May 16
To commemorate the official launch of the 200×80-foot display at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. thought it’d be nice to play a racing game on it.
May 16
French basketball team ‘trains’ with robots, learns how to ‘win’
Posted in: robot, Robots, Sports, Today's Chili, video
To the list of French accomplishments you may now add “robot basketball training” — at least if the video above is to be believed. But you probably shouldn’t believe it when members of Poitiers Basket 86 testify that amusement park rides improved the team’s “spatial orientation” and helped them defeat top-ranked Chalon. It’d be different if the “robots” were teaching them perfect free-throw or helping them walk, obviously, but PB86 is known for its innovative advertising, and this seems like a quirky example. Hit the video above to see the pranksters at work, but know that, as with Sartre and Camus, something gets lost in translation.
[Thanks, Antoine]
French basketball team ‘trains’ with robots, learns how to ‘win’ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 15:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
May 16
Google Desktop Patched to Prevent Computer Takeover
Posted in: Freeware, Google, Hacks, Software, Today's ChiliThis article was written on February 22, 2007 by CyberNet.
A new version of Google Desktop is available about one-month after Google was notified of a vulnerability in the desktop search application. Watchfire, a web application security company, notified Google about the loop hole on January 4th, 2007 and Google was able to make an updated version available on February 1st, 2007. Existing Google Desktop users do not need to worry about downloading and installing the new version because the software will automatically update itself.
The exploit comes in the the form of a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack that could allow a hacker to find private documents and even take control of the computer. A user’s computer can get hacked in multiple ways, including email attachments. Once the victim is hacked, the attacker can use Google Desktop to find the following information:
- Sensitive information: Search for the terms ’confidential’ or ’top secret’.
- Password theft: Search for ’username’ or ’password’ keywords and extract authentication information from mails/files.
- Bank information: Search for bank keywords and find Bank Web pages Google Desktop indexed, along with sensitive information.
- Track user activities: Google Desktop’s “Timeline View” option presents an extensive [chronological] log of files edited by the victim and Web sites visited, along with cached versions of both.
What’s even less reassuring is that Watchfire said four out of every five web applications suffer from the same vulnerability. Of course, Watchfire is a security company for web applications so they will definitely try and promote their services when opportunities arise, but it really makes you wonder how safe your information is.
If you want to read all of the details about how this works and how hackers can take advantage of searching your computer just checkout the whitepaper Watchfire produced on the vulnerability. I read through it and it was surprisingly interesting for being a whitepaper. Normally they are so boring that I can’t make it through the first page, but with all of the screenshots they use to assist in the explanation it really helps to convey what they are talking about. So if you’re bored one night and you’re a true geek, you may find this to be an enjoyable (yet informative) read.
Source: Google Blogoscoped, BetaNews, and MSN
Copyright © 2011 CyberNetNews.com
Related Posts:
- Google Security Woes ContinueGoogle Desktop Search 3 Sports A Quick Search FeatureGoogle Desktop Gets Some Additional FeaturesGoogle Desktop 4 Released And $5000 Competition AnnouncedGoogle Introduces Google Desktop for Mac
May 16
Barnes & Noble logs 1m Nook app downloads in first week, people are probably playing Angry Birds instead of reading
Posted in: Android, breaking news, BreakingNews, e reader, e-book, e-books, e-readers, Today's Chili
We were pretty stoked when Barnes & Noble finally made Android apps a legit feature on the Nook Color (lack of Market access be damned) and, unsurprisingly, many of you were, too — the company reports that within a week of making these applications available, it hit 1 million downloads. It would seem we can glean two stunningly obvious things from this tidbit: one, the addition of features through software updates makes people happy. Two: you people really feel the need to play Angry Birds on every device you own, don’t you? According to B&N, the never-ending avian spectacle topped the paid app list, with Fliq Calendar leading the free ones. Missing from this stat, of course, is any insight into how fast this catalog is growing — a good question, since these Android applications have to get tweaked especially for the Nook Color before you can download ’em. Self-congratulatory press release after the break.
