How to Check Your Android Device For Carrier IQ
by Thai on December 1, 2011
To check and see if you have Carrier IQ capturing personal data, download Any Cut or check out lifehacker.com’s how-to article. Go to New shortcut > Activity and look for an activity called “IQRD” or “IQAgent”. This type of horse shit is illegal and is a security breach. From the looks of the video, it’s logging your keyboard events and passing it to who the fuck knows. So, that means when you’re punching in your password to your personal bank account app, it’s sending it to the mothership. The data that is being passed isn’t even encrypted and anyone can intercept it. It’s rootkit if I ever saw one.
Verizon is collecting info but not in a sneaky way and you can opt out of it. After you change your settings, it makes you wonder if they’re really going to stop.
Everything is a Remix
by Thai on October 20, 2011
Copy, transform, and combine. That’s the formula for making anything better. I find myself in constant need of finding inspiration. Whether it’s going to an Art museum or digging around for old programming books, I’m essentially looking for something to copy and enhance. In the video, Kirby Ferguson, does a great job explaining our nature in designing things.
I think people ultimately find comfort in the familiarity of concepts. It explains why Hollywood pumps out sequels and re-makes. Please stop.
Actual Salivador Dali Melting Clock
by Thai on October 10, 2011
Dali is perhaps one of the most influential Artist of our time and quite possibly the weirdest. The man is indeed a tormented soul with artistic skills that is unrivaled. What makes most of contemporary art shitty is the lack depth and technical skills. Dali certainly knows what he’s doing and allowed his impulses to rendered almost anything. People still reference him till this day.
Recycle Crap And Stuff
by Thai on September 17, 2011
Put trash in the Delorean and time travel is at your disposal.
