Article Archive for September 2007

DFC Intelligence: Playstation 3 to own game sales charts by 2012
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

Playstation 3 to own game sales charts by 2012While the Nintendo Wii currently owns the gaming industry, many have debated whether or not its success will last into the future. Well, if you're a betting (wo)man, DFC Intelligence wants to let you know where to place your bets.

New Gmail vulnerability exposed
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

New Gmail vulnerability exposedA new vulnerability in Google's popular Gmail web based email service has been discovered.  The proof of concept vulnerability allows a malicious website to add a filter to any Gmail account and forward that to a third party site.

Why the iPod touch isn’t expensive
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

Why the iPod touch isn't expensive When Steve Jobs announced the iPod touch there was thunderous applause for the 8GB version at $299 but when he mentioned that the 16GB version would be $399, the applause died down and I’m pretty sure you could hear crickets chirping.  It seems that people thought $399 was a bit expensive for a 16GB flash player with the multitouch interface but taking a look to the past, it really isn’t.

Microsoft updates Live Search, promises richer and deeper results
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

Microsoft updates Live Search promises richer and deeper results Microsoft has just announced major updates of its Live Search portal with a promise that it now gives users richer and deeper results. Boasting of an improved core search technology and deeper advancement in the vertical search areas of entertainment, shopping, local and health, Microsoft is hoping to catch up with rival search engines, Google and Yahoo, in the race to dominate the search engine industry.

Microsoft extends XP sales due to demand, Vista failures
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

Microsoft extends XP sales due to demand, Vista failuresVista suffers another blow from its predecessor, Windows XP, as days after Microsoft offered XP downgrade option for Vista users, the company announced today that it will extend selling XP until the end of June 2008.

Disney closes mobile service, changes wireless strategy
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

Disney closes mobile service, changes wireless strategyWalt Disney has announced that it would stop its US based mobile virtual network (MVNO) phone service at the end of the year and will instead explore a new business model to offer its wireless content and services through a partnership with a major US carrier.

Virtual Shield comes to Chicago: Homeland Security or Big Brother?
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

homeland security or big brother? A new project outlined as "one of the most advanced city-wide intelligent security systems ever conceived" is underway in the windy city, Chicago, IL. The Operation is known as "Virtual Shield" which will be one of the world's largest video security deployments upon completion. Think you know Big Brother? Just wait.

iPod Touch firmware update fixes LCD issues
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

iPod Touch firmware update fixes LCD issuesWhile many considered the LCD issues plaguing some iPod Touch units a hardware issue, Apple just released a firmware update for the device that appears to fix the problem.

iPhone update adds MP3 and WAV email attachment support
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on September 28, 2007

iPhone update adds MP3 and WAV email attachment supportApparently, today’s iPhone update isn’t all bad. Users are reporting unannounced (good) changes in their handsets despite the disabling of hacks (for now).

One of the first discoveries comes from The Boy Genius, who reports that the iPhone can now play MP3 and WAV files attached to emails.

Halo 3: Why I will never pre-order from Gamestop again
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on September 27, 2007

Why I will never pre-order from Gamestop againLike any other good, upstanding Halo playing citizen, I pre-ordered Halo 3. I chose Gamestop because, well, I was at the mall, I walked into the store, and a store rep convinced me to reserve it. This was a terrible mistake, and, by the time I finally got Halo 3 into my hands, all I wanted to do was go home and sleep.

College: A Mac survival guide (pt IV)
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on September 27, 2007

A Mac survival guide (pt IV)Your semester is fully into swing, you’re frittering away your free time and study time on Facebook, IM, and the local bar scene, and you’re probably ready for the next installment of the series designed to help you collegiates take full advantage of your Mac. Below are some intermediate tips and tricks for you Mac users that might come in handy.

iPhone Firmware Update Apparently Disabling Hacked Units
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on September 27, 2007

iPhone Firmware Update Apparently Disabling Hacked Units Apple warned us this may happen, and it seems the nightmare of iPhone SIM hackers everywhere is coming true.

The new iPhone firmware (version 1.1.1) went live today, and while it brought new features with it, it also appears to have brought with it death to all those freshly hacked units to boot.

How Google Maps Can Cause a Building to Change
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on September 27, 2007

How Google Maps Can Cause a Building to Change It appears that one man's boredom playing with Google Maps can end up costing tax payers over a half-a-million dollars in landscaping costs.

Microsoft touts Vista compatible ‘media extenders’
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on September 27, 2007

Microsoft touts Vista compatible ‘media extenders’Microsoft has disclosed that in the coming holiday season TV sets may be used to view movies and Internet videos stored on computer running Windows Vista.

The company together with its hardware partners is planning to release this holiday season several “media extenders” that would bridge TV set and Vista computers.

Gateway All-In-One Seems To Be iMac's Distant Cousin
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on September 27, 2007

Gateway All-In-One Seems To Be iMac's Distant Cousin Gateway unveiled their all-in-one PC desktop, named The One, and there are several odd occurrences of déjà vu when you look at it.

 Seeming to have taken several cues from the newest iteration of Apple's iMac, the Gateway all-in-one system is a departure from the norm for the flailing computer maker.