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- Verizon doc suggests BlackBerry PlayBook, HTC Trophy and Xperia Play 'coming soon', prices LTE tablet data and intros 4G netbooks
- PSA: AT&T DSL and U-Verse landline internet caps begin tomorrow, if you can see this website
- Screen Grabs: Newly minted Bengals wide receiver AJ Green rocks Dell Streak during NFL draft (video)
- Gigabyte's S1080 Windows tablet undressed by the FCC
- Nanocones make solar cells more efficient, sinister looking
- Sony promises 'phased restoration' of PlayStation Network and Qriocity starting this week
- Sony's Kaz Hirai addresses PlayStation Network hack, we're liveblogging
- How would you change Motorola's Atrix 4G?
- Triton 36,000 submarine to plumb ocean's deepest depths, comes in yellow (video)
- I-O Data's HDCA-UT3.0K drive offers USB 3.0 and 3TB of storage
- HTC Thunderbolt getting new radio firmware, according to Verizon doc
- FCC opens floor for public comment on AT&T / T-Mobile deal
- Shocker! Microsoft commands 79 percent of worldwide OS revenue (update)
| Posted: 01 May 2011 11:17 AM PDT  We may finally have some of the answers, thanks to Verizon's fancy new online catalog. RIM's tablet, the PlayStation Phone and the HTC Trophy are all listed as "coming soon," and that's not all -- both the BlackBerry Bold 9650, Curve 3G 9330 and the Droid 2 Global are all "while supplies last," suggesting successors may be inbound. Meanwhile, tablet LTE data plans look like they're going to cost the same as 3G ones -- $20 for 1GB, $35 for 3GB, $50 for 5GB and $80 for $10GB as usual. LTE netbooks will only be able to take advantage of the two highest-priced plans, but there are a pair of them on the way, including the 11.6-inch HP Pavilion dm1 (with a 1.6GHz AMD Fusion chip) and the 10.1-inch Compaq Mini CQ10 with an Intel Atom N455 processor. Mind you, the catalog's URL explicitly mentions "2011 Winter," so it's quite possible that "soon" won't be as soon as you'd like, but to get a peek at all the goodies, check out the gallery below or shoot on over to our source link. [Thanks, Thump3rX17] |
| PSA: AT&T DSL and U-Verse landline internet caps begin tomorrow, if you can see this website Posted: 01 May 2011 10:16 AM PDT  |
| Screen Grabs: Newly minted Bengals wide receiver AJ Green rocks Dell Streak during NFL draft (video) Posted: 01 May 2011 08:14 AM PDT  A tipster sent us video from ESPN's NFL draft coverage, asking us to identify the giant phone in University of Georgia wide receiver AJ Green's hand. Turns out it's a white Dell Streak, perhaps the only phone on the market capable of dwarfing the Cincinnati Bengals' fourth overall pick by comparison. Keep in mind, Green is a big guy -- he's 6 feet, 4 inches. He also catches footballs for a living, so we figure that, at the very least, he's got to have average hands for a man of his size. We're happy to report he didn't spike the phone after hearing the news. Videographic evidence after the break. [Thanks, Ramon] |
| Gigabyte's S1080 Windows tablet undressed by the FCC Posted: 01 May 2011 05:07 AM PDT  |
| Nanocones make solar cells more efficient, sinister looking Posted: 01 May 2011 02:03 AM PDT  |
| Sony promises 'phased restoration' of PlayStation Network and Qriocity starting this week Posted: 30 Apr 2011 11:47 PM PDT  SOME PLAYSTATION®NETWORK AND QRIOCITY™ SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
The company also expedited an already planned move of the system to a new data center in a different location that has been under construction and development for several months. In addition, PS3 will have a forced system software update that will require all registered PlayStation Network users to change their account passwords before being able to sign into the service. As an added layer of security, that password can only be changed on the same PS3 in which that account was activated, or through validated email confirmation, a critical step to help further protect customer data. |
