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An Experiment Shows How Quickly The Internet Of Things Can Be Hacked

Journalist Andrew McGill wanted to see if it was possible to hack a virtual toaster, after major servers were downed by connected appliances. He said it took less than an hour for hackers to find it. ProSymbols/The Noun Project/Andrew McGill/Courtesy of The Atlantic hide caption

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An Experiment Shows How Quickly The Internet Of Things Can Be Hacked

Reporter Andrew McGill set up a fake Internet-connected toaster to see how long it would take hackers to find it. He thought it would take days, but to his surprise it was under attack within minutes.

An Experiment Shows How Quickly The Internet Of Things Can Be Hacked

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Monday

Left Behind In The Mobile Revolution, Intel Struggles To Innovate

Intel announced last month that it is laying off 11 percent of its workforce. As sales of personal computers decline, the company plans to shift its business to cloud computing. Laura Rauch/AP hide caption

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Left Behind In The Mobile Revolution, Intel Struggles To Innovate

As PC sales fall, the Silicon Valley giant is struggling to remake itself to keep up with cloud computing and mobile. Intel recently announced the layoff of 11 percent of its workforce.

Left Behind In The Mobile Revolution, Intel Struggles To Innovate

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Tuesday

Encryption May Hurt Surveillance, But Internet Of Things Could Open New Doors

FBI Director James Comey is one of the federal officials who has said that the growing use of encryption hurts the ability to track criminals. Keith Srakocic/AP hide caption

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Encryption May Hurt Surveillance, But Internet Of Things Could Open New Doors

Law enforcement and intelligence officials warn that encrypted communication makes investigation venues "go dark." A study sees other avenues for data collection through newly connected devices.

Monday

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What Happens When Your Lights, Appliances Are Connected To The Internet

What's the point of Internet-connected light bulbs and how do they work? This week's All Tech Considered segment explores benefits, concerns and possible implications of the Internet of Things.

What Happens When Your Lights, Appliances Are Connected To The Internet

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Wednesday

The World Loves The Smartphone. So How About A Smart Home?
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The World Loves The Smartphone. So How About A Smart Home?

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The ultimate smart-home vision is a home that basically runs itself, from coffee makers to washing machines. But we're not there yet: The real world is a hard place for little computers to operate in.

The World Loves The Smartphone. So How About A Smart Home?

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CES 2014: Toothbrush? Bed? Car? Put Some Internet On It

The Consumer Electronics Show is the tech industry's annual electronics showcase in Las Vegas, where companies are showing off their latest and greatest gadgets, like Internet-connected toothbrushes (ideal for hygiene-concerned helicopter parents) and cars that come equipped with a 4G cell connection.

CES 2014: Toothbrush? Bed? Car? Put Some Internet On It

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