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Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device (AP)

In this July 30, 2010 photo, hacker Chris Paget sets up a long range RFID reading devise at the DefCon hacker conference in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)AP - A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.


Japan mobile phone makers to roll out 'augmented reality' (AFP)

An employee of Japan's second largest mobile communicator KDDI displays the prototype model of an AFP - The "Terminator" had it, US fighter pilots use it and it's the next hot feature on Japanese smartphones -- "augmented reality" which peppers the world around you with useful bits of information.


Hacker Snoops on GSM Cell Phones in Demo (PC World)
PC World - Despite concerns that federal authorities might fine or arrest him, hacker Chris Paget went ahead with a live demonstration of mobile phone interception at the Defcon hacking conference Saturday.

OWC’s service adds eSATA port to new 27-inch iMac (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - For whatever reason, Apple refuses to outfit a Mac with readily-accessible eSATA ports. The company seems to think that FireWire and USB are enough for external devices.

The Macalope Weekly: They're on to us! (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Look out, Apple fans! Stunning new research shows not only what jerks we are but how we’re also just one big cult. What’s next? Will they figure out the recipe to our fantastic peach cobbler?! Not only that, one silly pundit has advice for Google on how to finish the iPhone once and for all. How did they figure all this out in one week?!

Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device

In this July 30, 2010 photo, hacker Chris Paget sets up a long range RFID reading device at the DefCon hacker conference in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.




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Mobile phone - Telephone tapping - Computer security - Science and Technology - Cell Phones

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW!

Hey you! Don't be blind to your Facebook privacy settings! Adjust them now! Do it! Do as I say! Obey me!If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information.




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Facebook - Privacy - Social network - Online Communities - Security

3-D brain model could revolutionize neurology

A 3-D model of a region of the cerebellum which takes MRI data, pictures of stained neurons and theoretical diagrams of brain circuitry and presents them in a way that scientists, doctors and 3-D animators can digest in a unified way.Researchers are showing how a complete 3-D model of the brain could spark a new era in neurological research.




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Neurology - Research - Health - Medicine - Medical Specialties

Internet 'key holders' are insurance against cyber attack
In a move that seems inspired by "The Lord of the Rings," seven "keys" have been handed out to a trusted circle of people who might get called upon to "save" the Internet in the aftermath of a cyber attack.

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Lord of the Rings - United State - Cyberwarfare - September 11 2001 - Terrorism

Barnes & Noble's Nook gets its own boutique

In order to promote its Nook e-book reader and compete with Amazon's Kindle, Barnes & Noble is creating 1,000-square-foot Nook Boutiques in its stores. The first, shown here, is at a Barnes & Noble store in Livingston, N.J.Barnes & Noble said Friday it's creating boutiques within its stores for its Nook e-reader to "showcase" the digital device, software and accessories.




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Barnes & Noble - nook - E-book - Business - Readers

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