TekThing 35: Cheap Router Spanks Google OnHub. Tripit, TRAXO, or AwardWallet? Toilet vs. Phone. Home Alarm Reccos!
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Today's topics:
FCC Bans OpenSource Router OS??? Read Hackaday's "The FCC Introduces Rules Banning Wifi Router Firmware Modifications," then go to Save WiFi to learn how to comment/who to contact. ArsTechnica's "FCC accused of locking down Wi-Fi routers, but the truth is a bit murkier" is a good follow up!
Apple TV Rumors: The rumors are flying... but Buzzfeed says Universal Search could be the killer feature.
Alliance for Open Media: Amazon, Netflix, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla and Others Partner to Create the Next Gen Video Format, Forging an Alliance for Royalty Free Video.
Best Award Mileage Trackers? Shannon's got the pros and cons for Award Wallet, TripIt, and Traxo.
Phone vs. Toilet? Power it down, clean it off, then dump it in a Ziploc bag with a dessicant pack!
Google OnHub Review: TheWirecutter's router mavin David Murphy joins us to talk OnHub... and the $94 router that's "The Best Wifi Router (For Most People)
Liva X Squared... ECS's new mini PC is the LIVA X -squared- not the LIVA X Two! Our bad.
Flash Alternative? Karl writes, "You keep telling us to not install or update Flash player. What do you suggest people do that use Safari, is there another player that we can use instead?" I'd suggest using Chrome when you need Flash... and running a flashblocker.
SimplSafe Recco: Nick writes, "We use the SimpliSafe alarm service for our home security. It's similar to the Smanos that you reviewed. It's totally cellular based, customizable," and you can find out more about it in the video!
Another iSpy Recco: Ed (up in Montana) writes, "Another thumbs up on iSpy. I use that to record and do motion detection on some IPcams around my house. But instead of actual (possibly) spendy cameras I bought a few old used Android phones from eBay." More info in the video, Ed's done some cool stuff!
Use A Real Alarm System: John writes, "With 40 years experience in the alarm industry I have a few thoughts for you. The system you showed really is sub par to what is available. More and more police departments no longer respond to "unverified" alarm signals even from major alarm companies much less a homeowner with a DIY alarm system."