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The Cove

Dorin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:21:47 +0000

“The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of activists, film makers and freedivers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries they uncovered were only the tip of the iceberg.” (www.thecovemovie.com)

IMDB: 8.6/10

Watch ONLINE here.

The Ultra-Compact DSLR from Sony

Dorin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:53:22 +0000

For more photos of the new Sony concept look in the Engadget gallery.

Credit/Debit cards using Chip and PIN technology have been HACKED!

Dorin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:40:36 +0000

“Saar Drimer, Steven J. Murdoch and Ross Anderson, researchers at the Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, have shown that Chip & PIN machines are not as secure as the banking industry claims. Two widely deployed models of PIN Entry Devices (PEDs), the Ingenico i3300 and Dione Xtreme, fail to protect customers’ card details and PINs adequately.

Fraudsters can easily attach to the PED a “tap” that records PIN and account details as they are transmitted between the card and the PIN pad. Armed with this information, fraudsters can create a counterfeit card and withdraw cash from ATMs abroad.

Murdoch says, “We have successfully demonstrated this attack, on a real terminal borrowed from a merchant.”

Criminals are already using techniques similar to these to defraud British customers, with losses in one case alone claimed to be in eight figures. The technical sophistication required to carry out this attack is low, and fraudsters have already shown they have the necessary skills. The tap would not normally be visible to customers, and in the case of the Ingenico PED it could be totally enclosed by the device.” (www.cl.cam.ac.uk)

Watch the video below for more information on this issue.

Volvo S60 – Pedestrian Detetection with Full Auto Brake

Dorin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:30:07 +0000

“The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you. It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car’s technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel,” says Stephen Odell, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. (www.volvocars.com)

But what really attracted my attention to this car, is it’s new Pedestrian Detection technology which combined with Full Auto Brake (already seen in other cars) could potentially save many lives on the road. If I am not mistaking, the car can use the Full Auto Brake only at speeds lower than 30 km/h.

Here are two photos of this car and a video which shows its new computing capabilities in action.

Play Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) games on your Nokia

Dorin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:57:09 +0000

If you have a Nokia phone with Symbian s60v3 then you can now play almost all your favorite Sega Genesis games on it. In order to do this, you will have to first install the emulator (a normal .sis application) and then copy on your phone memory or memory card any games that you would like to play.

1. Download PicoDrive (www.nokiaaddict.com).

2. Download Genesis ROMs.

3. Check out Top 25 and Top 10 (video) Genesis games.

Canon 550D (Rebel T2i) hands-on preview

Dorin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:51:47 +0000

“The new flagship of the EOS Rebel line, Canon EOS Rebel T2i brings professional EOS features into an easy to use, lightweight digital SLR that’s a joy to use. Featuring a class-leading 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and increased light sensitivity for low light photography, the EOS Rebel T2i also has an advanced HD Movie mode for gorgeous Full HD movies. Able to capture up to 3.7 frames per second, it’s ready to go the minute it’s picked up. Advanced Live View, a new wide-area screen, plus features like Canon’s brilliant Auto Lighting Optimizer and Highlight Tone features ensure brilliant photos and movies, easily. With some of the most advanced features of any digital SLR, it’s simply the best Rebel Canon has ever created.” (www.usa.canon.com)

Also watch here a sample video made with this camera.

Mini Daddy, the new star!

Dorin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:44:23 +0000

Have you heard about Puff Daddy? What about Mini Daddy? No?! Then you have to watch this video

YouTube channels about Japan

Dorin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:37:39 +0000

If you plant to go to Japan to work, study or for holidays, or you just want to know more things about this country then I recommend you to watch the videos from the following channels. I am sure you will find something useful and interesting for yourself.

NWO – New World Order

Dorin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:15:41 +0000

This is a video about the New World Order conspiracy theory. All this might sound crazy at first, but if you start to think… it might be not so crazy at all.

Watch the Endgame: Blueprint For Global Enslavement documentary and draw your own conclusions.

Watch it here through Google Video.

The new OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1

Dorin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:07:45 +0000

“This surprisingly small camera body is packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier cameras and High Definition (HD) camcorders. With features like the new Live Guide and one-touch HD video — the E-PL1 is an easy-to-use and portable all-in-one package that travels with you to capture all the details of your life.” (OlympusAmerica)

Read the preview of this camera on DPreview.com