Consolidation and process discipline are just two ways SMBs can squeeze operational costs out of their IT budget, leaving more room for innovation.
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http://www.zdnet.com/blog/small-business-matters/5-themes-for-2012-technology-planning/407
Friday, 30 September 2011
5 themes for 2012 technology planning ZDNet
5 themes for 2012 technology planning ZDNet
Consolidation and process discipline are just two ways SMBs can squeeze operational costs out of their IT budget, leaving more room for innovation.
Source:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/small-business-matters/5-themes-for-2012-technology-planning/407
Zune Pass gets a 999 price tag and heads to Canada Oct 3
Microsoft's Zune Pass service makes a blip on the music-streaming radar with a new $9.99 price tag and a ticket to Canada. ...
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http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/zune-pass-gets-a-9-99-price-tag-and-heads-to-canada-oct-3-2/
Amazon Debuts its 199 Kindle Fire Tablet To Confront Apples Ipad Market Dominance
Apples Ipad now has a strong competitor in the form of Amazons color tablet computer named Kindle Fire.
With the high brand value of the Kindle brand which was rigorously built over three generations of its e-book readers.
TMobile lines up against Apple in Samsung lawsuit
T-Mobile USA has become the latest mobile provider opposing Apple's bid to stop Samsung Electronics Co from selling some Galaxy products in the United States, according to a court filing.
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/t-mobile-lines-against-apple-samsung-lawsuit-212031361.html
TMobile lines up against Apple in Samsung lawsuit
T-Mobile USA has become the latest mobile provider opposing Apple's bid to stop Samsung Electronics Co from selling some Galaxy products in the United States, according to a court filing.
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/t-mobile-lines-against-apple-samsung-lawsuit-212031361.html
Google Analytics Finally Goes Real Time Plus New Premium Accounts
Google Analytics, the super dominant free web analytics platform, has to date offered analytics that were roughly 24 hours behind.
The wait to stop waiting has come to an end and today the company announced that Google Analytics is now rolling out real-time reporting to its users. Update: Just when you thought that was a big deal, Google Analytics also rolled out a premium offering today. Details below. This is something that many people are goin
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http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/google_analytics_finally_goes_real_time.php
Intels Market Share Further Ahead of the Pack after Crossing Sandy Bridge
Intel's obscene share of the microprocessor market has grown even more grotesque, at least if you're AMD or any other chip maker fighting for scraps.
If you're Intel, well, life just keeps getting better. New numbers are in, and according to data from market research firm IHS iSuppli, Intel now dominates the competition by accounting for 81.8...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Authenticity Of Web Pages Are Under Attack
The keepers of the Internet have become acutely concerned about the Web's core trustworthiness.
Hackers cracked three companies that work with the most popular Web browsers to ensure the authenticity of Web pages where consumers type in sensitive information.
Source:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2011-09-27/webpage-hackers/50575024/1
Authenticity Of Web Pages Are Under Attack
The keepers of the Internet have become acutely concerned about the Web's core trustworthiness.
Hackers cracked three companies that work with the most popular Web browsers to ensure the authenticity of Web pages where consumers type in sensitive information.
Source:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2011-09-27/webpage-hackers/50575024/1
HTC Radar Windows Phone Mango Smartphone Headed To TMobile
HTC announced its new Windows Phone Mango smartphone a few weeks back, and now T-Mobile in the US have confirmed that the HTC Radar will be available on their network before the holidays. As we heard previously, the HTC Radar features a 3.8 inch multi-touch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, ...
HTC Radar Windows Phone Mango Smartphone Headed To TMobile
HTC announced its new Windows Phone Mango smartphone a few weeks back, and now T-Mobile in the US have confirmed that the HTC Radar will be available on their network before the holidays. As we heard previously, the HTC Radar features a 3.8 inch multi-touch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, ...
HandsOn with Amazons New Kindle Fire [PICS]
Check out our Amazon Kindle Fire hands-on!
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http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/28/amazon-kindle-fire-hands-on/
Verizon files brief seeking to block Apples motion for preliminary injunction against 4G based Samsung products
Apples legal effort to block the sale of Samsungs line of Galaxy smartphones and tablets has seen some success across Europe and in Australia.
As for Apples efforts to win an injunction preventing Samsung from selling its allegedly infringing products in the US, well, well have an answer to that in just a few weeks.
Verizon files brief seeking to block Apples motion for preliminary injunction against 4G based Samsung products
Apples legal effort to block the sale of Samsungs line of Galaxy smartphones and tablets has seen some success across Europe and in Australia.
As for Apples efforts to win an injunction preventing Samsung from selling its allegedly infringing products in the US, well, well have an answer to that in just a few weeks.
Why Twitters Information Network Strategy Is Under Pressure From Facebook Google Plus
"We're not a social network, we're an information network." That's what Twitter's vice president of engineering, Michael Abbott, told the crowd at Mobilize 2011 this week.
That isn't new branding, Twitter has been denying it's a social network since at least a year ago. It all dates back to November 2009, when Twitter changed the question it asked users for status updates from "What are you doing?" to "What's happening?". The trouble is, Twitter'
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http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/twitter_information_network_strategy_under_pressure.php
Coming soon Sync Chrome extension settings
Enabling Chrome extension settings to march in lockstep should help different installations of the browser work similarly--handy for for the Web-app world Google likes.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/coming-soon-sync-chrome-extension-settings-2/
Vacation Freezes May Foretell Of iPhone 5 Release
It seems that AT&T has frozen all vacation time for the first part of October.
The block of time from October 3rd to October 14th has been blacked out by AT&T so no one can take time off during that period.
Source:
http://www.broadbandexpert.com/blog/smartphones/vacation-freezes-may-foretell-of-iphone-5-release/
Vacation Freezes May Foretell Of iPhone 5 Release
It seems that AT&T has frozen all vacation time for the first part of October.
The block of time from October 3rd to October 14th has been blacked out by AT&T so no one can take time off during that period.
Source:
http://www.broadbandexpert.com/blog/smartphones/vacation-freezes-may-foretell-of-iphone-5-release/
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Most US Consumers Chose Android This Summer
According to research by the Nielsen Company, more recent acquirers of mobile devices have been opting for Android phones over other brands.
The numbers from a Nielsen survey show that as of August 2011, about 56% of the consumers that bought a new smartphone in the three preceeding months chose Android. Why is that significant? There are...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Most-US-Consumers-Chose-Android-This-Summer/
Most US Consumers Chose Android This Summer
According to research by the Nielsen Company, more recent acquirers of mobile devices have been opting for Android phones over other brands.
The numbers from a Nielsen survey show that as of August 2011, about 56% of the consumers that bought a new smartphone in the three preceeding months chose Android. Why is that significant? There are...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Most-US-Consumers-Chose-Android-This-Summer/
Lockheed envisions ultra longrange hydrogen jet Visualizations
Lockheed has released conceptual images of a new aircraft inspired the Bar-tailed Godwit, a bird that makes the longest known non-stop flight without stopping to feed (7,258 miles to be exact).
The Stratoliner concept is said to boast an equally ...
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/09/lockheed-envisions-ultra-long-range-hydrogen-jet/
Lockheed envisions ultra longrange hydrogen jet Visualizations
Lockheed has released conceptual images of a new aircraft inspired the Bar-tailed Godwit, a bird that makes the longest known non-stop flight without stopping to feed (7,258 miles to be exact).
The Stratoliner concept is said to boast an equally ...
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/09/lockheed-envisions-ultra-long-range-hydrogen-jet/
INFOGRAPHIC Windows 8 to give iPad Android tablets a run for their money
Microsofts upcoming Windows 8 operating system is poised to give Apples iPad and Android-powered tablets some tough competition according to social chatter following Microsofts public unveiling of the OS earlier this month.
TMobiles Samsung Galaxy S II Gets Official
T-Mobile's version of the extremely popular Samsung Galaxy S II is now official, and it comes with a range of impressive specifications which we heard about previously, these include a dual core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S3 processor and Android Gingerbread 2.3.5.
