Saturday, November 15, 2014

Editor's Pick: Gadget Ogling: A Creepy Echo, Clever Home Connections, Bizarre Smartphones and Flexible 3D Printing


Kris Holt
11/15/14 5:00 AM PT
In a world of connected homes, only one column sifts the gold from the dirt before consumer tech ever makes it to shelves. Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares. This week's entries include Amazon's latest play for your living room, a bevy of integrated sensors, a connected coffeemaker, and much more. [More...]

More Picks:
Microsoft Widens Skype World
Skype on Friday announced Skype for Web, a new version of its VoIP service that can be used in a browser rather than through the dedicated application. To use Skype for Web, users simply sign in on Skype.com to start instant messaging directly from their browser. Voice or video calls will require a small plug-in. The service works with Internet Explorer, Chrome on Windows, Firefox and Safari. [More...]
Ubisoft Under Siege for Glitch-Filled Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft on Friday released a second patch for Assassin's Creed: Unity, in an effort to quell the uproar that has arisen over problems with the game. The first patch was released earlier this week. Ubisoft has been the target of harsh criticism from gamers and game reviewers alike for releasing Assassin's Creed: Unity with numerous bugs and glitches. [More...]
CAINE Provides Sturdy Support for Forensic Specialists
CAINE, a professional-grade digital forensic Linux distro, uses an old-school desktop environment hardened with top-notch specialty tools. CAINE provides tight security and built-in digital investigation tools. It is less inviting for non-forensic specialists to use as an everyday Linux desktop, but it could serve the purpose for users who are willing to handle several interface inconveniences. [More...]

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