ATL Computer Dude Social Media: November 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015

Latest HoloLens demo dazzles with holographic robot spiders and game controllers

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) By Adario Strange2015-12-01 04:48:15 UTC Earlier this year, when Microsoft revealed its augmented reality (AR) device called the HoloLens, the demonstrations blew everyone away. Since then (now that more people have had a chance to try it in-person), the hype has died down a bit, but the demonstration videos still manage to stir a bit of excitement By Adario Strange2015-12-01 04:48:15 UTC Earlier this year, when Microsoft revealed its augmented reality (AR) device called the HoloLens, the demonstrations blew everyone away. Since then (now that more people have had a chance to try it in-person), the hype has died down a bit, but the demonstration videos still manage to stir a bit of excitement about the prospect of manipulating holograms in our everyday lives. The latest demo from Autodesk, the 3D design software company, doesn t disappoint either. In the video, we see designers wearing the HoloLens in collaborative engineering session
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The VTech data breach shows kids are just as vulnerable to hacking

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Toy maker VTech on Friday admitted that 5 million of its customer accounts — including at least 200,000 accounts related to children — had been breached. The admission came the massive hack was first reported by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Motherboard. Microsoft developer and security evangelist Troy Hunt wrote more about the breach and what Toy maker VTech on Friday admitted that 5 million of its customer accounts — including at least 200,000 accounts related to children — had been breached. The admission came the massive hack was first reported by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Motherboard. Microsoft developer and security evangelist Troy Hunt wrote more about the breach and what information was taken. VTech s initial response to the incident has been to emphasize that no financial data was taken in the breach. But as Franceschi-Bicchierai shared in a follow-up story on Monday, that hardly means the data taken was of
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3 challenges keeping Amazon’s flying delivery drones from taking flight

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) The promise of Amazon s Prime Air drone delivery service as depicted in a video released on Sunday is incredibly exciting. Taken at face value, this could represent the first real introduction of robotic devices into the mainstream as a consumer service – flying robotic delivery agents! But hold on. Let s take a moment and pump our collective The promise of Amazon s Prime Air drone delivery service as depicted in a video released on Sunday is incredibly exciting. Taken at face value, this could represent the first real introduction of robotic devices into the mainstream as a consumer service – flying robotic delivery agents! But hold on. Let s take a moment and pump our collective brakes to consider just how Prime Air will or won t actually work when it eventually takes off. The videos look cool and all (very sci-fi), but is Prime Air really practical? Delivery execution You may already know and enjoy Amazon s efficient inventory
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Google hires Tesla’s Autopilot engineering manager

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Image: Tony Avelar/Associated Press Google is insistent it s not looking to build a car. That s funny, because it just hired away Tesla s Autopilot chief engineer. The keen eyes at 9to5google noticed an update to Robert Rose s LinkedIn profile. He, up until this month, was the engineering manager for Tesla s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system. B Image: Tony Avelar/Associated Press Google is insistent it s not looking to build a car. That s funny, because it just hired away Tesla s Autopilot chief engineer. The keen eyes at 9to5google noticed an update to Robert Rose s LinkedIn profile. He, up until this month, was the engineering manager for Tesla s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system. Before that, Rose worked at Elon Musk s other venture, SpaceX, as a software engineer. So why snatch up someone with experience in creating perhaps one of the most robust semi-autonomous driving systems to date if you re not planning to build
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Toddler loses an eye after consumer drone spins out of control

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) A four-year-old child in Roseburg, Oregon at International Drone Day in March 2015. Image: Michael Sullivan, The News-Review/Associated Press Up until now, consumer drones have been at best a fun hobby for many and, at worst, a nuisance for the privacy-minded and tech-phobic. But a recent accident in England may change how we look at consumer A four-year-old child in Roseburg, Oregon at International Drone Day in March 2015. Image: Michael Sullivan, The News-Review/Associated Press Up until now, consumer drones have been at best a fun hobby for many and, at worst, a nuisance for the privacy-minded and tech-phobic. But a recent accident in England may change how we look at consumer drones moving forward. An 18-month-old child named Oscar Webb in Worcestershire lost one of his eyes when an amateur drone operator, Simon Evans, lost control of his remote-controlled drone. As Evans was landing the drone from about 60 feet in the air, the d
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Techfugees hackathon brings Sydney startups and refugees together

