TiVo's legal team might look at this entire world of covert TiVo operations and think "infringement!" but I can't help but look at all these hacks and the length people go to make a TiVo work where it wasn't designed and appreciate the output of these resourceful bastards. That's some impressive TiVo hacking, HoboTech and OzTiVo, keep on innovating.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
TiVos for Aussies | PVRblog
Hobotech, a company in Australia that takes old Series 1 TiVos, adds networking, and converts them from NTSC to PAL format. They've got their own Guided Setup and their own guide for channels and show times put together by volunteers.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Google Labs with in a Lab Revealed
digg - Lots of New Secret Google Services Uncovered
Accounts created from within sandbox.google.com are not "real" Google Accounts - the subdomain and associated accounts are used for testing new or experimental Google services. I managed to find and add the following services to my "sandbox" Google Account - all of which aren ’t currently available to add to your "real" Google Account.
Accounts created from within sandbox.google.com are not "real" Google Accounts - the subdomain and associated accounts are used for testing new or experimental Google services. I managed to find and add the following services to my "sandbox" Google Account - all of which aren ’t currently available to add to your "real" Google Account.
Opera reveals version 10 vision | CNET News.com
Opera reveals version 10 vision | CNET News.com
Web 2.0 is causing a splash as it stretches the boundaries of what Web sites can do. But in the rush to add features, security has become an afterthought, experts say.
The buzz around the new technology echoes the '90s Internet boom--complete with pricey conferences, plenty of start-ups, and innovative companies like MySpace.com and Writely being snapped up for big bucks. And the sense of deja vu goes even further for some experts. Just as in the early days of desktop software, they say, the development momentum is all about features--and protections are being neglected.
Web 2.0 is causing a splash as it stretches the boundaries of what Web sites can do. But in the rush to add features, security has become an afterthought, experts say.
The buzz around the new technology echoes the '90s Internet boom--complete with pricey conferences, plenty of start-ups, and innovative companies like MySpace.com and Writely being snapped up for big bucks. And the sense of deja vu goes even further for some experts. Just as in the early days of desktop software, they say, the development momentum is all about features--and protections are being neglected.
The security risk in Web 2.0 | CNET News.com
The security risk in Web 2.0 | CNET News.com
Web 2.0 is causing a splash as it stretches the boundaries of what Web sites can do. But in the rush to add features, security has become an afterthought, experts say.
The buzz around the new technology echoes the '90s Internet boom--complete with pricey conferences, plenty of start-ups, and innovative companies like MySpace.com and Writely being snapped up for big bucks. And the sense of deja vu goes even further for some experts. Just as in the early days of desktop software, they say, the development momentum is all about features--and protections are being neglected.
Web 2.0 is causing a splash as it stretches the boundaries of what Web sites can do. But in the rush to add features, security has become an afterthought, experts say.
The buzz around the new technology echoes the '90s Internet boom--complete with pricey conferences, plenty of start-ups, and innovative companies like MySpace.com and Writely being snapped up for big bucks. And the sense of deja vu goes even further for some experts. Just as in the early days of desktop software, they say, the development momentum is all about features--and protections are being neglected.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
From Kazaa to Skype and now The Venice Project
Slashdot | New Video Venture from Skype Creators
"BusinessWeek reports that Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis (creators of Kazaa and Skype) are at work on a new project: 'software for distributing TV shows and other forms of video over the Web.' Calling the work 'The Venice Project,' Zennstrom and Friis have assembled teams of developers to tackle the problem. The developers are already in negotiations with TV networks to use the system. But will Ebay, MSN, Yahoo or Google will have nay plans to purchase this new venture when it goes mainstream??
"BusinessWeek reports that Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis (creators of Kazaa and Skype) are at work on a new project: 'software for distributing TV shows and other forms of video over the Web.' Calling the work 'The Venice Project,' Zennstrom and Friis have assembled teams of developers to tackle the problem. The developers are already in negotiations with TV networks to use the system. But will Ebay, MSN, Yahoo or Google will have nay plans to purchase this new venture when it goes mainstream??
Friday, July 21, 2006
Slashdot | Google Doubles its Profits
Slashdot | Google Doubles its Profits
Google just announced a very strong quarter. The internet search engine said it had net income of $721m, or $2.33 per diluted share, up from $343m a year earlier. Wall Street had expected earnings of $1.94 per share. Earlier this week Yahoo had announced lower than expected earnings.
Google just announced a very strong quarter. The internet search engine said it had net income of $721m, or $2.33 per diluted share, up from $343m a year earlier. Wall Street had expected earnings of $1.94 per share. Earlier this week Yahoo had announced lower than expected earnings.
