Monday, October 10, 2011

WE HAVE MOVED!

To our permanent location. http://www.technojunkyard.net

All of the NEWEST activity is going on at the location there.. NEW interface and we migrated all of the GREAT content from here to there. Look for alot of NEW stuff coming soon there.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Video: Wozniak remembers friend Steve Jobs


Video: Wozniak remembers friend Steve Jobs - The Globe and Mail

Defense System Hits 2 Missiles in Test


Defense System Hits 2 Missiles in Test
Other Sources: ABCNews, ArmyTimes, AP

New technology uses solar UV to disinfect drinking water

New technology uses solar UV to disinfect drinking water

Update: BofA site outages called 'unprecedented'


Update: BofA site outages called 'unprecedented' - Computerworld
Note:  As a former BofA customer for more than 20 years.  I  was smart enough to see the handwriting on the wall.  And PHONED in and cancelled my accounts with them. This Bank has simply gotten to big to CARE about it's customers.  If one remembers part of the issue with our GREAT depression was that Banking no longer cared about their lenders money that they had been intrusted with.  I'm not saying or suggesting anyone one do anything but it's something to consider when you GIVE someone your MONEY and they want to charge you ridiculously to get it back or even have access to it.  They SHOULD be paying YOU for that privileged. 

DARPA’s One-Shot Sniper System Moves Forward


DARPA’s One-Shot Sniper System Moves Forward | Defense Media Network

Jet Fighter Chases Naval Strike Missile




Jet Fighter Chases Naval Strike Missile | Military.com

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Microsoft Said Nowhere Close to Yahoo Bid


Microsoft Said Nowhere Close to Yahoo Bid - Bloomberg
Other Sources:  Business Week, SFGate

Rip: Steve Jobs, 1955 – 2011




Steve Jobs, 1955 – 2011 | Epicenter | Wired.com

U.S military to field-test “throwable” robots in Afghanistan


U.S military to field-test “throwable” robots in Afghanistan

Anonymous Threatens to 'Erase NYSE from the Internet'


Anonymous Threatens to 'Erase NYSE from the Internet' | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Video: The Navy’s New Robo-Copter Heads to Afghanistan


Video: The Navy’s New Robo-Copter Heads to Afghanistan | Danger Room | Wired.com

Microsoft Explains Why the Start Menu Needed to Die


Microsoft Explains Why the Start Menu Needed to Die | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

BYU-student-built electric car sets land speed record at Salt Flats


BYU-student-built electric car sets land speed record at Salt Flats

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

How the iPhone 4S Stacks Up With the Best of the Rest


How the iPhone 4S Stacks Up With the Best of the Rest | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

The internet of tomorrow: Faster, better and cheaper


The internet of tomorrow: Faster, better and cheaper

NASA's SDO satellite shows boiling sun in stunning detail

 NASA's SDO satellite shows boiling sun in stunning detail | Mail Online

How an Underwater "Invisibility Cloak" Makes Solid Objects Disappear

How an Underwater "Invisibility Cloak" Makes Solid Objects Disappear

SlashGear Live Coverage - Macworld, WWDC, and Special Events

SlashGear Live Coverage - Macworld, WWDC, and Special Events
Just for those that want to follow todays news release LIVE!!  Apple will not be streaming the conference but you can follow it live here!!

NASA Supercomputer Tackles Secrets Of Galaxies


NASA Supercomputer Tackles Secrets Of Galaxies - Informationweek

Apple to unveil next iPhone


Apple to unveil next iPhone
Other Sources:  ABC News, 9to5Mac

HTC Android Flaw Leaks Smartphone User Data - Security - Mobile Security - Informationweek


HTC Android Flaw Leaks Smartphone User Data - Security - Mobile Security - Informationweek
Other Sources: PCMag

Alma, the world's most powerful radio telescope, launches in Chile


Alma, the world's most powerful radio telescope, launches in Chile - video | Science | guardian.co.uk

Facebook works with Websense to add phishing safety net


BBC News - Facebook works with Websense to add phishing safety net
Other Sources: The Register,Slashgear

Friday, September 30, 2011

NASA - Space Telescopes Reveal Secrets of Turbulent Black Hole


NASA - Space Telescopes Reveal Secrets of Turbulent Black Hole

Flying Magic Carpets To Become Reality?


Flying Magic Carpets To Become Reality?
Other Sources: BBC NewsDvice

Google Chrome Could Beat Firefox by Year-End


Google Chrome Could Beat Firefox by Year-End | PCWorld

‘Artificial leaf’ makes fuel from sunlight



‘Artificial leaf’ makes fuel from sunlight - MIT News Office
Note: Techno Junkyard originally covered this break thru back in April.
Original Release - http://technojunkyard.blogspot.com/2011/04/artificial-solar-leat-that-can-power.html

Amazon has Palm in its shopping cart — will it click Buy?


Amazon has Palm in its shopping cart — will it click Buy? (exclusive) | VentureBeat

Lockheed Stratoliner concept is a hydrogen-powered jet that can fly anywhere on Earth without stopping


Lockheed Stratoliner concept is a hydrogen-powered jet that can fly anywhere on Earth without stopping | Mail Online

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Final checks for space lab launch - IOL SciTech | IOL.co.za

An artist's conception of China's first space station, Tiangong 1, orbiting in space.

