We receive lots of moronic emails daily, but this description of the “Obama Basher” — an electronic disc you punch for whatever reason — is perhaps the bottom of the bucket. Oh, idiotic plastic thing, let us count the ways you’re dumb. More »
So, in 2006, Virginian senate candidate George Allen made a pretty-racist comment about an Indian, camera-toting rep from his rival’s campaign, calling him “Macaca” and “welcoming” him to America. Like an asshole! Media outrage popped—as did a Wiki-war. More »
What goes on under the hood at Wolfram Alpha is a mystery to my simple mind, but after seeing the results of this search, I hope whatever it is gets an overhaul quickly.
We love the modular equipment from Bug Labs, but this patent from Microsoft takes the enthusiasm of interchangeable tech and cranks up the practicality. In a long, somewhat convoluted patent application, Microsoft pitches a modular GPS system. But through their explanation, the device becomes increasingly complicated, including “two-way cellular communications” across a “voice network” and a “wireless modem and digital camera.” Through the modular arrangement, the “base unit realises reduced bulk and complexity.” Ultimately, we’re left with a really geeky piece of tech for which we’ll always be losing a piece between the seats. [Patent via Unwired View]
