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Hacking the CES Scavenger Hunt for a Second Time

Hacking the CES Scavenger Hunt for a Second Time

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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By Sandeep Mistry

Sandeep Mistry

Sandeep Mistry is a professional software engineer, who enjoys tinkering with the Internet of Things and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices.

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The CES scavenger hunt is back and, just like last time, it’s possible to win the hunt without ever going to CES. However while you’re looking for the beacons, the beacons are looking back. There are over a thousand beacons scattered throughout the venue tracking how you move around the show.

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A Maker’s Misadventures in Airport Security

A Maker’s Misadventures in Airport Security

Forrest M. Mims III

By Forrest M. Mims III

Forrest M. Mims III

Forrest M. Mims III (forrestmims.org), an amateur scientist and Rolex Award winner, was named by Discover magazine as one of the “50 Best Brains in Science.” His books have sold more than 7 million copies.

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Airport security is already a hassle for most people. When you’re a scientist traveling with electronic components, it’s a nightmare.

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Long-Distance Jammer Is Taking Down Drones

Long-Distance Jammer Is Taking Down Drones

By Matt Terndrup

Matt Terndrup

I'm a virtual reality, wearables, and technology art journalist who focuses on emerging trends in the maker, hacker, and inventor cultures. I like to travel around from place to place researching what is being made.

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A large nonprofit research and development organization has developed a rifle, dubbed the DroneDefender, that attacks UAVs with radio waves.

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