MBLOK Memory Cube — one memory for all devices

Credit: KickStarter/Gear Hungry

http://gearhungry.com/2014/05/mblok-memory-cube.html#!OJTcV

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/312927362/mblok-one-memory-for-all-devices-always-by-your-si / solid state storage devices speed durability dropped iPod hard drive flash memory storage manage files across devices MBLOK wood aluminum 256GB Flash memory operates wirelessly 300 hours charge stored files secure secured 128 bit encryption Bluetooth flip down flip-down USB port streaming music movies transferring documents speeds up to 24 Mbit/s megabits mega bits app battery life /

Photos of an NSA “upgrade” factory show Cisco router getting implant

Credit: Ars Technica

You may have read previously on these pages of malware installed in USA manufactured comms equipment by the NSA. More at Ars Techninca:

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/05/photos-of-an-nsa-upgrade-factory-show-cisco-router-getting-implant/ / document National Security Agency NSA files released Glenn Greenwald’s book No Place to Hide Tailored Access Operations TAO unit NSA employees intercept servers routers network gear in transit shipped organizations targeted for surveillance install covert implant firmware delivered deliver Trojan horse systems NSA manager most productive operations pre-position access points hard target networks document June 2010 internal newsletter article Access and Target Development department S3261 includes photos NSA employees opening the shipping box Cisco router install installing beacon firmware load station specifically for the task /

New thermoset plastic is easily reduced to its source chemicals & recycled

Credit: John Timmer/Ars Technica

http://arstechnica.com/science/2014/05/new-thermoset-plastic-is-easily-reduced-to-its-source-chemicals-recycled/ / polymers polymer mer break down robust styrofoam container dissolve completely solvent chloroform thermoplastic food delivery containers soft higher temperatures heat melt properties plastics recyclable thermosetting thermosets durable solvents heat auto interior case electronic device robust recycle materials scientists thermoset polymer high temperatures solvent strong acid pH below 2 component molecules reused polymer recycle recycled /