As elimination numbers dwindle and drama rises, baseball’s regular season is headed for a wild final week of action. Circle the Oct. 1-3 series between the Giants and Padres on your calendar — it could be a head-to-head battle for the NL West…Read more
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September 30, 2010 By
Tech News Today
September 30, 2010 By
Microsoft set to release final version of Windows Live Essentials 2011
Today, Microsoft is expected to make available for download the final version of "Wave 4" of its Windows Live Essentials 2011 suite of Windows add-ons.
Government plans upgrade to IPv6
The Obama Administration has directed all government agencies to upgrade to IPv6. The transition should be complete by 2014. IPv6 adoption is important for the future of the Internet. It will allow more Web addresses, which are currently in short supply.
Governments take on Zeus, the god of cybercrime
The U.S. Department of Justice planned to announce a massive crackdown on an alleged group of criminals that stole millions of dollars from U.S. banks using the Zeus trojan. Over the last year, Zeus has come to dominate the criminal ecosystem for banking trojans
Media companies sue streaming service
Several media companies are suing online streaming service Ivi. Ivi retransmitted copyrighted content without permission. It charged customers a subscription for the content. Ivi says it isn’t infringing copyrights. It is countersuing
Fight for Senate antipiracy bill rages
Tech companies are speaking out against a bill that would authorize the Department of Justice to shut down suspected illegal file-sharing sites
ARM’s Race: Why your next laptop might not have Intel inside
The performance margin between smartphones and netbooks could soon disappear altogether.
Iron Man in the real world
Defense contractor Raytheon has unveiled a new power suit. The suit lets the wearer lift 150 pounds and punch through walls. Raytheon expects to have a military-ready model in five years. Right now the suit requires external power
Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.
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Hump Day Hottie: Tiffany Taylor
September 30, 2010 By
Tiffany Taylor has a great thing going with a highly successful modeling career. And rightfully so, she’s stunning. But being hot for a living wasn’t her first career choice. Prior to taking up modeling she completed an undergraduate degree in criminal justice.
While we certainly appreciate justice as much as the next person, we’d be lying if we said we don’t praise the day she decided to put down the CSI textbooks and get in front of a camera lens instead.
More Tiffany on The Smoking Jacket
Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.
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Tech News Today
September 29, 2010 By
Government plans cyberwar game
The Department of Homeland Security is holding a cyberwar game this week. It will simulate an attack on Internet infrastructure. Thirteen countries and numerous agencies will be participating
No more Xmarks!? No!!
Xmarks, my all-time Web-browser plug-in, is pulling the plug. Damn it.
Review of the Apple TV
Apple TV certainly isn’t a "hobby" for the company anymore. PCMag got a test unit into the Labs and found a video and music streaming device that does an great job of bringing the iTunes experience to your living room. Plus, the new box will give users access to NetFlix movies, although that can be done on just about any game console or Blu-ray player these days. At just $100, Apple TV is priced to sell this holiday season. And in a few weeks when a software update lets you stream video from your iPhone and iPod touch, it will be even more worthwhile.
Partial medical records posted online
Columbia University Medical Center has had a data breach. Partial medical records for 6,800 patients were accidentally posted online. The information has since been taken down. And the center is working on its data security measures.
BlackBerry PlayBook Specs Revealed
The BlackBerry PlayBook is months away from the market, but RIM has been very open about the product’s specification. Sascha Segan compared the PlayBook’s features side-by-side with the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab, and found a lot to like about the PlayBook. There is still no word on the price, but all the other details are here.
New iPad rumors surface
Apple is rumored to be working on an updated iPad. It will be thinner, lighter and have a camera. Analysts think it could hit shelves next June. There are also rumors of a new iPad with a 7-inch screen. That would be in addition to the current 9.7-inch version
New book questions link between cell phones and cancer
A newly published book examines the link between cell phones and cancer. It claims that there has not been enough independent research on the topic. Cell phone manufacturers allegedly underwrite the majority of research.
Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.
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NFL Computerized Power Rankings Week 4
September 29, 2010 By
We enter week 4 with a lot of things shaking out and a few surprises. Who would have thought that Charlie Batch would be the savior at quarterback for the Steelers? The Steelers are 3-0 without Ben and everyone was just hoping for 2-2 and treading water. Then again, Who thought the Chiefs would even sniff the top ten this year? It is going to get harder for them the next few weeks, but they deserve credit for what they have done so far and more than half of the roster has less than 3 years experience. They will get good and they are going to be good for a long time when they do…. Complete Power Rankings on SportzNutz.com
Free MP3 Album: Autumn Jazz Sampler 2010
September 29, 2010 By
This Autumn Jazz Sampler
Download the Autumn Jazz Sampler
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Site of the Day: Bad Parenting Advice
September 29, 2010 By
A hilarious look at some bad parenting advice, because we all know that good parenting advice is boring. Some of these, we think we know people who do them.
