Archive for April, 2011

Sony’s Kaz Hirai address PlayStation Network hack at 1AM ET, we’re liveblogging

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Technology

Sony's PlayStation Network has been down for over a week, and it's a royal mess for all involved -- as you've no doubt heard, an external intrusion by unknown hackers compromised the personal information (supposedly including everything but credit card numbers) of potentially tens of thousands of users. This morning, Sony VP Kaz Hirai (formerly of the PlayStation division) will address the world from the company's headquarters in Japan, and our friends at Engadget Japanese are on the scene to bring us first-hand details in just a few minutes. Additionally, there appears to be an official livestream that will begin at 1AM ET, so keep it locked right here and potentially find some video at our source link.

Update: We're hearing that Sony's "goodwill gesture" may not be an incredibly significant one -- affected users can expect a free 30-day subscription to PlayStation Plus and a free software download of some sort, while Qriocity customers will get an extra 30 days of service on the house.

2:00 JST: It's begun -- following a little bit of Mozart, Sony has trotted out three solemn-looking executives. More updates after the break.

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Sony's Kaz Hirai address PlayStation Network hack at 1AM ET, we're liveblogging originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 May 2011 00:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Motorola’s Atrix 4G?

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Technology

Motorola's Atrix 4G may have some serious competition from a performance standpoint, but it's still got one thing going for it over all of the other Android superphones hitting the streets these days: an optional laptop dock. 'Course, it's debatable whether or not said accessory is truly worth paying for, but the phone itself has certainly done its fair share of impressing. You've read our take on Motorola's latest Android whizkid, and now it's your turn to vent. If you had the power necessary to overhaul the Atrix 4G, how would you go about doing so? Would you nix Motoblur altogether? Toss the latest build on Android onboard? Make it available on more carriers? Handle the laptop dock differently? All (sane) opinions are welcome, and comments are open below.

How would you change Motorola's Atrix 4G? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clippy is Back… But As a Game, Which is Still Bad [Bad Ideas]

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Technology

I remember hating it when Clippy popped up for no good reason while working. Now, even after Microsoft officially put him to rest, he's doing it again. Only this time it's in game form. Which is marginally better, I suppose? More »


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Triton 36,000 submarine to plumb ocean’s deepest depths, comes in yellow (video)

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Technology

Richard Branson's not the only one eager to explore that other 70 percent of the world. Triton Submarines has designed a three-passenger sub able to dive 36,000 feet, reaching the deepest part of the world's oceans. And while Sir Richard envisions a spaceship-like craft, Triton's design evokes old school bathyspheres: it's a glass globe. Of course, water pressure poses a serious engineering challenge when you descend seven miles below the surface -- the last manned sub to reach that depth had only a single, small window made of plexiglass. The current design uses borosilicate glass (like those transparent displays we, um, saw through a while back) that actually grows stronger as depth pressure increases; it took eight months of careful heating and cooling to produce. Assuming the glass holds, it will take about 75 minutes to reach the bottom of the ocean. Anyone considering a test run should check out the PR video after the break, showing Triton's other submarines in action.

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Triton 36,000 submarine to plumb ocean's deepest depths, comes in yellow (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Grass-Fed Beef Is the New Performance Enhancing Drug for Athletes [Food]

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Technology

Organic! Local! Grass-fed! Fanned with palm fronds! All those terms used to describe food usually mean diddly squat to me because I'm a simpleton eater. If it tastes good, it is good. But athletes—people who need to care about their body—are starting to get into eating grass-fed beef craze because of the health benefits. More »


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This Week’s Top Downloads [Download Roundup]

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Uncategorized

  • Miren Browses the Web In Hyper Speed on Android (Android)
    There's a bevy of great browsers out there for Android, and it can be hard to see past the big names like Firefox, Opera and Dolphin. Miren stands out from the crowd with its serious speed and minimalistic interface.
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I-O Data’s HDCA-UT3.0K drive offers USB 3.0 and 3TB of storage

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Technology

If you've been on the hunt for the biggest, fastest hard drive around, it seems your options are expanding. I-O Data just introduced the HDCA-UT3.0K external hard drive, which offers USB 3.0 support and 3TB of storage, which, as the company notes, makes it an ideal companion for TVs with a USB recording mode. Struggling to resist the charm of its blue LED and the possibility of owning more storage than you'll ever need? Look for it in mid-May with a price of ¥26,400 ($324).

I-O Data's HDCA-UT3.0K drive offers USB 3.0 and 3TB of storage originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If You’re Worried About Getting Your Bike Stolen, Park It Inside This Bank Vault [Bikes]

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Technology

The Spalding Building in Portland, Oregon is a historic office building that has one of the coolest parking spots for bicycles: an old school bank vault complete with a 16,000 pound door. I'd feel pretty good about putting my bike there. More »


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Save Time Later by Making Decisions Now [Decision Making]

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Uncategorized

Whether you call it analysis paralysis or simple procrastination, there's something to be said for the "shut up and ship" approach to getting things done. Sometimes when you're faced with a dozen options, the best solution is to trust your gut, pick one, and just do something instead of doing nothing. More »


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State Farm app uses iPhone sensors to grade your driving habits, oh joy

Posted by Ry on Apr 30 2011 | Technology

Remember when you took your driving test and and had an inspector second-guessing your every stop, turn, signal and lane choice? State Farm's new Driver Feedback app is like having said individual with you all the time. Simply put, it uses your smartphone's accelerometer and GPS to gauge your acceleration, braking and cornering habits (sound familiar?) and spit out a score, letting you brag to your (parents / significant other / stranger / the family dog) just how safe and secure you are. State Farm claims it doesn't collect any information and won't adjust your insurance rates based on your score, which is a bit of a bummer if you ask us -- wouldn't it be nice if you could earn some cash back for perfecting your heel-toe? Either way, you'll find it for free in the iTunes App Store.

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State Farm app uses iPhone sensors to grade your driving habits, oh joy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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