Monthly Archives: March 2013

FBI on trial for StingRay

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting story, basically the FBI has been doing some man in the middle attacks with cellphone by setting up a mini tower to intercept phones and get information.  The argument here is that they should get a warrent for this … Continue reading →

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3 more years and I can get a commercial 3D printer…

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

This article is predicting that in 2016 we can get a high end 3D printer for $2000.  I am already drooling.  This would mean that low end should be what…$100?  I could print out my own outfits ….. http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/29/enterprise-class-3d-printers-to-drop-under-2000-by-2016-says-report/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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New RC4 attack

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Bruce Shneier blogs about a new Rc4 attack, it should limited, but these things always start out small… http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/03/new_rc4_attack.html  

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Xerox: from healthcare to welfare.

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Xerox is now running PA’s welfare system.  So not only does Xerox manage government healthcare, its moving into the welfare circuit as well. http://www.witf.org/news/2013/03/xerox-now-operates-pas-electronic-welfare-payments.php

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Xerox has new CFO

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Xerox hires in Kathryn Mikells from ADT as the new CFO. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-taps-adts-mikells-as-cfo-2013-03-29 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-28/xerox-hires-adt-s-kathryn-mikells-as-chief-financial-officer.html http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/xerox-names-kathryn-mikells-cfo/articleshow/19269204.cms

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Xerox donates 20G’s to little museum

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

I wonder what exec. has a lifetime membership…. http://www.thehour.com/business/xerox-lends-support-to-lockwood-museum/article_0b4b73cd-d95f-5694-8dec-6daa6b8a5441.html

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Safebreaking by Feynman

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting video on how to crack a mechanical safe.  The original gent to do this was a scientist Feynman who worked on the “bomb” in WWII.  And was bored.  The interesting part is that most of it was figured out … Continue reading →

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$500 for a pretty sturdy looking 3D printer

Posted on March 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Check out this kickstarter project.  It looks like a Makerbot but with more table space and open air.  The kit is going for $500 and $900 for an assembled version. I recommend getting an assembled one.  I really wish I … Continue reading →

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Never ending supply of canned air

Posted on March 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting hack where the author just takes an old can, and puts a bike valve on it (with high end epoxy).  Me…I just pull out the air compressor  🙂  Either way it an interesting video to watch http://gizmodo.com/5992758/hack-a-can-of-compressed-air-so-its-refillable

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Nice little article on why 3D printers should be used in school

Posted on March 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

For the same reason I like them, you can “touch” what is designed in the end.  And do it rather quickly. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130221-inforgraphic-how-3d-printing-will-revolutionize-the-classroom.html

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