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Image: Getty Images / Guido Rosa Denham Sadler for Startup Smart2015-11-30 23:30:42 UTC The Sydney tech and startup community has come together to try to make settling in Australia easier, in an unprecedented show of support for refugees. The Techfugees hackathon, hosted by Liverpool Council in the city s library, saw about 150 founders, Image: Getty Images / Guido Rosa Denham Sadler for Startup Smart2015-11-30 23:30:42 UTC The Sydney tech and startup community has come together to try to make settling in Australia easier, in an unprecedented show of support for refugees. The Techfugees hackathon, hosted by Liverpool Council in the city s library, saw about 150 founders, entrepreneurs, developers and investors team up with NGOs and refugees to develop numerous ideas and startups to help with this issue. The event was organised by Annie-Marie Elias, muru-D s Annie Parker and LanzaTech s Nicole Williamson and sponsored by Settlement Ser
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Report: VW execs knew about emissions ‘irregularities’ a year ago

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Image: Michael Sohn/Associated Press Top Volkswagen executives reportedly knew a year ago that some of the brand s European models suffered from lower fuel economy and produced more emissions than was previously publicized. Reuters cites a story in the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag that reports the emissions irregularities demonstrated by Image: Michael Sohn/Associated Press Top Volkswagen executives reportedly knew a year ago that some of the brand s European models suffered from lower fuel economy and produced more emissions than was previously publicized. Reuters cites a story in the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag that reports the emissions irregularities demonstrated by 800,000 mostly diesel models were not, as VW has asserted, discovered as a result of the ongoing dieselgate scandal. Instead, the issues were instead known by high-ranking executives for a year. It was this knowledge that prompted now-former VW Group Chief Exe
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Bugatti has taken more than 100 orders on a car no one has seen yet

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Image: Bugatti Bugatti announced Monday morning that the its successor to the Veyron, dubbed the Chiron, will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Even though its not yet even been officially shown (though it s been spied), the brand brags that it has received more than 100 orders for the forthcoming luxury hypercar. The car is named for Louis Image: Bugatti Bugatti announced Monday morning that the its successor to the Veyron, dubbed the Chiron, will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Even though its not yet even been officially shown (though it s been spied), the brand brags that it has received more than 100 orders for the forthcoming luxury hypercar. The car is named for Louis Chiron, who stands as the most successful Bugatti works driver and the best racing driver in the world in his time, according to a Bugatti press release. With the Chiron, Bugatti will, as Bugatti President Wolfgang Dürheimer puts it, make the best signif
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The new tallest building in the world will be a kilometer high

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Jeddah Tower, previously dubbed Kingdom Tower, is expected to be the tallest building in the world once it is built It will stand at more than 3,000 feet. Image: Jeddah Economic Company/Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Dubai s Burj Khalifa may soon need to forfeit its Guinness World Record for the world s tallest building. Saudia Arabia has Jeddah Tower, previously dubbed Kingdom Tower, is expected to be the tallest building in the world once it is built It will stand at more than 3,000 feet. Image: Jeddah Economic Company/Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Dubai s Burj Khalifa may soon need to forfeit its Guinness World Record for the world s tallest building. Saudia Arabia has secured funding to finish building the Jeddah Tower, a $1.2 billion project that is planned to rise about 3,280 feet into the sky, compared to Burj Khalifa s 2,722 feet. A release from the Saudi government on Sunday stated that Jeddah Economic Comp
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Santa Claus has been hacked

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) The North Pole is in turmoil today in the wake of an unprecedented holiday season setback: Santa Claus has been hacked, and is currently locked out of his digital Naughty / Nice List. Santa fell victim to the Bah-Hum Bug — a new super bug that many claim is the most dangerous amalgamation of online evil to ever troll the World Wide Web. The Naughty The North Pole is in turmoil today in the wake of an unprecedented holiday season setback: Santa Claus has been hacked, and is currently locked out of his digital Naughty / Nice List. Santa fell victim to the Bah-Hum Bug — a new super bug that many claim is the most dangerous amalgamation of online evil to ever troll the World Wide Web. The Naughty / Nice List is inarguably one of the most (if not the most) important items Santa relies on annually to deliver Christmas joy to good boys and girls all over the world, and without it, it s unclear how he ll carry out his 2015 Christmas Eve r
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Coming soon to a FORBES near you!

