Where would Torrentfreak be without censorship?
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/torrentfreaks-us-censorship-mistake-article-censored-by-mistake-120227/
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
TorrentFreaks US Censorship Mistake Article Censored by Mistake
Researchers develop a new approach to producing 3D microchips
Microelectromechanical systems, or MEMS, are small devices with huge potential.
Typically made of components less than 100 microns in size � the diameter of a human hair � they have been used as tiny biological sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes and actuators.
Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-02-approach-d-microchips.html
Researchers develop a new approach to producing 3D microchips
Microelectromechanical systems, or MEMS, are small devices with huge potential.
Typically made of components less than 100 microns in size � the diameter of a human hair � they have been used as tiny biological sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes and actuators.
Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-02-approach-d-microchips.html
Where Google Others Crossed the Line on Safari Privacy
Last week's online privacy fracas-of-the-week was about the revelation that Google (and other advertisers) had learned to circumvent Safari's settings to let third-party cookies track users more easily.
Apple's browser's default setting messes with the way advertisers track users. The gist is this: Cookies are set by the site you're on, but some allow third-party sites to set a tracking cookie through them. That's how advertisers (like Google) pe
Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/some_really_good_points_about_ad_cookies_privacy.php
Where Google Others Crossed the Line on Safari Privacy
Last week's online privacy fracas-of-the-week was about the revelation that Google (and other advertisers) had learned to circumvent Safari's settings to let third-party cookies track users more easily.
Apple's browser's default setting messes with the way advertisers track users. The gist is this: Cookies are set by the site you're on, but some allow third-party sites to set a tracking cookie through them. That's how advertisers (like Google) pe
Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/some_really_good_points_about_ad_cookies_privacy.php
New HTTPS Everywhere Version Warns Users About Web Security Holes
Firefox Browser Extension Detects and Notifies Users of Encryption Weaknesses
Source:
https://www.eff.org/press/releases/new-https-everywhere-version-warns-users-about-web-security-holes
New HTTPS Everywhere Version Warns Users About Web Security Holes
Firefox Browser Extension Detects and Notifies Users of Encryption Weaknesses
Source:
https://www.eff.org/press/releases/new-https-everywhere-version-warns-users-about-web-security-holes
This Is the iPad 3 Hiding In Plain Sight
Apple just flashed their new iPad 3 on their Wednesday 7 event invite.
You can clearly see its new Retina display in all its glory. Compare the top (invitation) to the bottom (a photo of iPad 2). The top has a lot more definition. It's clear on the typography in the Wednesday and the edges of the icon.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5888989/this-is-the-ipad-3-hiding-in-plain-sight
This Is the iPad 3 Hiding In Plain Sight
Apple just flashed their new iPad 3 on their Wednesday 7 event invite.
You can clearly see its new Retina display in all its glory. Compare the top (invitation) to the bottom (a photo of iPad 2). The top has a lot more definition. It's clear on the typography in the Wednesday and the edges of the icon.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5888989/this-is-the-ipad-3-hiding-in-plain-sight
MWC 2012 HTC One series with improved camera navigation and music
HTC announces the One series of Android phones which will focus on high quality cameras, audio, and construction. The One X, One S, and One V will be available in April 2012 and will all feature the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich.
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Intel delays nextgeneration Ivy Bridge processor for laptops
A senior Intel executive confirmed an earlier report that the company's code-named Ivy Bridge laptop microprocessor will be delayed from the spring until June.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/26/intel-delays-next-generation-ivy-bridge-processor-for-laptops/
Megapowerful camera phone superfast gadgets raise eyebrows at mobile show
Mobile phone giant Nokia on Monday unveiled a phone with a powerful 41 Megapixel camera as it attempts to reposition itself back at the forefront of the mobile market.
Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/tech/mobile/mobile-gadgets/index.html
Megapowerful camera phone superfast gadgets raise eyebrows at mobile show
Mobile phone giant Nokia on Monday unveiled a phone with a powerful 41 Megapixel camera as it attempts to reposition itself back at the forefront of the mobile market.
Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/tech/mobile/mobile-gadgets/index.html
Motherload of Stratfor emails displays Goldman SacksStratfor monetized insider intelligence
WikiLeaks announced today it would start publishing the anticipated Stratfor emails.
Anonymous previously released some of the emails regarding the Occupy movement, but now the motherload of more than 5 million emails from the security think tank will be visible for all to see. The emails date from between July 2004 and late December 2011, revealing the inner workings of a company that fronts as an intelligence publisher, but provides confiden
Startup Envia battery promises to slash EV costs
With a new type of battery cathode, Envia says its lithium ion batteries can extend the range of electric vehicles and lower the costs. Investor GM is already testing them.
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Via: http://news.cnet.com
Startup Envia battery promises to slash EV costs
With a new type of battery cathode, Envia says its lithium ion batteries can extend the range of electric vehicles and lower the costs. Investor GM is already testing them.
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Via: http://news.cnet.com
Nokia pins hopes on cheaper Windows smartphone
Struggling cell phone maker Nokia kicked off the world's largest mobile phone trade show Monday by unveiling a new low-cost Windows smartphone that operators could give away free to customers, and another aimed at snap-happy consumers demanding better photo quality.
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/nokia-pins-hopes-cheaper-windows-smartphone-113456789.html
Google is done with Clearwire intends to sell off shares for a huge loss
More bad news for the struggling WiMAX wireless network Clearwire.
Google is preparing to sell off its entire stake in the company, according to SEC documents filed by the search giant today. Google originally purchased a 6.5 percent stake in Clearwire back in 2008 for a cool $500 million.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/24/google-selling-clearwire-stake/
Google is done with Clearwire intends to sell off shares for a huge loss
More bad news for the struggling WiMAX wireless network Clearwire.
Google is preparing to sell off its entire stake in the company, according to SEC documents filed by the search giant today. Google originally purchased a 6.5 percent stake in Clearwire back in 2008 for a cool $500 million.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/24/google-selling-clearwire-stake/
Monday, 27 February 2012
Science Fiction or Fact Could a Robopocalypse Wipe Out Humans
If Hollywood has it right, machines will one day kill all humans.
Source:
http://www.livescience.com/18620-robopocalypse-human-extinction.html
iPhonebranded gas stoves seized by Chinese authorities
Ordinarily, if you use your iPhone to fry eggs, it's time to check when your warranty expires.
Not so for these KIRF iPhones.
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/iphone-gas-stoves/
Over 32 Million Signed Into Skype At The Same Time
It’s no secret that everyone loves Skype and uses the VOIP service. There’s no two ways about it, Skype is a great tool. It’s handy for talking to your relatives, getting in touch with old friends, or having a short business meeting. Well, the company just hit a new milestone. According to Skype, the company ...
WikiLeaks plans to release emails from security think tank
Embattled document-sharing site says the trove of documents "reveal the inner workings" of Strategic Forecasting, which suffered a hack late last year....
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/6s9ZElemjy0/
A year after the Google Panda update is content any better
A year ago, Google announced something that made the real journalists and publications on the internet cheer and sent shivers of fear down the spines of spammer and content farmers.
The "Panda Update" was designed to take low-quality, "thin" cont ...
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http://www.techi.com/2012/02/a-year-after-the-googel-panda-update-is-content-any-better/
ELVIIS Keeps Your Volvo Electric Car Rocking
Together with Ericsson, Swedish utility company G�teborg Energi, and the Viktoria Institute, Volvo Car Corporation is helping to develop the future of smart charging.
