Daily Dispatch: Hackers target wireless tire sensors in test; Twitter launches Fast Follow

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Cars hacked through wireless tire sensors (ars technica)

...The pressure sensors contain unique IDs, so merely eavesdropping enabled the researchers to identify and track vehicles remotely. Beyond this, they could alter and forge the readings to cause warning lights on the dashboard to turn on, or even crash the ECU completely.

Twitter Launching Official Tweet Buttons This Week (Mashable)

...Twitter (Twitter) is launching an official Tweet Button for sharing articles on websites and counting how many times a URL has been shared, according to documents Mashable (Mashable) has obtained.

Twitter: Introducing Fast Follow, and other SMS tips (twitter blog)

...Fast Follow. Anyone in the US can receive Tweets on their phone even if they haven't signed up for Twitter. This is a simple way for people to get information they care about in real-time. For example, let's say you want to get Tweets from New York City's office of emergency management (@NotifyNYC). Just text ‘follow NotifyNYC' to 40404 in the US.

The Top Ten Apps To Make You More Green (GreenTech)

...A lot of green apps focus on offering general tips for everyday actions you can take to help make a difference, which really doesn't take advantage of the iPhone's capabilities. Below are the top ten green apps across a range of applications, some of which could help you save money in addition to living on the greener side of the fence.

The 2.8 million mile man (Wired)

...Gordon to rack up a record-setting 2.8 million miles on his beloved Volvo P1800. We caught up with him last week, when, shortly after his 70th birthday, Gordon announced he hoped to reach 3 million by the time he turned 73.

...Listen to Amy Walker introduce herself using 21 different accents (Holy Kaw!)

Mayhem at Maho Beach (My Modern Met)

Photographer Thomas Prior takes us inside the mayhem and chaos at St. Maarten's Maho Beach. With an international airport situated immediately adjacent to it, Maho Beach is the perfect place to watch low-flying aircraft on their final approach.