Columbia University professor Salvatore Stolfo warns of a potential security issue with HP printers (and quite possibly other brands as well). Stolfo, while doing research with his Ph.D student Ang Cui, discovered most HP laser printers allow unsigned remote firmware updates, meaning anyone can upgrade the printer’s internal software without it verifying the update comes […]
I’m an idiot. And I know I’m an idiot because I’m on Facebook, and I’m supremely confident that my data is safe. That confidence is purely based on having dodged every other major data bullet that’s come our way. But the fact I have to face is that Facebook makes money by having access to […]
On Friday, November 18, Universal Music Group filed a lawsuit against online music streaming website Grooveshark, suing the site for $17 billion worth of copyright infringement and damages. Grooveshark has had several skirmishes with copyright infringement and lawsuit since the site was founded in 2007, but none that equal the lawsuit filed by Universal. Grooveshark […]
Using a fingerprint scanner for your computer feels like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the premise behind it is fairly straightforward. To keep you from having to remember an endless series of unique, strong passwords, you can store all your login information locked away and accessible only through your fingerprint. Nothing to remember, […]
If you already have the basics covered (TV, computer, etc), then any money you spend on Black Friday is probably going to go towards entertainment. And right now, there’s no better entertainment value than Skyrim. The amount of content you get in Skyrim is estimated between 300 and 500 hours. All for $60 bucks on […]
Earlier today, Techcitement published part one of what some of our staff is thankful for. More of the staff has their say on what tech items and ideas make them particularly happy in this second installment. Paul Hurwitz: Dropbox and LogMeIn I’m grateful for LogMeIn and LogMeInRescue for allowing me to do the same amount […]
On November 23, Martin Scorsese’s most recent film, Hugo, opened to much critical acclaim. Hugo and Scorsese have already garnered rave reviews from critics at Time, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and others, with many noting the film’s magical feel, stunning visuals, and Scorsese’s masterful use of stereoscopic imaging, or 3D. […]
We here at Techcitement are thankful for a lot of things like friends, family, jobs, and pie. Oh, so much pie. What we’re most obviously thankful for is how technology has affected our lives. Here is the first part of a two-part series on what the staff of Techcitement is thankful for. Matt Algren: WordPress […]
As tech goes, Groupon is a company that could only have started with the internet, but it’s rarely thought of as more than a shopping portal. Groupons have ranged from custom-made clothing to sex toys, so as Thanksgiving approaches, it seems prudent to check out what other basics Groupon suggests you buy for your loved […]
For those following the drama with AT&T’s desired merger/acquisition of T-Mobile, get ready for a new twist. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski recommends to the other four FCC commissioners that the agency refer the case to an administrative law judge. This is fancy speak for “wants this deal killed” — and when the head of the […]
