Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Software / Applications, Features  Windows Mobile users beware! A security firm has announced it has found several malware infested apps on nearly a dozen popular download sites. Lookout says the apps, 3D Anti-Terrorist game, PDA Poker Art, and Codec pack for Windows Mobile 1.0, were repackaged with malicious code and distributed on 9 download sites. The code opens an auto-dialer that quietly dials through a list of premium numbers, racking up huge charges that the phone's owner won't know about until their bill arrives. These scams are commonplace overseas and are now starting to hit our shores.
While Microsoft is aware of the issue there doesn't appear that there is much they can do about it. There's no patch that can fix or block the issue because unlike traditional non-mobile malware, it's not taking advantage of any software vulnerabilities. The only ways to protect yourself are to be very careful where and what you download, install an mobile anti-virus app for WinMobile devices, or get a non Windows phone. Read [CNet] Full Story » | Written by Sue Walsh for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Web, Online Music/Video  The RIAA filed documents in a New York court Friday, demanding that it issue a permanent injunction against LimeWire, the largest P2P file sharing network in the country. The group, which represents the 4 top record labels, has been widely despised for years thanks to it's insistence on doing everything it can to fight the popularity of online music. They nearly destroyed Internet radio by demanding huge royalty fees, and for a time filed lawsuits against users found to have downloaded songs on their hard drives, asking for tens of thousands per song.
“Every day that Lime Wire’s conduct continues unabated guarantees harm to plaintiffs that money damages cannot and will not compensate,” RIAA lawyers wrote to U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood. “The scope of the infringements that Lime Wire induced…boggles the mind.
Representatives of both the RIAA and LimeWire will appear before the judge tomorrow. RIAA reps are also accusing the company's founder of funneling money away from the company to avoid having to pay any monetary damages it may be slammed with, If the RIAA wins, many will be enraged and sad to see the service die. However it should be pointed out that along with music and other files, the service often served up various types of malware and was a favorite site for malware distributors. Will you be sad to see Limewire go? Read [CNet] Full Story » | Written by Sue Walsh for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking  A California mom was reunited with her children after 15 years thanks to Facebook. The woman, who lives in San Bernardino, California, lost her son and daughter, then toddlers, after her estranged husband kidnapped them and disappeared. Thanks to Facebook, she was able to make contact with her now teenage daughter. Sadly, the reunion was not joyful and the woman was told to "leave them alone" before the daughter's profile was deleted. The mother didn't give up though and contacted police, who were able to track the children and their father down. Dad was promptly arrested and charged with kidnapping and violating custody orders. The kids were returned to their mother's custody, but understandably, the reunion has not been a happy one. Social workers say since the children were kidnapped at such a young age the mother/child bond isn't there and may never be.
Read [CNet] Full Story » | Written by Sue Walsh for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Software / Applications, Web, Web Browsers A recent post over on the French Apple news site Macgeneration is showing off the purported change log for Safari 5.0, which is currently being rumored for a WWDC announcement. The change log can be read below, but at this point it seems likely to believe. - Safari Reader: Click on the new Reader icon to view articles on the web in a single clutter-free page.
- Improved Performance: Safari 5 executes Javascript up to 25% faster than Safari 4. Better page caching and DNS prefetching speed up browsing.
- Bing Search Option: New Bing search option for Safari’s Search Field, in addition to Google and Yahoo.
- Improved HTML5 support: Safari supports over a dozen new HTML5 features including Geolocation, full screen for HTML5 video, closed caption for HTML5 video, new sectioning elements (article, aside footer, header, hgroup, nav and section), HTML5, AJAX History, EventSource, WebSocket, HTML 5 draggable attribute, HTML 5 forms validation, and HTML 5 Ruby.
- Safari Developer Tools: A new Timeline Panel in the Web Inspector shows how Safari interacts with a web site and identifies areas for optimization. New keyboard shortcuts make it aster to switch between panels.
- Smarter Address Field: The Smart Address Field can now match text against the titles of web pages in History and Bookmarks, as well as any part of their URL.
- Tab Settings: Automatically open new webpages in tabs instead of in separate windows.
- Hardware Acceleration for Windows: Use the power of the computer’s graphics processor to smoothly display media and effects on PC, as well as Mac.
