Section: Computers, Security, Web, Web Browsers 
Recently, the German Federal Office for Security in Information Technology had advised their citizens to stop using Internet Explorer. Whether they had an older version or the latest, the German Federal Office discovered some severe vulnerabilities in the browser security. Now France has taken similar measures and advised their citizens to switch from IE to a different browser. Versions of Internet Explorer including 6, 7, and 8 each contain a security flaw allowing hackers to control the browser remotely. The Centre d'Expertise Gouvernemental de Réponse et de Traitement des Attaques informatique (basically the Central Government Intelligence agency of Response and Treatment of computer attacks) reached about to the French claiming an alternative browser would be safer. Alternatives such as Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Google Chrome have become popular at the expense of the once useful Internet Explorer. It will be interesting to see if any other countries follow similar paths as Germany and France. Via [Mashable] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Computers, Mobile Computers Cowon has recently announced that the product launch of the Cowon W2 Mobile Internet Device will take place in Korea on January 25th. The Cowon W2 is somewhat like a small tablet, it comes with a 4.8” LCD touch screen capable of displaying up to 1024x600 of resolution. It runs on an Intel Atom 1.33 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM, 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, and a TV-out slot. The Cowon W2 comes in 4 different versions, each varying in terms of its hard disk capacity, 60 GB, 80GB, 60GB Premium and 80GB Premium. It is still uncertain as to what “Premium” denotes, perhaps an SSD version of the hard disk? It will be sold in Korea for 599000 (approximately $534) to 739000 (approximately $659) Korean Won. Via [SlashGear] Via [Akihabara News] Full Story » | Written by Cheng Hung for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Computers, Desktops Everyone wants a touchscreen right now. You’ve got your iTouch’s, phones, monitors, laptops, eReaders, tablets, etc… But Dell knows the future. And the future is projection. Ok not really… Albeit being a cool idea, it’s also a unnecessary one; but Dell, with its Froot Concept, wants to show you anyway. The Froot sports two projectors, one on the front for the keyboard and another on the back for the display. Where this leaves the mouse, I’m not sure. Maybe the back projector will be able to sense your touches like the front one or maybe it will be able to read our minds, it is a concept after-all. Besides the “interesting” design, it’s the keyboard that kills it for me. We’ve seen projection keyboards before and this one doesn’t change my feelings for them. Physical keyboards are elevated for a reason. Have you read that giant disclaimer on the back of your keyboard? Let me summarize, “something something something can cause physical injury if not used properly”; meaning, carpal tunnel syndrome in the more common cases. To prevent that, you elevate the keyboard, but you can’t do that when there is no keyboard to elevate. It’s a cool idea. But it just isn’t working for me. I really hope that these projector keyboard ideas don’t go much farther or get more popular. Read [Behance Network] Via [Gizmodo] Full Story » | Written by Greg Billetdeaux for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks  Plenty of people were expecting Asus to show off some kind of ebook reader during CES, but unfortunately those people went away disappointed—but as of now there may still be a little hope.
The details, which are coming courtesy of Times Online InGear are suggesting that the Asus ebook reader will be coming as model number DR-570. Feature wise the reader will have a 6-inch color OLED display and have a battery life of up to 122 hours in “real world conditions.” As far as that goes, we can only hope that mention of real world conditions is accurate. Other details of the DR-570 ebook reader include some of what it can do, well what it can do aside from read ebooks. The rumor has it that the DR-570 will be able to play Flash video. Finally, other features include the seemingly now standard 3G and Wi-Fi. Sadly nothing was mentioned in terms of pricing, but assuming these specs were accurate and the price was reasonable we may have a nice alternative reader on our hands. Read [Times Online] Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Video, DVD/DVR/Blu-ray  Just like we heard earlier this month, Netflix has begun delaying the release of Warner Bros DVD titles. First up, or should I say first affected is The Invention of Lying and Whiteout. These titles are both scheduled to be available with Netflix as of February 16, 2010. Now for the part that is going to make Blockbuster Online seem like a good deal (at least for now). Both of these titles will be available with Blockbuster Online as of tomorrow. Its a sad day for Netflix, and now we can only hope that this 28 day delay cycle stays with Warner Bros and does not spread to other major studios. Honestly, if they really had a clue it would seem that they would want to speed these releases up, not slow them down.
