Such is the conclusion of our resident gaming geek, who says it’s not even close: Sony will obliterate Microsoft in a battle for the gamers of the future. (via Techland)
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Does the Internet Need a ‘Kill Switch’?
A proposed bill could effectively give the president an Internet “kill switch.”
Killer Space Rocks: America’s Interstellar Defense Shield
The end of the world is coming but we’re prepared for it.
How Kevin Costner Went From Fish-Man to Oil Spill Expert
In his magnum opus Waterworld, Kevin Costner’s character is introduced peeing into a machine that turns human urine into drinkable water. Now Costner has revealed that for the past 15 years he has been working on a similar …
iProblem: Apple Struggles With iPhone 4 Pre-Orders
People love their iPhones – a little too much, in turns out. With iPhone 4 mania spiking Tuesday, Apple temporarily disconnected some callers who were trying to pre-order the newest generation of the smart phone.
Hackers: iPad Has More Security Holes
A day after AT&T fessed up to its iPad 3G customers about a security breach, the hacker group that exploited the initial security problems claims more tricks are possible. (Via CNNMoney).
Hong Kong’s New Facebook for the Dead
Thanks to a new social networking site in Hong Kong you don’t need to put much effort into having an online presence — you don’t even need to be alive. In fact, that’s the point.
Japan Deploys First Solar Sail in Space
Could it usher in a new era of space propulsion?
Will T-Mobile Be the Next iPhone Carrier?
One analyst sees Verizon falling short in its bid to become the first non-AT&T option. And no, it’s not because Charles Barkley’s momma decided to finally pick up the phone.
Quotes: Twitter User on Google Background Change
If Apple ran Google.com, they would’ve never added a background image. They would’ve made the white background whiter.
— JAYFANELLI, tweeting about Google’s one-day background change. (via Twitter)
Why Does Google Have a Background?
The search engine is looking a bit more colorful today.
A 3G Security Slipup Involving the iPad Masses?
Gawker reports that a web security group has discovered some holes in AT&T’s network, exposing iPad owners’ personal information to the masses. The reported number of users affected is 114,000, and several famous names are on …