So the story goes this George Castro guy who may or may not be an employee of Columbia U. finds a loophole in the school's accounts-payable system. He then wasted no time setting up a dummy account in his name, thus allowing him to siphon $4 million in just two months. … [Read more...] about Cybercriminal Hacks Columbia U. Account, Steals Millions
CrApple Store Blog Shuts Down
Remember the CrApple Blog from a few days back? It's gone, folks. … [Read more...] about CrApple Store Blog Shuts Down
MDMouse Looks Kooky But Checks Blood Pressure Real Good
Boys and girls, what we have here is a simple case of USB optical mouse plus sphygmomanometer equals MDMouse. … [Read more...] about MDMouse Looks Kooky But Checks Blood Pressure Real Good
Peter Jackson To Film The Hobbit Using Custom-Built Red Epic Cams
At long last, the beloved prequel to Tolkien's LOTR is finally getting its own two-part film treatment. Shooting starts next year and Peter Jackson has a batch of 30 new cameras to realize his 3D vision for The Hobbit. … [Read more...] about Peter Jackson To Film The Hobbit Using Custom-Built Red Epic Cams
Super Strong Spring Tires Win R&D Award
The next time an astronaut is driving a vehicle moving on these tires he should quip "Look Ma, no air!" Rightly so, because these ultra rugged wire tires are exactly that—made of woven wire. Wire springs to be specific. Layers and layers of springs designed to withstand the most extreme … [Read more...] about Super Strong Spring Tires Win R&D Award
Boeing Bent On Mass-Producing Super Efficient Solar Cells
All the hoopla surrounding solar cells these days revolve around a single capability: conversion rates. So here comes Spectrolab, a Boeing subsidiary, claiming their latest C3MJ+ solar cells have an average conversion efficiency of 39.2%. … [Read more...] about Boeing Bent On Mass-Producing Super Efficient Solar Cells
Say Hello To The Strangest Bottle Opener Ever
It's actually an odd sculpture that can pop open a beer bottle in no time. … [Read more...] about Say Hello To The Strangest Bottle Opener Ever
Disgruntled Apple Employee Rants On Hilarious Anti-Apple Blog
There are more than just a few sidesplitting nuggets of venomous contempt found at the CrApple Store blog. … [Read more...] about Disgruntled Apple Employee Rants On Hilarious Anti-Apple Blog
What The Heck is A Quantum Hard Drive?
It's the future, boys and girls, and when it becomes commercially viable expect the world of computers to take the next big evolutionary step forward. … [Read more...] about What The Heck is A Quantum Hard Drive?
One Can Of A Vague Sense Of Unease, Please
If you're the type who wants a little more cheek in canned goods and other household items, then better shop at Hoxton Monster Supply one of these days. We're not exactly sure what the above tastes like—or if there's anything inside it at all—but the entire effect and old-world charm (say, late … [Read more...] about One Can Of A Vague Sense Of Unease, Please
Bondi Digital Unveils Eye-Popping Playboy HDD
Not just an HDD bearing the iconic bunny logo, but a digital archive of every Playboy magazine published since 1953. … [Read more...] about Bondi Digital Unveils Eye-Popping Playboy HDD
Microsoft Have A Touchscreen Keyboard In The Works
Reports have confirmed Microsoft's quest for the ultimate touchscreen keyboard thanks to a November 25 patent application. Unlike Acer, Nokia, and a bunch of others who've tried, Microsoft intends to create a newfangled typing interface that actually has texture. Tall order, you say? … [Read more...] about Microsoft Have A Touchscreen Keyboard In The Works
