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Insidious Worm Makes Unauthorized Purchases When Computer User Is Drunk 02.08.10

Computer experts say individuals with upcoming bachelor parties or afterwork get-togethers are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks resulting in fraudulent late-night purchases. more»

New Device Desirable, Old Device Undesirable 12.03.09

SEATTLE—"The new device is an improvement over the old device, making it more attractive for purchase by all Americans," said Thomas Wakefield, a spokesperson for the large conglomerate that manufactures the new device. "The old device is no longer sufficient. Consumers should no longer have any use or longing for the old device." more»

Ultra-Realistic Modern Warfare Game Features Awaiting Orders, Repairing Trucks 11.10.09

Designers say the new game explores the endless paperwork, routine patrolling a modern day soldier endures in photorealistic detail. more»

Google Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy By Moving To Remote Village 08.11.09

Web users who choose to move to the desolate village are guaranteed an environment free from Google products and natural light from the sun. more»

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Tech Tips

ISSUE 47•49 | 12.09.11 | Tips

Much like wine, the second cheapest option is usually the best. Getting a portable hard drive is easier and cheaper than ever, but how much would you pay if all your precious photos and e-mail fell into the wrong hands? Certainly seems worth at least thr... more»
Ask The Online Reviews Of A New Tex-Mex Restaurant

ISSUE 45•45 | 11.05.09 | Advice

Dear The Online Reviews Of A New Tex-Mex Restaurant, For the past six weeks, my husband and I have been remodeling our master... more»
Experts Agree Giant, Razor-Clawed Bioengineered Crabs Pose No Threat

ISSUE 45•11 | 03.11.09 | In The Know

Panelists dismiss the notion that something could go wrong with the 75-foot-tall crabs that shoot acid from their mouths. more»
Sony Releases New Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn't Fucking Work

ISSUE 45•07 | 02.09.09 | Tech Trends

Our Tech Trends reporter looks at the new gizmo Sony promises will revolutionize the way consumers become infuriated by goddamn blinking TV box things. more»
Facebook Friend Apparently Dead Now

ISSUE 45•03 | 01.15.09 | News in Brief

KANSAS CITY, MO—While checking his news feed for updates on the 438 people in his extended network Monday night, Tom Allessandro, 24,... more»
Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

ISSUE 45•02 | 01.05.09 | Tech Trends

The MacBook Wheel lets consumers accomplish everyday tasks like typing with just a few dozen spins and clicks of a wheel. more»
New Portable Sewing Machine Lets Sweatshop Employees Work On The Go

ISSUE 44•50 | 12.08.08 | Newsroom

From our Bangladesh channel: The Smart Stitch is being hailed as a revolutionary garment factory that fits in the palm of your hand. more»
New Robot Salesman Practically Sells Itself

ISSUE 44•46 | 11.15.08 | Radio News
YouTube Contest Challenges Users To Make A 'Good' Video

ISSUE 44•46 | 11.10.08 | Tech Trends

YouTube is offering a cash prize to the first user to upload a video with a shred of originality or artistic merit. more»
Microsoft Ad Campaign Crashing Nation's Televisions

ISSUE 44•44 | 10.27.08 | News

WASHINGTON—Many television owners were left with no other option than to manually restart their devices by unplugging and then plugging them back in. more»
China Launches First Willing Manned Mission Into Space

ISSUE 44•40 | 10.01.08 | Newsroom

Chinese gathered to see Zhang Tong, the first Chinese man to go into space without being chained inside the rocket. more»
Internet Explorer Makes Desperate Overture To Become Default Browser

ISSUE 46•52 ISSUE 44•39 | 09.26.08 | News in Brief

NASHVILLE, TN—After months of futile entreaties to upgrade to its latest version, web browser Internet Explorer made a last-ditch proposal... more»
Local Idiot To Post Comment On Internet

ISSUE 44•32 | 08.06.08 | News

HAZEL PARK, MI—Brandon Mylenek insisted his video comment would defy the laws of logic and grammar, and allege several elements of the clip as homosexual in nature. more»
Hewlett-Packard Introduces New Soup-Resistant Laptop

ISSUE 44•30 | 07.24.08 | Radio News
Samsung To Offer iPhone Rival

ISSUE 44•24 | 06.11.08 | American Voices

The day Apple announced its new 3G iPhone, Samsung unveiled a Windows-based touchscreen phone. What do you think? more»
'Warcraft' Sequel Lets Gamers Play A Character Playing 'Warcraft'

