http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl News for nerds, stuff that matters en-us Copyright 1997-2009, Geeknet, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2009-12-30T12:13:10+00:00 Geeknet, Inc. help@slashdot.org Technology hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://a.fsdn.com/sd/topics/topicslashdot.gif http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8196122&from=rss How does Apple reconceive the MacBook Air as the trendsetting laptop approaches its second anniversary? Some thoughts. cnetfeed 2009-12-30T12:12:46+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8196116&from=rss It has taken longer than anticipated, but the Boox e-reader that we toyed with at CeBIT earlier this year is finally available for order here in the US of A, with shipments expected to begin in a fortnight. Onyx International's 6-inch reader -- which features WiFi, a Vizplex e-ink display, a 532MHz processor, 512MB of memory, a 1,600mAh battery and an SD / SDHC expansion slot -- is bring slung across the seas courtesy of Dulin's Books, and while it won't ship with integrated 3G support, it's still coming here with a lofty $349 price tag affixed to it. Sure, that WebKit browser may impress some, and the bundled white leather cover is a pleasant touch, but we can only wish it luck as it tries to rival the (less expensive and more capable) Nook and Kindle. [Thanks, Jorge] Dulin's Books brings Onxy's 6-inch Boox 60 e-reader to US shores for $349 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkEarthTimes | Dulin's Books |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-30T12:12:32+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8196114&from=rss The Mac creative community saw positive changes and developments in 2009 and we look forward to innovations in the new year. macworldfeed 2009-12-30T12:12:18+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8196108&from=rss Impressive: This presentation will show the first experimental implementation of an eavesdropper for quantum cryptosystem. Although quantum cryptography has been proven unconditionally secure, by exploiting physical imperfections (detector vulnerability) we have successfully built an intercept-resend attack and demonstrated eavesdropping under realistic conditions on an installed quantum key distribution line. The actual eavesdropping hardware we have built will be shown during... bsfeed 2009-12-30T12:12:04+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142228/weddings-and-you?from=rss your wedding as part of the industry ivria_spa 2009-12-30T12:06:56+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142226/Do-you-want-to-send-an-SMS-text-message?from=rss Free Text Messaging, Free SMS, Textem, Text'em, Send Text Messages from your PC, Text Messages, SMS Messages, SMS, MySpace Text Messaging wanieda 2009-12-30T12:06:37+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142224/Why-do-so-many-Terrorists-have-Engineering-Degrees?from=rss Slate Magazine discusses the studies surrounding the issue of why so many of the terrorists have engineering degrees and comes to the conclusion that engineers and engineering students are much more likely to hold strong conservative and religious views than a general cross section of the public. Further, engineers tend to hold a particular mind-set that disdains ambiguity and compromise. Terrorist organizations have long recognized that engineering departments are fertile ground for recruitment and have concentrated there efforts there. A 2005 report from British intelligence noted that Islamic extremists were frequenting college campuses, looking for "inquisitive" students who might be susceptible to their message. In particular, the report noted, they targeted engineers. Socguy 2009-12-30T12:01:54+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142222/Apples-Dev-Site-Down-for-an-Entire-Week?from=rss Apple's iPhone development site has been down since just before Christmas and possibly longer. I got a MacBook Pro for XMas and was hoping to download the SDK to begin my life of living large, making millions of dollars a day on an app that says "Oooh yeah" in a random language. Can I sue them for lost revenue? Anonymous Coward 2009-12-30T11:56:30+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142220/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Homebuyer-Ta?from=rss On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed a bill to extend the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) through June 30, 2010. The bill also opens up opportunities for others who are not buying a home for the first time. Here are some frequently asked questions about this new law, and some answers you'll very much want to know before buying a new condominium in Manhattan lucy332 2009-12-30T11:55:59+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8195834&from=rss From tagged to fragged An alleged X-Box 360 thief was tracked down after he forgot to disable the game console's auto sign-in feature before hopping on the net. Offloading malware protection to the cloud registerfeed 2009-12-30T11:52:13+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142218/Oswald-Official-site-of-UK-rock-band?from=rss The Official site of the UK's bands rock band Oswald! Listen to Oswalds upcoming new single "Flying to the Ground". Anonymous Coward 2009-12-30T11:39:28+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142216/Custom-tshirts-personalized-gifts-and-more-in-ind?from=rss Myntra offers a wide range of personalized products. poostar21 2009-12-30T11:38:00+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142214/Arnette-Sunglasses-and-Eyeglasses--huge-discounts?from=rss Arnette Sunglasses – your favorite brand at discounted prices. Buy now and get upto 40% off on Arnette, Prada, Gucci, Oakley and other branded Sunglasses & Eyeglasses! AjjuRawat 2009-12-30T11:37:29+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142212/Local-Reviews?from=rss A site about events, business, healthcare and living that is happening locally. localreviews1 2009-12-30T11:37:04+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8195534&from=rss Also bossnapped, defriended and