IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (HotHardware) 10/08/2010

AT&T Mentions End Of iPhone Agreement In New SEC Report
Are you ready for an iPhone on Verizon Wireless? Who isn't, right? At this point, the rumor has gone on so long that it feels like it'll never come true. But it simply has to at some point, doesn't it? The original contract between Apple and AT&T ensured that no other carrier in America would get their phone for a long, long time, but it has been rather unclear as to exactly how long we would have to wait for that contract to expire. And things couldn't be lining up any nicer if Verizon wanted it to. Verizon
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Digital Music Players Blamed For 17 Wrecks Per Day In Britain
Just about everyone should know by now that texting and driving, or even calling and driving, is a poor idea. Loads of wrecks happen each and everyday because of distracted drivers messing around with their cellphone, but it's not just phones that are causing problems. Radios have also long since been blamed for wrecks, as have noisy passengers. But one thing that has managed to stay out of this evil cycle of news until now is the iPod. Notice we said, "until now?" AA Insurance in the UK has just published a
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Apricorn's DVR Expander Gives Your DVR More Room To Record
It's just a fact of life. Most of us will run out of storage at some point if we don't stop buying more ahead of time, and Apricorn knows it. The company has been issuing hard drives and personal storage devices for years now, but it's latest device is one of the more stylish to come from their labs. It's the DVR Expander, which is said to be the largest-capacity DVR external hard drive on the market. It was built to be fanless, so it's super quiet when residing near your television. It also uses a solid aluminum
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Chip-In-Ball Technology Could Assist In Making Close Calls In NFL
If you thought microchips were only good for powering your desktop, netbook and cellphone (and maybe that tracking thing within your pup), you should think again. America's most popular sport (that's football, of course) is considering using microchips to better officiate games, make better calls and avoid mistakes that could prove costly if made at the wrong time. The NFL has been using Instant Reply for some time now in order to really evaluate close calls on the field, but even those aren't perfect. Camera
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Mark Hurd's Exit Package Worth $28 Million
Ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd, 53, who abruptly resigned on Friday after an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, will receive an exit package worth $28 million. In fact, prior to Friday's events, Hurd had been negotiating with the company over a new three-year contract which would have been worth $100 million, according to an unnamed person familiar with the negotiations. Hurd had previously been applauded for HP's rise as the world's largest technology company. However, the company's investigation
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LaCie 5big Storage / Backup Server Boxes: NAS For Pros
If you need network storage, LaCie has a solution. And it's a solution that looks better than nearly any alternative we can think of. The new LaCie 5big Storage Server is joining the company's family of professional server solutions, with room for up to 10TB of storage and support for Mac, Windows and Linux workstations. The company has custom built these boxes to perform well under high loads, with a 64-bit dual-core Atom 1.6GHz CPU inside, 2GB of RAM and Windows Storage Server 2008 Standard Edition. In other
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Apple Executive Departs After iPhone 4 Antenna Hoopla
Here's a tip: if you leave a major corporation like IBM to go work for a major corporation like Apple, and it makes major news waves, you probably don't ever want to screw up. Not that you would ever want to screw up while working at Apple anyway, but particularly not if you find yourself in that situation. A few years ago, an executive by the name of Mark Papermaster had quite a time going from IBM to Apple, with some "legal issues" causing some confusion on whether Mark was actually cleared to work at Apple
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Apple Executive Departs After iPhone 4 Antenna Hoopla

Here's a tip: if you leave a major corporation like IBM to go work for a major corporation like Apple, and it makes major news waves, you probably don't ever want to screw up. Not that you would ever want to screw up while working at Apple anyway, but particularly not if you find yourself in that situation. A few years ago, an executive by the name of Mark Papermaster had quite a time going from IBM to Apple, with some "legal issues" causing some confusion on whether Mark was actually cleared to work at Apple after leaving a sensitive position at IBM.