The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II features a 4.52 inch Super AMOLED Plus display with ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/t-mobiles-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-gets-official/
Infographic Who Will Upgrade to Apples iPhone 5
If youre an iPhone owner, will you upgrade? And if you own a different type of phone, do you plan to drink the Apple Kool-Aid with the iPhone 5?
Apple expected to unveil new iPhone next week
Apple Inc is expected to unveil its much-awaited new iPhone next week.Apple on Tuesday invited media to a special event titled Let's talk iPhone to be held at its headquarters
Source:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/27/us-apple-iphone-idUSTRE78Q3CR20110927
Apple expected to unveil new iPhone next week
Apple Inc is expected to unveil its much-awaited new iPhone next week.Apple on Tuesday invited media to a special event titled Let's talk iPhone to be held at its headquarters
Source:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/27/us-apple-iphone-idUSTRE78Q3CR20110927
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
UK capital to introduce talking trash cans in fight against litter
In a bid to encourage people to put their litter in the trash can rather than on the street, trash cans in central London will talk, sing, burp and applaud in response to having littler dropped inside them.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/uk-capital-to-introduce-talking-trash-cans-in-fight-against-litter/
IPAddresses of the Canadian Hurt locker Victims
Three Canadian ISPs have been ordered by a court to hand over the personal details of their subscribers to Voltage Pictures.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/ip-addresses-of-the-canadian-hurt-locker-victims-110926/
The top 50 iPad apps
It's the apps that bring the iPad to life.
If you want to read a book, watch a movie, make a video call, paint a picture or just browse on the sofa, there's an app for you. Stuart Dredge picks the best
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/sep/25/50-best-ipad-apps-apple
The top 50 iPad apps
It's the apps that bring the iPad to life.
If you want to read a book, watch a movie, make a video call, paint a picture or just browse on the sofa, there's an app for you. Stuart Dredge picks the best
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/sep/25/50-best-ipad-apps-apple
Reviews processors bulldozer first release and state 32nm amd parts
Some months back we covered the news that AMD had released its first revenue shipments of Llano. This was a big deal back then, as it was the first 32 nm based product from AMD, and one which could help AMD achieve power and performance parity with Intel in a number of platforms. Llano has gone on to be a decent seller for AMD, and it has had a positive effect on AMDs marketshare in laptops. Where once AMD was a distant second in overall te
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http://pcper.com/reviews/Processors/Bulldozer-First-Release-and-State-32nm-AMD-Parts
FBI Crackdown On LulzSec And Anonymous Nabs Alleged Leaders
San Francisco. Phoenix. Ohio. Three separate places, three separate arrests. Months after LulzSec officially concluded its campaign of lulz and a couple months short before Anonymous can carry out its plans to destroy Facebook, both organizations have been dealt mortal blows. or have they? The security apparatus of the United States isn’t a thing to ...
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/Z7I7yLwH810/
Google Places merges may be hazardous to your buisness
An automatic merge of two Google Places listings almost killed a small Florida-based law firm.
Source:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/google/google-places-merges-may-be-hazardous-to-your-buisness/3346
Google Places merges may be hazardous to your buisness
An automatic merge of two Google Places listings almost killed a small Florida-based law firm.
Source:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/google/google-places-merges-may-be-hazardous-to-your-buisness/3346
4 strangest bugs and bungles in the history of Android
Over the last several years Android has exploded in popularity.
With this massive growth came a few notable bugs in software and hardware. Here are some of the most unusual.
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http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/97149-the-4-strangest-bugs-and-bungles-in-the-history-of-android
Monday, 26 September 2011
NASA says falling satellites debris is not UARS to keep
NASA's 6-ton Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is expected to fall back to Earth this weekend, raining more than two dozen large chunks of debris on the surface.
But don't even think about keeping a piece for yourself.
Facebook New feature will allow users to know who doesnt like them
Using the new feature, which is set to be rolled out in the near future, users will be able to see all their entire Facebook history - including their shifting friends lists.
Andy Samberg Impersonates Mark Zuckerberg at Facebooks F8
When Facebook's F8 kicked off yesterday, the other Mark Zuckerberg, Andy Samberg, �took the stage.
He spent the first 6 minutes trying to describe and
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http://www.brobible.com/videos/watch/andy-samberg-impersonates-mark-zuckerberg-f8
COMIC Facebook Changes Getting Out of Hand
Sometimes change is a great thing, and other times it seems like a lot of extra hoops to jump through with meager benefits.
Belgian architech duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh constructs seethrough church
Inspiration for art can be found anywhere, from the most banal things to the most extraordinary. Sometimes what begins as banal, through art, can become extraordinary and Belgian architect duo Pieterjan Gijs and Arnuot Van Vaerenbergh have achieved just that with their construction of a see-through steel framed church. ...
Facebook Disconnect
Stop Facebook from tracking the webpages you go to!
Source:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ejpepffjfmamnambagiibghpglaidiec
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Buckle up Traditional TV is in for a heck of a ride
A generational shift is unfolding in the way we consume content.
It's a fundamental change in consumer behavior that will impact businesses across all industries. Will the inevitable disruption of internet TV be similar to the downslide of print media?
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http://gigaom.com/video/buckle-up-traditional-tv-is-in-for-a-heck-of-a-ride/
New Net Neutrality Rules Become Official
The new Net Neutrality rules that the FCC approved in December -- to disappointed griping from both sides of the debate -- became official on Friday as they entered the Federal Register.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/09/23/net-neutrality-rules-become-official/
Samsung lawsuits against Apple over 3G patents could backfire
Samsung is making no bones about its intention intensify its legal fight with Apple, accusing the company of "free riding" on its patented wireless technologies.
However, its strategy of using FRAND-encumbered, "standards essential" patents may not be on the firmest legal ground.
ASUS Launches The Eee Pad Slider
The Eee Pad Slider from ASUS is now available.
As you may expect from its name, this tablet features a slide-out keyboard to help you be more productive on the go. The Eee Pad Slider is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor and Android 3.2. The tablet also features a front-facing 1.2MP camera and rear-facing 5MP camera. Connectivity...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/ASUS-Launches-The-Eee-Pad-Slider/
ASUS Launches The Eee Pad Slider
The Eee Pad Slider from ASUS is now available.
As you may expect from its name, this tablet features a slide-out keyboard to help you be more productive on the go. The Eee Pad Slider is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor and Android 3.2. The tablet also features a front-facing 1.2MP camera and rear-facing 5MP camera. Connectivity...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/ASUS-Launches-The-Eee-Pad-Slider/
Cell Phone Service Finally Comes to New York Citys Subways
New York City, a laggard in getting cell phone service for its subway system, will begin offering it next week.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/09/23/cell-phone-service-new-york-subways/
Cell Phone Service Finally Comes to New York Citys Subways
New York City, a laggard in getting cell phone service for its subway system, will begin offering it next week.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/09/23/cell-phone-service-new-york-subways/
Magico Outs Impressive New Speakers
A refined and quite snobbish�appreciation�for music requires a credible sound system.
There's quite a selection out there, a veritable elite that ensures bragging rights among owners. Among such illustrious brands is the Q1 from Magico, which was being rumored about since 2010. Is all the hype true? Judging by its reception from audio nerds, it's ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/magico-outs-impressive-new-speakers-2/
Magico Outs Impressive New Speakers
A refined and quite snobbish�appreciation�for music requires a credible sound system.
There's quite a selection out there, a veritable elite that ensures bragging rights among owners. Among such illustrious brands is the Q1 from Magico, which was being rumored about since 2010. Is all the hype true? Judging by its reception from audio nerds, it's ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/magico-outs-impressive-new-speakers-2/
Apple logos in backdrop for Samsung instore display
Samsung is looking more like a stalker as it tries to fight claims from Apple that it has a copycat streak.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/apple-logos-in-backdrop-for-samsung-in-store-display-2/
Two New Barnes Noble EReaders Out Before Year Ends
Earlier this month, rumors that a new Nook Color was due soon reached Geeky Gadgets. Turns out the rumor was true. But wait, it's not just about a Nook color--it's three. yes, three new Nooks are now believed to be on the verge of official releases before the year is out. Are they coming by ...
