Author: neil

The Cost of Hacking

Posted by | May 3, 2010 | , |

According to BBC News, a jury in Tennessee has convicted a former student of hacking the e-mail account of Sarah Palin.

David Kernell, 22, was found guilty of obstructing justice and unauthorised access to a computer. His lawyer said that his action amounted no more than a college prank.

He illegally broke into Palin’s e-mail account during her 2008 Republican campaign for the US vice-presidency.

Kernell, the son of a Democratic lawmaker, faces up to 20 years in prison for the first charge and one year for the charge of hacking.

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Apple Sells One Million iPads

Posted by | May 3, 2010 | , |

Apple released the following announcement this morning…

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple® today announced that it sold its one millionth iPad™ on Friday, just 28 days after its introduction on April 3. iPad users have already downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store and over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore.

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STM Micro introduces micro iPad bag

STM Micro introduces micro iPad bag

Posted by | Apr 7, 2010 | , |

STM Bags (http://www.stmbags.com) has announced the US$44.95 micro iPad bag for, as you might guess, the Apple iPad. It sports tuck away handles and is designed to protect the new Apple device from scratches and external abuse.

A front flap pocket stows your cords, keys and other sundries. Adjustable and removable shoulder strap also included.

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