Android’s Real Security Problem is the Manufacturers
If you’re running a Google Pixel handset, your phone is safe from a security hole that could let a PNG file completely wreck the system. If you’re using nearly any other Android handset, then your phone is vulnerable. Thi...
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A polar bear’s fur is so efficient at retaining body heat that the bears are practically invisible when viewed with infrared cameras and night-vision goggles.
What Happens to Your Smarthome When the Power Goes Out?
Smarthome gadgets are convenient, but what happens when the power goes out? Can you unlock an electric smart lock? Will all your smart lights come on at 3 a.m. when the power returns? And what about your garage door....
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The esophagi of Giant Squids pass through a hole in their donut-shaped brains before reaching their stomachs.
How to Shoot a Time-Lapse With Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
A time-lapse is the opposite of slow-mo: instead of slowing down fast-moving activities they speed up slow ones. They’re perfect for showing the movement of clouds, crowds, traffic, and the like. You can even use them to sh...
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In the movie Toy Story, the toolbox used to trap Woody beneath a milk crate is labeled Binford Tools—a nod to the fictional tool company featured in the show Home Improvement, a show headlined by the voice of Buzz Lightyear, Tim Allen.
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HP’s Ink Subscription Has DRM That Disables Your Printer Cartridges
Printer ink is expensive. HP promises to help with a subscription service for ink, complete with cartridges that stop working when you cancel your subscription. But HP makes you count pages, and I’d rather print as much...
