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New camera detects objects under clothes: New camera detects objects under clothesWhy should law enforcement not be allowed to use it.?I can fully understand not allowing thermal imaging cameras pointed at your house: they could detail what you are doing in the privacy of your own home (ex: having sex, ect). But what does this camera...; Tags: Now Let, camera, New camera; Discussion threads 2008-03-11
The+%24330+IPCop%2FCopfilter+firewall+25+watt+appliance: The+%24330+IPCop%2FCopfilter+firewall+25+watt+applianceOf course not...George has spoken and his solution obviously must be better than anyone elses. Heck, why spend $99 for a solution when you can pay $300?Not necessarilyThere are lots of hidden costs associated with this product. The Dlink Device uses the MacAfee security product, with licenses for...; Tags: Firewalls, Routers & switches, Network security, SECURITY, Network technology, Now Let, IPCOP, DLink, firewall; Discussion threads 2008-02-15
"It all fits" ?: "It all fits" ?Glad to see you aren't obsessing!I'm wondering, do you do [b]anything[/b] other than think of ways that MS annoys you? :)Good article, MurphBut don't expect any recompense from Redmond this month, I can tell you.(just kidding, not suggesting that you DID expect anything from Redmond)The other piece.Who...; Tags: Apple Inc., Now Let, Microsoft Corp., Kyoto; Discussion threads 2007-12-03
FCC backs away from cable regulation plan: FCC backs away from cable regulation plancompetitive industry???[i]Beyond doubts over the data, many Republicans, including lawmakers who have written to the FCC, have fundamental objections to imposing new federal regulations on an industry they say is competitive.[/i]These guys must get lots of bribes to say with a straight face that...; Tags: Network technology, Now Let, cable monopoly, cable industry, cable, FCC; Discussion threads 2007-11-28
Apple admits to 'misleading' Leopard firewall settings: Apple admits to 'misleading' Leopard firewall settingsDoes not computer. AAAAAARRRRGHHHH!!!!![i]Apple has fessed up to at least three serious design weaknesses in the new application-based firewall that ships with Mac OS X Leopard.[/i]But, but, but, I posted and I posted and I posted about how Leopard was perfect and secure and...; Tags: Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, Now Let, Microsoft Windows Vista, firewall, Apple Inc., Leopard; Discussion threads 2007-11-15

AT&T DSL setup hell - where did my public IP go?: AT&T DSL setup hell - where did my public IP go?I had ....Heard that AT&T had started doing this. Which is WHY from Time to time my HOME DSL stuff fails, never checked it for Private IP address assignment though. Next time I will.Thanks George ...Advanced Applications?'but that put you...; Tags: Modems, Network technology, NETWORKING, Broadband Internet, PPPoE, modem, IP, public IP, DMZ, AT&T Corp., DSL, router; Discussion threads 2007-10-25
Bush and planet Earth, any overlap?: Bush and planet Earth, any overlap?Typical...lazy and not motivated because it's not going to make him and his crony stooge friends oodles of money. I don't like that jack@ss one bit. But the replacements aren't much better.Also his arrogance is astounding! No wonder we are currently the most hated nation...; Tags: WTF, Now Let, overlap; Discussion threads 2007-09-28
Europe's new 'monopoly' tariff on Microsoft bypasses WTO: Europe's new 'monopoly' tariff on Microsoft bypasses WTOSOX applies to all companies, not just targeted at Europe"Stick to the subjects you actually have knowledge about."I'll tell you what: We won't censor you and you don't get to silence me. You're getting a lot nastier these days behind the anonymity...; Tags: Free trade, Regulations, Now Let, Adobe PDF, World Trade Organization, tariff, Microsoft Corp., Sarbanes-Oxley Act; Discussion threads 2007-09-26
TJX. Un-answered questions.: Repercussions from the biggest reported data breach incident in history are still being felt. Last month's arrest of a dealer in stolen credit cards in Istanbul is just one example of how information stolen from TJX Companies is still being used by criminals. As I prepare for a talk...; Tags: Security, Breach, Credit Card, Arrest, Florida, TJX, Richard Stiennon; Blog posts 2007-09-09
Poll: Are iPhone-AT&T unlock software, hacks, good things?: By now, you may know that:Last week, a 17 year-old kid published a hack-fest on his blog instructing how to unlock the iPhone from its five-year AT&T lockup;And over the weekend, iPhoneUnlocking.com and its UniquePhones team decided not to offer a downloadable utility that would accomplish this same task. They...; Tags: Software, Apple iPhone, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2007-08-27