Saturday, 24 September 2011
Googles Jim Henson doodle lets you be the puppeteer
September 24 would have been Jim Henson's 75th birthday, so Google commemorates the day with another entertaining doodle. In this one, you can try digital puppetry by making six Muppets move and talk to your bidding.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/yTJ6vnjBXJI/
A Concise Guide to Android Rooting
Why, how, and 'what now?' for rooting an Android phone, plus 7 apps for root users.
A Concise Guide to Android Rooting
Why, how, and 'what now?' for rooting an Android phone, plus 7 apps for root users.
Privacy Win Apple and Dropbox Join Fight to Reform Electronic Privacy Law
In April we launched Who Has Your Back, a campaign calling on major Internet companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft to stand with their users when it comes to government demands for users data.
Today, were pleased to see that two of the th...
Source:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/privacy-win-apple-and-dropbox-join-fight-reform
Privacy Win Apple and Dropbox Join Fight to Reform Electronic Privacy Law
In April we launched Who Has Your Back, a campaign calling on major Internet companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft to stand with their users when it comes to government demands for users data.
Today, were pleased to see that two of the th...
Source:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/privacy-win-apple-and-dropbox-join-fight-reform
Scientists claim to have broken the light speed barrier
Faster than the speed of light? Normally we think of The Flash, Superman, or perhaps a Federation starship using warp drive.
In other words, we think science fiction or comic books. After all, surpassing that speed would overturn one of the fundamental laws of physics, Einstein's theory of relativity, often simply known by the equation E =...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Scientist-claim-to-have-broken-the-light-speed-barrier/
Japanese virtual popstar Hatsune Miku lives in Toyotas augmented reality app powered by junaio
metaio and Toyota Motor Sales announced that Hatsune Miku, Japan's most popular virtual pop-star, will perform live on stage in 3-D with the 2011 Toyota Corolla...
StumbleUpon Removing Photo Blog Group And Themes Features
StumbleUpon has today announced that on October 24th they will be closing down their group, photo and HTML blogging, features and the ability for users to be able to select themes to personalise their experience and reviews of sites.
The reason StumbleUpon is removing the features is to stay true to StumbleUpon's core features finding ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/stumbleupon-removing-photo-blog-group-and-themes-features-2/
StumbleUpon Removing Photo Blog Group And Themes Features
StumbleUpon has today announced that on October 24th they will be closing down their group, photo and HTML blogging, features and the ability for users to be able to select themes to personalise their experience and reviews of sites.
The reason StumbleUpon is removing the features is to stay true to StumbleUpon's core features finding ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/stumbleupon-removing-photo-blog-group-and-themes-features-2/
The problem with recruitment for software jobs is you
Matthew Baxter-Reynolds: The model by which more and more programmers find their jobs is sucking money out of the UK software industry.
Yet we've nobody to blame for it but ourselves
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2011/sep/23/problem-recruitment-software-jobs
Friday, 23 September 2011
Heres What Facebook Timeline Looks Like
Facebook has just used their keynote at f8 to unveil a major new feature: Timeline.
It's your Profile re-imagined in a more visual way. "It's the heart of your Facebook experience, completely re-thought from the ground up," CEO Mark Zuckerberg noted.
Source:
http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/22/facebook-timeline-pictures/
Kia GT concept pictures
Kia debuts their all-new Kia GT concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, carrying with it a striking design and all-new rear-wheel-drive platform. ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/kia-gt-concept-pictures/
Murdoch paper hacked ministers voice mail
Rupert Murdoch's News of the World hacked extensively into the voice mail of a minister in Britain's former Labour government, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Source:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/09/22/murdoch-paper-hacked-ministers-voice-mail-sources/
Broadband grudge match Cable vs DSL vs 4G
Need Internet service, but wondering how do these common broadband technologies compare in real life? We pitted cable vs.
DSL vs. 4G wireless to find out.
Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/broadband-grudge-match-cable-vs-dsl-vs-4g/
An InDepth Guide What Is Google
The Google+ project will do some of the same general things as Facebook, such as sending messages to friends, sharing links, chatting, and sharing pictures, but the big difference is that with Google+, you can choose who you want to share these things with.
Source:
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/google-what-is-it-and-how-do-i-get-it-20110628/
Hulu Surpasses 1 Million Paying Subscribers
Hulu Plus might not have as many subscribers as Netflix, but with 1m paying users and growing, the service continues to grow.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Google vs Facebook The Gloves Are Off [OPINION]
What a day.
In the space of a few short hours, Google+ wrenched open the floodgates, allowing anyone to sign up for the fledgling social network -- while Facebook retooled its newsfeed so you wont
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/09/20/google-vs-facebook-the-gloves-are-off-opinion/
Google vs Facebook The Gloves Are Off [OPINION]
What a day.
In the space of a few short hours, Google+ wrenched open the floodgates, allowing anyone to sign up for the fledgling social network -- while Facebook retooled its newsfeed so you wont
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/09/20/google-vs-facebook-the-gloves-are-off-opinion/
Person of Interest Surveillance on steroids scifi or fact
The new TV series Person of Interest taps into a program that provides "a tool of unimaginable power" for government surveillance.
CBS is using social media and creepy interactive billboards to drive the surveillance-of-citizens' theme home. While we may not have heroes tapping digital data to help save people's lives, the high-tech tools that are used, often tied into security, are much more fact than science fiction.
Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/18976/person_of_interest_surveillance_on_steroids_sci_fi_or_fact
Person of Interest Surveillance on steroids scifi or fact
The new TV series Person of Interest taps into a program that provides "a tool of unimaginable power" for government surveillance.
CBS is using social media and creepy interactive billboards to drive the surveillance-of-citizens' theme home. While we may not have heroes tapping digital data to help save people's lives, the high-tech tools that are used, often tied into security, are much more fact than science fiction.
Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/18976/person_of_interest_surveillance_on_steroids_sci_fi_or_fact
Lib Dems Support Repeal of Digital Economy Act
As reported a month ago, a proposal condemning the Digital Economy Act (DEA) was indeed brought before the Liberal Democrats Autumn Conference this week.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/lib-dems-support-repeal-of-digital-economy-act-110921/
Lib Dems Support Repeal of Digital Economy Act
As reported a month ago, a proposal condemning the Digital Economy Act (DEA) was indeed brought before the Liberal Democrats Autumn Conference this week.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/lib-dems-support-repeal-of-digital-economy-act-110921/
Breakfast Revolution and Business in 140 Characters
When Twitter first launched in 2006, I thought it sounded like a ridiculous idea unless you happened to be The Most Interesting Man in the World.
Certainly
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http://blog.koldcast.tv/2011/pov/breakfast-revolution-and-business-in-140-characters/
Google helps developers prep for Ice Cream Sandwich
Google helps Android Honeycomb developers start planning for Ice Cream Sandwich by showing them how to update apps to work on phones.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/google-helps-developers-prep-for-ice-cream-sandwich-2/
Survey 10 percent of UK under10s have an iPhone a third have a cell phone
A survey has found that around a third of UK children under the age of 10 have their own cell phone, with one in ten owning an iPhone. ...
Five Reasons Why You Should Really Calm Down about the New Facebook News Feed
Last night, Facebook rolled out its latest edition of the constant stream of updates from all of your friends...
Source:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2011/09/five_reasons_why_you_should_re.php
Five Reasons Why You Should Really Calm Down about the New Facebook News Feed
Last night, Facebook rolled out its latest edition of the constant stream of updates from all of your friends...
Source:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2011/09/five_reasons_why_you_should_re.php
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
One Per Cent Robot nominated to carry Olympic flame
A robotic torch bearer would honour computer scientist Alan Turing's 100th birthday, says researcher
Source:
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/onepercent/2011/09/robot-nominated-to-carry-olymp.html
One Per Cent Robot nominated to carry Olympic flame
A robotic torch bearer would honour computer scientist Alan Turing's 100th birthday, says researcher
Source:
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/onepercent/2011/09/robot-nominated-to-carry-olymp.html
Is the tea party over
Has the tea party peaked? Republican lawmakers affiliated with the upstart anti-tax movement scored big in the nerve-racking debt-ceiling debacle, but the victory left enough hard feelings to feed the movement's ultimate defeat.