Source:
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073329_elviis-keeps-your-volvo-electric-car-rocking
Cyberlocker To Shut Down After PayPal Ban
RapidGator, one of the file-hosting sites that grew exponentially following the Megaupload shutdown last month, has been banned by PayPal.
As a result, the Russian-based site says it will close the service in a month. According to PayPal, the RapidGator account was closed due to the
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/cyberlocker-to-shut-down-after-paypal-ban-120226/
Sunday, 26 February 2012
Demo Video Shows TI OMAP5 Decimating Tegra 3 but Be Wary of The KoolAid
Texas Instruments has posted a new video at YouTube that claims to show a dual-core OMAP5-based Cortex-A15 at 800MHz beating the snot out of an unspecified quad-core ARM CPU.
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/New-Video-Shows-CortexA15-Decimating-Tegra-3-Be-Wary-of-The-KoolAid/
Demo Video Shows TI OMAP5 Decimating Tegra 3 but Be Wary of The KoolAid
Texas Instruments has posted a new video at YouTube that claims to show a dual-core OMAP5-based Cortex-A15 at 800MHz beating the snot out of an unspecified quad-core ARM CPU.
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/New-Video-Shows-CortexA15-Decimating-Tegra-3-Be-Wary-of-The-KoolAid/
Facebook Defriending is on the Rise [STUDY]
If you've been defriending a lot lately, you're not alone.
A new study out from Pew today confirms what we already know: People don't want to collect as many Facebook friends as possible.
Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/study_facebook_unfriending_is_on_the_rise.php
Shop til you drop calls How iPhone users shop in stores
Nielsen released a study that found just about a third of smartphone users turn to their device for shopping-related activities.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/apple/shop-til-you-drop-calls-how-iphone-users-shop-in-stores/
Redbox reminds consumers it does games too offers free game rentals next week
Redbox is offering free game rentals from Sunday in a bid to publicize the fact that it's not just movies that are available from its kiosks. It'll be hoping to gather up lots of new members in the process too, of course.
Pinterest The Last Article Youll Ever Need or Want to Read
Goddammit if we haven't heard too much about Pinterest�the word itself is irksome.
But for many, that annoyance is doubled by the fact that we don't even really know what it is.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5888097/pinterest-the-last-article-youll-ever-need-or-want-to-read
Pinterest The Last Article Youll Ever Need or Want to Read
Goddammit if we haven't heard too much about Pinterest�the word itself is irksome.
But for many, that annoyance is doubled by the fact that we don't even really know what it is.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5888097/pinterest-the-last-article-youll-ever-need-or-want-to-read
Muve Music dances its way into the Huawei Ascend II
Cricket Wireless' unlimited download music service, Muve Music, makes its way to the Huawei Ascend II device.
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Via: http://www.cnet.com
Muve Music dances its way into the Huawei Ascend II
Cricket Wireless' unlimited download music service, Muve Music, makes its way to the Huawei Ascend II device.
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Via: http://www.cnet.com
Box Gives Android Users 50GB of Free Cloud Storag
Online storage and collaboration company Box has upgraded its apps for Android phones and tablets.
They have new features such as multiple-file uploads, threaded comments on any file and the ability to invite other people into a folder. And to celebrate, it's giving Android users 50GB of free space in the cloud--for free, forever.
Source:
http://techland.time.com/2012/02/24/box-gives-android-users-50gb-of-free-cloud-storage/
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Its Alive ATTs networks become selfaware
AT&T is using Intucells self-optimizing network technology to turn its mobile broadband networks from what are now a static collections of cells into the networking equivalent of organisms.
The days of cells meekly passing subscribers back and forth to one another are over.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/broadband/its-alive-atts-networks-become-self-aware/
Is this the 2013 Dodge Viper
Hot Wheels gives the world a peek at the new Viper.
Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/is-this-the-2013-dodge-viper/
Is this the 2013 Dodge Viper
Hot Wheels gives the world a peek at the new Viper.
Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/is-this-the-2013-dodge-viper/
RapidShare Slows Download Speeds To Drive Away Pirates
During the last week, users who rely on RapidShare's free service have been complaining of reduced download speeds.
Several theories have been circulating, mainly focusing on the file-hoster trying to drive users to take up premium accounts. But according to RapidShare the reason is simple - to drive pirates away from their service. Fast download speeds are still available for free, but they come at a different kind of cost.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/rapidshare-slows-download-speeds-to-drive-away-pirates-120224/
RapidShare Slows Download Speeds To Drive Away Pirates
During the last week, users who rely on RapidShare's free service have been complaining of reduced download speeds.
Several theories have been circulating, mainly focusing on the file-hoster trying to drive users to take up premium accounts. But according to RapidShare the reason is simple - to drive pirates away from their service. Fast download speeds are still available for free, but they come at a different kind of cost.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/rapidshare-slows-download-speeds-to-drive-away-pirates-120224/
Curvaceous iPhone 5 concept emerges
In danger of being overshadowed by iPad 3 hype, new design concept puts iPhone 5 back in spotlight for now
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/curvaceous-iphone-5-concept-emerges
Apple acquires app discovery tool Chomp
Apple has reportedly acquired Chomp today, a mobile-application search tool, because searching through the App Store for something new is a pain in the app.
Chomp is an application itself, as well as a website, that will let you search any keyword for the iPhone, iPad and Android.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/23/apple-acquires-app-discovery-tool-chomp/
Apple acquires app discovery tool Chomp
Apple has reportedly acquired Chomp today, a mobile-application search tool, because searching through the App Store for something new is a pain in the app.
Chomp is an application itself, as well as a website, that will let you search any keyword for the iPhone, iPad and Android.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/23/apple-acquires-app-discovery-tool-chomp/
Crave giveaway Samsung LN40D550 flatpanel TV
Make room for a 40-inch TV. This week, we're giving away an entry-level flat-panel set that CNET reviewers say stands out among the budget-television crowd.
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Via: http://news.cnet.com
Friday, 24 February 2012
Eternal Copyright a modest proposal
On Tuesday 14th, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) posted a message on RnBXclusive.com, stating: "If you have downloaded music using this website you may have committed a criminal offence which carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment and an unlimited fine under UK law." SOCA's threat is a stirring defence of [...]
Source:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/technology/adrianhon/100007156/infinite-copyright-a-modest-proposal/
Eternal Copyright a modest proposal
On Tuesday 14th, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) posted a message on RnBXclusive.com, stating: "If you have downloaded music using this website you may have committed a criminal offence which carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment and an unlimited fine under UK law." SOCA's threat is a stirring defence of [...]
Source:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/technology/adrianhon/100007156/infinite-copyright-a-modest-proposal/
Hello Fear Mongering NSA Anonymous has a message for you
An anonymous source this week claimed that the NSA head, Gen.
Keith Alexander recently briefed the White House declaring that the activist group Anonymous may have the capabilities to launch a cyberattack to take down parts of the power grid. Their reasoning is transparent: the censorship bill would not be effective without the NSA monitoring the Internet. The accusations were unsourced, much like the Sun and/or the National Enquirer, so the blam
Source:
http://freakoutnation.com/2012/02/23/hello-fear-mongering-nsa-anonymous-has-a-message-for-you/
An Irreverent and Delicious Map of the Online Food World
For our Spring 2012 issue of SAY Magazine we explore the brave new world of food lovers and the amazing...
Source:
http://saydaily.com/2012/02/an-irreverent-and-delicious-map-of-the-online-food-world.html
An Irreverent and Delicious Map of the Online Food World
For our Spring 2012 issue of SAY Magazine we explore the brave new world of food lovers and the amazing...
