Wednesday 29 February 2012

TorrentFreaks US Censorship Mistake Article Censored by Mistake

Where would Torrentfreak be without censorship?

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/torrentfreaks-us-censorship-mistake-article-censored-by-mistake-120227/

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.

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

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

Source:
http://freakoutnation.com/2012/02/27/motherload-of-stratfor-emails-displays-goldman-sacksstratfor-monetized-insider-intelligence/

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.
...

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.
...

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 ...

Over 32 Million Signed Into Skype At The Same Time

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1503511.html

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....

WikiLeaks plans to release emails from security think tank

Source:
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 ...

Source:
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 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.

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/redbox-reminds-consumers-it-does-games-too-offers-free-game-rentals-next-week/

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.
...

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.
...

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.
...

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 | ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

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.

Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17125905

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.

Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17125905

MegaUpload founder released on bail after new evidence surfaces

In a surprise move, court releases Kim DotCom today.

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-57382165-261/megaupload-founder-released-on-bail-after-new-evidence-surfaces-report/

MegaUpload founder released on bail after new evidence surfaces

In a surprise move, court releases Kim DotCom today.

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-57382165-261/megaupload-founder-released-on-bail-after-new-evidence-surfaces-report/

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.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/future-chrome-version-may-choose-your-passwords-and-change-them-when-youve-been-hacked.ars

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.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/future-chrome-version-may-choose-your-passwords-and-change-them-when-youve-been-hacked.ars

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?

Source:
http://www.fastcompany.com/1817653/connected-cars-the-future-of-communication-or-a-plague-of-distraction

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?

Source:
http://www.fastcompany.com/1817653/connected-cars-the-future-of-communication-or-a-plague-of-distraction

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 ...

Official Skyrim Interactive Map App Lands On iOS

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/iVg3CFjvpHE/

Official Skyrim Interactive Map App Lands On iOS

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 ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

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

Source:
http://freakoutnation.com/2012/02/21/massive-information-dump-by-anonymous-on-hundreds-of-cops-including-a-pedo-cop/

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

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

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.

Source:
http://mashable.com/2012/02/20/eluga/

Attention RIAA This is why we pirate The Oatmeal

I tried to watch the Game of Thrones and...

Source:
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/game_of_thrones

Attention RIAA This is why we pirate The Oatmeal

I tried to watch the Game of Thrones and...

Source:
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/game_of_thrones

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.

Source:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/249952/atandt_wireless_bandwidth_throttling_the_backlash_has_begun.html

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 ...

spiderArm will Mount Your IPad 2 Just about Anywhere

Source:
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.

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

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.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/social-media/9089826/Tweeting-about-a-bad-day-could-lose-you-your-job.html

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.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/social-media/9089826/Tweeting-about-a-bad-day-could-lose-you-your-job.html

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.

Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Ford-and-Bug-Labs-Shipping-OpenXC-Beta-Test-Kits-to-Devs-and-Universities/

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.

Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Ford-and-Bug-Labs-Shipping-OpenXC-Beta-Test-Kits-to-Devs-and-Universities/

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.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/malicious-backdoor-in-open-source-messaging-apps-not-spotted-for-4-months.ars

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 ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

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 ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

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.

Source:
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/02/the-wow-signal-one-mans-search-for-setis-most-tantalizing-trace-of-alien-life/253093/

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.

Source:
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/02/the-wow-signal-one-mans-search-for-setis-most-tantalizing-trace-of-alien-life/253093/

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.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/high-orbits-and-slowlorises-understanding-the-anonymous-attack-tools.ars

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.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/high-orbits-and-slowlorises-understanding-the-anonymous-attack-tools.ars

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...

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lvMgMrNDlg

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...

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lvMgMrNDlg

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.

Source:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/02/14/unauthorized-iphone-and-ipad-apps-leak-private-data-less-often-than-approved-ones/

Hulu Plus arrives on the Nintendo Wii coming soon on the 3DS

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.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1488757.html

Hulu Plus arrives on the Nintendo Wii coming soon on the 3DS

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.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1488757.html

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 ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

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....

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2012/02/copyright-enforcement-and-the-internet-we-just-havent-tried-hard-enough.ars

Amazing New Photoshop Feature Can Magically Move Around Any Object In Your Photos

how to seamlessly move or remove an object from an image.

