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Augmented Reality Eyepatches Will Probably Lead To Super Pirates

The excitement for Google’s Project Glass has been lukewarm at best, but apparently there are at least a few technophiles out there excited for the technology. Like Gregory McRoberts, who apparently couldn’t wait for Google to finish its augmented reality specs, so he designed his own that’s worn like an eyepatch.


High-Power Hose Security System Will Soak Pirates Into Submission

In a continued effort to prevent ocean-bound ships from being attacked and overtaken by pirates, a pair of Japanese companies have developed what they’re calling the Anti-Piracy Curtain. It uses high-powered water jets and flailing hoses to intimidate would-be attackers.



When Fighting Pirates, It’s Best To Store Your Guns In Floating Armouries

So how do private security firms do it without getting hamstrung by weapons import restrictions and international treaties? They keep their weapons aboard armoured barges in international waters of course.


8 Gadgets To Transform Yourself Into A Pirate

YAAAAAAAR, YESTERDAY BE TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY, YE OLDE, FESTERING WENCH! AS SUCH, I WILL SHOUT ALL ME RANTINGS AND YOU’LL LIKE IT. IF THOU EVER HOPES TO GET SOME SEA LEGS, YOU’D BEST HEED THIS LIST.


Archaeologists Believe They’ve Found Captain Morgan’s Shipwreck

Yes, THAT Captain Morgan. He was real, and he was a real, ruthless pirate. Archaeologists now believe that they’ve discovered his 440-year-old ship sunk off the coast of Panama. The liquor company even went along for the ride.


Remote Control Helicopter Packs Taser Weapons

You thought the semi-auto shotgun taser was scary? Ha! Have fun avoiding a nice zapping with the Shadowhawk, a 2m mini-copter that shoots stun batons at bad guys. Or shotgun shells and grenades.


US Navy Thinks They Can Predict Where Pirate Attacks Will Happen

Let us not forget pirates still exist. In fact, SEAL Team Six exterminated a pack of Somali pirates a couple years back. And because they’re still a threat, the US Navy developed advanced software that flags high risk pirate attack zones.


Study: 70% Of Danes Don’t Have A Problem With Piracy

A Danish study has determined that a majority of people living there don’t give a rats about piracy, even as Hollywood continues to try and win the war against pirates by bringing individuals and more recently, ISPs to court.


EFA Congratulates iiNet On Positive Court Judgement: Australian Law Precedent Achieved

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has posted some interesting thoughts on today’s iiNet court appeal. The volunteer run organisation have congratulated Australia’s second largest DSL provider for keeping up the fight in a candid editorial,as posted on their website today.


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