February 9, 1977: Atari 2600 “My First keyboard”

1977 – The “My First Computer” was an add-on to the Atari 2600. This device would turn the game console into a full computer. For $90 you could get 8K of RAM (expandable to 32K), 16K ROM and 8K BASIC.

The My First Computer was to tap into the Video Console System (VCS) in which over 10 million have been sold. The keyboard would attach to the top of the console – using the cartridge slot. The rubber chicklet keypad would allow you to type using the QWERTY style.

Subcribe to Day In Tech History:

RSS Feed (http://www.dayintechhistory.com/feed/podcast) - iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/day-in-tech-history/id327099657) - Google Play (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iz4h5tnpyty3omnj2ocsmbwebdm?t%3DDay_in_Tech_History) Twitter (http://twitter.com/dayintechhist) - Facebook (http://Facebook.com/dayintechhistory)

- RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly (http://www.cachefly.com/) Get a 14 Day Trial

Be a Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation! (http://patreon.com/geekazine)

In Wisconsin, friends are called "Sconnies". Even if you're not from Wisconsin, you can be part of the Sconnie Geek Nation through my coverage! By pledging, you join the Geek Sconnie Nation! Plus, you help me cover costs so I can continue the coverage of Gadget tech, music tech, and geek culture through the shows.

* Craig Neidorf (Knight Lightning) is arrested

* Bandai unveils the Pippen Atmark Computer

* Yahoo refuses Microsoft’s offer

This week is a special edition of GNC WIR on how to stay safe online also while the Super Bowl was a snoozefest, amazingly a lot of people were streaming it online!

Show Notes:

* 5 things to stay safe online  (https://www.blog.google/technology/safety-security/five-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-stay-safer-online/)

* How to access the dark web (https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-access-the-dark-web/)

* Google password checkup (https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/5/18211766/google-password-checkup-chrome-extension-data-breach-login-credentials)

* Disconnect Premium  (https://www.pcworld.com/article/3336494/security/disconnect-premium-vpn-review.html#tk.rss_all)

* 2 Factor Authentication (https://www.androidcentral.com/two-factor-authentication-what-you-need-know)

* Instacart (https://geeknewscentral.com/2019/02/06/instacart-will-compensate-workers-for-stolen-tips/)

* Apple pays France $600 million in back taxes (https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-reportedly-agrees-to-pay-france-nearly-600m-in-back-taxes/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* Samsung Galaxy S10 with wi-fi (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/04/samsung-galaxy-s10-wifi-6/)

* Samsung Galaxy S10 rumors (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/2/6/18213597/samsung-galaxy-s10e-variant-smaller-screen-leak-name-pictures)

* Trending Number 2 on Twitter #seattlesnowpoclypse (https://twitter.com/SeaTacAirport/status/1093905097073975296)

* XBOX live on Android and iOS (https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/4/18210199/microsoft-xbox-live-ios-android-switch-cross-platform)

* 6 essential Nintendo Switch games are on sale (https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/six-essential-nintendo-switch-games-are-on-sale-for-45-1832390394)

* XBOX Game Studios (https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-studios-changes-name-to-more-fun-sounding-xbox-game-studios/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* How to buy the best SD card (https://www.pcworld.com/article/3319636/storage/how-to-buy-the-best-sd-card.html#tk.rss_all)

* Opera’s Android VPN (https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/8/18216711/opera-android-built-in-vpn-beta)

* Youtube Video Trending at number 8 (https://youtu.be/IBEg-jygXrE)

* Adam Levine trending on Google Search (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Levine)

* Moto G7 lineup (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/motorola-moto-g7-power-play-hands-on/)

* Lyft agrees to pay minimum wages to drivers in NY (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/lyft-minimum-wage-goes-through-new-york/)

System76 unveils ‘Darter Pro’ Linux laptop with choice of Ubuntu or Pop!_OS

Source: https://betanews.com/2019/01/29/system76-darter-pro-linux-laptop/ (https://betanews.com/2019/01/29/system76-darter-pro-linux-laptop/)

Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS to Arrive on February 7 with New Components from Ubuntu 18.10

Source: https://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-18-04-2-lts-to-arrive-on-february-7-with-updated-components-524785.shtml (https://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-18-04-2-lts-to-arrive-on-february-7-with-updated-components-524785.shtml)

Canonical Releases Snapcraft 3.1 Snap Creator Tool with Various Improvements

Source: https://news.softpedia.com/news/canonical-releases-snapcraft-3-1-snap-creator-tool-with-various-improvements-524761.shtml (https://news.softpedia.com/news/canonical-releases-snapcraft-3-1-snap-creator-tool-with-various-improvements-524761.shtml)

