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Hackers at CCC pwned SSL certificate security, and they did it using phat stacks of SONY PlayStation 3 boxes – DAS RIGHT, A FRIGGING BEOWULF CLUSTER OF PLAYSTATION 3s! Just to make it clear, they didn’t just create a phony SSL cert, they were able to create a trusted but phony authority root [...]
Ever wondered if your coffee is actually decaf or regular? Or, just don’t trust the barista? Never wonder again… test your drinks to see if they are actually caffeinated or not with D+Caf Test Strips ($9.95 for 20).
My favorite part of this whole caffeine gadget is this quote, “studies have shown that up [...]
In getting ready for my New Years resolution… I am trying to be more positive… but like any good procrastinator… I am going to wait until after this post.
This is another case of a bad invention that made it to far. Why in the hell would anyone want a lighted garden nozzle? Maybe as [...]
Looks like NYC is going to start tinkering with LED street lights. The lights are extremely long lasting (5X a normal bulb) and much more efficient than the current bulbs in use.
The only real difference to NY’s approach, other than the fact that they are being wimps about the implementation, is that they spent more [...]
Yeah I am a Google nut, but once in a while the company that’s out to do the shite for the “Greater Good” screws the pooch. Those of you who use iGoogle homepage know what I am talking about – if you use www.google.com/ig as your landing page with all the groovy customized news, [...]
Even though most of the early registration codes have expired you can still use code RDM11000 to pre-register for free pass to Macworld Expo 2009. Enjoy the show and GET YOUR MAC ON!
Another way to keep the Americans fat… attach your dog to a scooter and let the pup do all of the work. The makers of this gadget are also attaching the dog slave strap to a trike, a skateboard, and a folding bicycle. My favorite picture is the huge Rottweiler attached to a tiny skateboard. [...]
For the cost of some fancy treadmills… you can own a mini gym hidden into a decent looking wooden cabinet. The full shebang is available for about $3,500 and includes a computer desk w/bookshelf, an armoire with treadmill, a multi-position weight bench, and chrome dumbbells. More details and pictures after the break.
For about $110 you can be the sad perverted proud owner of a “girlfriend knee pillow”. The Japanese make some of the strangest things, and apparently have the ability to manufacture their ideas into reality. Not sure who the target market for this is. Is it the guy who just can’t sleep unless he [...]
If you have ever had the desire to upgrade the camera on your iPhone… but didn’t want a bulky add-on… check this out. The folks at USBfever have a clever way to add a 0.67 Wide angle macro lens to your iPhone. First, you attach a sticker/magnetic ring around the camera hole on your [...]