Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology was in the news recently and it was all about the spotting of an attack vulnerability aimed at CPUs called PortSmash. It can steal decryption keys. What is Hyper-Threading? Tom’s Hardware offers this definition, from Scharon Harding: “Hyper-Threading is Intel’s term for simultaneous multithreading (SMT). This is a process where a CPU […]
An Advanced Snake-Robot for Disaster Sites Climbs By Coiling
“Ladder Climbing with the Snake Robot” is a video that was released last year by Kyoto University’s Matsuno Lab, and it is still drawing stares and shivers. Comments on the video have included “Thanks, I hate it.” Popular Mechanics in its headline advised readers that “You can’t unsee” it scaling a ladder. Stephanie Mlot in Geek.com described a “slithering cyborg.” She […]
Gun-Spotting Camera Can Take the Next Step in Real Time and Alert Authorities
Technology makes it possible to catch criminal theft, violence, and mass shootings as it happens, and for viewing after the fact. What about revving up the camera technology so that even responsive action can happen in real time? Particularly, how can we create technology to lessen casualties and mayhem tied up in horrific events of […]
Neato Robot Vacuum Will Not Tread On Dog’s Bowl
Want to bring personalized robot cleaning to the next level? The promotional message from California-based Neato Robotics believes it has the answer. Neato has announced that its robot vacuum has some updates. This is all about Neato’s D7 Connected robot vacuum, set to perform household chores quite intelligently. The company was born at Stanford’s annual Entrepreneur’s Challenge. […]
How Nantes Team’s 3-D Printing May Alter Shape Of Homes To Come
For some months now, a 3D printed house in Nantes has drawn lots of attention, not just because a printer was involved but also because it went up from start to finish so quickly (54 hours to print, then add some more time for the windows and roof). Interesting Engineering said it took some more time to […]
Lighthouse: Home Monitor Is One Smart Sentry
A smart home device that serves as a security camera delivers service that goes beyond house sentry. What if you find a home device that not only acts as sentry but does double duty as private investigator/concierge/babysitter? A smart home security device takes on added roles. TechRadar is one of numerous sites now picking up on how the Lighthouse […]
Video of the Day: The Wheel According To Inventor Mocellin: Good-Looking, Efficient, Folded
Inventor Andrea Mocellin is posting a video earlier this month that reflects his desire to spur interest in his multi-year effort to get something right: A foldable wheel with design to make a difference in how people can lead travel-efficient lives. With Revolve you carry the wheel places, crossing over easily between your trains, planes and automobiles. […]
Video of the Day: Misty Robotics Seeds Bright Future For Home, Office Robots
What’s in a dev kit coming in February? A whole lot of potential for those inclined to run the gamut of their imagination, in working to develop home robots. And by “those inclined” we do not mean roboticists per se. The Dev kit’s creators, Boulder, Colorado-based Misty Robotics, would say Oh No. The robot will be made […]