Apr 10
Have you ever wanted to create your own robot? Thanks to a researcher at MIT, you now can – provided you have a few simple electronic components with a total value of about $20. Oh, and paper. Lots of paper. Yes, I’m serious.
Apr 10
Read our Heartbleed defense primer? Good, but the fight for your privacy isn’t over just yet: you might have to replace your router, too. Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks have announced that the Heartbleed bug — a flaw in OpenSSL that lets…
Apr 10
We understand there are times you need to print a document ASAP but you just can’t find a printer around you because you’re outside. Do you need to run back home to get it printed? Rush back to the office? Maybe borrow a printer from a nearby office? Well those problems could soon be solved, thanks to a Kickstarter project called the Pocket Printer.
As its name implies, this is a printer that will be small enough to fit into your pocket, meaning that you will be able to take it with you wherever you go and get stuff printed on the fly. But wait, aren’t printers usually very bulk and require you to feed it paper? That would be true for most printers, but as you can see in the image above, the Pocket Printer is anything but conventional.
The device will pack a set of omnidirectional wheels that will allow it to roll across surfaces, like paper, and with an inkjet printer head, it will help you print documents without requiring the entire printer setup. Now there are some drawbacks to convenience, which is that the Pocket Printer can only print 1.2 pages a minute which is extremely slow compared to regular printers.
It also has a resolution of 96 x 192 dpi which means it’s not exactly the sharpest printer on the market either.
The fact that the Pocket Printer also requires a rechargeable battery that is good for 1 hour of print time means that there could be inopportune moments in which the printer could die on you when it is out of battery. Its ink cartridge is also only good for 1,000 standard pages. However like we said, this is the price that you would have to pay for convenience.
After all we doubt that the Pocket Printer is meant to replace your regular desktop printer, but if you wanted something to take with you on the go, or perhaps to use at school to print out documents or presentation slides, then the Pocket Printer might be ideal. Now the folks behind the Pocket Printer are asking for a whopping $400,000 in pledges and have so far managed to raise $100,000. If you’d like to learn more or pledge your donation, hit up its Kickstarter page for the details.
Pocket Printer Kickstarter Project Lets You Print On The Go , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, crowdfunding, kickstarter, 
Apr 10
Apple’s iOS, OS X, And “Key Web-Based Services” Not Affected By Heartbleed Flaw
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By now we’re sure many of you guys have heard of a certain security flaw called Heartbleed. For those unfamiliar, the Heartbleed vulnerability was discovered in the OpenSSL technology, which is a set of encryption software that is typically used by internet services and companies to help safeguard user information, and is apparently used on more than two-thirds of the internet, thus making the threat very real and very scary.
Many companies have since come forward to either confirm or deny that their services might have been affected, and for the most part many users have taken to changing their passwords used for online services just to be extra safe. Now the good news for Apple users is that the Cupertino company has since come forward and stated that none of their products or “key web services” have been affected by this flaw.
This was confirmed by an Apple spokesperson in a statement to Re/code. According to the statement made, “Apple takes security very seriously. IOS and OS X never incorporated the vulnerable software and key Web-based services were not affected.” It should be noted that Apple is one of the few major tech companies not affected by this vulnerability, at least that’s what they claim.
There are some like Facebook, Google, and Yahoo who have used the OpenSSL technology and have admitted that there could be periods of time when they might have been vulnerable to the Heartbleed flaw. Like we said, it’s best to go ahead and update your passwords just to be on the safe side.
In the meantime, the folks at Mashable have compiled a list of websites and services that may or may not have been affected by the flaw, so if you want to see if the websites and services you frequent are affected, head on over for the details.
Apple’s iOS, OS X, And “Key Web-Based Services” Not Affected By Heartbleed Flaw , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Apple, heartbleed, iOS, OS X, 
Apr 10
During MWC 2014, BlackBerry unveiled two handsets, the BlackBerry Z3 and the BlackBerry Q20. Given the way BlackBerry has been naming their handsets, we guess we’re all pretty much used to referring to them by their name and model number, but apparently for the BlackBerry Q20, BlackBerry’s CEO John Chen decided to remind everyone that the handset will actually be named as the BlackBerry Classic.
Now Chen has tossed that name around for a while but everyone had assumed that “Classic” was just a codename for it, like how the BlackBerry Z3 is known as Jakarta, and how we have also come across devices codenamed “Kopi”, “Cafe”, and “Cyclone”. The folks at N4BB have since confirmed this with BlackBerry who has confirmed that the Classic name is here to stay.
In fact we can’t say we’re too surprised especially given how Chen has lauded the handset, claiming that it will appeal to BlackBerry loyalists and old-school fans who appreciated the way BlackBerry has designed their handsets in the past. Based on what we know so far, especially since there haven’t been any photos, the BlackBerry Classic will feature an integrated trackpad and a tool belt of buttons, similar to what they have done in the past with devices like the BlackBerry Bold 9900.
This definitely sounds like an old-school BlackBerry handset, albeit with BlackBerry 10 running under the hood. We’re not sure if this is the direction that BlackBerry should be heading, but perhaps in a world full of touchscreen smartphones, perhaps a little old-school is needed. The BlackBerry Classic is expected to launch in the fall of 2014, so we guess we will have to wait until then to see how well-receive it is. In the meantime what do you guys make of the BlackBerry Classic moniker, yay or nay?
