John Casaretto
Former Digital Trends Contributor
John is the founder of the security company BlackCert, a provider of SSL digital certificates and encryption products. A veteran of the technology industry, he is also the featured and exclusive writer for a number of technology companies. He enjoys writing at Digital Trends and sharing his knowledge of security threats in the increasingly digital age we live in.
Hyatt is serving customers through Facebook Messenger
Using the Facebook Messenger app, users will be able to easily reach Hyatt. They can also make reservations and chat with support personnel.Â
Smoke this phone — the Vaporcade Jupiter
Vaporcade says it has worked tirelessly to integrate texting, talking, and vaping into “one spectacular, innovative technology" with limitless applications.
8UP is a water tracking bottle that is both practical and low-tech
With a simple twist of its base, the 8UP water bottle allows users to visually confirm how much water they have consumed each day, throughout the day.
Move a lot? The Floyd Bed is way easier to maneuver than box spring
The Floyd Bed is a Kickstarter project, and there is good reason to suspect that it can change how people think about bed frames.
Instamoms are a social media phenomenon of child fame, vanity, and money
Instamoms are a phenomenon of social media. The self-grown world of social fame on behalf of children has elements of vanity, money, endorsements, and more.
The deets on the SR-71 and its father A-12 are shared by the CIA
The CIA's A-12 was able to produce higher-resolution photography, but the SR-71 became the successor because it was designed with side-looking radar and cameras. This ability meant the SR-71 could achieve its reconnaissance missions without penetrating the airspace over enemy territory.
Behind the $500 million Bel Air mansion: swimming pools, casino, nightclub, and more
If you build it, they will come. Nile Niami seeks a billionaire for the $500 million mansion property he is building in Bel Air, CA. With a casino, five swimming pools,
In 2016, a better Bluetooth steps up to the IoT challenge
IoT is getting a big shot in the arm as Bluetooth SIG has announced new features and updates to the Bluetooth standard. Faster speeds, longer range and mesh networking are in store.
Chinese scientists develop tunable stealth material that can hide ships from radar
Scientists in China have produced an ultra-thin material that can be applied to a variety of craft. It can be tuned counteract a range of detection methods.
Origami meets standing desks with LEVIT8 on KickStarter
LEVIT8 is a portable folding work platform that unfolds to make a standard work surface into one you can stand at. It folds down to the size of a magazine and fits anywhere.
Be Like Nye, geek icon, releases signature bow ties
Bill Nye, "the Science Guy" loves bow ties. If you admire his eclectic style, you're in luck, because he has released a selection for purchase.
Hackable hearts: A real threat, and a wake-up call
We can thank security researchers for uncovering how hackable implanted cardiac devices are.
