Developer Eric Butler has created a new Firefox extension called Firesheep that allows anyone to download and start eavesdropping on any open Wi-Fi network and capture users’ cookies. This tool then allows you to log in to their Facebook and Twitter accounts with ease. Butler explains in his … [Read more...] about Firesheep Firefox Extension Lets You Easily Hack Twitter And Facebook Accounts
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Pioneer And Buffalo Unveil World’s First BDXL PC Blu-Ray Burners
Pioneer and Buffalo have just launched their new BDXL drives capable of handling 4-layer (128GB) and 3-layer (100GB) BD-R XL at 4x speeds in addition to 3-layer BD-RE XL and older BD-R/BD-R DL and BD-RE/BD-RE DL Blu-ray disc media. Introducing the Pioneer BDR-206MBK The Pioneer BDR-206MBK supports … [Read more...] about Pioneer And Buffalo Unveil World’s First BDXL PC Blu-Ray Burners
Hackvision Open Source Video Gaming Based On Arduino Technology (video)
If you have ever fancied writing your own games on your own gaming console, this tiny Hackvision gaming system is definitely worth a look. Hackvision is a simple, retro gaming platform based on Arduino technology that allows you to connect directly to your TV and run your very own games and make … [Read more...] about Hackvision Open Source Video Gaming Based On Arduino Technology (video)
Adobe Announces Air 2.5 For Phones, TV’s and Tablets
Today Adobe has announced the launch of its Air 2.5 software that will enable Flash-based applications and services for Google's Android, RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook, and Samsung 'smart' TVs. This significant update marks a major step forward in Adobe's efforts to expand the reach of its Flash … [Read more...] about Adobe Announces Air 2.5 For Phones, TV’s and Tablets
12 Year Old Discovers Firefox Bug And Earns $3,000
Alex Miller from San Jose rose to the challenge set by Mozilla to find bugs in its Firefox software to earn $3,000. The 12-year-old computer enthusiast went straight to work and uncovered a small glitch in the software. Unfortunately, the error wasn't quite big enough to gain the $3,000 reward. … [Read more...] about 12 Year Old Discovers Firefox Bug And Earns $3,000
Austrian Cyborg Dies After Car Mishap
No, this doesn't concern Arnold Schwarzenegger, Guv'nor of California and ex-T800 time traveling assassin. The Austrian man isn't a cyborg either, though he has some of the most advanced prosthetic limbs known to amputees. (Calling him a cyborg is just cool.) Now he's dead. The circumstances … [Read more...] about Austrian Cyborg Dies After Car Mishap
Cassette Playing Sony Walkman Finally Retired
The iconic music player that enabled people to bring their favorite tunes anywhere has been officially retired two days ago. … [Read more...] about Cassette Playing Sony Walkman Finally Retired
Universal Docking Ports For Spacecraft Now A World Standard
Thanks to the (be warned, this is a mouthful) International Space Station Multilateral Cooperation Board, a new agreement has been reached that has put a universal dock in place. We consider this a shining example of excellent timing, with the prospects of space tourism all but certain and … [Read more...] about Universal Docking Ports For Spacecraft Now A World Standard
Russian Billionaire Showcases Upcoming Hybrid Car
If the price and marketing are properly balanced, a revolution might be sweeping Moscow's streets very soon. We're not talking about a return to Bolshevism though. The picture you see below is a concept for a new class of hybrid dubbed the "City Car." (The official name has yet to survive the rigors … [Read more...] about Russian Billionaire Showcases Upcoming Hybrid Car
GE Unveils Sexy New Halogen-CFL Bulb
It's all curves and smooth contours, equal parts Halogen and CFL. Why? To address persistent customer gripes that purely CFL bulbs are to0 dim and take too long to brighten. Thus, here is GE's middle-of-the-road problem-solver. … [Read more...] about GE Unveils Sexy New Halogen-CFL Bulb
Google Android Gingerbread Gets Official
When the Google Android team gets ready to announce a new version of Android, they celebrate the latest version by placing a mascot in Google's front yard. They have just placed a giant gingerbread man on their lawn, signaling the arrival of a new Android version. We heard earlier that there will … [Read more...] about Google Android Gingerbread Gets Official
Android 2.3 To Be Next Major Release?
Many of us have thought that Android 3.0, codenamed Gingerbread, would be the next major release of Google's mobile OS. However, it seems that the next major release will be Android 2.3, according to a Google employee. One of the Google employees mentioned in a support thread relating to WPA and … [Read more...] about Android 2.3 To Be Next Major Release?
