BlackBerry – security risk

February 1, 2010 by The Sojourner · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Privacy, Technology 

Source: CNET

We’ve heard a lot about security issues with the iPhone, but the BlackBerry isn’t immune to threats from malicious apps. Tyler Shields, a senior researcher at the Veracode Research Lab, has written a piece of spyware that allowed me to shoot an SMS command to his phone and have his contact list forwarded to my e-mail address in a demonstration. With another short text command, I was able to get his BlackBerry to e-mail me any SMS messages he sends. Read more

Wave and Tidal Energy Technology

October 11, 2009 by The Sojourner · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Technology 

Source: NBC News

2010 Tesla Roadster

October 11, 2009 by The Sojourner · Leave a Comment
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Source:  http://www.teslamotors.com/

Performance Specifications:
Style 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive sports car

Drivetrain Single speed fixed gear with electrically actuated parking lock mechanism and mechanical lubrication pump

Motor 375 volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor with variable frequency drive. Output 248 peak horsepower (185kW) and 276 ft/lbs (375 nm) of torque. Redline 14,000 rpm.

Chassis Resin-bonded and riveted extruded aluminum monoquoque. Four-wheel independent suspension featuring upper and lower unequal length wishbones and co-axial coil spring telescopic dampers.

Brakes Hydraulically operated. Tandem master cylinder with vacuum servo and anti-lock braking system. Read more

Air Powered Cars

October 11, 2009 by The Sojourner · Leave a Comment
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Source: You Tube

ZENN: Canadian Electric Car

October 11, 2009 by The Sojourner · Leave a Comment
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