http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl News for nerds, stuff that matters en-us Copyright 1997-2009, Geeknet, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2009-12-18T09:13:11+00:00 Geeknet, Inc. help@slashdot.org Technology hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://a.fsdn.com/sd/topics/topicslashdot.gif http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7898188&from=rss We've already played with the Chumby One and fell for it, so it did hurt a bit when our friends at iFixit decided to rip this cute device apart. Actually, it wasn't as heartbreaking as we thought, especially when the hackers spotted a cute message below the Kingston 2GB microSD card -- containing the firmware -- on the logic board, courtesy of Andrew "bunnie" Huang, VP Hardware Engineering and Founder of Chumby Industries. Other notable discoveries include a Freescale i.MX233 processor, Hynix 64MB DDR RAM and a removable "Ralink-based RT2571 USB Wi-Fi dongle" (note: extra USB port!). Feel free to check out the guts after the break -- just promise you won't cry or faint. Continue reading Chumby One gets the iFixit treatment, greets world with a cute hidden message Chumby One gets the iFixit treatment, greets world with a cute hidden message originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkGizmodo | iFixit |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-18T09:12:35+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7898184&from=rss 3D revolution in the head Apple has filed a US patent for an immersive 3D display technology that allows you to vary your perspective on objects simply by moving your head. Case Study: WhatsUp keeps Legoland turnstyles ringing registerfeed 2009-12-18T09:12:19+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7898180&from=rss 'Google is the Tiger Woods of technology', says software veep Open source database maker Ingres is hoping to benefit from concerns about the future of MySQL, by luring customers over to its VectorWise product. registerfeed 2009-12-18T09:12:06+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136436/EffectiveSoft-released-Intellexer-Summarizer-31?from=rss A new version of smart Intellexer Summarazer software was released by EffectiveSoft with new features and improvements:Support of MS Window 7History storage improvementsMS Windows Vista and MS Windows 7: User Account Control improvementsPDF supportIntellexer Summarizer 3.1 is a desktop application, which allows you to create concise text summaries and to extract key ideas of a documentLearn more at http://summarizer.intellexer.com/ EffectiveS 2009-12-18T09:11:50+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136434/Online-Video-Advertising?from=rss http://www.visualmarketing.com.au/ visual1marketing 2009-12-18T09:09:41+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136430/Free-Cellphone-Now?from=rss When you want to get a free phone, you will find that there are companies that allow you participate in testing and survey taking. In many cases, you are going to be asked for some basic information and then sent a cell phone. jeandasia 2009-12-18T08:57:47+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136428/Christmas-eCards?from=rss Christmas is the happy time of the year when we spread love, warmth and laughter everywhere on the earth. It’s the day when everyone enjoys a lot regardless of the circumstances. It’s the day when everyone feel on top of the worldBut here is a priceless addition to the way we celebrate Christmas.Now you could mesmerize everyone in your group by sending them exclusive wishes for the Christmas. avanirvl 2009-12-18T08:53:26+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136426/Toyotas-viral-disaster?from=rss Toyota Australia's first foray into social media — using online social networks to promote a car sold mainly to young women — has backfired after a competition-winning short film was slammed as sexist.The short film, made as part of the online "Clever Film Comp" organised by Toyota in conjunction with advertising firm Saatchi & Saatchi, shows a father and a young male having an innuendo-laden conversation about a date with the young daughter.The ad is for the Toyota Yaris, a small car sold mainly to young female buyers.The video, entitled "Clean Getaways" includes phrases such as "I'm here to take Jennifer's virginity out tonight," "I'm coming", "She can take a good pounding in any direction," "I'm ready to blow," and ends with "I'll have her on her back by 11". Anonymous Coward 2009-12-18T08:52:08+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136424/Intellexer-Summarizer-30-supports-PDF-now?from=rss EffectiveSoft's R&D department released a new version of a program which creates text summary for custom needs. Summarizer 3.0 supports PDF documents. Anonymous Coward 2009-12-18T08:52:03+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136420/Free-Tarot-Readings-Online?from=rss Free tarot readings online will help you know your fortune and allow you to save money at the same time and if you decide to have a lengthy reading you can have a good feel if you like your expert reader. jeandasia 2009-12-18T08:45:01+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136418/Best-and-easy-work-from-home?from=rss Are you looking for the best home based business idea, this site has a lot of helpful information and advice on the best home based business idea. CharlotteHall 2009-12-18T08:44:17+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136416/UI-Optimization-in-Darkfall?from=rss Most gamers have great taste in the graphics of games and their demands are not so easy to meet. However, Darkfall Online offers a wild range of optimization for gamers with varying graphics demands. To optimize the graphics and looting of the game, first you need to enter the "interface modea" by clicking you right mouse, then you will see many options leading to a basic UI optimization. xiaoXzi 2009-12-18T08:39:46+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136414/DNA-Testing-in-Arlington?from=rss Arlington DNA Identity Testing Center, is a leading provider for Arlington Paternity DNA Testing, Immigration DNA Testing, Infidelity Detection and Arlington DNA testing services. Jessica Castro 2009-12-18T08:36:05+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136412/How-Provestra-Works?from=rss What’s Provestra “womens animal drive booster” and why would I appetite Provestra? Anonymous Coward 2009-12-18T08:34:55+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136410/Demonoid-Returns?from=rss I really hope this gets cleaned up before posting, I just think there should be a story about the return of Demonoid. :)Demonoid has been gone for quite a few months now. Miv333 2009-12-18T08:33:09+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136408/Little-Rock-Catering-Company-Rx-Catering-Gets-Bes?from=rss Rx Catering in Little Rock Arkansas received Best Business Caterer Award for the third time this year. In addition, the Little Rock Caterers received the best of the best 2009 from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, a