Technology
High-pitched device serves as teen repellent  Preview in Window
A wall-mounted gadget designed to drive away loiterers with a shrill, piercing noise audible only to teens and young adults is infuriating civil liberties groups and tormenting young people after being introduced into the United States.
Submitted by MSNBC Technology and Science on 4/23/2008 6:50:48 PM 6 points
Google Still Raking In the Billions  Preview in Window
Google's Q1 earnings report shows the company's profits are up 30 percent over the previous year, despite nervousness about the economy and dropping paid-click rates. Find live coverage of the conference call in Wired.com's Epicenter blog.
Submitted by Wired on 4/17/2008 5:42:13 PM 6 points
Angry wife tries divorce-by-YouTube tactic  Preview in Window
We're the YouTube Generation, living in the YouTube Era, in a YouTube World. And now we apparently have a YouTube Divorce.
Submitted by MSNBC Technology and Science on 4/15/2008 6:50:12 PM 6 points
Avoid Paying Late Fees at the Video Store  Preview in Window
Not yet a Netflix devotee? Still getting stung with late fees? Here's a simple trick that will save you a few bucks and the embarrassing stares of strangers. In Wired.com's How-To Wiki.
Submitted by Wired on 4/8/2008 7:41:44 PM 6 points
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This article describes a trick to avoid late fees on movies.  Normally I would be against this sort of thing, but I was once presented a $240 bill for two late movies from blockbuster (no I never paid it) so I say go for it.
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by zachary
on 4/8/2008
on7:58:53 PM
'Star Wars' Costume Copyfight Spreads to Britain  Preview in Window
Lucasfilm's legal battle with the British prop designer who created the classic white Stormtrooper armor continues.
Submitted by Wired on 4/7/2008 5:11:53 PM 6 points
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Storm TroopersAfter making about 1 billion dollars off of the Star Wars movies.  Lucas film has decided to sue this poor guy for selling the costumes that he designed for $3,600.   Seems like they could spend their time in better ways...
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by zachary
on 4/7/2008
on6:00:35 PM
Older Adults Shifting To Mobile Phones From Landlines (TechWeb)  Preview in Window
TechWeb - A Harris Interactive survey found that about one in seven adults uses only a cell phone, up from roughly one in 10 in 2006.
Submitted by Yahoo! Technology News on 4/5/2008 1:07:39 AM 6 points
Couple Sues Google for Posting House Pix  Preview in Window
A Pennsylvania couple sues Google Inc., saying pictures of their home on Street View violate their privacy and devalue their property. Their complaint says the street is marked "Private Road."
Submitted by Wired on 4/4/2008 9:00:13 PM 6 points
Sex and Financial Risk Linked in Brain  Preview in Window
When young men are shown erotic pictures, they are more likely to make a larger financial gamble.
Submitted by Wired on 4/4/2008 9:00:05 PM 6 points
Want to Drive in Manhattan? That'll Be $8, Please  Preview in Window
Following London's lead, the Big Apple decides the best way to address congestion and global warming is to charge people to drive in the city.
Submitted by Wired on 4/1/2008 7:00:06 PM 6 points
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A very rich city indeed.
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by zachary
on 4/1/2008
on7:57:43 PM
IS 7 points really a 4 rating?
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by zachary
on 4/1/2008
on8:05:33 PM
I think this is worth 2 points
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by anonymous
on 4/1/2008
on8:06:28 PM
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