Coca Cola Spyware?

There's a new security threat at some of the US nation's military bases and it looks very much like a can of Coke. Specially rigged Coke cans, part of a summer promotion, contain cell phones and global positioning chips. The winning cans from the company's "Unexpected Summer" promotion have a panel on the outside and a big red button like a cell phone device. Winners activate it by pushing the button, which can call Coke's prize center.

That has officials at some installations worried the cans could be used to eavesdrop, and they are trying to establish protective measures. The Coca Cola Company explains that there is nothing to worry about, but still US military bases are asking soldiers to xamine their Coke cans before bringing them in to classified meetings. The Marine Corps said all personnel had been advised of the cans and to keep them away from secure areas. Paul Saffo, research director at "The Institute for the Future", a technology research firm, compared the concern about the Coke cans to when the Central Intelligence Agency banned Furbies, the stuffed toys that could repeat phrases!

I'd love to see new McGuyver episodes where he could bring down a nuclear military base using a can of coke and a talking doll! Paranoia goes better with coke...