“ App doesn't follow the specs The app has UA/etc sniffing logic to disallow Firefox and some others. They use WebSQL, which wasn't part of the... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:20 AM EDT

“ Yes, and if your HD dies, your house burns down, your offsite backup isn't accessible (or isn't for a few days), a ransomware install encrypts your... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:13 AM EST

“ You should check out Scratch (http://scratch.mit.edu/ (read full comment) ” 

Posted on July 21, 2010 at 11:21 PM EDT

“ Solar doesn't need the sort of precise imaging provided here - bulk reflectance is generally good enough. (The target is large, comparatively, and... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on June 19, 2010 at 10:55 AM EDT

“ Supposedly the the mosquito-zapping laser could be made for circa $50 with stuff bought off ebay (the demo was built that way) - so it might... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on February 16, 2010 at 7:24 AM EST

“ Great idea - except it's been tried before and failed. The problem with micropayments is one of ubiquity - they'd work (or have a shot) if... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on February 12, 2010 at 12:47 AM EST

“ Take science reporting in the Atlantic with a grain of salt While your comments about MDs not (necessarily) being scientists is well taken, you... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on October 29, 2009 at 1:56 AM EDT

“ Turns out it isn't as good as hoped - takes too much water, too low yield if not grown in good (arable land) conditions. (read full comment) ” 

Posted on September 25, 2009 at 3:25 AM EDT

“ Don't forget IO Don't forget the energy cost of IO - compressed data means less IO - less head movement, better use of caches in drives, etc. (read full comment) ” 

Posted on September 12, 2009 at 4:09 AM EDT

“ HTTP doesn't mean it's insecure HTTPS isn't required for security. If you want secure updates with HTTP, the update must be signed with a key... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on July 28, 2009 at 3:29 AM EDT