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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Google fixes Flash Player security hole in Chrome

We wrote about latest security hole in Adobe Flash Player and how it can affect users on various platforms. In order to provide their users with better security, Google has fixed this exploit in Google Chrome, making it safe once again.

Flaw in Adobe Flash Player has affected many users, but it appears that Chrome users are safe unlike users of other browsers that will have to wait for Adobe’s official solution – that should be released soon. If you’re wondering how has Google managed to fix this problem for its users, the answer is quite simple. As you know, Google Chrome comes with Adobe Flash Player preinstalled, and therefore, Google has access to new builds of Flash Player. So if you’re using the newest Chrome with preinstalled Flash Player, you’re safe from this exploit, but if you’re using any browser with stand-alone Flash Player, you’re still vulnerable to this attack.

Source Gadgetlite

Atomos Ninja and Samurai HD video recorder / monitors bring compression jutsu to pro filmmaking



We all drool over the hi-res video shot by cameras like the RED EPIC, but for indie-film types, processing the massive files produced takes a lot of time (and therefore money) and not everyone has an ARRI ALEXA FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 and 3.0
to do native recording compression. Enter the Atomos Ninja and Samurai HD recorder / monitor / playback devices that take your 10-bit video and compress it in Apple's 1080p ProRes QuickTime format to make your post-production life a little easier. The Ninja pulls video through HDMI and deposits it on your choice of 2.5-inch HDD or SDD storage, does playback via a 4.3-inch 480 x 270 touchscreen, and has continuous power thanks to dual hot-swappable batteries (available in 2600, 5200, and 7800 mAh varieties). Meanwhile, the Samurai matches the Ninja's specs, but swaps out the HDMI connection for HD-SDI ports and adds SDI Loop-Through to connect an external monitor, a larger 5-inch 800 x 400 display, and 3D support (if you get two Samurais genlocked together). Both units have connections for offloading your vids. Those with Spielbergian aspirations can pony up $995 for the Ninja right now, or pay $1,495 for the Samurai upon its release this summer.
 
Source Atomos

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

T-Mobile upgrades 4G network for speedier downloads

T-Mobile is announcing an impressive-sounding upgrade to its 4G network and T-Mobile customers in Las Vegas, New York, and Orlando will be the first to benefit from it.

Apparently the carrier will be doubling the speed of its 4G network and offering theoretical download speeds of 42 Mbps (megabits per second) — oh yes, that's pretty darn fast. How fast? An average song is about 5 megabytes, and an average movie about 750 megabytes, so at 42 MBps, that'd be 7 seconds to download Lady Gaga's latest hit or 16 minutes to grab a quality version of "You've Got Mail."

After the cities mentioned above, the upgrade will be made in Chicago, Long Island and Northern New Jersey.

By mid-2011, T-Mobile hopes to bring the faster speeds to 140 million American customers. The announcement was tied to the spring CTIA Wireless trade industry show this week in Orlando, Fla.

While making these upgrades to its network, T-Mobile will also be offering a new 4G Mobile Hotspot — which will allow customers to connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the 4G network — as well as a series of new 4G laptop sticks including the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 which will be the first laptop stick capable of taking advantage of the new 42 Mbps speeds.

Source: MSNBC

Top 10 Very Best Accessories for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

1. Sub-£ 100 Speaker Dock (Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 £ 77)


This venerable speaker dock has been arround for years, but it's still the best we've heard unless you want to spend some serious money. Despite its size, it produces rich, full sound, and it has its own built-in battery so you can enjoy your music in the park. Set it up next to your bed and you'll start each morning with a fully charged iPhone.

2. £ 100 Speaker Dock (Creative ZiiSound D5 £ 255)


Sure, the big, meaty sound that you get out of the ZiiSound D5 is reason enough to buy it but, if we're honest, we're a little bewitched by what it can do and how it looks. (There's a touch-sensitive volume control strip on the top, for example). It comes with a dongle that slots into your iOS device to stream audio wirelessly, too.

3. Sub-£ 50 Headphones (Apple In-Ear Headphones £ 44)


Perhaps suprisingly, given how lacklustre the earbuds that Apple bundles with its devices are, these upgrade headphones sound great for the price. After the leaky, tinny buds you got in the box with your iPhone or iPod touch, these comfortable earphones will come as a bassy, rich revelation. Even the case is brilliantly designed!

4. Sub-£ 50 Headphones (Sennheiser PX 210 BT £ 103)




With the exception of the original iPhone and iPos touch, all iOS devices can stream audio wirelessly over Bluetooth (which is actually great quality these days), and you get a tremendous feeling of liberation when you don't have wires to get tangled in your clothing. These sound terrific, and the battery lasts for hours.

5. Bluetooth Headset (Aliph Jawbone Icon £ 58)



If you think Bluetooth headsets make you look like either a douche or a cabbie, think ag...Well, you might not be entirely they're handy-essential, even when driving-and this one's not only look gorgeous, but has some serious smarts that help isolate your voice from ambient noise, so your caller can hear you.

6. iPad Case (Orbyx Leather Folder case £ 27)


There are cases that offer more protection and features, but as a brilliant basic case with a little flair-essentially, a fancier, leather version of Apple's own, £ 10 cheaper case-we think it's superb. It doesn't add much bulk to the iPad, and a little catch on the back lets you stand it up or lay it flat for typing.

7. iPhone 4 Case (Apple iPhone 4 Bumper £ 25)


You can spend a fiver on a case, or a hundred quid or more, but unless one particularly takes your eye, you'll actually do just as well to get Apple's. You might balk at £ 25 for a little plastic and rubber, but it's actually pretty complex and well-made, and it provides reasonable basic protection. (Stops your iPhone from sliding around, too!)

8. iPhone 3G/3GS Case (Incipio Feather £ 10)

This very slim moulded-plastic sheath doesn't offer much protection if you drop your iPhone, but it protects the back from scratches and, crucially, doesn't make your iPhone all bulky in your pocket. It also comes with a couple of screen protectors-although in our experience, the screen's tough enough.

9. iPad Stand (Twelve South Compass £ 33)



There are lots of great stands for the iPad-Griffin's A-Frame is another terrific one for about the same money-but the compass is our favourite. You can use it to stand your iPad vertically in potrait or landscape mode, or you can drop it down to place it at typing-friendly angle. It also collapses for travelling.

10. Charging (Idapt i4 £ 40)

The idea of the i4 is as simple as it is brilliant. You can slot different tips into its charging points so you can charge different devices with Apple's 30-pin dock connector, mini-and micro-USB port can supply enough power even to charge an iPad


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