Source:
http://saydaily.com/2012/02/an-irreverent-and-delicious-map-of-the-online-food-world.html
The Recycling of Electronic Goods
More than 100 million pounds of electronic materials are recycled each year in the United States.
Consumers have numerous options for turning over their electronic materials to recyclers, including through local drop-off centers, retailers, repair shops, electronics manufacturers, charities and at special events.
Source:
http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/recycling-electronic-goods-2758.html
The Recycling of Electronic Goods
More than 100 million pounds of electronic materials are recycled each year in the United States.
Consumers have numerous options for turning over their electronic materials to recyclers, including through local drop-off centers, retailers, repair shops, electronics manufacturers, charities and at special events.
Source:
http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/recycling-electronic-goods-2758.html
Windows 8 logo hacked to Chinese Web site
Designer laments leak without full explanation of the design principles she followed
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/windows-8-logo-hacked-chinese-web-site
Windows 8 logo hacked to Chinese Web site
Designer laments leak without full explanation of the design principles she followed
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/windows-8-logo-hacked-chinese-web-site
Fake Sent From My iPhone Tag Service Being Offered In Taobao
The iPhone has become a status symbol in some parts of the globe, making it a sure target for counterfeit makers. But here's one you never thought they'll fake -- ``sent from my iPhone� tag. Original Story Fake Sent From My iPhone Tag Service Being Offered In Taobao � Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | ...
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Pirate Bay vows to go underground over blocking threat
File-sharing site Pirate Bay vows to carry on after the High Court lays the foundations for its closure.
Pirate Bay vows to go underground over blocking threat
File-sharing site Pirate Bay vows to carry on after the High Court lays the foundations for its closure.
MegaUpload founder released on bail after new evidence surfaces
In a surprise move, court releases Kim DotCom today.
MegaUpload founder released on bail after new evidence surfaces
In a surprise move, court releases Kim DotCom today.
The Pirate Bay to defy international crackdown on filesharing websites
Site says it will bypass attempts to shut it down with a more covert system for illicitly downloading films and music.
By Josh Halliday
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/feb/21/pirate-bay-defy-crackdown-filesharing
The Pirate Bay to defy international crackdown on filesharing websites
Site says it will bypass attempts to shut it down with a more covert system for illicitly downloading films and music.
By Josh Halliday
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/feb/21/pirate-bay-defy-crackdown-filesharing
DWave Defies World of Critics With First Quantum Cloud
Geordie Rose has a Ph.D. in quantum physics, but he's also a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a Canadian national champion wrestler...
Source:
http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/02/dwave-quantum-cloud/
Apple Battles to Avoid iPad Ban in China
The latest stage of Apples battle to use the iPad� trademark in China saw heated exchanges in a Shanghai court, as the technology giant fought to avoid disruption to global supplies of its best-selling tablet.
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9097994/Apple-battles-to-avoid-iPad-ban-in-China.html
Apple Battles to Avoid iPad Ban in China
The latest stage of Apples battle to use the iPad� trademark in China saw heated exchanges in a Shanghai court, as the technology giant fought to avoid disruption to global supplies of its best-selling tablet.
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9097994/Apple-battles-to-avoid-iPad-ban-in-China.html
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Future Chrome version may choose your passwords and change them when youve been hacked
Google Chrome developers are working on a system to randomly generate user passwords�and say they may one day be able to automatically change all of a user's passwords after the user has been hacked.
Future Chrome version may choose your passwords and change them when youve been hacked
Google Chrome developers are working on a system to randomly generate user passwords�and say they may one day be able to automatically change all of a user's passwords after the user has been hacked.
Video Apple Factories An Exclusive Look
A look inside a Chinese factory run by Apple's biggest supplier.
Source:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/apple-computer-factories-exclusive-inside-labor-operations-15756160
Video Apple Factories An Exclusive Look
A look inside a Chinese factory run by Apple's biggest supplier.
Source:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/apple-computer-factories-exclusive-inside-labor-operations-15756160
Court Orders ISP To Block Grooveshark TorrentFreak
A group of more than 30 rightsholders have won their case targeted against Grooveshark in Denmark.
A court agreed that both the streaming music service and its users infringe recording label copyrights and granted an injunction forcing an ISP to initiate a block of the service. The anti-piracy group behind the action hopes that other ISPs will now follow suit.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/court-orders-isp-to-block-grooveshark-120221/
Court Orders ISP To Block Grooveshark TorrentFreak
A group of more than 30 rightsholders have won their case targeted against Grooveshark in Denmark.
A court agreed that both the streaming music service and its users infringe recording label copyrights and granted an injunction forcing an ISP to initiate a block of the service. The anti-piracy group behind the action hopes that other ISPs will now follow suit.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/court-orders-isp-to-block-grooveshark-120221/
Connected Cars The Future of Communication or a Plague of Distraction
By 2016, over 90% of new vehicles sold in America are expected to come equipped with Internet-connected technology features.
As car manufacturers wage the next automotive arms race to build the "iPad on Wheels", are we heading towards safety through hands-free technology or a new wave of distracted drivers making the roads more dangerous?
Connected Cars The Future of Communication or a Plague of Distraction
By 2016, over 90% of new vehicles sold in America are expected to come equipped with Internet-connected technology features.
As car manufacturers wage the next automotive arms race to build the "iPad on Wheels", are we heading towards safety through hands-free technology or a new wave of distracted drivers making the roads more dangerous?
Official Skyrim Interactive Map App Lands On iOS
Skyrim is one of the most popular games for the PC, Xbox, and PS3, and we have already seen a number of Skyrim apps for iOS and Android and now Bethesda has released an official Skyrim Map app for Apple’s iOS devices. The app is available as a free download, and with that you get ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/iVg3CFjvpHE/
Official Skyrim Interactive Map App Lands On iOS
Skyrim is one of the most popular games for the PC, Xbox, and PS3, and we have already seen a number of Skyrim apps for iOS and Android and now Bethesda has released an official Skyrim Map app for Apple’s iOS devices. The app is available as a free download, and with that you get ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/iVg3CFjvpHE/
Samsung To Spin Off LCD Business As Samsung Display
We have been hearing rumors over the last few week that Samsung has intended to spin off its LCD business into a separate company, and Samsung has now confirmed that its LCD's will now be made by Samsung Display. Samsung Display will be separated from its parent company, on the 1st of April, and the ...
Massive information dump by Anonymous on hundreds of cops including a pedo cop CabinCr3w ItsKahuna
Anonymous has been extremely active over the last few weeks; for one, disclosing the inept state of Alabamas privacy of 40,000 of its residents, after hacking into their site in just minutes.
In addition to a mountain of websites defaced and hacked, the group has surpassed themselves. Again. Imagine what you would expect to find after hacking into the databases of the Los Angeles Police Canine Associations website � certainly not distu
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Todays Humans Ready to Love Tomorrows Robots
Robots and virtual companions can already push the emotional buttons of humans, and tomorrow's versions will only get better.
Source:
http://www.livescience.com/18451-today-humans-ready-love-tomorrow-robots.html
Todays Humans Ready to Love Tomorrows Robots
Robots and virtual companions can already push the emotional buttons of humans, and tomorrow's versions will only get better.
Source:
http://www.livescience.com/18451-today-humans-ready-love-tomorrow-robots.html
Warner cut off Netflix to profit from Whitneys death Not true
Hearsay that Warner Bros. was looking to make a "very large amount of money" on DVD sales of "The Bodyguard" after the singer's death was false....
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Qk2LcywQPY4/
Warner cut off Netflix to profit from Whitneys death Not true
Hearsay that Warner Bros. was looking to make a "very large amount of money" on DVD sales of "The Bodyguard" after the singer's death was false....
