Day: October 28, 2013

Hacking

12-year-old boy admits to hacking government sites for Anonymous

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As reported on The Verge. By Adrianne Jeffries A 12-year-old boy in Montreal has pleaded guilty to breaking into multiple government and police websites in the name of the hacker collective Anonymous, reports theToronto Sun. The attacks were not politically motivated, however; the boy testified that he traded information to members of Anonymous in exchange for videogames. The boy admitted to hijacking websites for the Montreal police, the Quebec Institute of Public Health, and the Chilean…

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Google

Cornell conductor and Google Glass begin a new movement of orchestra

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As reported on The Verge. By Jacob Kastrenakes Classical music doesn’t have a need for modern technology. Instruments have been built for centuries, scores print just fine on paper, and concert seating gives patrons a good enough perspective on the orchestra as it is. But while classical music may not need technology, Cynthia Turner, a conductor and a professor at Cornell, is trying to turn many of those assumptions on their head using Google Glass. “It…

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Apple

Jony Ive And Marc Newson Customize An Unreleased Mac Pro For (RED) Auction

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As reported on TechCrunch. by Matthew Panzarino Apple head of Human Interaction Jony Ive and designer Marc Newson have customized a one-off Mac Pro in brilliant crimson for the (RED) charity. Apple is a (PRODUCT)RED partner and often produces editions of its products for the organization, whose proceeds go to fighting to eliminate Aids. The charity recently announced that Apple alone had helped it raise over $65 million. The machine is absolutely beautiful, making me wish that all…

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Games Microsoft

Microsoft shows off Xbox One dashboard and multitasking in latest video

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As reported on Engadget. By Matt Brian   Microsoft focused on big name games in its “Invitation” ad last week and now it’s turning its attention to the Xbox One’s entertainment and multitasking abilities. In a video entitled “Meet Xbox One,” the company highlights the console’s dashboard but also its Kinect integration, demonstrating switching between games, videos, TV and apps like Internet Explorer and Skype simple “Xbox” voice commands. We see a user jumping between a movie and the Xbox…

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History Tech

Time Machines – Wireless wonder

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As reported on Engadget. By Jon Turi Welcome to Time Machines, where we offer up a selection of mechanical oddities, milestone gadgets, and unique inventions to test out your tech-history skills. This device famously exhibited the potential of tuned radio waves and their ability to wirelessly convey a signal. In 1899, it transmitted a message successfully from Britain, across the English Channel’s 32-mile expanse, to a receiver in France. Its business-minded inventor went on to pioneer an industry…

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