Nano robotics

Oh Great: A Killer Swarm of Synchronized Quadrotor Drones

Devopled by the University of Pennsylvania and KMel Robotics, these nano quadrocopters have been around for a little while. But now, the team of researchers has worked out how to get them to fly together in intricate patterns, and even squeeze though tight spaces without hitting each other. Each of the nano 'copters is self-sensing: that means they can accurately position themselves and maintain balance through even the most complex of movements. This is not a movie. This is real life. Very, very terrifying real life.

Anonymous listens on FBI Conf Call

Anonymous Shows How Easy it is to Intercept FBI Conference Calls

"I'm not sure if we're the only two on right now or not," says a voice with an American accent. The voice belongs to a man who identifies himself as Bruce, likely an FBI agent, who had just joined a conference call with other law enforcement officials based in the UK.

The irony of hearing Bruce utter those words at the beginning of the call is that, no, they were not the only people listening in. Somehow, members of Anonymous managed to tap into the call, record it and then post it online for all to hear. The subject of the conversation? Tracking and arresting online activists and hackers, such as those who secretly associate with Anonymous.

Cello Wars

FREE: Computer Science Lectures Online

Looking for a taste of University? Here is a link to MIT's Computer Science resources...

Or, perhaps you prefer Stanford?

TED: Three types of online attack

Go Daddy reverses its feelings on SOPA

The Internet Wins: Go Daddy Flip-Flops On SOPA

Here is the full text of Go Daddy's press release:

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 23, 2011) - Go Daddy is no longer supporting SOPA, the "Stop Online Piracy Act" currently working its way through U.S. Congress.



"Fighting online piracy is of the utmost importance, which is why Go Daddy has been working to help craft revisions to this legislation - but we can clearly do better," Warren Adelman, Go Daddy's newly appointed CEO, said. "It's very important that all Internet stakeholders work together on this. Getting it right is worth the wait. Go Daddy will support it when and if the Internet community supports it."



Automatic power on your pc

Free Technology for Teachers: Tekzilla Counts Down Their Top Ten of 2011

As I've mentioned a bunch of times in the past, Tekzilla Daily is one of my favorite web shows. Everyday they have a helpful little tip. For the next two weeks they're counting down their most popular tips of the year. The first tip in the list is about Smart Power. Smart Power is a free Windows program that helps you manage your computer's power use. Learn more in the video below.