America’s National Security Agency “isn’t really sure when or even if quantum computers will be able to crack public key cryptography,” writes TechRadar. They report that the NSA “has expressed its reservations about the potential of quantum computing” in a new FAQ titled Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography. “NSA does not know when or even…

Despite Linux reaching its 30th anniversary, “most outside the tech industry will be unaware that Linux has reached such a milestone,” writes ZDNet, “even though the project has had a huge impact on everything from smartphones to cloud computing.” They add that Linus Torvalds “poked fun at that lack of recognition in his usual Sunday…

We’ve always been delighted with the thoughtful and detailed write-ups that accompany each of [Tommy]’s synth products, and the background of his newest instrument, the Scout, is no exception. The Scout is specifically designed to be beginner-friendly, hackable, and uses 3D printed parts and components as much as possible. But there is much more to…

Long-time Slashdot reader Nkwe shares an article about AT&T’s “Flying COW” drones — their Cell (tower) On Wings drone technology that’s helped restore cellphone service after Hurricane Ida and other natural disasters. “The device is a cell site situated on a drone engineered to beam wireless LTE coverage across an area of up to 40…

Try a couple of crime dramas this week on Amazon Prime Video. …read more Source:: CNet

Worth, starring Michael Keaton, is streaming now. …read more Source:: CNet

“Rather than bouncing back, places hit repeatedly by hurricanes, floods and wildfires are unraveling,” reports the New York Times. “Residents and employers leave, the tax base shrinks and it becomes even harder to fund basic services.” That downward spiral now threatens low-income communities in the path this week of Hurricane Ida and those hit by…

The news comes as social networks grapple with racist content and critics attack automated systems over bias. …read more Source:: CNet

America’s consumer-protection agency has apparently launched a “preliminary investigation” into how often McDonalds franchise owners are allowed to repair their own McFlurry-making equipment, reports CBS Moneywatch (citing an article Tuesday in the Wall Street Journal). The machine’s manufacturer insists that the product’s warranty is void if purchasers attempt to fix machines on their own, according…

One of the major challenges of animatronics is creating natural looking motion. You can build something with an actuator for every possible degree of freedom, but it will still be disappointing if you are unable to control it to smoothly play the part. [Mr. Volt] has developed a passion for animatronic projects, but found programming…