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Comment Still Waiting... (Score 1) 66

by S810 (#38829119) Attached to: Stanford Online Courses Delayed; More Time To Sign Up

I signed up for the CS 101 (Not that I need it, but everyone needs a little brush up on basics now and then, right?), Cryptography and Anatomy Classes and each one has sent emails detailing everything about the delay except when they expect to start. They were very vague but at least they reached out to those of us who signed up.
Cloud

Submission + - Facebook Timeline Changes Your Privacy Settings

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is working very hard to point out Facebook privacy issues to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A big part of its onslaught is centered on privacy through obscurity; EPIC insists the FTC’s November 2011 settlement with Facebook doesn’t allow this, but Facebook strongly disagrees. There’s more though: EPIC claims Timeline makes changes to default privacy settings users set before the new profile rolled out, specifically related to the event of friending someone on the social network.

Submission + - Can a company Charge Twice for Software? (smartlaunch.net)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Even in this age of advanced wireless technology, Cybercafes are still as popular as ever, especially with the gamers amongst us. Most LAN Gaming centers use a software package called Smartlaunch that previously used a License model (for each client computer, you had to have a one-time paid license) and most cafes were happy; save for maybe lack of timely support. However, it seems now that the developers of Smartlaunch have shut up shop and morphed into another company which is trying to charge existing customers with a subscription plan for the licenses they already own. Cafes around the world are furious. Dear Slashdot — where do they stand? Can this company charge these businesses twice for software that was bought years before?
Intel

Submission + - Intel's Ashlee Simpson moment at CES (itworld.com)

Submitted by bdking
bdking writes: Remember back in 2004 when Ashlee Simpson appeared on Saturday Night Live and a prerecorded vocal track started playing before the "singer" put the microphone to her mouth? Hilarity ensued. Intel's Mooley Eden, who runs the chipmaker's PC unit, experienced a similar embarrassing moment on the stage this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Fortunately, Eden spared us a clumsy jig.

Submission + - Angry ASUS Transformer Prime Users Start Petition (xda-developers.com)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Some ASUS Transformer Prime owners on the XDA Developers are angry. ASUS released their Prime model with known WiFi/GPS/Bluetooth issues. Rather than fix the models already purchased, they have chosen to release an upgraded model in Q2 that fixes the issue with a new back plate. Essentially punishing their loyal early adopter customers (some of whom still have not received their pre-orders). The users have set up a petition for a fix of their existing models with the hope that ASUS makes it right.
Google

Submission + - Google Science Fair back for 2nd year (networkworld.com) 1

Submitted by alphadogg
alphadogg writes: Google, joining forces with CERN, The LEGO Group, National Geographic and Scientific American, has announced the 2012 Google Science Fair, an online competition open to 13-to-18-year-olds around the world. Prizes include a $50,000 college scholarship, a 10-day trip to the Galapagos Islands and more. Judges include Google VP and Internet pioneer Vinton Cerf, CERN Director Steve Myers, oceanographer Sylvia Earle and others.
Technology

Submission + - New at CES: Augmented Reality Sunglasses by Vuzix (ecouterre.com)

Submitted by fangmcgee
fangmcgee writes: Augmented reality—the ability to superimpose virtual data onto real-world environments—is appealing in theory, but typical head-mounted displays have the subtlety of a sledgehammer to your forehead. Vusix, a video-eyewear company from Rochester, NY, has invented an electronic headset that looks—and works—like a pair of designer sunglasses. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, the Internet-connected “Smart” device uses holographic film to serve interactive content right before your eyes. Besides changing the way you work and play, not to mention interact with your assorted gadgets, the Smart also has potential applications in military ops, emergency response, and disaster management.

Comment Re:I was going to say... (Score 1) 356

by S810 (#38529990) Attached to: Ask Slashdot: Best Android Tablet For Travel?

I just got a Kindle Fire and I love it. Granted it only uses the Amazon App Store and the newest update, allegedlly, prevents rooting, but I can turn on the Mobile Hotspot from by Droid X2 and get email, stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime, Free Texting, read books, play music and games.

Personally I love it and it was a cheaper alternative to the Prime, which I wanted and still do, but I can get two Fires for less than the Transformer Prime.

Submission + - Christmas always on Sunday? Researchers make new c (scienceblog.com) 1

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered a way to make time stand still — at least when it comes to the yearly calendar. Using computer programs and mathematical formulas, an astrophysicist and an economist have created a new calendar in which each new 12-month period is identical to the one which came before, and remains that way from one year to the next in perpetuity.

Submission + - Gaming PR firm nabs Worst of 2011 (examiner.com)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Ocean Marketing, in what may go down in history as the worst PR move ever, has botched a situation following the posting of an email thread between Paul Christoforo, head of the PR firm and a customer known only as Dave on Penny Arcade early this morning. The debacle, which has incensed a majority of internet outlets, has only been exacerbated by the increasing lack of support Christoforo claimed to have in the condescending emails exchanged between initially Dave, and later on Penny Arcade and PAX cofounder Mike Kraulik.
China

Submission + - China Unveils 310 MPH Maglev Bullet Train (inhabitat.com) 1

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Despite plans to shut down 80% of new high speed rail construction after a tragic train crash, the Chinese government successfully tested a brand new maglev train capable of hitting 310 miles per hour this past weekend. The prototype bullet train is made from lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced plastics and designed to resemble an ancient Chinese sword – and it’s 100 mph faster than China’s current top of the line trains.

Submission + - Green School Building Elements (triumphmodular.com)

Submitted by RNeal
RNeal writes: When it comes to adding space for education some people might perceive the quick-fix of a prefabricated trailer as an unsightly and wasteful solution.Triumph Modular, a Massachusetts based modular building and container supplier, posted this basic list of the features, and their benefits, showing off the greener side of modular classrooms.

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