Apr 21
As one of the world’s largest producer of pistachios, Turkey has plenty of pistachio shells to go around. So, in the tradition of turning food waste into energy
Apr 21
Windows 9 Details Leaked By WZOR
Posted in: Today's Chili
WZOR is a popular Russian pirate group that has leaked confidential Windows related information and downloads many times in the past. The latest leak brings Windows 9 details as well as information about the next major Windows 8.1 update. The group also claims that Microsoft is working on a cloud based operating system. Microsoft obviously hasn’t talked about any of this as yet, so despite the credible track record, it would be best to take all of this with a grain of salt.
According to the group the second major update for Windows 8.1 might be released this autumn. Apparently Microsoft hasn’t decided on the name as yet, it may be called Windows 8.1 Update 2 or simply Windows 8.2. Previous rumors suggested that the much awaited Start menu might come with Windows 9, but WZOR claims it is going to be included in the next Windows 8.1 update.
As far as Windows 9 is concerned, the group says that Start button will not be going anywhere and would be available on devices with or without touchscreens. It would essentially be a component of the next generation Metro interface expected to debut with Windows 9. The group hears that Windows 9 might be available as a free update but it hasn’t been able to confirm this as yet.
Microsoft is also apparently working on Windows Cloud, a cloud based operating system. It is said that a group within the company is working on a prototype operating system. The client software for Windows Cloud would be available for download free though additional functionality would require a subscription. For full functionality an internet connection would be required, offline the features of this OS would be similar to Windows Starter, Microsoft’s budget OS offering.
Windows 9 Details Leaked By WZOR , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Computers, Microsoft, Windows 9,
Apr 21
It is a given that Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has been a runaway success, and there is no doubt about it with over 10 million copies sold at the end of last year. Apart from that, there has been texture packs made available in the past such as the Skyrim texture pack, and here we are today that the Candy Texture Pack is now available for the masses to download.
If you are still in the mood for Easter and have yet to eat your fill of chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies and the like, and also love everything that Candy Crush offers, as this particular Candy Texture Pack comes complete with Ice-cream trees, gingerbread Golems, soda seas, as well as chocolate cake stone amongst other goodies that your dentist would definitely disapprove. The Candy Texture Pack is available for download via the Microsoft Store for $1/€0.95/£0.65, which is a whole lot more affordable compared to a candy bar.
To date, what is your favorite texture pack that was made available on Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition so far? Even more interestingly, how many texture packs have you purchased in the past? Variety is, after all, the spice of life, and to see different textures appear in your virtual universe is a tantalizing idea.
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Candy Texture Pack Now Available , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gaming, minecraft,
Apr 21
Let people who love sore backs and dirty fingernails painstakingly tend their gardenias. Today’s backyard should be a maximized, automated, hyperefficient system of caloric production. With a little science—and some engineering prowess—you can keep your plot tidy, pest-free, and healthy while barely lifting a finger. So kick back with a gin-spiked kombucha and let your self-maintaining yard crank out the zero-mile arugula.
Apr 21
Google has pushed out a second update for Glass, adding a calendar feature as well as enabling SMS support for iPhone users, as the start of what the wearable team … Continue reading
Apr 21
I am quite sure that many of us have heard about Raspberry Pi, the tiny single board computer module that has made it possible to come up with some zany computing solutions. Since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, here we are with the Banana Pi, a $57 clone of the Raspberry Pi. The Banana Pi sports a 1GHz Allwinner A20 dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, while sporting double the amount of the Raspberry Pi’s RAM at 1GB.
Other hardware specifications of the Banana Pi include an SD memory card slot, HDMI and composite video jacks, a 3.5mm audio jack and a built-in microphone, Gigabit Ethernet, a couple of USB 2.0 ports, a micro USB port for power, an IR receiver, and even Raspberry Pi compatible headers such as a 26-pin header and camera connector among others.
To put it in perspective, it ought to be simple enough to use majority of Raspberry Pi-compatible hardware with a Banana Pi, and considering how the Banana Pi is more powerful than its fruity counterpart, it would be useful in the construction of a home theater PC or even a general purpose computer. What do you think of the Banana Pi so far? Personally, it might not end up being as successful as the Raspberry Pi due to the latter’s authenticity status.
Banana Pi Is A $57 Raspberry Pi Clone , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Computers, raspberry pi,
Apr 21
Major internet companies like Google and Yahoo have tried convincing users about the safety and security of their information. They’ve adopted encryption methods to ensure that users’ private and personal information remains safe. A new report suggests that Google is trying to make complex encryption tools easier to use, particularly with popular services like Gmail. If the report is correct then Google might be working on PGP or Pretty Good Privacy for Gmail, which would basically be much stronger end-to-end encryption for emails.
PGP is an encryption utility that has almost always proven to be difficult to break into. A person “familiar with the matter” at Google tells VentureBeat that Google has “research underway to improve the usability of PGP with Gmail.” Even if this gives users the best defense for message protection, it will come with a considerable cost in functionality.
Concern for online security rose following the NSA revelations last year. Stronger end-to-end encryption will certainly be appreciated by Gmail users, but it does present a problem for Google’s ad business. PGP protected emails would require keys which only the sender and recipient would have. Ideally Google won’t have access to them, meaning that it won’t be able to scan emails to serve targeted advertisements because the text would be encrypted.
Despite the report, Google hasn’t commented on the possibility of PGP in Gmail, so to be absolutely sure we’ll have to wait on official word from Mountain View.
Google Reportedly Working On Stronger End-To-End Encryption For Gmail , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Web, encryption, gmail, Google,
Apr 21
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you never had to plug in your phone? Well, a team of Korean scientists say that they’re one step closer to making that fantasy a reality with new wireless power transfer technology that works from over 15 feet away. And it works pretty damn well, too.
Apr 21
The battle between modern chat services like LINE and WhatsApp is fierce, but it has nothing on the war between Microsoft and AOL (Engadget’s parent company) at the turn of the century. Former Microsoft developer David Auerbach has revealed that his…
Apr 21
GM is ramping up its self-driving car tests, using a new high-speed 360-degree simulator to test its upcoming Cadillac Super Cruise tech without having to fully build the vehicles first. … Continue reading
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.