Source:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-oped-0807-page-20110807,0,1454378.column
Fox kills Alec Baldwins Emmys phonehacking joke
The "30 Rock" actor asks for his taped introduction at the Emmys to be cut after Fox deletes a joke about the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. He suggests the joke would have made News Corp look better. A little.
Taiwan pub steadily criticizes Intels Ultrabook
DigiTimes has been running a stream of articles critical of Intel's Ultrabook strategy.
The complaints are originating from the region's hardware suppliers, according to the publication.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/taiwan-pub-steadily-criticizes-intels-ultrabook/
Student gets nocontact order against principal
A student in Washington state gets a restraining order against his school's principal, alleging the man threatened to use a knife to cut off the rosary around his neck.
Student gets nocontact order against principal
A student in Washington state gets a restraining order against his school's principal, alleging the man threatened to use a knife to cut off the rosary around his neck.
Press Starts to Doubt AntiPiracy Propaganda Machine
The anti-piracy lobby group AFACT just championed a study which claims that nearly all of the popular files on BitTorrent point to infringing material.
Although the study in question is probably not far off, the press-release of the anti-piracy group has been met with more doubt than ever before. Slowly journalists are starting to reflect on the ongoing propaganda stream from anti-piracy outfits, and some are even brave enough to call them out on
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/press-starts-to-doubt-anti-piracy-propaganda-machine-110920/
Economy enters dangerous phase
The global economy enters a 'dangerous new phase' of slow growth, the IMF says, as fears persist about the eurozone debt crisis.
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Google Wallet Confirmed
Google is said to be launching its somewhat delayed Google Wallet service sometime later today.
From the looks of it, it might actually be out in the wild. We have some photographic proof.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/09/19/google-wallet-confirmed/
Bulletproof vests upgraded with GPS impact sensors to alert team
Taking a step beyond simply protecting a human from weapon fire, a new advancement from Laipac Technology will help locate injured soldiers and police officers after being fired upon.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/bulletproof-vests-upgraded-with-gps-impact-sensors-to-alert-team-2/
Danish group develops EEG Smartphone app Video
(PhysOrg.com) -- Sometimes with Smartphone apps the line between seriousness and gimmick is difficult to discern.
Take for example the Smartphone Brain Scanner developed by Jakob Eg Larsen and his colleagues at the Technical University of Denmark. It�s a hardware/software gadget that allows anyone ...
Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-09-danish-group-eeg-smartphone-app.html
Danish group develops EEG Smartphone app Video
(PhysOrg.com) -- Sometimes with Smartphone apps the line between seriousness and gimmick is difficult to discern.
Take for example the Smartphone Brain Scanner developed by Jakob Eg Larsen and his colleagues at the Technical University of Denmark. It�s a hardware/software gadget that allows anyone ...
Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-09-danish-group-eeg-smartphone-app.html
MSI Shows Off VoiceControlled Motherboard Approach at IDF
Micro-Star International revealed voice control via motherboard at the Intel Developer Conference.
The MSI demo showed how its add-on PCIe x1 card can add voice control to selected Sandy Bridge motherboards that feature the JDLED3 connector. MSI voice software that is part of ...
Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-09-msi-voice-controlled-motherboard-approach-idf.html
The Patent War Continues Samsung Strikes Back at Apple
The next bombshell dropped in the war between Samsung Electronics and Apple was dropped down under in Australia. Samsung filed a suit in Sydney alleging Apple infringes on many Samsung patents.
The Patent War Continues Samsung Strikes Back at Apple
The next bombshell dropped in the war between Samsung Electronics and Apple was dropped down under in Australia. Samsung filed a suit in Sydney alleging Apple infringes on many Samsung patents.
Girls Are Not Into The Pirate Bay Or BitTorrent
The Cybernorms research group at Swedens Lund University partnered with The Pirate Bay earlier this year to carry out the largest survey among file-sharers in history. 75,000 people from all over the world participated in the study, and today the researchers revealed some of the initial results.
Girls dont fancy The Pirate Bay, most pirates download movies, and they are increasingly worried about their anonymity.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/girls-are-not-into-the-pirate-bay-or-bittorrent-110919/
Monday, 19 September 2011
Windows 8 [IMG]
Looking at Microsoft's past history, perhaps we should keep the fireworks in the box until it gets released.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5841204/perhaps-windows-8-would-not-be-that-good-after-all
How Intel is building a virtual Steve Jobs better security and more
Intel's research showcase at IDF 2011 demonstrated a number of intriguing concepts on the brink of reality, including a new product design process that would emulate the role Steve Jobs once played at Apple.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/how-intel-is-building-a-virtual-steve-jobs-better-security-and-more-2/
10 Customizable Social Media Accessories
These apps and services connect to your social accounts and transform profile pictures, status updates and mobile photography into fun and meaningful memories.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/09/18/customizable-social-media-gear/
Handson with Toyotas Prius plugin hybrid [VIDEO]
Yesterday we attended Toyota's Green Drive Expo where we were given the opportunity to take the production version of the Prius plug-in hybrid (PHV) -- and its smorgasbord of technology -- for a spin.
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/hands-on-with-toyotas-prius-plug-in-hybrid-video/
Facebook Hulu to strengthen ties report says
Announcement at Facebook's upcoming F8 conference could involve 'the potential for users to see what their friends are watching on Hulu and share video content between their personal networks,' the New York Post reports.
Read this blog post by Edward Moyer on Digital Media.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20107747-93/facebook-hulu-to-strengthen-ties-report-says/
Facebook Hulu to strengthen ties report says
Announcement at Facebook's upcoming F8 conference could involve 'the potential for users to see what their friends are watching on Hulu and share video content between their personal networks,' the New York Post reports.
Read this blog post by Edward Moyer on Digital Media.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20107747-93/facebook-hulu-to-strengthen-ties-report-says/
PERSON OF INTEREST HOW TRUE TO LIFE
CNET Editor Brian Cooley on the set of the new CBS Drama "Person of Interest" gets a first-hand look at the technology and information being used to shape story lines.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
PERSON OF INTEREST HOW TRUE TO LIFE
CNET Editor Brian Cooley on the set of the new CBS Drama "Person of Interest" gets a first-hand look at the technology and information being used to shape story lines.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Did Apple pick TSMC as their new foundry to further punish Samsung
I do not have any hard evidence, but I think that Apple is either punishing Samsung or just making it harder for them to defend themselves.
Sunday, 18 September 2011
Jabra Supreme Bluetooth Headset Debuts
Jabra has unveiled a new Bluetooth headset that is a mono headset.
The headset is called the Jabra Supreme and it claims to be the first to have noise cancellation in a mono device. Mono means that it has only one speaker and doesn't make stereo sound. Original Story Jabra Supreme Bluetooth Headset Debuts � ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/jabra-supreme-bluetooth-headset-debuts/
Jabra Supreme Bluetooth Headset Debuts
Jabra has unveiled a new Bluetooth headset that is a mono headset.
The headset is called the Jabra Supreme and it claims to be the first to have noise cancellation in a mono device. Mono means that it has only one speaker and doesn't make stereo sound. Original Story Jabra Supreme Bluetooth Headset Debuts � ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/jabra-supreme-bluetooth-headset-debuts/
WTF Sony Sneaks Class Action Clause into Mandatory PS3 Update
Someone needs to send Sony the book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" because the company clearly isn't getting it.
We can point to the whole rootkit fiasco, but who needs to look back that far when Sony's shenanigans never seem to stop?
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Sony-Sneaks-Class-Action-Clause-into-Mandatory-PS3-Update/
WTF Sony Sneaks Class Action Clause into Mandatory PS3 Update
Someone needs to send Sony the book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" because the company clearly isn't getting it.
