Yesterday, Slashdot reported a privilege escalation vulnerability in OSX. Using AppleScript you can tell the ARDAgent to execute arbitrary shell script.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.06.19 at 15:18
David Clark H10-76 Headset USB Mod - Mod a Helicopter headset for use on your PC! This is by far the most comfortable headset I have ever used, and I have used a lot of them.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.06.19 at 14:00
You have seen the Staubli Robot under Wiimote control, now have a look at a Mitsubishi PA10 Robot Arm being operated in real time using a Nintendo Wiimote.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2008.06.19 at 12:20
This PC based on the Mini-ITX board fits inside a case similar to the Nintendo Wii's white angular body. The computer sports a AMD Geode Socket and integrated processors, Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom series) with 945 chipset, and lots more features.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.06.19 at 08:44
I've been watching with great interest the hacks folks have been coming up with for the basement-priced Eee PC laptops, as I've also watched the price dip below $300.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.06.18 at 14:59
This couch was built from hundreds of old mouse pads that were on their way to the garbage bin since newer optical mice don't need the pads for traction anymore.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.06.18 at 08:20
In August of 1951, BBC reporters travelled to the University of Manchester and captured what is now believed to be the earliest recording of computer generated music.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.06.18 at 06:54
If you have access to an industrial robot why not implement a Nintendo Wii Remote (Wiimote) to control it. The control it gives you would be more natural than the controls that the manufacturer gives you! Have a look at the other projects being worked on at the Robotics and Embedded Systems at the Technical University of Munich.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2008.06.18 at 06:41
The folks from bit-tech have done us a great service by tearing open the Eee PC 901. Under the keyboard is a large metal plate that acts as the processor's heat sink.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.06.17 at 20:48
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool
Flickr member ASL shares evidence of what must have been a very lengthy and memorable labor of love - this Apple II memory board assembled by hand.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.06.17 at 16:03