Inserting your virtual copy in a game: French researchers have developed a new system to enable users to insert virtual copies of themselves into video games or on the Web. This system combines high performance video acquisition, computation and graphics rendering. It was introduced last week at SIGGRAPH 2007. This system is called GrImage (for 'grid' and...; Tags: Game, Acquisition, Avatar, Scientist, Video Camera, Video, Camera, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2007-08-18
A replacement for the good old stethoscope?: According to BusinessWeek, an Israeli startup, aptly named Deep Breeze, has developed a high-tech replacement for the 200-year-old stethoscope. This noninvasive device can draw in seconds an image of your lungs by listening to its vibrations. The Vibration Response Imaging VRI system could already be used in Israel, in Europe...; Tags: U.S., FDA, BusinessWeek, Israel, Vibration, Image, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2007-08-08
Telepresence gains traction; Is your network ready?: Can your network really handle unified communications and video intensive video applications like telepresence?That question is one you should be asking yourself after Cisco's fourth quarter earnings conference call. Cisco reported net income of $1.9 billion, or 31 cents a share, on revenue of $9.4 billion for its fiscal fourth...; Tags: John Chambers, Network, Video, Cisco Systems Inc., CEO, Video Application, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-08-08
Want to make some extra money?: Google is looking to pay out some very decent commissions to Americans that become "Google Business Referral Representatives". How much are they looking to spend? Well, up to $10 dollars for each business identified. It's not hard work either -- pull up to a business, take some...; Tags: Google Inc., Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2007-08-06
Hydrogen turbines generate clean electricity: The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory LBL has developed near-zero-emission gas turbines using pure hydrogen as a fuel. But because this LSI (low-swirl injector) technology also can use other fuels, it has the potential to help eliminate millions of tons of carbon dioxide and thousands of tons of nitrous oxides NOx...; Tags: Turbine, Burner, Adobe PDF, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2007-08-03
How to carry a telescope: Obviously, it depends on its size. But here I'm speaking about the ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) which will be fully operational in 2012 and will be composed initially of 66 high-precision telescopes. These 12-meter submillimeter quality antennas will weigh about 115 tons and be installed at an altitude of...; Tags: Space &, Aerospace, Science &, Nature, Engineering &, Innovation; Blog posts 2007-07-31
A very robust 50-atom-thick nanosheet: A team of U.S. scientists has discovered that by tightly packing molecules, they could obtain nanothin sheets of materials showing surprising strength. As one enthusiast researcher says, "It's an amazing little marvel." The team adds that "even when suspended over a tiny hole and poked with an ultrafine tip, the...; Tags: Science &, Nature, Nanotechnology, Engineering &, Innovation; Blog posts 2007-07-30
Inside scoop: iPhone's touchscreen keypad kinda sucks: Inside scoop: iPhone's touchscreen keypad kinda sucksFUDThis is just a FUD-fest against the iPhone by people who have invested a lot of money and time sticking keyboards on cell phones.Moving to Ludicrious speed...One guy can not use his thumbs... did he use his thumbs only 10 years ago on a...; Tags: Keyboards, job, Now Let, Apple iPhone, keyboard, Nokia N800, touch screen; Discussion threads 2007-06-25
Microsoft to expand Fargo operations: Microsoft to expand Fargo operationsMicrosoft to expand Fargo operationsIts nice to see a company like Microsoft try to build an economy in lesser known places. The city of Fargo is going to be overwhelmed with Microsoft expanding to provide more jobs and boost the economy in that area. ...; Tags: Now Let, Fargo, Microsoft Corp., Fargo operation; Discussion threads 2007-05-22
Stargates and time travel: Stargates and time travelAnother angle.Let's say for a moment that the wormhole thing isn't workable and that the speed of light really is a drop dead barrier to travel. So advanced civilizations could communicate but not visit. Now, let's further assume that they do in fact use electro-magnetic...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Games, Now Let, SETI, radio, civilization; Discussion threads 2007-05-18