Via [Hacking Netflix] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Accessories, Mobile I like Aliph and when I do use a Bluetooth headset it is a Jawbone, but I have to question the latest release here. Well, maybe not the headset itself, but the fact that it has come with an app store. Of course, while that may sound strange there may still be a good use, but more on that in a minute. First things first, the latest Jawbone headset to come courtesy of Aliph is the Icon—the Jawbone Icon. And as they have done in the past, the design has been slightly modified and (according to me) improved. The Jawbone Icon is available in six different designs which are The Thinker, The Rogue, The Hero, The Ace, The Catch and The Bombshell. Feature wise, the Jawbone Icon is also packing the ability to pair with two phones and the “AudioApp” which gives the user an audible alert for things like the battery life and caller ID. Of course, Jawbone is also going to have a few iPhone specific features also which include a battery status indicator that will display in the top corner of your iPhone display. Other features include Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, up to 4.5 hours of talk time, up to 10 days of standby time, a weight of 8 grams, the ability to charge 80% in 35 minutes and 100% in less than 1 hour. In addition the Icon will also ship with 7 earbud sizes and 1 adjustable earloop. As far as the apps, these will be handled via the MyTALK website which will offer other goodies such as apps that will allow you to get voice dialing, voice-to-SMS and even free directory assistance. In terms of pricing and availability, the Jawbone Icon will retail for $99.99 and can be found in Verizon retail stores and online at www.jawbone.com. Via [Engadget] Keep reading to check out the full press release… Aliph™ Introduces Jawbone ICON™,
The World’s First Truly Intelligent Bluetooth® Headset
“New Icon for Personal Expression” Is Now Accessible to Everyone SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 18, 2010 – Aliph—maker of the market-leading Jawbone® Bluetooth headset and inventor of NoiseAssassin®, the world’s first and only military-grade noise-eliminating technology—today unveiled its most sophisticated product yet, Jawbone ICON. Jawbone ICON offers unprecedented ease of use and audio quality as well as an industry-first software platform called MyTALK™ that lets users personalize and update their Jawbones via the web. Jawbone ICON will be available for $99.99 beginning January 18 in six unique design personas. “In building the next generation of wearable computing, we focused maniacally on creating the world’s best customer experience. We incorporated significant intelligence into the headset and as a result this is the simplest-to-operate Jawbone ever created, with a rich array of design choices to suit any preference or lifestyle. We like to call it a new icon for personal expression,” said Hosain Rahman, Aliph’s CEO. Industry-first intelligence makes Jawbone ICON easy, convenient and personal Jawbone ICON offers built-in intelligence and the ability to personalize with the click of a mouse using the all-new MyTALK platform, currently in private beta at mytalk.jawbone.com. “Each customer is an individual, with unique tastes and preferences. With this in mind, we invented MyTALK as a place where people could go to get a richer in-ear experience. MyTALK is just a hint of the exciting ways people will be able to breathe life into their Jawbones over time,” said Rahman. “Customers also tell us they don’t want to reach for their phone when their hands and eyes need to be elsewhere, like on the steering wheel and on the road. So Jawbone ICON uses its brains to now whisper important information like caller ID and remaining battery life into the user’s ear,” he added. New personalization and convenience features include: • MyTALK AudioApps let users personalize the voice that conveys information into their ear. French, German and Spanish languages are also available.
• MyTALK DialApps let users customize an easy access button linking directly to services of their choice such as free directory assistance, voice-to-SMS and voice dial.
• Simultaneous Multipoint lets users switch seamlessly between two calls on different cell phones.
• On/Off slide switch and one-button control delivers radical simplicity.
• Visual battery meter displays remaining battery life at top of iPhone screen. Six stunning designs and personas deliver rich set of consumer choices Jawbone ICON is smaller and lighter than its predecessors, and comes in six designs with lush textures and finishes rarely seen in consumer electronics. “Design and self-expression have been at the core of every generation Jawbone to date, and now we launch an unprecedented suite of choices to match that personal style that makes you who you are,” said Yves Behar, Chief Creative Officer of Aliph. “The materials, textures, colors and surfaces of the Jawbone ICON line produce rich and distinct watch-like or jewelry-like results. The six breakthrough Jawbone ICON designs need to be touched and seen in person to be fully appreciated.” “Each Jawbone ICON is infused with a unique and exciting look. Like characters in a film, each captures a different fun-to-wear persona,” he added. New leaps in sound technology sustain Jawbone’s lead in audio quality Continuing Jawbone’s leadership in sound technology, Jawbone ICON provides improved inbound audio quality as well as upgrades to its battlefield-tested NoiseAssassin technology. Audio advancements include: • NoiseAssassin 2.5 with wind reduction continues to provide the best noise elimination available.
• Innovative speaker design and signal processing improves inbound audio clarity and volume.
