Exploring bleeding edge experiments, oddities, new and bizarre dicoveries, and fact-checking conspiracy theories since 2008. No question is out of bounds and no topic is too strange for a deep dive.
# tech
We’re told that digital security is a cat and mouse game between computer geniuses, but the reality is a lot less impressive and sadder than we’re led to believe.
# tech
Every computer system can be compromised, even artificial intelligence. But despite some recent warnings, it’s not about to become a prime new target for hackers.
# podcast
Killer drones and hackable weapons and easy targets for spies, oh my...
# oddities
WikiLeaks and pro-Kremlin trolls are charging the CIA with hacking the DNC to rig the election for Trump so they can... keep Trump from winning?
# tech
Assange offers to trade himself for Chelsea Manning and Obama called his bluff. I wouldn't hold my breath that WikiLeaks' boss will keep his word for once.
# tech
As we're living our lives online, we have to adjust to the idea that what we do in private might become public and act accordingly.
# tech
NSA's PRISM is a huge mess that the public somehow really doesn't care about.
# tech
If our grid is ever brought down by a cyberattack, the greatest contributing factor will be the carelessness and technical illiteracy of front line utility workers.
# tech
Despite the popular rumor, you can't hack a speed camera XKCD-style with some code on your license plate.