BlackBerry Q20 Will Be Officially Known As The BlackBerry Classic , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Cellphones, BlackBerry, 
Apr 10
Google has rolled out the latest Chrome Beta update for Android, and with it comes some new features, perhaps most notable among them being an option to undo a tab … Continue reading
Apr 10
Reddit user Geeky_ shows how a scrap car can be magically transformed into an exotic sports car with expanding foam. The car, which is pretty much just a stripped metal body, gets fattened up with luxurious curves and looks like it costs a million bucks. Slick. Painted blob never looked so good.
Apr 10
When Sony officially unveiled the Sony A7s, they did not mention how much it would cost, but thanks to a retailer in the UK who has started taking pre-orders, we can get an idea of how much the camera could cost, and boy does it not come cheap!
According to the retailer, WexUK, they have started taking pre-orders for the Sony A7s and have priced the camera at £2,500 for the body-only (meaning that if you wanted to get it with the kit lens, you’re going to have to pay more).
Now we know you guys are probably thinking that this might just be a placeholder price, but apparently it isn’t. When asked on Twitter to confirm the price as to whether it is official or if it simply their guess, WexUK replied by saying that the prices were given to them by Sony, although they do note that it is possible that it could change from now until its release date.
At the moment WexUK sells the Sony A7r for £1,669 which makes the Sony A7s around 50% more expensive. If we were to apply that logic for US prices and take the A7r’s price in the US under consideration, it would mean that the A7s in the US could cost a whopping $3,450 which is undoubtedly a lot more expensive than we would have liked.
Then again different countries have different pricing schemes and methods, taking into consideration the currency and local taxes, so hopefully in the US it will not be that much more expensive. What do you guys think? If the Sony A7s was that expensive in the US, would you still consider it based on its features?
Sony A7s Priced In The UK At £2,500 Body-Only , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Photo-Video, Sony, Sony Cameras, 
Apr 10
![Microsoft Surface Mini Could Be Marketed As A Note Taking Device [Rumor]](https://i0.wp.com/cdn2.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/surface-2-review-023-640x426.jpg?resize=640%2C426 "Microsoft Surface Mini Could Be Marketed As A Note Taking Device [Rumor]")
We have been hearing rumors about how Microsoft could be planning on releasing a Surface mini tablet. In fact a couple of months ago, it was even suggested that the Surface mini could be getting an official unveiling later this June, although it is only a rumor and nothing has been confirmed by Microsoft just yet.
Now according to a new rumor, it seems that additional information about the Surface mini have surfaced (no pun intended) once again. While the Surface series of Windows-based tablets are perfect at getting a variety of tasks done, whether it be watching movies, editing photographs, or creating spreadsheets or documents, the Surface mini will apparently be designed more towards note taking.
With its rumored 8-inch size, the tablet has been rumored to be marketed as a note taking sort of device and could even feature support for styluses, much like how Samsung’s Galaxy Note series of phablets gets additional functions when used in conjunction with the S Pen stylus. The rumors also suggests that Microsoft could be looking to create app designed for such tasks and that would be optimized for the smaller body, as opposed to the Surface’s 10-inch display.
It has also been claimed that production of the Surface mini has been completed, meaning that Microsoft could be close to unveiling it in all of its official capacity. In any case take it with a grain of salt for now, but what do you guys think of Microsoft’s alleged plan to market it as a glorified notepad?
Microsoft Surface Mini Could Be Marketed As A Note Taking Device [Rumor] , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Rumors, Tablets, Microsoft, surface mini, 
Apr 10
Chinese State Media Calls Microsoft Irresponsible For Ending Windows XP Support
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As we’re sure many of you guys are aware by now, but Microsoft has recently put an end to their official support for Windows XP. The operating system itself is still functional, but just don’t expect Microsoft to continue supporting it with updates and security patches. Given how old the operating system is, we guess it is about time, especially considering that there are 3 versions of Windows already ahead of it (Vista, 7, and 8).
Many people have criticized Microsoft for ending their support and recently the Chinese state media have joined in, slamming Microsoft for their decision and calling them “extremely irresponsible”. According to the post, they not only called Microsoft irresponsible, but they also said that this moved showed a lack of trustworthiness and that it could impact internet security and the future of Microsoft.
They also claim that the end of Windows XP has put China in an awkward position, especially since most operating systems these days, like Unix, Linux, OS X, and so on, are apparently “controlled by foreigners”. The article also takes the opportunity to call for the rise of local companies to help make China’s domestic operating system more prevalent in the face of Windows XP coming to an end.
However what the post fails to highlight is how the majority of Windows used in China are pirated copies. A few years ago this was confirmed by Microsoft’s then-CEO, Steve Ballmer, who said that how only 1 in 10 copies of Windows in China are legit copies, which basically means that 90% are running on pirated software. In fact in reaction to the Chinese state media’s post, one user took to social media to confess that his version is the pirated version, and that “I really have no standing to ask Microsoft for anything.”
What do you guys think? Is Microsoft really being irresponsible for ending Windows XP? Or do you think it’s about time anyway? After all we don’t expect that companies and governments to think that Microsoft would be supporting Windows XP forever, right?
Chinese State Media Calls Microsoft Irresponsible For Ending Windows XP Support , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Computers, Microsoft, windows xp, 
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