January 2013

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Servers in Space? The Future of Cloud Computing

Roger GrobleAlex Feldstein
Today, cloud computing is ubiquitous. Services like Dropbox, iCloud, Amazon Cloud Hosting, Google Drive, Mega, and Skydrive are all competing to hold your files for you and keep them safe. But your files aren't actually safe at all, they're still subject to the whims of the big tech companies, and pesky laws. Imagine: what if you could store your files in space, free of laws?
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The Texas Instruments eToaster XG500 Is The Worst Piece of Shit I've Ever Had The Displeasure of Reviewing

Texas Instruments
Well, I finally managed to get my hands on a review model of Texas Instrument's latest Smart App (App being short for "Appliance), the eToaster XG500 smarttoaster, which was introduced a few weeks ago at CES. Listen, I have been reviewing gadgets and gizmos for over nine years now, and I can say with some confidence that this is definitely the worst piece of shit I've ever reviewed.
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