All Points Bulletin: GTA, the MMO

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As a game, Grand Theft Auto 4 was nothing exceptional. It was thoroughly enjoyable, but nothing about it was particularly revolutionary. Save, of course, for the city itself. Liberty City in GTA4 felt more alive and real than any locale in any video game I've ever seen. If someone could take a beautifully scripted and programmed city like that and make it into a persistent online world, they'd have something spectacular on their hands.

That's what makes upcoming game All Points Bulletin so exciting. Developer Realtime Worlds bills it as basically Grand Theft Auto: the MMORPG. Imagine taking 10,000 people, splitting them into 100 person districts, dividing them between cops and robbers, and letting them loose in a realistic city with enough firepower to run a third world insurgency. That's the allure of APB.

Posted on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:30:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Obama rumored to have worn bullet proof Suit at Inauguration

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Obama is rumored to have worn a bullet proof suit at his Inauguration yesterday. As reported he already was riding in a serious bullet proof car. Slate reports that Obama might have worn a bullet proof jacket from Columbian Miguel Caballero.
This company makes bullet-resistant leather jackets, polo shirts, Windbreakers, and more. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:40:33 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

BulletDVR Portable Video Recorder

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If you are into drag racing, motor cross, or other types of motor sports and are looking for a way to record your passes and races to show friends or study to improve your lap times the BulletDVR is perfect for you.

This portable DVR system is housed inside a billet aluminum enclosure that has high resistance to shock and vibration. Video is recorded to CF memory cards via an optional bullet cam that is water resistant. Power for the DVR comes from AC or battery power. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:32:16 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft Advance Security Bulletin - You will reboot Next Week

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Microsoft provides advance notification of security patches to come.

On Tuesday 8 May 2007 Microsoft is planning to several release security patches. Two fixes will require a reboot and three may. Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 May 2007 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPod Takes a Bullet for One of Our Soliders in Iraq

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Apparently, one of our soldiers, a Kevin Garrad, on patrol in Iraq came face to face with the business end of an AK-47. Reports say that the solider and an insurgent were literally only feet apart when gunfire was exchanged.

It seems that at close range a round form an AK-47 can penetrate the body armor worn by US soldiers. While the insurgent was killed in the exchange of gunfire, Garrad survived in part thanks to the iPod in his pocket that took the brunt of the bullet impact. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Apr 2007 17:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Environmentally Friendly Bullets

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The Times reports that BAE Systems plans to offer environmentally friendly bullets and weapon systems.

We are looking at “green” munitions, including “lead-free” bullets and rockets with reduced toxins. Welcome to the environmental friendly War.
That this "green" marketing for weapons is highly controversial does not need to be said. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:21:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bulletproof USB Flash Drive

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About a month ago we got details about a Secure USB flash drive. But now, there's another flash drive that's pretty secure, but in a different context of the word. It's being dubbed as the most rugged USB flash drive in the world. That's because it's waterproof, fireproof, and yes, bulletproof. I'll just let this quote from their Saturday press release do the talking:

"PRETEC i-Disk BulletProof is constructed with double layers of sealed protective metal, capable of preventing circuit damage from water, fire, and even shielding the heavy impact of a bullet." Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 Jun 2006 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gadget Model Bulletin: America Olivo : Samsung's Ultra-Slim Models

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Photographer Ceasar Lima sent us a new gadget model photo and that is reason enough for a new edition of the I4U Gadget Model Bulletin. The last bulletin was last February, so it is about time.

This time Ceasar Lima photographed America Olivo with an iPod nano in a yellow Colorware case.
America Olivo was a member of the group Soluna and is now an actress if you are interested.
See a hi-res version of the photo in our gallery. More photos on the Ceasar Lima site.

This month will be dedicated to booth babes as E3 2006 is just around the corner. To pass the time visit our new Pre-E3 2006 Booth Babe photos. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 May 2006 06:29:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gadget Model Bulletin: Taipei Game Show : New Lara Croft

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It has been a while since our last Gadget Photo model Bulletin. There was anyway gadget model overload during the CES 2006 on I4U News. Now more than a month after CES it is time to take a look at the models in the technology business again. This week the Taipei Game Show takes place and the Taiwanese press is celebrating their booth babes with a dedicated site and lots of galleries. Taiwanese site Gamer has the following reports and galleries up: report 1, gallery 1. You can even vote for your favorite Taipei Game Show hostess at site dubbed Show Girls. The site features individual profiles of models working at the TGS 2006.