Visit bad parenting advice
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Deal of the Day: Genius MousePen 8 x 6-Inch Graphic Tablet at 60% off
September 29, 2010 By
Get this Genius Graphic Tablet for Home and Office for just $39.99 today.
List Price: $99.99
Price: $39.99
You Save: $60.00 (60%)
Buy the Genius MousePen 8 x 6-Inch Graphic Tablet
Product Features
- 8 x 6-inch working area, comfortable for easy drawing, painting and using the PC
- 1024-level pressure sensitivity for all kinds of shapes and thickness control
- Make handwriting notes/drawings on the Internet and in any application program
- Cordless mouse and pen design gives you unlimited freedom
- 3D scroll wheel for fast browsing on the Internet and in Windows documents
Technical Details
- Device Type: Tablet, Pen and Mouse Combo
The MousePen 8×6 is a deluxe package that includes a tablet with a comfortable 8×6-inch surface area, a cordless pen with 1024 levels of pressure-sensitivity, and a cordless three button mouse. This tablet is ergonomically designed for drawing, handwriting, sketching, coloring, or picture editing, and powered directly by the USB connection. It’s not only a fantastic media tool for SOHO or designers, but a "hand-eye" coordination, fun input device for a computer.
Tablet Plate
The Genius MousePen tablet plate features a programmable "Hot-Cell" above the active area of the tablet for convenient and fast access to your favorite shortcuts.
Cordless Pen
The cordless, 1024 levels of pressure-sensitivity pen can stimulate various painting tools, like a fountain pen, water-color pen or airbrush pen when using painting software; and it’s really easy to imitate your handwriting.
Cordless Tablet Mouse
This tablet cordless mouse is fastidious about comfort design and accurate tracking, giving you entirely carefree navigation. No dust accumulation; never needs cleaning.
Valuable Free Software
Quickly and easily reform your digital photos, create fine artwork, even mark up or take a note by using bundled valuable software-Corel painter 8 (Trial Version), PenSuite program (including: Annotate All/Word, Pen Commander, PenMail and PenSigner).
Buy the Genius MousePen 8 x 6-Inch Graphic Tablet
Key features:
- 8"x6" working area, comfortable for easy drawing, painting and using the PC
- 1024-level pressure sensitivity for all kinds of shapes and thickness control
- Make handwriting notes/drawings on the Internet and in any application program
- Cordless mouse and pen design gives you unlimited freedom
- 3D scroll wheel for fast browsing on the Internet and in Windows documents
- Corel Painter-The ultimate digital sketching and painting tool
- Supports Windows 2003/XP/Me/2000/98
Buy the Genius MousePen 8 x 6-Inch Graphic Tablet
Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.
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Tech News Today
September 28, 2010 By
Windows Phone 7 to be unleashed October 11th?
Microsoft may be officially unveiling Windows Phone 7 on October 11th. Hopefully the company will also show off its strategy to pry iPhones and Droids away from the public
10 Things Google Needs to Fix in Gmail
Google’s Gmail is an outstanding e-mail service. It allows users to communicate via e-mail, instant messaging and now VOIP. But that doesn’t mean the service is perfect. In fact, there are some glaring issues that Google needs to address. Here are some areas that Google should address in future Gmail updates
Stuxnet worm hits Iran’s nuclear plant
The Stuxnet worm has been discovered at Iran’s nuclear plant. It has attacked the computers of plant employees. They are taking measures to stop its spread. The worm has also hit sites in India and the United States.
Meet the new Microsoft: We don’t have to do everything
Microsoft’s move to transition Windows Live Spaces customers to WordPress.com is another sign that the company doesn’t have to be all things to all people. It’s a positive turn for Microsoft.
Netflix battles for online market
Netflix is now facing tough competition for online streaming. It is going up against Apple, Amazon, Google and services like Hulu. The victor will be the company that gets the best studio deals
BlackBerry PlayBook: Beware of the demo-ware tablet
The BlackBerry PlayBook looks flashy and has excellent specs, but it’s still a long way from coming to market and it may fall short in the four areas where a tablet needs to excel
Segway company owner dead at 62
The owner of the company that manufactures Segways died this week. Jimi Heselden was inspecting his property on a Segway. It appears that he accidentally drove the Segway over a cliff.
Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.
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