We could build a semiprocessor which detects popcorn pops and automatically stops the microwave when the frequency reaches a certain critical spacing. But nooooooo.... still have burnt popcorn.
@Hunter2458: Used to. But then green became the new greed and BP decided it wasn't very good PR and changed their name to Beyond Petroleum to suggest that they were an energy company, not an oil company thanks to their 1% investment in renewables.
@SergioAM: You're right. I would feel different if I were the one fired. I would feel a lot of regret for being a stupid jackass who leaked my employer's product for fame and glory.
"Oh hey, what's this? Secret new phone!? Cool! Upload."
If leaking trade secrets isn't a fire-able offense I don't know what is. At least this guy had the sense not to also steal the phone.