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  1. Good work. on Reverse Engineering a Missile Launcher Toy's Interface · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now you need to incorporate webcam target recognition and create an automated firing application.

    You could call it "Skynet".

  2. Doubtful on IBM Files Patent For Bullet-Dodging Bionic Armor · · Score: 1

    I suppose it can hear the sound of the sniper's finger tendon tightening?

    So: 1x sniper 1x bionic body armour outfit 1x high calibre sniper rifle I don't know, it sounds like a really expensive way to lose weight when you can just get one of those things for around your waist.

  3. Re:Copyright can't trump OWNERSHIP on Apple Claims That Jail-Breaking Is Illegal · · Score: 1

    As I understand it, the argument is that Apple's software is like a commodity, or "information currency" if you like, in the same way that gold is a commodity. They keep their actual software, like the banks keep the actual gold, but issue a "bank note" (which is just a promisory note) in the form of a user licence. The "jailbreaking is illegal" claim is therefore that transferring/changing their software is tantamount to defacing currency (which is illegal).

  4. Re:except it's no longer mobile. on Samsung Releases Solar-Powered Phone · · Score: 1

    You have to buy a car? that's not very good for the environment...

    It's a great idea, and I like the look of it. I think I prefer having a separate solar charger though, so I wouldn't have to remember to leave it out in daylight. Besides, if it's separate from the phone you could incorporate a wind-up facility, which would be incredibly useful, especially living where I do in the land of snow and ice (England).