At the recent DefCon conference in Las Vegas, researchers opened many of the top commercially available gun safes with simple tools like a straw or a paper clip, and in one case, just by shaking it a bit. The investigation began after the researchers, Toby Bluzmanis, Marc Tobi ...more
The late, great writer Laurie Colwin once wrote that if she were allowed to have only one fruit in her kitchen, she would always choose lemons (or limes, since they can often be used interchangeably). Any dedicated home cook would agree wholeheartedly. Lemons add dimension t ...more
So you've added Google insiders, celebrities, and authors to your circles, but you want to know who you can reach out to for help when it comes to Google overall. Luckily for you, there seems to be a Community Manager for almost every Google product. If you've got an issue wit ...more
Courtesy of Toby and David of the mcspotlights channel. Video: . On another note, MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope everyone's doing great!
In recent years, augmented reality has increasingly helped to take art off museum walls and bring it (virtually) into people's homes and communities, offering new perspectives on classic pieces and modern creations alike. On Tuesday, Apple announced [AR]T, a new project desig ...more
Toby's seeking his adventurers further from home. A lot further. He's heading off to the landlocked Laos - a 13 hour journey from London via Bangkok. Watch this travel video to learn more about Laos.
The hardest part about going to Rio, Brazil is leaving it at the end of your trip. In this South American travel video, Toby Amies soaks it up in a Rio beach, before visiting a favela, tries out at Samba School and samples one of the local Brazilian delicacies - a caipirinha!