LXQt 0.14 Desktop Adds Split View in File Manager, LXQt 1.0 Still in Development

Source: https://news.softpedia.com/news/lxqt-0-14-desktop-adds-split-view-in-file-manager-lxqt-1-0-still-in-development-524700.shtml (https://news.softpedia.com/news/lxqt-0-14-desktop-adds-split-view-in-file-manager-lxqt-1-0-still-in-development-524700.shtml)

Japan Will Hack Its Citizens’ IoT Devices To ‘Make Them Secure’

Source: https://fossbytes.com/japanese-will-hack-its-citizens-iot-devices-secure/ (https://fossbytes.com/japanese-will-hack-its-citizens-iot-devices-secure/)

Canonical Outs Major Linux Kernel Update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS to Patch 11 Flaws

Source: https://news.softpedia.com/news/canonical-outs-major-linux-kernel-update-for-ubuntu-18-04-lts-to-patch-11-flaws-524740.shtml (https://news.softpedia.com/news/canonical-outs-major-linux-kernel-update-for-ubuntu-18-04-lts-to-patch-11-flaws-524740.shtml)

Tails 3.12 with new installation method

Source: https://www.pro-linux.de/news/1/26725/tails-312-mit-neuer-installationsmethode.html (https://www.pro-linux.de/news/1/26725/tails-312-mit-neuer-installationsmethode.html)

(https://i1.wp.com/geekazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dubreq-stylophone.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1)

It’s the original device that needed a stylus to use. But it’s 2019 – Time to ditch the stylus with the Dubreq Stylophone Gen R-8. Now you can play Space Oddity, Santa Cruz, and other favorite songs with your finger. And it’s also got some extra functions. 

What is a Stylophone?

I have to admit – I didn’t know what it was, either. And I was a music major!

This is a pocket-size keyboard that came out in the 70’s. It looks like an old answering machine – a metal strip with a keyboard etched in the front. It plays and sounds like a simple keyboard. 

The Gen R-8 Ditches the Stylus

New features include a  full analog signal path, sub-oscillators and subsub oscillators, 12dB VCF with low pass, high pass, and notch, MIDI in/out, and much more.  Glide and modulation side buttons allow you to do just what they suggest by pressing the area, and moving the finger on the keyboard. 

The Dubreq Gen R-8 is not out yet, but is in pre-order for $349. You can pre-order on Dubreq.com. 

 

Subscribe to Geekazine:

RSS Feed (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgeekazine.com%2Ffeed%2Fpodcast&sref=rss) - Via YouTube (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fj.mp%2FYoutubegeek&sref=rss) Twitter (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fgeekazine&sref=rss) - Facebook (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2FFacebook.com%2Fgeekazine&sref=rss)

* Tip Me via Paypal.me/jeffpowers

* RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly Get a 14 Day Trial

* Be a Patreon: Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation!

In Wisconsin, friends are called "Sconnies". Even if you're not from Wisconsin, you can be part of the Sconnie Geek Nation through my coverage! By pledging, you join the Geek Sconnie Nation! Plus, you help me cover costs so I can continue the coverage of Gadget tech, music tech, and geek culture through the shows.

var uri = ' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);

document.write('');

24 hours in cyberspace

1996 – It was the single largest online event at the time. 24 Hours in cyberspace was coordinated by Rick Smolan to capture photos representing a day in the life of the internet user. Photos would be handed in from around the world and put out on Cyber24 dot com. The website is no longer in service and there is no good Internet Archive to the site.

Subcribe to Day In Tech History:

RSS Feed (http://www.dayintechhistory.com/feed/podcast) - iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/day-in-tech-history/id327099657) - Google Play (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iz4h5tnpyty3omnj2ocsmbwebdm?t%3DDay_in_Tech_History) Twitter (http://twitter.com/dayintechhist) - Facebook (http://Facebook.com/dayintechhistory)

- RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly (http://www.cachefly.com/) Get a 14 Day Trial

Be a Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation! (http://patreon.com/geekazine)

In Wisconsin, friends are called "Sconnies". Even if you're not from Wisconsin, you can be part of the Sconnie Geek Nation through my coverage! By pledging, you join the Geek Sconnie Nation! Plus, you help me cover costs so I can continue the coverage of Gadget tech, music tech, and geek culture through the shows.

