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Senator Asks Apple About Location-Tracking Issues as Experts Weigh In
Senator Asks Apple About Location-Tracking Issues as Experts Weigh In
With much publicity about yesterday's iOS location-tracking issue, a number of voices have already weighed in to provide additional perspective on exactly what is happening with respect to user privacy.
As noted by Ars Technica, U.S. Senator Al Franken sent a letter (PDF) to Apple CEO Steve Jobs yesterday asking for more detail on how consumers' information is being used and why it is not encrypted.
Anyone who finds a lost or stolen iPhone or iPad or who has access to any computer used to sync one of these devices could easily download and map out a customer's precise movements for months at a time. It is also entirely conceivable that malicious persons may create viruses to access this data from customers' iPhones, iPads, and desktop and laptop computers. There are numerous ways in which this information could be abused by criminals and bad actors.
A number of observers have pointed out that Apple did respond to location-tracking concerns last July, noting that such information could be collected, batched, and sent to Apple to assist with generating and refining its database of cellular and Wi-Fi access points for providing location services. Location tracking is also used to aid in targeting iAds to customers based on their geographic region, although this information is not passed on to advertisers.
We mentioned in our initial report that knowledge of this "consolidated.db" file containing the timestamped location information was not new, having been used by forensic analysts associated with law enforcement seeking to determine the whereabouts of a given device (and presumably the person associated with that device) at a given time. One of the people primarily responsible for developing those forensic tools, Alex Levinson, has weighed in on the developments, specifically taking issue with several of yesterday's claims.
While forensics isn't in the forefront of technology headlines these days, that doesn't mean critical research isn't being done surrounding areas such as mobile devices. I have no problem with what Mr. Warden and Mr. Allan have created or presented on, but I do take issue with them making erroneous claims and not citing previously published work. I'm all for creative development and research, as long as it's honest.
For example, while Apple has noted in the past that it does collect information for specific purposes, it does so anonymously. Consequently, Levinson notes that claims that Apple is gathering information about user locations are overblown. Levinson also notes that the database of locations in iOS is neither hidden nor new as presented in yesterday's report, reporting that the file had existed in earlier versions of iOS as "h-cells.plist" but changed names and locations with iOS 4 in order to support background location services employed as part of the new multitasking features of iOS.
Finally, Levinson points to his own work, including contributions to a textbook describing exactly what the various database files are and how they are used. Levinson also developed and is continuing to work in his capacity as lead engineer Katana Forensics on Lantern, software for forensic professionals assisting them with pulling information from such files.
With much publicity about yesterday's iOS location-tracking issue, a number of voices have already weighed in to provide additional perspective on exactly what is happening with respect to user privacy.
As noted by Ars Technica, U.S. Senator Al Franken sent a letter (PDF) to Apple CEO Steve Jobs yesterday asking for more detail on how consumers' information is being used and why it is not encrypted.
Anyone who finds a lost or stolen iPhone or iPad or who has access to any computer used to sync one of these devices could easily download and map out a customer's precise movements for months at a time. It is also entirely conceivable that malicious persons may create viruses to access this data from customers' iPhones, iPads, and desktop and laptop computers. There are numerous ways in which this information could be abused by criminals and bad actors.
A number of observers have pointed out that Apple did respond to location-tracking concerns last July, noting that such information could be collected, batched, and sent to Apple to assist with generating and refining its database of cellular and Wi-Fi access points for providing location services. Location tracking is also used to aid in targeting iAds to customers based on their geographic region, although this information is not passed on to advertisers.
We mentioned in our initial report that knowledge of this "consolidated.db" file containing the timestamped location information was not new, having been used by forensic analysts associated with law enforcement seeking to determine the whereabouts of a given device (and presumably the person associated with that device) at a given time. One of the people primarily responsible for developing those forensic tools, Alex Levinson, has weighed in on the developments, specifically taking issue with several of yesterday's claims.
While forensics isn't in the forefront of technology headlines these days, that doesn't mean critical research isn't being done surrounding areas such as mobile devices. I have no problem with what Mr. Warden and Mr. Allan have created or presented on, but I do take issue with them making erroneous claims and not citing previously published work. I'm all for creative development and research, as long as it's honest.
