Ban ’em – ban ’em all! Also, selfie sticks. And dancing. Reddit, one of the most popular destinations on the Internet, has been added to Russia’s list of banned websites. The Federal Drug Control Service decided to block the site after discovering what it says is content promoting the use of illegal drugs. via RussiaContinue reading “Russia bans Reddit”
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Nato reports surge in jet interceptions as Russia tensions increase | World news | The Guardian
Nato member aircraft were forced to conduct more than 500 scrambles over Europe in 2014 – a fourfold increase on the previous year. Nearly 85% of these were to intercept Russian aircraft. via Nato reports surge in jet interceptions as Russia tensions increase | World news | The Guardian.
BioLite CampStove | Burn Wood, Cook Meals, Charge Gear
I hate to admit it, but sometimes my girlfriend is right. When I first heard her say she was buying a camp stove I thought, “Cool.” When she told me it the fire would power a USB charger I started to laugh. I’ve tried it. I’m not laughing. This thing is amazing. It has aContinue reading “BioLite CampStove | Burn Wood, Cook Meals, Charge Gear”
China losing control as stocks crash despite emergency measures – Telegraph
Just in case you hadn’t heard… The Shanghai Composite index fell 8.5pc despite emergency measures to shore up the market, with a roster of the biggest blue-chip companies down by the maximum daily limit of 10pc. The mood was further soured by news that corporated profits in China are now contracting in absolute terms, fallingContinue reading “China losing control as stocks crash despite emergency measures – Telegraph”
Hacking Drones Close to Being Drawn up by Boeing and Hacking Team
Well, I hope everyone enjoyed Wi-Fi. Leaked emails between Italian spyware vendor Hacking Team and Boeing subsidiary Insitu revealed that drones carrying malware to infect targeted computers via Wi-Fi by flying over their proximity is close to becoming a reality. via Hacking Drones Close to Being Drawn up by Boeing and Hacking Team.
