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Google coughs up $8.5 million to settle Buzz privacy suit

Sep 4, 2010 12:45 pm

The fallout from Google's Buzz social networking aggregator continues: the company has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over concerns that the service's original configuration violated users' privacy. While Google has made numerous changes to the service since its February launch and... [more]

Week in gaming: Move review, new 360 D-pad, console repair

Sep 4, 2010 12:00 pm

Would it be sad to admit I was excited when our Move feature was pimped on the official True Blood twitter account? If so, chain me to the sad pole, because that was awesome. We went toe-to-toe with Sony's PlayStation Move for a week, and liked what we saw. Microsoft announced the price for... [more]

What Are Electrolytes?

Sep 4, 2010 10:39 am

[Source: Fake Science | Via] Related posts:Fake Science is Fun! A Virus Walks Into a Bar… and Other Science Jokes The Science of Ball to CrotchRelated posts:[more]

Month Bundle - What's in Your Package

Sep 4, 2010 8:20 am

The Month Bundle is currently accepting September votes. After voters have casted their ballot on Sept. 14, the top 10 applications will be selected from the list and compiled into a monthly package. From Sept. 15 to Sept. 30, participants will be able to purchase the package of applications for... [more]

Giveaway : Xilisoft iPad Video Converter, Youtube Converter and iPad Magic

Sep 4, 2010 8:10 am

Xilisoft is leader in iPhone / iPod and iPad video converter software and lots of other useful software. We are giving away 3 licenses of Xilisoft iPad Video Converter, 3 licenses of Xilisoft YouTube to iPad Converter and 3 licenses of Xilisoft iPad Magic. ... [more]

Week in Microsoft: here mousey mousey, best fake malware ever

Sep 4, 2010 8:00 am

Microsoft unveils shape-shifting Arc Touch Mouse: Microsoft has officially announced the $70 the Arc Touch Mouse. The device is available for presale now, starts shipping in December, and officially goes on sale in January. New malware detects browser, shows fake malware warning page: There's a... [more]

Ghost Busters, Gremlins, and Goonies Oh My!

Sep 4, 2010 7:27 am

The 80′s were a fertile time for film making, but there are few cult classics from that era that have such a resonating impact as The Ghostbusters, Gremlins and The Goonies. That’s why 1988 Gallery in Los Angeles is having the 3G Show which is going to feature pieces inspired by these... [more]

iTunes Ping : One Million Users in First 48 Hours

Sep 4, 2010 7:26 am

Apple has announced that Ping, the new social network for sharing music integrated into iTunes 10, has reached one million subscribers in first 48 hours. The press published the news reports that an official comment to Eddy Cue, vice president for employee Internet Services: “A third of... [more]

Which New iPod is Right for You?

Sep 4, 2010 6:35 am

With Apple’s new line-up of iPods shipping soon, it’s likely that a lot of people with older models may want to upgrade. Since I write about the iPod a lot, I have to keep up with most new models, so I’m buying two of them. But for most people, a single iPod is sufficient.... [more]

iTunes 10 Store Purchases Automatically Create Playlists

Sep 4, 2010 4:04 am

Yesterday, I downloaded four free festival samplers (get your redeem codes here), and this morning I noticed that each album had automatically created a new playlist at the bottom of my playlists list. There is a hidden preference for this, and I’m pretty sure this option was in the... [more]

ABC Letters Tracing 1.3 released for iPhone - On Sale Now

Sep 4, 2010 4:00 am

San Francisco based software company Redbot Software Inc, today announces ABC Letters Tracing 1.3.0, an update to their educational app for iPhone and iPod touch. ABC Letters Tracing helps parents teach their children the alphabet, based on popular letter writing and tracing activity books used... [more]

Be a Pool Bar Star with Neon Play's iPhone Game - Hotshot Pool

Sep 4, 2010 2:00 am

UK based mobile games studio Neon Play Ltd. today announces Hotshot Pool 1.0, their new billiard arcade game for iPhone and iPod touch. Hotshot Pool features 100 levels of arcade action with girls on a pool table, with five stages/girls to unlock - Cindy, Angel, Tiffany, Brandy and Mercedes. The... [more]