For example, while Apple has noted in the past that it does collect information for specific purposes, it does so anonymously. Consequently, Levinson notes that claims that Apple is gathering information about user locations are overblown. Levinson also notes that the database of locations in iOS is neither hidden nor new as presented in yesterday's report, reporting that the file had existed in earlier versions of iOS as "h-cells.plist" but changed names and locations with iOS 4 in order to support background location services employed as part of the new multitasking features of iOS.
Finally, Levinson points to his own work, including contributions to a textbook describing exactly what the various database files are and how they are used. Levinson also developed and is continuing to work in his capacity as lead engineer Katana Forensics on Lantern, software for forensic professionals assisting them with pulling information from such files.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Dr Philip Nitschke shocks world with euthanasia video shown to teenage school students Read more: http://www.news.com.au/world/dr-philip-nitschke-sh
Dr Philip Nitschke shocks world with euthanasia video shown to teenage school students
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/world/dr-philip-nitschke-shocks-world-with-euthanasia-video-shown-to-teenage-school-students/story-e6frfkyi-1226040115442#ixzz1JedSVHRD
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/world/dr-philip-nitschke-shocks-world-with-euthanasia-video-shown-to-teenage-school-students/story-e6frfkyi-1226040115442#ixzz1JedSVHRD
NAB restores computer glitch
NAB restores computer glitch
MILLIONS of National Australia Bank customers should finally be able to access money that was not available to them because of a computer glitch.
NAB alerted customers yesterday via Twitter messages and on its internet banking website that delays in the processing of payrolls and other transactions had occurred, resulting in some account balances not being up to date.
Commonwealth Bank (CBA), ANZ Banking Group, Westpac Banking Corporation, HSBC Australia and Suncorp Group customers were also affected.
This morning NAB said a computer glitch that prevented customers from withdrawing money from their accounts had been fixed, and that more than 130 banks would be opened today to assist customers who had been affected.
"We recognise and regret the inconvenience this delay may have caused for some customers," an NAB spokeswoman said in a statement.
"In recognition of this a number of NAB branches around Australia will be open today, we have increased staffing levels in NAB customer contact centres, and NAB business bankers will be available throughout the weekend."
In addition to opening bank doors on Saturday, NAB says customers experiencing difficulties can contact the bank on 13 22 65.
Page 2 of 2
Failed again: Millions of NAB customers are without access to their pays after the bank's second major meltdown in less than six months. The National is working to fix the problem.
NAB says it has begun processing the accounts of millions of customers left without their pay by a crash.
The National will also open 100 banks today to assist customers it has failed to credit.
A bank spokeswoman said on Friday the fault that crashed its payments system had been identified and that customers of other banks whose accounts had been affected should also be restored overnight.
NAB's ATM network is still working and cash can be withdrawn from NAB accounts but many payroll and other transactions had not been processed as of last night.
Earlier on Friday, NAB alerted customers that delays in transaction processing had occurred and some customers' account balances may not be up to date.
Centrelink received calls from customers advising they had not received their scheduled payments.
According to a Bank of Queensland (BOQ) internal email to staff, NAB advised all financial institutions of technical difficulties.
Transactions to and from NAB accounts had not been processed and NAB was unable to confirm when the transactions would be updated, BOQ told its employees.
Commonwealth Bank (CBA), ANZ Banking Group, Westpac Banking Corporation, HSBC Australia and Suncorp Group confirmed their customers had been affected and they were working with NAB to fix the fault.
Delays in the processing of payrolls had occurred, with employees who banked with NAB not receiving their scheduled payments, the banks said.
NAB released a statement shortly after 7pm (AEST) which said it would have additional staff in its Customer Contact Centre over the weekend to answer customer queries.
"For affected business bank customers, our bankers will be available over the weekend to respond to customer inquiries.
"Business bankers will be available in NAB branches which are opening extended hours. Our contact centres will also open over the weekend."
The spokeswoman was unable to say how many of the delayed transactions would be completed overnight but said affected customers could check their accounts via ATMs or the internet from Friday evening.
NAB's payments glitch is its second in five months to spread across the Australian banking system and comes after NAB advised internet banking customers to expect delays on payments and bills during the Easter weekend.