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BlackBerry to exit Pakistan after government demands ‘back door’ access to servers

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Image: Dave Thompson/PA Wire BlackBerry today announced it would cease operations in Pakistan and exit completely by Dec. 30. The move comes after the Pakistan government asked the smartphone maker to give it unfettered access to its secure BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES) servers. Earlier in July, the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority Image: Dave Thompson/PA Wire BlackBerry today announced it would cease operations in Pakistan and exit completely by Dec. 30. The move comes after the Pakistan government asked the smartphone maker to give it unfettered access to its secure BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES) servers. Earlier in July, the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority notified carriers that BES servers won t be allowed to operate in the country citing security reasons. BlackBerry, however, claims the Pakistani government s demands had nothing to do with public safety. The truth is that the Pakistani government wanted the
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6 gadget gift ideas to make your sweetheart swoon

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) The holidays can be an especially romantic time of year. Colder temperatures mean plenty of opportunities to get cozy by the fire, and there s something magical about the sensory cocoon created by holiday lights, joyful music and indulgent meals. So don t ruin the mood by giving your loved one another pair of socks — or, worse, a gift that s b The holidays can be an especially romantic time of year. Colder temperatures mean plenty of opportunities to get cozy by the fire, and there s something magical about the sensory cocoon created by holiday lights, joyful music and indulgent meals. So don t ruin the mood by giving your loved one another pair of socks — or, worse, a gift that s borderline insulting (like anything that subtly suggests they get back in the gym after all that eggnog and turkey). Whether your S.O. is an athlete, an audiophile or a gamer, you can t go wrong with any of the gifts below. The Swingbyte 2: The game of g
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Will Apple drop the headphone jack on iPhone 7?

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) At left is an iPhone 6 with its 3.5mm audio jack near the right corner. On the right is a USB-C plug (part of an adapter). Notice the significant height difference. Image: Mashable, Lance Ulanoff It is never too early for a juicy Apple iPhone 7 rumor and today we have a whopper: Apple might drop the venerable 3.5mm headphone jack in an effort to At left is an iPhone 6 with its 3.5mm audio jack near the right corner. On the right is a USB-C plug (part of an adapter). Notice the significant height difference. Image: Mashable, Lance Ulanoff It is never too early for a juicy Apple iPhone 7 rumor and today we have a whopper: Apple might drop the venerable 3.5mm headphone jack in an effort to build a thinner iPhone, a move that would disrupt the $8 billion headphone industry. The rumor, from Japanese Apple blog Macotakara cites a reliable source claiming Apple will remove the audio jack in an effort to shave a millimeter off the iPhone s th
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USB-C just took a big step toward becoming the port of the future

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) You ll likely be seeing a lot of this tiny, reversible cable in the future. Image: Mashable composite Intel The dream of a one-cable future is looking a little more real now that newer, better USB Type-C ports are here. You may remember USB-C — the small, reversible USB port that wants to replace all your connections (charging, display, data, etc.) — You ll likely be seeing a lot of this tiny, reversible cable in the future. Image: Mashable composite Intel The dream of a one-cable future is looking a little more real now that newer, better USB Type-C ports are here. You may remember USB-C — the small, reversible USB port that wants to replace all your connections (charging, display, data, etc.) — from Apple s ultra-thin MacBook and Google s Chromebook Pixel 2. USB-C was recently upgraded to also include the Intel s Thunderbolt 3 transfer protocol, and Dell s new XPS 12, XPS 13 and XPS 15 computers, announced in October, are th
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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Telstra increases its international roaming rates and no one’s happy