• Set-it-and-forget-it audio eliminates the need to adjust volume from one caller to the next. Jawbone ICON Specifications Talk Time: Up to 4.5 hours (varies by phone)
Standby Time: More than 10 days
Range: At least 33 feet (10 meters)
Charge: 80% charge in 35 minutes, 100% charge in less than 1 hour
Weight: 8 grams
Fit: 7 earbud sizes + 1 premium adjustable earloop
Accessories: AC power adaptor, micro-USB flex cable
Supports Multipoint: Pairs with up to 8 devices, 2 simultaneous connections
Supports Bluetooth: 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), 2.0, 1.2, 1.1
Packaging: 100% recyclable Pricing The MSRP for Jawbone ICON is $99.99. There is no charge for MyTALK. Availability Jawbone ICON is available starting January 18 at Verizon ® stores and on Aliph’s website at www.jawbone.com. Distribution of Jawbone ICON will soon thereafter expand to Apple®, AT&T®, Best Buy Mobile® and other cellular carrier and retail stores nationwide. Jawbone ICON will be available internationally beginning in March. Jawbone MyTALK is currently available at mytalk.jawbone.com as an invitation-only private beta. Jawbone MyTALK is expected to go into public beta soon. About Aliph Aliph is committed to creating personal technology products that deliver an unsurpassed user experience. The company’s flagship product, the award-winning Jawbone Bluetooth headset, first disrupted the industry in 2006 with its military-grade NoiseAssassin technology and instantly became recognized as the best Bluetooth headset available. In 2010, Jawbone ICON becomes the company’s most innovative Jawbone yet; introducing unmatched ease of use, personalization, sound quality and design into the consumer marketplace. Co-founded by Alexander Asseily and Hosain Rahman, Aliph is a privately-held company headquartered in San Francisco. Media Contact: Remi Adams
Aliph PR
415.230.7670
press@aliph.com For more information, images and product demo, please visit www.jawbone.com or press.jawbone.com. Disclaimer: product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective trademark owners.
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Section: Gadgets / Other, Peripherals, Storage  At CES, Victorinox demonstrated their new Presentation Master featuring a finger print scanner in addition to data encryption for even more security. The company put up a $100,000 prize for any attendee that could hack the device and break the code. No one was able to claim the prize.
In fact, no one came close. If they had, the “secret self-destruct mode” would have destroyed the drive before the hacker was able to get in. Victorinox was mostly mum on the inner workings of this self-destruct mode but did show that the drive was destroyed. It was explained that the drive would render itself useless if a hacker got “close”. "We were so confident in the design and development of these devices, we were willing to put $100,000 on it," Victorinox Swiss Army President, Rick Taggart, stated. "The fact that no one was able to crack the code really demonstrates the unparalleled security of these new products." The Presentation Master is a pretty handy device, in true Swiss Army fashion. In addition to a knife and scissors, it features an 8GB or 16GB Flash memory USB drive, laser pointer, Bluetooth connectivity for controlling a presentation via two button for forward and back on the unit. Availability begins in April. Each contestant was given 2 hours to attempt to beat the devices security. In all, 45 CES attendees attempted and failed. Product page: [Victorinox] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Although we do know that they will be available as of January 25, 2010 we have yet to see anything official come in regards to the pricing of the Palm Pre Plus and the Pixi Plus. That said, it does not hurt to see something unofficial, especially when that unofficial price seems likely. Basically what it comes down to is that the Pre Plus is going to retail for $149.99 and the Pixi Plus for $99.99. And in addition to the pricing, it was also noted rumored that they will be available as BOGO phones. Via [PhoneArena] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking  A recent chart compiled by Business Insider confirms the fact that Facebook is completely dominating all other Social Networks. Nearly doubling Hi5, an average Facebook user views 662 pages a month. While it is not surprising that people interact the most with the largest social network in the world, the margin that it beats every other network by double is astounding. Let the social domination continue. However, it would not be surprising to see this number drop a bit as Facebook moves to a more realtime stance, allowing users to interact straight from their stream. With games, events, and stalking keeping the number elevated however, it’s perfectly logical to see the pageviews per month as high as it is. Read [The Business Insider] Full Story » | Written by Hunter Clarke for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile  What looks just like another concept phone has now begun rumors of the potential second Google phone. Codenamed the Motorola Shadow, the concept has been generating a lot of buzz the past couple of days. If this is Google’s Nexus 2, then that means mends will be made with Motorola for stealing their Droid thunder. But, they will also be leaving HTC in the dust. Can I feel a sticky situation forming?  Anyways, the slick new device will follow in the Droid’s footsteps with a similar hardware layout. The QWERTY keyboard supports the claims that the next iteration of the Google phone will be an enterprise version built with a keyboard for faster typing. Also, based on the concept, it looks to have the same angular design as the Droid with a what seems like a very high-res screen. But, for now, we will only hope that this device will become reality soon. Which probably will not happen considering the amount of sales Google would cannibalize from their reigning “super phone.” Read [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Hunter Clarke for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
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