We can point to the whole rootkit fiasco, but who needs to look back that far when Sony's shenanigans never seem to stop?
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Sony-Sneaks-Class-Action-Clause-into-Mandatory-PS3-Update/
Top 10 Ways to Turn Your Retired Gadgetry into the Technology of the Future
With the rapid progression of technology each year, it's easy to accumulate a pile of obsolete gadgets that you just can't bear to get rid of. So don't! Here are our top 10 ways you can take the retired gadgets you've already got and turn them into something that has a solid place in the future.
Top 10 Ways to Turn Your Retired Gadgetry into the Technology of the Future
With the rapid progression of technology each year, it's easy to accumulate a pile of obsolete gadgets that you just can't bear to get rid of. So don't! Here are our top 10 ways you can take the retired gadgets you've already got and turn them into something that has a solid place in the future.
Behind the Internets velvet rope Social networks of the rich and the famous
Remember when you had to be a college student to get a Facebook account? Those standards were nothing compared to the requirements these sites' members must meet. ...
Behind the Internets velvet rope Social networks of the rich and the famous
Remember when you had to be a college student to get a Facebook account? Those standards were nothing compared to the requirements these sites' members must meet. ...
VIDEO Microsoft shows off Windows 8 Metro apps
In a new video, Microsoft highlights a handful of currently unavailable applications that make use of the oft-praised Metro user interface Windows 8 borrowed from the Windows Phone platform.
Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/16/microsoft-shows-off-windows-8-metro-apps-on-video/
VIDEO Microsoft shows off Windows 8 Metro apps
In a new video, Microsoft highlights a handful of currently unavailable applications that make use of the oft-praised Metro user interface Windows 8 borrowed from the Windows Phone platform.
Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/16/microsoft-shows-off-windows-8-metro-apps-on-video/
How To Watch First Ever Jailbreak Convention MyGreatFest
How to watch MyGreatFest 2011 online.
Follow this guide to watch world's first jailbreak convention MyGreatFest online or on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Source:
http://www.chiphazard.com/2011/09/16/how-to-watch-mygreatfest-2011-online-ios-device/
How To Watch First Ever Jailbreak Convention MyGreatFest
How to watch MyGreatFest 2011 online.
Follow this guide to watch world's first jailbreak convention MyGreatFest online or on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Source:
http://www.chiphazard.com/2011/09/16/how-to-watch-mygreatfest-2011-online-ios-device/
Appellate Court Sends Tenenbaum Case Back For Another Round
In a disappointing ruling, the First Circuit Court of Appeals today overturned a decision by a federal district court that had downsized damages in Sony v.
Tenenbaum, a file-sharing case in which a jury originally ordered a college student to pay $675,000 for infringing copyrights in 30 songs. District court Judge Nancy Gertner had found the award so "oppressive" as to be unconstitutional, and reduced it to $67,500.
Source:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/appellate-court-send-tenenbaum-case-back-another
Appellate Court Sends Tenenbaum Case Back For Another Round
In a disappointing ruling, the First Circuit Court of Appeals today overturned a decision by a federal district court that had downsized damages in Sony v.
Tenenbaum, a file-sharing case in which a jury originally ordered a college student to pay $675,000 for infringing copyrights in 30 songs. District court Judge Nancy Gertner had found the award so "oppressive" as to be unconstitutional, and reduced it to $67,500.
Source:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/appellate-court-send-tenenbaum-case-back-another
Saturday, 17 September 2011
Thunderbolt to strike Windows PCs in 2012
Intel's high-speed communications protocol, is coming to Acer and Asus machines next year.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/thunderbolt-to-strike-windows-pcs-in-2012/
Popular Mechanics ApocalpysEV1 The Electric Car for the End of the World
Michael and Kenny Ham, brothers and partners in gonzo engineering, have a new project up their sleeve, an electric ATV tough enough for the post-apocalyptic world, aimed to show that electric cars can be rugged and reliable, too.
Popular Mechanics ApocalpysEV1 The Electric Car for the End of the World
Michael and Kenny Ham, brothers and partners in gonzo engineering, have a new project up their sleeve, an electric ATV tough enough for the post-apocalyptic world, aimed to show that electric cars can be rugged and reliable, too.
Windows 8 on a laptop indepth preview video
Less than 24 hours after it went live on Microsoft's site, Steve Ballmer reported a whopping 500,000 downloads of Windows 8 Developer Preview.
That's half a million copies, if not eager Windows fans. Well, you can count us among them. Although we were treated to some private hands-on time with a tablet optimized for the OS, we hadn't, until now, had a chance to use it on a laptop -- i.e., the computing environment where we spend most of our time,
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/16/windows-8-on-a-laptop-in-depth-preview-video/
Windows 8 on a laptop indepth preview video
Less than 24 hours after it went live on Microsoft's site, Steve Ballmer reported a whopping 500,000 downloads of Windows 8 Developer Preview.
That's half a million copies, if not eager Windows fans. Well, you can count us among them. Although we were treated to some private hands-on time with a tablet optimized for the OS, we hadn't, until now, had a chance to use it on a laptop -- i.e., the computing environment where we spend most of our time,
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/16/windows-8-on-a-laptop-in-depth-preview-video/
Steve Ballmer isnt Fretting Over PissPoor Windows Phone 7 Sales
Show of hands, how many of you own a Windows Phone 7 device? Anyone? Truth be told, we didn't expect to see many hands, because everyone's enamored with Android and iOS.
The numbers bear that out, and even Steve Ballmer can't ignore them, who admits Microsoft's smartphone platform isn't lighting up the sales charts.
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Steve-Ballmer-isnt-Fretting-Over-PissPoor-Windows-Phone-7-Sales/
Steve Ballmer isnt Fretting Over PissPoor Windows Phone 7 Sales
Show of hands, how many of you own a Windows Phone 7 device? Anyone? Truth be told, we didn't expect to see many hands, because everyone's enamored with Android and iOS.
The numbers bear that out, and even Steve Ballmer can't ignore them, who admits Microsoft's smartphone platform isn't lighting up the sales charts.
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Steve-Ballmer-isnt-Fretting-Over-PissPoor-Windows-Phone-7-Sales/
8 Revolutionary Ways That Are Much Better Than SEO For Any BlogWebsite
People have always used SEO, short for Search engine optimization to bring in a lot of traffic to their websites.
Being high in search engine rankings for prime keywords was one thing that brought in thousands of visitors to your website regularly. But now it seems like some sites do not pay much heed to the search engine traffic and have some other sources of their traffic!
Source:
http://smashinghub.com/revolutionary-ways-that-are-much-better.htm
8 Revolutionary Ways That Are Much Better Than SEO For Any BlogWebsite
People have always used SEO, short for Search engine optimization to bring in a lot of traffic to their websites.
Being high in search engine rankings for prime keywords was one thing that brought in thousands of visitors to your website regularly. But now it seems like some sites do not pay much heed to the search engine traffic and have some other sources of their traffic!
Source:
http://smashinghub.com/revolutionary-ways-that-are-much-better.htm
iPhone5 The Rumors and The Roadmap [Infographic]
Apple products are notorious for speculation before launch � mainly because Apple is so secretive about any of the details of a product before launch.
Source:
http://itthing.com/iphone5-the-rumors-and-the-roadmap
iPhone5 The Rumors and The Roadmap [Infographic]
Apple products are notorious for speculation before launch � mainly because Apple is so secretive about any of the details of a product before launch.
Source:
http://itthing.com/iphone5-the-rumors-and-the-roadmap
Friday, 16 September 2011
Aurasma may have found market for augmented reality
Augmented-reality company ups its game, adds motion graphics to virtual items so any real-world object can act as an AR trigger.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/aurasma-may-have-found-market-for-augmented-reality-2/
14 Years of Googlecom
On September 15, 1997 the domain name google.com was registered, giving birth to the modern web giant.
14 Years of Googlecom
On September 15, 1997 the domain name google.com was registered, giving birth to the modern web giant.
