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Furby is one of the many children's toys which computer hackers have altered to suit their own ends.(Photo: Club 937)

Computer Hacking Using Children’s Toys Is Nothing New

Hacker Samy Kamkar is getting a lot of press for a video in which he demonstrates that an outdated Mattel wireless texting toy can, with a few modern modifications, be used to open most garage doors in 10 seconds
By John Bonazzo

Instagram Is Not an Ecommerce Platform, Furby Fans Learn the Hard Way

The Associated Press reports that, “Thailand’s craze for the fluffy, owl-like robotic toy “Furby” has led to an online scam
By Kelly Faircloth

Gaze Upon Your Terrifying New God, the Revamped Furby

Consider your most recent nightmare, one that caused you to bolt upright in bed, quaking in fear. Did it involve
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