2020-07-30 23:25
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yberspace is our interconnected IT. It is the place where all our technologies come together into one.
Things Cyber is here to succinctly give you insights into the entirety of cyberspace, with a focus on operating your IT in a safe and secure manner.
We believe computer security should be easy on users and do our best to share insights into the world of security in ways directly relevant to our readers. Dive into cybersecurity in the Things Cyber Protect Yourself section.
We also believe entertainment is critically important when it comes to successful optimization of IT. We see Sci-Fi of all forms as being helpful to expanding our thoughts about the future, and believe Sci-Fi fans are better prepared than most to conceptualize the best ways to configure and optimize today’s technologies, including Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Mobility, Big Data, Robotics, Internet of Things and even Cybersecurity Solutions. Track those and more in the Things Cyber Tech Landscape.
2020-07-28 12:11
Ethereum is a technology that leverages a way to confidently know what transactions were conducted (a distributed ledger protected from tampering). In this way it is similar to Bitcoin, but… Read More
2020-07-28 02:54
Not everyone needs to use the incredible powerful tools known as Tor and Tails. But everyone should understand what they are and what they can do.
Tor is a well established infrastructure… Read More
2020-07-28 02:37
MetaMask is a well thought out crypto wallet you can access from your web browser. It is easy to install and operate.
Here are some tips that can accelerate your use of the browser… Read More
2020-07-26 22:22
This is an amazing game. You can tell immediately from the trailer:
Works on Playstation and Xbox and PC
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night CityBecome… Read More
2020-07-26 22:10
It should have been an easy job, money for information, but the fixer’s room temp and Gregor Skotta’s on the run with a battle synth and bounty hunters on his trail, corpses pili… Read More
2020-07-26 22:05
“Star Wars Meets Blade Runner In An Awesome Adventure!” -Amazon Review (5 Stars)
Moss’ life is going nowhere until a mysterious woman knocks on his door and leaves h… Read More
2020-04-26 19:42
We found a fantastic channel on YouTube that has helped us get our head around several tech issues, especially WiFi 6.
Find and follow at https://www.youtube.com/theunlockr
WiFi 6 (80… Read More
2020-04-26 19:36
We enjoyed this video which is expertly narrated based on a visit to the Consumer Electronics Show. It includes solutions for security, entertainment, lighting, Air Conditioning and smart h… Read More
2020-04-19 17:35
DHS has been doing a very good job of working with experts in industry to capture best practices for a wide range of cybersecurity issues. They provide insights via their website at: https:/… Read More
2020-04-19 01:51
We enjoyed this fast overview including ways to better:
This fast, action-oriented video provides some great tips to make sure you will be making the most of your Amazon Alexa powered d… Read More
2020-04-19 01:36
The age of Internet of Things is upon us, and the result is embedded technology you can use in just about every room of the house.
You can use things cyber to turn your house into a smar… Read More
2020-04-19 00:20
Effective cyber security practices are important both at work and at home. This NEW module describes the steps that can be used at home to protect personal devices, Wi-Fi networks, and onl… Read More
2020-04-19 00:09
Mentions a few great products, including:
Wifi Smart Outlet: https://amzn.to/2KlRn09
Surefire Sidekick 300 lumen flashlight: https://amzn.to/2XzT6EL
Arlo Pro 2 Home security camera… Read More
2020-03-02 18:18
In the modern world everyone is connected. And with governments and businesses posting more and more info about us all online there is some info available on everyone. Bad guys use this info… Read More
2020-03-02 17:59
Ransomware is a type of malicious code that is designed to lock up your computer and encrypt your data till you pay some bad guy. Typically ransomware spreads through emails or by visiting a… Read More
2020-03-01 14:07
DNS Security is something few of us ever discuss, and with good reason.
The Internet’s Domain Name Service (DNS) works like magic, helping your computers communicate with all of cybers… Read More
2020-02-29 21:45
Hak5 provides a suite of products to the pen testing and red teaming world. They are most famously known for their WiFi Pineapple, a device that makes it easy to evaluate the security protoc… Read More
2020-02-29 21:42
One of the benefits of putting a spy camera in a USB charger is that it will always have all the power it needs. And you can use it like a USB charger too!
