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The Rotundus GroundBot

Measuring the size of about an airplane wheel, this round robot called Rotundus GroundBot is destined for ground patrol in the very near future. It’s lightweight (just 55 pounds) and virtually silent even when it’s rolling at its max speed … Continue reading

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iPad Smart Cover security flaw discovered

I always wonder how people discover little security glitches like this. While it doesn’t seem complicated to replicate, the chances of finding this out by accident seem pretty unlikely. But of course, now this is widespread knowledge. [via] 9to5 Mac … Continue reading

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Should I Change My Password

Neatorama does us all a favor and links to Should I Change My Password, a website that compiles several lists of databases which have recently been compromised and leaked to the public and gives users a quick way of finding … Continue reading

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18k gold security tag

Click to enlarge Turning ordinary objects into high-priced fashion collectibles is a tricky business. But designer Justin Gignac seems to be on top of the game. With the help of Max Steiner, Justin has made the security tag into an … Continue reading

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"Number 10" turned into a big penis by Banksy

10 Downing Street became the site of one of Banksy’s latest canvases when he somehow got passed major security hurdles to turn Number 10 — the residence of the Prime Minister — into a giant cock and balls. The apparent … Continue reading

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LaCie Rugged Safe comes with fingerprint scanner

I actually think this is pretty neat. LaCie just announced the Rugged Safe external hard drive that incorporates a fingerprint scanner (similar to those seen on some laptops) for added security. The Rugged Safe hard drives come in 500GB and … Continue reading

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