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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.
The Navy’s LIDAR-Equipped UAV Helo Hunts Pirates, Not Speeders
When it’s not busting cocaine smugglers or helping overthrow dictators, the Navy’s MQ-8B Fire Scout UAV will soon hunt for pirates. With lasers.
8 Gadgets To Transform Yourself Into A Pirate
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
US Navy Thinks They Can Predict Where Pirate Attacks Will Happen
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.