Slashdot | Apple Reaches 12% Market Share In U.S. Notebooks
Slashdot | Apple Reaches 12% Market Share In U.S. Notebooks: "'Apple's U.S. notebook market share has doubled to 12% after shipping 1.33 million Macs in the quarter. Apple also shipped 8.11 million iPods, topping analyst estimates, for a net income of $472 million. Remember when Apple was dying?' From the article: 'The iPod shipments appeared to calm investors worried that growth in that red-hot business was slowing and Apple's results topped what analysts had said was a conservative forecast. Shares of Apple were down some 24 percent since early May. 'Apple looked good,' said Jane Snorek, technology analyst with First American Funds. 'The PC numbers were great, too.'"
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Slashdot | Google Accessible Search Released
Slashdot | Google Accessible Search Released: "Google today released Accessible Search, a Google Labs product aiming to rank higher pages which are optimized for blind users. Google asks you to adhere to the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines if you want to make sure your pages are accessible (and thus, rank better on Google Accessible Search). I wrote a small tool to compare results of default and accessible results.'" Of couse Google should of have offer this service since day one when google search went out of beta. What took them so long to offer this much needed service??
Yahoo! Music to offer unrestricted MP3s
Slyck Forums - Where File-Sharers Meet
Would you consider paying $1.09 for a single, unrestricted MP3 download that would have absolutely no limitations on its use and could be transferred to any portable audio player or computer?
Would you consider paying $1.09 for a single, unrestricted MP3 download that would have absolutely no limitations on its use and could be transferred to any portable audio player or computer?
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Why watch War Coverage on CNN, FOX News or Local Media. Just tune your Browser to Youtube
YouTube takes viewers to war | News.blog | CNET News.com
As part of a story about what was being shared online by people affected by the war in Israel and Lebanon, cable broadcaster CNN showed three clips that have been posted to YouTube by people witnessing the fighting, said Jennifer Martin, a CNN spokeswoman.
On YouTube, one can find large numbers of clips showing carnage being suffered on both sides of the conflict.
Why watch War Coverage on CNN, FOX News or Local Media. Just tune your Browser to Youtube
YouTube takes viewers to war | News.blog | CNET News.com
As part of a story about what was being shared online by people affected by the war in Israel and Lebanon, cable broadcaster CNN showed three clips that have been posted to YouTube by people witnessing the fighting, said Jennifer Martin, a CNN spokeswoman.
On YouTube, one can find large numbers of clips showing carnage being suffered on both sides of the conflict.
Why watch War Coverage on CNN, FOX News or Local Media. Just tune your Browser to Youtube
YouTube takes viewers to war | News.blog | CNET News.com
As part of a story about what was being shared online by people affected by the war in Israel and Lebanon, cable broadcaster CNN showed three clips that have been posted to YouTube by people witnessing the fighting, said Jennifer Martin, a CNN spokeswoman.
On YouTube, one can find large numbers of clips showing carnage being suffered on both sides of the conflict.
Well here is another reason why to Avoid Shopping at Walmart
Slashdot | Walmart Tries to Emulate MySpace
AdAge, retail behemoth WalMart is trying desperately to target the MySpace demographic with a new, and highly sanitized, site designed to appeal to teens. From the article: "It's a quasi-social-networking site for teens designed to allow them to 'express their individuality,' yet it screens all content, tells parents their kids have joined and forbids users to e-mail one another. Oh, and it calls users 'hubsters' -- a twist on hipsters that proves just how painfully uncool it is to try to be cool."
AdAge, retail behemoth WalMart is trying desperately to target the MySpace demographic with a new, and highly sanitized, site designed to appeal to teens. From the article: "It's a quasi-social-networking site for teens designed to allow them to 'express their individuality,' yet it screens all content, tells parents their kids have joined and forbids users to e-mail one another. Oh, and it calls users 'hubsters' -- a twist on hipsters that proves just how painfully uncool it is to try to be cool."
Sony to launch advanced HD camcorders | CNET News.com
Sony to launch advanced HD camcorders | CNET News.com
Sony will launch two models of high-definition camcorders that record images onto DVD discs and hard disk drives (HDDs), the first camcorder maker to offer such products, the company said on Wednesday.
Sony will release the model that uses 80mm DVD discs on Sept. 10 in Japan, and expects it to sell for about 170,000 yen ($1,450). The HDD model, estimated to retail for around 180,000 yen, is set to hit store shelves on Oct. 10.
Sony will launch two models of high-definition camcorders that record images onto DVD discs and hard disk drives (HDDs), the first camcorder maker to offer such products, the company said on Wednesday.
