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Cyber security expert: Internet of things is 'scary as hell'

2014-03-26 13:07:02| InfoWorld: Top News

The terms "Internet of things" (IoT) and "connected home" are two of the trendiest buzzwords in the technology world today. And while both clearly offer very real potential, they also introduce their own share of risk, particularly if they're not approached with caution, according to Jerry Irvine, an owner and CIO of IT outsourcing services firm, Prescient Solutions.

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Google tries (and fails) to convince us that Glass isnt scary

2014-03-24 14:48:51| Extremetech

Faced with a lot of recent backlash for its wearable Glass headset, Google has published a list of dos and don'ts for its early Glass Explorers -- aka, How To Not Be A Glasshole -- and also set about debunking the top 10 Google Glass myths. Both lists highlight one of the biggest issues facing technology at the moment: A growing resistance from the non-technologist public, who are rightfully a bit scared about how hyper-advanced, almost magical technology will impact their society.

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UN Scientists to Report Scary Consequences Climate Change

2014-03-23 18:52:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

HNGN: Scientists for the United Nations will soon release a report that predicts floods, drought, economic problems and war. These are just some of the scary consequences if carbon emissions remain in its all-time high. According to a report by the AFP, a draft of the UN report is part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s summary that will create policies and forums on climate change in the future. Scientists and government representatives will unveil the 29-page report on March...

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