An IT fault with NAB's payment processing system caused havoc last November when NAB was unable to process transactions, including EFTPOS and ATM transactions, for more than a week.
NAB's IT woes went global in 2005 when an IT upgrade for its two UK units resulted in the miscalculation of interest charges for customers with tracker and variable rate mortgages.
The NAB-owned Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks caused outrage amongst customers last year when they demanded customers make up the difference if they were undercharged.
NAB said in July that some of its UK customers would be offered refunds.
HSBC's local unit uses NAB to process its transactions in Australia.
An HSBC Australia spokesman declined to comment on whether HSBC would now review its processing arrangements as a result of glitch.
MILLIONS of National Australia Bank customers should finally be able to access money that was not available to them because of a computer glitch.
NAB alerted customers yesterday via Twitter messages and on its internet banking website that delays in the processing of payrolls and other transactions had occurred, resulting in some account balances not being up to date.
Commonwealth Bank (CBA), ANZ Banking Group, Westpac Banking Corporation, HSBC Australia and Suncorp Group customers were also affected.
This morning NAB said a computer glitch that prevented customers from withdrawing money from their accounts had been fixed, and that more than 130 banks would be opened today to assist customers who had been affected.
"We recognise and regret the inconvenience this delay may have caused for some customers," an NAB spokeswoman said in a statement.
"In recognition of this a number of NAB branches around Australia will be open today, we have increased staffing levels in NAB customer contact centres, and NAB business bankers will be available throughout the weekend."
In addition to opening bank doors on Saturday, NAB says customers experiencing difficulties can contact the bank on 13 22 65.
Page 2 of 2
Failed again: Millions of NAB customers are without access to their pays after the bank's second major meltdown in less than six months. The National is working to fix the problem.
NAB says it has begun processing the accounts of millions of customers left without their pay by a crash.
The National will also open 100 banks today to assist customers it has failed to credit.
A bank spokeswoman said on Friday the fault that crashed its payments system had been identified and that customers of other banks whose accounts had been affected should also be restored overnight.
NAB's ATM network is still working and cash can be withdrawn from NAB accounts but many payroll and other transactions had not been processed as of last night.
Earlier on Friday, NAB alerted customers that delays in transaction processing had occurred and some customers' account balances may not be up to date.
Centrelink received calls from customers advising they had not received their scheduled payments.
According to a Bank of Queensland (BOQ) internal email to staff, NAB advised all financial institutions of technical difficulties.
Transactions to and from NAB accounts had not been processed and NAB was unable to confirm when the transactions would be updated, BOQ told its employees.
Commonwealth Bank (CBA), ANZ Banking Group, Westpac Banking Corporation, HSBC Australia and Suncorp Group confirmed their customers had been affected and they were working with NAB to fix the fault.
Delays in the processing of payrolls had occurred, with employees who banked with NAB not receiving their scheduled payments, the banks said.
NAB released a statement shortly after 7pm (AEST) which said it would have additional staff in its Customer Contact Centre over the weekend to answer customer queries.
"For affected business bank customers, our bankers will be available over the weekend to respond to customer inquiries.
"Business bankers will be available in NAB branches which are opening extended hours. Our contact centres will also open over the weekend."
The spokeswoman was unable to say how many of the delayed transactions would be completed overnight but said affected customers could check their accounts via ATMs or the internet from Friday evening.
NAB's payments glitch is its second in five months to spread across the Australian banking system and comes after NAB advised internet banking customers to expect delays on payments and bills during the Easter weekend.
An IT fault with NAB's payment processing system caused havoc last November when NAB was unable to process transactions, including EFTPOS and ATM transactions, for more than a week.
NAB's IT woes went global in 2005 when an IT upgrade for its two UK units resulted in the miscalculation of interest charges for customers with tracker and variable rate mortgages.
The NAB-owned Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks caused outrage amongst customers last year when they demanded customers make up the difference if they were undercharged.
NAB said in July that some of its UK customers would be offered refunds.
HSBC's local unit uses NAB to process its transactions in Australia.
An HSBC Australia spokesman declined to comment on whether HSBC would now review its processing arrangements as a result of glitch.
