Saturday, April 14, 2012
Apple's fix for the Flashback Malware
It popped up automatically on my Mac today. If it doesn't do that on yours, you might try to check for software updates.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Sony's Android Powered SmartWatch Now Shipping in the U.S.
Anyone remember Dick Tracy?
From maximumpc.com.
"For the Android fanatic who has everything, there's the new Xperia SmartWatch from Sony, an Android powered wristwatch that taps into your Google smartphone via Bluetooth. Why would you want to do that? Think of it as a secondary screen for your Droid or Nexus or whatever Android device you're packing in your pocket. Sony's SmartWatch vibrates in response to certain events, such as an incoming call. You can read texts and emails, and keep up with Facebook and Twitter all without ever reaching for your smartphone.
If doing such things on a 1.3-inch OLED touchscreen display tethered to your wrist (or shoulder strap or belt -- the watch face detaches from the wristband) sounds appealing, then you're in luck. Previously only available in the U.K., Sony's SmartWatch is now shipping in the U.S. for $150 MSRP."
From maximumpc.com.
"For the Android fanatic who has everything, there's the new Xperia SmartWatch from Sony, an Android powered wristwatch that taps into your Google smartphone via Bluetooth. Why would you want to do that? Think of it as a secondary screen for your Droid or Nexus or whatever Android device you're packing in your pocket. Sony's SmartWatch vibrates in response to certain events, such as an incoming call. You can read texts and emails, and keep up with Facebook and Twitter all without ever reaching for your smartphone.
If doing such things on a 1.3-inch OLED touchscreen display tethered to your wrist (or shoulder strap or belt -- the watch face detaches from the wristband) sounds appealing, then you're in luck. Previously only available in the U.K., Sony's SmartWatch is now shipping in the U.S. for $150 MSRP."
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Verizon Succumbs to Peer Pressure, Starts Charging $30 Phone Upgrade Fee
Too bad Verizon.
"Wireless carriers have a tendency to roll out the red carpet for new subscribers, but once you're part of the family, well, don't expect to receive special treatment. Highlighting this observation is the fact that Verizon Wireless is getting ready to implement a $30 upgrade fee for existing customers who upgrade to a shiny new subsidized smartphone with a renewed two-year service agreement. Apparently 24 months of data fees is no longer good enough."
"Wireless carriers have a tendency to roll out the red carpet for new subscribers, but once you're part of the family, well, don't expect to receive special treatment. Highlighting this observation is the fact that Verizon Wireless is getting ready to implement a $30 upgrade fee for existing customers who upgrade to a shiny new subsidized smartphone with a renewed two-year service agreement. Apparently 24 months of data fees is no longer good enough."
Verizon Succumbs to Peer Pressure, Starts Charging $30 Phone Upgrade Fee
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Apple promises Flashback malware killer
Better late than never, I suppose. This comes from computerworld.com.
"Week after firms put infected Macs at 600,000+, acknowledges infections
"Week after firms put infected Macs at 600,000+, acknowledges infections
By Gregg Keizer
April 11, 2012 06:39 AM ET
Computerworld - Apple on Tuesday for the first time publicly acknowledged a malware campaign that has infected an estimated 600,000 Macs, and said it would release a free tool to disinfect users' machines.
"A recent version of malicious software called Flashback exploits a security flaw in Java in order to install itself on Macs," Apple said in a support document published Tuesday. "Apple is developing software that will detect and remove the Flashback malware.""
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