Black and White HDR Video Looks Like An Artist's Sketches Brought to Life [Video]

Of the three HDR videos we've seen recently, this is probably the most unusual. Several hundred photos were taken in black and white, and batch-processed together to create something you could almost see in an e-ink graphic novel. More »

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A Tale of Two Root Exploits, and Why We Shouldn't Panic

There's no denying Linux is more secure than perpetually-patching Windows, but the past month or so has not provided an ideal demonstration. In August, we saw the arrival of a long-overdue fix for a kernel bug that was six years old; now, in the last week or so, it's been not one but two root exploits causing a fuss.

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Concept Phone Both Amazing and Unbelievable

I really want to like Billy May’s ambitious concept for a browser-centric, open-web-standards-based phone
But it’s hopelessly unfettered from what’s actually buildable, usable or marketable.
Mozilla Labs has highlighted the phone, which May called Project Seabird, in its “Concept Series,” a showcase for community-created visions of the web’s future.
May, who is a talented industrial designer, has crammed [...]

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IBM's Atomic Speed Gauge Could Mean Big Things for IT

IBM researchers can now look into what's happening in individual atoms in close to real time, according to a paper published Friday in Science. "We're interested in what happens at the very end of semiconductor and the IT industries," Andreas Heinrich, one of the IBM researchers involved in the project, told TechNewsWorld. "At that point, you're looking at single atoms, and we wanted to explore what happens at that scale."

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A photo tour of the Mozilla offices in Mountain View, California

Filed under: Mozilla, Browsers

Last week, while I was in San Francisco for the IE9 beta thing, I was fortunate enough to also visit the Mozilla offices in Mountain View, California. I was mostly there to interview three big-wigs from the Firefox development team, but I also managed to take a few photos! This means that this week's Firefox Friday takes the form of a photo tour.

I have provided extensive commentary for each photo in the gallery, so take your time and enjoy the brand new, beautiful offices of Mozilla.

Note: After you click through to a photo, hit 'Hi res' at the top.

Gallery: A tour of the Mozilla offices in Mountain View, California

A photo tour of the Mozilla offices in Mountain View, California originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Street Fighter IV for iPhone ? app review

Street Fighter IV for iPhone has been out for a little while now. Capcom just can’t sit still and they have released another update to the best fighter on iPhone. What makes this game so awesome? Let’s check it out. Street Fighter IV is a faithful conversion to the arcade hit Street Fighter IV. Street Fighter [...]

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Add Send to Instapaper to your Google Chrome context menu

Filed under: Google, Browsers

Instapaper is a great way to save all of those Web pages you encounter that you can't read right now. Their official bookmarklet is handy for adding items to your queue, but you have to click through to the page before you can utilize it. Wouldn't it be nice if you had the option of right-clicking a link to send a page to Instapaper instead?

If Google Chrome is your browser of choice, the Send to Instapaper extension is exactly what you're after. Rather than merely replacing a bookmarklet with a browser action button, this extension adds an entry to your context menu. Right-click a link that you'd like to check out later on, and it's added to your queue.

You'll need to be signed in to your Instapaper account first, as the extension doesn't store your username or password.

Add Send to Instapaper to your Google Chrome context menu originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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0Boxer Turns Inbox Zero into a Game in Gmail [Downloads]

Chrome and Safari: You may have dreams of reaching inbox zero, but actually getting there can be a chore. 0Boxer attempts to make the process more fun by creating a social competition out of organizing your inbox. More »

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Lifeline Energy distributes solar powered radio / media players to the villages of Africa

Everybody know that the big money's in pain rays and various other wargadgets, so we really like it when someone at least tries to do a little good in the world. Lifeline Energy is a UK-based NGO that works to bring folks in emerging markets (mostly sub-Saharan Africa) items like solar-powered radios and lights, and it has just announced the launch of the Lifeplayer self-powered MP3 player and AM/FM/SW radio. This device features 64GB storage, microSD card slot, 3G connectivity, audio recording capabilities, and the ability to act as a sort of PA system -- according to the organization, groups of sixty can hear the thing clearly. It's powered either by a hand-crank or through its solar panel, and contains a USB port for charging devices such as cell phones. At present, Lifeline Energy is distributing over a thousand of these bad boys in Haiti and it's accepting donations to distribute them in Pakistan as well. Hit the source link to see how you can help. PR after the break.