Monday, April 11, 2011
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Apple AirPlay Private Key Exposed, Opening Door to AirPort Express Emulators
Yesterday, 4:39 PM
Developer James Laird has reverse engineered the Airport Express private key and published an open source AirPort Express emulator called Shareport.
This program emulates an Airport Express for the purpose of streaming music f...
Read more…
Adobe Introduces Photoshop Touch SDK and 3 iPad Apps for Photoshop
Yesterday, 3:42 PM
Alongside Creative Suite 5.5, Adobe has also announced the Photoshop Touch Software Development Kit that allows developers to create mobile and tablet applications that interact with Adobe Photoshop CS5.
As an example, Adobe h... Read more…
Adobe Introduces Creative Suite 5.5, Subscription Editions
Yesterday, 3:33 PM
Adobe has introduced Creative Suite 5.5 with substantial upgrades to InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Also included is a new SDK for Photoshop CS5. This release is new strategy for Adobe which targ... Read more…
Apple Exploring Carbon-Fiber Enclosures for Future Devices
Yesterday, 2:50 PM
"Carbon Fiber" decal on MacBook Pro
Apple has long been rumored to be experimenting with carbon-fiber enclosures for their future laptops and iOS devices. The benefits of carbon fiber over traditional materials has included high tens... Read more…
Steve Jobs Authorized Biography Coming in 2012
Yesterday, 10:52 AM
ABC News reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has agreed to participate in a book about his life.
Simon & Schuster announced Sunday that Walter Isaacson's "iSteve: The Book of Jobs" will be published in early 2012. Isaacson has b...
Read more…
Next Final Cut Pro at NAB Next Week? Due Spring 2011, Some More Hints
Sunday, 3:08 PM
Apple is rumored to be launching a dramatic new version of Final Cut Pro next week during NAB. The rumored venue for the launch is, surprisingly enough, a Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet on April 12th. The early rumors claimed that seve... Read more…
Apple Poaching Gaming PR Execs from Activision and Nintendo
Saturday, 1:09 PM
MCV reports that Apple has poached two major public relations executives from Nintendo and Activision, respectively. (via MacNN)
Apple has poached not one but two of the games industry's best PR execs - with Activision's Nick ...
Read more…
Apple Investigating Verizon iPad 3G Connectivity Issue
Saturday, 11:56 AM
Apple is investigating an issue that seems to be affecting Verizon 3G iPad 2 owners.
The Apple Support Discussion boards list five pages discussing the problem. Wi-Fi functions work well enough, but 3G connections either take ...
Read more…
Best Buy Not in Trouble with Apple? Holding iPad 2 Stock for 'Upcoming Promotion'
Saturday, 3:38 AM
While it seems reports that Best Buy was holding iPad 2 stock were true, it was apparently not due to a contract dispute with Apple. Best Buy released this statement to BGR:
"Best Buy continues to receive iPad 2 inventory fro...
Read more…
Time Warner Cable Goes to Court for iPad App Content Rights
Saturday, 1:40 AM
Engadget reports that Time Warner Cable has taken Viacom to court to ask for declaratory judgement over the usage of cable content.
Time Warner Cable announced this afternoon it has filed a request in the United States Distric...
Read more…
Apple Exploring E-Ink/Video Hybrid Displays for iPhone?
Saturday, 12:56 AM
The other interesting patent application coming out of Apple yesterday was one of a hybrid e-Paper/Video iOS display.
Apple's second patent surprise of the day is all about Apple devising a next generation iPhone that would ...
Read more…
Apple Pulling iPad 2 from Best Buy?
Friday, 1:16 PM
CrunchGear reports that BestBuy may have stepped into some trouble with Apple due its handling of iPad 2 sales:
A reader who works at Best Buy just told us that there's been a bit of a mis...
Read more…
Valve Software Teases with New Image Leaks
Friday, 1:01 PM
Valve Software has sent out teaser images to a least some of the Mac media with very little other information. The emails came from Valve's co-founder Gabe Newell. MacRumors received the following image tonight:
"sorbet coop... Read more…
Atari's Greatest Hits for iPhone, iPad, and iCade?
