| Source: pcmag |
by maximum3d on Mon Dec 09 2002 |
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Wireless Electricity Becomes a Reality
During a mid-day press conference in chilly New York City, MobileWise showed off a handful of functioning prototype powerbases and retrofitted mobile devices that all use the company's new MobileWise chipset and enable "Wire-Free" electric power. One chip, the tiny Adapter Controller, goes inside the mobile device and the other, the Contact Controller, gets built into the power base station. These power bases, which were shown in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors, are each covered in an array of gold-plated contacts. The retrofitted mobile devices also have a pair of contracts. With properly configured handheld devices, the bases can, according to company CEO Andy Goren, change any flat surface into a charging/power station.
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| Source: c|net |
by maximum3d on Mon Dec 09 2002 |
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Macworld Expo/Tokyo canceled
The show's producer, IDG World Expo Japan, has decided to cancel next year's show. In an e-mail, parent company IDG blamed the cancellation on a lack of interest from exhibitors.
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| Source: infosync |
by maximum3d on Mon Dec 09 2002 |
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Instant photography coming up
If you're the proud owner of a camera phone, you'll most likely be acutely aware of the fact that such devices have very limited memory capabilities. Most carriers offer some sort of online storage solution for users to store their pictures in when the built-in memory runs out - but now there's a way to store pictures in a more tangible manner, thanks to Totalmass' new Longstreet solution. To be deployed in early 2003 by MangoFoto, a subsidiary of San Fransisco based Totalmass, the Longstreet solution has been developed by Totalmass to allow owners of camera phones to wirelessly transmit pictures to have these printed on good, old-fashioned paper.
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| Source: zdnet |
by maximum3d on Mon Dec 09 2002 |
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Security hole exposes Tower Records
The glitch allowed anyone to peruse Tower Records' Web site to view its database of customer orders dating from 1996 through this week, including home and e-mail addresses, phone numbers and what music or video products were purchased. More than 3 million such records were exposed.
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| Source: reuters |
by maximum3d on Mon Dec 09 2002 |
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$199 PC with No Windows, No Intel Inside
By dropping software from Microsoft and avoiding "Intel inside," retailer Wal-Mart Stores is offering a $199 computer it says is a hot seller on its Web site, attracting novices looking for a way onto the Internet as well as high-end users wanting a second box.
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| Source: PGP Corp |
by maximum3d on Wed Dec 04 2002 |
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PGP 8.0 Final
PGP Freeware is a single-user product that includes the same core PGP Mail software that can be found in our PGP Personal, Desktop, and Enterprise packages. PGP Freeware allows you to encrypt files as well as the contents of the clipboard, and also provides the ability to create and manage PGP keys. PGP Freeware does not include any plug-ins for integration with electronic mail or instant messaging clients, nor does it include PGP Disk.
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| Source: Microsoft |
by maximum3d on Wed Dec 04 2002 |
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Outlook 2002 Dec4 Update
The Outlook 2002 Update: December 4, 2002 offers the highest levels of stability and security available for Microsoft OutlookR 2002. This update fixes an instability problem introduced in Office XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) that affects Outlook POP3 / SMTP clients. This update also fixes a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to send a malformed message which would make the user's Outlook session unresponsive.
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| Source: Macromedia |
by maximum3d on Wed Dec 04 2002 |
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Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 6.1 Update
Dreamweaver MX version 6.1 includes performance improvements and enables collaboration with Macromedia Contribute. In addition, several outstanding issues discovered since the release of Dreamweaver MX have been addressed in this version. (download 15.5MB)
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| Source: Xentex |
by maximum3d on Wed Dec 04 2002 |
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The Flip-Pad Voyager
The Flip-Pad Voyager is the next step in the evolution of the computer. The revolutionary quad - fold design is the ultimate convergence of the latopand desktop. The Flip-Paf's unique dual portrait displays and vast workspace combine in a portable folding form factor. This architecture allows for faster, easier multitasking, exchange information better ( rotating screen for interactive presentations), and actually enjoy our work (comfortable, stylish design). Specifications: AMD Mobile Athlon 1.2-1.6GHz, 512MB SDRAM, 40GB Disk, Video Dual 13.3" TFT, 1536 x 1024 total resolution, 16 MB video memory etc.) Bottom Line $4995.00 USD... Pricey
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| Source: interactivemediacorp |
by maximum3d on Wed Dec 04 2002 |
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Kanguru MP3 USB player
Interactive Media Corporation today announced its ultra miniature Kanguru Micro MP3 USB player with built-in flash memory. The device supports USB1.1, weighs just 46 g and has 92x30.4x26 mm dimensions. It also features the built-in NAND memory and the 500 mA rechargeable battery (up to 6 hours of operation). Capable of resisting 1000G shock, the player can have 64Mb, 128Mb, and 256Mb capacities. It's interesting that it doesn't require drivers for Windows 2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 8.6+, Linux 2.4.0, they are necessary for Windows 98/98SE only. Besides storing and playing music, Kanguru Micro MP3 can also be used as a usual flash trinket. 64Mb Kanguru Micro MP3 costs $99.95, 128Mb and 256Mb versions - $139.95 and $199.95, respectively.
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