Fancy building a computer case that looks like an atomic bomb? Well, you’re in luck. Bit-Tech, an independent hardware review and PC modification site in the UK, has conjured a Project WMD that allows you to break free of the boxy design of traditional computer cases. Worried about the complexity of such an undertaking? Fear… Read More: Weapons of Mass Distraction? »
It seems that virus writers have created a Trojan that, in addition to harvesting data, deletes illicit files such as warez and porn from infected machines. Called “Erazer-A” (how appropriate!), the malware spreads across P2P networks, where it poses as useful program files. If executed, it scours folders used for P2P applications and erases matching… Read More: Is this a virus or what? »
“Retrenchment is good for Singapore. If there is no retrenchments, then I worry.” – SM Goh “The opposition’s plans to ‘give and give’ will lead to Singaporeans having to pay higher taxes in order to foot the bill.” – then DPM Lee at a rally in Tampines, in 2001. “$2.6b ‘Progress Package’ for lower-income groups,… Read More: Mindboggling quotes by politicians in Singapore »
So, the Manila city council has passed a resolution banning “The Da Vinci Code” in all cinemas in the city because the movie “is undoubtedly offensive and contrary to established religious beliefs which cannot take precedence over the right of the persons involved in the film to freedom of expression.” In a phone interview with… Read More: The Da Vinci choked »
So, Creative finally sued Apple for alleged patent infringement. But why the wait? After all, the Singapore company received a patent for its Zen music player on 9 August 2005 and has been threatening to sue Apple ever since. Well, here are some conspiracy theories. Either way, it shows how creative a sore loser can… Read More: Is Creative creative? »
Amazingly, some companies just don’t seem to get it. Many maintain that “customers come first”, but their actions indicated otherwise. Dutch electronics giant Philips is one of them. According to The Register, Philips is attempting to patent a technique that would prevent viewers from skipping through ads embedded within recorded programmes or even channel surfing… Read More: The advert enforcer »