After that chaos, no one in the media really paid much attention to Mark. But now, that spotlight is back on him. It's becoming a weekend for executive departures, and it's not even over yet. Hours after Mark Hurd, CEO of HP, was forced to resign, Papermaster has apparently left Apple as well. No one on the inside is actually saying why he left, or if he was truly forced out, but one thing seems clear: he was an executive responsible for hardware on the iPhone.

Of course, the iPhone 4's hardware has been the subject of much debate lately, with the "antennagate" problem causing more grief for Apple than any other piece of hardware in recent memory. Apple has actually confirmed Papermaster's departure to The New York Times, but no further details were provided from there. For now, Bob Mansfield, senior vice president of Macintosh hardware engineering, will be filling his shoes. It's likely that Apple will never really say what happened here, but it's easy to speculate. When you're in charge of the antenna that causes the whole world to suspect that your phone isn't working properly, it's probably not going to be easy to rest at night. So, Mr. Mansfield, don't screw up.

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Mark Hurd's Exit Package Worth $28 Million

Ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd, 53, who abruptly resigned on Friday after an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, will receive an exit package worth $28 million. In fact, prior to Friday's events, Hurd had been negotiating with the company over a new three-year contract which would have been worth $100 million, according to an unnamed person familiar with the negotiations.

Hurd had previously been applauded for HP's rise as the world's largest technology company. However, the company's investigation after a complaint over a sexual harassment complaint found that Hurd had falsified expense reports and other documents to conceal a relationship with a contractor, and additionally allegedly helped the woman get paid for work she didn't do.

As a result of the announcement, HP's shares dropped nearly 10 percent on Friday, closing at $41.85. To somewhat alleviate concerns over the financial state of the company, HP released preliminary Q2 results.

HP said it expects to report earnings of 75 cents per share, compared to 67 cents a year earlier. Excluding one-time expenses, HP said results will be $1.08 per share, which would be a penny higher than analysts' expectations. Revenue is expected to be $30.7 billion, slightly higher than analysts' expectation, and 11 percent higher than 2009.

In terms of his exit package, Mark Hurd, a married father of two, will receive a $12.2 million severance payment and nearly 350,000 shares of HP stock worth about $16 million at Friday's closing price. Additionally, HP also extended the deadline for Hurd to exercise options to buy up to 775,000 HP shares.

As interim CEO, the company named its chief financial officer, Cathie Lesjak, 51. Lesjak has been with the company 24 years, but has taken already herself out of the running to fill the position permanently. HP's Board of Directors has set up a committee to search for a permanent replacement.

Apricorn's DVR Expander Gives Your DVR More Room To Record

It's just a fact of life. Most of us will run out of storage at some point if we don't stop buying more ahead of time, and Apricorn knows it. The company has been issuing hard drives and personal storage devices for years now, but it's latest device is one of the more stylish to come from their labs. It's the DVR Expander, which is said to be the largest-capacity DVR external hard drive on the market.

It was built to be fanless, so it's super quiet when residing near your television. It also uses a solid aluminum enclosure, so you won't have to scramble for a place to conceal it. It's available as cheap as $99 with a 500GB drive, while the 2TB top-end model sells for $249. With a name like DVR Expander, you can probably assume what it does: gives your DVR even more room to capture the shows you love, but don't have time to watch. The 2TB version can record up to 1053 hours of standard programming or 234 hours of high-definition programming, and since it has both USB and eSATA ports it's compatible with Dish Network, DirecTV and most major cable company DVRs.

NEW from Apricorn - Largest DVR Expander on the Market Gets Fresh New Look
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With Twice the Capacity of Other DVR Expansion Systems, Apricorn's DVR Expander Makes More Space for HDTV and 3D

POWAY, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Apricorn (http://www.apricorn.com/dvr-expander), the leader in personal storage, today announced a new look for its popular DVR Expander, the largest-capacity DVR external hard drive on the market. Debuting with a new ultra-quiet fanless design and solid aluminum enclosure, Apricorn's new take on the DVR Expander combines subtle design and the latest in passive cooling with a massive 2TB drive. Pricing starts at just $99 for 500GB model and $249 for the 2TB model, making the DVR Expander a cost-effective solution for those running out of space on their DVR.

