Microsoft published an article over the weekend with examples of its work on the Internet of Things through manufacturing. Two videos walk through examples with Fujitsu and KUKA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHbhV-TDvmU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp9L1Uz8Q9Q The article goes on to explain other examples such as Toyota and the Lotus F1 Team. Microsoft shared these … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
HackerOne, a platform for bug bounty programs
HackerOne is a platform for companies to use for their "bug bounty" programs. It provides the means to receive, manage, and reward bug reports. By adding consistency and organization to the bug report process, HackerOne makes it a better experience for both the security researchers and the company. As a startup, HackerOne has some surprisingly large customers including Adobe, … [Read more...]
YouTube to start offering a paid, ad-free option
YouTube sent partners an updated Terms of Service today that will allow YouTube to begin charging fans a monthly fee. Sources are stating that a monthly YouTube subscription for an ad-free experience is expected to cost about $10/month. That seems a little high to me given the price of Netflix, the use of adblockers, and the $0 cost of watching YouTube with ads. From the … [Read more...]
Cable covers to prevent tripping
If you have devices on a conference room table or running across a walkway, you might want to put a cable cover down to reduce the trip hazard. Here are some of those options: Tape Gaffer's tape is commonly used to secure cables. The cloth backing allows more flexibility and the adhesive allows easier removal. Improving on gaff tape, tunnel tape does not have any adhesive in … [Read more...]
Ubiquiti drops into the Matrix in this promo video
Ubiquiti, which provides the EdgeRouter Lite and Unifi APs, made an announcement today to introduce their EdgeRouter X. It is a 5-port gigabit Ethernet router with PoE passthrough at an MSRP $49. This halves the price of the EdgeRouter Lite, which was already a deal, though the EdgeRouter X has lesser hardware components. The EdgeRouter X is anticipated to arrive in June … [Read more...]