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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."

2 of 305 comments (clear)

  1. Re:No, but.. by dtfinch · · Score: 0, Redundant

    All it is is white text on a very bright background. Is that too hard to read?

  2. Re:Mod parent down! by mikael · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Or it.slashdot.org

    Does the web page have to look like a document laser printed with an empty toner cartridge?

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