Use cases for this device incl… Read More
2020-02-29 21:38
With a little bit of skill and the authorization of your target you can use this tiny device to accelerate your evaluation of any network. Just jack into a network and instantly run advanced… Read More
2020-02-29 03:48
Protecting Your Home from cyber threats is a constant challenge. There are some pretty significant threats to your private information. Hackers, spies, thieves and even rough AI enabled soft… Read More
2020-02-28 03:42
There is a great deal of humor out there over passwords. A favorite clip is one of Ellen DeGeneres reviewing a real password manager that is just nuts. Then there is one of Jimmy Kimme… Read More
2019-12-22 20:27
Galaxy’s Edge is an incredible series of books. The Galaxy is a Dumpster FireA hot, stinking, dumpster fire. And most days I don’t know if the legionnaires are putting out the fl… Read More
2019-12-22 20:12
A.G. Riddle is one of the greatest of the new generation of science fiction writers. His books bring a good mix of reality and science and drama and some very well reasoned but imaginative p… Read More
2019-12-22 17:24
This Anti-Spy Wireless RF Signal Detector will give you peace of mind
The whole point of this device is to give you ways to find hidden spy cameras and other spy devices. It does… Read More
2019-11-24 18:57
The HBO Westworld reboot has had some mind-expanding SciFi situations and some interesting story lines. It has also been overloaded with too much violence, sex and situations where there are… Read More
2019-11-24 18:27
This series is really well done. A great mix of real science, projections of what will be capable in the very near future, and great stories.
Described as: The disappearance of rich-girl… Read More
2019-11-24 18:03
In This Video we’ll see most amazing and coolest ROBOTS. The family of robot animals from the German developer of robotics Festo is growing. The company presents many new robots… Read More
2019-11-24 17:59
If you knew the state of every thing in the world, and could reason on top of the data: What problems would you solve? To help you answer that question and extract the value from your conn… Read More
2019-11-24 17:47
AUTO BED LEVELING: Eliminate the hassles of bed leveling with screws and springs. The built-in inductive sensor can automatically level the print bed, saving you times and aggravation. let m… Read More
2019-11-24 17:40
CLINICAL ACCURACY AT HOME and ON-THE-GO: easily monitor your blood pressure in the comfort of your home, when traveling, or at work, trusted by healthcare professionals. Refer to the manual… Read More
2019-03-24 14:59
Buying smart home cameras from Amazon lets you take advantage of multiple features. there is the easy to use buying options, but also the large selection of cameras built to work with Amazon… Read More
2018-08-05 13:48
To secure your IT at home you need a well thought out defense. No single solution can do it all. One piece of a defense is your endpoint malware defense. Our highest recommendation for home… Read More
2018-08-05 00:31
Trend Micro does a great job stopping threats, but has been known to cause older systems to slow down due to heavy loads. The premium version comes with a special browser meant to help ensur… Read More
2018-08-05 00:04
To secure your IT at home you need a well thought out defense. No single solution can do it all. One piece of a defense is your endpoint malware defense. Our highest recommendation for home… Read More
2018-08-04 21:41
WiFi will always have inherent vulnerabilities. That is just a fact of modern life. But it doesn’t mean you give up! You can make it harder on the bad guys by taking many simple action… Read More
2018-08-04 19:37
The long awaited for Oculus Go brings standalone virtual reality to a lightweight form device you can wear and use anywhere.
Standalone means you use the Oculus Go with no wires attached!
Si… Read More
2018-08-04 13:07
No system is totally secure. This is especially true of Wi-Fi, where hackers have arsenals of tools they can use to attack and they can also do that from a distance. But we all have to have… Read More
2018-08-04 03:46
The US CERT provides expert technical advice that can help businesses and home users secure computers, networks and all things cyber.
US CERT advice on securing Internet of Things devices in… Read More
2018-08-04 03:10
The FBI, via the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov has information they want you to know about. The government is worried about the threats that bad guys are posing to… Read More
2018-06-18 03:06
The very interesting history of information warfare is well documented in Fred Kaplin’s Dark Territory. In it he describes a very interesting motivator for President Reagan and his mos… Read More
2018-04-25 05:25
Westworld season one was a great mix of science fiction and drama and action and it was done in a way that should help people think through many tech ethics questions, like how do we want to… Read More
2018-04-25 05:12
Fing is a nice app that runs on your smartphone or tablet that will show you who else is on your network. It puts a nice interface on capabilities like Ping, Traceroute and many others and p… Read More
2018-04-25 05:03
Re-Engineering Humanity: How Technology Threatens The Future Of Society by Brett Frischmann and Evan Selinger, provides focused thought into the creeping dangers of the ubiquitous technology… Read More
2018-02-22 02:02
The Cyber Threat, the bestselling book from pioneer of cyber threat intelligence Bob Gourley, has now been updated for 2018.