* The Communications Deceny Act becomes Law

* The Harvard Mark I

Cable companies after fighting net neutrality tooth and nail are looking to get Congress to give them the rights of fast lanes while claiming that they do not want throttling or bandwidth limits imposed. The cable companies know where the dead bodies are buried and the want the fast lane cash. They are not stupid, but with a divided Congress it is simply not going to happen.

Your support of this show is critical, become a Geek News Central Insider Today (https://geeknewscentral.com/insider/)!

See all my health supplement (https://geeknewscentral.com/health/) recommendations. Get an Amazon Business Account (https://geeknewscentral.com/amazon-business/) today.

Subscribe to the Newsletter (https://geeknewscentral.com/newsletter/).

Pickup Ohana Gear (https://www.cafepress.com/ohanastore).

Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat (https://geeknews.chat) (Mastodon)

Email Todd (mailto:[email protected]) or follow him on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/cochrane)

Like and Follow Geek News Central Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/geeknews/). Download the Audio Show File (http://media.blubrry.com/geeknewscentral/p/content.blubrry.com/geeknewscentral/GNC-2019-02-07.mp3)

Support my Show Sponsor:

30% off on New GoDaddy Orders cjcgeek30 (http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3590583-12200159-1454459286000)

$.99 for a New or Transferred .com cjcgeek99 (http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3590583-12200160-1430254390000) @ GoDaddy.com

$2.49 / mo Economy Hosting with a free domain. Promo Code: cjcgeek1h (http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3590583-12200154-1430254188000)

$2.49 / mo Managed WordPress Hosting with free Domain. Promo Code: cjcgeek1w (http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3590583-12242416-1439241078000)

Become a GNC Insider:

Support this podcast (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZH44WGKEEEH9G)

Show Notes:

* 32:06–Virgin Galactic Spaceship Two (https://www.space.com/43258-virgin-galactic-pilots-astronaut-wings-faa.html)

* 32:39–How old is Earth? (https://www.space.com/24854-how-old-is-earth.html)

* 36:35–Judge orders $150,000 in damages  (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/02/gta-online-cheat-tool-maker-ordered-to-pay-150000/)

* 38:05–Modular AI wheelchairs (https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/285347-modular-ai-wheelchairs-can-watch-for-obstacles-incorporate-head-tracking)

* 39:34–Raspberry PI opens its first retail store (https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/7/18215811/raspberry-pi-first-dedicated-retail-store-cambridge-uk-mini-computer)

* 16:49–Cable lobby and net neutrality (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/02/cable-lobby-asks-for-net-neutrality-law-allowing-paid-prioritization/)

* 40:26–Flickr gives free accounts a few more days (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/02/flickr-gives-free-accounts-a-few-more-days-to-save-their-pictures-from-destruction/)

* Elon Musk shares footage of SpaceX (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/elon-musk-spacex-mars-raptor-test/)

* Amazon invests in a self-driving car startup (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/amazon-invests-in-self-driving-car-startup-aurora/)

* 20:20–Google Fiber to shut down in Louisville (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/google-fiber-louisville-shutting-down/)

* Netflix for iOS (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/netflix-smart-downloads-ios/)

* 42:12–Toyota to add Android Auto (https://9to5google.com/2019/02/07/toyota-announces-android-auto-support/)

* 30:04–Did you know these iPhone apps record your screen? (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/iphone-screen-recording-analytics/)

* 21:51–Apple is compensating a 14-year-old (https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/7/18215885/apple-group-facetime-security-bug-bounty-compensation)

* 43:53–Tim Armstrong is launching a new firm (https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/06/tim-armstrong-launches-the-dtx-company-focused-on-direct-to-consumer.html)

* 47:03–Foot Locker invests $100 million (https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/07/foot-locker-invests-100-million-in-goat/)

* Twitter 4Q (https://techcrunch.

(https://i0.wp.com/geekazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/somainnofit.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1)

You wouldn’t think that bra technology is a thing, but Soma has found a way to bring the undergarment into the 21st century. Women can find the right bra for them, that fits their bodies. And the best part is – you can get the technology, or do it in-store. 

What is SomaInnofit? 

This is a sizing garment that takes your measurements through the app. The garment uses digital filaments that measure size and shape of the left and right breast. Connect it to the iOS or Android app, and it will take your measurements. When you are done, you can instantly shop for bras in your size. 

At CES, I get a first look at Soma Intimates, along with the SomaInnofit. You can purchase this now for $25 (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.magik.ly%2Fml%2Fkc9m%2F&sref=rss), or go into any local Soma store to get a fitting.

The SomaInnofit is available now at Soma.com

Thanks for viewing the CES article SomaInnofit Gets You the Right Size Bra For Your Body at Geekazine!