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Qk2LcywQPY4/
Panasonic Unveils the Eluga a Dustproof and Waterproof Smartphone
"The Eluga," which will be the first Panasonic phone to debut outside of Japan since 2005, is set to go on sale this March.
ATT Wireless Bandwidth Throttling The Backlash Has Begun
AT&T has begun throttling its biggest bandwidth hogs.
Now (big surprise) customers are tearing into AT&T with complaints.
A New Way to Visualize Earth Microsoft Research
A New Way to Visualize Earth - Microsoft Research
Source:
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/news/features/layerscape-021612.aspx
Monday, 20 February 2012
Pinterest or Pornterest What the Social Network Is Doing to Keep It Clean
If youve browsed Pinterest, you may have seen a nude photo or two.
Here's Pinterest's policy and what its team is doing about it.
Source:
http://mashable.com/2012/02/19/pinterest-nudity-policy/
Opera Software acquires two mobile ad agencies
Opera Software acquired two mobile ad agencies, Mobile Theory and 4th Screen Advertising, to even better monetize the traffic that flows through Opera browsers.
Source:
http://www.intomobile.com/2012/02/18/opera-software-acquires-two-mobile-ad-agencies/
Opera Software acquires two mobile ad agencies
Opera Software acquired two mobile ad agencies, Mobile Theory and 4th Screen Advertising, to even better monetize the traffic that flows through Opera browsers.
Source:
http://www.intomobile.com/2012/02/18/opera-software-acquires-two-mobile-ad-agencies/
spiderArm will Mount Your IPad 2 Just about Anywhere
There are a lot of people out there that like to have their iPad wherever they happen to be, but don’t want to have to hold it all the time. If you’re one of the sorts the spiderArm mount may be just what you’re looking for. It is designed to attach to a flat surface ...
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/3sE14yXy5Ys/
OpenStreetMap Its the Wikipedia of maps
50 new radicals: Killian Fox on OpenStreetMap, a map of the world that anyone can edit
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2012/feb/18/openstreetmap-world-map-radicals
OpenStreetMap Its the Wikipedia of maps
50 new radicals: Killian Fox on OpenStreetMap, a map of the world that anyone can edit
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2012/feb/18/openstreetmap-world-map-radicals
Avid Tumblr Users May Be The Most Annoying People on Social Media
There are update-everything-everywhere-Facebook-users.
There are tweet-as-much-boring-bs-as-possible-Twitter-users. There's the good ol'
Source:
http://topcultured.com/avid-tumblr-users-may-be-the-most-annoying-people-on-social-media/
Avid Tumblr Users May Be The Most Annoying People on Social Media
There are update-everything-everywhere-Facebook-users.
There are tweet-as-much-boring-bs-as-possible-Twitter-users. There's the good ol'
Source:
http://topcultured.com/avid-tumblr-users-may-be-the-most-annoying-people-on-social-media/
At chip engineering conference Intel continues to obey Moores Law
Intel is announcing today several advances in chip technology that show it is keeping up with the demanding pace of Moore's Law, which predicts a doubling of semiconductor performance every two years.
Formulated in 1965 by Intel chairman emeritus Gordon Moore, Moore's Law isn't guaranteed.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/19/at-chip-engineering-conference-intel-continues-to-obey-moores-law/
At chip engineering conference Intel continues to obey Moores Law
Intel is announcing today several advances in chip technology that show it is keeping up with the demanding pace of Moore's Law, which predicts a doubling of semiconductor performance every two years.
Formulated in 1965 by Intel chairman emeritus Gordon Moore, Moore's Law isn't guaranteed.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/19/at-chip-engineering-conference-intel-continues-to-obey-moores-law/
Microsoft working on new Spotifylike service on Xbox Windows and smartphones
With the recent growth of Spotify and other similar streaming music services on the Web, Microsoft may be retooling the Zune Music Pass to incorporate similar features across several products.
Sunday, 19 February 2012
Can Autonomous Cars Really Make Roads Safer
The first thought that most people have when they hear about cars that drive themselves is that it's probably a bad idea.
Despite movies like Total Recall and iRobot offering a glimpse of safety as a result of auto-pilot vehicles, many are still skeptical. Is that thinking backwards?
Source:
http://www.fastcompany.com/1817205/can-autonomous-cars-really-make-roads-safer
Tweeting about a bad day could lose you your job
Employees who tweet or update their Facebook status saying I had a bad day at
work could face losing their jobs, says a leading employment lawyer.
Tweeting about a bad day could lose you your job
Employees who tweet or update their Facebook status saying I had a bad day at
work could face losing their jobs, says a leading employment lawyer.
Ford and Bug Labs Shipping OpenXC Beta Test Kits to Developers An API To Your Car
OpenXC is an open source connectivity platform developed in tandem by Ford and open source hardware maker Bug Labs.
Announced this fall, the platform is designed to allow developers the ability to use an Android- and Arduino-based module to interact with a vehicles in-car tech, such as vehicle sensors and GPS units.
Ford and Bug Labs Shipping OpenXC Beta Test Kits to Developers An API To Your Car
OpenXC is an open source connectivity platform developed in tandem by Ford and open source hardware maker Bug Labs.
Announced this fall, the platform is designed to allow developers the ability to use an Android- and Arduino-based module to interact with a vehicles in-car tech, such as vehicle sensors and GPS units.
Malicious backdoor in opensource messaging apps not spotted for 3 months
If you downloaded one of three messaging apps from the Horde Project's FTP server between November and February, you may be wide open to attacks.
It's not the first time a trusted developer of open-source software has been hacked.
Lead Mass Effect KOTOR Writer Bids Bioware Farewell
Dedicated Bioware fans will know Drew Karpyshyn as the writer with a hand in almost all of Bioware's finest creations for the past decade. The list could start and stop at Baldur's Gate 2 and it would be enough. But it goes on with both Mass Effects, the original Knights of the Old Republic, Jade ...
Lead Mass Effect KOTOR Writer Bids Bioware Farewell
Dedicated Bioware fans will know Drew Karpyshyn as the writer with a hand in almost all of Bioware's finest creations for the past decade. The list could start and stop at Baldur's Gate 2 and it would be enough. But it goes on with both Mass Effects, the original Knights of the Old Republic, Jade ...
Attackers have all they need from leaky cellphone networks to track you down
GSM cellular networks leak enough location data to give third-parties secret access to cellphone users' whereabouts, according to new University of Minnesota research.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/0217120-gsm-cellphone-privacy-leak-minnesota-256293.html
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Pirate Bay The RIAA Is Delusional and Must Be Stopped
The Pirate Bay is not happy with a recent article published by the RIAA, where the torrent site is portrayed as the prime example of why tougher anti-piracy laws are necessary.
In a rebuttal, The Pirate Bay argues that the RIAA is delusional, behaving like a spoiled kid that has lost touch with reality.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/pirate-bay-the-riaa-is-delusional-and-must-be-stopped-120217/
The Wow Signal One Mans Search for SETIs Most Tantalizing Trace of Alien Life
For decades, Robert Gray has been trying to duplicate the most surprising and still-unexplained observation in the history of the search for extraterrestrial life.
The Wow Signal One Mans Search for SETIs Most Tantalizing Trace of Alien Life
For decades, Robert Gray has been trying to duplicate the most surprising and still-unexplained observation in the history of the search for extraterrestrial life.
The Cookie Monster returns Google caught tracking Safari users on Apples iOS
Welcome to another edition of yellow journalism with Julia Angwin of The Wall Street Journal.
