NASA Investigates Failed Rocket Launch
Published on August 26, 2008 to MiscellaneousThe U.S. space agency and Alliant Tech Systems Inc. said they have started an investigation into the failed launch of a suborbital rocket. Read more
Former Employee Kills Three at Start-up
Published on November 17, 2008 to Business & LawA man who was laid off from a Santa Clara start-up Friday opened-fire inside the offices of his former employer, SiPort, a digital radio semiconductor developer located on Scott Boulevard. Read more
Google Announces Questions and Answers Application for Meetings
Published on September 26, 2008 to Business & LawGoogle has released another one of the company’s “20% projects” out into the wild for public use, a Q&A rating tool designed for use at company meetings. Read more
Apple's secret iPhone kill switch a step too far?
Published on August 8, 2008 to Software MiscellaneousAn iPhone enthusiast discovered a kill switch that enables Apple to wipe a malicious or unauthorized iPhone application even after it has been paid for and installed on a user's iPhone. Read more
Facebook Recieves Second Take-Down Notice in Relation to Scrabulous Application
Published on July 25, 2008 to NetworkingSome of you may remember the Scrabulous “scandal” that rocked fans’ worlds back in January. Basically you’ve got Scrabulous, an online version of a board game that, in all honesty, doesn’t see much... Read more
PC Engines Wireless Router Application Platform (WRAP) reviewed
Published on October 5, 2004 to NetworkingSometimes running Open Source firewall distros on old PCs isn't the optimum solution due to their noise, heat and size. David Cook takes a look at an embedded PC alternative that could be just the ticket for m0n0wall fans. Read more
Who Designed This Ipod Crap? The Cartoon That Says It All
Published on June 9, 2006 to Home TheaterCartoonist Jen Sorensen has captured the absurd essence of Ipod mania. Barry Gerber responds to Aaron McKenna's "scathing" attack on his Ipod column by waving her cartoon for all to see. Read more
Who Designed This Crap? Product Packaging, Where's My Chainsaw?
Published on August 9, 2006 to Desktop ComputersMobile computers and accessories are cool. However the way they're packaged is a real horror show, almost literally. With impenetrable shipping boxes and envelopes, as well as plastic blister packs sealed tighter than most tombs, it seems like vendors really don't want you to get to their products. Read more
Who Designed This Crap? The Great Ipod Scam
Published on April 3, 2006 to Home TheaterMany can no longer live without Apple's Ipods and Itunes? Some need a daily Itunes fix. Others lust after the money to be made by getting on the "I" bandwagon. Not Barry Gerber. He's fed up with Ipods and Itunes and argues the world might be a better place if they never saw the light of day. Revised 04/05/06. Read more
Who Designed This Crap? Smart Phones Stink, PDA Phones Rule
Published on May 16, 2006 to SmartphonesSmart phones are all the rage these days. Barry Gerber looks at two popular smart phones and a PDA with a built-in phone. His conclusions will surprise you and the telecoms that are making a killing every which way but straight up on smart phones. Read more




