NASA e-mailed a wrench

One way to get just the tool you need ...
3 D Printing is certainly finding lots of uses these days!

NASA just e-mailed a wrench to space | Ars Technica:

Disabled dog runs first time

Fantastic story and a very lucky dog ...
Take a look at the video and be amazed!

Disabled dog runs for the first time thanks to 3D-printed legs | The Verge:

Chromecast Guest Access

Chromecast now allows for Guest log in ...
This means that once Guest Access has been granted in Chromecast, guests to your how can cast content to your TV without you having to supply your Wi-Fi details.

Chromecast Now Lets Your Guests Take Over Your TV Without Needing Your WiFi Password | TechCrunch:

Google ‘My Maps’ Creation

Now create your own personal Google Maps in Drive ...
This is a great development and it works really well!

Google Brings ‘My Maps’ Custom Map Creation To Google Drive | TechCrunch:

Google-backed FIDO

New FIDO standard may end the need for passwords ...
This new security standard will allow for multiple ways of authenticating you when logging into to websites and apps. Still lots of work to be done but at least we are on the way to a better system than passwords.

Google-backed password-killer crosses major milestone | The Verge:

Torque takes on “OK Google”

Microsoft's answer to "OK Google" ...
Not sure what Microsoft is doing these days! They seem intent on developing and releasing apps for Android in preference to completing their own products for Windows.

Torque, Microsoft’s Alternative To “OK Google,” Now Works On Android Smartphones | TechCrunch:

Video history of Android

Interesting record of Android development ...
Potted history of Android development for the record!

A video history of Android | The Verge:

IrfanView Photo Editor

Excellent photo editor although a little techy ...
Great free photo editor that is particularly good if you want to convert or change a batch of photos in the same way. Very capable but user interface a little clunky!

Download of the day: IrfanView | News | TechRadar:

Google's new CAPTCHA

Frustrating CAPTCHAs on their way out ...
At last a better way of checking if you are a robot!

Google's new CAPTCHA test to see if you're a robot simply asks if you're a robot:

Audacity Audio Editor

Great audio editor - wouldn't be without it ...
Used by amateurs and professionals, Audacity has been around for years and is almost an institution!

Download of the day: Audacity | News | TechRadar: