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Comment Re:Scorpion did it... (Score 1) 126

Please stop abusing apostrophes. More than one Nazi are called Nazis. An apostrophe is used when replacing bits like in a contraction (e.g. do not = don't). It is also used for a possessive, e.g. "the Nazi's super weapon was super". Try to remember: don't add an apostrophe unless you have a good reason. To make a plural, just add an S. Anyway, I just had to write this, I'm not even going to post it, it was just lethargic to say something. I don't want to be "that guy", the Grammar Nazi. I don't expect everyone to write perfectly, especially in a silly online forum, but it just really makes it hard to read. I'm sure this post is not perfect either, I'm just hopefully trying help someone write in a less annoying way. See also: http://www.angryflower.com/bob...

Comment Re:Well, let's face it ... (Score 1) 390

This is the first real opportunity to get a feeling for whether childhood dreams will be crushed or Disney, with the help of...

and then

breath new life

I think a comma after crushed would have helped. It took me too long to parse that sentence (even after pausing to breath). Anyway, aside from my grammar complaints in the summary, I haven't much to say about this. We'll see how it turns out.

Comment As long as there is a sensible failure mode (Score 1) 231

I really like the idea of abstracting the console to the point where I can customize/control my interface with the car's computers. I'd like to be able to connect my own control device (tablet, bluetooth handset, mp3 player, GPS, ...) to enhance the driving experience. However, the CAR needs basic built in controls to turn OFF all non-essential options and simply drive, especially if an input device/accessory FAILS. If done properly, with open connectivity standards, this is a great trend. There's the problem though: too much integration without open connectivity standards. Cars' computer systems are becoming powerful. They need to be treated like any other advanced tech resource. Think: Security, connectivity standards and graceful failure modes. Happy V-day, btw!
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Company Invents Electronic Underpants 110

theodp writes "SIMsystem have created the world's first electric underpants that let you know that you've got issues by texting. Incontinence issues, to be more precise. The new-and-improved skivvies come equipped with a sensor strip that alerts caregivers to wetness via text message. From the technology summary: 'The SIMbox, when fitted into the individual resident's stretchpants (SIMpants), transmits sensor readings from the SIMstrip in the SIMpad® over a wireless network to the SIMserver. The SIMsystemManager software running on the SIMserver then detects key information about continence events and determines when to alert care staff about an event requiring attention.' So, who's going to start an open source project?"

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