Hardware Hacking with KeyMe iOS app

An app by https://www.keyme.net/ that will scan a key (picture) that you can then take to Kiosk https://www.keyme.net/kiosk or locksmith that will make a real key based on image on your smartphone.

Interesting, but I see a lot of security and/or hacking issues with this, though it has been possible to make keys from high res pictures for some time now.

Technology like this defeats key access control easily, pretty much forces non physical key (ie a key card) for any real security.

Though most common key cards have many security issues as well.

Root House Video (not full tour)

This is from Root's Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/sc2root?feature=watch

Still waiting for the full house tour, I know I am not the only one either ^_^

Minecraft Horse Ladders: Super Simple and Super Fast!

From the JL2579 people.


Really Neat!

Their:

• Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/user/JL2579/about
• Reddit:      http://www.reddit.com/r/JL2579/
• Twitch:      http://de.twitch.tv/jl2579/

Slick Nexus 4 Battery Case with removable battery

If you haven't heard of ZeroLemon before, they make extended batteries and such for phones.

They now have a battery case for Nexus 4 with a 2250 mAh battery that ~doubles runtime.

Additionally, the battery in the case can be swapped out, giving even more run time if you have another battery or two in a charger.

Full details at http://www.zerolemon.com/details.php/zerolemon-nexus-4-juicer-battery-case-2250mah-removable-battery-pack

Thanks to Android Police for heads up on this http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/08/05/zerolemon-takes-on-the-nexus-4-with-the-gigantic-juicer-case-40-for-a-swappable-2250mah-battery/

There is an Anandtech review of a 7500 mAh ZeroLemon extended battery for Samsung Galaxy S 4 http://www.anandtech.com/show/7163/zerolemon-7500-mah-samsung-galaxy-s-4-extended-battery-review

For the HTC One, there is a Mophie Juice pack with a 2500 mAh battery http://www.mophie.com/product-p/2370_jp-htc-one-blk.htm

HwangSin Streaming SC2

Stream:  http://www.twitch.tv/hwangsin

TwitchTV is having some issues today, at least for some people, wasn't sure if followers were all getting notifications.

Chat and stream are very slow loading for some people , like minutes.

One workaround that worked for me, was watching stream on TL http://www.teamliquid.net/video/streams/QuanticHwangSin

URTL Playoffs 3rd Place Match: FXO.NA vs Clarity Gaming

Going live now!

GSL All kill style match Bo7

Stream:  http://www.twitch.tv/urgaming

PSA: Blizzard says "WoW, SC2, & D3 on NA servers will be down for maintenance"

Sounds like Bnet is going down in NA today Thursday August 1, 2013 at 7:00 pm EST, see Tweets below:

"Maintenance is scheduled for tonight so #WoW #SC2 & #D3 will be unavailable during this time. Start time for the maintenance is 7pm AEST."
~https://twitter.com/Blizzard_ANZ/status/362800725161545728

"Yes KR or any other server outside of NA will be fine."
~ https://twitter.com/Blizzard_ANZ/status/362809784774299648

Edited to add:  "NA servers, and it looks like a 6 hour maintenance window"
~https://twitter.com/Blizzard_ANZ/status/362803226396999682

Updates are welcome in comments section, I will probably not be able to update Blog if anything changes till late Thursday night (US time).

GL HF

Hardware Hacking: GTX 570 eGPU on a 2013 11" Macbook Air

From Larry Gadea https://twitter.com/lg/status/362750011655733248

Approx $250 in hardware (not counting Graphics card) instructions at http://forum.techinferno.com/diy-e-gpu-projects/4271-2013-11-macbook-air-win7-sonnet-echo-expresscard-pe4l-internal-lcd-%24250.html#post59391

I really like this idea, been waiting for Thunderbolt to provide external graphics card solution, makes a lot of sense to me, specially if you can fit external hardware in a convenient to transport case.

For those still in school, it might be hard to see the point, but if you have to travel for work, or fit a LAN party in around work schedule, being able to plug external GPU into a laptop or x86 Tablet (something like a Surface Pro/Razer Edge Pro) could make a significant difference to your gaming time.

It certainly isn't for everyone though.

Drewbie Streaming

Stream:  http://www.twitch.tv/rootdrewbie/new

Drewbie Fighting ^_^

PC Perspective Podcast live

Stream:  http://www.pcper.com/live/

Main site http://www.pcper.com/

Good hardware show & site!