Apple Promo Page for iOS 4.2 for iPad

Sep 3, 2010 5:48 pm

November can’t get here soon enough.  ★  [more]

AP: Yeah, we'd better cite pajama-wearing bloggers, too

Sep 3, 2010 5:20 pm

The Associated Press didn't need any help from a bunch of unshowered bloggers pecking away at their keyboards from the basement offices in which they play "reporter," thank you very much. Now it knows better. At the AP's 2009 annual meeting, Chairman Dean Singleton reminded his audience (read... [more]

Haenssler Releases Complete Bach Works Box Set

Sep 3, 2010 4:47 pm

Back in 2000, Haenssler Classics release a set of Bach’s complete works on individual CDs and in box sets. They’re finally releasing this in a single box set of 172 discs. For $300 in the US and €215 in France, this is an excellent set of music. I have all the cantatas (by Helmut... [more]

Where Are the iPod Touch Knockoffs?

Sep 3, 2010 4:28 pm

Horace Dediu: So the question is why is the iPad being cloned while the iPod has remained in the market by itself? I’ve been asking for years. Still no such thing.  ★  [more]

Netgear offers 500Mbps powerline networking via next-gen standard

Sep 3, 2010 3:51 pm

Even as the IEEE P1901 working group was set to meet this week to recommend its draft standard for broadband over powerline networks for official status, Netgear announced its line of Powerline AV 500 adapters that incorporate the HomePlug-compatible flavor of the standard. The new devices... [more]

Eclectic Method – 8 Bit Mixtape

Sep 3, 2010 3:45 pm

The song’s intro isn’t all that good, but the whole thing really starts to get groovy after about 45 seconds, just when the video switches to the Tetris theme. Enjoy! [Via GoNintendo] Related posts:Indiana Jones Method vs. Actual Archaeological Method Tetris Theme on Glass Bottles... [more]

Sprite Backup (Android) - Backup everything!

Sep 3, 2010 3:43 pm

A bit costly at $4.95 on the Android Market at the time of this writing, nevertheless what the app offers makes it worth it. Free online backup of everything you can imagine on your Android 2.2 phone. The video below will give you a good overview. Follow me on Twitter. Please subscribe to... [more]

Ubuntu 10.10 beta arrives with new netbook UI

Sep 3, 2010 3:25 pm

Canonical has announced the availability of the Ubuntu 10.10 beta release. The new version of the popular Linux distribution, codenamed Maverick Meerkat, is scheduled for final release in October. It brings some noteworthy user interface improvements and updated software. The beta ships with... [more]

Felt Tip Inc.

Sep 3, 2010 3:04 pm

My thanks to Felt Tip Inc. for sponsoring this week’s DF RSS feed to promote their excellent iOS apps for fitness management. Couch to 5k helps you train to run a 5k, using a tested 9-week workout program based on intervals. Food Diary makes it easy to follow the simple equation:burn more... [more]

iTunes 10 Breaks Automator Integration

Sep 3, 2010 2:59 pm

Christopher Breen: An unexpected change is that iTunes Automator actions no longer load. This affects both existing workflows created for an earlier version of iTunes as well as any workflows you create with iTunes 10 installed. Those existing workflows simply won’t execute. And if you... [more]

Oil sands release pollutants, contrary to government study

Sep 3, 2010 2:55 pm

The extraction of heavy crude oil from oil sands in Canada is releasing as many as 13 kinds of pollutants into the surrounding air and water, according to a study published in PNAS this week. The independent report directly contradicts the results of the government-administered Regional... [more]

Apple Promo Page for iOS 4.2 for iPad

Sep 3, 2010 2:06 pm

November can’t get here soon enough. ?  ---- linkMacLifer: The best apple mac computer hardware and software posts from around the web [more]

