Battery-powered "Black Current" VW Beetle flaunts itself in drag race (video)

Who said electric cars had to be slow?  Certainly wasn't me!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/battery-powered-black-current-vw-beetle-flaunts-itself-in-drag/ 

Also included is an episode of the series "Fully Charged", which was mentioned previously in these pages.

How power corrupts

Thought provoking.

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/05/how-power-corrupts/

On a lighter note, what a great line: "those in positions of power can't help but help themselves to the help."

Turn Your iPad Into A Vintage 1950s TV

If I could think of a possible use for this, I'd probably want one. 

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/05/turn-your-ipad-into-a-vintage-1950s-tv/

Fingers crossed, the Libs may not be able to destroy the NBN after all

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/05/fingers-crossed-the-libs-may-not-be-able-to-destroy-the-nbn-after-all/

Simplified security for your jailbroken iPhone

Depending on settings, this app will unlock for everyone, most people, or no-one.  What could be simpler?

Will you be paying $US7?  Me neither.

http://m.engadget.com/default/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/recognizeme-unlocks-your-jailbroken-iphone-using-your-face-anyo/&category=classic&subCategory=featured&icid=eng_featured_art&type=&postPage=