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Image: AP Images/Associated Press UPDATED: Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 at 4.40 p.m. AEDT with Telstra s statement. Australians planning a trip this holiday season will need to keep a close eye on their phone bill. Customers with Telstra, the country s biggest telecommunications provider, have been stung with a price increase just in time for Christmas. From Image: AP Images/Associated Press UPDATED: Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 at 4.40 p.m. AEDT with Telstra s statement. Australians planning a trip this holiday season will need to keep a close eye on their phone bill. Customers with Telstra, the country s biggest telecommunications provider, have been stung with a price increase just in time for Christmas. From Thursday, a new set of prices for Telstra s International Travel Passes will be issued by the telco, and they are pretty damn pricey. Where before, travellers to Thailand and Indonesia could pay a one-off fee of A$35 (US$25) for a seven day
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The Cyber Monday master list: all the deals you need to know

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) The only Monday worth waking up early for is Cyber Monday, the day everyone scours the web for online deals. Cyber Monday generates more traffic than usual for many companies. For example, the day is historically Amazon s busiest day of the year, according to the company, and last year Cyber Monday customers bought 43 million items worldwide — a r The only Monday worth waking up early for is Cyber Monday, the day everyone scours the web for online deals. Cyber Monday generates more traffic than usual for many companies. For example, the day is historically Amazon s busiest day of the year, according to the company, and last year Cyber Monday customers bought 43 million items worldwide — a record-breaking 500 items per second. But Cyber Monday has evolved a lot over the years. Considering consumers are now more connected to always-on mobile devices, retailers have responded with offering discounts in various ways and across several
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This Bulgarian Toyota Hilux 6×6 is rugged on the outside, plush on the inside

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Image: Vromos The global market for 6
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Overfinch’s 40th Anniversary Defender is a super-limited edition masterpiece

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Image: Overfinch Infamous Land Rover modifier Overfinch is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a special edition of the now-discontinued Defender, which combines the rugged boxiness of the iconic British 4
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Amazon reveals Prime Air drone flight footage with Jeremy Clarkson explainer

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) Back in 2013, when Amazon revealed plans to begin delivering packages via flying drones through Prime Air, some seemed skeptical about the reality of deploying such a system. Today, Amazon doubled down on those claims by releasing a video of one of the drones in action, and it s impressive. Presented by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson (who is Back in 2013, when Amazon revealed plans to begin delivering packages via flying drones through Prime Air, some seemed skeptical about the reality of deploying such a system. Today, Amazon doubled down on those claims by releasing a video of one of the drones in action, and it s impressive. Presented by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson (who is working on a show for Amazon), the two-minute video takes us through the entire process, from ordering, to warehouse launch, to delivery. The new drone looks a lot different from the one Amazon showed us a couple of years ago. This one has a more c
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Roborace is the world’s first driverless racing championship

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) The creators of the Formula E all-electric racing series have announced a new motoring championship called Roborace. It combines the fast-paced excitement of alternative energy racing with the thrill of robot competition. And, no, there s no need to check your calendars; it s not April Fool s Day. People are really planning to race driverless The creators of the Formula E all-electric racing series have announced a new motoring championship called Roborace. It combines the fast-paced excitement of alternative energy racing with the thrill of robot competition. And, no, there s no need to check your calendars; it s not April Fool s Day. People are really planning to race driverless cars. Roborace will serve as a support race to the headlining Formula E races during the 2016-17 season. The all-electric, driverless cars will compete in hour-long races that are aimed at accelerating the development of autonomous tech algorithms and artifi
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The first step to success is to pass go and then to do it!

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

5 can’t-miss apps: Giphy Cam, Picpal, Drop Messages and more

By chriscota@atlcomputerdude.com (ATLcomputerdude) With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, you may have missed some of this week s best new apps. Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week s list includes a retro take on a classic game, an update to Giphy s GIF creation app and a social collage app. Check out the gallery below to see our top picks. If With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, you may have missed some of this week s best new apps. Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week s list includes a retro take on a classic game, an update to Giphy s GIF creation app and a social collage app. Check out the gallery below to see our top picks. If you re looking for more, take a look at our last roundup of can t-miss apps. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. Topics: apps-and-software, Apps and Software, Tech, weekly app roundup Image: Giphy Read full article Vi
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Enjoy my Quotes & Luxury Photos.

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