FW: Tasers mimic phasers, iPhone reviewed & more

 

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From: SCI FI Tech [mailto:tech@scifi.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 2:41 AM
To: SCIFI.COM Members
Subject: Tasers mimic phasers, iPhone reviewed & more

	Shotguns Become Stun Rifles with Taser Shell Fired from an ordinary 12-gauge shotgun, the Taser XREP projectile delivers a wireless electric shock from over 100 feet away. The stun bullet's Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation disables targets just like wired Taser weapons. As the 14-gram round exits the gun barrel, three fins pop out to stabilize its flight through the air at 300 feet per second. Four electrodes on the front have barbs that can penetrate clothing and skin. Once it hits, the XREP continues shocking its victim for 20 seconds, giving the police enough time to collar the unlucky target. Field testing for this scary weapon begins this fall, but it probably won't go into widespread use until late 2008. — Charlie White The week's top stories in technology: New Polymer Makes Superhero Suits a Reality Baseball bats just bounce off this material. Still, better run from that Taser shell. 360° Camera and Projector — Holodeck on the Way? Mounted on the ceiling, this projector surrounds you with scenery. See-Through LCD Screens to Be Cool, Useless TVs go transparent, but… why? Review: I Came, I Saw, iPhone What's it really like using that touchscreen keyboard? We put this year's hottest gadget to the test… and uncover something unexpected.

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