A Mobile Terminal For The End Of The World

If civilization goes sideways and you need to survive, what are the bare essentials that should go in your bunker? Food and fresh water, sure. Maybe something to barter with in case things go full on The Postman. That’s all sensible enough, but how’s that stuff going to help …read more

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Justin McAllister’s Simple, Post-Apocalypse-Friendly Antennas

Watch Justin McAllister’s presentation on simple antennas suitable for a zombie apocalypse and two things will happen: you’ll be reminded that everything antennas do is amazing, and their reputation for being a black magic art will fade dramatically. Justin really knows his stuff; there is no dangle-a-wire-and-hope-for-the-best in his examples. …read more

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Leica’s Rugged New Camera Can Take a Dip, a Spill, Whatever

Leica’s cameras have proven their excellence in war zones and on city streets. But you’d have to be batshit-insane to take one snorkeling. The post Leica’s Rugged New Camera Can Take a Dip, a Spill, Whatever appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Leica’s Rugged New Camera Can Take a Dip, a Spill, Whatever

Hopefully You’ll Never Need to Use Polycom’s High-Tech Prison Phone

The Polycom Videoprotect 500 is a video-phone built for correctional facilities, with tamper-proof screws and smashproof materials. The post Hopefully You’ll Never Need to Use Polycom’s High-Tech Prison Phone appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Hopefully You’ll Never Need to Use Polycom’s High-Tech Prison Phone