Monthly Archives: January 2014

Cool Beanbag Robot Hand

Posted on January 23, 2014 by robertwilkie

The Versaball looks pretty powerful in grabbing and moving stuff of odd shapes.  But at 4G’s, its out of my range. http://www.wired.com/design/2014/01/empire-robotics-jamming-robot/

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Interesting Security Interview with Xerox

Posted on January 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting interview with Chuck Brooks, A president within Xerox with many government based security ties.  Mentions the need for security research to move forward.  I wonder if Xerox is involved in any of that research. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-e-finch/cybersecurity-industry-in_2_b_4620232.html  

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More call center jobs in KY for Xerox

Posted on January 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

Sounds like business is booming for the customer call center for Xerox in Lexington Kentucky.  Looking to add in 75 more workers. http://www.wtvq.com/content/localnews/story/Xerox-To-Add-75-Full-Time-Positions-In-Lexington/uDccPv4fa0yJNNhuzVKJRA.cspx

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Bluetooth Skimmer on Gas Stations

Posted on January 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

From the looks of the picture, I would think this was a “kit” the thief bought somewhere.  It looks like some sort of controller board with a bluetooth daughter card.  Either way its yet another example of how card skimmers … Continue reading →

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Opensource RC car

Posted on January 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this project, called Truggy, its an opensource design for a high end RC car.  So if you are into the high end stuff, this might be another way to customize your car.  Of course it doesn’t include motors, … Continue reading →

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DIY Roof Rake

Posted on January 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Its that time of year where I think about buying one of these, but…as normal they are always sold out.  Well this creative guy built his own with PVC, chain, and metal flashing. http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Snow-Ripper-Rip-snow-from-your-roof-in-minut/

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Legal 50 round clip in NY?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

It’s an interesting twist on the law where the author basically is getting around NY’s 10 round a clip limit by having 5 clips all attached to each other in a star. http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/01/foghorn/ny-legal-50-round-ar-15-magazine-new-fab-defense/

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Hacker could get more Jailtime than Rapists

Posted on January 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Gone are the 1990’s where good will hackers get jobs.  In this case, they gent had hacked into the accounts of the rapists and I believe the school administration that was covering up the rape to expose everyone and cause … Continue reading →

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Good article on Real-ID

Posted on January 21, 2014 by robertwilkie

Good article about the Real-ID that after …gee I think 7 years, is starting to take affect.  Real-ID is basically the US government forcing states to have driver licenses that conform to a single standard and have allot more “info” … Continue reading →

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DIY Capacitor Meter

Posted on January 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not sure if I would take this on myself thought…. http://hackedgadgets.com/2014/01/16/diy-in-circuit-capacitor-esr-meter/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29 http://members.shaw.ca/swstuff/esrmeter.html  

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