The book is written for anyone who owns or operates IT (which mea… Read More
2018-02-20 02:36
The first 7 episode season of the web series ExHumans is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
Set in the far future, the series follows Chrystal (Georgia Theodoulou) who is brought… Read More
2018-02-14 02:04
The tech world is great for those that love to learn. Things are changing fast so learning is critical. One of the great ways to learn is to track the words of the creators of tech. Two of t… Read More
2018-02-13 17:54
The evolution of Boston Dynamic’s robots continues at a brisk pace. The latest example to hit YouTube features a pair of their robot dogs that work together to assess a situation and t… Read More
2018-02-01 21:19
We can’t wait for Altered Carbon. Will be a great series with lots of interesting and thought provoking questions. Like, what will happen if people can avoid death? Get some insights… Read More
2018-01-14 20:01
On February 2nd 2018 Altered Carbon debuts on Netflix. This long awaited video adaptation of Richard K. Morgan’s Sci-Fi thriller is set in a somewhat dystopian world of haves and have… Read More
2017-12-28 22:10
Learning the way you think, including information on common cognitive biases, can help your brain to make better, more rapid assessments on new data. This is critically important in the age… Read More
2017-12-27 21:36
In all seriousness, Bitcoin and the approaches to a distributed ledger in the blockchain of Bitcoin and absolutely transformational. And the many millionaires who bitcoin has helped create d… Read More
2017-12-26 14:23
Truly functional cryptocurrencies are a new thing. If you are not a computer scientist or tech hobbyist you are operating at a disadvantage in understanding what is going on here. We provide… Read More
2017-12-19 17:07
Bitcoin details can get complex, but the basics are pretty much easy. Here is what you need to know about Bitcoin:
Bitcoin is the most famous cryptocurrency. It is certainly not the only one… Read More
2017-12-18 19:13
Not all science fiction is based in gloomy post-apocalyptic scorched nuclear wastelands, but some sure are. This one starts quick and has multiple points of conflict and crisis as a small gr… Read More
2017-12-17 16:41
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick is the book behind the great Sci-Fi movie Blade Runner. That’s true, this inspired both Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049. But… Read More
2017-12-15 13:37
Virtual Reality is becoming commoditized in a really good way. Prices of headsets and accessories are dropping, and content for the platforms is increasing in quality and quantity. The chall… Read More
2017-12-12 12:56
Frank Chen of a16z is one of the great visionaries and explainers of artificial intelligence, especially around the AI with potential for real business impact. This video on “Arti… Read More
2017-12-11 02:44
Camera drones are our favorite robots. Personal video camera drones are evolving just as we have all predicted they would. They are becoming more powerful, with longer range, with higher qua… Read More
2017-12-10 22:22
The first trailer for Ready Player One was released at the San Diego Comic-Con. Now the second has dropped.
The movie, based on the book Ready Player One by Ray Cline, has a lot to… Read More
2017-12-10 20:01
Strata Data Conference is the perfect place to visit to track the future of things cyber, especially things cyber that generate or use data. The event is a gathering of thousands of in… Read More
2017-12-08 15:55
Wouldn’t you like to know the future of all things cyber? Of all the ways humanity has found of predicting the future, only one really works. Closely track what those that are building… Read More
2017-12-07 11:37
Thinking of Amazon Alexa for business will bring voice enabled artificial intelligence and the power of the cloud to businesses large and small.
Amazon has launched a new effort to accelerat… Read More
2017-12-05 18:39
Altered Carbon is a 2002 cyberpunk Sci-Fi novel by Richard K.Morgan set some 500 years in the future. The future is one where many extrasolar planets have been settled by humans. In the nove… Read More
2017-12-05 01:36
The Sci-Fi Short “Dr. Easy” is entertaining. But like other Sci-Fi we enjoy highlighting here it is also thought provoking. Watching this is great for helping inspire thoughts ab… Read More
2017-12-03 13:27
All of us should prepare now for the jobs of the future. We are facing the biggest labor shift since the early 1900’s, all due to the core topic we examine here at Things Cyber, the ro… Read More
2017-12-02 20:44
Artificial Intelligence stock picks require research, this is such a high interest domain many other investors have probably already found and are following the stocks that may interest you… Read More
2017-12-02 16:44
The Ericsson Mobility Report is a solid source of important figures on the state of our connected world. They maintain updated lists of key statistics that can help contextualize the status… Read More
2017-12-01 20:45
Thermal imaging add-ons for your smartphone give you the power to see in the dark. You can use this super-power to look for drafts in your house, spot pipes and electronics behind walls, loo… Read More
2017-11-30 20:25
This retro keyboard is a gift you can give to yourself or the computer lover you are shopping for. It is a hip new keyboard with a retro look and feel. The Nanoxia Ncore Retro Keyboard is ma… Read More
2017-11-25 17:59
There are really only two reasons to buy an Alexa enabled device:
The cool-factor
To do useful things
The cool-factor comes from being an early adopter of a technology that is clearly from t… Read More
2017-11-25 15:51
Personal medical devices and applications are hot right now and all indications are they will grow in use. Part of the growth will be due to the growing universe of smartphones in the world… Read More
2017-11-24 16:24
A smart home hub is a hardware device that connects and manages all the modern, controllable devices and sensors in your home.
