I thought this was absolutely hysterical. The Gizmodo team at CES used a device that automatically switched off TV screens at the booths at CES. A lot of people thought the Gizmodo team was out of line, but I loved it. People take themselves far too seriously at these conferences. Click here to see the Gizmodo prank in action.
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Written by Esme Vos
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Posted on 12 January 2008
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Esme Vos is the founder of Muniwireless.com, the portal for news and information about municipal wireless broadband around the world. Esme Vos also runs Mapplr, a travel site about the best boutique hotels and restaurants around the world; and Shopplr about fashion, beauty and style.
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