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My friends and family members had been receiving phone calls from a mysterious number where the caller would claim that my friend or family member's child had been kidnapped. The caller would then request for a sum of money to be ... more »

It was a sunny afternoon when Nirvan stumbled upon an elaborate cardboard arcade in a grungy garage in East L.A.

With US$2, he bought himself a Fun Pass which entitled him to 500 plays. With a video camera, he made a ... more »

A few weeks ago, it seems as though the only sound that surrounded me was the loud wailing of a baby in agony. It was utterly distressing.

Now, things have settled a little. While the cries are still here, they are almost ... more »

Sad to say, this will be my final post on CNET Asia. Its been a great run for me. Just wrapping things up before my last and final day.

I remember when I started, with the inaugural post, exposing surgical gear, drills ... more »

If you'd like to honor your nation's founding father by celebrating his 100th birthday, how would you do it? Some countries would call for a public holiday or a grand parade.

North Korea called for a long-range rocket to be fired. ... more »

CCTV cameras are everywhere these days. I personally have one myself that I use to spy on my kid.

It's not that I'm out to catch him doing bad things--he's only 3 weeks old. Rather, I use it to catch him ... more »

Joseph de Maistre (or Alexis de Tocqueville, depending on what Google says) is said to have penned the infamous words: "The people get the government they deserve". In the context of Malaysia, this quote should perhaps be extended--the people get the ... more »

The prime minister said today, that he has a clear vision and knowledge of what needs to be accomplished for the nation, as he adjusted his specs.

He said this in reference to the rare-earth plant that he has decided to build ... more »

I've been trying to reduce the load that I have to carry when I'm out and about.

Currently, I journey with an HP ProBook 5310M and an iPhone. While that's not a ton of gadgets in my bag, it's still a weight ... more »

I'm not one to splurge on monitors, and as the years go by--and I continue aging--the practicality of popular tech (Read : Cheap and common tech) becomes more and more appealing.

Back in the day where technology wasn't too mainstream, and there ... more »