Continue reading Lifeline Energy distributes solar powered radio / media players to the villages of Africa

Lifeline Energy distributes solar powered radio / media players to the villages of Africa originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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$29,000 Titanium Leica M9 Will Sadly Never Take a Picture

Apart from the price ? ?22,000, or $29,000 ? all you need to know about the photographic ambitions for Leica’s new M9 Titanium special edition is in this paragraph:
[T]he Leica logo has been restyled and is elaborately hand-engraved in pure resin, inlaid with white enamel, sealed with clear varnish and then polished and positioned centrally [...]

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No FaceTime for Middle-East iPhone 4?

Looks like there’s no FaceTime for the Middle-East version of iPhone 4 if local product pages are to be believed. Michael Rose of TUAW: This adjustment to the product sites — just ahead of the anticipated late September launch of the phone in these countries — may represent merely a cosmetic tweak, keeping the [...]

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Microsoft's Secret Plan to Take Over the World

Here in Silicon Valley, otherwise known as drama central, we live for conspiracy theories, have vampire CEOs who are rewarded for bleeding their companies dry, and even have executives who have their own fighter planes and are at war with each other. You would think we would have a few good conspiracy theories as well.

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Google to make Apps accounts more secure with two-factor authentication

Filed under: Security, Google

Keeping your online accounts secure is a must, and Google will soon begin rolling out an improved authentication system to its Apps customers. Beginning with Google Apps Premier, Education, and Government users, you'll soon be able to utilize a smartphone-generated verification code as a second layer of account security.

It's a bit like the dedicated RSA SecurID fobs some enterprises use for VPN authentication. Sign in to your Google account via the usual login screen and you're then prompted to verify your account. Launch the Google Authenicator app on your smartphone and enter the code it displays to complete the sign-in process. Google Authenticator will be available for Android (image after the break), Blackberry, and iPhone users. Don't have a fancy smartphone? No problem -- Google can also call you or send an SMS message to provide you with a code.

Apps administrators can currently enable two-factor authentication in their control panels. Free apps domains will receive the feature in the coming months -- but here's hoping Google also rolls this out as an option in Gmail. My password is plenty strong, but why not add a little extra protection if it's available?

[Google Enterprise blog]

Google to make Apps accounts more secure with two-factor authentication originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Crank That iPod: Hearing Loss Rates Lower Than Thought

By Jacqui Cheng

We all surely remember what our parents drilled into our brains about listening to loud music: Turn that sh*t down or you’ll go deaf! As it turns out, the prevalence of young people suffering from hearing loss thanks to loud music may be much lower than previously believed, according to a new [...]

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A Watched Pot Never Boils, But a Whistling One Does [Taste Test]

Sure, you could stand in your kitchen, glaring at your pasta water, waiting for it to boil. Boil. Boil you bastard. Or, you could relax, and let the floating Boil Buoy whistle from afar when your water's ready to go. More »

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Pentax K-5 brings 16.2MP sensor, 'much faster' AF, and enhanced HDR to midrange DSLR party

Photokina is just about getting started over in Germany today, and Pentax has grabbed the opportunity to unveil its next K-series shooter nice and early. The new K-5 looks exactly as a leak earlier this month suggested, meaning it's an almost identical brother to the weather-resistant K-7. Of course, the big changes are taking place within, with a new 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor -- said to be equivalent in performance to the one in the 645D -- a 100 to 12800 ISO range, 7fps burst mode, much-improved 11-point autofocus, and an overhauled HDR mode. ISO can also be jacked up to 51200 with a custom function, but we wouldn't expect to get the finest imagery out of that. Other specs include a 3-inch, 921k-dot LCD around the back, 100 percent viewfinder coverage, 1080/25p video, and (sadly) only SDHC memory card compatibility -- there'll be no SDXC action for the big spenders among us.Gallery: Pentax K-5 DSLR press photosContinue reading Pentax K-5 brings 16.2MP sensor, 'much faster' AF, and enhanced HDR to midrange DSLR partyPentax K-5 brings 16.2MP sensor, 'much faster' AF, and enhanced HDR to midrange DSLR party originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Engadget Spanish  |   | Email this | Comments

