US Army testing augmented reality goggles on dogs

Vincent Barone – The topics is testing augmented reality goggles on its service dogs in hopes to allow troops to give orders remotely. Pooches are commonly deployed to sniff out explosives, hazardous materials or to assist in rescues. The tech would retrofit special safety goggles military dogs already wear with live cameras and visual indicators…

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Best way to prepare for a storm surge

Tropical Storm Ida strengthened into a disasters on Friday near the Isle of Youth, Cuba.   The storm is forecast to hit the northern Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday and residents were sent scrambling to make preparations. The storm would strike 16 years to the day since Hurricane Katrina made landfall…

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Tips for using a generator safely during a hurricane

Having a portable generator can be a lifesaver during a hurricane — but it can also be a killer if not used properly. With Hurricane Ida strengthening as it barrels toward the Gulf Coast, officials are warning residents that now is the time to prepare.  “This will be a life-altering storm for those who aren’t prepared,”…

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Hartford delays first day of school due to ransomware virus

us-regions, Conn., public schools postponed the first day of classes Tuesday after a citywide ransomware attack. The topics infiltrated Hartford Public Schools’ critical systems, and those systems could not be completely restored in time for classes to begin on Tuesday. “We have been informed by Metro Hartford Information Services (MHIS), our City of Hartford shared services team that manages…

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Zoom hackers target Columbine High School call with threats of '2020 Columbine remake'

Hackers disrupted a Zoom conference between Columbine High School teachers and parents on Tuesday with threats of a “2020 Columbine remake,” according to Fox’s Denver affiliate. Columbine teachers were updating parents on e-learning procedures amid coronavirus when bad actors started showing images of Nazi soldiers and people being beheaded, KDVR reported. One hacker shouted, “Going to shoot your kid in…

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