January 15, 2012

Hacked VNC Server for Jailbroken AppleTV 2G (Exposed)
appletvhacks

According to 9to5Mac, Jailbroken AppleTV 2G owners can now enable a VNC server on their black boxes with a new Brandon Holland’s VNC server hack. This will allow you to control the device remotely using apps like Screens running on your PC or Mac. “Finished a quick and dirty VNC server plugin for the 2G that I call “Exposedâ€Â. It’s method for getting screen data isn’t great and lacks some

Voice Controlled Hex Bugs
Complex Hacks

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  Check out this interesting project which uses some remote controlled Hex Bugs. By adding a computer, an IR Toy from our friend Ian and an Arduino Jim Choate has created a way to add voice control to these cool little bug toys. The voice commands are deciphered by custom software running on the computer which was written in C#. If you are interested in having a look at the

Name the Thing Contest – 196
Contests

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    The prize this week is a jet lighter, just what you need when you are starting that campfire with damp wood. This contest will run for the rest of the year (January 15 – 20, 2012). Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item above and what it can be used for. Please do not give the answer in the comments. Send an