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrlsnQ32YhY

Amazing New Photoshop Feature Can Magically Move Around Any Object In Your Photos

how to seamlessly move or remove an object from an image.

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrlsnQ32YhY

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.

Source:
http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/02/15/apple-says-it-will-require-explicit-user-permission-for-apps-to-access-address-book-data/

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

Source:
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/hackers-claim-attack-american-tear-gas-company-15579671

Hackers Claim Attack on American Tear Gas Company

Hackers loyal to Anonymous claim attack on US tear gas company, website taken down

Source:
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/hackers-claim-attack-american-tear-gas-company-15579671

iPad 3 launch date of March 7 looking likely

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. ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1485160.html

Daemon Tools is cataloging all your disc images without permission Within Windows

Daemon Tools is cataloging all your disc images, without permission Within Windows

Source:
http://www.withinwindows.com/2012/02/12/daemon-tools-is-cataloging-all-your-disc-images-without-permission/

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.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/9081324/Googles-grand-vision-what-the-Motorola-deal-means-for-Android.html

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.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/9081324/Googles-grand-vision-what-the-Motorola-deal-means-for-Android.html

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. ...

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

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.

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/microsoft-store-india-hacked-user-data-leaked-passwords-stored-plain-text

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, ...

Rockstar Talks LA Noire 2

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.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400143,00.asp

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?...

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

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?...

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

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.

Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/11/technology/electronic-security-a-worry-in-an-age-of-digital-espionage.html?pagewanted=all

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.

Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/11/technology/electronic-security-a-worry-in-an-age-of-digital-espionage.html?pagewanted=all

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.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/02/path-addresses-privacy-controversy-but-social-apps-remain-a-risk-to-users.ars

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 ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

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.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/facebook/9054840/Facebook-IPO-Pressure-to-turn-personal-data-into-profit.html

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.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/facebook/9054840/Facebook-IPO-Pressure-to-turn-personal-data-into-profit.html

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

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1480803.html

Chimpanzees Won Over Humans on ShortTerm Memory Tests

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 ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1480803.html

Boston police use video to laugh in hacking group Anonymous face

Boston Police: Oh, the horror of having our news site hacked!

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/boston-police-use-video-laugh-hacking-group-anonymous-face

Boston police use video to laugh in hacking group Anonymous face

Boston Police: Oh, the horror of having our news site hacked!

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/boston-police-use-video-laugh-hacking-group-anonymous-face

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 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.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1479246.html

Sneak Peak Greatest Toy in the Universe

This guy is fricking amazing.

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_AqXCw1SYs

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.

Google said to be readying cloudbased storage service

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.

Source:
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-02/video-creepiest-mirror-ever-displays-ghostly-animal-heads-mimicking-your-facial-expression

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

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1476981.html

LG Optimus Vu 5 Inch Android Smartphone Teased

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 ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1476981.html

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.

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/security-researchers-did-google-pull-fast-one-firefox-and-safari-users

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.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2386551,00.asp

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.

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Sprint Reports Strong iPhone Sales in Q4 2011

Sprint's Q4 2011 earnings report is out, and strong iPhone sales are among the highlights.

Source:
http://mashable.com/2012/02/08/sprint-q4-2011/

Sprint Reports Strong iPhone Sales in Q4 2011

Sprint's Q4 2011 earnings report is out, and strong iPhone sales are among the highlights.

Source:
http://mashable.com/2012/02/08/sprint-q4-2011/

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.

Canon adds WiFi rugged and 20x zoom PowerShots to 2012 lineup

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/vZEMhuHUrDQ/

Canon adds WiFi rugged and 20x zoom PowerShots to 2012 lineup

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

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.

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/us-attacked-saudi-arabia-and-iran-nope-its-just-another-facebook-scam/

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.

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/us-attacked-saudi-arabia-and-iran-nope-its-just-another-facebook-scam/

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.

Source:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/249300/new_digital_spam_how_bad_guys_try_to_trick_you_how_to_avoid_the_traps.html

Verizons double data promotion reappears Friday

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.

Samsungs Bowl ad claims it can help Apple fanboys break free

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/BQ3RFHjYyJs/

Samsungs Bowl ad claims it can help Apple fanboys break free

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/