We’ve got a new set of challenges at the perfect time when most people are off of work and out of school at the end of the year. …read more Source:: CNet

Bottled water, which recently dethroned soda as America’s most popular beverage, is facing a crisis. From a report: A consumer backlash against disposable plastic plus new government mandates and bans in places such as zoos and department stores have the world’s biggest bottled-water makers scrambling to find alternatives. Evian this year pledged to make all…

Desktop 3D printing is an incredible technology to be sure, but it’s not a cure-all. If you’re interested in making something in large numbers, or if production speed is a concern, 3D printing probably isn’t what you’re looking for. But on the flip side, if you want to make a few highly specialized or customized…

The Shining hotel bear, the seal with an eel up its nose, a two-headed snake and a talking whale make the list. …read more Source:: CNet

More rumors surface about budget versions of Google’s flagship phones. …read more Source:: CNet

French tech company Sigfox has developed a bite-size tracker that can be inserted into the horns of rhinos to help conservationists monitor and protect the endangered species. From a report: With the dramatic decline of animal species in the past century mostly due to poaching and urban expansion, wildlife organizations have turned to technology to…

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Due to a shared Amazon S3 credential, all users of a certain model of the Guardzilla All-In-One Video Security System can view each other’s videos. …read more Source:: DarkReading

[GlytchTech] decided to implement his own Digital Data Link (DDL) for his drone experiments, and by using a Raspberry Pi Zero and some open-source software, he succeeded in creating a mostly self-contained system that delivers HD video and telemetry using an Android phone as a display. USB tethered Android phone used as a display and…

Ready to cash in some gift cards? …read more Source:: CNet