The other big news this week was the announcement of the new Lara Croft spokes model by Eidos. Her name is Karima Adebibe (see photo below). She is an unknown 20 year old and was picked in the UK under 1000s of candidates. As one of the Eidos representative is saying: “Karima has all the assets needed to accurately portray the world's favorite female action hero”. I agree a 100%. Read more

Posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2006 02:31:39 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The I4U Gadget Photo Model Bulletin

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It is time for a new Gadget Photo model Bulletin on I4U News.
Professional photographer Caesar Lima sent me two new great gadget model photos. The first photo features the sexy white Sony PSP accompanied by a cool blond. The other photo is an arty shot of a model with an iPod nano around her neck. See more photos on Caesar Lima's site.

Last weekend our gadget model photographer Glenn held a test shooting in San Diego for the next I4U Gadget Models. He had about 15 newcomer models test for a spot on our monthly featured photo model. We found again great models for the next months. Stay tuned for the November I4U gadget model. The photos should go online mid-November. Read more

Posted on Sun, 6 Nov 2005 10:25:50 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The I4U Gadget Model Bulletin

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The last couple days the technology news were just pouring in and things were very busy around here. Today, after the Apple iPod assault yesterday, it is dead quite. So I decided to publish the 2nd installment of our  Gadget Model Bulletin. I found again a couple beautiful photos of models featuring new gadgets.

Professional photographer Caesar Lima sent me the photo on the left actually a while ago. It features a futuristic styled model with the black iPod nano. See more very cool photos on Ceasar Lima's site (choose people under portfolio). Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Oct 2005 15:37:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Exclusive: The I4U Gadget Model Bulletin

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On my daily trips through the web to find the hottest technology news, I also find sometimes great photos of models featuring new gadgets. Especially I make those finds on Asian sites. I decided to share those treats with you on a regular basis. Enjoy the first installment of the I4U Gadget Model Bulletin:

The gadget model photo on the left shows a very attractive Asian model presenting the Motorola V360 Music phone in Taiwan last week.
I4U Reader Chester F. tells me this is actually famous singer Jolin Tsai. She is a spokes person for Motorola. More details about Jolin Tsai on Wikipedia.
She even wears the Motorola logo on her skin. See the hi-res photo on Digitimes. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:47:36 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

AK-MP3 Jukebox - MP3s instead of Bullets

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British Company AudioBooksForFree.Com (ABFF) introduces the AK-MP3 Jukebox.

The AK-MP3 Jukebox is a MP3 player built into the body of the ammunition magazine of Kalashnikov automatic rifle.
The Player could be used on its own or it could be attached to the Kalashnikov machinegun instead of the ordinary magazine.
The AK-MP3 Jukebox comes with 20GB storage capable to hold up to 9000 songs or 3000 hours of mp3 audio books. The AK-MP3 is conceived by ex-rock-star Andrey Koltakov (BONIFACIY), he states: "This is our bit for World Peace, Hopefully, from now on many Militants and Terrorists will use their AK47s to listen to music and audio books…They need to chill out and take it easy". More details and Photos.

The Machine Gun Jukebox sells for $350.

MP3s instead of bullets is generally a good. To support this story is real, which one could think its not see reports on the AK-MP3 at Ananova.com, The Scotsman

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Posted on Sun, 8 Feb 2004 19:29:32 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bullet-Proof Computer Bag

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Here is a product reflecting the sign of the times.

American Company Forcefield offers protective computer bags.

Forcefield's bags are also safety devices.
Forcefield's ballistic shield uses a proprietary system comprised of multiple layers of high-tech bullet resistant materials including Zylon®.
The ballistic panel is 14 inches wide and 28 inches long after deployment. The ballistic shield provides National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Threat Level IIIA protection against 9mm and 44 magnum bullets and lesser caliber.

Forcefield offers a backpack, shoulder bag, and a computer carrying case.
The bullet proof bags start at $650.

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Posted on Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:48:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr