Independent news reports are often attacked as rumors in Chinese social networks.
Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/china-aims-to-eliminate-cancer-in-social-networks/
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
China aims to eliminate cancer in social networks
Always Connected A Day In the Digital Life
Just how connected are we on a daily basis? More than you would guess, probably.
Source:
http://www.thesmokingjacket.com/lifestyle/always-connected-digital
Internet privacy How network analysis can reveal details you would rather hide
In July, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman wore a strange device on his wrist as he gave a talk to the MIT Media Lab.
The QSensor, developed by the lab's Affective Computing Group, blinked to display Hoffman's overall stress level as he spoke. Behind him, t
Google identity service Ha Google lot all concept of Dont Be Evil
After pseudonym bannings, Eric Schmidt admitted Google Plus is meant to be an 'identity service.' Bye-bye privacy, hello online surveillance.
Does Google hope to someday issue your trusted online ID passport? But what if all that user data tempts cyberthugs for massive spear phishing attacks?
Beyonc breaks Twitter record
The news that pop queen Beyonc is expecting her first child has set a new
Twitter record for the highest amount of the tweets posted per second.
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/8731166/Beyonce-breaks-Twitter-record.html
Beyonc breaks Twitter record
The news that pop queen Beyonc is expecting her first child has set a new
Twitter record for the highest amount of the tweets posted per second.
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/8731166/Beyonce-breaks-Twitter-record.html
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Irene downgraded to tropical storm
Hurricane knocks out power to 4 million people and blamed for the deaths of at least 11 people.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/irene-downgraded-to-tropical-storm-2/
Could Apple Kill Cable TV
Now, with Jobs out as CEO, The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple may launch a subscription television service.
Source:
http://theweek.com/article/index/218685/could-apple-kill-cable-tv
Are Cheap Tablets the Future
If we can learn anything from the recent success of the HP TouchPad, it is this � consumers like cheap technology.
Source:
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/are-cheap-tablets-the-future
Are Cheap Tablets the Future
If we can learn anything from the recent success of the HP TouchPad, it is this � consumers like cheap technology.
Source:
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/are-cheap-tablets-the-future
Dell launches a VMwarebased cloud Azure next
Dell has officially become a cloud provider with the launch of an Infrastructure as a Service cloud built atop VMware technology.
The move is just the first in Dell's three-pronged IaaS attack, which will soon include clouds based on the Microsoft Windows Azure and OpenStack platforms.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/cloud/dell-launches-a-vmware-based-cloud-azure-next/
Nothing New Under the Sun TRUE
Some of the hottest ideas in technology are old news to avid readers of science fiction...
Source:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/08/nothing-new-under-the-sun.php
Nothing New Under the Sun TRUE
Some of the hottest ideas in technology are old news to avid readers of science fiction...
Source:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/08/nothing-new-under-the-sun.php
Howto run new media center software on your original Apple TV
Many first-generation Apple TVs have been retired to the depths of the living room closet by now, but you can extend their life by "hacking" Apple TVs with third-party media software like Boxee or XBMC.
Source:
http://arstechnica.com/apple/guides/2011/08/how-to-put-boxee-or-xbmc-on-your-original-apple-tv.ars
Howto run new media center software on your original Apple TV
Many first-generation Apple TVs have been retired to the depths of the living room closet by now, but you can extend their life by "hacking" Apple TVs with third-party media software like Boxee or XBMC.
Source:
http://arstechnica.com/apple/guides/2011/08/how-to-put-boxee-or-xbmc-on-your-original-apple-tv.ars
Monday, 29 August 2011
In Tribute to Steve Jobs Tokyo Man Runs Giant Apple Logo
Nothing says, "Thanks, Steve Jobs," like 13 miles of his company's logo.
In Tribute to Steve Jobs Tokyo Man Runs Giant Apple Logo
Nothing says, "Thanks, Steve Jobs," like 13 miles of his company's logo.
Study People Would Sooner Make Love to Their Laptops Than to Their Lovers
It's Saturday night, and you're feeling randy.
You turn to your significant other, and without a word you start nuzzling close. And without a word she pushes you off, too wrapped up in the Tudors on Netflix.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5835078/study-people-would-sooner-make-love-to-their-laptops-than-to-their-lovers
Study People Would Sooner Make Love to Their Laptops Than to Their Lovers
It's Saturday night, and you're feeling randy.
You turn to your significant other, and without a word you start nuzzling close. And without a word she pushes you off, too wrapped up in the Tudors on Netflix.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5835078/study-people-would-sooner-make-love-to-their-laptops-than-to-their-lovers
China official tells Web firms to control content
Read 'China official tells Web firms to control content' on Yahoo! News.
A Communist Party leader has told China's Internet companies to tighten control over material online as Beijing cracks down on dissent and tries to block the rise of Middle East-style protests.
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/china-official-tells-firms-control-content-092204578.html
China official tells Web firms to control content
Read 'China official tells Web firms to control content' on Yahoo! News.
A Communist Party leader has told China's Internet companies to tighten control over material online as Beijing cracks down on dissent and tries to block the rise of Middle East-style protests.
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/china-official-tells-firms-control-content-092204578.html
iPhone 5 rumor rollup for the week ending Aug 26
As Hurricane Irene closes in on the East Coast, iOSsphere rumors of iPhone 5 ticked up slightly to Category 2.
Fueled by hot air, rumors broke out about iPhone 5 sales starting in October, a new battery design and audio jack flex cable, new carriers, Steve Jobs' cunning PR plot, and much less.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/082611-iphone5-rumors-250155.html
Top 10 Largest FileSharing Sites
BitTorrent is no longer the dominant player when it comes to file-sharing on the Internet.
The five largest English language websites dedicated to swapping files are all related to centralized file-hosting services, also known as cyberlockers. The Pirate Bay and Torrentz are the only BitTorrent sites that managed to secure a spot in the top 10.
Source:
https://torrentfreak.com/top-10-largest-file-sharing-sites-110828/
Sunday, 28 August 2011
AP Behind Apples products is longtime designer Ive
Steve Jobs has been Apple's most recognizable personality, but much of its cachet comes from its clean, inviting designs.
For that, Apple can credit its head designer, Jonathan Ive.
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/behind-apples-products-longtime-designer-ive-210048715.html
AP Behind Apples products is longtime designer Ive
Steve Jobs has been Apple's most recognizable personality, but much of its cachet comes from its clean, inviting designs.
For that, Apple can credit its head designer, Jonathan Ive.
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/behind-apples-products-longtime-designer-ive-210048715.html
Report Justice Dept says Page knew about rogue drug ads
However, the Justice Department allegations won't be aired in court now that case has been settled, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/-3ANVnMsfsQ/
Report Justice Dept says Page knew about rogue drug ads
However, the Justice Department allegations won't be aired in court now that case has been settled, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/-3ANVnMsfsQ/
Google makes changes to their search algorithm an average of once every 175 hours
With several hundred signals that are read and processed by their search algorithm, weve always known that Google puts a tremendous amount of time, money, and effort into making their results match their users needs.
Now, we have an idea of how much tweaking is done: a lot.
Apple working on new streaming technology to take over living rooms
Amid the flurry of news reports about Steve Jobs's departure as CEO of Apple was one hidden gem: Apple is reportedly working on a new way to deliver vide
Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/08/26/apple-working-on-new-streaming-technology-to-take-over-living-rooms/
Subtitling Glasses for the Hearing Impaired Show Captions Directly to Your Eyes
There are a lot of people out there dealing with some degree of hearing disability--one in six, by some estimates--and that audience is typically underserved when it comes to cinematic experience.
Some films are screened with subtitles, but often at odd times. But Sony is working up a fix in its UK lab: a pair of glasses that places subtitles right in the users field of view.
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Bacteria Turns Old Newspaper To Car Fuel
This just in from a lab in New Orleans: A team of scientists have discovered a bacterial strain that reduces old newspapers to a viable substance whose applications include car fuel.
The hero of this particular breakthrough is TU-103. The magic part is when it comes into contact with cellulose derived material, e.g. paper, it ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/bacteria-turns-old-newspaper-to-car-fuel-2/
IBM Assembles Record 120Petabyte Storage Array
IBM Research has just set a world record in data storage by building a drive array capable of holding 120 petabytes.
It was done at the request of an unnamed research group that needs this unprecedented amount of space for running simulations of some sort. These simulations have been expanding in size as the datasets grow, but also as more backups, snapshots, and redundancies are added.
Source:
http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/26/ibm-assembles-record-120-petabyte-storage-array/
iPhone 5 Headed To TMobile
We have already heard rumors in the past that T-Mobile would be getting the new iPhone when it arrives later this year, and after the recent rumors that the iPhone 5 would also be headed to Sprint, we hear once again that the iPhone 5 will be headed to T-Mobile. According to a recent report ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/l0g2O_XFp6A/
iPhone 5 Headed To TMobile
We have already heard rumors in the past that T-Mobile would be getting the new iPhone when it arrives later this year, and after the recent rumors that the iPhone 5 would also be headed to Sprint, we hear once again that the iPhone 5 will be headed to T-Mobile. According to a recent report ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/l0g2O_XFp6A/
What Steve Jobs resignation means to rivals
Tim Cook is not set to change Apple's strategy, but Samsung, Google and others
are making the market more competitive than ever anyway
What Steve Jobs resignation means to rivals
Tim Cook is not set to change Apple's strategy, but Samsung, Google and others
are making the market more competitive than ever anyway
Do You Think Like Steve Jobs Take this Quiz and Find Out
Read 'Do You Think Like Steve Jobs? Take this Quiz and Find Out' on Yahoo! News.
Steve Jobs is a great outside the box thinker. In Can Creativity be Taught? I argued that the best way to teach outside the box thinking is through puzzles, games, and simulations. Heres a puzzle designed to do just that. Good luck! Imagine for a moment that it is your job to convince me to buy Microsoft Word as my word processing program. What would you tell me w
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/think-steve-jobs-quiz-191757444.html
HP Wants to Give You Some Free Apps to Go With That New TouchPad
Not that it particularly needed it, but HP is sweetening the deal for owners of its now defunct TouchPad, offering up six webOS apps for the price of free.
The pack includes apps normally ranging in price from $0.99 to $14.99, featuring the multitasking Glimpse, monster-building Big Boss, Camera for TouchPad, and Audubon Birds, a field guide that's decidedly less slingshot-based that other bird apps. The deal expires on the 31st -- all of the pro
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/hp-wants-to-give-you-some-free-apps-to-go-with-that-new-touchpad/
Friday, 26 August 2011
When founders leave lessons for Apple from Microsoft Intel and Sun
With Steve Jobs abruptly resigning his position as CEO of Apple, questions are asked about the prospects of Apple without him.
Ars looks at how three titans (or former titans) of the tech world have fared after founders and charismatic leaders have left.
When founders leave lessons for Apple from Microsoft Intel and Sun
With Steve Jobs abruptly resigning his position as CEO of Apple, questions are asked about the prospects of Apple without him.
Ars looks at how three titans (or former titans) of the tech world have fared after founders and charismatic leaders have left.
USBStick that Doubles as a Vibrator
The humble USB stick has been given an unusual makeover - as a sex toy - a 'discreet' vibrator that also stores up to 16GB of data.
Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2029963/USB-stick-doubles-vibrator.html
Windows XP on TSA laptops TSA Dinged in Wireless Cybersecurity Audit
DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) dinged TSA in a recent security audit.
High-risk vulnerabilities were detected in Federal Air Marshals' Blackberry devices, in patch management, in configuration controls . . . and can you believe TSA laptops still use Windows XP?
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/windows-xp-tsa-laptops-tsa-dinged-wireless-cy
Windows XP on TSA laptops TSA Dinged in Wireless Cybersecurity Audit
DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) dinged TSA in a recent security audit.
High-risk vulnerabilities were detected in Federal Air Marshals' Blackberry devices, in patch management, in configuration controls . . . and can you believe TSA laptops still use Windows XP?
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/windows-xp-tsa-laptops-tsa-dinged-wireless-cy
Panasonic Lumix DMCFZ150 Superzoom Announced
Panasonic has added a new superzoom camera to its Lumix range with the launch of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150, and it comes with a 12 megapixel sensor and 24x optical zoom with a 25mm to 600mm range.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 is capable of recording Full HD video in 1080p at 60 frames per second, ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz150-superzoom-announced/
Panasonic Lumix DMCFZ150 Superzoom Announced
Panasonic has added a new superzoom camera to its Lumix range with the launch of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150, and it comes with a 12 megapixel sensor and 24x optical zoom with a 25mm to 600mm range.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 is capable of recording Full HD video in 1080p at 60 frames per second, ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz150-superzoom-announced/
GM and LG team up to develop electric vehicles
General Motors announced today that it has signed an agreement with LG Group, a Korean producer of electronics and batteries, that will have the two companies working together to design, engineer and sell electric vehicles.
Source:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-and-lg-group-team-up-to-develop-electric-vehicles.html
GM and LG team up to develop electric vehicles
General Motors announced today that it has signed an agreement with LG Group, a Korean producer of electronics and batteries, that will have the two companies working together to design, engineer and sell electric vehicles.
Source:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-and-lg-group-team-up-to-develop-electric-vehicles.html
Wooden Rubber Band FN P90 Submachine Gun
We have featured a few of these rubber band guns here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one is based on the FN P90 submachine gun, and it was made by some Japanese guy. The video below shows the rubber band FN P90 submachine gun in action, and from the looks of it, it would appear ...
Wooden Rubber Band FN P90 Submachine Gun
We have featured a few of these rubber band guns here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one is based on the FN P90 submachine gun, and it was made by some Japanese guy. The video below shows the rubber band FN P90 submachine gun in action, and from the looks of it, it would appear ...
Thursday, 25 August 2011
World Trade Center Reborn
Get the facts behind the reconstruction efforts at New York's Ground Zero, including the building of 1 World Trade Center and the 9/11 National Memorial Plaza and Museum.
Source:
http://www.history.com/interactives/world-trade-center-reborn
World Trade Center Reborn
Get the facts behind the reconstruction efforts at New York's Ground Zero, including the building of 1 World Trade Center and the 9/11 National Memorial Plaza and Museum.
Source:
http://www.history.com/interactives/world-trade-center-reborn
Why Google cares about that one in a billion chance
Google, which serves about 7 percent of the worlds overall web traffic, isnt any ordinary company.
Google Research Director Peter Norvig recently shared some of the considerations that Google takes into account when designing its infrastructure and systems to operate at Internet scale.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/cloud/why-google-cares-about-that-one-in-a-billion-chance/
Pentagon Isnt Sweating Chinas New Weapons of Doom
You'd think the Pentagon would be chewing its nails down to the nub over China's military buildup.
After all, in the past few months, China unveiled its
Source:
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/08/chinas-new-weapons-of-doom/
BART tackles its Big Brother moment
At a hearing to discuss why transit authorities cut cell phone access during a protest rally, Orwell metaphors and handwringing rule the day...
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20096788-245/bart-tackles-its-big-brother-moment/
Twitter users respond to Steve Jobs decision to step down
People the world over have been expressing their thoughts in 140 characters or less about Steve Jobs' decision to step down as CEO of Apple.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/twitter-users-respond-to-steve-jobs-decision-to-step-down-2/
The Best Calendar App for iPhone
Going by the number of calendar alternatives in the iTunes App Store, nobody seems to be satisfied with the built-in calendar on the iPhone.
Plenty of people have tried to create the best replacements, but we think Week Calendar is best suited for the job as it combines the best features of a desktop calendar with the best parts of the mobile experience.
Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5833969/the-best-calendar-app-for-iphone
Twitter founders reveal incubators first project
An application called Lift is designed to unlock "human potential through positive reinforcement," Twitter co-founder Biz Stone announced.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
The Web Aint Dead Yet And Its Getting Easier to Create
We spend a lot of time and bandwidth using client apps and closed platforms.
It makes sense: Big platforms and device-specific apps look slick, theyre easy to use and they deliver rich interactive multimedia (which is one reason why they use so much time and bandwidth). At Wired, we wrote a big cover story about the internets shift away from the open to the proprietary web.
Source:
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/08/web-aint-dead-easier-to-make/
The Web Aint Dead Yet And Its Getting Easier to Create
We spend a lot of time and bandwidth using client apps and closed platforms.
It makes sense: Big platforms and device-specific apps look slick, theyre easy to use and they deliver rich interactive multimedia (which is one reason why they use so much time and bandwidth). At Wired, we wrote a big cover story about the internets shift away from the open to the proprietary web.
Source:
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/08/web-aint-dead-easier-to-make/
Facebook Makes Massive Privacy Tagging Changes [PICS]
Facebook today is launching a privacy initiative that will make it clearer who users are sharing their photos, updates and locations with.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/08/23/facebook-privacy-changes/
All PS Vita Games Downloadable According To Sony
Despite the popular notion that the PSP Go’s had rather a poor showing as a vehicle for digital downloads, we’re more of the opinion it had a poor showing as a vehicle for convincing gamers with hefty physical media collections to give them up entirely for no benefit whatsoever. Which, we’re sure you’ll agree, is ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/AEssuCePUeo/
With iPads paper no longer flies for United
On Tuesday United Airlines announced it is ordering 11,000 iPads for its pilots to replace paper flight manuals and navigation charts.
All told that's 12,000 sheets of paper per pilot that United will no longer be ordering, saving hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel per year.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/apple/with-ipads-paper-no-longer-flies-for-united/
With iPads paper no longer flies for United
On Tuesday United Airlines announced it is ordering 11,000 iPads for its pilots to replace paper flight manuals and navigation charts.
All told that's 12,000 sheets of paper per pilot that United will no longer be ordering, saving hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel per year.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/apple/with-ipads-paper-no-longer-flies-for-united/
Samsung announces new lowcost smartphones targets emerging markets
Korean electronics giant Samsung revealed plans for four new low-cost smartphones late Tuesday.
The company hopes the phones will prove popular in emerging markets. ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/samsung-announces-new-low-cost-smartphones-targets-emerging-markets/
So You Lost Your Smartphone Now What
Phones get stolen or lost everyday.
With a plethora of data ripe for identity-theft on it, a lost phone can easily make your blood run cold. Take a deep breath, we will talk you through this.
Source:
http://www.howtogeek.com/71262/htg-explains-so-you-lost-your-smartphone-now-what/
So You Lost Your Smartphone Now What
Phones get stolen or lost everyday.
With a plethora of data ripe for identity-theft on it, a lost phone can easily make your blood run cold. Take a deep breath, we will talk you through this.
Source:
http://www.howtogeek.com/71262/htg-explains-so-you-lost-your-smartphone-now-what/
Google 10 things it does better
Google+, Google's new social networking service, might cautiously be called a hit.
With 25 million visitors at last count, Google+ may well be the fastest-growing social network to launch thus far.
Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/08/23/google.plus.better.cashmore/index.html
Google 10 things it does better
Google+, Google's new social networking service, might cautiously be called a hit.
With 25 million visitors at last count, Google+ may well be the fastest-growing social network to launch thus far.
Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/08/23/google.plus.better.cashmore/index.html
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Klingon LED Coffee Table Is Impressive
Pine.
Acrylic. An LED bulb. Such are the simple materials that form this Klingon coffee table. It's not really Klingon-made and it isn't found in any Star Trek movie. Keep in mind it's a DIY project by a very skilled craftsman who decided to put an alien twist on his coffee table.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/klingon-led-coffee-table-is-impressive-2/
HP TouchPad Might Shed webOS for Android
A group of four dedicated developers are gearing up with a project called the TouchDroid Project, to breath new life into the TouchPad as an Android tablet.
Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2011/08/22/hp-touchpad-might-shed-webos-for-android/
The iPhone evolution
Apple has gone a long way from January 9, 2007 when the first iPhone was officially announced.
Here we have all iPhones on a single chart.
Source:
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/08/22/inforgraphics-iphone-evolution/
The iPhone evolution
Apple has gone a long way from January 9, 2007 when the first iPhone was officially announced.
Here we have all iPhones on a single chart.
Source:
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/08/22/inforgraphics-iphone-evolution/
NVIDIA Releases Q2 FY 2012 Results
NVIDIA posted their latest results following the quarter ending on July 31, 2011. Unlike 2010 at this time, NVIDIA posted a strong quarter. Technically this is Q2 FY 2012 for NVIDIA. Last years results were pretty dismal with $811 million in gross revenue and a net loss of $140 million. This quarter was much stronger with $1.016 billion in gross revenue, and a healthy $150 million in net income.
Source:
http://pcper.com/reviews/Editorial/NVIDIA-Releases-Q2-FY-2012-Results
NVIDIA Releases Q2 FY 2012 Results
NVIDIA posted their latest results following the quarter ending on July 31, 2011. Unlike 2010 at this time, NVIDIA posted a strong quarter. Technically this is Q2 FY 2012 for NVIDIA. Last years results were pretty dismal with $811 million in gross revenue and a net loss of $140 million. This quarter was much stronger with $1.016 billion in gross revenue, and a healthy $150 million in net income.
Source:
http://pcper.com/reviews/Editorial/NVIDIA-Releases-Q2-FY-2012-Results
Nokia Symbian Anna Update Makes N8 Camera an Absolute Charmer
Nokia has officially announced the Symbian Anna update recently, and this comes with a worthy bunch of improvements.
Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2011/08/22/nokia-symbian-anna-update-makes-n8-camera-an-absolute-charmer/
Hacked in 60 Seconds Thieves Could Steal Cars via Text Messages
Forget your car keys? Soon it wont make a difference, as long as you have your laptop.
An interesting viral Web video (see below) making the rounds since the Black Hat cybersecurity conference earlier this month depicts two researchers from iSEC Partners (a San Francisco-based security firm) breaking into a 1998 Subaru Outback via their PC. In less than 60 seconds, they wirelessly find the cars security system module, bypass it and start th
Hacked in 60 Seconds Thieves Could Steal Cars via Text Messages
Forget your car keys? Soon it wont make a difference, as long as you have your laptop.
An interesting viral Web video (see below) making the rounds since the Black Hat cybersecurity conference earlier this month depicts two researchers from iSEC Partners (a San Francisco-based security firm) breaking into a 1998 Subaru Outback via their PC. In less than 60 seconds, they wirelessly find the cars security system module, bypass it and start th
Monday, 22 August 2011
A Brainy New Chip Could Make Computers More Like Humans
These new chips, the researchers say, could make processors that are more powerful and more efficient than todays computers�and better at the flexible learning and responses that are a struggle for current AI systems but a breeze for the human brain.
The History of Mobile Productivity
Ever since the tools for business started getting small enough for us to carry around, productivity has been influenced one way or the other by technology.
Mobility is both a wonderful thing and a curse at the same time as our ability to do things faster while on the go has made the world less directly interactive and much more impersonal.
Source:
http://open.salon.com/blog/jd_rucker/2011/08/20/the_history_of_mobile_productivity
The History of Mobile Productivity
Ever since the tools for business started getting small enough for us to carry around, productivity has been influenced one way or the other by technology.
Mobility is both a wonderful thing and a curse at the same time as our ability to do things faster while on the go has made the world less directly interactive and much more impersonal.
Source:
http://open.salon.com/blog/jd_rucker/2011/08/20/the_history_of_mobile_productivity
Anonymous Attacks Vanguard Defense Industries VDI Senior VP
Anonymous and its various splinter groups have kept themselves in the headlines for quite some time by hacking and/or attacking a diverse cadre of people, groups, and Web sites, such as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), PayPal, government contractors, the UKs Serious Organized Crime Agency (SOCA), Sony, and so on.
The latest victim is...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Anonymous-Attacks-Vanguard-Defense-Industries-VDI-Senior-VP/
Anonymous Attacks Vanguard Defense Industries VDI Senior VP
Anonymous and its various splinter groups have kept themselves in the headlines for quite some time by hacking and/or attacking a diverse cadre of people, groups, and Web sites, such as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), PayPal, government contractors, the UKs Serious Organized Crime Agency (SOCA), Sony, and so on.
The latest victim is...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Anonymous-Attacks-Vanguard-Defense-Industries-VDI-Senior-VP/
BlackBerrys music service costs 5 a month 50 song limit with library sharing
Will BlackBerry's music app be able to compete with all the other music options on the market or will it be shunned by BlackBerry owners in favor of using SD memory to access music?...
iWrench iPhone 4 Stand Is Clever But Almost Useless
There are a lot of iPhone stands in the world. Some are functional, others are plain silly. This iWrench belongs to the latter. The problem seems to be not the whole concept behind using a wrench to prop up an iPhone. The problem is the size of this wrench keeps it from being useful as ...
iWrench iPhone 4 Stand Is Clever But Almost Useless
There are a lot of iPhone stands in the world. Some are functional, others are plain silly. This iWrench belongs to the latter. The problem seems to be not the whole concept behind using a wrench to prop up an iPhone. The problem is the size of this wrench keeps it from being useful as ...
Apple releases iOS 5 beta 6 to developers heres the full change log
Apple on Friday released iOS 5 beta 6 to developers.
Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/08/19/apple-releases-ios-5-beta-6-to-developers-heres-the-full-change-log/
Apple releases iOS 5 beta 6 to developers heres the full change log
Apple on Friday released iOS 5 beta 6 to developers.
Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/08/19/apple-releases-ios-5-beta-6-to-developers-heres-the-full-change-log/
Infographic How the Internet Is Changing the Way We Learn
There's no denying that the Internet has dramatically changed the state of education over the past 20 years or so.
It brings primary sources into every classroom and allows for more open and rapid communication between teachers and students, among other things. But we've only seen the beginning.
Infographic How the Internet Is Changing the Way We Learn
There's no denying that the Internet has dramatically changed the state of education over the past 20 years or so.
It brings primary sources into every classroom and allows for more open and rapid communication between teachers and students, among other things. But we've only seen the beginning.
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Facebooks spam program catches activists
Facebook has sent notes of apology and is changing automated systems that blocked environmental activists and other people from posting on like-minded Facebook pages.
Possible Leaked iPhone 5 Photo
We were able to get our hands on what may be the new Apple iPhone 5.
Source:
http://thisiswhyyourejolly.com/post/9123652507/leaked-iphone-5-photo-we-were-able-to-get-our
Possible Leaked iPhone 5 Photo
We were able to get our hands on what may be the new Apple iPhone 5.
Source:
http://thisiswhyyourejolly.com/post/9123652507/leaked-iphone-5-photo-we-were-able-to-get-our
Anonymous hacker quits burns bridges on way out
U.K.-based hacker calls leaders hypocritical, says he was proud to support some operations, others not so much.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20094821-93/anonymous-hacker-quits-burns-bridges-on-way-out/
Genius 13YearOld Has a Solar Power Breakthrough
When I was 13 I was smoking cigarettes I'd found on the ground and playing Super Nintendo like it was my life's work.
This kid discovered a way to draw 20-50% more power from solar cells.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5832557/genius-13 year old-has-a-solar-power-breakthrough
Genius 13YearOld Has a Solar Power Breakthrough
When I was 13 I was smoking cigarettes I'd found on the ground and playing Super Nintendo like it was my life's work.
This kid discovered a way to draw 20-50% more power from solar cells.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5832557/genius-13 year old-has-a-solar-power-breakthrough
10 Excellent HTML5 coding Tools Many Users Dont Know About
HTML5 will radically change the way we make websites and web apps.
So here are 10 great tools that are amazing for simplifying and enhancing HTML5 coding.
Source:
http://smashinghub.com/excellent-html5-coding-tools.htm
British Airways cabin crew given iPads
In an effort to impove customer service and efficiency aboard flights, British Airways is trialing the use of iPads with its cabin crew.
British Airways cabin crew given iPads
In an effort to impove customer service and efficiency aboard flights, British Airways is trialing the use of iPads with its cabin crew.
Saturday, 20 August 2011
New Aurora 8 works on memory guts and addons
Add-on enhancements; memory management improvements; more HTML5 support; a streamlining of code that renders video and audio; and a new Android build are the hallmarks of the first Firefox 8 Aurora build.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/new-aurora-8-works-on-memory-guts-and-add-ons/
Big Brothers Orbiting Eart [GRAPHIC]
Space debris remains one of the biggest challenges for a space-faring humanity in the 21st century, as even the smallest pieces can pose a serious threat to satellites, manned spacecraft and the International Space Station.
Big Brothers Orbiting Eart [GRAPHIC]
Space debris remains one of the biggest challenges for a space-faring humanity in the 21st century, as even the smallest pieces can pose a serious threat to satellites, manned spacecraft and the International Space Station.
Parasound Zphono USB Preamplifier Helps Turn Old Vinyl and More into Digital Tracks
If you have a big collection of music on vinyl records, cassette tapes, or CDs that you want to get onto your digital audio player easily, but with great quality the Zphono USB is the product.
This thing is a preamplifier that has been designed to connect to your PC via USB and allow for ...
Smiley Face Ring Is A NotSoSubtle Fashion Cue
Created by Chao & Eero Jewel, the smiley face ring is what would be deemed a neutral fashion accessory. It caters to neither sexes but fits both male and female wearers. As seen in the picture below, the ring forms a smiley face on the finger it's worn on. Not sure if it'll also leave ...
US military invents bigger bang
The US Office of Naval research says that it has successfully tested a new type of explosive material that can dramatically increase the impact of weapons.
Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14581097
US military invents bigger bang
The US Office of Naval research says that it has successfully tested a new type of explosive material that can dramatically increase the impact of weapons.
Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14581097
Samsung shows HP how to sell tablets
Sixteen months following Hewlett-Packard's acquisition of Palm and just two months after launching the first webOS tablet, HP is giving up.
The decision...
Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/08/19/samsung-shows-hp-how-to-sell-tablets/
Underage Google Users and the 30Cent Lies Parents Tell to Keep Their Kids Wired
Google+ isn't letting anyone under 18 into its social network, and getting shut out of it can mean losing your Gmail account and all the correspondence in it.
There's a way to correct a user's birth date, but it'll cost a few dimes
Source:
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2089076,00.html
It didnt have to end this way what HP should have done with webOS
webOS's early life was tough, as Palm lacked the market clout to really give its smartphone platform the push it needed.
HP, however, was perfectly placed to get webOS into millions of users' hands and make it a credible contender. It would have meant spending some money, but it could have made HP the next Apple.
It didnt have to end this way what HP should have done with webOS
webOS's early life was tough, as Palm lacked the market clout to really give its smartphone platform the push it needed.
HP, however, was perfectly placed to get webOS into millions of users' hands and make it a credible contender. It would have meant spending some money, but it could have made HP the next Apple.
Friday, 19 August 2011
Two Targets One Bullet How the Ultimate Sniper Rifle Was Made
In 2007, when the Navy SEALs went looking for an alternative to the Barrett weapons system it already used � an ultra-high-caliber rifle capable of firing 0.50-inch cartridges at distances beyond 1,200 meters � it talked to the best weapons manufacturers across the globe.
Eventually it got in touch with a small company with 50 employees, who, it had heard, could make a weapon suitable for its tactical and operational demands.
Source:
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/08/ultimate-sniper-rifle/
Two Targets One Bullet How the Ultimate Sniper Rifle Was Made
In 2007, when the Navy SEALs went looking for an alternative to the Barrett weapons system it already used � an ultra-high-caliber rifle capable of firing 0.50-inch cartridges at distances beyond 1,200 meters � it talked to the best weapons manufacturers across the globe.
Eventually it got in touch with a small company with 50 employees, who, it had heard, could make a weapon suitable for its tactical and operational demands.
Source:
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/08/ultimate-sniper-rifle/
Company to create solarpowered parking lot that melts snow and ice
Forget heated tile in the bathroom to warm up my feet in the morning.
How about solar-powered roads that melt snow and ice to make the highway safe to travel in cold climates? ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/company-to-create-solar-powered-parking-lot-that-melts-snow-and-ice/
HP Killing WebOS
HP just announced that it's killing off its line of WebOS devices. "HP reported that it plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones."
UK hackers create facial recognition software to identify rioters face death threats
British police arent alone in their massive effort to dig through hours of CCTV footage and photographs to identify the rowdy crowds wrecking havoc in London and Manchester: theyve got hackers.
Hackers strike at BART again release data on police officers
Hackers hit BART once more, this time striking through police officers by releasing sensitive data from a police union website. ...
Hackers strike at BART again release data on police officers
Hackers hit BART once more, this time striking through police officers by releasing sensitive data from a police union website. ...
Large ISPs Profit From BitTorrent Traffic Study Finds
During a 2-year period researchers monitored an unprecedented sample of 500,000 people in 169 countries.
Aside from showing that BitTorrent users download more and more data, the report also finds that large ISPs including Comcast are actually making money off BitTorrent traffic.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/large-isps-profit-fom-bittorrent-traffic-110818/
Large ISPs Profit From BitTorrent Traffic Study Finds
During a 2-year period researchers monitored an unprecedented sample of 500,000 people in 169 countries.
Aside from showing that BitTorrent users download more and more data, the report also finds that large ISPs including Comcast are actually making money off BitTorrent traffic.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/large-isps-profit-fom-bittorrent-traffic-110818/
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Microsoft lists App Store as a Windows 8 feature
Microsoft President Steven Sinofsky includes the much-rumored feature in a blog identifying the teams working on the next version of Microsoft's operating system.
Anonymousorganized protests cripple San Francisco transit
Protests in San Francisco's Civic Center Station bring rush hour a standstill.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/anonymous-organized-protests-cripple-san-francisco-transit/
Scepereu Seized by Hackers
The popular scene release site Sceper went down a few minutes ago, and currently displays an image which claims it has been seized.
But by whom? The title of the site claims that Sceper was seized by ICE, but this is certainly not the case.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/sceper-eu-seized-by-hackers-110813/
Digg API updated with Newswire
APIs are sexy, sexy things and we've updated the Digg API to get support for the new coolness of the Digg Newswire.
South Korea Sues Apple And Launches A Website To Make Them Look Bad
South Korea has filed against Apple with about 27,000 users signing on to the lawsuit and each seeking one million won in compensation.
Later on they launched a website that has all the intentions to make Apple look bad.
Android vs iPhone Battle of the Mobile Operating Systems [infographic]
Android vs iPhone is nearly as divisive as PC vs Mac.
What does each OS say about its owner?
This is what happens when You Rent a DVD instead of Pirating it [Pic]
Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with digital copy protection.
Source:
http://www.techglint.com/2011/08/17/this-is-what-happens-when-you-r/
This is what happens when You Rent a DVD instead of Pirating it [Pic]
Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with digital copy protection.
Source:
http://www.techglint.com/2011/08/17/this-is-what-happens-when-you-r/
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
When Facebook Gets Creepy
Facebook knows when youre sleeping, it knows when youre awake, so be good for goodness sake.
Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/286254/when-facebook-gets-creepy
Study Android users sad hicks iPhone users rich girls
A study by Hunch suggests that Android users are far more likely to live in the country and slightly more likely to be pessimists.
While iPhone users have more income and are more likely to be female.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/study-android-users-sad-hicks-iphone-users-rich-girls-2/
ISP CEO Slams Copyright Law and Outdated Business Models
As New Zealand braces itself following the introduction of a 3 strikes-style scheme for dealing with online copyright infringement, the CEO of one of the country's largest ISPs has slammed the legislation.
TelstraClear chief Allan Freeth says that punishing consumers isn't the answer and that business models requiring new legislation in order to function are flawed and need to be changed.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/isp-ceo-slams-copyright-law-and-outdated-business-models-110815/
Adobe Enables CodeFree Web Site Building With Muse
Adobe is working to make it easier for designers to build their own Web sites.
A new application from Adobe, codenamed Muse, lets designers create and publish functional Web sites in a similar way to how they would mock-up a site in InDesign or Illustrator. Muse offers users a familiar Adobe tool set in a WYSIWYG interface. Muse is not designed...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Adobe-Enables-CodeFree-Web-Site-Building-With-Muse/
New 99 Sony PSP Lacks WiFi Is Europe Only
That's one way to compete with smartphones, we guess, though thinking back to the PSP's heyday as a sleek and sexy luxury handheld nearly brought a tear to our eyes. Sony's new PSP will be dubbed E-1000 and will apparently forego cutting edge tech like decade old WiFi technology in favor of... �UMDs. Everyone knows ...
10 Most Costly Cyber Attacks in History
Cyber-attacks aren't just fuel for poorly made movies or something teenagers do for fun.
Source:
http://www.businesspundit.com/10-most-costly-cyber-attacks-in-history/
German court discovers Galaxy Tab evidence presented by Apple is distorted
A court in Germany discovered that a key piece of evidence submitted by Apple was possibly distorted to support Apples claim that the Galaxy Tab closely matches that of the iPad.
German court discovers Galaxy Tab evidence presented by Apple is distorted
A court in Germany discovered that a key piece of evidence submitted by Apple was possibly distorted to support Apples claim that the Galaxy Tab closely matches that of the iPad.
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
The Future of Video Renting Infographic
The days of walking into your local video store and picking something off of the "New Release" wall may be numbered.
In fact, for many people the video store is already an antiquated establishment as movie video rentals are going digital, on-demand, and streaming services are taking over the market.
The Future of Video Renting Infographic
The days of walking into your local video store and picking something off of the "New Release" wall may be numbered.
In fact, for many people the video store is already an antiquated establishment as movie video rentals are going digital, on-demand, and streaming services are taking over the market.
The Intel Upgrade Service Once again charging you 50 to do stuff your CPU already does
Fans of creative nickel-and-dime schemes will love this: Buy an Intel i3-2312M, i3-2102 or Pentium G622 and it just isn't powerful enough, you can grab a $50 upgrade card.
Enter the card's code online and hidden capacity in your chip will suddenly become available for use.
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/the-intel-upgrade-service-once-again-charging-you-50-to-do-stu/
The Intel Upgrade Service Once again charging you 50 to do stuff your CPU already does
Fans of creative nickel-and-dime schemes will love this: Buy an Intel i3-2312M, i3-2102 or Pentium G622 and it just isn't powerful enough, you can grab a $50 upgrade card.
Enter the card's code online and hidden capacity in your chip will suddenly become available for use.
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/the-intel-upgrade-service-once-again-charging-you-50-to-do-stu/
Young people bored with social media
New research suggests one in four young people is 'bored' with 'superficial' social media, but more than a third are more enthusiastic than ever
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/social-media/8702509/Young-people-bored-with-social-media.html
Prototype MacBook Pro With Built In 3G Appears On eBay
One of the features that many people would like to see in Apple’s MacBook Pro is a built in 3G modem, Apple has yet to release a MacBook Pro with built in 3G, and now a prototype MacBook Pro with built in 3G has turned up on eBay. The prototype MacBook Pro is a 15 ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/-z-Wkg0S91k/
Prototype MacBook Pro With Built In 3G Appears On eBay
One of the features that many people would like to see in Apple’s MacBook Pro is a built in 3G modem, Apple has yet to release a MacBook Pro with built in 3G, and now a prototype MacBook Pro with built in 3G has turned up on eBay. The prototype MacBook Pro is a 15 ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/-z-Wkg0S91k/
Googles Mapping Tools Spawn New Breed of Art Projects
The Google Street View car is like the ultimate street photographer, a robo Cartier-Bresson methodically scouring the streets and documenting what it sees.
But most people use GSV for practical purposes, and they view any drama or comedy captured by the roving 360-degree camera as accidents.
A few photographers are now looking for these 'accidents' intentionally. Instead of walking out on the street to find interesting scenes and people, they are
Source:
http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2011/08/google-street-view/
Google Will Pay Motorola 25 Billion If The Deal Doesnt Go Through
Yesterday we heard that Google were purchasing smartphone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility, of course the deal hasn't gone though yet and there are number of things which could stop it going ahead.
It the deal doesn't go through, and Google decides not to purchase Motorola, they will have to pay Motorola a massive $2.5 ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/google-will-pay-motorola-2-5-billion-if-the-deal-doesnt-go-through/
Google Will Pay Motorola 25 Billion If The Deal Doesnt Go Through
Yesterday we heard that Google were purchasing smartphone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility, of course the deal hasn't gone though yet and there are number of things which could stop it going ahead.
It the deal doesn't go through, and Google decides not to purchase Motorola, they will have to pay Motorola a massive $2.5 ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/google-will-pay-motorola-2-5-billion-if-the-deal-doesnt-go-through/
Gundam Robot Statue Returns to Japan Looking Worse for the Wear
After a brief hiatus, that giant Gundam statue we spotted a couple years ago has once again returned home to Tokyo -- though he clearly didn't make the voyage in one piece.
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/gundam-robot-statue-returns-to-japan-looking-worse-for-the-wear/
Gundam Robot Statue Returns to Japan Looking Worse for the Wear
After a brief hiatus, that giant Gundam statue we spotted a couple years ago has once again returned home to Tokyo -- though he clearly didn't make the voyage in one piece.
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/gundam-robot-statue-returns-to-japan-looking-worse-for-the-wear/
Monday, 15 August 2011
The evolution of HiFi from phonograph to flac Infographic
Looking back at the world of music and communication, its amazing to see the transitions that have taken place to get to where we are now.
With iPods, FLAC (free lossless audio codec), and the domination of digital files over physical venues, we are able to immerse ourselves in recordings of the highest imaginable quality.
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/08/the-evolution-of-hifi-from-phonograph-to-flac/
Netflix reportedly getting kidfriendly with new tab
Some users are reporting a new "Just for Kids" tab in their Netflix accounts. Will this help spur subscriptions?...
Netflix reportedly getting kidfriendly with new tab
Some users are reporting a new "Just for Kids" tab in their Netflix accounts. Will this help spur subscriptions?...
Google Will Soon Grow Brand New SignIn Pages For All Their Apps
In keeping with new changes Google's rolling out for their services, all their login pages will soon follow suit.
Hence the new layout for Gmail's page.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5830637/gmails-will-soon-grow-a-brand-new-sign in-page
Cool idea Communal broadband
A Boston company called NetBlazr wants to offer businesses free access to a communal broadband network if a user pays for about $300 in equipment and then turns over the management of that gear to NetBlazr so it can continue building the network.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/broadband/cool-idea-communal-broadband/
New social network will force Google users to identify themselves or leave the site
If the corporation learns the name you're using on Google+is not your real name, you have just four days to clean up your act otherwise your profile is removed.
Kelly Thomas Beating Death Prompts Hacker Group Anonymous to Target Fullerton Police Website
The hacker group Anonymous has announced that it would take down the Fullerton Police Department's website by noon today...
Source:
http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2011/08/anonymous_fullerton_hack.php
Firefox 8 to tell aggressive addons to back off
Mozilla has had it with add-ons that install without your permission.
Starting in Firefox 8, add-ons forced into Firefox by third-party programs will be deactivated until end-user explicitly activates them.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/firefox-8-to-tell-aggressive-add-ons-to-back-off-2/
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Three Awesome NonApple Tablets
In the market for a tablet but feel like the iPad is the wrong fit for you? We've got your back with three notable tablet alternatives.
Bing trumps Google on finding what you actually need
Even after the release of Panda to reduce the amount of spam-laden search results in Google, it appears that the public finds Bing to be more successful at providing accurate, useful search results. ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/bing-trumps-google-on-finding-what-you-actually-need-2/
5 Web Tools to Enhance Your Online Sales Strategy
Using supplemental cloud applications has helped startups accelerate their sales in more efficient ways.
Here are five tools to get you started.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/08/12/web-apps-sales-startups/
5 Web Tools to Enhance Your Online Sales Strategy
Using supplemental cloud applications has helped startups accelerate their sales in more efficient ways.
Here are five tools to get you started.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/08/12/web-apps-sales-startups/
Ubuntus Shuttleworth Patents Misunderstood Misused Outdated
Patents are archaic, misunderstood and of little or no help to the entrepreneur, according to Mark Shuttleworth, who leads the Ubuntu Foundation, which is behind the open source operating system.
In an interview with TechCentral, Shuttleworth was asked about the escalating patent battle in the mobile industry and he provided some choice quotes.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/08/12/ubuntus-shuttleworth-patents-misunderstood-misused-outdated/
Ubuntus Shuttleworth Patents Misunderstood Misused Outdated
Patents are archaic, misunderstood and of little or no help to the entrepreneur, according to Mark Shuttleworth, who leads the Ubuntu Foundation, which is behind the open source operating system.
In an interview with TechCentral, Shuttleworth was asked about the escalating patent battle in the mobile industry and he provided some choice quotes.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/08/12/ubuntus-shuttleworth-patents-misunderstood-misused-outdated/
Google Posts Now Appear in Google Search Results
Google has begun the process of integrating Google+ into search results with the addition of public Google+ posts to Social Search.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/08/12/google-plus-social-search/
Google Posts Now Appear in Google Search Results
Google has begun the process of integrating Google+ into search results with the addition of public Google+ posts to Social Search.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/08/12/google-plus-social-search/
Inside Turntablefm saving music radio from itself
For two decades traditional and Internet radio have faced an uncertain economic future.
Now comes a new social network called Turntable.fm, which lets clusters of users pick songs and chat about them in real time. Will TT.fm revive the golden age of free form radio?
Source:
http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2011/08/inside-turntablefm-saving-music-radio-from-itself.ars
Saturday, 13 August 2011
ANALYSISApple going after Google in tablet spats
* Patents seen as key strategy in tablet war * Apple seen going after Android-based manufacturers * Next target: Motorola in Europe By Poornima Gupta SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 11 (Reuters)
Source:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/11/idUSN1E77A1MX20110811
ANALYSISApple going after Google in tablet spats
* Patents seen as key strategy in tablet war * Apple seen going after Android-based manufacturers * Next target: Motorola in Europe By Poornima Gupta SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 11 (Reuters)
Source:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/11/idUSN1E77A1MX20110811
Google Adds Games Angry Birds Bejeweled Zynga Poker And More
Google+, the search engine's recently launched social network, has announced a slew of popular games that will be added to the platform.
Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/11/google-games-angry-birds-bejeweled-sudoku_n_924837.html
Valve Launching A New CounterStrike Game In 2012
Rumours have�escalated�over the last few days that Valve could be looking to launch a new version of its classic Counter-Strike Game in 2012, called�Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
Posts on the Steam forums seem to suggest that the new game is real, together with mentions of the new game on Twitter and gaming blogs. Original Story Valve ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/valve-launching-a-new-counter-strike-game-in-2012/
Sneak Peek Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS Revealed [PICS]
The first pictures of the long-awaited "Ice Cream Sandwich" upgrade to the Android smartphone operating system were leaked to the world on Thursday.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/08/11/ice-cream-sandwich-pics/
5 Must Have File Recovery Tools For Linux Users
Creating a backup of your computer is a wise idea.
It helps avoid losing your files to accidental deletions. But if your hard disk is damaged some way or the data is lost without you having its backup, file recovery programs are your best bet. Like all other application types, Windows users will find a plethora of options when it comes file recovery software. Options for Linux users, on the other hand, are limited. Thus we decided to share these
Source:
http://www.smashingapps.com/2011/08/11/5-must-have-file-recovery-tools-for-linux-users.html
The 5 Funniest Porn Titles Involved in BitTorrent Piracy Lawsuits
One of the central figures in this week's feature story--"Porn, Piracy, and BitTorrent"--is John Doe #2,057, an anonymous Seattle man accused of illegally downloading the film Tokyo Cougar Creampies.
Doe is adamant that he is innocent--he left his Wi-Fi network open, plus he's legally blind, which makes it nearly impossible to watch movies, hardcore porn included--but he agreed to pay a settlement worth several thousand dollars to the attorneys w
Friday, 12 August 2011
Resident Evils Paul WS Anderson Directors Dont Know Video Games
Much like a Resident Evil zombie, director Paul WS Anderson is turning against his own kind. In keeping with the zombie theme, he asserted that “a lot of video game movies are made by directors who don’t know the video games they are based on from a hole in the head.” Some would argue, and ...
Resident Evils Paul WS Anderson Directors Dont Know Video Games
Much like a Resident Evil zombie, director Paul WS Anderson is turning against his own kind. In keeping with the zombie theme, he asserted that “a lot of video game movies are made by directors who don’t know the video games they are based on from a hole in the head.” Some would argue, and ...
Smart skin Electronics that stick and stretch like a temporary tattoo w video
Engineers have developed a device platform that combines electronic components for sensing, medical diagnostics, communications and human-machine interfaces, all on an ultrathin skin-like patch that mounts directly onto the skin with the ease, flexibility and comfort of a temporary tattoo.
Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-08-smart-skin-electronics-temporary-tattoo.html
Smart skin Electronics that stick and stretch like a temporary tattoo w video
Engineers have developed a device platform that combines electronic components for sensing, medical diagnostics, communications and human-machine interfaces, all on an ultrathin skin-like patch that mounts directly onto the skin with the ease, flexibility and comfort of a temporary tattoo.
Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-08-smart-skin-electronics-temporary-tattoo.html
Smartphones worse at phone calls than older models
2G phones are often better for making phone calls than the latest 3G smartphones,
communications regulator Ofcom
US AntiPiracy Police Kept Secret From The Public
Last month the MPAA and RIAA made a deal with all the major Internet providers in the United States to systematically hunt down file-sharers.
The new Copyright Alerts� system will directly affect millions of Internet users, but thus far the participating parties have refused to disclose which monitoring company will act as anti-piracy detectives. Its time for the big reveal.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/u-s-anti-piracy-police-kept-secret-from-the-public-110811/
US AntiPiracy Police Kept Secret From The Public
Last month the MPAA and RIAA made a deal with all the major Internet providers in the United States to systematically hunt down file-sharers.
The new Copyright Alerts� system will directly affect millions of Internet users, but thus far the participating parties have refused to disclose which monitoring company will act as anti-piracy detectives. Its time for the big reveal.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/u-s-anti-piracy-police-kept-secret-from-the-public-110811/
The hiPhone 5 Fake Chinese version of latest Apple device on sale MONTHS before the real thing is unveiled
The latest version of Apple's popular iPhone has already hit the Chinese market, albeit the black market.
The 'hiPhone 5' is selling for as little as 200 yuan (19 / $31) on China's top e-commerce website Taobao.
The counterfeit device is based on leaked images of the yet-to-be-launched iPhone 5 and is thinner than the existing iPhone 4.
Nokia Android fragmentation helps us
Chris Weber, the newly appointed head of Nokia North America, is confident that his company, along with his former employer, Microsoft, has what it takes to compete with Apple and Google.
He said Nokia-Microsoft could take advantage of the fragmentation in the Google Android ecosystem.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/08/10/nokia-android-fragmentation-helps-us/
HP TouchPad Price Dropped To 399 Permanently
Recently HP announced that they would drop the price of the HP TouchPad, their first webOS tablet by $50, then last weekend they announced that they would be offering the 16GB model for $399 for the weekend only, a drop of $100 off the original price.
HP must have had some good sales over the ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/hp-touchpad-price-dropped-to-399-permanently/
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Hacker Attack on Hong Kong Exchange Website Triggers Halts
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd., the worlds biggest bourse operator by market value, said it suspended trading for companies including HSBC Holdings Plc after its website was hacked.
Data Centers Crippled By BitTorrent BroadcastStorm
Following the example of OpenBitTorrent, another major BitTorrent tracker has now abandoned the resource-intensive TCP protocol. 1337x switched to a UDP-only tracker a few days ago after several hosting providers kicked the tracker out for the broadcast storm� that resulted from the millions of connections BitTorrent users were making.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/data-centers-crippled-by-bittorrent-broadcast-storm-110810/
Data Centers Crippled By BitTorrent BroadcastStorm
Following the example of OpenBitTorrent, another major BitTorrent tracker has now abandoned the resource-intensive TCP protocol. 1337x switched to a UDP-only tracker a few days ago after several hosting providers kicked the tracker out for the broadcast storm� that resulted from the millions of connections BitTorrent users were making.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/data-centers-crippled-by-bittorrent-broadcast-storm-110810/
US military to launch fastestever plane
Unmanned Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 can travel from London to Sydney in less than an hour
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/10/us-military-fastest-plane-falcon
US military to launch fastestever plane
Unmanned Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 can travel from London to Sydney in less than an hour
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/10/us-military-fastest-plane-falcon
Security flaw found in feds digital radios
A pink $30 girl's wireless toy can jam expensive digital radios used by the FBI, Secret Service, and other federal agencies, CNET has learned.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/security-flaw-found-in-feds-digital-radios/
Hacker Plot to Kill Facebook Is All a Terrible Misunderstanding
The internet is quaking with the news that the hacktivist collective Anonymous plans to "destroy" Facebook on November 5th.
We spoke to the Anonymous member who started "Operation Facebook," and he told us the whole thing is a misunderstanding that's spiraled crazily out of control.
Source:
http://gawker.com/5829659/hacker-plot-to-kill-facebook-is-all-a-terrible-misunderstanding
Hacker Plot to Kill Facebook Is All a Terrible Misunderstanding
The internet is quaking with the news that the hacktivist collective Anonymous plans to "destroy" Facebook on November 5th.
We spoke to the Anonymous member who started "Operation Facebook," and he told us the whole thing is a misunderstanding that's spiraled crazily out of control.
Source:
http://gawker.com/5829659/hacker-plot-to-kill-facebook-is-all-a-terrible-misunderstanding
US to test fastest aircraft ever moves at 13000mph
An aircraft scheduled to be tested by the Pentagon on Thursday is capable of reaching speeds of up to 13,000mph, or 3.6 miles a second.
Microsoft rhapsodizes over the 30th birthday of the IBM PC
It's a moment of nostalgia for Microsoft, as this week marks the 30th birthday of the IBM PC.
