baldgeek

I plan to. The blockchain is here to stay no doubt. and I skimmed over the IOTA whitepaper, definitely very interesting

The bigger it grows the harder it will fall. The design/implementation of bitcoin as a currency is severely flawed.

Projects like Ethereum, Hyperledger, and IOTA have a more long term focus. Full Disclosure: I have no positions in any crypto but have been reading a lot. Also, in the midst of two courses that go that cover crytpocurrencies and blockchain tech.

1. https://www.coursera.org/learn/cryptocurrency 2. https://www.edx.org/course/blockchain-business-introduction-...

#1 gives a very good history of what a blockchain is, and how is implemented by bitcoin. This is enough to keep me away since I have learned about all the technical flaws:

#2 discusses blockchains, and consensus algorithms. This project shows lots of promise. They just added code that allows the consensus algorithm to actually be changed via a transaction, without a hard fork.

Bitcoin gets all the credit for introducing the world to the blockchain concept, but its far from a sound solution as a cryptocurrency.

Look into Hyperledger. They have a more longterm focus on blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

While I admire the effort taken in setting a "rube-goldberg" set of software to achieve this, I see 2 major issues with this in the long term: 1. If this gains any popularity, Apple will change the iMessage protocol in such a way that breaks this, which will start a "cat and mouse" game should the maintainer(s) decide to keep this up to date 2. Projects like this encourage Apple to create products inside their sheltered, walled garden and not play nicely with others outside their garden.

Neither of these is a desirable mode of operation in the long term.

I give people several modes to reach me, some of which may incur SMS costs, most of which don't (FB Messenger, Hangouts, SMS). All of them are multiplatform/os. If they don't use one of those 3 methods, then oh well, they didn't really want to reach me. Or they call or email me if they really need to reach me that bad.

I use a app called "Metal Pro" basically a thin-veneer or the mobile web version of facebook. Been using it for over a year now, and glad to not have the official bloated app.

Doesn't take much to realize that "Bitcoin" itself will implode. Crytpocurrency in general will not. Which currency remains only time will tell.

Black hat is worth it. DefCon is basically a post-BlackHat party.

When is it coming to Android? :)

Now we just need someone to find out how to install other software on it. :)

Looks cool, hate to look a gift horse in a mouth. Can I get a part list/build plans for the HW side. This might be what actually gets me into playing with SDR. :)

Must be April 1st on his calendar.. LOL

sounds like Wakie, but with more of defined(known) social connection as opposed to complete strangers: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakie.andr...

Like the punch line at the end. :)

I've been a fitbit user for a little over 2 years and have had two different devices from them(flex then charge HR). I like that it does one thing well. Keep me accountable for staying active, and i only have to charge it once every 4 days.

Been using fitbit for over 2 years now (~ 7.5Million steps logged). Have the data being pushed to other web apps (MyFitnessPal, FitStudio, Higi, Acheivemint, Walgreens balance rewards). Also, trained up and ran 2 half-marathons in this time. Lost 60lbs so far, first 20lbs was from increased walking and diligent choices via calorie logging in MyFitnessPal. Fitbit is not the be all end all, but it definitely keeps me aware.

Where's the android app? :)

This is complete BS. I work in IFE and we specifically are certified by the FAA to not be connected to flight controls.

thanks for listening. I'm already totally geeking out with a Fitbit flex and have given several other apps permission to its data. So I would love the opportunity to play with your stuff on Android

too bad they don't have an Android app yet :(

Ada used to be basis for CS Curriculm at Cal Poly Pomona (Circa '92- '98). Ada teaches good practice. One prominent feature is that there is no implicit casting; Add a float and int, you get a compile error. It's good to know that you have to do exactly what you want and the compiler enforces this.

Is there a implementation on top of Google Voice, or a completely separate product?

I work at the largest IFE vendor in the world, and I can tell you that current satellite networking implementations would not be able to support a full aircraft. So if they did offer it, they would have to price it very high to keep an appropriate level of service.

I paid 30 Euros for 'net access on a lufthansa flight and only saw only 3 other people in the Economy cabin using it.