Duke Nukem Forever is back: coming to both consoles and PC

Sep 3, 2010 2:02 pm

The news of an upcoming announcement at PAX, followed by a tweet that showed the image of a flying pig. These were the hints pointed at a momentous occasion in gaming history: Duke Nukem Forever will see release late this year, or maybe next year, on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Gearbox... [more]

TechUniversity Freebie: Publishing a Podcast

Sep 3, 2010 1:05 pm

Today we’ve got a full-length TechUniversity freebie for you!Embedded below is a 19 minute screencast on publishing a podcast with GarageBand and some other tools. We’ll walk you through how to export your podcast and get it published!If you enjoy this screencast, please check out all... [more]

Where Are the iPod Touch Knockoffs?

Sep 3, 2010 1:05 pm

Horace Dediu: So the question is why is the iPad being cloned while the iPod has remained in the market by itself?I’ve been asking for years. Still no such thing. ?  ---- linkMacLifer: The best apple mac computer hardware and software posts from around the web [more]

Google sticks Wave in a box, puts a bow on top

Sep 3, 2010 12:40 pm

Contrary to popular belief, Google Wave is not quite dead. Google plans to expand upon the open source code it has already released to form a more complete, standalone application known as "Wave in a Box." Wave will work (or not work, depending on how you look at it) as it always has, but with... [more]

Meet The Family: Three generations of Apple computers.

Sep 3, 2010 12:36 pm

Meet The Family: Three generations of Apple computers. [more]

Bootstrapping the A1200: Finally got my Amiga up and...

Sep 3, 2010 12:36 pm

Bootstrapping the A1200: Finally got my Amiga up and running! Note the sweet PC Card accessory that reads FAT formatted CompactFlash cards for 100% easy data transfer with my Mac. In the screenshot, I’m writing an ADF disk image of a Workbench install disk back to a physical floppy. Hopefully... [more]

Robocop: The Musical

Sep 3, 2010 12:07 pm

First, there was the Robocop Rap, and now this. Robocop will live in the hearts of geeks forever it seems. Related posts:A RoboCop Rap Tribute Steven Hawking Jesus and Robocop as Mary Magdalene = Awesome! An Aliens Rap TributeRelated posts:[more]

Forgetful Facebook fanatics can remotely kill their other sessions

Sep 3, 2010 12:01 pm

Forgetful Facebook users and wannabe-burglars can now rest a little easier at night knowing that they can remotely log themselves out if they accidentally left logged-in sessions in other locations. Facebook users will soon be able to see where else they might be logged on, adding another... [more]

Frustrated Nexus One owner sues Google over "sporadic" 3G speed

Sep 3, 2010 11:27 am

Imagine that your name is Nathan Nabors and that you live in the sunny climes of Orlando, Florida. Imagine further that, back when Google announced its own Android phone and called it the Nexus One, you realized that your Orlando-based life would only be complete with the purchase of this shiny... [more]

Apple Previews iOS 4.2, Still Syncs Like iPhone OS 1.0

Sep 3, 2010 11:04 am

Reiterating much of the iOS presentation by Steve Jobs, a new web page adds a few details to what iOS 4.2 brings in November. As Steve Jobs said, “it’s all about iPad,” and that’s a shame because it should be about the cloud.iOS 4.2′s major features include... [more]

iTunes 10 Breaks Automator Integration

Sep 3, 2010 11:04 am

Christopher Breen: An unexpected change is that iTunes Automator actions no longer load. This affects both existing workflows created for an earlier version of iTunes as well as any workflows you create with iTunes 10 installed. Those existing workflows simply won’t execute. And if you... [more]

Free for Limited Time - Walt Disney World Secrets App for iPod Classic

Sep 3, 2010 11:00 am

Portland based TimeStream Software announces today the release of its "Walt Disney World Secrets" Notescast as a free download for the iPod Classic, iPod Video and iPod nano. Filled with nearly 150 fun, magical and surprising secrets of Walt Disney World Resort, the exciting "Walt Disney World... [more]

