Is there a DIY solution to fight spyware? These two computer scientists believe it.
Jim Cheetham and Paul Campell are New Zealand hardware and information security design experts who created the OneRNG device. This USB-powered tool scrambles a computer’s operating system’s random number generator after installation.
This way, the software helps create an unofficial password for computers, which is secure and private whenever users visit websites, securing the web from scrutiny and providing independent security that is believed to outdo vulnerable software or hardware supplied by a third party. The two recently raised more than four8,000 New Zealand dollars (approximately $35,000 U.S.) on Kickstarter, which is well above their target to raise 10,000 bucks (nearly $7250 U.S.).
Here are five more outside-the-box ideas that were supported this week:
The Hemingwrite operates in a new, old-fashioned manner by allowing its users to concentrate on one factor and one aspect: writing. It has a keyboard with raised keys that provide the satisfying squeak of a typewriter, a simple display that displays text input, and a battery that can last up to six weeks of battery life. The device is designed at least on word processors of the 80s and 90s. The Hemingwrite can save documents on cloud platforms such as Google Docs or Evernote con,nect to WiFi, and print via a web-based app like Postbox. It is also possible to save documents to the device itself, even if no internet connection is present, and users can navigate three documents simultaneously using the physical knob.
I hear grunts. It has a hipster name. Then, is a second device required to perform something that simple? However, reviews from various magazines like The Verge and Engadget, which declared it a semi-finalist in its 2013 Insert Coin competition, have been primarily positive, with praise for its user-friendly layout. Its drawbacks include the inability to copy and paste information or switch between documents of the same type.
Engineers from the mechanical department, Adam Leeb and software developer Patrick Paul, developed the product to ward off the temptations of social media, emails, and other means of putting off work. It is highly mobile and has a handle and robust aluminum housing. You can take it to the local coffee shop, where the barista is the only person to talk to.
Specific studies have shown that playing video games and their “sit time” is involved in obesity, particularly for children. TreadGaming seeks to avoid this unwanted negative side effect by incorporating physical activity into the otherwise stationary game.
Exercisers who are reluctant and gamers pay attention. Created by a Swedish software developer, The TreadGaming tool can be connected to any game controller through USB. The users connect their gaming consoles with the TreadGaming device and then set it on the treadmill’s surface to “calibrate” it. After this and their real-life movements start, they start controlling the progression of their virtual avatar like Wii. However, it could also provide a more intense workout. It is compatible with all kinds of video games. However, the creator claims that the most immersive and enjoyable experience is with first-person games, where the user can feel the movements that propel their character ahead.
Are you looking to impress the person you love this Valentine’s Day? Then, one of the most romantic methods to impress them may not be a note from you but instead the celebrity crush. Say Chris Evans or Fergie? GiveStars produces cards featuring one of the singers from the sender’s favorite celebrity of choice, personalized with the recipient’s name and the occasion in the center. “Send someone you love someone they love,” is the video’s star-studded pitch prompt. It’s fitting that the Los Angeles-based team comprises actors and entrepreneurs with experience in show business.
More than 20 stars, including Jason Momoa of Game of Thrones, Olivia Munn of The Newsroom, and Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad, have already committed to providing their distinctive vocals. All proceeds from the cards will go directly to the charity of the celebrity of their choice. The initial batch of cards is scheduled to be released between February and March.
The iCamPRO FHD home security camera and robot, utilizes numerous motion sensors and the newest algorithm for tracking, 360-degree view capabilities, and two-way audio to detect and track criminals. “Our algorithms teach the camera to always keep the object in the middle of the viewing area,” the creator explains on Kickstarter. The camera– recipient of 2015’s CES Best of Innovation out of more than 20,000 entries–is developed by Amarillo, a company based in Amsterdam focusing on the security of smart homes. Users can stream videos directly via the iCamPro and the associated smartphone app.
The Desolenator is a stunningly simple claim: “turn sunshine into water.” The Desolenator resembles a solar-powered panel mounted on wheels; the device harnesses the sun’s power to power a water desalination system that removes harmful substances.
As stated on the campaign’s website and page, it is estimated that the UN estimates that in 2030, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas. The Desolenator–launched from an incubator at Imperial College in London–was designed to combat this issue with a basic but effective system: the solar energy gathered from the panel goes on to power a boiler and pump embedded in the device that can purify up to 15 liters of clean water a day, including salt water.