* Posts by MAD

5 publicly visible posts • joined 18 Aug 2009

StreetView passed by Kiwi cops

MAD

Public data?

I don't think wifi data should be considered public, simply because there's no way to constrain it within my 4 walls without using a cable.

The point being, if they snooped on my voice calls that were going to nearby cell tower, that surely isn't public data. Or even if they took a photo of my bank details off a statement I was holding up where it was visible out of my window. It gives them no right to publish or use that information.

Jobs offers relief for iOS 4-running iPhone 3Gs

MAD
Jobs Halo

Reason to support

It's in Apple's interest to support the iPhone 3G because 3G + iOS4 + iAds + iBooks + more supported apps = more money. Any older than the 3G, then they can encourage users to upgrade the handset resulting in, well, more money too.

It's good news for 3G owners, but it's not exactly an act of kindness that's their motivation.

MS names 'Natal'... Kinect

MAD

Kinetic, connect ... or...

I'd have thought Kinect would be a play on Kin + Connect.

Kin: a person having kinship with another or others

Connect: connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

F*ck you, thunders disgruntled fanboi Apple user

MAD
Jobs Halo

I can't jump because...

... it looks like the parachute will fit the penguin also and I will only wear a personally tailored one! I know it sounds silly, but if I wear it I might not land safely. It's ok though, I'm happy to go without a parachute in the mean time. But next time the plane is about to crash, I should have my parachute made just to my specifications and I'll be able to save the day then. But in the mean time, let's all pretend that no one acutally wants the parachute and this whole problem will go away.

Virgin hijacks empty pages

MAD

Bots

Surely bots will only be affected if you're running a bot system through a Virgin Media ISP. Which then you'd be pretty sure to opt out if you want your bot to work.