embedded systems
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Bank of Ireland ATM Glitch Hands Out ‘Free’ Money
People queued up outside the Bank of Ireland on Tuesday after a glitch in the system appeared to allow customers to withdraw money without affecting their balance. The bank, which is one of the largest in Ireland, acknowledged the glitch on Wednesday, saying the issue had been resolved, but only after customers had rushed to…
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Why You Should Do a Factory Reset on All Your Older Tech
Think about the tech in your life. Your phone, full of messages and photos; your computer, a perfectly balanced chaos of work and entertainment; your game console, with half-played games maxing out the internal storage. Your tech is well-used, and that’s a good thing. Now, delete it. Nuke your hard drives. Reset all of your…
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10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your GoPro
If you’re looking for a compact filming device that you can take just about anywhere, GoPro action cameras are still a go-to — they’re a lot easier to mount to a helmet or a surfboard than a smartphone, after all. Whether you’re just getting started with your GoPro or you’ve used it extensively, these tips…
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These Tiny Chips Give Your DIY Projects Worldwide Cellular Connectivity
Particle is a component company for hobbyists and IT specialists that makes network-connected parts for DIY projects. For years they made mostly wifi devices, allowing users to connect things like robots and 3D printers to the internet. Now, they’ve announced a new system that offers global cellular connectivity for the price of the hardware.