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Submission + - The Worst Windows Features Ever (pcworld.com)

Submitted by

Ed Albro, PC World

on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @08:40PM

Ed Albro, PC World writes: "Here at PC World, we've got a look in screenshots at 20 of the most egregiously annoying or disfunctional features ever built into a version of Windows. Topics span the years from the Windows 95's DriveSpace, with its unfortunate habit of making your data harder to recover, to some of the display and security excesses of Windows Vista. No. 1 in the Hall of Shame is the security nightmare known as Active X."

Submission + - Ubuntu 7.04 from torrents full of Trojan Horses

Submitted by Funny Finder on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @08:36PM

Funny Finder writes: Many of the recent torrent site downloads of the new version of Ubuntu 7.04 have been loaded with well hidden trojan horses. Many are reporting to have found keyloggers and auto ad loaders buried within the new operating system. The totally free of charge operating system as been reported to ask for a donations on every start up. This is something a legitimate copy of Ubuntu will never do. Rest Of The Story

Submission + - Microsoft security group makes 'worst jobs' list

Submitted by maximus1 on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @08:34PM

maximus1 writes: Microsoft Corp.'s Security Response Center ranks sixth in Popular Science's worst jobs in science, according to this article. Other jobs that made the list? Whale-feces researchers, elephant vasectomist and hazmat divers. Microsoft's response? It's a badge of honor.

Submission + - iPhone Review Roundup

Submitted by wile_e_wonka on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @08:29PM

wile_e_wonka writes: Engadget put together the available early reviews of Apple's upcoming iPhone.

The verdict: it seems to be a good extremely portable computer (except for the problematic keyboard) and music player, just not a very good phone.

Submission + - PSP Firmware Downgrader 3.50 Released!

Submitted by YokimaSun on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @08:21PM

YokimaSun writes: The Noobz team have just now released a new Downgrader and Homebrew Enabler for the very latest 3.50 firmware, this is all possible due to an exploit found in the game Lumines which uses a buffer overflow found in the save game file. "This downgrader is for v3.50 firmware, and includes a port of the Homebrew ENabler (HEN) for firmware 3.50. It will automatically detect all known PSP motherboard types, and do the appropriate steps to ensure a safe downgrade.". Help with the downgrader can be found at PSP Hacks and PSP News as well as the Noobz website (using as many links to stop killing the noobz website)

Submission + - NYC iPhone queue guy exposed (knowyourmobile.com)

Submitted by muckton on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @08:16PM

muckton writes: UK website Know Your Mobile reveals that the guy that's been all over the Internet this week as the man at the head of the iPhone queue outside New York's Apple Store is not a die-hard Mac fan at all. Greg Packer is instead a professional queuer and well-known publicity seeker. He's stood in various lines over the last 10 years for everything from being the first to sign Princess Diana's condolences book to getting a free bus ride with R&B singer Brandy.

Such is his fame-seeking notoriety for anything and everything that Associated Press has banned its journalists from ever quoting him again.

As the story puts it: "In short, here is a man who wouldn't just go to the opening of an envelope, he'd take the stamp for his collection."

Submission + - Robotic Hands With Muscles Made of Air

Submitted by i_like_spam on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @08:05PM

i_like_spam writes: Squse, a Japanese Robotics firm, has developed lightweight robotic hands that safely pick up small and delicate objects such as pens and raw eggs. The breakthrough involves robotic fingers that use balloon type pneumatic actuators. The actuators are effective at low pressures, so human-sized fingers are possible. Because the finger muscles are 'made of air', the hands safe for human contact too. The AP has a summary and a creepy picture of a human-like hand.

Submission + - The Women of Star Wars (atomfilms.com)

Submitted by

SJG

on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @07:59PM

SJG writes: "Did you know the AtomFilms/Lucas Films Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge is ongoing? You can submit a fan movie at any time to http://starwars.atomfilms.com/ There's a special theme for the Challenge's next phase. We're looking for films about the Women of Star Wars. From Princess Leia to Pink Five, the Star Wars Universe is packed with kick-butt women. Make a fan movie featuring your favorite Star Wars heroine — or create your own. If it's great, we'll put it up on Spike TV. Your Women of Star Wars movie is due to us no later than August 31, 2007 if you want it considered for TV airing. Got a different idea? No worries, we love all fan flicks: big budget, low budget, or no budget flick — just grab your gear and make a movie! Get More Info at http://starwars.atomfilms.com/"

Submission + - Internet Radio (pandora.com)

