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dotmac
It's official. .Mac is down for the MobileMe transition as of about 9ish Pacific time. It's a little more than an hour past the start of the 8PM-2AM window, so things should be on target for coming back up before 2AM. Our only question at this point is why those four languages are the only ones on the .Mac maintenance site? Are they the four largest .Mac countries? Is someone at Apple a huge WW2 buff? [Mac]
.Mac Down For MobileMe Transition
It's official. .Mac is down for the MobileMe transition as of about 9ish Pacific time. It's a little more than an hour past the start of the 8PM-2AM window, so things should be on target for coming back up before 2AM. Our only question at this point is why those four languages are the only ones on the .Mac maintenance site? Are they the four largest .Mac countries? Is someone at Apple a huge WW2 buff? [Mac]
public service announcement
U.S. Travelers Lose 12,000 Laptops Every Week
All you travelers coming home tomorrow from your wild and crazy Independence Day weekend vacations, don't be one of 12,000 people who lose their laptops at airports every week. That's right, that ain't no typo—12,000 dudes and dudettes somehow manage to misplace their portable computers every seven days. That's 600,000 machines a year, many containing sensitive information that companies need to account for. More »
ps3 video
Sony's Playstation 3 Movie Download Service to Launch this Summer
We had a rumor about this news back in April but as part of a new corporate Strategy Update, Sony has just confirmed it: video downloads will come to the PS3 "this summer". That's first in the US, with a Europe and Japan roll-out later in the year. Plus, Sony will expand the service across their other video-enabled products, which means the PSP and video-enabled Walkmen. There're some other interesting snippets in there too: like the fact that by 2011 90% of Sony electronics will be "network-enabled and wireless-capable." Read on for the full press release. More »
isps
Are You Getting Screwed? Quick-Glance ISP Pricing Chart
Electronic House has done some serious homework, compiling price, bandwidth and plan information from most US ISPs, from sluggy dial-up to hyperspeedy fiber. (I couldn't spot Cablevision, but there were others I hadn't even heard of.) Due to cable build-out and the territorial nature of phone companies, you can't do as much comparison shopping as the charts would suggest. And man, wouldn't I love it if it were a sortable database where I could see all my options by region? Wishlist aside, though, it's a very helpful resource for, say, figuring out if you're getting screwed by an older monthly rate. I, myself, will be making a customer-service call shortly. [EH]
akimbo
Akimbo Execs Hit Eject, Shutter Company For Good
The polymorphous life of Akimbo came to an abrupt end this week, as the embattled video-on-demand turned white label video service was shut down for good. The surprising move went down just four months after Akimbo was given an additional $4 million to fund its video services venture. Now the extra cash will go towards former employees' severance packages. Let us reflect on the tumultuous past of Akimbo.More »
red ring
How To Repair Your Xbox 360 In 4 Easy Steps
1. Call 1-800-4-MY-XBOX
2. Demand your reference number ASAP.
3. Call escalated support at 866-506-3826.
4. Speak to someone who can actually help.
Make sure to write this down. You're gonna need it. [consumerist]
aircraft
Joint Strike Fighter Technology May Have Been Compromised...Whoops!
