Category Archives: android

Google acquires Boston Dynamics, the robot builder behind Big Dog and Cheetah

Posted on December 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

I had to post this up as fast as I can. This is a very interesting buy for Google. I wonder what the long term goal google has for all the robot stuff they have been buying up. http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/14/google-bought-boston-dynamics-its-over-for-humans/?ncid=rss_truncated

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Even Cheaper outlet Control

Posted on December 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK this is even a cheaper solution to control 3 outlets.  It uses Home Depot’s RF outlet controller, and arduino with eithernet shield (OK thats not so cheap) and a cheap RF module. http://hackaday.com/2013/12/06/android-and-arduino-rf-outlet-selector/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29 http://www.33snowflakes.com/blog/arduino-wireless-outlet/

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App for arduino to control lights via bluetooth

Posted on December 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting, someone wrote an android app to controll lights via bluetooth to an arduino…sounds like a kickstarter project I sponsored could use this…. http://hackedgadgets.com/2013/11/16/androidarduino-lighting-controller/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29 http://www.plastibots.com/index.php/2013/11/12/glo-control-android-app-arduino-controller-2/

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Was Your Android Phone Lost or Stolen? This Is What You Can Do

Posted on November 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article goes over 3 different ways to find your phone after its been lost.  First one is basically using your google account and device manager.  Other two are apps.  I would go with google (free). http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/was-your-android-phone-lost-or-stolen-this-is-what-you-can-do/

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Brute Forcing an Android Phone

Posted on November 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice article from a gent whom wrote code to brut force his girlfriends phone when she forgot her password. http://hackaday.com/2013/11/10/brute-forcing-an-android-phone/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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OpenXC, open standard to talk to your car

Posted on October 11, 2013 by robertwilkie

By talk, I mean a developer API.  Interesting post about OpneXS (http://openxcplatform.com/) and using it with Android. http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/09/28/openxc-automotive-api-for-android/

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Remote Lock Comes to Android

Posted on September 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

All I can say is ABOUT TIME!  Now I can dump that stupid app with ads that does it.  To see if it works for you, go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager, log into your google account, and have fun. http://gizmodo.com/remote-lock-comes-to-android-1377123700

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How to Get a Tethered Android Connection.

Posted on September 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good article on two alternatives to getting tethered access with your phone to a laptop.  First one is a commercial based solution that you can get a free sample, or pay for the full version.  You do not need to … Continue reading →

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RC Android Bluetooth Sumobot [Ultimate DIY!]

Posted on September 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building a sumo battle bot and how to do it on the cheap.  The author also points out some other areas for saving money too. http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-Bluetooth-Sumobot-Ultimate-DIY-/

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Contactive Identifies Unknown Callers, Adds Social Info to Contacts

Posted on September 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

This sounds like an interesting app (trying it out now.  I’ll have more feedback on it later.  My 2 cents is to find out whom some of the unknown numbers are, and/or figure out if something is a spammer or … Continue reading →

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