Archive for July, 2008

Google Declares: ‘Complete Privacy Does Not Exist’

Jul 31, 2008 in Topics->Security-5, Uncategorized

Total privacy may be a thing of the past -- at least, that is Google's assertion in a heated fight over personal privacy rights. Let me get you up to speed: A Pittsburgh couple is suing Google over its...

Scrabulous Returns from the Grave as Wordscraper

Jul 31, 2008 in Products->Web, Uncategorized

The death of Scrabulous on Facebook may have been a sad event for many, but at least it was a short-lived one. Scrabulous is back, but under a new name and with some minor tweaks to avoid any copyright issues....

Scrabulous Returns from the Grave as Wordscraper

Jul 31, 2008 in Products->Web, Uncategorized

The death of Scrabulous on Facebook may have been a sad event for many, but at least it was a short-lived one. Scrabulous is back, but under a new name and with some minor tweaks to avoid any copyright issues....

Meet the Filmmakers: The X-Files: I Want to Believe

Jul 31, 2008 in Uncategorized

Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz, co-writers and co-producers of The X-Files: I Want to Believe, came to the Apple Store, SoHo, to speak about the making of the second feature-length movie based on the award-winning television series. Now on iTunes, you can watch video clips from the event, learn how Final Cut Pro played a part in the film’s production, and listen as the talented fillmmakers answer audience questions.

Esquire Says, Go Ahead and Hack its E-Ink Cover

Jul 31, 2008 in Topics->Tech Events, Uncategorized

Joel Johnson from Boing Boing Gadgets recently sat down with Deputy Editor Peter Griffin of Esquire magazine and picked his brain over the E-Ink cover for the upcoming 75th Anniversary issue that hits newsstands in October. Many an interesting...

Blu-ray Comes to Netflix

Jul 31, 2008 in Products->Audio/Video, Uncategorized

LG and Netflix made good on their promise to deliver a new set-top box that would stream movies from the online video service. In September, LG will launch the LG BD300, a Blu-Ray disc player that will stream Netflix...

French Claim Overclocking World Record

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