Barnes & Noble logs 1m Nook app downloads in first week, people are probably playing Angry Birds instead of reading originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 14:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments
May 16
AT&T has prepared a software update which will allow for non-Android Market app installation. While some current devices are expected to receive the update, all future smartphones will be enabled at time of release.
Originally posted at Android Atlas
May 16
Analyst: No NFC chip in next iPhone
Posted in: Today's ChiliA new report from a major research firm says Apple is not planning to bring near field communications chips to its next-generation iPhone.
Originally posted at Apple Talk
May 16
Microsoft outlines new enterprise features coming to Windows Phone ‘Mango’
Posted in: Email, enterprise, mango, Microsoft, Today's Chili, update, video, wifi, Windows, windows phone, windows phone 7, WindowsPhone, WindowsPhone7, Wp7
When Microsoft takes the stage May 24th to preview the next release of Windows Phone, will there be any surprises left for the peanut gallery? In the last week we’ve seen numerous features announced or leaked, an awfully big coincidence given the timing of next week’s event. More cats were let out of their bags today at Microsoft’s annual TechEd conference keynote, as several enterprise-related capabilities were shown off that both companies and consumers have sorely missed on their phones.
First up are pinnable email folders, giving users the opportunity to pin a specific folder of higher priority — such as emails from your boss or wife — to your start screen. Toss in email threads complete with conversation view, and now Mango is looking even more drool-worthy. But there’s more, folks: Exchange users frustrated by online having access to recent correspondence can look forward to server search — a new function that’ll enable you to sift through your entire email collection if need be. Rounding out the grocery list of new updates is Lync support, complex alpha-numeric passcodes for higher security, Information Rights Management support, and — hallelujah — the ability to connect to hidden WiFi networks natively. About time, right? Take a peek at the full breakdown of the new features at the source link.
Update: Now with video, after the break!
Continue reading Microsoft outlines new enterprise features coming to Windows Phone ‘Mango’
Microsoft outlines new enterprise features coming to Windows Phone ‘Mango’ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 14:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink 
WMPowerUser | 
Windows Phone Blog | Email this | Comments
May 16
Toshiba enters pixel density fray with 367ppi LCDs for cellphones
Posted in: Displays, LCD, screen, Today's Chili, Toshiba
Toshiba just fired its own salvo in the pixel density wars at SID 2011. The company is showing off a range of LCDs for cellphones that top out at an almost imperceptibly fine 367ppi on its 4-inch HD (720 x 1280) model. Beyond just cramming more red, green, and blue dots in each inch, these panels also top the bar-setting Retina Display in the contrast department with an impressive 1,500:1 ratio. The company also brought a smaller 3.3-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 864 to Display Week that hits a respectable 300ppi. They’re not quite as impressive as these HAST LCDs, but who really needs to put 1080p in their pocket? (Want is a different story.) Of course, Engadget is on the scene and, if you’re lucky, we’ll let you live vicariously through us as we tour Toshiba’s booth — you know, as a reward for your loyal readership.Continue reading Toshiba enters pixel density fray with 367ppi LCDs for cellphones
Toshiba enters pixel density fray with 367ppi LCDs for cellphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 13:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments
May 16
If you have little kids, you’ll love PBS KIDS Video: The app streams clips from over a dozen shows. It’s kid-friendly and priced right: free!
Originally posted at iPad Atlas
May 16
Review: Brink
Posted in: game, Games, playstation 3, Reviews, Today's Chili, xbox 360It’s been a long time coming, but Brink, Bethesda Softworks and Splash Damage’s class-based first-person shooter is finally here. Brink does a lot of interesting new things and happens to be plagued by some annoying quirks, but overall it’s an interesting take on a team-based and movement-heavy shooter. With the proper care and attention it […]
Who's in charge here?
This is site is run by Sascha Endlicher, M.A., during ungodly late night hours. Wanna know more about him? Connect via Social Media by jumping to about.me/sascha.endlicher.