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Entries for November, 2011

Hackers “jailbreak” RIM’s PlayBook tablet

TORONTO (Reuters) – Three hackers say they have exploited a vulnerability in Research In Motion’s PlayBook tablet to gain root access to the device, a claim that could damage the BlackBerry maker’s hard-won reputation for security. Original post by Soulskill

A Bag Indiana Jones Could Love

I was very interested to see these Filson bags while surfing recently.  Filson makes a line of fabric and leather luggage, travel accessories and wallets, briefcases and totes, and field bags (think daily-carry gear bags).  They use twill and wool fabrics in their bags, and I especially love the looks of the medium Wool Field [...]

HP to decide fate of webOS within two weeks

Hewlett-Packard’s webOS hardware is dead and buried but the fate of the platform itself remains to be determined. HP may hold on to the OS and use it on printers and PCs, and there have been plenty of rumors surrounding talks the company is having in an effort to license the platform to other firms. [...]

Xbox 360 live TV service adds Verizon Fios

Verizon Fios has been added to the list of TV providers that will support the Xbox 360′s impending launch of live TV service. read more Original post by Mike Luttrell

Logitech Wireless BoomBox for the iPad Review

I have reviewed more than a few speaker systems over the years. Many of these speaker systems are still situated in various rooms of our house providing music while I putter around the garage, workout, fold laundry, get in the Holiday mood, etc. The speaker system I use most is the Altec Lansing iMT800 MIX [...]

D-Link Adds Four Metal-Case Low Port Count Switches

If you like your switches hard and small, D-Link has some new ones for you. Original post by Unknown Lamer

Video game consoles are ‘fundamentally doomed,’ Ultima creator says

Microsoft just sold nearly one million Xbox 360 consoles last week alone, but we’re nearing the end of the road for video game consoles according to one industry visionary. Richard Garriott, known for having created the fantasy role-playing franchise Ultima and the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Tabula Rasa, says converged devices such as computers, smartphones [...]

Report: Violent video games alter brain patterns

The debate over violent video games and their effects has raged on for over two decades. The latest? Researchers are now claiming they can demonstrate negative reactions in the brain caused by violent games in young men. read more Original post by Chris Nova

Online retail in Russia stifled by infrastructure: PwC

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian online shopping growth is being held back by poor infrastructure and slow delivery times, accountants PWC said on Wednesday, forcing retailers to spend more before they reap any benefit of rising Internet use. Original post by Soulskill

Skyworks snaps up Advanced Analogic at lower price

(Reuters) – Radio frequency chipmaker Skyworks Solutions said it will buy smaller rival Advanced Analogic Technologies for $5.80 per share in cash, a price lower than the original offer, ending a standoff between the two companies. Original post by Soulskill