Every time I look around, it seems like we're talking about one company or another being hacked. Often when these companies are hacked, it's the data of people like you and me that is stolen. A credit card processor in the United States called Global Payments has announced that it was … [Read more...] about 1.5 Million Credit Card Numbers Stolen in Global Payments Hack
Shane McGlaun
Author Archives: Shane McGlaun
Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Scepter Launches Cheap, Green 40-Inch HDTV
Sceptre makes a bunch of different TV sets that range from small screens to bigger screens. The company is particularly known for making brightly colored TVs sized more for small rooms or dorms than the living room. The company's latest set is a 40-inch unit boasting ultra green status. The set … [Read more...] about Scepter Launches Cheap, Green 40-Inch HDTV
Leaked Details Surface on COD Black Ops 2
If you're a big fan of the original Black Ops video game, some details have leaked on the follow-up to that game. I'm really glad to hear this because I thought Black Ops was the best game in the Call of Duty franchise. New Modes and Features Take all this with a grain of salt, but the launch … [Read more...] about Leaked Details Surface on COD Black Ops 2
Turn your Twitter Feeds into TP with Sh*tter
This is one of those odd ideas that are so ridiculous, it's bound to be successful. The company is called Sh*tter, only with the "I" included. The company makes custom toilet paper, yes seriously. The company takes your Twitter feeds and will turn them into four rolls of toilet paper that you can … [Read more...] about Turn your Twitter Feeds into TP with Sh*tter
Rumor Says Apple HDTV Won’t Surface until Next Year
Analysts and rumors have been pointing to Apple launching its first Apple TV this year. By Apple TV, they don't mean the little set-top box we already have; they're talking about an actual Apple TV set. A new rumor has surfaced that contradicts that prediction. A research group going by the name … [Read more...] about Rumor Says Apple HDTV Won’t Surface until Next Year
Apple Newsstand Generates $70,000 Daily
I read a few digital magazines on my iPad and other devices and for the most part, I tend to prefer paper. I'm all for digital books since they don't have photos, but when it comes to magazines, I prefer glossy paper. When Apple unveiled its Newsstand app a while back that sold full color versions … [Read more...] about Apple Newsstand Generates $70,000 Daily
Flat-Panel TV Shipments to Fall This Year
iSuppli watches all kinds of technology markets for things running from computers and tablets to TVs and more. The company has published its latest research that looks at flat-panel TV shipments. Flat-panel TVs include LCD sets, plasma TVs, and rear projection TVs. For the first time in history, the … [Read more...] about Flat-Panel TV Shipments to Fall This Year
OrigAudio Designears Fully Customizable Headphones That You Design
OrigAudio has announced its latest product called Designears. This is the world's first set of fully customizable headphones that allow the user to design them to their tastes. The company has previously offered several different speaker styles that buyers can customize, but no … [Read more...] about OrigAudio Designears Fully Customizable Headphones That You Design
Bluetooth VIP Fridge Magnet Makes Ordering Pizza a Snap
If you hate having to go through all the trouble of calling up your local pizza place, waiting on hold, and then explaining what you want 16 times to the person who answers, you are not alone. Pizza fans that like to order from Red Tomato Pizza in Dubai have a new and very easy way to order up their … [Read more...] about Bluetooth VIP Fridge Magnet Makes Ordering Pizza a Snap
3-D Printed Wing and Circuit Could Change Manufacturing
3-D printing is nothing new; manufacturers have been using it for prototyping new products and devices for a long time. A 3-D printer generally uses a laser to heat resin, the heat causes the resin to harden, and a part or device is built layer by layer. Generally, anything 3-D printed that needs … [Read more...] about 3-D Printed Wing and Circuit Could Change Manufacturing
Onkyo Announces TX-NR 717 and TX-NR 818 Mid-range Receivers
Onkyo has unveiled the 7.2 Channel network AV receivers that offer all kinds of advanced technology inside. The new receivers include the Onkyo TX-NR717 and TX-NR818, and they share many of the same features. The 818 has Audyssey MultiEQ XT32 three-dimensional sound processing inside. Advanced … [Read more...] about Onkyo Announces TX-NR 717 and TX-NR 818 Mid-range Receivers
TiVo Premier DVR Updated with 500 GB of Storage
A new part number for the TiVo Premier DVR has turned up on Amazon and other websites. The new part number is TCD746500, and it seems the only difference between this and the original is the price and the amount of storage inside. The new TiVo Premier has 500 GB of storage. The new 500 GB unit … [Read more...] about TiVo Premier DVR Updated with 500 GB of Storage