Ever Heard Of WiFi Refugees
Apparently there’s this condition called Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity that’s ruining a lot of lives. How? It makes its victims so paranoid around cellular devices and WiFi networks—believing proximity to such tech irradiates them—that they decide to opt out of society. Thus, WiFi refugees have come into existence. The almost too-unbelievable �part is groups of ...
Better late than never for Intels low power chip
Intel is very serious about low power chips, although it wont have them until 2013.
The company at its developer forum on Tuesday showed off the long-rumored Haswell chips which it says can can run all day and offer a 20x reduction in power.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/09/14/better-late-than-never-for-intels-low-power-chip/
Stevie Wonder thanks Steve Jobs for the iPhone and iPad
Stevie Wonder recently thanked Steve Jobs, of all people, for helping create devices like the iPhone and iPad that are friendly to the blind.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/stevie-wonder-thanks-steve-jobs-making-iphone
Infographic The Textbooks Of The Future
While many have a soft spot for the feel of the printed page, it's hard to see a future where textbooks aren't delivered to students digitally.
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/09/the-textbook-of-the-future/
Heres what popular websites looked like in 2001
In 2001, the majority of Americans didnt have the Internet.
Most people got online using dial up connections.
Only 7% of Internet users worldwide had broadband.
Source:
http://motherboard.tv/2011/9/12/what-online-internet-websites-looked-like-in-2001--2
Thursday, 15 September 2011
New Thermal Imaging Technologies Allow Soldiers to Have HeatSensitive Scopes Mounted to Their Guns
Thermal imaging is far from a new idea, but that doesn't mean it has been forgotten.
Thanks to slim sensors, the new lineup of small, mountable thermal imagers from BAE Systems promises to turn solidiers into more efficient marksmen.
The two big products from BAE are the SkeetIR and the StalkIR, a pair of battlefield-ready monoculars. Where as the SkeetIR has a footprint the size of a credit card, the StalkIR has a 640x480 resolution, dual lasers
75 percent of ingame marriages end in divorce
Out of 26,982 in-game marriages consummated on the game MapleStory , more than 20,000 end in divorce, according to game site Nexon.
The world is now officially in crisis.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/75-percent-of-in-game-marriages-end-in-divorce-2/
75 percent of ingame marriages end in divorce
Out of 26,982 in-game marriages consummated on the game MapleStory , more than 20,000 end in divorce, according to game site Nexon.
The world is now officially in crisis.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/75-percent-of-in-game-marriages-end-in-divorce-2/
RIM Has Sold Just 490000 PlayBooks [REPORT]
Research in Motion sold 490,000 PlayBooks in the device's first quarter of sales compared to the 9.25 million iPads over the same period, according to a report.
LA Times architecture critic doesnt like Apples future campus
Los Angeles Times Architecture Critic, Christopher Hawthorne, criticized the architectural plans for Apple's newly proposed campus.
Source:
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/09/13/la-times-architecture-critic-doesnt-like-apples-future-campus/
Blue Screen of Death gets new look in Windows 8
BSOD now feels your pain, in an emoticon sort of way.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/blue-screen-death-gets-new-life-windows-8
Blue Screen of Death gets new look in Windows 8
BSOD now feels your pain, in an emoticon sort of way.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/blue-screen-death-gets-new-life-windows-8
IDC More US mobile web users than wireline users by 2015
With faster 4G network speeds and increased coverage, its easy to see that many users would simply use their connected phones or tablets rather than PCs reliant on a home or work connection.
Specifically, IDC predicts that the number of U.S. mobile web users will grow annually by a compound growth rate of 16.6% between 2010 and 2015.
The study also predicts that the total number of Internet users in the world will grow from 2 billion in 2010
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2011/09/12/idc-mobile-web-users-2015/
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Microsofts Build conference Tuesday Join us live
Tune in Tuesday morning to learn about the next version of Windows, which Microsoft will preview for developers in Anaheim, Calif. CNET will be there to bring you the news live.
Microsofts Build conference Tuesday Join us live
Tune in Tuesday morning to learn about the next version of Windows, which Microsoft will preview for developers in Anaheim, Calif. CNET will be there to bring you the news live.
Buoyed by Russian cash Plastic Logic turns from US
After years of development, mountains of cash and a false start or two, Plastic Logic says its first e-reader is ready for the market.
But even if you want one, your chances are slim: it's only going to be sold to Russian school children.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/09/13/buoyed-by-russian-cash-plastic-logic-turns-from-us/
Buoyed by Russian cash Plastic Logic turns from US
After years of development, mountains of cash and a false start or two, Plastic Logic says its first e-reader is ready for the market.
But even if you want one, your chances are slim: it's only going to be sold to Russian school children.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/09/13/buoyed-by-russian-cash-plastic-logic-turns-from-us/
Everything You Need to Know About Mobile in 10 Charts
A look at the cell phone industry, which is remaking our lives at home, in the office, or out on the town
Hackers Target uTorrent and Bittorrent Websites
Earlier today, the websites of BitTorrent Inc. (utorrent.com and bittorrent.com) were hacked. In what would seem (but isnt) to be a vindication of the many studies equating P2P with malware, downloads of the torrent clients Torrent and BitTorrent (aka mainline) were replaced with malware downloads.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/hackers-target-utorrent-and-bittorrent-websites-110914/
Hackers Target uTorrent and Bittorrent Websites
Earlier today, the websites of BitTorrent Inc. (utorrent.com and bittorrent.com) were hacked. In what would seem (but isnt) to be a vindication of the many studies equating P2P with malware, downloads of the torrent clients Torrent and BitTorrent (aka mainline) were replaced with malware downloads.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/hackers-target-utorrent-and-bittorrent-websites-110914/
Handson with Windows 8 A PC operating system for the tablet age
Microsoft has at last opened the floodgates and started talking about Windows 8.
Will the software giant finally have an operating system to take on iOS in the tablet space?
Blinding Speed AMD Breaks 8GHz Overclock with Upcoming FX Processor Sets World Record
Demos at AMDs HQ consisted of an array of overclocked FX processors, using various cooling methods, including air, water, and phase-change hardware.
The real star of the event was a liquid-nitrogen / liquid-helium setup that allowed AMDs overclocking team to push a pre-release FX processor to well over 8GHz...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/AMD-Breaks-Frequency-Record-with-Upcoming-FX-Processor/
Blinding Speed AMD Breaks 8GHz Overclock with Upcoming FX Processor Sets World Record
Demos at AMDs HQ consisted of an array of overclocked FX processors, using various cooling methods, including air, water, and phase-change hardware.
The real star of the event was a liquid-nitrogen / liquid-helium setup that allowed AMDs overclocking team to push a pre-release FX processor to well over 8GHz...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/AMD-Breaks-Frequency-Record-with-Upcoming-FX-Processor/
Twitter starts pushing promoted tweets on all users regardless of brand follows
Twitter's advertising model just expanded to include millions upon millions of users rather than just brand followers.
Twitter didn't make any fanfare about the change to this policy. ...
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
RIM BlackBerry Knight Speculated to be Limited Edition
There have arisen rumors of a mysterious, futuristic-looking gadget, speculated to be designed by Porsche, which many claim is RIMs upcoming device.
The handset is doing the rounds under the name of BlackBerry Knight or BlackBerry R47 or 9980.
Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2011/09/12/rim-blackberry-knight-speculated-to-be-limited-edition/
RIM BlackBerry Knight Speculated to be Limited Edition
There have arisen rumors of a mysterious, futuristic-looking gadget, speculated to be designed by Porsche, which many claim is RIMs upcoming device.
The handset is doing the rounds under the name of BlackBerry Knight or BlackBerry R47 or 9980.
Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2011/09/12/rim-blackberry-knight-speculated-to-be-limited-edition/
21YearOld Iranian Hacker Is the LulzSec Antichrist
You probably haven't heard of Comodohacker.
He operates alone. But on Thursday, he scared Google into issuing a warning for all of Iran�and he wants them to control the internet.
The NYT got in touch with Comodohacker, who says he's a 21 year old Iranian student, and asked him about the...
