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PS3 firmware 2.35 released, doesn't fix GTA IV woes {Engadget}
May 15th 2008 8:40AM Too bad the author misused the word. It means "extravagance". It does not refer to something that is vague.
Byron calls for more BBFC action, ratings system overhaul {Nintendo Wii Fanboy}
Mar 27th 2008 1:28PM I am truly surprised that a bureaucrat's solution to a problem is more bureaucracy.
Government planners, technocrats, and social engineers have the answers to your problems. Put your faith in them and you shall be witness to nirvana, utopia, and, indeed, Heaven on Earth.*
*Only applicable if your vision of nirvana, utopia, and Heaven on Earth matches that of your government.
/sarcasm
Censorship for fun and profit: Boston talk show host gets bleeped for Sirius / XM mention {Engadget}
Mar 25th 2008 4:21PM phanboy - You missed the point. You wouldn't want me walking into you house if I were to call your mother nasty names, would you? No, you would probably (attempt to) kick my ass, and otherwise censor me.
The radio station has a vested interest in not providing free advertising for their competitors. They don't have to broadcast anything that they believe threatens their business. In that respect I have sympathy for logic behind their decision.
I think what makes this stupid is the idea that running a news story about it would actually drive away listeners. And what makes it even more stupid is what some others have already pointed out. The censorship itself will likely drive people away.
PGP-Protector is exactly right. There is a major difference between censorship imposed by the government and one imposed by a company. I can't run through the halls of my office yelling the f-word without getting fired, but I can run down the street doing it without fear of prosecution.
Good music possible in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith {Nintendo Wii Fanboy}
Mar 4th 2008 7:57AM Amen! The games they need to put out are ALREADY made! Just port the previous games to the Wii! How hard can this be?
I would get both immediately. Not sure if I'll get an all or mostly Aerosmith game.
I think they had the right idea with the 80s game though. They should continue putting out various genre packs. Metal, grunge, classic, oldies... etc. Bluegrass hero anyone? =]
Wii Warm Up: How badly do you want another guitar? {Nintendo Wii Fanboy}
Mar 3rd 2008 9:47AM The high price point is really unappealing for something that is little more than a piece of plastic. But, I think that the price will fall pretty quickly. They probably put it out at this price just to test the waters. Once they realize that nobody is buying it, the price will drop.
Phosphor E Ink watch giveaway (part 3) {Engadget}
Dec 21st 2007 2:22PM Third time's a charm! Btw, if you don't pick me, I will kill Santa with my Nike watch.
Japan's 2007 Robot of the Year goes to... {Engadget}
Dec 20th 2007 1:16PM I'd like to see this robot try to pleasure itself in the middle of the day at the public library like my unemployed uncle...
Phosphor E Ink watch giveaway (part 2) {Engadget}
Dec 20th 2007 1:12PM pick me... my Nike watch is cool... but it def. isn't E-Ink!
Phosphor E Ink watch giveaway (part 1) {Engadget}
Dec 19th 2007 3:17PM My current watch is a Nike, model WA0024.
Stanford's nanowire battery leapfrogs Li-ion {Engadget}
Dec 19th 2007 10:01AM Yes, but where does grant money come from? It's tax money. Just because someone needs to fill out an application to get it doesn't make it something other than tax dollars. Now, if it is a private entity receiving the grant, that is one thing. But if one government entity gets a grant from another... it strikes me as very self-licking-ice-cream-cone-ish.
I dunno. I can't put my finger on it exactly. I think I have the problem with the idea that taxpayers are paying his salary, paying for the research (through grants or otherwise) and now the taxpayers will have to pay for his licensing fees through higher product prices. Seems a little like they are biting the hand that feeds.
