No, it’s not news on a shiny new HSPA+ device. But it is something that will lead to that. T-Mobile USA now has a live signup page for HSPA+ information regarding the network and upcoming supporting hardware. If the silhouette on signup page is a legit image of the first HSPA+ phone, one could guess that it’ll be touchscreen only, judging by its svelte outline and all.
But further digging into the page’s source code reveals something very interesting — the name “Vanguard”. Those keeping track will know that the “Vangaurd”, an HTC-built device, has also taken on the names “Vision”, “G1 successor”, “Blaze”, and “Unicorn”. Plenty of titles and plenty of mystery. The leaked HTC Vision shots that have been floating around show a pretty decent looking device. On top of that, if Android 3.0 drops on the first HSPA+ device (as it has been mentoined), we’re looking at quite a back to school gift (wink wink…). Looks like we’ll have to wait a bit longer. All I can say is if HSPA+ is indeed a feature of the upcoming HTC Vision, count me in!
Of all the things someone could send a C&D over, fantasy creature meat is one thing I never thought I’d see. But that’s exactly what happened to ThinkGeek. Back on April Fools day, they showed off (an obvious joke) their Canned Unicorn Meat with the slogan: “The Other White Meat”. But of course, the National Pork Board (whom no body gives a damn about) didn’t respond with laughter and jest, and instead sent a 12-page long C&D to TG instead. Never mind the fact this same incompetent collection of idiots (read: Pork Board) have publicly stated that they’re phasing out the old saying — “The other white meat” — anyway.
In good humor though, Think Geek is taking the bad and turning it into something good by way of a sale. Starting today and running through June 30th, 2010, enter “PORKBOARD” at checkout regardless of the item to net yourself $10 off purchases totaling $40 or more.
Yet another example of a non-issue being turned into a seemingly massive problem and having the offended party shoot themselves in the foot — as now, millions of people will see how utterly ridiculous the Pork Board actually is. And last but not least, lawyers wonder why no one takes them seriously…
Take a gander at the first page of the Pork Board C&D after the jump…
- December 14, 2009 8:01 am
Tattoos. Gadget blog. What’s the point? Science. Read on. Criminals often use tattoos as branding for their chosen gang. Tattoos and criminals can also be used as a “slate” or fleshy paper to send messages to other individual and gangs via tatooed on messages. Previously, criminals who were being targeted by law enforcement because evidence linked to a tattoo simply got a new tattoo covering up or modifying the old one so that the police had no way of regaining said evidence. Luckily science has come through again.
A new method that ironically uses old technology — infrared — is being adapted to to the world of tattoos by allowing law enforcement and the guy running the machine to see a criminals tattoo and any alterations. Alterations such as cover up with a new tattoo, laser removal, or even surgery are no match for the new uncovering method being developed. Supposedly, it’s so good that no matter how much alterations the criminal has tried to attempt, the technology will reach back in time and show the original tattoo and message as it was. Cool stuff in deed.
The focus so far has been marketed as a law enforcement tool to help catch crafty criminals. But criminal or not, I’m sure many have tried to in some way or another alter a stupid tattoo they got when they were young, stupid, and/or drunk. Now you can feel assured (or not) that it is never truly “gone”. Tattoos such as the Dolphin/Unicorn love fest above will eat away at your soul for the rest of eternity. Awesome.
The tactic sounds pretty similar to technologies used in the art world. Often when trying to determine if a painting is fake or not, various frequencies and waves will get beamed at a painting to determine if it is real, if there’s another crap painting underneath, or for whatever other reasons you’d want to know a paintings true past. It’s nice to see technology recycled and expanded upon isn’t it.
Soon, living the life of a criminal will be a bit harder…*Que “Another One Bites the Dust…*
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