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Apple Snatches Up Facial Recognition Software Firm [Apple]

Apple has shelled out an undisclosed number to acquire Polar Rose, a software firm specializing in facial recognition. Apple already uses facial recognition in iPhoto, but with the inevitable spread of FaceTime, refining their recognition tech makes sense. [9to5 Mac] More »

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Caption contest: not feeling so Mega today

This year's Tokyo Game Show is naturally full of people in interesting costumes, but there was just... something about this Mega Man that caught our eye, making him stand out from the sea of similarly giant-headed mascots. Despite having a laser for an arm he just didn't look like he was having a particularly good day.

Josh T.: "Ladies, here's one you don't want to miss. Tall, handsome, shoots fireballs, ice, or electricity from his left arm, total sex machine. Bidding starts at $200."
Tim: "You'd be making this face too if you had a saggy diaper that leaks."
Darren: "P90x... what a rip-off."
Paul: "If I have to star in one more shameless reissue cash-in..."
Sean: "...but not as dour as the day he posed for the original Mega Man box art."
Vlad: "Stewie was far from happy. He'd specifically asked for an aquamarine supervillain outfit, not turquoise. Philistines!"
Chris: "When he gets like this, autograph sessions usually end in a fatality or two."
Richard Lai: "Have you seen the size of his cannon in the Mega Man movie? No wonder he's mad."Caption contest: not feeling so Mega today originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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Jimi Hendrix Died 40 Years Ago [Guitar]

Jimi Hendrix passed away 40 years ago and his timeless sense of style, swagger and so-ridiculously-awesome-it-needs-a-better-word-than-awesome electric gee-tar skills lives on. When you're rocking out to Rock Band or strumming the air guitar, remember who did it best. More »

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James Cameron Heads For Mariana Trench to Film Avatar Sequel and Capture X Prize Simultaneously [Avatar]

Director James Cameron is building a sub that can plunge 36,000 feet beneath the surface of the ocean. If he can pull it off, he could win a $10 million X Prize and shoot footage for an "Avatar" sequel simultaneously. More »

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T-Mobile UK HTC Desire finally getting Android 2.2 Froyo update

Some users of the HTC Desire began receiving the Froyo (Android 2.2) update at the beginning of August, but not all European carriers were ready to roll it out just yet. One of these was T-Mobile. But the update is on its way, starting today. From the support forums of T-Mobile's UK site:Hi all,We have some exciting news for all our Desire users.The 2.2 firmware update (FroYo) will be available from today and will be sent over the air (OTA) direct to your phone over the coming weeks.Be sure to save all your personal data before you start downloading.Those of you using a Desire on T-Mobile UK will see the update rolled out shortly. Congrats! [T-Mobile UK via T3] Thanks Big Rich! Posted originally at Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories

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New cloud computing algorithm successfully computes two-quadrillionth digit of pi

Filed under: Developer, Fun, Yahoo!Using a handy algorithm that splits a calculation into thousands of little intermediary processes, a researcher at Yahoo has used a cluster of 1,000 computers to calculate the 2,000,000,000,000,000th digit of pi. Not all two quadrillion digits -- just that one digit (which is a binary 0, if you're wondering).

The calculation was made possible by Hadoop, an open source implementation of Google's extensively-used MapReduce. Yahoo is now also presumably working on something that will make use of it (but considering Bing now powers Yahoo search, I'm not quite sure what they'd be using it for!)