It appears that the geniuses at the Defense Department have been asleep at the wheel of their new Joint Strike Fighter program, leading some to believe that its super valuable aviation and weapons technology may have been compromised. The crux of the problem involves the fact that the Pentagon's Defense Security Service (DSS) has had a difficult time monitoring the contractors working on the aircraft. While no specific breaches have come to light regarding the classified information, an audit has uncovered that the DSS cut corners and the DoD suffered lapses in its controls designed to evaluate and protect the sensitive information from unauthorized access. More »
microsoft
Windows XP SP3 Final Unofficially Available For Impatient Types
The official release is on April 29th, but if you are the impatient sort and enjoy the thrill of downloading unproven software, you can get your hands on it now via MajorGeeks and Softpedia. [Major Geeks and Softpedia via Lifehacker]
ps3
PlayStation 3 May Launch Video Download Service at E3 2008
The LA Times and "studio executives familiar with the plan" are predicting a summer 2008 launch for the PlayStation 3's video download service. Whether this service is a rental scheme—like iTunes or Xbox Live Marketplace—or a download scheme where you get to keep your videos and transfer them to the PSP, is uncertain. More »
windows xp
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Ships to Manufacturers April 21st, Hits Windows Update April 29th
Windows XP SP3 will start shipping to manufacturers and IT workers next Monday, 4/21. The Following Tuesday, 4/29, it will be made available for download over Windows Update. This is the final version of SP3, following the RC1 and RC2 builds offered earlier in the year, which promises to boost performance by 10% and network access protection. [ComputerWorld]
pcs
Microsoft Prepping Service Pack 3 for XP for Next Month
Good news for you stubborn, Vista-wary Windows users still rocking XP: Microsoft is prepping Service Pack 3 for your reticent asses for next month. This is almost certainly the last major update for the OS before Microsoft really, officially gives up and hopes and prays that you just upgrade to Vista already, as they won't be selling new copies of it anymore as of the end of June. [The Inquirer]
roundup
5 Takes on Windows Vista SP1
Vista's SP1 was officially released on Tuesday. That means people have had enough time to tinker around with it, test it out, and share their opinions. The reviews are in, and here's what the usual suspects (plus our own most eloquent commenters) had to say. More »
question of the day
After over a year of waiting, you finally got that packet o' bits known as Windows Vista SP1. We're gonna guess you downloaded it almost immediately—that's what we did. So, tell us how about it. Share your experiences, good or bad, below. But first...
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Question of the Day: How's SP1 Working Out For You?
After over a year of waiting, you finally got that packet o' bits known as Windows Vista SP1. We're gonna guess you downloaded it almost immediately—that's what we did. So, tell us how about it. Share your experiences, good or bad, below. But first...
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microsoft
Officially Official: Windows Vista SP1 Is Available... NOW
Windows' much demanded Vista Service Pack 1 is finally free for you to download from Windows Update or Microsoft Download Center. Microsoft says SP1 will bring "improvements that address many key pieces of customer feedback, especially in the areas of performance and reliability." Gaming and networking are two particular areas of improvement, though experienced opinionators like our beloved Mossberg think it may well just be turd polish (not his words, to be sure). Want more info? Keep your eyes on this blog.
windows vista
There's no official confirmation from Microsoft, but many sources seem to claim that Windows Vista's Service Pack 1 will be officially available starting tomorrow, March 18. One of these sources is Amazon, which lists the SP1 as being released on March 18. Another is TechARP, which got the RTM date on SP1 correct a few months ago. We'll see what the real deal is tomorrow when you can download and install it on your current machine direct from Microsoft. [Amazon via Computerworld]
Rumor: Windows Vista SP 1 Coming Tuesday?
There's no official confirmation from Microsoft, but many sources seem to claim that Windows Vista's Service Pack 1 will be officially available starting tomorrow, March 18. One of these sources is Amazon, which lists the SP1 as being released on March 18. Another is TechARP, which got the RTM date on SP1 correct a few months ago. We'll see what the real deal is tomorrow when you can download and install it on your current machine direct from Microsoft. [Amazon via Computerworld]
lip service
Lip-Shaped Speakers from Brando are Fantastic, Plastic
Brando has dipped into the barrel marked "plastic kitsch" and come out with a set of speakers that you can either sling round your neck and look like a Care In The Community case, or connect up to your PC or MP3 player via USB or audio jack. Such class will only cost you $14. [Brando]
energy
280-Megawatt Solar Boiler Uses Magnifying-Glass Bug-Killer Technique
The solar power plant Abengoa Solar will build in Gila Bend, Arizona, won't rely on fancy photovoltaic panels. No, it uses pretty much the same trick your evil ass used on bugs and leaves way back when: focusing sunlight to create high heat. In this case, mirrors focus the sun's rays into tanks of heat-transfer oil, heating it to about 400°C, boiling water for a steam turbine. More »
10:45 AM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By Wilson Rothman
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