Friday, 2:52 AM
Atari has released a new emulator for the iPhone and iPad called Atari's Greatest Hits [iTunes]. The free universal download comes with Pong and also offers a selection of 100 classic Atari arcade and 2600 console games for in-app purchase. The ful... Read more…
Apple Buys Up Touch Panels Delaying RIM's Tablet Release
Friday, 12:27 AM
DigiTimes reports that RIM's PlayBook tablet PC is set to launch on April 19th, but that this date was a month behind the original target date. Besides ongoing software testing, RIM was also unable to procure enough touch panels since "Appl... Read more…
Apple Exploring Smart Bezel with Illuminated Buttons
Friday, 12:10 AM
PatentlyApple reveals a new Apple patent application which details how the iPhone might get a new "smart bezel" which offers the ability to display additional indicators in the device's border.
Apple intends to introduce a met...
Read more…
Apple Expanding iPad 2 Retail Presence to Toys R' Us?
Thursday, 11:42 PM
ModMyI claims that Toys R' Us will begin selling the iPad 2 next month.
And there's photographic evidence to back up the claim. Obtained during an employee training session, the pic clearly illustrates the iPad 2 presented in...
Read more…
iOS 4.3.2 Due in Next Two Weeks?
Thursday, 11:13 PM
BGR claims that Apple is already working on another 4.3.x release that is due in the next two weeks.
It’s said to include a few enhancements, address security issues, and it will also fix several bugs that have affected users...
Read more…
Motorola Xoom Tablet Sales: Approximately 100,000 Units So Far?
Thursday, 4:20 AM
Business Insider reports on a research note from Deutsche Bank estimating sales of Motorola's Android-based Xoom tablet at only about 100,000 units since its late February launch, based on Android developer statistics showing that only 0.2% of Androi... Read more…
Apple Locks in 12 Petabytes of iTunes Video Content Storage?
Thursday, 2:39 AM
StorageNewsletter.com reports (via AppleInsider) that Apple has placed a massive order with Isilon Systems for up to 12 petabytes of storage to support iTunes video offerings.
Apple ordere...
Read more…
Office for Mac 2011 SP1 Coming Next Week With Outlook Sync Support
Thursday, 1:46 AM
The Loop reports that Microsoft is preparing to release Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 sometime next week, bringing a number of fixes, enhancements and new features to the company's flagship productivity suite. The most significant new f... Read more…
Intel Launching Next Generation MacBook Air Processors
Thursday, 1:03 AM
As reported by Fudzilla and HardMac, Intel is about to launch its next generation Sandy Bridge ultra low voltage CPUs suitable for the MacBook Air.
Due to the MacBook Air's thin form factor, it has required the use of particula... Read more…
Apple's Suppliers Ship Roughly 2.5 Million iPad 2s in March?
Wednesday, 11:36 PM
According to DigiTimes, Apple's manufacturing partners provided the company with approximately 2.4-2.6 million iPad 2 units during the month of March, with most of those presumably having made it through to customer's hands given the tight su... Read more…
Apple to Introduce New Final Cut Pro on April 12th?
Wednesday, 7:43 AM
ProVideoCoalition claims to have heard rumors that Apple is planning to use the Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet to announce the next version of Final Cut Pro.
Philip Bloom just confirmed with me that Canon has canceled his...
Read more…
Apple Dock Connector to Support DisplayPort, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt?
Wednesday, 7:42 AM
PatentlyApple reveals a new patent granted to Apple from the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent describes what appears to be a new dock connector that can support both DisplayPort/USB 3.0.
Apple has been granted a po...
Read more…
Apple Releases 'iAd Gallery' App
Wednesday, 5:59 AM
Apple has released a new app today called iAd Gallery. The app simply features a gallery of iAd campaigns:
The iAd Gallery is a celebration of advertising, featuring iAd campaigns from some of the world's best brands and thei...
Read more…
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Apple AirPlay Private Key Exposed, Opening Door to AirPort Express Emulators
Yesterday, 4:39 PM
Developer James Laird has reverse engineered the Airport Express private key and published an open source AirPort Express emulator called Shareport.
This program emulates an Airport Express for the purpose of streaming music f...
Read more…
Adobe Introduces Photoshop Touch SDK and 3 iPad Apps for Photoshop
Yesterday, 3:42 PM
Alongside Creative Suite 5.5, Adobe has also announced the Photoshop Touch Software Development Kit that allows developers to create mobile and tablet applications that interact with Adobe Photoshop CS5.