Sony will release the model that uses 80mm DVD discs on Sept. 10 in Japan, and expects it to sell for about 170,000 yen ($1,450). The HDD model, estimated to retail for around 180,000 yen, is set to hit store shelves on Oct. 10.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Watch out Netflix, Here comes iTunes Movie Rentals!
Slashdot | Apple to Announce iTunes Movie Rentals?
Think Secret is reporting that the next Apple Worldwide Developer's Conference may be the company's platform to announce movie rentals via iTunes. The files would probably have a built-in shutoff timer, or only allow a certain number of viewings."
Think Secret is reporting that the next Apple Worldwide Developer's Conference may be the company's platform to announce movie rentals via iTunes. The files would probably have a built-in shutoff timer, or only allow a certain number of viewings."
digg - Dreamlinux OS-X look liveCD
digg - Dreamlinux OS-X look liveCD
Georgeous XFCE based distro Dreamlinux 2.0. Includes all the apps you'd expect OO, Firefox and more. It's so polished it shines!
Here's some screenshots since the site is being hammered:
http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?release=558&slide=4
Georgeous XFCE based distro Dreamlinux 2.0. Includes all the apps you'd expect OO, Firefox and more. It's so polished it shines!
Here's some screenshots since the site is being hammered:
http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?release=558&slide=4
Here is another Compelling Reason why not to Upgrade to Vista and Switch to REAL OS Like Linux or OS X
Symantec sees an Achilles' heel in Vista | CNET News.com
Some of Microsoft's efforts to make Windows Vista its most stable and secure operating system ever could cause instability and new security flaws, according to a Symantec report.
Researchers at Cupertino, Calif.-based Symantec examined the new networking technology in recent test releases of Vista, Microsoft's next major operating system release, according to the report. They found several security bugs and determined that Vista's networking technology will be less stable, at least in the short run, than Windows XP's, the report said.
Some of Microsoft's efforts to make Windows Vista its most stable and secure operating system ever could cause instability and new security flaws, according to a Symantec report.
Researchers at Cupertino, Calif.-based Symantec examined the new networking technology in recent test releases of Vista, Microsoft's next major operating system release, according to the report. They found several security bugs and determined that Vista's networking technology will be less stable, at least in the short run, than Windows XP's, the report said.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Now will the Karaoke Business will take off since there will be about 1000% songs lyrics to be Published.
Gracenote, music publishers in lyrics deal | Reuters.com
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. digital entertainment company Gracenote on Thursday said it obtained licenses to distribute lyrics as music publishers mulled legal action against Web sites that provide them without authorization.
"When we first approached the publishers with this, they were excited. They thought lyrics had been an untapped resource for them and there's quite a bit of lyrics being taken for free on the Web," Ross Blanchard, Gracenote's vice president of business development, told Reuters in an interview.
Don't touch the Ipod Click wheel while Driving on Highway 17 thru the Santa Cruz Mountains
Slashdot | Integrate iPod with Car or Risk Death: "CNET has talked to Apple about its big plans for the car. Apple say they're keen to save the lives of anyone who risks death by 'reaching into the footwell of his car to retrieve an iPod nano at around 90mph' and anyone who 'considered skipping tracks on his iPod more important than the lives of multiple humans'. Apple are also said to be 'delighted by the efforts of Mac users who retrofit the Mac Mini into cars' and are 'keeping an eye on what these hackers are up to with their Macs.' The writer also pitched his own design ideas to Apple's director of global product marketing, Bob Borchers: 'We suggested to Borchers that Apple should allow drivers to use their car steering wheel as a giant Clickwheel interface, so that you can change tracks by changing lanes. Borchers foresaw certain safety problems with such a device and rejected the concept.'"
Slashdot | VoIP Calls Double In Quality
Slashdot | VoIP Calls Double In Quality
Newsforge and LinuxPR
FreeSWITCH, an open source soft-switch and IVR platform, have announced that they can support 16khz audio calls thus doubling the potential voice quality. They have had sucessful tests with a conference bridge, a pass-through SIP call and an IVR that reads RSS news feeds with the Cepstral Text-To-Speech Engine. So 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound is on the way to Voip Calls in the near Future??
Newsforge and LinuxPR
FreeSWITCH, an open source soft-switch and IVR platform, have announced that they can support 16khz audio calls thus doubling the potential voice quality. They have had sucessful tests with a conference bridge, a pass-through SIP call and an IVR that reads RSS news feeds with the Cepstral Text-To-Speech Engine. So 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound is on the way to Voip Calls in the near Future??
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