"DVRs have become a staple in American households, giving viewers the ability to watch what they want when they want. As TV providers race to create an increasingly immersive viewing experience for their customers, including HDTV and the introduction of 3D programming, DVR recording space will only become more of a premium," said Mike McCandless, Apricorn's VP of Sales and Marketing. "Apricorn's DVR Expander gives our customers enough space and the flexibility to record hundreds of hours of their favorite HD and 3D programs and watch them at their convenience."

Perfect for recording and watching High Definition programs

Ideal for recording and viewing the latest high definition channels, Apricorn's DVR Expander 2TB can add up to 1053 hours of standard programming or 234 hours of high-definition programming to your DVR. The DVR Expander is also able to deliver the same smooth high definition viewing experience with game consoles, Blu-ray Disc and media players, making it the perfect companion for your media system.*

Compatible with a wide variety of DVRs

Offering both USB and eSATA connections, Apricorn's DVR Expander has been tested and verified to operate with Dish Network(R) and DirecTV(R) DVRs, as well as major cable providers using Scientific Atlanta 8300 and 8240 series DVRs. The DVR Expander's compact design can be used in an upright or horizontal configuration, enabling it to easily fit inside your entertainment center.

The DVR Expander is available in standard capacities of up to 1TB, accepted by Dish Network and Scientific Atlanta cable DVR systems. In addition, Apricorn DVR Expander is also available in 1.5 and 2TB capacities for DirecTV customers, the largest capacities currently available in the industry.

Setup takes just minutes

Perfect for recording your favorite shows while on vacation, the DVR Expander makes sure that you needn't worry about running out of recording space. Simply power down your DVR, connect the Expander to your DVR eSATA or USB port, restart your system and follow the onscreen prompts to instantly increase your DVR recording time.

Use Multiple DVR Expanders to Record, Archive and Organize Your Shows

With DirecTV and Dish Network systems, keeping your recordings organized is a snap with Apricorn's DVR Expander. Have one DVR Expander for all of your sporting events, one for your favorite movies and shows and one for cartoons for the kids. Now you never have to fight over recording space.

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Chip-In-Ball Technology Could Assist In Making Close Calls In NFL

If you thought microchips were only good for powering your desktop, netbook and cellphone (and maybe that tracking thing within your pup), you should think again. America's most popular sport (that's football, of course) is considering using microchips to better officiate games, make better calls and avoid mistakes that could prove costly if made at the wrong time. The NFL has been using Instant Reply for some time now in order to really evaluate close calls on the field, but even those aren't perfect. Camera angles can be blocked by players, and things can happen so quickly that even when slowed down, it's hard for the human eye to tell what a call should be.

But if a microchip were inside of a football, a lot of that guesswork would be removed. That's the thinking behind the new proposal, which would use "chip-in-ball technology" in order to "help rule on contentious touchdown and first down calls. Germany's Cairos Technologies is in charge of the chip, which is also being considered for soccer (or global football) for the same reasons.

This chip-in-ball technology would essentially allow the ball to determine whether it crossed the line for a touchdown, whether it actually went 10 yards for a first down, or whether it moved before the snap. There's no question that this would be a hotly debated move; people generally do not like machines making decisions that affect the outcome of humans. There's a certain level of distrust, and of course, everyone knows that even computers can make mistakes. But another level of redundancy in an attempt to get the call right seems like a smart move to us. The NFL has yet to comment on the matter, but it's practically a certainty that this will not be ready in time for this year's season.