ISSUE 44•24 | 06.10.08 | Tech Trends

World Of World Of Warcraft's amazing level of detail makes players feel like they are actually in a cramped, dark apartment playing World Of Warcraft. more»
CGI Team Creates Realistic Oscar For Michael Bay

ISSUE 44•08 | 02.20.08 | News

LOS ANGELES—A crew of nearly 200 technicians working on a 15,000-square-foot soundstage was required to realize the director’s wildly imaginative fantasy world. more»
Area Dad Will Only Watch Things In HD

ISSUE 44•08 | 02.19.08 | News in Brief

SHELTON, CT—According to family members, ever since area father Gerry DiCenzo purchased a 52-inch HD LCD television last month, he has refused... more»
U.S. Navy Creates Cool New 'Ping' Sound

ISSUE 46•26 ISSUE 44•07 | 02.14.08 | News in Brief

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Navy announced Monday that field tests of a cool new "ping" sound, a $3 billion project in development since the Cold War,... more»
Online Dating Helping Pathetic Women Get Their Hopes Crushed More Efficiently

ISSUE 44•07 | 02.12.08 | Newsroom

Websites like Match.com allow sad, lonely women all over the country to invite pain and rejection into their lives with just a few clicks of the mouse. more»
In The Know: Are We Giving The Robots That Run Our Society Too Much Power?

ISSUE 44•02 | 01.09.08 | In The Know

Panelists discuss whether controversial decisions by the Robot Congress and President Executron indicate robots have too much control over our lives. more»
Poll: Bullshit Is Most Important Issue For 2008 Voters

ISSUE 43•42 | 01.02.08 | Newsroom

For a majority of likely voters, meaningless bullshit will be the most important factor in deciding who they will vote for in 2008. more»
In The Know: Is The Government Spying On Paranoid Schizophrenics Enough?

ISSUE 43•42 | 10.18.07 | In The Know

Panelists discuss ways to care for the nation's paranoid schizophrenics, such as hiding cameras in their homes or audio transmitters in their ears. more»
Date Of Apple Backlash Set For March 21, 2008

ISSUE 43•40 | 10.03.07 | News in Brief

NEW YORK—In the face of Apple, Inc.'s 3- billionth iTunes sale and soaring stock price, some Wall Street forecasters are predicting that... more»
Scientists Ask Congress To Fund $50 Billion Science Thing

ISSUE 46•52 ISSUE 43•39 | 09.28.07 | News

WASHINGTON, DC— "I agree we need this scientific apparatus, because, in the end, science is more important than it is unimportant," Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) said. more»

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Insidious Worm Makes Unauthorized Purchases When Computer User Is Drunk 02.08.10

New Device Desirable, Old Device Undesirable 12.03.09

Ultra-Realistic Modern Warfare Game Features Awaiting Orders, Repairing Trucks 11.10.09

Google Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy By Moving To Remote Village 08.11.09

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Ask The Online Reviews Of A New Tex-Mex Restaurant

Experts Agree Giant, Razor-Clawed Bioengineered Crabs Pose No Threat

Sony Releases New Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn't Fucking Work

Facebook Friend Apparently Dead Now

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

New Portable Sewing Machine Lets Sweatshop Employees Work On The Go

New Robot Salesman Practically Sells Itself

YouTube Contest Challenges Users To Make A 'Good' Video

Microsoft Ad Campaign Crashing Nation's Televisions

China Launches First Willing Manned Mission Into Space

Internet Explorer Makes Desperate Overture To Become Default Browser

Local Idiot To Post Comment On Internet

Hewlett-Packard Introduces New Soup-Resistant Laptop

Samsung To Offer iPhone Rival

'Warcraft' Sequel Lets Gamers Play A Character Playing 'Warcraft'

CGI Team Creates Realistic Oscar For Michael Bay

Area Dad Will Only Watch Things In HD

U.S. Navy Creates Cool New 'Ping' Sound

Online Dating Helping Pathetic Women Get Their Hopes Crushed More Efficiently

In The Know: Are We Giving The Robots That Run Our Society Too Much Power?

Poll: Bullshit Is Most Important Issue For 2008 Voters

In The Know: Is The Government Spying On Paranoid Schizophrenics Enough?

Date Of Apple Backlash Set For March 21, 2008

Scientists Ask Congress To Fund $50 Billion Science Thing

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