I don’t know how they did it, but an eagle-eyed Walmart cashier in Lexington, Kentucky somehow managed to foil Michael Anthony Fuller’s attempt to pay for a purchase with a $US1 million bill he made. More »
Pigs are still notably unpopular, but Rovio’s CEO is notably not fussed by dodgy Chinese counterfeiters producing fake Angry Birds gear. More »
With an official investigation now underway, the party may soon be over for those expertly crafted fake Apple Stores over in China. More »
Sure, you could always wait for Apple to release its first netbook (if they actually do). But over here in China, when we want something bad enough, we go and make it ourselves.
I was never interested in the Sarah Connor Chronicles series, but after I saw the back cover for this fake DVD at my local pirated movie shop, I felt like I had to buy it.
The next time some tough guy on the street tries to pressure you into buying cheap Christmas bulbs JUST SAY NO! Apparently, the market for counterfeit holiday decorations is increasing at an alarming pace—and these lights can pose serious safety hazards. They may try and sucker you in by saying things like “this is the real deal” and “come on man, don’t you want your house to look like the Grizwold’s for only $US5?” But be warned—this lifestyle isn’t “cool” or “glamorous.”
Hell, we can barely say the name (or tell time), but we understand the reason for all the security features this puppy boasts as part of a multi-faceted effort to deter counterfeiters. For anywhere between $US12,000 to the aforementioned $US60k, owners can customise their Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’Ile with 400 styles and deterrents, like the embedded invisible ink plastic slips that are placed beneath the watch face (see: the little sun between the 1 and 2 above). If that sounds familiar, it’s because some of the same techniques are used in paper currency.