Why get a smart home hub? It makes your automation and orchestr… Read More
2017-11-22 16:07
By now we have all at least toyed around with virtual reality and the augmented reality in our mobile devices. But statistically, few have jumped into the full experience of virtual reality… Read More
2017-11-22 15:51
Can a gaming monitor change your life? Modernization and automation is driving the price of electronics way down. This is helping put technology in the hands of individuals that was once onl… Read More
2017-11-22 15:25
We consistently see the power of science fiction to inform our views today. The short Sci-Fi clip Slaughterbots is a very well done view of a possible near future of AI and Robotic enabled h… Read More
2017-11-03 01:22
This is entertainment. It is a story worth watching and enjoying on its own. It just so happens that the entertainment is thought provoking and deals with robots and artificial intelligence… Read More
2017-11-03 00:30
We could all make use of a steampunk USB cable extension cord, right? And everyone could also use a few more pentode radio tubes in our life, right?
Look around you, how many pentode radio t… Read More
2017-10-27 22:38
CB Insights just published an important overview of major errors by corporate leaders in responding to tech disruption. Their overview is enjoyable to read and may even make you smile, how c… Read More
2017-10-22 21:16
There are many ways to leverage the powers of cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things in your house right now. But perhaps the easiest and most powerful way is to… Read More
2017-10-20 16:31
There are many views into the Internet of Things. It is infinitely complex and impossible for any mere human to understand completely. On the other hand, many key aspects are coming into foc… Read More
2017-10-17 11:16
Nigel John Stanford is a fantastic technologist and musician from Wellington City New Zealand. His latest music video is a must see for anyone who tracks robotics or enjoys great music or bo… Read More
2017-10-16 00:31
Everyone everywhere has USB drives. And if you don’t have one you can drop by any store and pick one up and all of us do that so often we all end up with the same old bland things that… Read More
2017-10-15 13:18
Artificial Intelligence is one of the hottest topics in the globe right now. There is an incredible amount of information available on the topic. But how do you find actionable information t… Read More
2017-10-14 18:01
There is no lack of good info on IoT. The problem is too much info! What we all need is context!
We have sought out the best curators of context on IoT and provide a list below. Please look… Read More
2017-10-11 21:53
We previously highlighted the great work of the Jimmy Kimmel security team on password privacy (see “How to find out a person’s password“). This is really great and funny w… Read More
2017-10-09 14:55
If you enjoy watching and learning about cool new robots you are not alone. Millions watch robot videos on YouTube and now, thanks to Jimmy Fallon, they are taking over your TV as well. Fall… Read More
2017-10-09 14:00
Internet of Things vulnerabilities are already causing a security nightmare, and with the growing number of vulnerabilities in these devices we should all be planning on ways to mitigate the… Read More
2017-10-08 23:03
Philip K. Dick is one of the most prolific, and greatest, sci-fi authors. His writings have been far more than just entertaining, examining philosophical, social and political topics humanit… Read More
2017-10-08 21:26
SynTouch is a Los Angeles based company creating a sense of touch for machines. They develop robotic sensors and solutions that enable robots to turn this new sense of touch into human-like… Read More
2017-10-07 12:43
The technology enabled world we are creating is already incredibly wonderful. The future will be even better! Tracking the future of all things cyber is more than just fun, it can (and shoul… Read More
2017-10-07 01:11
There are three works (official short films) in the Blade Runner series you should check out before watching Blade Runner 2049, all three captured in this edit Read More
2017-10-05 21:02
This is a very good overview of the state of attack and defense in the modern world where every cyber thing is connected.
This report is short/succinct and easy to watch but makes several ve… Read More
2017-10-04 15:28
Like so many other deeply funny things this clip might actually make you think! It was produced way back in the early days of social media (2011) but is still so full of warnings for today… Read More
2017-10-03 14:30
Eric Schmidt is one of the great business leaders who have driven the creation engine at Google and Alphabet, and has long been an advocate of the smart use of computing to drive business va… Read More
2017-10-02 23:48
Cybersecurity technologies are solutions specifically designed to improve control over IT in ways that keep adversaries out or spot them quicker when they get in.
The most important thing to… Read More
2017-10-02 23:40
Today’s Internet connects people, governments, academia and business. The already emerging Internet of Things (IoT) goes far beyond that. Largely enabled by embedded computing devices… Read More
2017-10-02 23:28
Operating along a spectrum of human controlled to semi-autonomous to totally independent, robots are already operating in our world. They save lives in hospitals, are taking the place of hum… Read More
2017-10-02 23:23
For years now people and our sensors and our computers have been generating more information than we can analyze. Breakthrough methodologies and new scalable data approaches hold great promi… Read More
2017-10-02 23:01
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the discipline of thinking machines. You are using it today and might not realize it. AI powers your smartphone, tunes your social media and optimizes the eco… Read More
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