Scientists Find a Weak Spot in Some Superbugs’ Defenses
Wired has posted a story about how researchers have found a new way to attack some antibiotic bacteria. Khan hopes this discovery can lead to new therapies that will make existing ones more effective. A drug that could disrupt the signaling between LiaX and the cell, for example, won’t kill bacteria. But it will prevent…
CES Spotlight
IEN takes a look at some of the more intriguing tech. Here’s one Uber and Hyundai are teaming up to build a fleet of flying taxis. Uber, the ride-hailing giant, said its four-passenger “Uber Air Taxi” will initially be piloted, but over time will become autonomous. Uber says it wants to conduct flight demonstrations in…
Wireless router shopping guide
NBC News has posted a guide to buying a wifi modem router – to suit your internet speed and budget, including routers for gaming, routers for streaming video and for using social media. But not all Wi-Fi routers are born equal. Just having one doesn’t necessarily mean it can handle your smart devices — how…
Stop abbreviating 2020
I saw this a couple of places…abbreviating 2020 as “20” could be helping the bad guys. Why? This year’s abbreviation is easily changeable and could be used against you. The concern is that scammers could easily manipulate a document dated “1/1/20” into “1/1/2000” or even “1/1/2021.” Writing out the full date “could possibly protect you…
How not to fall victim to phishing ploys
With the new year upon us, USA Today has posted a guide to protect folks from phishing attempts. When Chase bank e-mails you to warn of a fraud alert to your account, you pay attention. But when your work e-mail is associated with a card you don’t have, and when the return address isn’t from…
Happy Holidays/Vacation
I want to wish everyone the warmest of holiday seasons. I will be taking a much needed vacation. I doubt I will post anything until after the New Year. Be safe!
Reebok Unveils Plant-Based Sneakers
Will this entice koalas to chase you? Recently, Adidas-owned brand Reebok unveiled the Floatride GROW, its first plant-based running shoe. The upper is comprised of eucalyptus, supported by natural rubber and caster bean soles. For more, check out this IEN page.
What to expect in tech in 2020 and beyond
USA Today takes a look at what to expect in tech next year and beyond. Here is a sample We’ve been hearing about the promise of 5G on the global stage for what seems like forever, and the carriers recently launched in select markets. Still, the rollout in most places will continue to take time,…
NVIDIA Introduces DRIVE AGX Orin
NVIDIA introduced NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin, an advanced software-defined platform for autonomous vehicles and robots. The platform is powered by a new system-on-a-chip (SoC) called Orin, which consists of 17 billion transistors and is the result of four years of R&D investment. The Orin SoC integrates NVIDIA’s next-generation GPU architecture and Arm Hercules CPU cores,…
AMD, Partners to Develop New Blockchain-based Gaming Platforms
AMD announced that it has joined the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) to help promote the development and proliferation of new blockchain-powered gaming platforms. The Blockchain Game Alliance is committed to driving awareness and adoption of blockchain technologies within the game industry, providing an open forum for individuals and companies to share knowledge and collaborate, create…