Collaborate Disseminate
Many of us regularly move from one computer to another for work, play, and hacking; every now and then finding yourself wishing you could copy something on one machine and paste on another without additional steps in between. [Ayan Pahwa] was well acquainted with this frustration, so he created AnywhereDoor, …read more
Continue reading Share Your Clipboard Across Machines Using MQTT
Like bubble wrap or the corkscrew, plenty of everyday objects have lost almost all ties to their original purpose. It could be that the original product had no market but was able to find one in an unexpected place, or simply that the original use case disappeared. We think that …read more
Continue reading Simple MP3 Player Hides Home Automation Brilliance
The mechanical lock is perhaps the most fundamental, tangible, and familiar layer of security in our daily lives. People lock their doors with the expectation that these locks will keep the bad people out, but there’s a common adage in the securi… Continue reading Tripwire Research: IoT Smart Lock Vulnerability Spotlights Bigger Issues
What’s the coolest thing you could build for a Harry Potter fan, aside from a working magic wand or Quidditch broomstick? We would have to say a Weasley clock that shows the whereabouts of everyone in the family is pretty high on the list, especially if that fan is a …read more
Continue reading Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Check the Weasley Clock
Taking a paper list to the grocery store seems like a good idea, at least until you get there and try to use it. Did you remember to bring a pen? Great. How about a clipboard so you don’t punch through the paper when crossing something off? Apps are easier …read more
Continue reading Tiny Barcode Scanner Beeps Your Shopping List Together
Related to a question I posted here, but thought it would also make sense to ask it here, but in this case, focusing on the client certificate and key storage.
Basically, I’m developing a web application that will display a dashboard with… Continue reading client certificate and key storage on client’s machine
A popular baby monitor has been found riddled with vulnerabilities that give attackers full access to personal information and sensitive video footage. Continue reading RSAC 2020: Another Smart Baby Monitor Vulnerable to Remote Hackers
Tasmota is an alternative firmware for ESP boards that provides a wealth of handy features, and [Mat] has written up a guide to flashing with far greater ease by using Tasmotizer. Among other things, it makes it simple to return your ESP-based devices, like various Sonoff offerings, to factory settings, …read more
Continue reading Flashing Sonoff Devices With Tasmota Gets Easier
Today, nearly every modern consumer device wants to connect to the Internet for some reason. From your garage door opener to each individual smart bulb, the Internet of Things has arrived in full force. But the same can’t be said for most of our beloved conference badges. Wanting to explore …read more
These days, it’s hard to keep track of all the companies that are trying to break into the home automation market. Whether they’re rebrands of somebody else’s product or completely new creations, it seems like every company has at least a few “smart” gadgets for you to choose from. We …read more
Continue reading Reverse Engineering Yokis Home Automation Devices