The reporter who brought you the "What They Know" series has got Google with its pants down.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/17/google-safari-tracking-cookie-browser-ios-apple/
The Cookie Monster returns Google caught tracking Safari users on Apples iOS
Welcome to another edition of yellow journalism with Julia Angwin of The Wall Street Journal.
The reporter who brought you the "What They Know" series has got Google with its pants down.
Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/17/google-safari-tracking-cookie-browser-ios-apple/
This Computer Program Is Smarter Than 96 Percent of Humans
Computers will never be able to subjugate the human race with their current level of intellect.
Thankfully, a team of Swedish researchers have developed an AI with an IQ of 150.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5885904/this-computer-program-is-smarter-than-96-percent-of-humans
This Computer Program Is Smarter Than 96 Percent of Humans
Computers will never be able to subjugate the human race with their current level of intellect.
Thankfully, a team of Swedish researchers have developed an AI with an IQ of 150.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5885904/this-computer-program-is-smarter-than-96-percent-of-humans
Hacked How China Is Stealing Americas Business Secrets
Sen.
John Kerry is fed up with China's penchant for looting technology from U.S. businesses � up to $400 billion worth of data each year. When will it stop?
Source:
http://theweek.com/article/index/224521/hacked-how-china-is-stealing-americas-business-secrets
Facebooks Zuckerberg racks up followers on Pinterest
With profiles on Twitter and Google+ already, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg adds the social network Pinterest to his cache.
...
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Facebooks Zuckerberg racks up followers on Pinterest
With profiles on Twitter and Google+ already, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg adds the social network Pinterest to his cache.
...
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Friday, 17 February 2012
High Orbits and Slowlorises understanding the Anonymous attack tools
Putting the Low-Orbit Ion Cannon behind them to better protect themselves from being tracked down, members of Anonymous have put together a package of DDoS tools and security best practices that aims to make them more effective and less of a target for law enforcement.
High Orbits and Slowlorises understanding the Anonymous attack tools
Putting the Low-Orbit Ion Cannon behind them to better protect themselves from being tracked down, members of Anonymous have put together a package of DDoS tools and security best practices that aims to make them more effective and less of a target for law enforcement.
Steve Jobs rare footage conducting a presentation on 1980 Insanely Great
Watch vintage Steve Jobs footage on Apple.
This is a rare 22 minute presentation given by Steve Jobs on 1980. This video was gifted to Computer History Museu...
Steve Jobs rare footage conducting a presentation on 1980 Insanely Great
Watch vintage Steve Jobs footage on Apple.
This is a rare 22 minute presentation given by Steve Jobs on 1980. This video was gifted to Computer History Museu...
Highlander Bot There Can Be Only One
Your wife is always right, reported PandaLabs Luis Corrons after "bot shopping with his wife." The tale is humorous, but the botnet is not.
It's more than an elaborate phishing fake order confirmation; it's nasty and malicious, crafted to steal everything. The bot creators may be fans of the film Highlander as this bot will remove any other bots, malware, or Trojans . . . so in the end there can be only one.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/highlander-bot-there-can-be-only-one
Highlander Bot There Can Be Only One
Your wife is always right, reported PandaLabs Luis Corrons after "bot shopping with his wife." The tale is humorous, but the botnet is not.
It's more than an elaborate phishing fake order confirmation; it's nasty and malicious, crafted to steal everything. The bot creators may be fans of the film Highlander as this bot will remove any other bots, malware, or Trojans . . . so in the end there can be only one.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/highlander-bot-there-can-be-only-one
Study Jailbreak apps upload less private data than Appleapproved apps
popular unauthorized apps outside those walls tend to respect privacy better than the approved ones inside.
Hulu Plus arrives on the Nintendo Wii coming soon on the 3DS
Since approximately 4.5 million new households added the Nintendo Wii to their home theater, the gaming company is rolling out support for expanded entertainment options through Hulu.
Hulu Plus arrives on the Nintendo Wii coming soon on the 3DS
Since approximately 4.5 million new households added the Nintendo Wii to their home theater, the gaming company is rolling out support for expanded entertainment options through Hulu.
How One Boston Hospital Accidentally Built A Healthcare Cloud
eth Israel Deaconess Medical Center didnt set out to build a healthcare cloud.
When the Boston hospital adopted electronic health records (EHR)in 2007, it needed to find a way to include its physicians in the effort. However, this proved to be a substantial challenge.
Source:
http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2012/02/15/the-accidental-healthcare-cloud/
How One Boston Hospital Accidentally Built A Healthcare Cloud
eth Israel Deaconess Medical Center didnt set out to build a healthcare cloud.
When the Boston hospital adopted electronic health records (EHR)in 2007, it needed to find a way to include its physicians in the effort. However, this proved to be a substantial challenge.
Source:
http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2012/02/15/the-accidental-healthcare-cloud/
Metal Gear Solid Online Shutting Down In June
It's never a good sign when the first time you think about an MMO in years is when you hear about its impending demise. No doubt the online spin-off of Hideo Kojima's celebrated franchise has a vibrant and passionate community. I wouldn't know, I haven't played it. But surviving for a full four years in ...
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Copyright enforcement and the Internet We just havent tried hard enough
Is effective Internet copyright enforcement even possible? "We won't know," writes blogger Kevin Drum, "until we try." But Congress has been "trying" for two decades, with ever-larger costs to consumers and taxpayers....
Amazing New Photoshop Feature Can Magically Move Around Any Object In Your Photos
how to seamlessly move or remove an object from an image.
Amazing New Photoshop Feature Can Magically Move Around Any Object In Your Photos
how to seamlessly move or remove an object from an image.
Apple says it will require apps to get explicit user permission to access Address Book data
After the recent mess around apps like Path that were accessing users Address Book data without explicit consent, it has spoken up.
It will now require any iOS app that wishes access to contact data to be granted it specifically by a user action.
One more take on the iPad of the future the MacPad Pro
Designer envisions a very, very touchy Apple tablet/laptop
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/one-more-take-ipad-future-macpad-pro
One more take on the iPad of the future the MacPad Pro
Designer envisions a very, very touchy Apple tablet/laptop
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/one-more-take-ipad-future-macpad-pro
Lemnis unwraps LED bulb under 5
Lemnis Lighting introduces two no-frills LED bulbs--one priced under $5 and one under $7--that don't give off much light but may tempt consumers to try efficient LEDs for general lighting.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Lemnis unwraps LED bulb under 5
Lemnis Lighting introduces two no-frills LED bulbs--one priced under $5 and one under $7--that don't give off much light but may tempt consumers to try efficient LEDs for general lighting.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Apple voluntarily pulls iPads from online Chinese stores
In a follow-up to developments reported earlier today, two top online shopping sites in China have removed the iPad from their web pages at Apple's request until a trademark battle between the iPad maker and Chinese company ProView is settled.
Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/02/15/pre.emptive.move.may.put.pressure.on.proview/
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Social Media Week Global Keynote Don Tapscott on ReCivilization
Recorded on the new Livestream today. Our current global economic crisis is symptomatic of a deeper secular change.
Evidence that we need to rethink and rebuild the organizations and institutions that have served us for decades continues to rise. Society has at its disposal the most powerful platform ever for bringing together people, skills and knowledge to ensure growth and social development in a just, sustainable world. This new medium of co
Source:
http://new.livestream.com/smwnychange/TapscottRe-Civilization
Social Media Week Global Keynote Don Tapscott on ReCivilization
Recorded on the new Livestream today. Our current global economic crisis is symptomatic of a deeper secular change.
