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Comment The new sharp pannels (Score 1) 157

Sharp has come up with panels which uses IGZO oxide semiconductors and UV2A x 3 photo-alignment technology giving out a whooping 1280 x 800 pixel resolution on a 7-inch screen. They also claim to have a 90% power reduction from standard LCD panels. Well with that, I don't see any point in what Pixel Qi is doing.

Submission + - Crime fighting armored glove. (popsci.com)

kyuubi1 writes: Seven years and 30 prototypes later, Brown has come up with an armored glove named The BodyGuard which he believes will save lives. The breathable glove weighs less than three pounds and is encased by a hard shell that extends across the forearm. A pull pin preps the stunner (generated by four electrodes on the wrist), and a button at the palm activates it. Similar buttons trigger the laser pointer, video camera and flashlight.
Encryption

Encrypt Your Smartphone — Or Else 304

pin0chet writes "Modern smartphones contain ever-increasing volumes of our private personal data — from text messages to images to emails — yet many smartphone security features can easily be circumvented by thieves or police officers equipped with off-the-shelf forensics equipment. Worse, thanks to a recent California Supreme Court ruling, police officers may be able to search your smartphone for hours without a warrant if you're arrested for any reason. Ars Technica has an article exploring the legal issues surrounding cell phone searches and explaining how you can safeguard your smartphone from the prying eyes of law enforcement officers."
Programming

Should Younger Developers Be Paid More? 785

jammag writes "A project manager describes facing an upset senior developer who learned that a new hire — a fresh college grad — would be making 30 percent more than him. The reason: the new grad knew a hot emerging technology that a client wanted. Yes, the senior coder was majorly pissed off. But with the constant upheaval in new technology, this situation is almost unavoidable — or is it? And at any rate, is it fair?"

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