My car has lasers

My Car Has Lasers
Number	2140
Broadcast Date	January 1 2014
Episode Length	29:20
Hosts	Tom Merritt
Guests	Tim Stevens

Tim Stevens joins me to talk about the tech news of the day, Ford’s solar car, and auto expectations at CES.

Guest

• Tim Stevens
  • cnet.com/profiles/tim_stevens/

Headlines

• Syrian Electronic Army hacks Skype’s Twitter to warn of ongoing surveillance
• Confirmed: Snapchat Hack Not A Hoax, 4.6M Usernames And Numbers Published
• Nest Labs valued at 2 billion after $150 million funding round
• CES: LG to unveil smart TV powered by WebOS
• Dark Wallet, brought to you by the creator of the 3D gun
• Chinese phone maker Xiaomi doubled smartphone sales in 2013

News From You

• This Texas Congressman Is Now Accepting Bitcoins For His Senate Run

According to Business Insider, Rep. Steve Stockman of Texas is now taking Bitcoins for his campaign fund against Texas Senator John Cornyn.

Submitted by jjd241

• US announces six drone test sites

BBC News reports that the YS FAA has announced six states will host sites for testing commercial drones. Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia will host the tests for developing safety regulations.

Submitted by KAPT_Kipper

Discussion

• Laser Solar Car of the Future

BBC News reports that at CES, Ford will show off a new concept version of it’s C-Max hybrid that uses solar panels on the roof to supplement charging. A lens on the roof tracks the sun and concentrates rays on the solar cells to maximize collection.

• Plea Bargain Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower

The New York Times editorial board has asked the US government to consider a plea bargain for leaker Edward Snowden.

Links

• dailytechnewsshow.com/dtns-2140-my-car-has-lasers/
• patreon.com/acedtect
• subreddit

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My car has lasers

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