Programmers to blame for hard-to-use software [Reuters]
The responsibility for user interface intrusion into the creative process lays squarely on coders, says Reuters: "Your car does not ask, 'Do you really want to start the engine?' when you turn the key."
From yap to growl, Israeli device dogs intruders [Reuters]
Clever security system interprets a guard dog's barking and sounds the alarm if it is determined to be a response to an intruder.
James Kim benefit auction starts Wednesday [CNET]
Proceeds will go to Kim's memorial fund. Kim, a CNET editor and gadget writer, died in the Oregon wilds last month.
Convicted murderer keeps online journal [AP]
Convicted of killing two drug informants, Dustin Honken contemplates his forthcoming execution on a blog maintained via snail mail.
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