Submitted by

cychem1

on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @07:58PM

cychem1 writes: "A Day of Silence Hi, it's Tim from Pandora, I'm sorry to say that today Pandora, along with most Internet radio sites, is going off the air in observance of a Day Of Silence. We are doing this to bring to your attention a disastrous turn of events that threatens the existence of Pandora and all of internet radio. We need your help. Ignoring all rationality and responding only to the lobbying of the RIAA, an arbitration committee in Washington DC has drastically increased the licensing fees Internet radio sites must pay to stream songs. Pandora's fees will triple, and are retroactive for eighteen months! Left unchanged by Congress, every day will be like today as internet radio sites start shutting down and the music dies. A bill called the "Internet Radio Equality Act" has already been introduced in both the Senate (S. 1353) and House of Representatives (H.R. 2060) to fix the problem and save Internet radio — and Pandora — from obliteration. I'd like to ask you to call your Congressional representatives today and ask them to become co-sponsors of the bill. It will only take a few minutes and you can find your Congresspersons and their phone numbers by entering your zip code here. Your opinion matters to your representatives — so please take just a minute to call. Visit www.savenetradio.org to continue following the fight to Save Internet Radio. As always, and now more than ever, thank you for your support. -Tim Westergren (Pandora founder)"

Submission + - Boeing's new 787 wings: Amazingly bendy (wired.com)

Submitted by on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @07:36PM

An anonymous reader writes: Boeing is making the wings of its new 787 out of carbon fiber instead of metal. That means the wings are so strong and flexible that they could bend upwards and touch above the fuselage — or come close. The company is expected to deliver the first 787 to All Nippon Airlines in May 2008. From Aviation Week:

Boeing has completed static testing of a three-quarter wingbox, but engineers are still considering whether to limit testing of the full wing to a 150% load limit held for 3 sec. of to continue bending it to see when it breaks. "There's a raging debate within the engineering team to see if we should break it or not," says [787 General Manager Mike] Bair.

Submission + - Intel's anti-cheat technology for online games

Submitted by Manny on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @07:17PM

Manny writes: Intel researchers are working on a technology to prevent online gamers from cheating. According thte blogpost, the technology is HW and SW that will detect cheating behavior. Blogpost from Intel scientist explaining the project is here: http://blogs.intel.com/research/2007/06/fair_onlin e_gaming_aka_antiche.html

Submission + - Google Apps vs. spear-wielding chimps

Submitted by

netbuzz

on Friday February 23, 2007 @12:05PM

netbuzz writes: "You can't escape either one on the news (including Slashdot) today, so ponder the imponderable: Which is more impressive? Google Apps or the spear-wielding chimps? ... And, please, no wagering.

http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/1178 4"

Submission + - Samsung increases speeds of GDDR4 memory by 66%

Submitted by

Vinit

on Friday February 23, 2007 @12:03PM

Vinit writes: "Samsung Electronics has increased the speed of world's fastest memory — the GDDR4 memory by two-third. The firm has increased the data transfer speed to 4Gb/s (2.0GHz) from current 2.4Gb/s. With the speed up by 66 percent, you'll get excellent performance from your system while playing games, animation or editing a video. The high-end applications requires good speed because they move huge volumes of video simultaneously; so as your memory speed increases, you get better performance. The new 4Gb/s graphics memory, offered in a 512Mb density, has a 32-bit data bus configuration. GDDR4 uses JEDEC-approved standards for signal noise reduction to help attain the highest possible speed. "Our new GDDR4 memory will add even more zip in video applications, making gaming, computer-aided design and video editing a lot faster than ever before," said Mueez Deen, marketing director, graphics memory, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. "This will enable ultra-smooth movements in animation, making games incredibly realistic, resulting in a truly immersive experience," he added. The memory is ready for customer sampling this month. http://www.pclaunches.com/other_stuff/samsung_incr eases_speeds_of_gddr4_memory_by_66_percent.php"

Submission + - Indonesia to plug Volcano with Cement Balls

Submitted by

Anonymous from UCI

on Friday February 23, 2007 @12:01PM

Anonymous from UCI writes: "CNN.com — "A team of geologists and engineers hope the plan, believed to have never been tried before, will reduce the amount of mud flowing from the geyser at a gas exploration site on Java island by up to 70 percent. The mud is now surging out at a rate equivalent to about a million oil drums a day." "Engineers will release five of the chained cement balls, each weighing up to 250 kilograms (550 pounds), and monitor the effect before gradually releasing more balls into the hole,..." http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/02/23/indone sia.volcano.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories"

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