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5839252/21 year old-iranian-hacker-is-the-lulzsec-antichrist
Net neutrality rules move closer to implementation
White House's Office of Management and Budget signs off on FCC rules, which means that, barring legal challenges, they could go into effect in two to three months' time.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/net-neutrality-rules-move-closer-to-implementation/
Net neutrality rules move closer to implementation
White House's Office of Management and Budget signs off on FCC rules, which means that, barring legal challenges, they could go into effect in two to three months' time.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/net-neutrality-rules-move-closer-to-implementation/
NVIDIAs Tegra Roadmap Reveals Windows Phone Processor
We know that NVIDIA’s successor to the popular Tegra 2 processor will be called the Kal-El, a quad core processor, and now details of NVIDIA’s future processor have been revealed in their latest roadmap. After the new Kal-El processor NVIDIA will be releasing a Kal-El+ processor, and after that there will be the Wayne and ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/2Igt5qT2xvo/
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies on BitTorrent
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies on BitTorrent
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/top-10-most-pirated-movies-on-bittorrent-110912/
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies on BitTorrent
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies on BitTorrent
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/top-10-most-pirated-movies-on-bittorrent-110912/
SkyNET Copter Wrecks WiFi Networks In Its Spare Time
Well, this thing just looks...frightening! And in more ways than one.
Parrot's stable of robo-copters aren't anything new at this point. The company has already shocked the tech/toy world with their first flying objects, but now, the SkyNET is taking things to a new level. And yes, it's really called SkyNET. Straight out of Arnold's Terminator...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/SkyNET-Copter-Wrecks-WiFi-Networks-In-Its-Free-Time/
Owning the stack The legal war to control the smartphone platform
The Smartphone Wars have now become an all-out legal battle, with copyrights, trademarks, and patents deployed as offensive weaponry.
A law professor explains what all the fighting is really about: money, of course.
Owning the stack The legal war to control the smartphone platform
The Smartphone Wars have now become an all-out legal battle, with copyrights, trademarks, and patents deployed as offensive weaponry.
A law professor explains what all the fighting is really about: money, of course.
Monday, 12 September 2011
Facebook user posts threats on White House page
NBC reports that a Facebook user posted three threatening messages on the White House page warning of future 9/11-style terror attacks.
Facebook user posts threats on White House page
NBC reports that a Facebook user posted three threatening messages on the White House page warning of future 9/11-style terror attacks.
Rumor After Ice Cream Sandwich Android will introduce 8216Jelly Bean
While anxiously awaiting the launch of Ice Cream Sandwich, the potential next dessert-named OS has leaked. Will major Ice Cream Sandwich renovations be pushed back?...
Rumor After Ice Cream Sandwich Android will introduce 8216Jelly Bean
While anxiously awaiting the launch of Ice Cream Sandwich, the potential next dessert-named OS has leaked. Will major Ice Cream Sandwich renovations be pushed back?...
The Internet Bah a flash back to 1995
Hype alert: Why cyberspace isn't, and will never be, nirvana
After two decades online, I'm perplexed.
It's not that I haven't had a gas of a good time on the Internet. I've met great people and even caught a hacker or two. But today, I'm uneasy about this most trendy and oversold community. Visionaries see a future of telecommuting workers, interactive libraries and multimedia classrooms. They speak of electronic town meetings and virtual commun
Source:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/1995/02/26/the-internet-bah.html
Batman Bat Signal Keychain Might Put A Hole In Your Pocket
It's because of the pointy edges.
That's the unforeseen problem with all sorts of keychains. Unless you keep them hanging from a belt or pouch, putting a keychain inside your pocket invites some serious wear and tear. Despite such misgivings, this is a nice looking laser pointer/mini-flashlight, for sure. Original Story Batman Bat Signal Keychain ...
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/batman-bat-signal-keychain-might-put-a-hole-in-your-pocket/
Hacker Rattles Internet Security Circles
Digital security certificates were compromised, exposing online communications and shaking the foundations of Internet trust.
Hacker Rattles Internet Security Circles
Digital security certificates were compromised, exposing online communications and shaking the foundations of Internet trust.
How 911 Completely Changed Surveillance in US
How 9/11 Completely Changed Surveillance in U.S.
Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/09/911-surveillance/
How 911 Completely Changed Surveillance in US
How 9/11 Completely Changed Surveillance in U.S.
Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/09/911-surveillance/
A beginners guide to telecom jargon
A look at chipsets, Enhanced 911, and why breaking up is hard to do (for companies).
Read this blog post by Roger Cheng on Wireless.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20104048-94/a-beginners-guide-to-telecom-jargon-part-7/
Sunday, 11 September 2011
Skype adds XMPP support IM interoperability next
Skype quietly added some XMPP support to its most recentbeta last week.
Adopting the open protocol helps Sype to integrate with Facebook, but it could also be used for interoperability with other IM platforms. Just don't expect to call your Gtalk friends any time soon.
Survey For Brits Facebook is more important than a flushing toilet
In a survey of 3,000 Brits which asked what things they couldn't live without, Facebook was found to be more important than a flushing toilet, a cup of tea and a shower.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/survey-for-brits-facebook-is-more-important-than-a-flushing-toilet-2/
Survey For Brits Facebook is more important than a flushing toilet
In a survey of 3,000 Brits which asked what things they couldn't live without, Facebook was found to be more important than a flushing toilet, a cup of tea and a shower.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/survey-for-brits-facebook-is-more-important-than-a-flushing-toilet-2/
NinjaVideo Admins and Uploaders Indicted By Grand Jury
Five people connected to the video streaming and download site NinjaVideo have been indicted by a grand jury on copyright infringement and conspiracy charges.
All will stand trial in a U.S. District Court. The authorities hold the defendants responsible for providing access to unauthorized movies and TV-shows between 2008 and 2010, which allegedly earned the site more than $500,000.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/ninjavideo-admins-and-uploaders-indicted-by-grand-jury-110910/
The 911 victims America wants to forget The 200 jumpers who flung themselves from the Twin Towers who have been airbrushed from history
Nothing more graphically spells out the horror of 9/11 than grainy images of poor souls throwing themselves to their deaths.
But remember that those who fell to their deaths were sent by Muslims who thought these murders would get them to Heaven.
The 911 victims America wants to forget The 200 jumpers who flung themselves from the Twin Towers who have been airbrushed from history
Nothing more graphically spells out the horror of 9/11 than grainy images of poor souls throwing themselves to their deaths.
But remember that those who fell to their deaths were sent by Muslims who thought these murders would get them to Heaven.
Google Launches DisasterPrep Features
"Geo" team uses Earth & Map software to help in times of emergency, employing a crowd-sourcing feature.
Source:
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/press-here/Google-Launches-Disaster-Prep-Features-129538543.html
Google Launches DisasterPrep Features
"Geo" team uses Earth & Map software to help in times of emergency, employing a crowd-sourcing feature.
Source:
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/press-here/Google-Launches-Disaster-Prep-Features-129538543.html
Upping Your GeekCred Cadence 4Bit Binary Watch
On the surface, the Cadence 4-bit Binary watch seems like nothing more than a basic time keeper.
And on some levels, thats all it is. Give its face more than a passing glance, however, and youll see what makes the watch so wonderfully geeky�its 4-bit labels. In lieu of numbers or roman numerals, the Cadence watch uses a 4-bit binary array to report the time.
Vodafones US incubation center bets on startups
Vodafone has set stakes in the Silicon Valley, hoping that the Bay Area's fertile tech soil will bear startup fruit.
Via: http://www.cnet.com
Vodafones US incubation center bets on startups
Vodafone has set stakes in the Silicon Valley, hoping that the Bay Area's fertile tech soil will bear startup fruit.
Via: http://www.cnet.com
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Court ISP Not Responsible When Subscribers Infringe Copyrights
In a case brought by EMI against one of Germanys largest Internet service providers, a court has ruled that the ISP cannot be held liable when its subscribers infringe copyright.
