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Larry Magid on NPR’s Science Friday on Google Chromecast, Nexus 7 & Black Hat

August 2, 2013

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Hands-On Review Of New Google Chromecast

August 2, 2013

It took about 15 minutes from the time I unboxed the new Google $35 Chromecast till I was watching YouTube and Netflix on my home TV. Read the full review on Forbes.com

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Black Hat 2013: Hackers and Hecklers Gather in Las Vegas

August 2, 2013

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News The Black Hat security conference is sometimes viewed as a “hacker’s” convention, but most of the people in attendance are security professionals […]

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Researchers at Black Hat show how to hack an iPhone with rogue charger

August 1, 2013

Have you ever been tempted to use a public charging station for your phone? Chances are it’s OK, but three Georgia Tech security researchers at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas showed how easy […]

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