- Search History with Date: A new date indicator in Full History Search shows when web pages were viewed.
- Top Sites/History Button: Switch easily between Top Sites and Full History Search with a new button that appears at the top of each view.
- Private Browsing Icon: A “Private” icon appears in the Smart Address Field when Private Browsing is on. Click on the icon to turn off Private Browsing.
- DNS Prefetching: Safari looks at the addresses of links on web pages and can load those pages faster.
- Improved Page Caching: Safari can add additional types of web pages to the cache so they load quickly.
- XSS Auditor: Safari can filter potentially malicious scripts used in cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
- Improved JavaScript Support: Safari allows web applications that use JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) to run faster and more securely.
Maybe, Safari 5.0 will convince me to give Safari another look. I have been a long term Mac user but never found Safari appealing and have always stuck with Internet Explorer. Just kidding, I have done the typical geek thing and used Firefox and most recently Chrome. Of course, as always you can check out our sister site Appletell for the latest and greatest in Apple related news. Via [TUAW] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Hardware, Peripherals, Mice / Keyboards A new study shows that computer keyboards in triage and registration areas can be more bacteria infected than keyboards in emergency departments. Keep in mind that this study was conducted at Henry Ford Hospital located in Detroit which is by no means one of the cleaner cities out there. Lead author Angela Pugliese said that “...only areas without true patient contact, and likely less frequent hand washing, might benefit from using washable silicone rubber or antibacterial keyboards instead of a standard keyboard." Due to the potential threat of these bacteria to patients, Henry Ford's Information Technology and Infection Control departments have suggested replacing the normal keyboards with washable, silicone rubber models.Here’s what the tests had to show: Seventy-two standard, non-silicone rubber keyboards were swabbed on two different days, six days apart. All keyboard keys, except the function keys, were cultured and analysed for bacteria. Less than 14 percent, or 10 keyboards, were colonized with nine different bacteria. Of the keyboards in non-treatment areas, nearly 32 percent were contaminated, versus less than nine percent in treatment areas.
So the next time you’re thinking about eating food while typing up that report, make sure not to lick your fingers as you might find yourself bed ridden for a week. Via [BioScholar] Full Story » | Written by Tarun Kunwar for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile Motorola Droid users listen up—Android 2.2 Froyo is now available for your updating pleasure. Well, in full disclosure mode, its unofficially available. In other words, if you are brave enough or simply cannot wait any longer then you can hit the “Read” link below and proceed to upgrade your Droid. Otherwise, sit back and wait a little while longer for the official release to come by way of an OTA from Verizon. In the meantime, the one bit you should know about this version of 2.2 for the Droid—there is no Wi-Fi support included. With that, proceed at your own risk and don’t come back here yelling if you end up with a brick for a phone. Read [My Droid World] Via [BGR] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Audio, Headphones  Sony recently launched a new brand of headphones dubbed “PIIQ” (pronounced “peek”) which contains several different models each designed with a different design and look. Targeted for young adults, each PIIQ headphone was designed to represent creativity and self-expression. The five different PIIQ models include the Marqii, Giiq, Triqii, Qlasp, and the Exhale.
The Marqii model is the most expensive, costing $99 and it comes in a pink and black color. It has a “cush feel,” superior sound quality, a locking mechanism to fit comfortably, and a detachable cord to prevent tangling. The next headphone is the Giiq which costs $49.99. This headphone comes in a neon green and black color and the Neodymium magnet helps boost sound quality. The third pair is the Triqii which sells for $29.99 and is available in a yellow color. Some notable features include a tough, impact resistant exterior casing, and a nice bass booster. The fourth is the Qlasp, selling for $24.99, which is black and white earbud. Sony claims they hang in your ears well during your “tricks, flips and whatever.” The last pair under the PIIQ brand name is the Exhale earbuds, and they are the cheapest selling for $14.99. The only notable feature about the Exhale is its sound boosting technology. As of now, the PIIQ headphones are only available online exclusively here. Sony has plans to sell them in authorized retailers at some point in the future. Product [SonyStyle] Editors Note: Sony was also kind enough to send a set of these over for review, so look forward to that in the not to distant future. Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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