As for whether the 2,000,000,000,000,000th digit of pi actually has a use, I'll leave as an exercise to you guys. Incidentally, earlier this year, pi was calculated to 2.7 trillion digits on a normal desktop PC!New cloud computing algorithm successfully computes two-quadrillionth digit of pi originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Intel Selling Scratch-Off ?Upgrade? Cards To Unlock Processor Power

If you bought a janky Compaq at Best Buy recently you may have been offered a $50 "upgrade" card that allows you to download software that will unlock threads and cache on the Pentium G6951 inside your PC. That's right: they are selling an upgrade that is actually a key to unlock performance that your PC already has. Internet firestorm in 3...2...1...

The chip in question has 1MB of cache and is fairly underpowered in the first place. As Engadget notes, the process of locking portions of a chip is fairly common but it usually happens because that area is defective on manufacture. This, however, is something completely different: you are paying an extra half a c-note to use the full power of your processor unhindered by what amounts to DRM.

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Mozilla Labs Gaming launches, browser-based 'Open Web' games here we come

Filed under: Games, Mozilla, BrowsersLadies and gentlemen, I give you Mozilla Labs Gaming.

Now, don't make the same mistake I did: Mozilla isn't becoming a games studio. No, instead it will act as a catalyst -- an incubator -- for games built with 'Open Web' technologies. The Open Web is a new term that encompasses free, open-source tools that work across all platforms, and in theory across all next-generation Web browsers. The idea is that Web apps, like their open source, compiled cousins, can also be free. Rather than running to compiled cop-outs like Native Client, we should instead embrace JavaScript as the in-the-browser language of choice.

To kick things off, Mozilla Labs Gaming is holding its first ever international gaming contest -- Game On 2010 -- at the end of September. I don't have any more information about the competition format, or indeed if there are any prizes, but I'll see what I can find out!
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Daily Crunch: Go Viral Edition

The Kindle Won, Part II: Kindle Outselling iBooks Like Wow Darth Watch: Cool Watch, Lawsuit Waiting To Happen Science! Viral Batteries To Be Woven Into Clothing I?d Live In It. Bufalino Camper Combines Car, Bedroom, Office Switchkey Flips Your Key Out Like A Switchblade

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Viewing A Suburb From Above Is Geometric [Suburbia]

Christoph Gielen, a photographer, takes pictures high in the sky, looking down at the human imprint on our world. The boxes and semi-circles and mazes we may live in (sometimes unknowingly) create a skeleton for suburban lifestyle: static, planned, and un-changing More »

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$13 Add-On Turns iPhone into Leica

For just $13, you can have your own Leica camera. Petapixel will sell you a pair of stickers for your iPhone 4 which will turn it, magically, into a rangefinder camera worth many thousands of dollars. Or at least, it wil make it look like one.
For trademark-infringement reasons, the sticker set has no Leica logos, [...]

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Memorex intros Mirror for Photos external HDD, dares you to skip a backup

Taking a note from Clickfree, are we Memorex? The company that continually attempts to blow everyone away is back with its latest gust, Mirror for Photos. It's an odd name for an external hard drive, particularly when you realize that it functions nothing like bona fide photo backup drives that are designed to tether to your DSLR. At any rate, this here drive ships with software (PC and Mac compatible, in case you're curious) that instructs the HDD to backup to a host machine as soon as it's plugged in. Sounds great in theory, but we've always found it superbly annoying to try and halt those automated processes when you're just trying to drag and drop a critical meeting file while darting out the door. The unit itself measures in at 3- x 5- x 0.5-inches and gets all the power it needs from a USB connection; it's on sale today at Toys R Us (yeah, seriously) for $79.99 (320GB) / $99.99 (500GB) / $119.99 (640GB).Continue reading Memorex intros Mirror for Photos external HDD, dares you to skip a backupMemorex intros Mirror for Photos external HDD, dares you to skip a backup originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Memorex  | Email this | Comments

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USB Jewel Mobile Watch Flash Drive from Brando

The USB Jewel Mobile Watch Flash Drive from Brando is another piece of USB jewelry that I find so fascinating.� This silvertone necklace has a watch pendant that hides a USB 2.0 flash drive.� The “mobile” in the name comes from the shape of the pendant – it looks a little like a clamshell-shaped mobile [...] Filed in categories: Gear, News, Watches and ClocksTagged: USB flash drive necklaceUSB Jewel Mobile Watch Flash Drive from Brando originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm.

