Archive for November 1st, 2009
NSA to store yottabytes of surveillance data in Utah megarepository (update: not so much)
1, Nov 2009There’s an interesting article in the current New York Review of books (predictably, a book review) detailing the history of the National Security Agency, that shadowy power-behind-the-power to which we surrender much of our privacy. That in itself is interesting, but I found the introduction a bit shocking: the NSA is constructing a datacenter in [...]
- In: Tek Oh!
- Tags: Editorial, government, Headline, Security
CrunchGear Week in Review: Monster Mash Edition
1, Nov 2009
Here are some stories you might have missed this week on CrunchGear.
All about the Motorola Droid
Helmet radar: coming to a supersoldier near you
Spooky Tesla Radio in a jar
- In: Tek Oh!
- Tags: daily crunch, hot
Texting and driving now banned in New York State
1, Nov 2009Residents of New York State, beware: texting and driving is now 100 percent banned. No, it’s not the first state to enact such a ban—far from it, actually—but sometimes things don’t register till they happen in your backyard. The law goes into effect today, and infractions carry a maximum fine of $150.
Sunday CrunchWord Puzzle!
1, Nov 2009It’s back! Here’s the latest CrunchGear-themed crossword puzzle. You can find the answers to the clues spread throughout this week’s posts. Enjoy!
CrunchWord Puzzle for Sunday, November 1st
- In: Tek Oh!
- Tags: crunchword, Headline