Monday, September 3, 2012

Swedish websites shut down by hacker attacks

Swedish websites shut down by hacker attacks

Swedish websites shut down by hacker attacks

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:27 AM PDT

Swedish government websites were jammed by hackers for hours Monday, with some supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange claiming responsibility on Twitter.

China's Baidu releases new mobile browser

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:53 PM PDT

Baidu Inc., which operates China's most popular search engine, has released a mobile browser and says it will invest in a cloud computing center as growth in Internet use shifts to mobile phones.

Positive Yelp Ratings Can Boost a Restaurant's Nightly Reservations by 19%

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 02:13 PM PDT

Positive Yelp Ratings Can Boost a Restaurant's Nightly Reservations by 19%Customer reviews travel far in the age of tweets and mobile check-ins. As more foodies come to rely on word-of-mouth reviews, Yelp's system of ratings can make or break a restaurant.

City-building ‘simulation’ games are all about waiting, but some manage to bring the fun, too

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:58 AM PDT

Ever since the rise of titles such as FarmVille, the app space has been dominated by similar social "simulation" games. These task players with building cities or other structures, tending to them and reaping rewards that can be used to customize or beautify them. But while there are tons of these games in the iTunes App Store with more being added every day, the question remains: Are any of them worth a damn?

China's Baidu releases new mobile browser

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:53 PM PDT

Baidu Inc., which operates China's most popular search engine, has released a mobile browser and says it will invest in a cloud computing center as growth in Internet use shifts to mobile phones.

Xerox investigated by Texas authorities on Medicaid work: WSJ

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:38 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Xerox Corp and one of its wholly owned subsidiaries that contracted with the U.S. state of Texas to process dental claim forms are being investigated by state authorities to see if they played any role in allowing dentists to submit higher-than-required bills under the state's Medicaid system, the Wall Street Journal reported. ...

Netflix, Freesat team to drive another nail in pay-TV’s coffin

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Netflix, Freesat team to drive another nail in pay-TV's coffinHere's a good reason to envy of your friends across the pond: They'll soon have a free satellite television service that will come integrated with Netflix (NFLX). The Telegraph reports that Netflix and Freesat are teaming up to sell a new set-top box that "will give users direct access to Netflix and other on-demand services" along with Freesat's subscription-free satellite television service. As the report explains, Freesat is a partnership between both the BBC and ITV to deliver satellite television services that are free after users buy a set-top box. This has obviously caused friction with pay-TV services such as BSkyB, which believes the BBC is acting more as a commercial entity than a public broadcasting network. Read

Bruce Willis Not Suing Apple Over iTunes Rights, Wife Tweets [VIDEO]

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:18 PM PDT

Hollywood star Bruce Willis is considering a lawsuit against Apple for the right to pass his extensive iTunes music library down to his children after he dies, according to a Daily Mail report. The rumor has been cast in serious doubt, however, after Willis' wife posted a tweet disputing the story on Monday afternoon.

Samsung to review 250 Chinese suppliers for labor violations

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 03:57 PM PDT

The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at the company's headquarters in SeoulSEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co said on Monday it would inspect 250 Chinese companies which make products for the South Korean firm to ensure no labor laws are broken after a U.S.-based group accused one of its suppliers of using child labor. Samsung also said its audit into working conditions at an HEG Electronics facility in Huizhou in southern China found no under-aged workers. New York-based China Labor Watch said last month seven children younger than 16 were working in the factory that makes phones and DVD players for Samsung. ...

How one company is putting ‘Super Wi-Fi’ on the fast track

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 03:55 PM PDT

How one company is putting 'Super Wi-Fi' on the fast trackWi-Fi has been one of the most useful technologies developed over the past couple of decades and it's about to get even better now that manufacturers will be allowed to create devices that run on the former television "white space" spectrum that lets signals travel farther and penetrate more deeply into buildings. And to help speed up the adoption of this so-called "Super Wi-Fi," wireless technology company Spectrum Bridge has announced a certification program for wireless OEMs that want to zip through the Federal Communications Commission's rigorous certification process that the commission put in place to make sure that "Super Wi-Fi" devices don't interfere with television broadcasts being run over adjacent spectrum. Spectrum Bridge's full press release follows below. Spectrum Bridge

Apple may release redesigned headphones alongside iPhone 5 [video]

