A sonic cyberattack could hijack a device’s speakers
Weapons that injure crowds of people by emitting dangerous sounds may seem like the stuff of science fiction. Unfortunately, malicious hackers might be able to do...
Hackers can ransomware your fancy digital camera
Not even your precious memories are safe from hackers. That much was made clear at the annual DEF CON hacking conference in Las Vegas, where a...
How to Make Nearly Any Dumb Appliance Smart
Josh Hendrickson Smart appliances offer voice control, smartphone apps, and powerful automations. But why spend hundreds of dollars on the latest models? With some inexpensive smart...
Indie Press Round-Up: August 2019 New Releases
Ready for some great small and independent press books? I’m especially excited about this month’s list of new releases. It includes two works of nonfiction, one...
When Writing In Books Is Okay
When I hear people talk about writing in books, my mind always goes back to an old library customer. We never managed to catch him doing...
The Book You Should Read Based on Your Favorite Episode of THE OFFICE
Have you watched The Office in its entirety at least seven times? Are you are heartbroken over the news that it will leave Netflix in 2021?...
What Would the Golden Girls Read?: Critical Linking, August 18, 2019
Critical Linking, a daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web, is sponsored by Enter to win The Library Book by Susan Orlean!...
How to Pick the Right Car Seat
Dmitry Kalinovsky/Shutterstock.com A car seat is the most important thing you buy in preparation for your baby’s arrival. And unlike other items, this isn’t something that...
Anti-Piracy Efforts Are Unlikely to Beat Sci-Hub
Sci-Hub has often been referred to as “The Pirate Bay of Science,” but that description really sells the site short. While both sites are helping the...
Geek Trivia: The Original Aerosol Can Was Invented To Apply What?
The Original Aerosol Can Was Invented To Apply What? Hair Spray Ski Wax Insect Repellent Engine Lubricant Think you know the answer? Source : Geek Trivia:...
