Internet Explorer 8
It will finally be released tomorrow at noon EST. Microsoft is using the MIX 09 conference for Web developers "as the launchpad for IE 8." In the picture, IE8 will evidently have their own private browsing mode, called "InPrivate", which is no surprise. For more details, regarding Internet Explorer 8, go to the CNet News link here.
[CNet News]
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | 0 Comments
Why Safari Is Not My Main Browser; Exploited In Seconds
At the Can SecWest security conference, Charlie Miller (pictured) won $5,000 for exploiting a hole in Safari in just "10 seconds or so." Talk about a fast exploit. It works after the computer user clicks on a malicious URL. Miller is also recognized for hacking a MacBook Air in under 2 minutes, for that he won $10,000. He did this Safari exploit at the "Pwn2Own" contest earlier today. Unfortunately, he is unable to unveil his exploiting secrets, but he did tell Apple how he did it so that they can fix it up. TippingPoint sponsored this contest and they are also offering $5,000 "for each new exploit demonstrated in the major browsers and $10,000 for each successful exploit in the major smartphones, as well." This guy seriously must make a living out of this kind of stuff and I don't blame him. This is only his side job, since he is a principal security analysis at Independent Security Evaluators. I'd make fun of him, but he might start exploiting Chrome to "Own" my computer, so I am not going to do that.
[CNet News]
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | 0 Comments
Chrome Experiments Make Debut
Google has launched a new site called Chrome Experiments that shows off "new and fun uses" for JavaScript. Their browser, Google Chrome, has one of the fastest JavaScript engines out there, called V8. "The results of their experimentation have been great, with each project turning the browser window into an interactive application, a game, or even a piece of art. Whether you're a casual web surfer or an advanced JavaScript developer, we think you'll appreciate what they've achieved." This is simply amazing stuff. There is a short compilation of what they've accomplished so far, in a short video below. So far, this is only a preview of what can be done. Google is, again, taking it to the next level with functionality. Their extensions will definitely be top-notch.
[The Official Google Blog]
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | 0 Comments
Americans Get The White Nokia E71 After All
[Engadget]
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Shuttle X50 is Fairly Exciting
[Crunch Gear]
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Google Chrome Extensions
[Matt Cutts Blog, Blogoscoped]
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Microsoft Silverlight 3 Beta
At the MIX 2009 press conference Microsoft has announced their Silverlight 3 beta. The download links are here via "next best geek" blog. This is Microsoft's competitor to Adobe's Flash and the final Silverlight 3 build is scheduled to be released before the end of 2009. More news is expected from Microsoft at this year's MIX press conference. They may possibly announce the release of their newest browser, Internet Explorer 8
[ZD Net Blogs, Beta News (Silverlight picture)]
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | 0 Comments
White Nokia E71 Now Available in Canada; Take That America
The Nokia E71 is available in America, but it only comes in black. Rogers is now selling a white Nokia E71 in Canada. America is now feeling lonely, now that the white E71 is only available in Europe and Canada. The only difference between the white and the black E71 is the colour, so it's not that big of a deal. The E71 does have a 2.36-inch QVGA display, WiFi, HSDPA, aGPS, "support for native 3G bands", a 3.2MP camera and it obviously has a QWERTY keypad. It's also only 10mm (1cm) thin and is now on sale at Rogers Wireless for $99.99 CAD on a three-year contract.
[Engadget, Engadget (specs)]
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | 0 Comments
World of Warcraft Mountain Dew
[Kotaku]
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ViewSonic Working 22-Inch Notebook
[Crunch Gear]
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SmartQ 5 PMP Is Cheap
[Engadget]
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Capcom Putting PS1 Classics Onto The PSN
[Kotaku]
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Devil May Cry Ships 10 Million!
[Kotaku]
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iBUYPOWER's Gamer Power 706
[Engadget]
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Mobile Firefox (Fennec) Beta 1; Only For Nokia N810
[Gizmodo, Tilt Mobility]
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | 0 Comments