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 02:50 PM PDT

Apple may release redesigned headphones alongside iPhone 5 [video]Apple's (AAPL) in-ear headphones have seen few changes since being introduced alongside the company's original iPod in 2001. According to images published by Vietnamese site Tinhte.vn, however, Apple may introduce redesigned headphones with its next-generation iPhone. The site claims that the earphones were manufactured in Foxconn's Vietnamese factory — the cable even includes the company's iconic signature, "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in Vietnam" — and are convinced of their authenticity because of the superior build quality. The new earphones are said to be smaller and, when they are worn, do not hurt the ear. It should be noted that the headphones do not feature an in-line remote, however, so it is unlikely that they would ship with Apple's

Positive Yelp Ratings Can Boost a Restaurant's Nightly Reservations by 19%

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 02:13 PM PDT

Positive Yelp Ratings Can Boost a Restaurant's Nightly Reservations by 19%Customer reviews travel far in the age of tweets and mobile check-ins. As more foodies come to rely on word-of-mouth reviews, Yelp's system of ratings can make or break a restaurant.

Pirate Bay co-founder arrested in Cambodia

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 01:45 PM PDT

Pirate Bay co-founder arrested in CambodiaThis is probably not how Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm pictured his holiday in Cambodia ending. The Wall Street Journal reports that Cambodian police arrested Svartholm on Sunday for the alleged "illegal use of information technology" in a joint operation with Swedish law enforcement officials. The Journal says that Svartholm could now be sent back to his native Sweden, where he faces a one-year jail sentence for violating copyright law. While Svartholm would probably rather not go to jail, his one-year sentence still beats old-school pirate punishments such as keelhauling and walking the plank. Read

Solvish Maps Out Local and Global Issues Waiting for Solutions

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 01:35 PM PDT

Solvish Maps Out Local and Global Issues Waiting for SolutionsName: Solvish

Oracle to appeal U.S. copyright damages case: SAP

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 01:03 PM PDT

Company logo shown at headquarters for Oracle Corp shown in Redwood CitySTUTTGART (Reuters) - U.S. business software maker Oracle has launched an appeal on a five-year long court case that could see SAP pay millions more in damages over copyright infringement. On Monday, a spokesman for SAP confirmed a report in the German daily Mannheimer Morgen to this effect, adding that "in the worst case the appeal could take two years," adding SAP was disappointed that Oracle continued to drag out the process. "We agreed to a reasonable arrangement, since we believe this case has already persisted long enough," the SAP spokesman said. ...

Apple slashes more than $200 off refurbished MacBook Airs

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 12:40 PM PDT

Apple slashes more than $200 off refurbished MacBook AirsEver been envious of a friend's super-slim Macbook Air but haven't wanted to shell out the cash required to purchase one? Well, now might be the time to consider taking the plunge, as 9to5Mac reports that Apple (AAPL) has taken a big axe to the prices of its 2010 Macbook Air models and is selling a refurbished 11.6-inch, 64GB Air for just $679, a price cut of $220. The refurbished 11.6-inch, 128GB Air has seen an even bigger discount and is now selling for $719, a price cut of $380. As 9to5Mac says, though, interested buyers should act fast since these discounted computers rarely stay in stock for long. Read

College Football Teams Struggle to Share Defeat on Facebook

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 12:39 PM PDT

College Football Teams Struggle to Share Defeat on FacebookCollege football programs have taken well to Facebook in recent years as a way to elicit rah-rah enthusiasm before big games and pump up the fresh hope of a new season. Posts, links and photos tout sellout crowds, hype star players and bestow epic levels of importance upon season openers.

Music Monday: Songs of Summer 2012

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:41 AM PDT

Music Monday: Songs of Summer 2012"Call Me Maybe" wasn't the only summer song this year. These songs were some of our summer favorites here at Mashable.

OS X global market share passes Windows Vista

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:35 AM PDT

OS X global market share passes Windows VistaAccording to the latest monthly totals from web metrics firm Net Applications, global usage of Apple's (AAPL) Mac OS X platform overtook that of Microsoft's (MSFT) Windows Vista in the month of August. The Cupertino-based company's operating system accounted for 7.13% of worldwide usage while Vista fell to 6.15%. The latest version of OS X, known as Mountain Lion, has seen extremely fast adoption and already has a worldwide usage share of 1.34%. In the same month, Windows 7 finally surpassed Windows XP to become the most popular operating system in the world. The firm also found that Apple's iPad and iPhone accounted for 3.37% and 2.42% of Web traffic respectively, while the Android operating system made up only 1.71% of traffic.