Sure, other personal computers came before the IBM 5150, but that, to Microsoft at least, isnt important: [T]he introduction of the IBM PC was a defining moment for our industry. [...] Once IBM entered the market with a system running the Microsoft Disk Operating System, MS-DOS, our industry really began to realize [its] dream.�
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Rioters phones could help police
Police may be able to use rioters' mobile phone information to help convict them, say legal experts.
Rioters phones could help police
Police may be able to use rioters' mobile phone information to help convict them, say legal experts.
Motorola CEO Completely open to Windows 8
Motorola's CEO said that Windows 8 is a possibility down the road if Motorola could have a more equitable positon vis-a-vis Nokia in the Windows ecosystem.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/motorola-ceo-completely-open-to-windows-8-2/
Teenage Hacker Breaks Into Norway Shooters Email
Hackers have reportedly broken into Norway shooter Anders Behring Breivik's email account and turned the contents over to police in an effort to help their investigation.
Source:
http://gawker.com/5829286/teenage-hacker-breaks-into-norway-shooters-email
Teenage Hacker Breaks Into Norway Shooters Email
Hackers have reportedly broken into Norway shooter Anders Behring Breivik's email account and turned the contents over to police in an effort to help their investigation.
Source:
http://gawker.com/5829286/teenage-hacker-breaks-into-norway-shooters-email
Android and iOS both fail but Android fails better
How well a system works is only half the picture: the other half is how badly it fails
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/aug/09/technology-failure-more-important-than-success
MobileMe Users Will Get 25GB Of iCloud Storage
Apple recently announced its pricing plans for its new iCloud service, which will replace Apple’s MobileMe service, and new users of the iCloud service will get 5GB of storage for free. If you want to purchase additional storage for iCloud, an extra 20GB of storage will cost you $40 per year, good news for existing ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/fHOEbs3gdpM/
MobileMe Users Will Get 25GB Of iCloud Storage
Apple recently announced its pricing plans for its new iCloud service, which will replace Apple’s MobileMe service, and new users of the iCloud service will get 5GB of storage for free. If you want to purchase additional storage for iCloud, an extra 20GB of storage will cost you $40 per year, good news for existing ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/fHOEbs3gdpM/
Freezing the Fluid Emotions of Dance
This was how Clive Barnes, then the dance critic for The New York Times, summed up the conviction that motivated Martha Graham, when he wrote an appreciation of her work in 1965.
The essay was illustrated by a Sam Falk.
Source:
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/09/freezing-the-fluid-emotions-of-dance/
Freezing the Fluid Emotions of Dance
This was how Clive Barnes, then the dance critic for The New York Times, summed up the conviction that motivated Martha Graham, when he wrote an appreciation of her work in 1965.
The essay was illustrated by a Sam Falk.
Source:
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/09/freezing-the-fluid-emotions-of-dance/
Looking Beyond 3 Technology Trends Your Company Cant Ignore
As someone who has been accurately predicting the future of technology for over 25 years, I urge all leaders to focus on the following three emerging trends that will reshape the business landscape as we know it.
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Killer Android app allows the clueless to hack pwn like a pen tester
Have an Android and wanna start pwning people, networks and machines like penetration testers do? Well you are in luck.
Just what the world needs, another killer mobile app for the clueless who want to hack but need only to push a couple buttons to find targets or to take control of computers and servers.
This Sexy Coffee Gadget Probably Wont Ever Exist
What is it? A laser cutter? A mod photo enlarger? A microscope? A tattoo remover? Nope, its a coffee maker, but an extremely svelte coffee maker.
In fact, I imagine this little Nespresso-friendly caffeine inducer would look pretty sweet in your typical ice hotel� or ad agency lobby.
Source:
http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/08/this-sexy-coffee-gadget-probably-wont-ever-exist/
This Sexy Coffee Gadget Probably Wont Ever Exist
What is it? A laser cutter? A mod photo enlarger? A microscope? A tattoo remover? Nope, its a coffee maker, but an extremely svelte coffee maker.
In fact, I imagine this little Nespresso-friendly caffeine inducer would look pretty sweet in your typical ice hotel� or ad agency lobby.
Source:
http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/08/this-sexy-coffee-gadget-probably-wont-ever-exist/
StoneLike DVD Etches In Movies Pics Data To Last Forever
Start-up Millenniata is planning to introduce a new optical disc and player that etches bits of data into a stone-like material that it claims lasts forever and can be played on any moden DVD or Blu-ray player.
StoneLike DVD Etches In Movies Pics Data To Last Forever
Start-up Millenniata is planning to introduce a new optical disc and player that etches bits of data into a stone-like material that it claims lasts forever and can be played on any moden DVD or Blu-ray player.
Diggs New Newswire is a Radical Experiment in Social News
... added a highly customizable, real time Newswire.
Want to see the freshest videos about technology that have been validated enough to get 10 or more Diggs but aren't so popular that they've been dugg more than 50 times? Text posts about business with more than 50 Diggs? Those kinds of views are now available.
Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/diggs_new_newswire_is_a_radical_experiment_in_soci.php
Sifting for Diamonds with the Digg Newswire
Today Digg is launching the Digg Newswire, which is a tool for discovering breaking stories on Digg and speeding them on their way to Top News.
Source:
http://about.digg.com/blog/sifting-for-diamonds-with-the-digg-newswire
World of Warcraft bleeding players despite new content
Are people finally getting tired of the Horde and the Alliance? After a long reign as the most popular MMORPG of all-time, Blizzard is watching the slow decline of the fantasy game. ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/world-of-warcraft-bleeding-players-despite-new-content/
World of Warcraft bleeding players despite new content
Are people finally getting tired of the Horde and the Alliance? After a long reign as the most popular MMORPG of all-time, Blizzard is watching the slow decline of the fantasy game. ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/world-of-warcraft-bleeding-players-despite-new-content/
Monday, 8 August 2011
Facebook finds digital proof that Paul Ceglia is committing fraud
Did anyone actually think Paul Ceglia's claim of owning the majority of Facebook was legit? After analyzing Ceglia's evidence, Facebook lawyers have taken a step closer to completely shutting down the lawsuit.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/facebook-finds-digital-proof-that-paul-ceglia-is-committing-fraud-2/
Facebook finds digital proof that Paul Ceglia is committing fraud
Did anyone actually think Paul Ceglia's claim of owning the majority of Facebook was legit? After analyzing Ceglia's evidence, Facebook lawyers have taken a step closer to completely shutting down the lawsuit.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/08/facebook-finds-digital-proof-that-paul-ceglia-is-committing-fraud-2/
Apple design secrets exposed How Apple came up with the 6th gen iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle
So how did Apple get from the 4th/5th gen iPod Nano to the device's current form factor? Well, it was actually a complex process with multiple objectives
Apple design secrets exposed How Apple came up with the 6th gen iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle
So how did Apple get from the 4th/5th gen iPod Nano to the device's current form factor? Well, it was actually a complex process with multiple objectives
Planet of the iPad
The neat thing about the Rise of the Planet of the Apes movie is that starting about a third of the way through and definitely for the last third you're rooting for the apes.
In the tipsy turvy world of Streaming, once you get over the first $10 dollars, everything else feels like it's free. It's a marketing mirage but then again the Walrus wasn't Paul. The perception is everything, even when the reception is intermittent.
Amy How Twitter Broke the News
News of Amy Winehouses tragic death hit Twitter 20 minutes after she was found.
Stylist profiles its rise from social network to ground-breaking news source.
Source:
http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/amy-winehouse-how-twitter-broke-the-news
Amy How Twitter Broke the News
News of Amy Winehouses tragic death hit Twitter 20 minutes after she was found.
Stylist profiles its rise from social network to ground-breaking news source.
Source:
http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/amy-winehouse-how-twitter-broke-the-news
Developers get iOS 5 beta 5 for weekend fun
Apple releases a fifth beta version of iOS 5 to developers today, a change from its usual habit of delivering such betas during the work week.
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