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Blogger Profile: Phil Tucker

A Toronto based software developer, musician and electronics enthusiast, Phil Tucker is constantly putting technology to work in new and ingenious ways. If he's not programming, playing music, modifying a new gadget or sailing the Great Lakes then there's really no telling what he's up to. You can follow Phil on Twitter (@unmaintained) or contact him at phil@sync.ca.

OL December 6, 2012
Facebookers have one week to vote to protect their right to vote Facebookers have one week to vote to protect their right to vote

A scant few days remain for Facebook users to vote on a new privacy-eroding policy.

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HG November 29, 2012
Smart chandelier creates a cloud inside when it’s cloudy outside Smart chandelier creates a cloud inside when it’s cloudy outside

This new Wi-Fi connected lamp tracks weather data and mimics the forecasted conditions.

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TT November 23, 2012
Clever hardware hacker uses Siri to control smart light bulbs Clever hardware hacker uses Siri to control smart light bulbs

One hardware hacker trained Apple’s Siri to politely adjust the lighting in his home on command.

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OL November 16, 2012
Is the internet making trust obsolete? Is the internet making trust obsolete?

Is the wealth of information available online eliminating the need for people to trust one another?

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OL November 12, 2012
JAM with Chrome turns your browser into a rock n’ roll jam space JAM with Chrome turns your browser into a rock n’ roll jam space

Google’s latest experimental web app lets you jam with real friends on virtual instruments.

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HG November 9, 2012
The Dragonfly puts all other flying toys to shame The Dragonfly puts all other flying toys to shame

A new robotic dragonfly from Georgia Tech can hover, dive, climb, and fly like a real insect.

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OL November 2, 2012
AMBER Alerts for missing children added to Google Searches and Maps AMBER Alerts for missing children added to Google Searches and Maps

Google joins the fight to bring missing children home safe and sound by adding AMBER Alerts to their searches and maps.

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TT October 25, 2012
Tell off your neighbours with a passive-aggressive Wi-Fi network name Tell off your neighbours with a passive-aggressive Wi-Fi network name

An increasing number of people are using their Wi-Fi network names to air their not-so-neighbourly grievances.

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HG October 19, 2012
Add sound effects to your Halloween Costume with Mega Stomp Panic Add sound effects to your Halloween Costume with Mega Stomp Panic

ThinkGeek’s latest audio gadget adds another dimension to Halloween costumes with personal, motion triggered sound effects.

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OL October 11, 2012
Google Chrome browser extension lets you see which sites are cashing in on your privacy Google Chrome browser extension lets you see which sites are cashing in on your privacy

This easy-to-use browser extension shows you how much money sites are making by invading your privacy and helps you stop them.

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