Hot Wheels brings its NFC-enabled stat-tracker to even more toys this year

First up, the core ID setup gets a bit of a rethink. The Smart Track set, with its sturdy USB-connected pieces, was a pretty cool piece of tech. (We even included it in our holiday gift guide.)… See the article here: Hot Wheels brings its NFC-enabled stat-tracker to even more toys this year

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Alphabet’s Loon, telecoms unite to boost high-altitude internet

The Alliance will push for governments to adopt high-altitude internet, of course, but it’ll also work on a cooperative environment with common specs and standards. The aim is ultimately to… Go here to read the rest: Alphabet’s Loon, telecoms unite to boost high-altitude internet

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Spin Master’s new NinjaBots are cute little killers

Unlike the Foot Clan, NinjaBots aren’t human shaped; they’re more like little red, blue or black stubby bottles on wheels… with nunchucks. But the NinjaBots are packed with plenty of human… View post: Spin Master’s new NinjaBots are cute little killers

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Pre-order the Galaxy S20 from Amazon and get free Galaxy Buds+

For instance, if you purchase one of the new S20 phones from Amazon, the company will give you a free Duo wireless charging mat and a complimentary pair of Galaxy Buds+. In the case of the Galaxy… View post: Pre-order the Galaxy S20 from Amazon and get free Galaxy Buds+

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Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits

The security itself is relatively strong. The chip relies on elliptic curve cryptography that uses a mix of public and private keys to only reveal data to valid readers. You can’t just snoop on… Visit link: Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits

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