Evidence that we need to rethink and rebuild the organizations and institutions that have served us for decades continues to rise. Society has at its disposal the most powerful platform ever for bringing together people, skills and knowledge to ensure growth and social development in a just, sustainable world. This new medium of co
Source:
http://new.livestream.com/smwnychange/TapscottRe-Civilization
How Can I Support My TechChallenged Loved Ones Without Going Insane
My mother just got a new computer.
She's eager to learn, but we're starting from scratch. How can I give her some tools to learn on her own, so I don't need to hover over her while she explores every menu and every option?
Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5884612/how-can-i-support-my-tech challenged-loved-ones-without-going-insane
Hackers Claim Attack on American Tear Gas Company
Hackers loyal to Anonymous claim attack on US tear gas company, website taken down
Hackers Claim Attack on American Tear Gas Company
Hackers loyal to Anonymous claim attack on US tear gas company, website taken down
iPad 3 launch date of March 7 looking likely
Rumors surrounding the next iteration of Apple's iPad have an altogether calmer feel about them following last year's iPhone speculation frenzy. Perhaps that means they'll actually be right this time. Well, we should all know soon, as the tablet is expected to be unveiled on March 7. ...
Daemon Tools is cataloging all your disc images without permission Within Windows
Daemon Tools is cataloging all your disc images, without permission Within Windows
Googles grand vision what the Motorola deal means for Android
As Google is given clearance in the US and Europe to buy Motorola Mobility, Matt Warman looks at how the purchase could give Google a new platform in the home.
Googles grand vision what the Motorola deal means for Android
As Google is given clearance in the US and Europe to buy Motorola Mobility, Matt Warman looks at how the purchase could give Google a new platform in the home.
Paralysed woman to walk London Marathon using robotic exoskeleton
A British woman who was paralysed in an accident five years ago is planning to use a robotic exoskeleton to help her complete the London marathon in April. Claire Lomas, who will be raising money for charity by taking part, thinks it may take her up to three weeks to finish. ...
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Microsoft Store in India hacked user data leaked passwords stored in plain text
The Microsoft Store India was hacked by Evil Shadow, a team of Chinese hackers, who tagged the site with 'Unsafe system will be baptized.' More embarrassing than the defacement, the hackers breached the database and then leaked usernames and passwords which had been protected with no encryption.
That's right, Microsoft which supposedly takes privacy very seriously, had stored passwords as plain text in its store.
Rockstar Talks LA Noire 2
It’s not surprising that the sequel to a game with such a rocky development process is given careful consideration. On the one hand, L.A. Noire established a franchise fit to share the pantheon of GTA and Red Dead Redemption.�However, even with the game’s success, its earnings will probably not match its hefty development cost. Fortunately, ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/jYNAuCn3Uis/
The really quick evolution of Apple product designs
For the last three of decades, Apple has separated itself from the various competitors through company culture, innovative technologies, and stellar marketing efforts.
They have built a passionate community around their products based upon a life ...
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2012/02/the-really-quick-evolution-of-apple-product-designs/
The really quick evolution of Apple product designs
For the last three of decades, Apple has separated itself from the various competitors through company culture, innovative technologies, and stellar marketing efforts.
They have built a passionate community around their products based upon a life ...
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2012/02/the-really-quick-evolution-of-apple-product-designs/
Megaupload Programmer Calls For Dignity In US Extradition Battle
The lead programmer of the now-defunct Megaupload file-hosting service says that he hopes New Zealand will keep its dignity in its extradition dealings with the United States.
Bram van der Kolk, who was released on bail last week, says that New Zealand should remember it is a sovereign state with its own justice system. Today, Megaupload's chief marketing officer was also released on bail.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/megaupload-programmer-calls-for-dignity-in-us-extradition-battle-120213/
Windows 8 Wireless Networking Secrets Revealed
Microsoft released details on wireless networking in Windows 8 and it's looking as if there are some revolutionary capabilities.
The Rise and Fall and hopeful rebirth of THQ
Following major layoffs, long time publisher and developer THQ is in an incredibly precarious position. Is it too late to turn things around, or is there still hope?...
The Rise and Fall and hopeful rebirth of THQ
Following major layoffs, long time publisher and developer THQ is in an incredibly precarious position. Is it too late to turn things around, or is there still hope?...
Samsung Launches Lowcost Android 40 Tablet
Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), the first of its tablets to ship with Android 4.0 and its own Touchwiz user interface.
Source:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/249851/samsung_launches_lowcost_android_40_tablet.html
Samsung Launches Lowcost Android 40 Tablet
Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), the first of its tablets to ship with Android 4.0 and its own Touchwiz user interface.
Source:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/249851/samsung_launches_lowcost_android_40_tablet.html
Monday, 13 February 2012
ATT to Double Upgrade Fee to 36 Says Its Covering Costs
If you're looking to upgrade to a new handset with AT&T and re-up your contract, you'll save a few bucks by making a decision today rather than waiting until tomorrow.
Effective Sunday, February 12, AT&T is reportedly going to double its upgrade from $18 to $36, a move the company says is necessary to cover overall costs associated...
Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/ATT-to-Double-Upgrade-Fee-to-36-Says-Its-Covering-Costs/
Electronic Security a Worry in an Age of Digital Espionage
Information has become easier to steal over the Internet because employees can carry proprietary data around.
Electronic Security a Worry in an Age of Digital Espionage
Information has become easier to steal over the Internet because employees can carry proprietary data around.
Path addresses privacy controversy but social apps remain a risk to users
Social networking app Path says it has deleted the user data it uploaded to its servers, but that doesn't mean other apps haven't behaved in the same way without users knowing.
The Starry Night Enhanced with Open Source Software Video
When todays technology is used to improve� masterfully created artwork from the past, the results are normally disastrous.
The old form of manual creativity flowing from mind to eye to brush to canvas is an intimate engagement that yields results no computer could ever duplicate even in the hands of the most skilled graphic designers.
Source:
http://www.visualnews.com/2012/02/12/the-starry-night-enhanced-with-open-source-software/
Apple Promotes Mac iWork Security Schemes
Apple has been very inclined to enhancing security on the different data files of its Mac computers. A variety of choices were offered by Apple, such as the FileVault. This could encrypt whole disks in Lion or other OS X versions, not only that the FileVault encrypts whole disks, but also it encrypts data images ...
Will Facebook turn into Wall St gold
Facebook's floatation means Mark Zuckerberg faces unprecedented pressure to turn personal data into profit, writes Christopher Williams.
Will Facebook turn into Wall St gold
Facebook's floatation means Mark Zuckerberg faces unprecedented pressure to turn personal data into profit, writes Christopher Williams.
How to choose your Valentine by star sign
AstrologyDating.com is a new site that tries to find you your perfect love on the basis of birth date, birth time, and birthplace. But will it tell you the truth? Well, it asks you to pay only per match. So I tried it.
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Extremely Cool Interactive Starry Night Animation
Sick and tired of staring at Van Goghs Starry Night and being unable to manipulate it with your fingers? Enter: Greek digital artist Petros Vrellis and his interactive Starry Night animation.
Source:
http://vimeo.com/36466564
Extremely Cool Interactive Starry Night Animation
Sick and tired of staring at Van Goghs Starry Night and being unable to manipulate it with your fingers? Enter: Greek digital artist Petros Vrellis and his interactive Starry Night animation.
Source:
http://vimeo.com/36466564
Chimpanzees Won Over Humans on ShortTerm Memory Tests
MSNBC’s “Are you smarter than a chimp?” featured a segment wherein Ayumu, an 11-year old chimpanzee and another chimp competed against two young adults in a sequence of short-term memory tests. Contrary to what people would expect, the prize goes to the chimps. Original Story Chimpanzees Won Over Humans on Short-Term Memory Tests � Geeky ...
