Thursday, June 2, 2011

Today's Links and My Two Bits....

“Windows 8 previewed at conferences”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13627037

“Hardware firms are tight-lipped on Acer’s 'troublesome Microsoft' comments”
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2075510/hardware-firms-tight-lipped-acer-s-troublesome-microsoft-comments
A little rumbling in the ranks over Microsoft's iron like grip on the development process I see.

“HP CEO says open to licensing WebOS software”
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/02/us-hp-ceo-idUSTRE7510VV20110602

Software updates will be an important feature in iPhone5
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/156181/20110602/iphone-5-apple-software-updates-will-be-defining-mark-wwdc-steve-jobs-unveil-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-iclo.htm

Android still has some work to do in getting more apps to market report says
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/06/02/distimo-may-2011-report-android-still-has-lot-catching-up-do/

“Apple gains control of iCloud domain”
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20068165-37.html
I’m surprised that Apple hasn’t tried to take the Will Smith movie title iRobot. Wait that’s the next product line coming from Apple.

FaceNiff is an Android application that lets users sniff and intercept web session profiles over Wi-Fi networks, stealing other users’ credentials from services such as Facebook, Twitter and others.”
http://mashable.com/2011/06/02/faceniff/

Apple might be missing the boat when Windows8 is released
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/microsoft_brings_touchscreen_to_pcs_laptops.php
One step closer to the bendable future.

“Richard Stallman selling signed books”
http://mashable.com/2011/06/02/stallman-books/

“Making the Case for Security”
http://www.technologyreview.com/business/37676/?p1=BI
If a company does not take computer and network security seriously then it risks ruining its reputation with customers who in turn would seek to avoid the risks associated with that company. This turn would hurt the profitability of the company not to mention the huge insurance premiums that company would have to pay as a result of this negligence.

“Samsung Introduces Faster, Lower Power Memory Modules”
http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/processors/229900001

Gmail hack reportedly from China
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/02/us-google-idUSTRE74P5FJ20110602
Gotta love international espionage it keeps things so interesting.

YouTube is giving users a choice over how they want to license their content.”
http://techcrunch.com/2011/06/01/youtube-now-lets-you-license-videos-under-creative-commons-remixers-rejoice/

“Researchers Crack Audio Security System”
http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/37690/?p1=A2&a=f

A working class Apple iPhone would disrupt Android, RIM, Nokia”
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/a-working-class-apple-iphone-would-disrupt-android-rim-nokia/49727

Product Review; “Dell Inspiron Zino HD”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/189191/dell_inspiron_zino_hd_attractive_multimedia_minipc_delivers_good_performance.html#tk.nl_bux_h_prodrv

Product Review; “Canon Pixma MG6120”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/225064/canon_pixma_mg6120_high_style_and_performance_for_a_midlevel_price.html#tk.nl_bux_h_prodrv

Product Review; “Sony Bravia XBR-46HX909 46-Inch LCD TV”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/207320/sony_bravia_xbr46hx909_a_powerful_expensive_hdtv.html#tk.nl_bux_h_prodrv

“HDTV Buying Guide: Making Sense of the Specifications”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/183099/hdtv_buying_guide_making_sense_of_the_specifications.html#tk.nl_tex_h_cbintro

Consumer Horror Stories;
“Verizon pursues dead woman's bill for three months”
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20068068-71.html

For those seeking their CCNA certs
http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/74515

Techy stuff;
A tool that allows for a continual traceroute
http://tekcert.com/blog/2011/06/01/cool-free-tool-week-winmtr

“Getting ready for IPv6 day”
http://blog.ioshints.info/2011/06/getting-ready-for-world-ipv6-day-in-six.html

Some reasons why NFC is not ready for the consumer market
http://networkingnerd.net/2011/05/31/nfc-not-for-consumers-yet/


Surfs up!...................................Eric

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