A-DATA Launches USB 3.0 and SATA II Portable Hard Drive
A-DATA, leading manufacturer of memory and storage devices, has announced the launch of its newest portable hard drive, the Nobility N004. The Nobility N004 is unique in that it features a USB 3.0 and SATA II interface so this drive can pull double-duty as a portable and internal hard drive. The N004 is a 2.5" form-factor that comes in a brushed aluminum case and features a storage capacity up to 256GB. The drive features eight-channel technology to deliver fast performance whether you are using it internally via a SATA connection or externally with a USB 3.0 connection. The N004 features transfer rates up to 200MB/second for read and 170MB/s for write. The drive is fit to work in either an external or internal configuration so you are free to use it however you like.
No word on pricing or availability was announced at this time, nor how many storage options there would be.
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Yahoo Search Results Being Powered By Bing in the U.S and Canada
Last year, Microsoft and Yahoo announced that a deal had been reached to merge the search engines of both companies into one. Well, that part is now finalized as all Yahoo search results will be powered by Bing in the U.S. and Canada. Bing is Microsoft's search engine and will be used whenever you go to Yahoo and do a search. This will affect both computer and mobile versions but only in the U.S. and Canada so far. Microsoft announced that other regions will follow suit in the coming weeks and months. Appearance-wise nothing will change when you search via Yahoo except for the small bit of print saying "Powered by Bing" at the bottom of the page. If you recall, the move to merge the Microsoft and Yahoo search engines is to better combat Google though even with the merger, Microsoft will have anywhere between 16 and 28 percent of the market in the U.S. It still pales in comparison next to Google but every little bit helps.
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PayPal Accounts Used For Fraudulent iTunes Purchases
Scams that see people losing thousands of dollars are nothing new, with identity theft and phishing robbing people of their hard earned money. A recent wave of fraudulent purchases have hit iTunes through PayPal. It is believed that the victims had fallen prey to an e-mail scam and were not exposed due to Apple. Several users have come forward claiming to have lost hundreds and even thousands of dollars. Any unauthorized charges will be reimbursed by PayPal. Apple has recently stepped up its security, but has said:
"iTunes is always working to prevent fraud and enhance the password security of all of our users. But if your credit card or iTunes password is stolen and used on iTunes we recommend that you contact your financial institution and inquire about cancelling the card and/or issuing a chargeback for any unauthorised transactions. We also recommend that you change your iTunes account password immediately."
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Touch Screen iMac and MacBook Have Been Patented
Apple devices are well known for the quality of their touch screens, with devices like the iPhone having some of the best multi touch capability. Apple is now in the process of perhaps expanding touch screen capability to bigger devices, namely the iMac and MacBook. A European patent filed by the hardware engineering manager at Apple, Paul Costa, shows what appears to be an iMac. The computer features an adjustable stand that would allow users to use either a mouse, or tilt it and use it like an iPad. This can be accomplished either through sensors in the computer or the tilt stand. The drawing for the notebook computer is similar to notebooks that have been available for some time now, and feature a swivel screen.
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