AT&T Mentions End Of iPhone Agreement In New SEC Report

Are you ready for an iPhone on Verizon Wireless? Who isn't, right? At this point, the rumor has gone on so long that it feels like it'll never come true. But it simply has to at some point, doesn't it? The original contract between Apple and AT&T ensured that no other carrier in America would get their phone for a long, long time, but it has been rather unclear as to exactly how long we would have to wait for that contract to expire. And things couldn't be lining up any nicer if Verizon wanted it to.

Verizon is gearing up to launch a nationwide LTE (4G) network in the U.S. next year. And the iPhone will be in the clear to be on Verizon next year. Well, we think. Here's the thing: AT&T has been extremely quiet about the agreement for as long as it has been in place. No one on the outside knows for sure when and how it will end. But everyone knows what the end will lead to: an iPhone for another carrier. Verizon is the obvious choice, and now AT&T has finally shed the slightest bit of light on when the contract may finally expire.

Recently, the company's SEC filing made a note that said they don't expect to suffer "a material negative impact... as these exclusivity arrangements end." They don't say exactly which exclusive contract they're talking about, but let's get real: there's only one possibility here, and that's the iPhone. No other phone on AT&T's lineup is worthy of being mentioned in an SEC report. No other phone can affect AT&T's bottom line like the iPhone. It's just obvious from here. The report goes on to say: " We believe offering a wide variety of handsets reduces dependence on any single handset," which again, alludes strongly to the iPhone.

If AT&T's talking this now, that really only means one thing: the end is nigh, and the Verizon iPhone has to be on the horizon. Now, the only question is will or will it not be LTE-capable? Let the next round of rumors begin!

Digital Music Players Blamed For 17 Wrecks Per Day In Britain

Just about everyone should know by now that texting and driving, or even calling and driving, is a poor idea. Loads of wrecks happen each and everyday because of distracted drivers messing around with their cellphone, but it's not just phones that are causing problems. Radios have also long since been blamed for wrecks, as have noisy passengers. But one thing that has managed to stay out of this evil cycle of news until now is the iPod. Notice we said, "until now?"

AA Insurance in the UK has just published a report that blames around 17 accidents per day in England on digital music players. The study states that these players are causing drivers to drive into "iPod oblivion," where they are so focused on cycling through to the next genre or artist than they miss a street sign, don't hear a horn or simply drive into a lane that's already occupied.

In fact, they mention that anyone is at risk of falling into this, from runners to cyclists who pay more attention to their next track than to their surroundings. The company found that "accidents caused by people using MP3 players, mobile phones and electronic organizers while on the move have risen 5% in the last year." The president of AA said the following: "We can't stop the march of technology but we need to halt the iPod pedestrian, cycle and driver zombies. Whether on two feet, two wheels or four, too many people are suffering from so-called iPod oblivion." So, there you have it: don't switch playlists and drive. Or really, just drive.

LaCie 5big Storage / Backup Server Boxes: NAS For Pros

If you need network storage, LaCie has a solution. And it's a solution that looks better than nearly any alternative we can think of. The new LaCie 5big Storage Server is joining the company's family of professional server solutions, with room for up to 10TB of storage and support for Mac, Windows and Linux workstations. The company has custom built these boxes to perform well under high loads, with a 64-bit dual-core Atom 1.6GHz CPU inside, 2GB of RAM and Windows Storage Server 2008 Standard Edition.

In other words, this isn't your mother's NAS. It supports all necessary file sharing formats â€“ SMB, NFS, AFP, iSCSI, HTTP and FTP â€“ as well as Windows Active Directory, and there are five hot-swap drive bays for up to 10TB of space. It also handles file-level data deduplication â€“ storing only one instance of files saved multiple times, as well as an internal backup engine, enabling users to back it up to an external drive at will or on schedule.

In additional to file backup, the 5big Storage Server offers data redundancy through RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 5 + Spare, and Microsoft's BitLocker keeps those files secure from snoopers. Along with a 3-year warranty, the server will be available later next month for a starting price of $1699.99, while a similar looking 5big Backup Server will start at $1199.99 but use an Atom D410 and Windows Home Server.