Swedish official websites hit by cyberattacks

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:32 AM PDT

A masked hacker, part of the Anonymous group, pictured in JanuarySeveral Swedish official websites were knocked offline Monday, although no one has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

England's Largest Nude Land Sculpture Unveiled

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:15 AM PDT

England's Largest Nude Land Sculpture UnveiledNorthumberlandia, which is being called the world's largest human landform, will officially open today. Also know as "The Lady of the North," the land sculpture of a reclining lady will be unveiled by Princess Anne. The sculpture is part of a 46-acre park with four...

Kickstarter Project Makes Spectrometers Affordable for Citizen Scientists

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:54 AM PDT

Citizen scientists can test local bodies of water, soil and household products for contaminants with a new breed of spectrometers.

Kim Dotcom vows that new Megaupload will have ironclad legal protection

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:30 AM PDT

Kim Dotcom vows that new Megaupload will have ironclad legal protectionKim Dotcom has learned his lesson and is lawyering up to ensure that when his next-generation Megaupload website launches, it won't be vulnerable to any legal challenges. Posting on his Twitter account on Monday, Dotcom said that he is working "24/7 with lawyers, developers, designers, investors & partners" to create the "ultimate" version of Megaupload that would be free of the legal controversies that had dogged the previous version of the site. When asked by a follower if he was worried that the new Megaupload could face the same fate as its predecessor, Dotcom replied "that will be IMPOSSIBLE. Trust me!" While bragging about his progress in building the new Megaupload, Dotcom also promised to rehire all 220 Megaupload employees

'Angry Birds' Turns Queen's Freddie Mercury Into an Honorary Character

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:16 AM PDT

'Angry Birds' Turns Queen's Freddie Mercury Into an Honorary CharacterAngry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment turned the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury into an honorary character on Monday, just in time for the rocker's Sept. 5 birthday.

Top iPhone apps: Simpsons, What's my IQ?

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:51 AM PDT

iPhone app The Simpsons: Tapped OutiPhone users around the world have been helping Homer and friends rebuild Springfield in "The Simpsons: Tapped Out" while those in the US have been testing their IQ with "What's My IQ?" Details of these and other iPhone apps by country* for the week recorded on September 3 can be found below.

Paralympic Table Tennis Shot Astounds and Inspires [VIDEO]

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:47 AM PDT

Paralympic table tennis is a sport and something you should pay attention to because of shots like this one. The YouTube video above was uploaded Saturday and has been picking up viral steam since. And there's no wonder why: The determination, grit and effort showed by Great Britain's David Wetherill to smack this un-returnable forehand against Thomasz Kusiak of Germany show why, for many of us, sports are much more than just games people play.

Swedish websites shut down by hacker attacks

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:27 AM PDT

Swedish government websites were jammed by hackers for hours Monday, with some supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange claiming responsibility on Twitter.

Nokia Lumia 920 rumored to include wireless charging and a PureView camera

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:25 AM PDT

Nokia Lumia 920 rumored to include wireless charging and a PureView cameraImages of Nokia's (NOK) upcoming Lumia 920 smartphone leaked last week alongside rumored specs — the device was said to include an HD display and Nokia's PureView camera technology. According to The Verge, the company's flagship Windows Phone will indeed include a PureView camera, although it will feature 8 megapixels rather than 41 megapixels like the 808 smartphone. The website was seemingly able to confirm that the handset will feature a 4.5-inch HD display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and native support for wireless charging. The Lumia 920 is said to also be equipped with an NFC chip, a microSD slot and 4G LTE connectivity. Nokia is expected to announce the Lumia 920 for AT&T customers at a

Developing Minds Want to Know: Q&A with Nate Weiner, founder and CEO of Pocket

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:58 AM PDT

Pocket (formerly Read It Later) was founded in 2007 by Nate Weiner to help people who discover interesting articles, videos or web pages, but don't have time to view them. These can be saved to Pocket, and that content is visible on any device, whether it be an Android smartphone, iPhone, tablet or computer. Stuff you store in Pocket can even be viewed offline.

China's Baidu to invest $1.6 bn in cloud computing

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:36 AM PDT

China's Baidu to invest $1.6 bn in cloud computingChina's leading search engine Baidu will invest more than 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in cloud computing over the coming years, its chief financial officer said on Monday.
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