Beware the next circle of hell: Unpatchable systems

Panasonic's robotic exoskeletons could help nuclear plant workers

Lab tests show 3D printed guns can be useless -- and dangerous

ITworld Tonight

June 02, 2014

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Beware the next circle of hell: Unpatchable systems

Insecure by design and trusted by default, embedded systems present security concerns that could prove crippling.

Issue highlights

1. Panasonic's robotic exoskeletons could help nuclear plant workers

2. Lab tests show 3D printed guns can be useless -- and dangerous

3. Android deathmatch: Is the LG 3 better than the Samsung Galaxy S5?

4. Surprise, surprise: At developer conference, Apple releases slew of new developer tools

5. How to see and go to a specific date in your Google Web History

7. US tech worker groups boycott IBM, Infosys, Manpower

Panasonic's robotic exoskeletons could help nuclear plant workers

Lightweight, compact suits could help support the weight of radiation clothing and equipment. READ MORE

Lab tests show 3D printed guns can be useless -- and dangerous

Tests conducted by ballistic labs and a university in England showed that guns made with thermoplastics on 3D printers are far more dangerous to the shooter than the intended target. READ MORE

Android deathmatch: Is the LG 3 better than the Samsung Galaxy S5?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the king of Android phones. But the new LG 3, soon available, looks to be an impressive device. Here's the rundown on which is a better bet for you. READ MORE

Surprise, surprise: At developer conference, Apple releases slew of new developer tools

As you might expect from an event whose name is, after all, the Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple on Monday announced a slew of new tools for people who write software for iOS and OS X. That will, in turn, mean new features in the software you use on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. READ MORE

How to see and go to a specific date in your Google Web History

Google keeps tabs on your search activity. Here's where to view that history and search it. READ MORE

Flaws in popular SEO plug-in put WordPress websites at risk

Many WordPress websites could be at risk of compromise if their administrators don't upgrade a popular search engine optimization (SEO) plug-in to a newly released version that fixes serious vulnerabilities. READ MORE

US tech worker groups boycott IBM, Infosys, Manpower

Advocacy groups say the companies should look first for U.S. tech workers for U.S. IT jobs. READ MORE

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