunition (all recovered without fingerprints) at […]
Blockchain App Removed From Apple App Store
The popular Bitcoin wallet app Blockchain has been removed from the iOS App Store by Apple., Blockchain was the last Bitcoin app left that allowed users to send and receive bitcoins from the iOS mobile devices., Blockchain has been downloaded over 120,000 times and has been in the app store for 2 years. U.K.-based Blockchain […]
Tesla Superchargers Now Stretch From Coast To Coast
Ok, let me start off by saying I am no stranger to the Tesla show. I own a Model S and love it despite some early issues (you can read my initial Tesla Model S review here). I am also the type that will hop in a car for a long road trip from time-to-time […]
By 2030 Army Will Replace 25 Percent Of Soldiers With Robots
According to General Robert Cone the US Army will lower brigade sizes from 4,000 to 3,000 soldiers making up the difference with robots. The robot soldiers will reach their peak between 2030 and 2040. While it sounds a bit shocking, this type of change is already being heavily tested and used today. Where we once […]
Toyota FT-1 Concept Car
Believe it or not, this Toyota concept car originated from Calty Design Research for the Playstation game Gran Turismo. Now this concept car, the Toyota FT-1, has actually been built. The FT-1 has a front engine with rear wheel drive. The car looks awesome and will hopefully become a full production car. Video and details […]
Cat B100 Phone = Rugged
This isn't a super spec'd phone. It is a super tough phone. The Caterpillar B100 Phone is built for guys and girls who are rough on their gadgets. The Cat B100 waterproof and dustproof (IP67 and MIL 810G), in fact you can take it three feet underwater for 30 minutes. The Cat B100 Phone has […]
Update Your Old Stereo With Ion Bluetooth Cassette Tape
Yep, time to bring your old car stereo or boombox up to date with this cool gadget from ION Audio. This cassette tape is actually a rechargeable Bluetooth adapter that will allow you to stream music via Bluetooth to your old stereo. Surprised that it took so long for someone to make a product like […]
LG Lifeband Touch
The wearable health trackers continue to grow. One of the most notable additions to the gaggle was just shown, at CES 2014, by LG. The LG Lifeband Touch (pictured above) and the Heart Rate Monitor earphones (pictured below). The Lifeband Touch fitness band has a swipe gesture OLED touchscreen and does the obvious calorie counting […]
Samsung’s 110S9 110” UHD TV Is Currently The World’s Largest
While you may never recoup the cost of a home cinema with a TV this large/expensive, it is worth it if you can afford it. No lines, no stranger kicking the back of your seat, and you can pause the movie whenever you want. Samsung's latest is the world's largest 110" UHD TV which they […]
Logitech Powershell Controller With Battery
It looks like the folks that released the Moga Ace Power Controller for the iPhone have some new competition. This time from the Logitech Powershell Controller. Just like the Moga Ace Power Controller, the Logitech Powershell Controller takes your iPhone and makes it more gaming friendly with a directional pad, shoulder triggers, and an X, […]