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Did Your Code Ever Make Anyone Deaf?

Posted by michael on from the CAN-YOU-HEAR-ME-NOW dept.

theodp writes "Siemens AG anticipates additional costs from a software problem with new mobile phones that has led retailers to suspend sales. Five models of its new 65 series can emit a piercing melody into users' ears if the battery fails during a call, causing hearing damage in extreme cases, according to a statement."

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  1. Re:Debsux by sakura+the+mc · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    agreed

  2. Totally OT, but.... by hot_Karls_bad_cavern · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    i normally rip on Michael for posting crap, but looking back over tonight he's done a fair job of picking good stories. i should probably post this on my own journal, but felt i'd make it public-like.

    Seriously, nice track of stories tonight. Mod OT if you like, but i needed to post for the record (i'm not an ass). Fair is fair, Michael, you did alright by tonight. Peace, bro.