LaCie Introduces Enterprise-Level Desktop File Server

August 5, 2010

Today LaCie announced a professional desktop file sharing server for small to medium sized office environments â€“ the LaCie 5big Storage Server. Joining LaCie's extensive portfolio of professional server solutions, the 5big Storage Server is designed to handle rigorous file sharing activity for numerous Mac, Windows, or Linux workstations.

Tailored to perform in demanding environments, LaCie's 5big Storage Server is powered by Intel's latest 64-bit dual-core 1.6GHz Atom processor coupled with 2G of RAM and runs on MicrosoftÂ® Windows Storage Server 2008 Standard Edition.

The LaCie 5big Storage Server supports all necessary file sharing formats â€“ SMB, NFS, AFP, iSCSI, HTTP and FTP â€“ as well as Windows Active DirectoryÂ®, which ensures easy and efficient integration into existing IT environments. The server includes five hot-swappable hard disks with capacities up to 10TB â€“ and is scalable by leveraging the USB and eSATA connections.

Designed to manage large amounts of data, the 5big Storage Server supports file-level data deduplication â€“ storing only one instance of files saved multiple times. This ensures the server always delivers the fastest performances. Additionally, data deduplication improves data safety by improving the speed of the appliance backup process through limiting the amount of data being backed up â€“ thus optimizing the data protection process. The server offers an internal backup engine, enabling users to back it up to an external drive at will or on schedule.

In additional to file backup, the 5big Storage Server offers data redundancy through RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 5 + Spare, as well as remote file replication. The server also includes hard drive encryption with support from Microsoft's BitLockerÂ®.

"LaCie is pleased to integrate leading technology from Microsoft and Intel to deliver enterprise-level storage capabilities, previously only experienced in large corporate environments, to small businesses," said Erwan Girard, LaCie Solutions Business Unit Manager. "With up to 10TB of storage, in a well-designed desktop aluminum case, the LaCie 5big Storage Server offers corporate-grade features without requiring a server room, which demands dedicated space, strong cooling and deep noise isolation."

While running on Windows Storage Server 2008 Standard Edition, the 5big Storage Server is fully compatible with Mac. It will support up to 25 Mac workstations through AFP, Spotlight, and the AppleTalkÂ® stack for legacy applications. Additionally, it is compatible with Time Machine.

The Intel Atom processor inside LaCie's 5big Storage Server pairs Intel's smallest, power-efficient chip with the Intel 82801IR I/O Controller and delivers the processing performance and input/output connectivity required to meet the throughput demands small businesses require.

"The storage industry continues to advance innovation in data management storage systems for small businesses", said David Tuhy, general manager, Intel Storage Group. "The energy efficient performance of the Intel Atom processor with integrated storage features enables LaCie to deliver a professional file sharing data appliance to meet the needs of this market segment."

"Windows Storage Server was designed to bring enterprise class functionality such as Single Instance Storage to customers of all sizes â€“ from large enterprises to small to mid sized businesses," said Eric Jewett, Director of Windows Server Marketing at Microsoft. "The LaCie 5big devise leverages these technologies and delivers a compelling storage platform at a price point attractive to small and mid-sized customers."

In addition, the 5big Storage Server boasts minimal environmental impact through its recyclable aluminum casing, advanced power management options, and power-efficient processor. Additionally, it is leverages the award-winning 5big casing and ultra-quiet Noctua cooling fan â€“ allowing you to place an enterprise-level server on a desktop or in an office environment.

Availability
The 5big Storage Server is available in a number of capacities and includes a three-year warranty. Users who require minimum downtime can purchase LaCie's Advance Care Option. The server is available through the LaCie Store Online, LaCie Storage Partner and LaCie Reseller+, starting at the suggested retail price of $1,699.99. For more information, visit www.lacie.com.

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