In 2011, Scott Young took on a challenge that perplexed many of his peers. He would attempt to complete an MIT computer science degree without enrolling in the elite Boston-based university, using free materials that MIT posted online. Young built a curriculum using recorded classes, did the necessary assignments and exams mirroring the constraints and conditions (to the extent … Read more
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says a British woman who fled to Syria aged 15 to join Islamic State could be stopped from returning if he decides she poses a threat to the UK. One option, Mr Javid told the Times, was to strip Shamima Begum of her British citizenship. But under international law, it’s not possible to … Read more
Smart appliances such as TVs and fridges have little protection from hackers and may be used by cyber-criminals to invade your privacy. High-tech appliances with PC-like features, including Internet connectivity, apps, microphones and cameras, are easier to hack than we may think. In 2014, cyber-criminals created a “botnet” which hijacked 100,000 devices, including routers, TVs … Read more
‘We were very impressed by how the design works so well to capture heat through the glass by thermal gain, then as the sun rises, the large overhangs provide screening from the sun to prevent overheating. ‘Huf houses are very energy efficient and the design of the house itself on the top of the hill … Read more
Whirlpool introduced this smart refrigerator in a color called sunset bronze at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. Chris Monroe/CNET It’s a risky move to buy a suite of internet-connected kitchen appliances. First, there’s the thousands of dollars you’ll need to drop. Then, you have to consider the lifespan of an oven, fridge or dishwasher. You … Read more
The UK government’s pressure on tech giants to do more about online extremism just got weaponized. The Home Secretary has today announced a machine learning tool, developed with public money by a local AI firm, which the government says can automatically detect propaganda produced by the Islamic State terror group with “an extremely high degree of accuracy”. … Read more
Alpine Modern doesn’t want your money. Well, not your cash money. After the New Year, you’ll no longer be able to buy a breve latte with your wrinkled ones, nor will a handful of change get you a chai tea. The cafes are going cashless. “Handling cash is kinda gross,” said Alpine Modern co-founder Lon … Read more
With its partnership to sell Kenmore appliances on Amazon, Sears Holding Corp. hopes to rival other hard good retailers like J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP). But both companies stand to fight for more than appliance sales as they go head-to-head over hard goods. Sears (Nasdaq: SHLD) announced July 20 an agreement to sell its Kenmore … Read more
Donald Trump’s plans to sharply reduce undocumented migrantscoming into the US. However, the president’s harder line on deporting these immigrants is likely to increase the number of people at risk of modern slavery, says a human rights analyst. Alexandra Channer of risk-management consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says that the number of people at risk of becoming a modern … Read more
Focus on Energy’s Appliance Recycling Program is open to customers of participating Wisconsin utilities. Participants must be residents of single-family homes or multifamily residences of three or fewer units. Two appliances may be recycled per household, per year. Focus on Energy has recycled nearly 65,000 refrigerators and freezers since 2012. [Source”timesofindia”]