Teenager Invents Technology for Deep "Cave-Texting"

Teenager Invents Technology for Deep "Cave-Texting"


Teenager Invents Technology for Deep "Cave-Texting"

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 03:00 PM PST

Teenager Invents Technology for Deep "Cave-Texting" 16-year-old Alexander Kendrick has invented a low-frequency radio that allows for cave-texting, meaning deep underground cellular communication.

Says Engadget,

"Alexander's team of intrepid explorers went far enough (946 feet) to record the deepest known digital communication ever in the United States. What you see the young chap holding (pictured directly below) is the collapsible radio antenna, though plans are already afoot to ruggedize and miniaturize the equipment to make it more practical for cave explorers and rescuers."

Pretty impressive, especially for a 16-year-old kid. Listen to ...more

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HowTo: Hack Wireless Internet

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 12:00 PM PST

HowTo: Hack Wireless Internet Tinkernut demonstrates how to crack a wifi connection, as well as how to better secure your own personal connection. Also included in the video gallery is Tinkernut's previous tutorial on the same subject.

LifeHacker posted a great detailed text guide to accompany the second video below, along with these words of advice:

"Knowledge is power, but power doesn't mean you should be a jerk, or do anything illegal. Knowing how to pick a lock doesn't make you a thief. Consider this post educational, or a proof-of-concept intellectual exercise." ...more

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Build-It-Yourself Airplane for $2000

Posted: 07 Feb 2010 07:00 AM PST

Build-It-Yourself Airplane for $2000 Shell out a mere two grand and you can build yourself your very own operating airplane. Back in 1928, Bernard H. Pietenpol decided everybody should have the option of personal flight. So Pietenpol drew up the plans for the Pietenpol AirCamper, and guess what? His family is still selling the plans for it.

Interested in building this classic model? First check out hobbyist Chuck Gantzer's site. He shares his step-by-step building process of the Pietenpol AirCamper here. ...more

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