As an example, Adobe h... Read more…
Adobe Introduces Creative Suite 5.5, Subscription Editions
Yesterday, 3:33 PM
Adobe has introduced Creative Suite 5.5 with substantial upgrades to InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Also included is a new SDK for Photoshop CS5. This release is new strategy for Adobe which targ... Read more…
Apple Exploring Carbon-Fiber Enclosures for Future Devices
Yesterday, 2:50 PM
"Carbon Fiber" decal on MacBook Pro
Apple has long been rumored to be experimenting with carbon-fiber enclosures for their future laptops and iOS devices. The benefits of carbon fiber over traditional materials has included high tens... Read more…
Steve Jobs Authorized Biography Coming in 2012
Yesterday, 10:52 AM
ABC News reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has agreed to participate in a book about his life.
Simon & Schuster announced Sunday that Walter Isaacson's "iSteve: The Book of Jobs" will be published in early 2012. Isaacson has b...
Read more…
Next Final Cut Pro at NAB Next Week? Due Spring 2011, Some More Hints
Sunday, 3:08 PM
Apple is rumored to be launching a dramatic new version of Final Cut Pro next week during NAB. The rumored venue for the launch is, surprisingly enough, a Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet on April 12th. The early rumors claimed that seve... Read more…
Apple Poaching Gaming PR Execs from Activision and Nintendo
Saturday, 1:09 PM
MCV reports that Apple has poached two major public relations executives from Nintendo and Activision, respectively. (via MacNN)
Apple has poached not one but two of the games industry's best PR execs - with Activision's Nick ...
Read more…
Apple Investigating Verizon iPad 3G Connectivity Issue
Saturday, 11:56 AM
Apple is investigating an issue that seems to be affecting Verizon 3G iPad 2 owners.
The Apple Support Discussion boards list five pages discussing the problem. Wi-Fi functions work well enough, but 3G connections either take ...
Read more…
Best Buy Not in Trouble with Apple? Holding iPad 2 Stock for 'Upcoming Promotion'
Saturday, 3:38 AM
While it seems reports that Best Buy was holding iPad 2 stock were true, it was apparently not due to a contract dispute with Apple. Best Buy released this statement to BGR:
"Best Buy continues to receive iPad 2 inventory fro...
Read more…
Time Warner Cable Goes to Court for iPad App Content Rights
Saturday, 1:40 AM
Engadget reports that Time Warner Cable has taken Viacom to court to ask for declaratory judgement over the usage of cable content.
Time Warner Cable announced this afternoon it has filed a request in the United States Distric...
Read more…
Apple Exploring E-Ink/Video Hybrid Displays for iPhone?
Saturday, 12:56 AM
The other interesting patent application coming out of Apple yesterday was one of a hybrid e-Paper/Video iOS display.
Apple's second patent surprise of the day is all about Apple devising a next generation iPhone that would ...
Read more…
Apple Pulling iPad 2 from Best Buy?
Friday, 1:16 PM
CrunchGear reports that BestBuy may have stepped into some trouble with Apple due its handling of iPad 2 sales:
A reader who works at Best Buy just told us that there's been a bit of a mis...
Read more…
Valve Software Teases with New Image Leaks
Friday, 1:01 PM
Valve Software has sent out teaser images to a least some of the Mac media with very little other information. The emails came from Valve's co-founder Gabe Newell. MacRumors received the following image tonight:
"sorbet coop... Read more…
Atari's Greatest Hits for iPhone, iPad, and iCade?
Friday, 2:52 AM
Atari has released a new emulator for the iPhone and iPad called Atari's Greatest Hits [iTunes]. The free universal download comes with Pong and also offers a selection of 100 classic Atari arcade and 2600 console games for in-app purchase. The ful... Read more…
Apple Buys Up Touch Panels Delaying RIM's Tablet Release
Friday, 12:27 AM
DigiTimes reports that RIM's PlayBook tablet PC is set to launch on April 19th, but that this date was a month behind the original target date. Besides ongoing software testing, RIM was also unable to procure enough touch panels since "Appl... Read more…
Apple Exploring Smart Bezel with Illuminated Buttons
Friday, 12:10 AM
PatentlyApple reveals a new Apple patent application which details how the iPhone might get a new "smart bezel" which offers the ability to display additional indicators in the device's border.
