Tesla Model S gets torched by a McLaren 650S in a drag race… and it’s not even close

Posted on July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 by Authcom

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When it comes to raw acceleration relative to price, you’d be hard pressed to come up with a car as impressive as the Tesla Model S P85D. With a push of a button, Tesla’s upper-tier model can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds flat. Fittingly, Tesla calls this mode Insane Mode.

But as any physics student could tell you, acceleration and speed aren’t the same thing. So while the performance edition of the Model S is an absolute beast getting off the line, that doesn’t necessarily translate into being the most impressive car on the track, speed wise.

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Windows 10 is already on 14 million PCs, and the rush to upgrade is far from over

Posted on July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 by Authcom

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Windows 10 is probably the most exciting Windows update we’ve seen in years. A massive number of Windows 7 and Windows 8 users have already upgraded to Windows 10, and the upgrade wave is far from over.

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WSJ: How Google wants to fix its broken Glass

Posted on July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 by Authcom

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Google has admitted its beta Glass launch was a mistake, but that doesn’t mean the company is giving up on the project. Google has stopped selling Explorer versions earlier this year, putting former Apple iPod creator and Nest founder Tony Fadell in charge of the project. A redesigned version of Glass already exists, and it looks like certain customers will be able to use.

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Hackers can now crack Wi-Fi enabled ‘smart’ sniper rifles

Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by Authcom

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If a device is connected to a wireless network, chances are some talented hackers will find a way to take advantage of its software flaws to make it do what they want, whether we’re talking about smartphones, computers, routers, and even rifles. Yes, there’s a smart Internet-connected rifle out there that can turn anyone into a perfect shot — but some hackers found out how to disable it and even change its target.

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As Windows 10 rolls out, take a step back in time through the evolution of Windows

Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by Authcom

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After years of anticipation, Windows 10 has finally arrived. Although Microsoft will undoubtedly be spending the next several weeks ironing out the kinks of its new operating system, the reaction from users and critics alike has been largely positive, proving that Windows 10 is a huge step up over the ill-fated Windows 8.

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Watch these stunning YouTube 360 virtual reality videos right now

Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by Authcom

$%name Watch these stunning YouTube 360 virtual reality videos right now by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley$

YouTube 360 videos are the closest thing to virtual reality that you can experience on your computer right now that don’t require any sort of special eye hardware. All you need is an Internet connection and the Chrome browser installed to be able to run YouTube 360 videos on your device.

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Which state would win if America declared war on itself? A former Marine has the answer

Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by Authcom

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Ever wondered which U.S. state would emerge as the winner if a war broke out between all the American states? What if there was no USA as we know it today, and each state battled its neighbors in hopes of conquering them and securing more resources? It’s not a movie — at least not yet — but one former Marine has imagined the frightening scenario in great detail.

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Every free PS4, PS3 and PS Vita game you can download in August

Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by Authcom

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Despite the fact that we’ve seen a few big releases over the past couple of months, the summer video game lull is still in full effect. We still have over a month until September arrives and the schedule begins to pick up, but in the meantime, there are plenty of free games to download on the PS4, PS3 and PS Vita.

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Hacker claims he can use GM’s OnStar app to remotely open and start your car

Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by Authcom

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Connected cars are awesome but they also present big opportunities for hackers to cause significant, and potentially deadly, mischief. Reuters reports that white-hat hacker Samy Kamkar says he’s figured out a way to hack into GM’s OnStar mobile app and then use it to remotely open and start GM cars.

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Canon’s insane new video camera can record HD color video in the dark

Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by Authcom

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Canon earlier today unveiled a jaw-dropping new multi-purpose camera with a maximum ISO of over 4,000,000. In layman’s terms, this bad boy can effectively see in the dark.

Dubbed the ME20F-SH, Canon’s latest creation can record full color HD video in extremely dark conditions. How dark? Well Canon’s press release notes that it can capture video “with a minimum subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux. “To put that in perspective, Petapixel writes, “a full moon on a clear night is about 0.27 to 1.0 lux, and 0.0001 lux is a moonless, overcast night. The camera can capture high-quality images of things the human eye cannot see.”

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