| Sony's Kaz Hirai addresses PlayStation Network hack, we're liveblogging Posted: 30 Apr 2011 09:50 PM PDT  2:05 JST: On April 20, JST, says Sony, they were first alerted to unauthorized access. 2:06 JST: The first experts brought in determined it was a highly skilled intruder, so Sony brought in a second security firm to determine what had happened. 2:06 JST: Then, they emailed customers and published warning information. So far, so good. 2:08 JST: Yeah, lots of information was potentially stolen. "No evidence that credit card numbers, expiration dates or billing addresses" were stolen, though, according to the livestream translation. 2:09 JST: They haven't confirmed any cases of credit card fraud so far, and will let us know when they have more information. Sounds like they just don't know yet.  2:12 JST: Kaz says there will be new security measures to prevent this sort of hack in future. New data center, moved from San Diego to a new location with "more advanced security." Enhanced detection capabilities, automated software monitoring, enhanced levels of data encryption, enhanced everything. Additional firewalls. Sony's creating an Chief Information Security Officer to handle these preparations in future. Good to know. 2:14 JST: There will be an additional sign-on security measure of some sort, but Sony's also asking customers to be vigilant and check their credit card statements. Sounds like they're worried about fraud after all. They're asking customers to change all their passwords too, and change all passwords used on other websites that happen to be the same as the PSN ones. 2:17 JST: Sony says it will "consider" paying for new credit cards if they have to be re-issued to affected customers.  2:19 JST: We missed a bit there, but it sounds like they're planning to restore full network functionality within the month. Considering it's May 1st, that could be quite a wait. 2:20 JST: Now Sony's complaining about being targeted by Anonymous, both in the form of direct attacks and protests. 2:21 JST: Another round of apologies. 2:22 JST: Q&A time. 2:25 JST: There have been as many as 10 million credit cards registered, but Sony's not sure how many if any have been compromised. 2:26 JST: "By the end of a week's time, we'd like to restart our services in order," says the translator. Sony expects there may financial impact of re-issuing credit cards, lost sales on PSN and Qriocity items, etc, but don't have concrete information on the impact yet. 2:27 JST: Again, they say they haven't received any reports of actual damages from credit card fraud as of yet. 2:30 JST: Q: How many people have been affected? What kinds of legal action can Sony take? A: We're still investigating the leak, so it's not possible to say with any certainty the extent of the hack, but there are 78 million accounts. Some users register more than one account, but the volume of data is potentially for 78 million accounts. 2:32 JST: Since SNEI (Sony Network Entertainment Inc.) is based in the United States, they're working with the FBI... doesn't sound like they're pursuing any other particular legal action yet, but the translation's a bit spotty. 2:35 JST: Sony's discussing the fine points of data leakage and probabilities. Nothing is for certain, it seems, but they have "no trace" that the intruders went into certain parts of the database.  2:39 JST: Sony plans to deploy credit card monitoring measures region by region. 2:41 JST: Q: Why did it take so long to disclose this in a conference like this? A: We shut down the PSN quickly, and it took time to analyze all the data, so we had to take these actions gradually. Once we became aware of the situation, we moved promptly to warn customers. 2:43 JST: It also took more time than Sony hoped to shut down parts of the PSN and to analyze the data, Kaz says. 2:46 JST: Sony says that there's some speculation, but that it doesn't have any proof that Anonymous is behind the attacks. "It's not that we don't have any infomation at all, but it's still within the realm of speculation," says Sony's translator. 2:48 JST: The company says that some security measures were in place, and that the credit card database was definitely encrypted, but... and something was lost in translation here... it sounds like the other user information may not have been. 2:50 JST: Kaz is talking about how future devices, including the NGP, will rely on PSN in future. "We have to regain the trust and confidence of our users." Sony will try to achieve that by strengthening network services and communicating with users better from now on, he says. 2:52 JST: Kaz suggests that users may be prompted to change PSN passwords more frequently in future. 2:56 JST: Q: What message will you deliver to the hackers and pirates? (The speaker seemingly phrased this in the context that such hacks regularly occur and hardware companies have to coexist with such parties) A: We have to be able to protect the intellectual properties and copyrights, and by providing protection systems, we can provide software for users to enjoy... can maintain the ecosystem. We don't want our platform to be undermined. 2:59 JST: Kaz is stumbling around a bit (or Sony's translator is) but it sounds like he's emphasizing proactive data protection over ongoing legal action. Forgive us if that's not the case. 3:01 JST: Sony decided to correct an earlier statement, saying that PSN passwords were not encrypted but rather hashed. 