Music giant EMI wanted the ISP to block a certain file-sharing site but the court decided otherwise and dismissed the case.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/court-isp-not-responsible-when-subscribers-infringe-copyrights-110908/
Hands On Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray First Look
Despite first casting our discerning eye on its rather flashier sibling, there’s something to be said for Sony Ericsson’s lower profile effort as well. Seemingly taking its design cues from old Samsung feature phones back before Samsung took its design cues from litigious fruit, the Xperia Ray is a no non-sense, ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/O4OCIar-8_Y/
Hands On Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray First Look
Despite first casting our discerning eye on its rather flashier sibling, there’s something to be said for Sony Ericsson’s lower profile effort as well. Seemingly taking its design cues from old Samsung feature phones back before Samsung took its design cues from litigious fruit, the Xperia Ray is a no non-sense, ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/O4OCIar-8_Y/
McLaren MP412C vs Ferrari 458 [infographic]
Emotional Thrills, Adrenaline Rush, Sporty & High- Power Performance Painted Red Vs The Mean Techno-Sporty Dramatic Machine � Battle of the Titans!
Source:
http://www.automobileindia.com/news/mclaren-mp4-12c-vs-ferrari-458.html
McLaren MP412C vs Ferrari 458 [infographic]
Emotional Thrills, Adrenaline Rush, Sporty & High- Power Performance Painted Red Vs The Mean Techno-Sporty Dramatic Machine � Battle of the Titans!
Source:
http://www.automobileindia.com/news/mclaren-mp4-12c-vs-ferrari-458.html
Sprint iPhone 5 Expected to Keep Unlimited Data Dispel Myth
Sprint's iPhone 5 will see the carrier keep the unlimited data it's known for when it ships next month, leaks hinted Friday
Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/09/09/sprint.will.use.unlimited.data.as.iphone.edge/
Sprint iPhone 5 Expected to Keep Unlimited Data Dispel Myth
Sprint's iPhone 5 will see the carrier keep the unlimited data it's known for when it ships next month, leaks hinted Friday
Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/09/09/sprint.will.use.unlimited.data.as.iphone.edge/
Stephen Colberts Truthiness Helps Researchers Uncover Astroturf Tweets
Researchers at Indiana Universitys School of Informatics and Computing designed a system to detect Twitter astroturfing and false memes, and in order to separate the propaganda from fact, they used Stephen Colberts truthiness.
Source:
http://www.politicususa.com/en/stephen-colbert-truthiness
Turntablefm App Coming To The iPhone
It's been a minute since we previously reported on Turntable.fm, the online music program/site that allows you to digitally spin tracks.
But the web-based
Source:
http://www.prefixmag.com/news/turntablefm-app-coming-to-the-iphone/56112/
Friday, 9 September 2011
Steve Jobs vs Everyone His Best Fights
Outgoing Apple CEO Steve Jobs was never one to mince words.
We take a look at some of the better public battles Jobs has waged in recent years, from Adobe and Google to Microsoft and a Gawker blogger.
Steve Jobs vs Everyone His Best Fights
Outgoing Apple CEO Steve Jobs was never one to mince words.
We take a look at some of the better public battles Jobs has waged in recent years, from Adobe and Google to Microsoft and a Gawker blogger.
2014 Lexus GS F To Feature Supercharged V8
There are all manner of rumors and conjecture surrounding the development of a high-performance Lexus GS F, including reports claiming the car could borrow the LFAs V-10, go the hybrid route, or simply feature a regular V-8.
The latest speculation is that the car will be coming in time for...
Source:
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1065866_2014-lexus-gs-f-to-feature-supercharged-v-8
Intel Future Ultrabooks more tabletlike
Chip giant's chief financial officer says future Ultrabooks will look less like traditional laptops and will be able to switch between content consumption and content creation modes.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/intel-future-ultrabooks-more-tablet-like-2/
Intel Future Ultrabooks more tabletlike
Chip giant's chief financial officer says future Ultrabooks will look less like traditional laptops and will be able to switch between content consumption and content creation modes.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/intel-future-ultrabooks-more-tablet-like-2/
The Internet 19962011 Oh how times have changed
The Internet is only partially beautiful.
Much of it remains, to this day, quite ugly.
Source:
http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2011/09/08/the-internet-1996-2011-oh-how-times-have-changed/
The Internet 19962011 Oh how times have changed
The Internet is only partially beautiful.
Much of it remains, to this day, quite ugly.
Source:
http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2011/09/08/the-internet-1996-2011-oh-how-times-have-changed/
YouTubes ContentID Piracy Filter Wreaks Havoc
YouTube describes its Content-ID anti-piracy filter as a state-of-the-art technology, but those who look closely can see that in some cases it creates a huge mess.
The system invites swindlers to claim copyright on other peoples videos and make money off them through ads. It automatically assigns thousands of videos to people who dont hold the copyrights, and its take-down process appears to be hugely biased towards copyright holders.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/youtubes-content-id-piracy-filter-wreaks-havoc-110908/
YouTubes ContentID Piracy Filter Wreaks Havoc
YouTube describes its Content-ID anti-piracy filter as a state-of-the-art technology, but those who look closely can see that in some cases it creates a huge mess.
The system invites swindlers to claim copyright on other peoples videos and make money off them through ads. It automatically assigns thousands of videos to people who dont hold the copyrights, and its take-down process appears to be hugely biased towards copyright holders.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/youtubes-content-id-piracy-filter-wreaks-havoc-110908/
Intel to focus on Ultrabooks Windows 8 at forum
Chip giant will focus on a new class of thin and light laptops at its developer conference next week. Windows 8 will also be a topic of interest.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Intel to focus on Ultrabooks Windows 8 at forum
Chip giant will focus on a new class of thin and light laptops at its developer conference next week. Windows 8 will also be a topic of interest.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Thursday, 8 September 2011
UK Top 20 Video Games Chart
The weekly roundup shows old favourites and new bandicoots entering the hustings
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2011/sep/05/top-20-video-games
UK Top 20 Video Games Chart
The weekly roundup shows old favourites and new bandicoots entering the hustings
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2011/sep/05/top-20-video-games
Iridiums Newest Satellite Gear Gives You WiFi Across the Entire Planet
If you think your phone's data connection is shitty at home, just imagine being in the middle of the wilderness.
Or on a mountain. Or the ocean. Iridium's new super-rugged handset and access point sucks satellite signal everywhere you go.
Let's say you're in the middle of a glacier.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5838008/iridiums-newest-satellite-gear-gives-you-wifi-across-the-entire-planet
Iridiums Newest Satellite Gear Gives You WiFi Across the Entire Planet
If you think your phone's data connection is shitty at home, just imagine being in the middle of the wilderness.
Or on a mountain. Or the ocean. Iridium's new super-rugged handset and access point sucks satellite signal everywhere you go.
Let's say you're in the middle of a glacier.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5838008/iridiums-newest-satellite-gear-gives-you-wifi-across-the-entire-planet
Hackers may target cars next McAfee says
Carjacking takes on a new meaning as more sophisticated automotive systems could lead to more vulnerabilities.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20102565-94/hackers-may-target-cars-next-mcafee-says/
In South Korea the Only Thing Worse Than Online Censorship is Secret Online Censorship
In South Korea, even the censors are being censored.
Professor K.S. Park, who sits on South Koreas nine-member Internet content regulatory board, has found his own blog under threat of censorship when he used it as platform to speak out for transparency and free expression.
Source:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/south-korea-only-thing-worse-online-censorship
Netflix launches streaming service in Latin America
Streaming service goes live in Brazil, with expansion into 43 countries expected during the next week.
Source:
http://pixelbean.com/2011/09/netflix-launches-streaming-service-in-latin-america/
Who Will Win the Patent Wars PIC
Patent battles might seem like a rather mundane topic, and to many people they are.
But it's a major issue plaguing many top tech companies these days, and the results of these lawsuits could...
Who Will Win the Patent Wars PIC
Patent battles might seem like a rather mundane topic, and to many people they are.
But it's a major issue plaguing many top tech companies these days, and the results of these lawsuits could...
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Is TechCrunch Close to Becoming History
The current TechCrunch team may dissolve if AOL decides to sack Michael Arrington, the founder of the online publication.
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