local, major newspaper provider. jeffdemp 2009-12-18T08:30:29+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136406/Darkfall-Gold-StorecomBuy-Darkfall-Gold-Now?from=rss Buy Darkfall Gold direct from the USA at low prices. We guarantee fast delivery, secure transactions and provide live customer support 24/7. xiaoXzi 2009-12-18T08:28:03+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136404/albuquerque-public-schools?from=rss malissa42 2009-12-18T08:25:15+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136402/Louisville-Dentures--Partial-Dentures--Find-Dent?from=rss Find Best Dentures in Louisville, KY. Louisville Implant Dentist, Sure Fit Dentures, Partial Dentures, Mini Implant Dentures. Tapi Luwes 2009-12-18T08:19:55+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136400/Microsoft-Seeks-Patent-on-Shaming-Fat-Gamers?from=rss A newly-disclosed Microsoft patent application — Avatar Individualized by Physical Characteristic — takes aim at fat people, proposing to generate fat avatars in gaming environments for individuals whose health records indicate they're overweight ("an undesirable body weight could be reflected in an overweight or underweight appearance for the avatar"), limiting their game play ("only requisite health levels are allowed to compete in a certain competition level"), and even banning them ("a dedicated gamer could exercise for a period of time until his health indicator gadget shows a sufficiently high health/health credit in order to allow reentering the avatar environment"). Linking one's gaming avatar to one's physique, explains Microsoft, will produce healthy and virtuous behaviors in individuals. Microsoft also proposes shaping gaming experiences by using 'psychological and demographic information such as education level, geographic location, age, sex, intelligence quotient, socioeconomic class, occupation, marital/relationship status, religious belief, political affiliation, etc.' theodp 2009-12-18T08:15:42+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1136398/The-Future-of-Internet-Radio-amp-Online-Media?from=rss Having featured over hundreds of independent and signed artists since its inception in 2008, The Movement Radio has been the only internet based radio station striving to provide a tactical alliance for all persons involved in the entertainment industry, including artists, producers, songwriters, lawyers, publicist, and such.Created as a vision by Anthony Smith, an independent recording artist, songwriter and entrepreneur, he found that many independent artists faced a struggle in what is today a saturated market. As time passed, it became more of a struggle for an independent artist to reach his or her goals due to the lack of support from their local entertainment and media outlets. Smith’s purpose for the creation of Movement Radio was to provide a new avenue for independent artists to showcase their talents and network with other people involved in the music industry, which would create a base for artists to submit their music for internet radio play, promote their upcoming performances and ultimately sell their albums.Since its launch, partnering with Blogtalkradio.com, what today host over 70,000 professional Internet radio talk shows, The Movement Radio has become one of the most successful independent internet talk shows dedicated to independent artists. The growth of The Movement Radio has rapidly reached listeners all over the world. The Movement Radio’s continued growth has proven to artists, record labels and local promoters that the change for the independent artists is soon to come.The Movement Radio is now partnering with audio engineer and fellow entrepreneurs Nelson Diaz and Edwin Lavado. The website host a social network that provides independent artists to interact with other independent artists, as well as reach out and stay in the loop with their fans. Members have the ability to join forums and create group discussions. The company plans to take Internet radio to the next level of the viral market. The ultimate goal is to have everybody in the music industry release exclusive content to our station, covering not only music but fashion, art, design and local and national news. Anonymous Coward 2009-12-18T08:15:00+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7897180&from=rss We're still not totally clear on how exactly Verizon intends to enter (or rather, re-enter) the Palm stage in 2010; we know there's definitely a WiFi-equipped CDMA Pixi out there that'll likely find its way into Big Red's clutches, but otherwise, we really need to wait for this event at CES next month. Well, maybe -- we've got another little clue here in the form of some tips to PhoneArena stating that a "Pre Plus" has found its way into the carrier's systems, which fits in nicely with info we'd previously received from one of our trusted sources that Verizon's Pre would be somehow "different" from Sprint's though we don't yet know how. As far as we can tell, this isn't the same as that WiFi Pixi (wouldn't it be confusing if it was?), so we should probably expect at least two webOS models on Verizon over the next few months. In other news, that Motorola Calgary (pictured) appears to be shaping up as the "Devour" with a 3 megapixel cam and Blur running on Android 2.1 -- yes, 2.1, not 1.5, which should give hope to CLIQ owners that an update is probably in the works. Finally, there's talk of an LG VS750 in a mega-thin form factor running WinMo 6.5 with global roaming capability, but we don't have a picture of that one just yet. Anyhow, back to the Pre Plus, we're accepting all guesses as to what the "Plus" in the name might stand for -- 16GB of integrated storage or a microSD slot seem like obvious candidates, but feel free to get creative with us. [Image via BGR] Verizon getting Palm Pre Plus and Android-powered Motorola Devour? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | PhoneArena |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-18T08:12:45+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7897178&from=rss Aintitcool.com attack isn't Hackers on Thursday exploited a vulnerability on Ain't It Cool News that redirected anyone visiting the movie review site to a server containing a malicious Adobe Reader file. The power of collaboration within unified communications registerfeed 2009-12-18T08:12:30+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7897176&from=rss Spectacularly slim – fat wallets only Review Sony discovered it had a major problem when the first round of netbooks hit the market in late 2007. Having spent years educating well-heeled consumers that small notebooks were expensive, shoppers were hit by a deluge of small, light laptops that did everything they wanted for a fraction of Sony's traditionally high prices. registerfeed 2009-12-18T08:12:18+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7897172&from=rss The more you try not to think of something, the more it comes to mind – now psychologists are starting to understand why nsfeed 2009-12-18T08:12:04+00:00