3:06 JST: Both Kaz and the Japanese reporters are repeating themselves a bit now. Here's hoping there's something concrete left to talk about. 3:07 JST: One asked about compensation for the personal data leakage, in terms of credit card charge refunds, free software and the like, and Kaz insisted that the gifts are not compensation for the leak -- Sony is not presently compensating customers for the data leak because it doesn't have any evidence of credit card fraud, and Kaz says if Sony gets such reports it will deal with them on a case-by-case basis. 3:13 JST: Another reporter asked how many customers have already canceled their PSN accounts, and how Sony will deal with these customers' accumulated funds in their online wallet. It sounds like Kaz dodged the first half of the question -- saying something about how PSN doesn't rely on membership -- but we can't be sure from the translation. He does say, however, that Sony will deal with PlayStation Plus members and the contents of online wallets on a case-by-case basis. Sounds like a hassle. 3:30 JST: Reporters and Sony are debating the finer points of when, exactly, the breach was discovered and how Sony intends to protect users in future. We're beginning to nod off here. 3:38 JST: Sony is presently looking into structured ways to refund customers who wish to cancel their service, but don't presently have such a mechanism in place. 3:41 JST: That's all, folks!  Update: We're hearing that Sony's "goodwill gesture" may not be an incredibly significant one -- affected users can expect a free 30-day subscription to PlayStation Plus and a free software download of some sort, while Qriocity customers will get an extra 30 days of service on the house. Update 2: As many as 10 million credit card numbers may have been exposed, though Sony says it has no proof that any actually have been compromised, and claims that it's received no reports of credit card fraud thus far. It is, however, working with the FBI to investigate the hack. 2:00 JST: The show's begun -- following a little bit of Mozart, Sony has trotted out three solemn-looking executives. More updates after the break. |
| How would you change Motorola's Atrix 4G? Posted: 30 Apr 2011 07:28 PM PDT  |
| Triton 36,000 submarine to plumb ocean's deepest depths, comes in yellow (video) Posted: 30 Apr 2011 05:19 PM PDT  Richard Branson's not the only one eager to explore that other 70 percent of the world. Triton Submarines has designed a three-passenger sub able to dive 36,000 feet, reaching the deepest part of the world's oceans. And while Sir Richard envisions a spaceship-like craft, Triton's design evokes old school bathyspheres: it's a glass globe. Of course, water pressure poses a serious engineering challenge when you descend seven miles below the surface -- the last manned sub to reach that depth had only a single, small window made of plexiglass. The current design uses borosilicate glass (like those transparent displays we, um, saw through a while back) that actually grows stronger as depth pressure increases; it took eight months of careful heating and cooling to produce. Assuming the glass holds, it will take about 75 minutes to reach the bottom of the ocean. Anyone considering a test run should check out the PR video after the break, showing Triton's other submarines in action. |
| I-O Data's HDCA-UT3.0K drive offers USB 3.0 and 3TB of storage Posted: 30 Apr 2011 04:07 PM PDT  |
| HTC Thunderbolt getting new radio firmware, according to Verizon doc Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:36 PM PDT  |
| FCC opens floor for public comment on AT&T / T-Mobile deal Posted: 30 Apr 2011 01:19 PM PDT  [Thanks, Jeff] |
| Shocker! Microsoft commands 79 percent of worldwide OS revenue (update) Posted: 30 Apr 2011 12:22 PM PDT  Everyone knows that Windows is installed on the vast majority of computers, but it's always interesting to be reminded of what a cash cow the OS has been for Redmond. According to Gartner, Microsoft owned 78.6 percent of the global Update: Looks like we got this one wrong, folks, as it's not market share that's being measured here, but rather revenue share -- how much money each company made from its operating systems relative to one another. That means companies that price their operating systems cheaper will be at a disadvantage in the rankings, not to mention those organizations that charge nothing at all -- Ubuntu, anyone? Oh, and as some of you have pointed out in comments, there are both desktop and server operating systems in the chart above.
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