CES content is created with help from Conner Flynn. 

* Support the site through the Amazon Affiliate Store

* You can also tip the show (Paypal)

* Join the Patreon Page

* Get a Geekazine T-Shirt

Powered by Geekazine Live! 

Learn more about Geekazine Live and how you can bring the live stream to your event! 

var uri = ' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);

document.write('');

GUEST: IAN DAVIDSON from gofar.coMYOB ponders selling software at the petrol pumpDisability-themed emojis approved for useGmail is now blocking 100 million extra spam messages every day with AINew $199 Bose Frames are Audio SunglassesMany popular iPhone apps secretly record your screen without askingOptus has been fined $10 million for misleading customers

(http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thesecrethub/GVQl?d=dnMXMwOfBR0) (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thesecrethub/GVQl?d=YwkR-u9nhCs) (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thesecrethub/GVQl?i=1E6BHp1PjVk:yf5Unhf5yoI:V_sGLiPBpWU) (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thesecrethub/GVQl?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y) (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/thesecrethub/GVQl?i=1E6BHp1PjVk:yf5Unhf5yoI:gIN9vFwOqvQ)

(http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thesecrethub/GVQl/~4/1E6BHp1PjVk)

February 7, 2000: Michael Demon Calce – aka Mafiaboy – runs DDos

2000 – 10:15 AM, Mafiaboy – Michael Demon Calce, a 16 year old hacker from Canada – targets 7 sites with a Distributed Denial of Service attack (DDoS). Amazon, Buy.com, CNN, eBay, E*E*Trade, MSN and ZDNet are all affected. Mafiaboy would be sentenced to eight months in a youth detention center for this DDoS.

The project was called Rivolta (riot in Itallian). Yahoo! was his first target.

Calce later said he downloaded the application but didn’t realize he ran it so he went to school. When he came back his computer was crashed and he had no idea what happened.

Subcribe to Day In Tech History:

RSS Feed (http://www.dayintechhistory.com/feed/podcast) - iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/day-in-tech-history/id327099657) - Google Play (https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iz4h5tnpyty3omnj2ocsmbwebdm?t%3DDay_in_Tech_History) Twitter (http://twitter.com/dayintechhist) - Facebook (http://Facebook.com/dayintechhistory)

- RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly (http://www.cachefly.com/) Get a 14 Day Trial

Be a Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation! (http://patreon.com/geekazine)

In Wisconsin, friends are called "Sconnies". Even if you're not from Wisconsin, you can be part of the Sconnie Geek Nation through my coverage! By pledging, you join the Geek Sconnie Nation! Plus, you help me cover costs so I can continue the coverage of Gadget tech, music tech, and geek culture through the shows.

* 1983 – Atari Sues Coleco

* Gary Kasparov and Deep Junior 7 end in a tie

* the Cell Processor

(https://i0.wp.com/geekazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sessionwire.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1)

Sometimes, looking for the best musician for your songs can get tough. Maybe your regular musician moved half-way across the world. Not to worry, as Sessonwire is here to help you connect with them and play the parts you need. Best part – you’ll have close to real-time playing, so if you need them to re-do a section, they can bang it out, and move on. 

What is Sessionwire

Sessionwire is an interface with your session musicians and your DAW. You stream live, sending them the music they need to play with. Once the part has been recorded, the audio is sent right to you, so you can review and finalize the track. 

This is a one-on-one session at this point. You have a talkback mic option so you can communicate with your musician. 

I not only talk with the folks at NAMM 2019, I also talk with Kevin – who’s sitting in Canada to show how easy it is to bring a track over. 

Prices start at $15/month, or $150/year. You could easily make that back with the right recording session.

For more information, check out Sessionwire.com

 

Subscribe to Geekazine:

RSS Feed (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgeekazine.com%2Ffeed%2Fpodcast&sref=rss) - Via YouTube (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fj.mp%2FYoutubegeek&sref=rss) Twitter (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fgeekazine&sref=rss) - Facebook (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2FFacebook.com%2Fgeekazine&sref=rss)

* Tip Me via Paypal.me/jeffpowers

* RSS Bandwidth by Cachefly Get a 14 Day Trial

* Be a Patreon: Part of the Sconnie Geek Nation!

In Wisconsin, friends are called "Sconnies". Even if you're not from Wisconsin, you can be part of the Sconnie Geek Nation through my coverage! By pledging, you join the Geek Sconnie Nation! Plus, you help me cover costs so I can continue the coverage of Gadget tech, music tech, and geek culture through the shows.

var uri = ' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);

document.write('');