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Submission + - Day One Recap of the Minnesota RIAA Trial (wired.com)

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eldavojohn
eldavojohn writes: "Yesterday was the first day of the RIAA trial against a 30 year old single mother. The RIAA lawyers presented their evidence against the defendant which doesn't bode well for her. She can't use the wireless router excuse either. From the article, 'The RIAA's witnesses testified that the internet protocol address assigned to Thomas by her ISP the night of Feb. 21, 2005 was the source of the shared songs on the Kazaa network. The RIAA also put on evidence that the cable modem used that night was registered to her. Also, the username of Tereastarr was logged into Kazaa using that IP address and modem that evening, according to testimony. And the RIAA points out that Thomas had her computer hard drive replaced some time before turning it over in evidence.' The RIAA could not, however, state that they had witnessed the actual infractions. This trial was mentioned in an earlier story."

Feed Engadget: The Onion says Apple backlash set for March 21st, 2008 (engadget.com)

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Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

With all of the hype and excitement surrounding Apple products, it's clear that the company has created a climate for a massive and sustained backlash. Well, according to a new report in The Onion, Wall Street forecasters have set a date for the tide to turn: March 21st, 2008. According to Goldman Sachs analyst Steven Shore, a shift in attitude will occur which will cause users of the Cupertino juggernaut's products to, "Look down at their glossy white or black devices and feel a sense of embarrassment and gullibility." Shore went on the say, "They will realize that, despite all the sleek design, they got caught up in a wave of hype that made them shell out additional hundreds of dollars for options and features they didn't need." The report claims that Apple will respond to the news with the release of a mint-green iPod in late October, though we have our doubts that the company is considering anything lighter than emerald.

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Technology (Apple)

Submission + - Suing for $1,000,000 over $200 iPhone Price Drop (swactionnews.com)

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Fierythrasher
Fierythrasher writes: "When is $200 worth $1,000,000? When you're this woman (CNN.com) who seems to believe her iPhone is made of pure gold. Her claim is that she is now unable to sell her used iPhone for what she could before the $200 price drop last month. As such, Apple and AT&T need to pay her 7 figures. Makes total sense. Every early adopter should get a million dollar reward for having the newest toys first, right?

In all seriousness, this seems proof that this country needs a stiffer penalty to punish those who litigate frivolously."
Toys

Submission + - Linux on the handle bars (bikeradar.com)

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xpqz
xpqz writes: "Quarq introduces a linux-based bike computer! BikeRadar.com reports: One of the most intriguing launches at Interbike was a pairing of power measuring crank spider and power meter/global positioning system (GPS)/heart rate monitor/altimeter computer from new company Quarq Technology. What's especially interesting if you're a hardcore bike instrumentation geek is that the display unit will run open-source software, so developers will be able to modify it and write applications for it. http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/interbike-quarq-power-meter-real-bike-computer-12672"

Feed Science Daily: Teens Who Feel Relaxed After First Cigarette More Likely To Get Hooked (sciencedaily.com)

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Adolescents who felt relaxed when first exposed to nicotine from a cigarette were more likely to get hooked, new study shows. While personality factors often determine which young people will try smoking, it appears that it is the manner in which the brain reacts to nicotine, rather than personality, that is most important to determining whether an adolescent will become hooked on nicotine once he or she has tried it.
Education

Submission + - Liquid drops defying gravity

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Roland Piquepaille
Roland Piquepaille writes: "Researchers at the University of Bristol, UK, have shown that droplets of liquid can travel uphill when placed on a vertically vibrating inclined plate. 'In fact, if the plate vibrates at the right rate, the droplets will always travel counter-intuitively up the incline.' This very interesting discovery will not change the world, but it may lead to new methods to manipulate microscopic amounts of fluids. Read more for additional references and pictures showing some of these climbing liquid droplets."
Media (Apple)

Submission + - Why does Apple get a free ride? (mathewingram.com)

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Christopher Blanc
Christopher Blanc writes: "I really dont want to get into the usual pissing match that seems to occur whenever someone fails to bow down and worship Steve Jobs every move, but I cant help myself. Why arent we seeing more outrage okay, even a little bit of outrage about the news that Apple twisted the arm of some guys ISP because he was uploading the code embedded in his iPod Touchs memory.

http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2007/09/26/why-does-apple-get-a-free-ride/

Google got a free ride, even Microsoft did once, now Apple won't any more. They're all soulless corporations, except for the people I know in tech support at each!"
XBox (Games)

Submission + - Halo evolution (gamespot.com)

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Jynx
Jynx writes: "Gamespot is running a great feature with comparisons between all 3 Halo games. Weapon, environment and vehicles models are all compared side by side and it really highlights how far the franchise has come since its original release on the Xbox. FTA — "The original Halo map designs made for confusing gameplay because many of the levels had rooms that looked, for all practical purposes, identical. Halo 2 helped alleviate the endless corridor problem by adding more room variation. But Halo 3 has solved the problem altogether by making every room, hallway, and outdoor area unique. You'll rarely get confused as to which way you're supposed to go. Indoor areas have better lighting and textures, while outdoor environments have much more foliage. Water, whether in a river or an ocean, looks vastly better.""
The Courts

Submission + - Taxman goes browsing on eBay (theglobeandmail.com)

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Kaneda2112
Kaneda2112 writes: "Interesting story in the "Globe And Mail" where the Canada Revenue Agency is now trolling eBay Canada for high volume sellers — looking to make sure high volume sellers are reporting their income. The taxman cometh — they certainly don't want anyone making any untaxable income.

"The company also argued that the CRA had not shown enough evidence to prove that it "was conducting a genuine and serious inquiry." Mr. Justice Roger Hughes of the Federal Court of Canada ruled that eBay is legally obliged to turn over the information even if it is located elsewhere."

I was unaware that a Federal Court could demand company records from another country. Can they be compelled to do so?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070926.wrebay27/BNStory/Technology/home"
Security

Submission + - DHS: Hacking Electric Power Control Systems (cnn.com)

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StickyWidget writes: Researchers who launched an experimental cyber attack caused a generator to self-destruct, alarming the federal government and electrical industry about what might happen if such an attack were carried out on a larger scale. DHS acknowledged the experiment involved controlled hacking into a replica of a power plant's control system. Sources familiar with the test said researchers changed the operating cycle of the generator, sending it out of control. In a previously classified video of the test, the generator shakes and smokes as a direct result of the attack, and then stops.

"I can't say it [the vulnerability] has been eliminated. But I can say a lot of risk has been taken off the table," said Robert Jamison, acting undersecretary of DHS's National Protection and Programs Directorate.
Communications

Submission + - TMobile bans OperaMini and GoogleMaps on cells

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cshamis
cshamis writes: "TMobile has recently changed their policies which now make it impossible for customers WITH appropriate data plans AND Java-Micro-App-capable phones from running third-party network applications. You can, of course, still use the incredibly clunky and crippled built-in WAP browsers, but GoogleMaps and OperaMini are left high and dry. Would anyone care to speculate if this move is likely to RETAIN or REPEL customers when the iPhone and Cingular's accompanying liberal network policies come out this summer? http://www.gearlog.com/2007/01/tmobile_disses_oper a_says_get.php"

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