redacted during 2009 A list of notable new additions to our beloved mother tongue reveals that the interwebs continued to enhance the lexicon during 2009, with hashtag, tweetup and the Slashdot effect featuring large on the manifest of neologisms. The power of collaboration within unified communications registerfeed 2009-12-30T11:32:17+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142208/Database-services-for-Oracle-SQL-Server-and-MySQL?from=rss Database consulting and database development services from a remote dba consulting company serving and offering remote dba consultants, application database consulting services, database migration, and installation services. dbaguys 2009-12-30T11:30:30+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142206/RampR-Arena--Official-Site?from=rss The ultimate community for artists, music enthusiasts and industry professionals.As part of our continual development of R&R World and commitment to artists and music fans, we are very proud of our latest feature! Now all artists are able to see where their tracks are being played globally and let their fans see each other on our unique interactive map.Are you a musician? Come on and see where your songs are being heard around the world!With this map you will see the countries you have more fans in. Check it now and decide where to start your world tour from! Anonymous Coward 2009-12-30T11:25:52+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142204/Digital-Economy-Bill-nears-Committee-Stage?from=rss Regular readers of Slashdot will have heard of the Digital Economy Bill — the bill that would allow a user's internet connection to be disconnected based on allegations of infringement. The bill will enter the committee stage on the 6th of January, and DigitalWrong is urging people to get in touch with a member of the House of Lords before that date to explain why the bill is a bad idea.UK-based Slashdotters: you are in a particularly strong position to explain why the bill is technically bad, so please get in touch with a Lord and try to get this bill changed before it reaches the House of Commons. Kijori 2009-12-30T11:23:33+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142202/The-Twelve-Most-Tarnished-Brands-in-Tech?from=rss Polaroid, Netscape, CompuServe, Westinghouse, Heathkit--these were once among the most respected names in the technology business. They're still around, but what's happened to them is just plain sad. I took a look at the tragic fates of a dozen mighty brands that have, in one way or another, fallen on hard times. harrymcc 2009-12-30T11:15:49+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142200/Camping?from=rss find useful information on camping at Camping In Oz, detailed listings on hundreds of places to go camping in Australia including caravan parks. Anonymous Coward 2009-12-30T11:14:25+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8195330&from=rss This isn't the Android I was looking for Comment It seems no one will be updating the Galaxy to Android 2, annoying customers whose purchase decision was based on what it would do rather than what it could do. Case Study: WhatsUp keeps Legoland turnstyles ringing registerfeed 2009-12-30T11:12:11+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142196/Moneysaver?from=rss Maximize your money’s worth and avail great discounts at your favourite stores like Costa Coffee, Domino’s, Baskin Robbins, Giani’s, adidas, etc. Rinky08 2009-12-30T11:04:24+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142194/Which-Software-for-Motion-Detection-in-Video?from=rss A friend of mine studies biology and works on a field project where they are studying hamsters (which occupied a sports ground in the middle of vienna and had to be caught). They are very active during the night, so they put up a camera in front of the cages. Every day she has to look and skip through 8h of video footage and count any actions of the little fellows. This has to be done for the next 4 months — every day — by one person. There isn't any money for a professional security camera which often have a built in motion detection.Is there a free software for detecting motion in a video to ease her work? The video is available als vob and mpeg2 file. I googled a bit but didn't find anything appropriate. It should be easy to use or at least easy to learn. Even if it just put out a log file with time stamps I guess this would help a lot.Or do you have any other suggestions?cheers, GurneyFox GurneyFox 2009-12-30T11:00:32+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1142192/Virility-Ex?from=rss There are many sexual enhancement pills but there are very few, which are natural. Virility Ex is a supplement which is completely natural and can relieve you from the sexual tensions. There are many shortcomings in sexual life and one of them is the low size of erection. You can experience that people engulf many products, which are not acceptable as they are not free from side effects. CaraHellend 2009-12-30T10:57:56+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8195114&from=rss We tell ya -- Ben Heck's apprentices are the best. One techknott has just finished up his latest creation, a WVI (wireless visual interface) for Sony's PlayStation 3 console. The purpose? To transmit signals to and from the PS3 by way of this handy handheld. A 1.2GHz wireless transmitter is used to get the controller commands to the PS3, and the same is used in reverse to get the video signals from the console to the homegrown device. The device itself utilizes a 5-inch LCD, 4,500mAh Li-ion battery (complete with a LED capacity meter), an AV input, headphone jack, USB port and a button for every last DualShock command. Hop on past the break for a video, and head to the source if you're interested in making an offer for it. Yeah, we said it -- dude's going to be selling this! [Thanks, Aguiluz] Continue reading Modder crafts handheld wireless visual interface for PS3, makes us want Modder crafts handheld wireless visual interface for PS3, makes us want originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Ben Heck Forums |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-30T10:52:08+00:00