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Parallels' Windows virtualization goes mobile with iOS app

There's already a number of options available to virtually run Windows applications on your iPhone or iPad (even ESPN is doing it), but users of the recently released Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac now have what looks to be a particularly seamless option at their disposal. That comes in the form of Parallels Mobile, which will work on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, and will let you access any virtual Windows machine running on a Mac that's using Parallels Desktop 6. Head on past the break to check it out in action, and go grab the app in the App Store right now -- it's free, but you'll have to shell out $80 for its desktop counterpart.

[Thanks, Xon]Continue reading Parallels' Windows virtualization goes mobile with iOS appParallels' Windows virtualization goes mobile with iOS app originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  iTunes Preview  | Email this | Comments

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Check Out this Epic Comment Thread Going On Right Now [Comments]

Check out this comment thread, which sprung from the Angry Birds for Blackberry post, and see if you can do any better. [Comment Thread] More »

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Gear Ties are Twist Ties on Steroids

If you’re tired of using the little paper covered twist ties to manage your cable clutter, Gear Ties may be the answer. They are reusable rubber covered twist ties that come in a variety of colors and sizes that range from 3″ to a whopping 32″ long. Besides using them to organize your cables, you [...] Filed in categories: Miscellaneous, News, Spotlight GadgetsTagged: cables, OrganizationGear Ties are Twist Ties on Steroids originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 16, 2010 at 11:59 am.

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Best of Show: iTunes Icons Redesigned by Wired Readers

Wired.com readers weren’t kidding when they complained that they didn’t like Apple’s new iTunes icon. We received over 100 submissions for our “Redesign Apple’s Ugly iTunes Icon” contest, with a ton of impressive mockups.
We also asked readers to vote for their top picks, and the crowd favorite comes from Ian Houser, whose icon “iTunes Digital [...]

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Stephen Fry and Our Transmedia Reading Future

Actor/comedian/intellectual/newspaper columnist/quiz-show host/techno-bibliophile Stephen Fry’s new autobiography The Fry Chronicles is available in several different editions: hardcover, paperback, and Kindle, naturally, but also an enhanced book in Apple’s iBooks store and most intriguingly, an interactive application called myFry for iPhone/iPod Touch and the iPad.
This signals something new. The mere fact of bundling a book [...]

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Daily Crunch: Bunker Dinner Edition

Sony?s Playstation Move ?Ultimate FAQ? Answers Your Most Frequent Queries Michelle Obama Program Blames Sony PlayStation For Making America?s Children Fat Fact: CD Spindle Cases Make Excellent Bagel Sandwich Holders Gesture Remote Forgoes Buttons For A Simple Trackpad Yet Some More Vinyl MacBook Decals For Your Enjoyment

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Android Quick App: Fruit Ninja (with Open Feint)

  That's right, folks, it's Fruit Ninja on Android. No longer is it just for the iPhone. And better yet, with Open Feint, you can compete against your friends and join leaderboards as you slice and dice your way through various pieces or juicy fruit. Yeah, we're addicted already. And for 99 cents, it's worth every penny. Check it out after the break, along with the download links.

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Testing Post 123

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Test Self Improvements 2 - iPhone and iPad Replacements

As is known to all that the products of Apple are difficult to repair especially the iPhone, so, when we get these precious devices, we had better take good care of them and maybe get them armed from head to feet if we can to keep them from having problems, or else, some little problem or tinny replacements such as changing the battery would waste you a lot of time and efforts because you had to handle your iPhone or iPad back to the company to be deal with.

Self Improvements - iPhone and iPad Replacements

As is known to all that the products of Apple are difficult to repair especially the iPhone, so, when we get these precious devices, we had better take good care of them and maybe get them armed from head to feet if we can to keep them from having problems, or else, some little problem or tinny replacements such as changing the battery would waste you a lot of time and efforts because you had to handle your iPhone or iPad back to the company to be deal with.