Eight people were charged on Thursday, May 9th, for being part of a global cyber theft ring that stole more than $45 million from banks all over the world. The eight in question withdrew about $2.8 million dollars from banks in New York between last December and February. … [Read more...] about 8 Arrested for $45 Million Cyber Bank Theft
Wi-Fi at 30,000 Feet
On May 9th, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission said they’re planning on auctioning the right to use new airwaves that would improve in-flight Wi-Fi connections. The overall goal is to provide Wi-Fi that is equal to - or even better than - the connection most people experience in their own … [Read more...] about Wi-Fi at 30,000 Feet
Command & Conquer F2P Hoping To Make Up For C&C 4
The long-suffering Command & Conquer series is getting a new entry in the form of a free-to-play sequel of sorts to one of the best games the series has to offer - C&C Generals. Judging by the video, the team plans to lift all of the best elements of that particular title while staying true … [Read more...] about Command & Conquer F2P Hoping To Make Up For C&C 4
US Requires the Removal of 3D Gun Instructions
Defense Distributed is a non-profit organization out of Texas that made headlines recently for posting the first video on Youtube of a live firing 3D printed gun. The gun did include a metal firing pin and another metal piece in order to comply with the Undetectable Firearms Act, but all the parts … [Read more...] about US Requires the Removal of 3D Gun Instructions
After Credit and Debit Cards
It wasn’t that long ago that the only methods of payment were cash and checks. Technology has advanced rapidly - as it always does – and provided us with more streamlined methods of payment that continue to get faster and more efficient. Nowadays you can pay by simply touching your credit or debit … [Read more...] about After Credit and Debit Cards
Flying Cars Coming Soon?
John McGinnis has spent more than two decades teaching himself aeronautical engineering and thinks he has the answer to the flying cars dilemma. After reading a NASA research paper that challenged the traditional equation for aerodynamic drag, McGinnis believed he finally found the answer for making … [Read more...] about Flying Cars Coming Soon?
Mobile Wii U Possible, At Least In Theory
The Wii U's tantalising glimpse of true traditional AAA gaming untethered from the TV is enough to make even the most stalwart home console devotees wonder at the possibilities. The Vita purports to be a AAA console away from your home console but largely fails to deliver while tablet games still … [Read more...] about Mobile Wii U Possible, At Least In Theory
Google’s Android Game Center Google Play Games Leaked
Google's gaming push continues with a Game Center-style matchmaking service for its Android platform. The service, dubbed in typical Google fashion Google Play Games, will provide achievements and matchmaking capabilities to Android gamers. The service was leaked via Android Police's teardown of … [Read more...] about Google’s Android Game Center Google Play Games Leaked
PayPal Seeking to Get Rid of Passwords
The chief information security officer for Paypal, Michael Barrett, spoke at the Interop IT conference and advocated for a new internet security system that got rid of passwords and PINs in favor of biometric technology – specifically fingerprint scanners. To push the envelope even further, Mr. … [Read more...] about PayPal Seeking to Get Rid of Passwords
Staples Sells 3D Printers
At this point in time you’ve had to have heard about 3D printers – printers that can take a blueprint or template and create an object out of plastic. They’ve been on sale around the world for a while now and have started becoming rather popular. Even the United States military has acquired a few … [Read more...] about Staples Sells 3D Printers
The $100 Lumia 928
It was a huge week for Nokia, who announced and showed off hands-on demonstrations of two new phones. The company isn’t really seeking to make anything official until their event in London next Tuesday, but in its hands-on video discussed the phone’s specs and announced that Lumia 928 would be … [Read more...] about The $100 Lumia 928
Bosch’s $449 Car Charger
Most of us can’t afford today’s electric cars of tomorrow. We won’t even talk about the Tesla’s price range, seeing as how even Ford’s electric Focus lies closer to $40,000 – and that’s the lower range of the electric car industry. Have you ever thought about what you’d do if you could afford to pay … [Read more...] about Bosch’s $449 Car Charger