Playrix Launches Fishdom 2 Premium Edition for Mac

Sep 3, 2010 10:45 am

Playrix Entertainment today released Fishdom 2 Premium Edition for Mac OS. In Fishdom 2 Premium Edition, players complete match-3 levels to earn cash which can then be used on building up the aquariums of their own design. Players create their Fishdoms by adding exotic fish, various ornaments and... [more]

Demo of survival horror - Amnesia: The Dark Descent released

Sep 3, 2010 10:40 am

Swedish game developer Frictional Games today has released a demo for their upcoming first person survival horror "Amnesia: The Dark Descent". Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a first person horror game with focus on immersion. It is a game where atmosphere and story comes first. Amnesia will be... [more]

Extreme Superhero Chest Tattoo

Sep 3, 2010 10:17 am

I didn’t take the time to count them all, but this guy has a bunch of superheroes tattooed all over his chest. Can you name them all? [Via Geekologie] Related posts:Superhero Wannabe Designs Hand-Mounted Flamethrowers “Alien” Wedding Cake: Chest-bustingly Awesome Pew Pew Pew... [more]

Apple Doubles iPad Production, May Triple Soon

Sep 3, 2010 10:05 am

The Apple iPad recently became available to ship within 24 hours for the first time since it began production in April of this year. It looks like that might be due to a significant ramp up in production on the part of Apple’s manufacturing partners, not a dwindling of interest.... [more]

iTunes 10 hands-on: snappier performance, questionable UI choices

Sep 3, 2010 10:05 am

By now, most iTunes users have already downloaded and installed iTunes 10. We've already given you the low-down on the biggest addition to the new version of iTunes—the Ping social network—but we also wanted to give our impressions on two "improvements" promised in the release notes:... [more]

Sony wins jailbreaking case, but victory may be hollow

Sep 3, 2010 9:15 am

Sony has won a permanent blank on a plug-in device that allows users to “jailbreak” their PS3s. But the code behind the device has been publicly released, albeit with a modification to limit piracy. The dongle gets round the PS3s security blocks so that the consoles can run any... [more]

iTunes 10 Interface: Where Apple Went Wrong

Sep 3, 2010 9:04 am

Almost every year, Apple releases a new version of iTunes with some new feature. Last year it was Home Sharing. This year, it’s Ping. Apple also usually tweaks the UI, many times creating a backlash. This year Apple has outdone itself.Vertical ButtonsI’ll start with the most obvious... [more]

Ivy the Kiwi on the Wii, DS is a wonderful, addictive surprise

Sep 3, 2010 8:50 am

Ivy the Kiwi was created by Yuji Naka, the co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic is a character that continues to enjoy a strong following, and the series gives any follow-up work a huge shadow to live under. Don't worry, this game is up to the challenge. Read the comments on this post [more]

The Evolution of the Star Trek War Drive Effect

Sep 3, 2010 8:24 am

A short video showing how the warp drive effect evolved starting from the very earliest Star Trek movies up to the latest ones. Enjoy! [Via Gizmodo] Related posts:Can Young Kirk Really Survive the Car Jump In the New Star Trek? The New Star Trek Movie Blows Fans Away [Star Trek Review] Burger... [more]

The Evolution of the Star Trek Warp Drive Effect

Sep 3, 2010 8:24 am

A short video showing how the warp drive effect evolved starting from the very earliest Star Trek movies up to the latest ones. Enjoy! [Via Gizmodo] Related posts:Can Young Kirk Really Survive the Car Jump In the New Star Trek? Warp Speed Kills The New Star Trek Movie Blows Fans Away [Star Trek... [more]

We're trudging down the long road to universal 4Mbps broadband

Sep 3, 2010 8:15 am

Judging by the Federal Communications Commission's latest survey, we're still pretty far away from the FCC's National Broadband Plan goal of 4Mbps Internet download speeds for everyone. The agency's newest statistics indicate that out of 71 million wireline household connections, less than half... [more]

Ping: A Social Network Inside a Walled Garden

Sep 3, 2010 7:06 am

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