Chimpanzees Won Over Humans on ShortTerm Memory Tests
MSNBC’s “Are you smarter than a chimp?” featured a segment wherein Ayumu, an 11-year old chimpanzee and another chimp competed against two young adults in a sequence of short-term memory tests. Contrary to what people would expect, the prize goes to the chimps. Original Story Chimpanzees Won Over Humans on Short-Term Memory Tests � Geeky ...
Boston police use video to laugh in hacking group Anonymous face
Boston Police: Oh, the horror of having our news site hacked!
Boston police use video to laugh in hacking group Anonymous face
Boston Police: Oh, the horror of having our news site hacked!
The Pirate Bays Peter Sunde Its Evolution Stupid
When I was 9 years old I got my first computer, an Amiga 500.
It was the best computer ever built, with great graphics, amazing sound and se...
Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/02/peter-sunde/
The Pirate Bays Peter Sunde Its Evolution Stupid
When I was 9 years old I got my first computer, an Amiga 500.
It was the best computer ever built, with great graphics, amazing sound and se...
Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/02/peter-sunde/
HP Veer 4G Pre 3 and TouchPad celebrate a melancholy birthday
Just one year ago, HP officially introduced the TouchPad, Pre 3 and Veer to its lineup.
Much has happened in the 365 days since
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/hp-veer-4g-pre-3-and-touchpad-celebrate-a-melancholy-birthday/
HP Veer 4G Pre 3 and TouchPad celebrate a melancholy birthday
Just one year ago, HP officially introduced the TouchPad, Pre 3 and Veer to its lineup.
Much has happened in the 365 days since
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/hp-veer-4g-pre-3-and-touchpad-celebrate-a-melancholy-birthday/
The death of Firefox
It doesn't look good for Firefox: Almost every month for the last three years, has lost ground to Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari.
For most of 2009 the trend was fairly straight as it fended off Chrome and nibbled away at IE, but between 2010 and today Firefox has lost a third of its market share, from a worldwide peak of around 30% down to 20%.
Source:
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/116885-the-death-of-firefox
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Tesla Model X Electric allwheel drive and crazy folding doors
Tesla previewed the Model X in Los Angeles, and the highlight of the new vehicle was not the electric power train, but innovative folding side doors.
LinkedIn Mobile growing fast in everything but revenue
Mobile usage is the fastest-growing part of LinkedIn's business, but it's not a big revenue driver -- yet.
That could soon change, as LinkedIn plans to test out advertising across mobile devices, now that it's gotten the product and user experience right on those platforms.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/linkedin-mobile-monetization/
LinkedIn Mobile growing fast in everything but revenue
Mobile usage is the fastest-growing part of LinkedIn's business, but it's not a big revenue driver -- yet.
That could soon change, as LinkedIn plans to test out advertising across mobile devices, now that it's gotten the product and user experience right on those platforms.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2012/02/09/linkedin-mobile-monetization/
One Battery Powers 1400 Homes
Chemicals giant Solvay hailed Monday the successful entry into service in Flanders of what it said was the largest fuel cell of its type in the world.
Source:
http://news.discovery.com/tech/one-battery-powers-homes-120209.html
Google working on Androidhome music system
The products are likely to be the first hardware that Google has marketed under its own brand, and would rival Apples AirPlay and the Sonos music streaming service.
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/9074038/Google-working-on-Androidhome-music-system.html
Google working on Androidhome music system
The products are likely to be the first hardware that Google has marketed under its own brand, and would rival Apples AirPlay and the Sonos music streaming service.
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/9074038/Google-working-on-Androidhome-music-system.html
A Kodak moment to forget
Don't knock Kodak, because when it comes to screwing up, it's got lots of company.
Read this blog post by Charles Cooper on Digital Media.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57374266-93/a-kodak-moment-to-forget/
A Kodak moment to forget
Don't knock Kodak, because when it comes to screwing up, it's got lots of company.
Read this blog post by Charles Cooper on Digital Media.
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57374266-93/a-kodak-moment-to-forget/
Friday, 10 February 2012
Googles Screenwise Project Will Give You Money If You Give Up Your Privacy
In the midst of outcry over the changes in Google's privacy policy, the search giant has announced that it will start paying some users to share their search history as part of a new project dubbed Screenwise.
Search Engine Land reports that people who sign up to be on the Screenwise panel will receive a $5 credit on Amazon for installing a browser extension that allows all of the data from their Chrome browsing to be collected.
Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/08/google-screenwise-project_n_1263128.html
Patent Troll Claims Ownership of Interactive Web And Might Win
The city of Tyler, Texas, is better known as the nation's
Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/02/patent-troll-trial/
Patent Troll Claims Ownership of Interactive Web And Might Win
The city of Tyler, Texas, is better known as the nation's
Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/02/patent-troll-trial/
The best iPhone tethering apps and one to avoid
Wireless carriers have us right where they want us.
When there are only four significant national providers in the US, theres only so much competition for our business. So when they all band together (even if only in mindset) and decide on a new rule,� customers are forced to play along.
Source:
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/the-best-iphone-tethering-apps-2012029/
Google said to be readying cloudbased storage service
Free service called Drive will allow users to upload and retrieve photos, documents, and videos, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/vIflqScuoxQ/
Creepiest Mirror Ever Displays Ghostly Animal Heads Mimicking Your Facial Expression
This new concept displays a 3-D animal avatar as your reflection, mimicking your facial expressions in a horrifying, mocking way.
Google Drive Cloud Storage Near Ready
Google is said to be close to launching its own cloud-storage service that is set to compete with Dropbox.
The tip-off was offered to the Wall Street Journal, which says that it has talked to people familiar with the matter. The long-rumored service dubbed 'Drive'
Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/02/09/google.to.take.on.dropbox.in.cloud.storage.market/
Thursday, 9 February 2012
iPad 3 rumor rollup for the week of Feb 7
Even as the Patriots' hopes and dreams were strangled in the Super Bowl, the iOSsphere rumors for iPad 3 mounted anew on wings like eagles.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/020712-ipad3-rumor-255859.html
LG Optimus Vu 5 Inch Android Smartphone Teased
It looks like LG is about to launch a new smartphone with a 5 inch display, the LG Optimus Vu, which along with the 5 inch multi-touch display will come with a 5.3 aspect ratio. LG has released a video teaser of the Optimus Vu, which you can see below, and we will probably see ...
LG Optimus Vu 5 Inch Android Smartphone Teased
It looks like LG is about to launch a new smartphone with a 5 inch display, the LG Optimus Vu, which along with the 5 inch multi-touch display will come with a 5.3 aspect ratio. LG has released a video teaser of the Optimus Vu, which you can see below, and we will probably see ...
Security Researchers Did Google Pull a Fast One on Firefox and Safari Users
A new report from NSS Labs raises questions about Google's Safe Browsing API and proprietary protections to block malicious downloads -- malware protections allegedly not offered to Firefox and Safari browsers which also use Google's Safe Browsing API.
Tribler Makes BitTorrent Impossible to Shut Down
While the file-sharing ecosystem is currently filled with uncertainty and doubt, researchers at Delft University of Technology continue to work on their decentralized BitTorrent network.
Their Tribler client doesn't require torrent sites to find or download content, as it is based on pure peer-to-peer communication.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/tribler-makes-bittorrent-impossible-to-shut-down-120208/
Speed Tests Mac OS X Lion vs Windows 8 Developer Preview
Windows 8 promises to give Mac OS X Lion a run for its money when it comes to speed.
