Apple Removes Wi-Fi Finders from App Store
Apple has removed all Wi-Fi finders from the App Store. Aha! Now we know who is behind all those laptop theftsÂ…it was all you damn iPhone owners....I knew it! Apple removed several Wi-Fi apps commonly referred to as stumblers, or apps that seek out available Wi-Fi networks near your location. According to a story on Cult of Mac, apps removed by Apple include WiFi-Where, WiFiFoFum, and yFy Network Finder. Comments
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List Your Sexual Orientation on Xbox Live
Xbox Live has updated its code of conduct page informing users that they may now list their sexual orientation as Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender or Straight. And we need this why? You may use the following terms to express your relationship orientation in your profile or Gamertag: Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender and Straight. Other terms regarding relationship orientation are not allowed. In addition you may not use these terms or any other terms regarding relationship orientation to insult, harass, or any other pejorative use against other users. Comments
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"Highly Sophisticated" Burglars Hit Best Buy
Thieves rappelled into a Best Buy store through the roof, avoided cameras, motion sensors and alarmsÂ…just to steal a bunch of laptops. Sheesh, with all the effort these guys put into the heist, you'd think they were stealing diamonds or something. "High level of sophistication," said Detective James Ryan, a police department spokesman. "They never set off any motion sensors. They never touched the floor. They rappelled in and rappelled out." Comments
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YouTube Brings Auto-Captioning To The Masses
According to the Official YouTube blog, the company has made auto-captioning available to everyone as of today. One cool feature is the ability to download the auto-generated captions on your video, modify them and upload the new version. Today, we are opening up auto-captions to all YouTube users. There will even be a "request processing" button for un-captioned videos that any video owner can click on if they want to speed up the availability of auto-captions. Comments
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Greatest Scientific Discovery Ever
Scientists have discovered the secret to hangover-free drinkingÂ…and just in time for the weekend! So, instead of your regular drinks tonight, have a rum and oxygen and you wont get a hangover. The results, documented in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, showed those who consumed the more highly oxygenated drinks recovered more quickly and saw their blood alcohol levels return to normal more speedily. Comments
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OMG WTFJeans!
Just so you know, if you go out in public wearing these "gadget" jeans, I will do what every self respecting tech/gadget guy on the planet should doÂ…punch you straight in the gadget pocket. Friends don't let friends wear crap like this. Comments
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Microsoft to Fix Eight Windows and Office Holes
Microsoft has plans to fix eight holes in Windows and Microsoft Office this coming Tuesday. Since it is Friday, please feel free to insert your own "Microsoft's plug in your hole" joke here. This represents a light Patch Tuesday, a contrast to last month when the company patched 26 holes with 13 bulletins, including critical vulnerabilities for Windows. Meanwhile, Microsoft is continuing to monitor the situation with a VBScript vulnerability that was disclosed on Monday, Jerry Bryant, senior security communications manager lead at the company, wrote in a blog post. Comments
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I-O Data Signs Linux Software Patent Agreement With Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. and I-O Data Device Inc. have entered into an agreement that will provide I-O Data's customers with patent coverage for their use of I-O Data's products running Linux and other related open source software. Specifically, the patent covenants apply to I-O Data's network-attached storage devices and its routers, which run Linux. Although the details of the agreement have not been disclosed, the parties indicated that Microsoft is being compensated by I-O Data. Comments
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Intel Expands Atom Processor-Based Platform
Intel Corporation today launched its first Intel® Atom™ processor-based platform optimized for networked home and small office/home office (SOHO) storage devices. The energy-efficient platform consists of the Intel® Atom™ processor D410 single-core or D510 dual-core and the Intel® 82801IR I/O Controller and delivers the processing performance and input/output (I/O) connectivity required to meet the throughput demands of leading storage vendors such as LaCie*, LG Electronics*, QNAP*, Synology* and Thecus*. Comments
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BFG to do ATI Radeon Cards?
The rumor we are hearing today is that BFG is going RED! Totally unconfirmed, but given the history I have heard over the last few years...yes years...this does not sound implausible. I am waiting for a response from BFG's CEO, but none is forthcoming. Discussion
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Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale Processor Review
Ryan and the crew at PC Perspective have taken a long hard look at the Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale processor today. Overall, I think they really liked the i3-530 for its performance per dollar value and its overclockabilty. Hit the link above for the full review, here is a quote to get you started: I would even take this a step further and tell our readers that if you are looking for a budget gaming system the Core i3-530 would make a decent choice and should at least be considered for the job. I showed you on our gaming performance page that the difference between even the Core i7-975 and the Core i3-530 are minimal when we are comparing real-world resolutions and image quality settings. Comments
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Silver Sputtered Nano Chips Mimic Brain Synapse
Researchers have developed what may be the next generation of computing. Making use of a two- terminal electronic device known as a 'memristor' possibly paving the way for biology-inspired computing. This gives the term "Think Geek" a new meaning. Using an argon plasma, they ejected atoms from pure elemental targets into a vacuum chamber containing the partially-fabricated memristors. The atoms deposit onto the device in a 20-30nm thick film, allowing easy control over the ratio between the two components. 'The device can endure at least 150 million write and erase cycles Comments
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Judge Orders Fake "Killer Giraffe" Story Removed
Note to self, don't post made up killer giraffe stories for laughs because the courts apparently have no sense of humor. In other news, it is still okay to post stories about killer whales that really kill people. A state judge ordered a Web site to pull a story about a fictional giraffe attack at Global Wildlife Center in Folsom. District Judge Brenda Bedsole Ricks signed the temporary restraining order Tuesday and scheduled a hearing for March 15 in 21st Judicial District Court in Amite on whether to make the injunction permanent, court records show. Comments
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Enermax MODU87+ 700W Power Supply Review
Enermax has been one of the "de facto standard" names in computer power supplies for years now. Enermax continually comes to the enthusiast with solidly built power supplies that deliver top notch power and stability for years and years. Today we are looking at the MODU87+ 700 watt PSU and its Dynamic Hybrid Transformer Topology technology, AKA DHT.
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