Apple intends to introduce a met...
Read more…
Apple Expanding iPad 2 Retail Presence to Toys R' Us?
Thursday, 11:42 PM
ModMyI claims that Toys R' Us will begin selling the iPad 2 next month.
And there's photographic evidence to back up the claim. Obtained during an employee training session, the pic clearly illustrates the iPad 2 presented in...
Read more…
iOS 4.3.2 Due in Next Two Weeks?
Thursday, 11:13 PM
BGR claims that Apple is already working on another 4.3.x release that is due in the next two weeks.
It’s said to include a few enhancements, address security issues, and it will also fix several bugs that have affected users...
Read more…
Motorola Xoom Tablet Sales: Approximately 100,000 Units So Far?
Thursday, 4:20 AM
Business Insider reports on a research note from Deutsche Bank estimating sales of Motorola's Android-based Xoom tablet at only about 100,000 units since its late February launch, based on Android developer statistics showing that only 0.2% of Androi... Read more…
Apple Locks in 12 Petabytes of iTunes Video Content Storage?
Thursday, 2:39 AM
StorageNewsletter.com reports (via AppleInsider) that Apple has placed a massive order with Isilon Systems for up to 12 petabytes of storage to support iTunes video offerings.
Apple ordere...
Read more…
Office for Mac 2011 SP1 Coming Next Week With Outlook Sync Support
Thursday, 1:46 AM
The Loop reports that Microsoft is preparing to release Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 sometime next week, bringing a number of fixes, enhancements and new features to the company's flagship productivity suite. The most significant new f... Read more…
Intel Launching Next Generation MacBook Air Processors
Thursday, 1:03 AM
As reported by Fudzilla and HardMac, Intel is about to launch its next generation Sandy Bridge ultra low voltage CPUs suitable for the MacBook Air.
Due to the MacBook Air's thin form factor, it has required the use of particula... Read more…
Apple's Suppliers Ship Roughly 2.5 Million iPad 2s in March?
Wednesday, 11:36 PM
According to DigiTimes, Apple's manufacturing partners provided the company with approximately 2.4-2.6 million iPad 2 units during the month of March, with most of those presumably having made it through to customer's hands given the tight su... Read more…
Apple to Introduce New Final Cut Pro on April 12th?
Wednesday, 7:43 AM
ProVideoCoalition claims to have heard rumors that Apple is planning to use the Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet to announce the next version of Final Cut Pro.
Philip Bloom just confirmed with me that Canon has canceled his...
Read more…
Apple Dock Connector to Support DisplayPort, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt?
Wednesday, 7:42 AM
PatentlyApple reveals a new patent granted to Apple from the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent describes what appears to be a new dock connector that can support both DisplayPort/USB 3.0.
Apple has been granted a po...
Read more…
Apple Releases 'iAd Gallery' App
Wednesday, 5:59 AM
Apple has released a new app today called iAd Gallery. The app simply features a gallery of iAd campaigns:
The iAd Gallery is a celebration of advertising, featuring iAd campaigns from some of the world's best brands and thei...
Read more…
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Sheen fires his 'torpedo of truth' Torpedo away: After weeks of wild ups and downs actor Charlie Sheen is about to open his much-anticipated "My Vio
Sheen fires his 'torpedo of truth'
Torpedo away: After weeks of wild ups and downs actor Charlie Sheen is about to open his much-anticipated "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Losing is Not an Option" tour.
CHARLIE Sheen has landed in Detroit in advance of the first show on his long-awaited stage show.
The actor will take the stage at Detroit's Fox Theatre before a sold-out crowd for his "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not An Option" tour. He will then travel to Chicago to entertain fans in the Windy City.
Sheen's two live-in 'goddesses', Bree Olsen and Natalie Kenly, are joining him on tour along with a bodyguard and several members of his entourage, that will oversee the logistics of his schedule and merchandising deals.
The former "Two and a Half Men" star will travel across the US and Canada for his 22-show tour that promises to give fans the "real story" behind his recent firing from the hit CBS show.
