Extinction Rebellion environmental terrorists plan to shut down Heathrow Airport by attacking it with quadcopters
The terror operation, per documents, is intended to start September 13th.
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Apple disables battery percent remaining if you replace battery outside of Apple’s authorized service centers
Contrary to urban myth, Apple has a long and substantial history of treating its own customers like crap.
A call for a code of tech ethics?
Some are calling for a “code of tech ethics”, particularly regarding social media and privacy issues. Where this is logically headed is to Professional Engineer licensing for at least some software engineers who would sign off on projects.
Garmin Express updater stalling out?
If your Garmin Express updater software stops downloading, there may be a simple fix.
“Algorithms have gotten out of control. It’s time to regulate them.”
Columnist proposes the establishment of a new government agency known as an “Algorithm Czar” to regulate all algorithms used in computing. The author is unaware that Courts have ruled algorithms are speech that is protected by the First Amendment in the U.S.
Automated espresso kiosks coming to SFO Airport
Vending machines are so 20th century. Robotic food kiosks, in this case, latte making espresso stands, are coming to San Francisco International Airport.
Canada issues new, restrictive #drone regulations. Visitors to Canada to be banned from flying model aircraft in Canada. #quadcopters #drones
The new rules, to take effect in June, erect high barriers and costs to model aircraft hobbyists while doing little to improve safety. The effect is, as I suspected we would see, a de facto ban on model aircraft by setting up such large entry barriers and costs as to drive many from the field.
Off topic: New brain scan technique finds evidence of brain changes long after concussion/TBI/Brain injuries
Researchers develop method of spotting brain injuries using a combination of MRI technologies. Many brain injuries have been invisible. When doctors did not see physical evidence, they often neglected diagnosis and treatment of brain injuries. As someone who has experienced six traumatic brain injuries, this is a very interesting study! Finally, a way to detect recent and even long term history of brain injuries. Wonderful news!
