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For staters, gamers discovered that the PC version of title (avaiable on Steam and Gamersgate) actually requires players to stay connected to the internet at all times to play, despite being informed by Ubisoft in writing that From Dust’s DRM would only require players to be online at time of activation. That didn’t prove Read more about From Dust PC is a disaster[…]
The Fibonacci tree design performed better than the flat-panel model. The tree design made 20% more electricity and collected 2 1/2 more hours of sunlight during the day. But the most interesting results were in December, when the Sun was at its lowest point in the sky. The tree design made 50% more electricity, and Read more about Using trees to collect solar more efficiently than flat panels[…]
In addition, HP reported that it plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones. HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward. via HP Confirms Discussions with Autonomy Corporation plc Regarding Possible Business Combination; Makes Other Announcements | Business Read more about HP kills WebOS devices :’-([…]
Falcon HTV-2 is an unmanned, rocket-launched, maneuverable aircraft that glides through the Earth’s atmosphere at incredibly fast speeds—Mach 20 (approximately 13,000 miles per hour). At HTV-2 speeds, flight time between New York City and Los Angeles would be less than 12 minutes. The HTV-2 vehicle is a “data truck” with numerous sensors that collect data Read more about DARPA Falcon HTV-2 succesfully flies Mach-20[…]
Russian company Orbital Technologies reveals plans for space hotel, visit to cost nearly $1 million | News.com.au.
with the plastic PIN pad, it was even possible to determine from the heat signatures not only the numbers pressed but also the number order. via Stealing ATM PINs with thermal cameras | Naked Security.
mod_pagespeed is an open-source Apache module that automatically optimizes web pages and resources on them. It does this by rewriting the resources using filters that implement web performance best practices. Webmasters and web developers can use mod_pagespeed to improve the performance of their web pages when serving content with the Apache HTTP Server. via mod_pagespeed Read more about Google Apache mod_pagespeed[…]
Android app logs keystrokes using phone movements • The Register.
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Telex is a new approach to circumventing Internet censorship that is intended to help citizens of repressive governments freely access online services and information. The main idea behind Telex is to place anticensorship technology into the Internet’s core network infrastructure, through cooperation from large ISPs. Telex is markedly different from past anticensorship systems, making it Read more about Telex: Anticensorship in the Network Infrastructure[…]
So the Aussies are having alarm bells go off on them when they shouldn’t as well as the Germans. New airport scanners alarmed by sweaty armpits | Technically Incorrect – CNET News.
The quest to build the perfect lie detector – Neuroscience – Salon.com.
Stanford scientists used a grid-structured electrode, which is fabricated by a microfluidics-assisted method, such that the feature dimension in the electrode is below the resolution limit of human eyes, and, thus, the electrode appears transparent. By aligning multiple electrodes together, the amount of energy stored increases readily without sacrificing the transparency. In addition, the battery Read more about A Flexible, Transparent Lithium-ion Battery[…]
TestFlight | iOS beta testing on the fly.
Bitcoin is not inherently anonymous. It may be possible to conduct transactions is such a way so as to obscure your identity, but, in many cases, users and their transactions can be identified. We have performed an analysis of anonymity in the Bitcoin system and published our results in a preprint on arXiv. via An Read more about An Analysis of Anonymity in the Bitcoin System: Bitcoin is not Anonymous[…]
Security researcher Charlie Miller has announced that he has found a way to hack the chips that control the batteries in Apple’s MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air. Using these chips, he was able to brick (or ruin) batteries, or even install persistent malware that would survive a physical hard drive change. via Charlie Miller Read more about Charlie Miller Finds Way to Hack MacBook Battery | News | The Mac Observer[…]
i-FunBox | File Manager, Browser, Explorer, Transfer Tool for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch via USB.
Motama’s key technology – called Network-Integrated Multimedia Middleware (NMM) – provides a ground-breaking new software solution for networked multimedia systems, spanning from embedded and mobile devices, to PCs, to large-scale computing clusters. NMM is available as commercial or Open Source version. Our middleware forms the basis of our own products and is licensed to world Read more about NMM multimedia middleware[…]
Extramon lets you use a second computer as a second monitor, giving you a dual-monitor computer. In fact, both of your computers become dual-monitor computers. And you can operate them both from a single keyboard and mouse. via Extramon – Dual Monitor Software.
MaxiVista turns any spare Desktop, Laptop or Netbook PC into a second monitor for your primary computer. No extra multi monitor hardware is required. Simply extend program windows across multiple screens as if it were one big monitor. Increase your productivity by using a multiple monitor software. via Multi Monitor – Dual Monitor – KVM Read more about Maxivista Multi Monitor – Dual Monitor – KVM switch[…]
How to make a 3D scanner « Tinkernut.com.
So not only have they gone away from unlimited mobile internet AND increased the prices dramatically, KPN has now also fucked customers by severely limiting the upload speeds. My advice: bail out and move to another provider! KPN knijpt upload mobiel internet | Webwereld.
Wind-turbine Placement Produces Tenfold Power Increase, Caltech Researchers Say – Caltech Media Relations.
Jailbreak! Upgrading a non-upgradable Android | Mobile Technology – InfoWorld.
This should cost them a lot of customers. People will probably change to other providers which do offer them unlimited mobile internet for a reasonable price. This comes as a response to the Dutch parliament not allowing mobile internet providers to cut off certain services, such as whatsapp, viber and skype from mobile internet. KPN Read more about KPN goes back to stone age of internet, charges mobiles per MB[…]