Given Sheen's penchant for the unexpected, sparse details were provided on what the show would actually entail.
"Will there be surprises? Will there be guests? Will there be mayhem? Will you ask questions? Will you laugh? Will you scream? Will you know the truth? WILL THERE BE MORE?!?!" the show's description on the Ticketmaster website said.
"This IS where you will hear the REAL story from the Warlock. Bring it. I dare you to keep up with me," Sheen added in the description.
Sheen's official website, which invites visitors to sign up "and start WINNING!" said one dollar from each ticket sold for his shows would be donated to the Red Cross' Japanese earthquake relief fund.
Torpedo away: After weeks of wild ups and downs actor Charlie Sheen is about to open his much-anticipated "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Losing is Not an Option" tour.
CHARLIE Sheen has landed in Detroit in advance of the first show on his long-awaited stage show.
The actor will take the stage at Detroit's Fox Theatre before a sold-out crowd for his "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not An Option" tour. He will then travel to Chicago to entertain fans in the Windy City.
Sheen's two live-in 'goddesses', Bree Olsen and Natalie Kenly, are joining him on tour along with a bodyguard and several members of his entourage, that will oversee the logistics of his schedule and merchandising deals.
The former "Two and a Half Men" star will travel across the US and Canada for his 22-show tour that promises to give fans the "real story" behind his recent firing from the hit CBS show.
Given Sheen's penchant for the unexpected, sparse details were provided on what the show would actually entail.
"Will there be surprises? Will there be guests? Will there be mayhem? Will you ask questions? Will you laugh? Will you scream? Will you know the truth? WILL THERE BE MORE?!?!" the show's description on the Ticketmaster website said.
"This IS where you will hear the REAL story from the Warlock. Bring it. I dare you to keep up with me," Sheen added in the description.
Sheen's official website, which invites visitors to sign up "and start WINNING!" said one dollar from each ticket sold for his shows would be donated to the Red Cross' Japanese earthquake relief fund.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Casey Heynes breaks silence on bully video from Chifley College and thoughts of suicide
IN just one week, Casey Heynes went from having one friend to 230,000.
The 16-year-old Sydney boy became a global Internet sensation after he was filmed picking up a bully in the schoolyard and throwing him to the ground after being repeatedly punched in the face for being "overweight''.
During an interview with A Current Affair , Casey said he had been bullied almost every day at school and even contemplated suicide a year ago when the taunts became too much.
"I started putting myself down and all the crap just kept piling on,'' he said.
"That's when I contemplated suicide.''
A Year 10 student at Chifley College, St Marys, Casey said he was being targeted by a new gang of Year Seven students last Monday when he was attacked by Ritchard Gale.
Standing up against the wall with nowhere to move, Casey was punched repeatedly by Ritchard until he snapped - lifting the Year Seven bully over his shoulders and throwing him to the ground.
The footage was captured by another student, who filmed the incident on his mobile phone and then posted it on YouTube.
Casey said his outburst was a "build-up'' of more than three years of being attacked verbally and physically by other students.
"They used to slap me on the back of the head and said I was a fatty and to lose some weight.
"I've been duct taped to a pole before as well. They target me because I don't retaliate.
"I've never reacted that way before but everything built up inside me for three years...I just had enough. All I wanted is for it to stop.''
His celebrity status peaked once again after his interview last night, with social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter - which have more than 230,000 followers - labelling him "a hero''.
One blogger, Wayne McCoy, said minutes after the television interview: "You have inspired alot of kids who have and are being bullied. you have changed lives. well done mate. hopefully the bullies will learn thier lesson.''
Others, like Aidan Blackley, said: "Good on ya!!! ur a legend''.
Casey said he had been overwhelmed by the amount of people who backed him after last week's footage went viral.
"I've never had so much support before,'' he said.
"Nobody touches me and teases me anymore.''
Both Casey and Ritchard were suspended by the school following the incident, as well as the student who filmed it on their mobile phone.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/casey-heynes-breaks-silence-over-bully-video-from-chifley-college-and-thoughts-of-suicide/story-e6frfkvr-1226025127646#ixzz1HDyf5hIU
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