Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Interactive album artwork doubles as a DJ controller
Jack White isn't the only act doing amazing things with vinyl releases. Inside DJ Qbert's Extraterrestria, one of the jacket inserts doubles as a controller for Algoriddim's djay iOS app. After connecting to a mobile device via Bluetooth, Novalia's p...from Engadget RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1xgI0Tq
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Marriott petition to the FCC to block personal Wi-Fi meets big resistance
In a move that could save travelers a lot of money on Internet access, Marriott will offer free basic Wi-Fi to guests who are enrolled in its rewards program, and who book directly through the company, beginning Jan. 15.
But wait — that's not all.
Marriott, along with other lodging-industry companies, is simultaneously petitioning the FCC for the ability to block guests' personal Wi-Fi, including Mi-Fi devices or smartphones used as hotspots. The petition says it is in the interest of security, and that guests could use their devices to attack the hotel's network, or steal information from other guests. Read more...
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The first people in the world to ring in 2015
New Zealanders and Australians were among the first to light up the skies with celebratory fireworks. The rest of the world will then follow, city by city as the countdown dwindles to 2015.
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Sony executives switched to old BlackBerrys after cyberattack
Sony Pictures Entertainment had to go back in time after a massive cyberattack crippled its email system, cutting out modern technology and using old-school tactics to communicate and function.
Employees at Sony Pictures received vague threats from hackers in November that demanded money and included ambiguous instructions to "obey," but it wasn't until Sony's computer system was breached that it became clear that the hackers weren't simply taking the company's data; they were destroying it
Michael Lynton, the CEO of Sony Entertainment, detailed how the company responded in the wake of the debilitating attack. He told The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times that Sony implemented a "phone tree," or updates relayed from person to person via mobile device, and used employees' personal Gmail accounts, notepads and a cache of old BlackBerry devices. Read more...
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How to watch the ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve
One of the most iconic New Year's Eve celebrations around the world is the annual bash in New York City's Times Square.
Around 1 million people will crowd into the center of Manhattan to watch the ball drop during 2014's final seconds, but many more will watch from the comfort of their homes
We've rounded up the ways you can watch the ball drop — while staying warm. Check them out, below:
TV
The easiest way to watch the ball drop is to just turn your television on. ABC, NBC, Fox, CNN and other stations all have their own shows. For its part, Fuse is broadcasting a New Year's Eve dance party Read more...
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'SNL' characters we'd like to see return before the end of season 40
SNL's banner 40th Season is off to a solid start
There's been a few solid additions to the cast (see: Pete Davidson and Leslie Jones), a couple of hosts who oversaw some of the strongest episodes in years (see: James Franco), and several fun surprise cameos (see: Jeff Daniels in Jim Carey-hosted episode)
SEE ALSO: Dr. Evil is frickin' pissed about North Korea's Sony hack
But nothing has seemingly filled SNL loyalists with joy more than the chances we've had to see former cast members back in action. Mike Myers (cast member from 1989-95) returned in the most recent episode, resurrecting his Dr. Evil character from the Austin Powers movies. Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen recently brought back sorta-singing duo Garth and Kat. And while hosting, the 3rd episode of the season, Hader dusted off both city correspondent Stefon and war vet Anthony Coleman Read more...
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Tesla's next charger will automatically connect to your car, 'for realz'
One of the constant (if minor) hassles of electric car ownership is having to plug in whenever you get home. Wouldn't it be nice if the charger could do that for you? That may just happen. Tesla's Elon Musk has revealed that his company is working on...from Engadget RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1xgwnMu
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