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Comment Re:maybe the low paid rent a cops took them. You k (Score 1) 34

by nugatory78 (#66317594) Attached to: Gamescom Crime Spree? Three Exhibitors Report Their Laptops Were Stolen
I used to work our company booths at many different events for many years. Every event I went to, someone at the company told all of us, that "All equipment must be secured at all times". Every computer/laptop we had, would have at least a security cable locking it to our table. None of the computers were allowed to be left at the booth unless someone was physically present.

I'm shocked that anyone would think "out of sight, out of mind" would be a good security choice. What doesn't surprise me at all, is the event saying "not our fault, read the T&Cs".

Submission + - Mysterious Spheres Found In Australia Are Likely Space Debris (nytimes.com)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: An Australian beach community was confused — and later delighted — by the discovery of six metallic-looking spheres that washed ashore last week. The mystery, and the ensuing attention, prompted a bunch of alien jokes from local residents and businesses. But Australia’s space agency put the speculation to rest on Monday, saying that the spheres appeared to be rocket debris that had recently re-entered the atmosphere from orbit.

The objects were found on Forrest Beach in the northeastern state of Queensland over the weekend, the state’s fire department said. Residents described them as being about twice the size of a basketball. “The recovered objects appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle,” the Australian Space Agency said in a statement, adding that they were “consistent with debris from a foreign rocket body.” The agency said that it had identified the likely source of the objects, without providing further details, and was working with international authorities to confirm the vehicle from which the debris originated.

Comment Re:Dystopian framing (Score 3, Interesting) 79

While I don't have ALS, nor anyone in my family, I do have (at times) debilitating health issues that make me bed ridden. During those times, I would have given a LOT to be able to continue to work. While being stuck in bed unable to do anything except watch TV, I usually feel completely useless. Having the ability to work would have help my mental state immensely.

I also see, that if they can work, it shows how far the tech has gone. If he can work, he certainly can use a computer and talk to anyone for enjoyment.

Comment Re:Does anyone use Roku? (Score 1) 74

by nugatory78 (#66195444) Attached to: Fox Is Buying Roku For $22 Billion
I've been using Roku for a while, and have tried several models. My only real complain in that time, is the current 4k model keeps loosing HDCP connection with the TV about once a week. Simple restart resolves the issue, I just wish I knew what exactly kept happening.

For me they are a hardware company, I only use Roku to access my streaming services. I've never looked at any other the free material that they offer. As for paid material, Roku doesn't have my CC on file.

Most of the time I've been using Roku, I've also recommended their hardware many times. Now with Fox taking over, I'm considering switching to Apple TV. In my mind, Fox wants Roku for their data on who is watching what.

Comment Re:Cut and replace, is NOT all you need (Score 1) 40

Since ~2005 or so, there have been companies that create DNA for anyone letter by letter. You send them a DNA sequence and money, they send you a vial of liquid containing the DNA strands you requested. The Thought Emporium on YT has some good DNA editing videos, where they talk about (today) cheaply buying any DNA strand they want for their genetic modification experiments.

Comment Re: scares me too much ill never do that (Score 1) 75

They're not using this at a party or even alone, its done with a psychiatrist during session. Yes bad things can happen to some people, but that can happen with any medication and we still prescribe them. Ever notice how anti-depressants have the warning "may cause depression"? All drugs have side effects, but in this case you have the prescribing/responsible dr at your side while using it.

Submission + - Microsoft Edge Stores Passwords in Plaintext in RAM (pcmag.com)

Submitted by UnknowingFool
UnknowingFool writes: Security researcher Tom Jøran Sønstebyseter Rønning has found that Microsoft Edge stores passwords in plain text in RAM. After creating a password and storing it using Edge's password manager, Rønning found that he could dump the RAM and recover his password which was stored in plain text. Part of the issue is Edge loads all passwords to all sites upon a single verification check even if the user was not visiting a specific site. This is very different from Chrome which only loads passwords for specific websites when challenged for the site's password. Also Chrome will delete the password from memory once the password has been filled. Edge does not delete the passwords from memory once they are used.

Microsoft downplayed the risk noting access would require control over a user's PC like a malware infection: “Access to browser data as described in the reported scenario would require the device to already be compromised,” Microsoft said. Rønning countered that it was possible to dump passwords for multiple users using administrative privileges for one user to view the passwords for other logged-on users.

Submission + - Little Caesars drone delivery proves even terrible pizza can fly (nerds.xyz)

Submitted by BrianFagioli
BrianFagioli writes: Flytrex is expanding its drone delivery ambitions with a new partnership with Little Caesars, and the hook here is scale. The companyâ(TM)s new Sky2 drone can carry up to 8.8 pounds, which is enough for two large pizzas, sides, and drinks in a single flight. That may not sound like a big leap, but most drone delivery efforts so far have been limited to small, lightweight orders. This setup stretches to about four miles and Flytrex claims roughly 4.5 minutes from takeoff to drop-off, with direct integration into restaurant ordering systems to cut down on delays. The drone itself uses an eight-motor design for redundancy, dual batteries, and high-precision navigation, plus onboard AI managing flight operations.

If you care about the tech, this is one of the more practical implementations weâ(TM)ve seen, especially with recent FAA approvals for beyond visual line of sight flights and partnerships forming across the delivery ecosystem. If you care about the food, well, thatâ(TM)s a different conversation. As someone from Long Island, Iâ(TM)m not convinced that shaving minutes off delivery time suddenly makes chain pizza desirable, even if it arrives via autonomous octocopter. Still, convenience tends to win, and if suburban customers can get dinner dropped in their yard without dealing with traffic or drivers, this kind of system might actually stick.

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