That last one seems dodgy to me.... but that's the rumor going around the Mac sites.
It's not just a rumor; click the link you posted and look at the first image.
While it won't stop professional thief who knows to take apart the computer, pull the battery, wipe the PRAM and hard drive before ever turning the thing on, the vast majority of computer thieves are fortunately not IT experts. Computers that boot to a hidden partition, connect to the nearest unsecured wifi and scream "Here I Am!" will definitely help owners and police in tracking them down.
Mr. Coughran said that unfortunately [the demand for local servers] would mean that Kazakh users would have a poorer experience as Google has no servers capable of operating on horse urine.
I know, but it sure would be cool if you could play games on a low-power tablet while the actual processing is done by a server in your closet or living room.
I should pitch that idea to one of the big gaming companies, like Nintendo.
Speaking of 17 minutes, I'm waiting for someone to write a short story about someone needing to crack a NTLM password before an antimatter bottle loses containment.
So explain why I have to shut off my non-wi-fi-capable ebook reader during take-off and landing?
One, I'm sure they tested that model of iPad thoroughly in their cockpit to make sure it didn't interfere with anything. They also know they weren't modified an any way that could generate additional RF. They didn't test your gadget, and they don't want to take any chances.
Two, people are far more willing to accept small risks when there's a tangible benefit. Switching to iPads saves weight, and thus money. Letting you use your device during take-off and landing doesn't benefit them at all.
The three phones can be purchased today (the Galaxy S2 may not ship for about two weeks). The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be officially available June 6. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be in stores "very early summer".
Samsung has 30 days to provide these gadgets.
According to TFA the judge herself "highlighted that Samsung has 'already released images and samples of its forthcoming products to the media and members of the public.'"
Mr. McGuire: I just want to say one word to you - just one word. Ben: Yes sir. Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Ben: Yes I am. Mr. McGuire:Graphene. Ben: Exactly how do you mean? Mr. McGuire: There's a great future in graphene. Think about it. Will you think about it? Ben: Yes I will. Mr. McGuire: Shh! Enough said. That's a deal.
Not to mention that sometimes it's nice to sit back and watch the big picture. When you're playing it's easy to get caught up on minutiae and miss important story elements, complex action sequences, or beautiful scenery.
Also, many players add a fun commentary track. A good "Let's Play" can add a lot of humor and personality to any game, and IMHO is usually more fun than playing the game itself.
I can understand the concerns about credit cards and bank info, but I don't really get why people are so freaked out about marketers learning a bit of generic info about their lives:
Person 1 -- Oh no! An advertising firm got hold of my semi-private information!
Person 2 -- That's terrible. What did they do with it?
Person 1 -- Well, they started showing me ads for things I might actually buy.
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That last one seems dodgy to me.... but that's the rumor going around the Mac sites.
It's not just a rumor; click the link you posted and look at the first image.
While it won't stop professional thief who knows to take apart the computer, pull the battery, wipe the PRAM and hard drive before ever turning the thing on, the vast majority of computer thieves are fortunately not IT experts. Computers that boot to a hidden partition, connect to the nearest unsecured wifi and scream "Here I Am!" will definitely help owners and police in tracking them down.
Sheesh, can't you even read the title?
White House To Announce IT-Powered Smart Grid
I just invested in treadmill manufacturers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autorotation_(helicopter)
"Cannot autorotate" is a polite way of saying this thing falls like a rock.
Mr. Coughran said that unfortunately [the demand for local servers] would mean that Kazakh users would have a poorer experience as Google has no servers capable of operating on horse urine.
I know, but it sure would be cool if you could play games on a low-power tablet while the actual processing is done by a server in your closet or living room.
I should pitch that idea to one of the big gaming companies, like Nintendo.
it sounds like you're answering the door over an intercom system, even if you're really across town
oh, there went my how-could-that-possibly-be-abused alarm.
16 minutes (closer to 17), not sixteen seconds.
Speaking of 17 minutes, I'm waiting for someone to write a short story about someone needing to crack a NTLM password before an antimatter bottle loses containment.
They should have a finished product about the time everyone else switches to 2560x1600 or 2048x1536.
It's a dual-core ARM single board PC.
It's basically a tablet minus the screen, battery, and storage.
If you're looking for a small box for a NAS, router, etc, look elsewhere—it lacks ethernet, SATA, expandable memory, etc.
I'm surprised they didn't wait until 2012 to release this game.
They were really trying to release it before the world ended. In the words of the lead developer, "Er, how are we for time? Have I just got a min-"
So explain why I have to shut off my non-wi-fi-capable ebook reader during take-off and landing?
One, I'm sure they tested that model of iPad thoroughly in their cockpit to make sure it didn't interfere with anything. They also know they weren't modified an any way that could generate additional RF. They didn't test your gadget, and they don't want to take any chances.
Two, people are far more willing to accept small risks when there's a tangible benefit. Switching to iPads saves weight, and thus money. Letting you use your device during take-off and landing doesn't benefit them at all.
The basic idea is to enter "42" and see what happens.
Um, OK.
Also, credit cards, debit cards and checks claim prior art.
Addendum:
The three phones can be purchased today (the Galaxy S2 may not ship for about two weeks). The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be officially available June 6. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be in stores "very early summer".
Samsung has 30 days to provide these gadgets.
According to TFA the judge herself "highlighted that Samsung has 'already released images and samples of its forthcoming products to the media and members of the public.'"
Industrial espionage this ain't.
Also, the five "unreleased designs" are:
The Galaxy S2,
the Galaxy Tab 10.1,
the Galaxy Tab 8.9,
the Infuse 4G, and finally
the Droid Charge
"Unreleased designs?" Seriously?
Mr. McGuire: I just want to say one word to you - just one word.
Ben: Yes sir.
Mr. McGuire: Are you listening?
Ben: Yes I am.
Mr. McGuire: Graphene.
Ben: Exactly how do you mean?
Mr. McGuire: There's a great future in graphene. Think about it. Will you think about it?
Ben: Yes I will.
Mr. McGuire: Shh! Enough said. That's a deal.
Does too...wait, no, you're probably right.
Not to mention that sometimes it's nice to sit back and watch the big picture. When you're playing it's easy to get caught up on minutiae and miss important story elements, complex action sequences, or beautiful scenery.
Also, many players add a fun commentary track. A good "Let's Play" can add a lot of humor and personality to any game, and IMHO is usually more fun than playing the game itself.
So it went through Switzerland, France, and Belgium?
Still not that impressive; I'm working on a boomerang capable of traveling across four US states, which I plan to test in New Mexico.
I can understand the concerns about credit cards and bank info, but I don't really get why people are so freaked out about marketers learning a bit of generic info about their lives:
Person 1 -- Oh no! An advertising firm got hold of my semi-private information!
Person 2 -- That's terrible. What did they do with it?
Person 1 -- Well, they started showing me ads for things I might actually buy.
Person 2 -- Gods! Have these men no shame?
Of course not. The arm tattoo is a dead giveaway.
If you've ever watched Star Trek and said, 'Hey, I could build that,' then why the fuck haven't you?
Yeah, and a Honda Civic isn't immune to mechanical problems. But when it does, it's somebody else's problem.
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