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$3 Microscope Plugs into Cell Phones

This is not really a microscope This thing isn't a general-purpose microscope. It's a device for counting blood cells. Calling it a "microscope"... (read full comment)  

Posted on May 12, 2010 at 10:42 AM EDT

Weakened Algorithm Threatens Trust Online

This is old news This was reported in Bruce Schneier's blog in December (with a little more technical detail): ... (read full comment)  

Posted on January 12, 2009 at 5:43 AM EST

Microsoft Declares War on Spam

Why the free ad for Microsoft? This article is just a free ad for Microsoft, helping to perpetuate the myth that Microsoft is an innovative... (read full comment)  

Posted on January 9, 2009 at 5:41 AM EST

A Joined-Up Bot-Fighting Strategy

CAPTCHA, the lost strategy The same algorithm breaks all CAPTCHAs. Here it is: 1. Set up an "adult" site with lots of porn 2. Let anyone into it... (read full comment)  

Posted on January 9, 2009 at 3:03 AM EST

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