Sony abandons PlayStation Vita UMD Passport plan in North America
With the launch of the PlayStation Vita coming up in the next two weeks, Sony has a disappointing announcement for PSP owners planning to upgrade to the Vita.
Sprint Reports Strong iPhone Sales in Q4 2011
Sprint's Q4 2011 earnings report is out, and strong iPhone sales are among the highlights.
Sprint Reports Strong iPhone Sales in Q4 2011
Sprint's Q4 2011 earnings report is out, and strong iPhone sales are among the highlights.
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
HUD Google Glasses are real and they are coming soon
Google's secret project(s) will soon produce Google Glasses that integrate head motion control with heads-up display.
Source:
http://9to5google.com/2012/02/06/hud-google-glasses-are-real-and-they-are-coming-soon/
HUD Google Glasses are real and they are coming soon
Google's secret project(s) will soon produce Google Glasses that integrate head motion control with heads-up display.
Source:
http://9to5google.com/2012/02/06/hud-google-glasses-are-real-and-they-are-coming-soon/
Canon adds WiFi rugged and 20x zoom PowerShots to 2012 lineup
The SX260 HS, Elph 530 HS, Elph 320 HS, and D20 round out Canon's 2012 PowerShots.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/vZEMhuHUrDQ/
Canon adds WiFi rugged and 20x zoom PowerShots to 2012 lineup
The SX260 HS, Elph 530 HS, Elph 320 HS, and D20 round out Canon's 2012 PowerShots.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/vZEMhuHUrDQ/
How to get 5GB of free Dropbox storage
Dropbox serves as a rock-solid cloud storage service for millions of personal and business customers.
Source:
http://www.geek.com/articles/news/how-to-get-5gb-of-free-dropbox-storage-2012023/
Smartphones on pace to near 1 billion by 2015
The mobile-device explosion may be getting fueled in recent months by Kindle Fires and iPads, but smartphones continue to be the foundation of the incredible growth the mobile industry is experiencing.
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2012/02/smartphones-on-pace-to-near-1-billion-by-2015/
Smartphones on pace to near 1 billion by 2015
The mobile-device explosion may be getting fueled in recent months by Kindle Fires and iPads, but smartphones continue to be the foundation of the incredible growth the mobile industry is experiencing.
Source:
http://www.techi.com/2012/02/smartphones-on-pace-to-near-1-billion-by-2015/
As Apple and Samsung accelerate HTCs sales fade away
HTC reported weak fourth quarter results and forecast an even tougher first quarter as competition from Apple and Samsung squeezed the Taiwanese smartphone maker.
HTC said it was expecting first quarter revenue of between 65 billion and 70 billion Taiwanese dollars, well below analyst expectations.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/mobile/as-apple-and-samsung-accelerate-htcs-sales-fade-away/
As Apple and Samsung accelerate HTCs sales fade away
HTC reported weak fourth quarter results and forecast an even tougher first quarter as competition from Apple and Samsung squeezed the Taiwanese smartphone maker.
HTC said it was expecting first quarter revenue of between 65 billion and 70 billion Taiwanese dollars, well below analyst expectations.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/mobile/as-apple-and-samsung-accelerate-htcs-sales-fade-away/
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Anonymous May Have Completely Destroyed This Military Law Firm
Anonymous' gutting of Puckett & Faraj, the firm that defended the Marines behind the Haditha Killing, might have been more than a major embarrassment.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5882717/anonymous-may-have-completely-destroyed-military-law-firm
Anonymous May Have Completely Destroyed This Military Law Firm
Anonymous' gutting of Puckett & Faraj, the firm that defended the Marines behind the Haditha Killing, might have been more than a major embarrassment.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5882717/anonymous-may-have-completely-destroyed-military-law-firm
The Super Bowl ads Tech winners and losers
Which tech company had the best first half ad in the Super Bowl? Here's a detailed analysis, written as it happened.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/yH05toUxvi4/
US attacked Saudi Arabia and Iran Nope its just another Facebook scam
A new Facebook scam tricks people into downloading malware by using a fake CNN report about World War III.
US attacked Saudi Arabia and Iran Nope its just another Facebook scam
A new Facebook scam tricks people into downloading malware by using a fake CNN report about World War III.
New Digital Spam How Bad Guys Try to Trick You How to Avoid the Traps
The latest forms of digital spam include clickjacking, junk apps, bad QR codes, and much more.
Here's what you can do to stay safe.
Verizons double data promotion reappears Friday
Verizon Wireless is planning a number of promotions, including a buy one, get one free Droid Razr offer, designed to goose sales. The Droid 4 will also be available Friday.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/fUc52SK4Las/
MPAA Sues LimeWire Back From The Dead
Several major Hollywood studios dont care that LimeWire is all but dead and buried, nor that the service was a pretty poor way to share large files such as movies.
After the record companies of the RIAA settled with LimeWire last year for $105 million, Twentieth Century Fox, Viacom, Disney, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. [...]
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/mpaa-sues-limewire-back-from-the-dead-120206/
MPAA Sues LimeWire Back From The Dead
Several major Hollywood studios dont care that LimeWire is all but dead and buried, nor that the service was a pretty poor way to share large files such as movies.
After the record companies of the RIAA settled with LimeWire last year for $105 million, Twentieth Century Fox, Viacom, Disney, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. [...]
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/mpaa-sues-limewire-back-from-the-dead-120206/
Guy Retrieves Over 1000 Images from Apple Store and Makes Art
That impulsive duck-face kissy photo you took of yourself and your friend at the Apple store to test out the new iPad's camera may be destin...
Source:
http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2012/02/apple-store-snaps-lifted-now-subject-of-new-art-exhibit/
Monday, 6 February 2012
Samsungs Bowl ad claims it can help Apple fanboys break free
Samsung's Super Bowl ad--for the Galaxy Note--claims that this is the product that can finally stop Apple fanboys from having to stand in line, waiting for Apple's latest.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/BQ3RFHjYyJs/
Samsungs Bowl ad claims it can help Apple fanboys break free
Samsung's Super Bowl ad--for the Galaxy Note--claims that this is the product that can finally stop Apple fanboys from having to stand in line, waiting for Apple's latest.
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/BQ3RFHjYyJs/
Roger Boisjoly 73 Dies Warned of Shuttle Danger
Mr.
Boisjoly wrote a portentous memo six months before the Space Shuttle Challengers explosion, warning that if it was too cold, seals connecting sections of the shuttles rocket boosters could fail.
Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/us/roger-boisjoly-73-dies-warned-of-shuttle-danger.html
Roger Boisjoly 73 Dies Warned of Shuttle Danger
Mr.
Boisjoly wrote a portentous memo six months before the Space Shuttle Challengers explosion, warning that if it was too cold, seals connecting sections of the shuttles rocket boosters could fail.
Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/us/roger-boisjoly-73-dies-warned-of-shuttle-danger.html
Tom Brady Pirated The Super Bowl Last Year
Several sports streaming sites had their domain names seized by the Department of Justice and Homeland Securitys ICE unit this week.
The operation was planned a few days in advance of the Super Bowl to prevent rogue� sports fans from watching the game through unofficial channels.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/tom-brady-pirated-the-super-bowl-last-year-120205/
Tom Brady Pirated The Super Bowl Last Year
Several sports streaming sites had their domain names seized by the Department of Justice and Homeland Securitys ICE unit this week.
The operation was planned a few days in advance of the Super Bowl to prevent rogue� sports fans from watching the game through unofficial channels.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/tom-brady-pirated-the-super-bowl-last-year-120205/
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