Final checks for space lab launch - IOL SciTech | IOL.co.za

OtherSources: FoxNews

Facebook Is Tracking Your Every Move on the Web; Here's How to Stop It

Facebook Is Tracking Your Every Move on the Web; Here's How to Stop It

Wow, as if some of the big social media wasn't already convincing everyone to GIVE up their privacy. Now they are tracking you EVEN when your not connected to them. RED FLAGS are going up!!

SLOW TECHNO Day

Naturally some slow days come and go in the world of technology but as of late it sure seems that there hasn't been a TON of new HOT news in the world of Gadget's and great new technological BREAK thru's in the Consumer Market. I'm sure this would have alot to do with the ON GOING Global Economic issue. With out CASH consumers can't snap up the latest NEW GADGET or toy on the market. SERIOUSLY? EVERYONE in the world is tight on MONEY?? Hmm... Then I'm against GLOBAL economics... :) I'm ready to see some hot new gadgets and ground breaking technology again. Innovation is what DRIVES and Economy and it's time to get back to the basics with TECH I guess and start CREATING some BREAK THRU items that will revolutionize the next wave of technological growth. If your in the USA it's time to do it in our Garages and Backyards again and NOT let some other country SNAP up the idea and run with it. Just my 2 cents for the day since it seems to be a VERY slow one in the TECH world.

Scientists Disarm AIDS Virus’ Attack on Immune System | Health | English


Scientists Disarm AIDS Virus’ Attack on Immune System | Health | English
Additional Sources: Dvice

Monday, June 13, 2011

BMW Powered Twin-Rotor Hoverbike | Gear Patrol

This comes right out of the TOOO Cool not to share with ya.  We all have grown up with Visions of Flying Cars and other future Tech.  Well I guess we are getting a bit closer.  How long will it take before something like this could catch on and be licensed to be cruising our airways??

Friday, May 20, 2011

Another Stealth Chopper in the Osama Raid? | Danger Room | Wired.com

 So could this be  rendering of another of the stealthy Helio's in US service now?  Danger room has a great article and speculation on the possibility of this crafts existence and operation within our military and secret operations.


Thursday, May 19, 2011

Netflix Now The Largest Single Source of Internet Traffic In North America



Netflix Now The Largest Single Source of Internet Traffic In North America

With info like this, data caps now being enforced by some ISP's could be the beginning of what could become a very contentious battle field.  By enforcing the CAP of others services, it could be seen in the very near future that they are holding their users HOSTAGE to their programming and content.  This is certainly something to watch for.

Source: TechCrunch

Google rolls out silent fix for Android security vulnerability | Naked Security

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Apple Store 10th anniversary leak: Secret hardware for weekend install - SlashGear

Apple Store 10th anniversary leak: Secret hardware for weekend install - SlashGear

Update 7:44am 05/19/2011
Webblog Tapscape release an article this morning about just what is up for the 10th anniversary.  In it, it details a make over and FACELIFT for the apple stores.  Calling it Apple store 2.0, with the use of larger video screens, and IPad providing Descriptions and Pricing.

BBC News - Android handsets 'leak' personal data

Android phone owners are being urged to update their handset to avoid problems

Apple iPhone, iPad sales slow as iPhone 5 hits Q3 - Computerworld Blogs


In Optogenetics, Buttons for Neural Switchboards - NYTimes.com

Deisseroth Laboratory
STANFORD Optogenetics, tested in rodents, can control electrical activity in a few carefully selected neurons, and may hold new insights into our disorders.

USAF Surveillance Airship On Track for 2012


Thursday, May 12, 2011

PREVENTING SPAM scam on Facebook does exactly the opposite | Naked Security

A rash of SPAM on Facebook. this morning. The following article on Sopho's outlines what's happening and the steps that Facebook has taken to combat it. The latest SPAM scam, uses an exploit of the SHARE function on Facebook and shares an infected APP that exploits your friends walls.

This is the latest in a LONG growing list of Security issues at Facebook.

PREVENTING SPAM scam on Facebook does exactly the opposite | Naked Security

Source: Sophos

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

App prevents insurance headache after disaster strikes

Looks like a GREAT APP, for those of us located in Tornado Prone area's. Easy way to LOG your serial numbers and photo's of your valuables for Insurance adjustments.
App prevents insurance headache after disaster strikes

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Microsoft Buy Skype

Breaking news this morning in the tech sector.  Microsoft has agreed to purchase VOIP provider Skype for 8.5 billion, including some debit.  A formal announcement if forth coming in the next few hours.  The Wall Street journal reported in a online story Monday night that the deal was possibly going to occur.

Last week it looked like Skype and Facebook would possibly be partnering.

Under the deal, it places Skype CEO Tony Bates at the helm, in a new business unit within Microsoft.  He will be reporting directly to Microsoft Boss Steve Balmer.

Skype is a Luxembourg based Voice over Internet Provider that was started in 2003 by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, both of Kazza fame.

More updates on this story will come later in the morning so check back frequently on this one.

Update: 05/10/2011
Full details on the Aquisition of Skype in a Press Release from Microsoft added.  Blamer indicated that Skype technology will be integrated in Xbox, Outlook as well as phones.

Source: CNN Money, SeattleTimes, Microsoft