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Your Guide to HP #Vertica Big Data Event : LIVE Coverage Today + Tomorrow
The HP Vertica Big Data Conference is in full swing this week at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston, MA. We’re broadcasting live from the event, with exclusive interviews and analysis on SiliconANGLE.tv. See live feed below or visit youtube.com/siliconangle to watch on-demand. The conference will run until tomorrow, August 7, and attendees will hear keynotes from ...
Smart Home Gets Sexy : From Zero to IPO
In this week’s SmartHome roundup, we’ll feature the first ever “Zero Home” in Utah, a smarthome company that’s gone public, as well as a smarthome security provider raising funds. To top things off, we’ll discuss another hot-button topic that’s raising some important questions on the state of smarthome security. Zero Home makes a whole lot ...
Get Your Breaking Bad Fix Here : Watch Online Season 1-5 Catch Up
Last year, Breaking Bad fans were cursing Dish Network when it dropped three popular AMC Networks channels — IFC, WE and AMC. Viewers had to resort to streaming content online or apy Apple, Netflix and Amazon to get their Breaking Bad fill. On August 11, AMC will air the first episode of Breaking Bad’s final season and ...
How a $56 Small Black Box Was Used as a Spying Device
Little black boxes. Check. Raspberry Pi Model A computer. Check. Over-the-counter sensors. Check. WiFi adapters. Check. Command and control system. Check. Now you have all the things you need to build your very own CreepyDOL. What’s a CreepyDOL you ask? It’s a small device that is able to spy on people on the street. It ...
FBI Data Miners Strike Gold : Hacking in Legal Grey Areas
Hackers and the tools used to wrangle their way into people’s online accounts are often viewed as a nuisance, but law enforcement officials in the US are seeing these tools in a new light. According to reports, the FBI develops hacking tools internally as well as purchases tools from private sectors, all in an effort ...
6 Security Apps While You Wait for Android Device Manager to Go Live
Google has finally unveiled its solution to help Android phone owners find their misplaced, lost or stolen devices with its Android Device Manager. iOS users are already familiar with this solution – Find My iPhone has been in place for several years now, happily reuniting iPhones with their owners. So what does Android Device Manager ...
Apple Product Ban Gets Vetoed by Obama
Early last June, the International Trade Commission issued an import ban on older iPhones and iPads, following a ruling that these devices had infringed upon Samsung’s standards-essential patents. But Apple being Apple, the company was not about to back out from a challenge and immediately filed for an appeal. And just as well, for it ...
SmartWorld Roundup: Chromecast, New Smart Home Gadgets + Apps
In this week’s SmartWorld Series, we covered everything from smart solutions for home entertainment, and apps and gadgets that would help you achieve the best version of yourself. Here’s a recap of the latest trends in smart apps for the home, health and fitness, as well as recent developments in the self-quantified movement. How Google ...
Moto X [Official] vs. iPhone 5, Galaxy S4 + HTC One
Google and Motorola have finally lifted the veil on their latest flagship smartphone the Motorola Moto X, and people are very interested about this much-hyped device. It’s not because of the technical specifications — the Moto X doesn’t brings anything new to the table — but because of its features and customization options. Unfortunately, though ...
NSA Director Plays-Up New Surveillance Programs Despite Criticism
NSA Director Keith Alexander may have chosen the wrong outfit for his keynote speech at this year’s Black Hat conference. Instead of wearing his official uniform, he should have brought a riot shield to fend off agitated attendees. Alexander started by explaining that what they did was for the benefit of the people, to keep ...