Facebook Breakup Notifier: this is 21st century romance

Ladies and gentlemen, there is now a sure-fire way to capitalize on the freshly dumped. Netizens, Facebookers and geeks: take heed! No longer must you pore through your friends list looking for easy rebound relationships. With Breakup Notifier, simply select friends who, in your opinion should be in your bed rather than someone else's, and you'll receive an email when (if?) they become single.

Speaking on behalf of romantics everywhere, the service is depressingly simple to use. Seriously, it's a 3-step process -- and to be honest, it kind of takes all of the effort (read: romance) out of Facebook-stalking your crushes. Anyone who has successfully chatted up a boy or girl online will know that timing is by far the most important factor, and with Breakup Notifier in your arsenal, rebound hook-ups are an easy, foregone conclusion.

Breakup Notifier is free for now -- but considering Facebook historically bans 'who defriended me?' apps, it might not be around long enough to make the developer any money. Better strike while the iron's hot, eh?

Facebook Breakup Notifier: this is 21st century romance originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft to demo Windows 8 tablet interface in June?

At this point, the only thing keeping Microsoft in the tablet conversation are rumors of its Windows 8 or Windows Next, and lo and behold we've got another one to add to the pile. While we heard last week that Microsoft could release the beta of Windows 8 for tablets at PDC in September, "sources at Microsoft" have now told Business Insider, that the company is hoping to show a public "design demo" of the operating system's tablet UI as early as June. The timing is interesting -- and it actually lines up very well with Computex, where the company does have a big presence -- but we're also intrigued by the part that says Microsoft's taking "a more Apple-like approach to interface design" and that it will use Metro UI pieces. That's obviously similar to what Microsoft showed us at last year's Computex (picture of that above) -- except it was using Windows Embedded Compact 7 underneath. The article also mentions that it will draw on some Media Center-like styling, which also syncs up with some other whispers we've heard. Yep, there's a lot of rumors, and well, with this talk of summer / fall it looks like we'll be dealing with plenty more before we hear anything official.

Microsoft to demo Windows 8 tablet interface in June? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samson Zoom H1 Handy Recorder Review

Recording microphones are common place these days.� They are on our phones, iPods, mp3 players and even on pens.� But usually these microphones don?t result in the best audio quality from their built-in�mono microphone.� That?s where Samson?s Zoom H1 Handy Recorder comes in. The package includes the Zoom H1 Handy Recorder with a preloaded 2GB [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/02/25/samson-zoom-h1-handy-recorder-review/

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Google Docs OCR adds support for 29 additional languages

Google Docs introduced its OCR feature last year, and its addition was a welcome one for anyone who uploads photgraphed or scanned documents like receipts, faxes, or other dead-tree materials. Now, Google has announced that OCR support is being expanded beyond the original five languages -- English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish -- to a whopping 34 in total.

The official post also states that the tool's formatting abilities have been improved and should produce digital documents that more accurately reproduce your paper originals. To convert a document using OCR, just head to the upload page, check the appropriate box, and select your JPG, GIF, PNG, or PDF file(s).

Google Docs OCR adds support for 29 additional languages originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3-D?Print Yourself With Kinect

“Fabricate Yourself” is like a 3-D photo booth. Using a Microsoft Kinect, anyone can hit a button and have a 3-D model of themselves printed right then. The project, headed by Karl Willis, removes the arcane intricacies of CAD software and replaces them with something anybody can pick up and play with.
Presented at the Tangible, [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/02/3d-print-yourself-with-kinect/

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Rumor: iPad 2 Will Come in White

Have you given up on the ridiculous saga of the white iPhone 4? It’s probably safe to say we’ll never see Apple’s embarrassing white elephant, but fear not: We have a new white iDevice rumor to replace it. Behold — the white iPad.
The rumor comes courtesy of iFixYouri, last seen leaking photos of the entire [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/02/rumor-ipad-2-will-come-in-white/

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First Windows Phone 7 update results in bricked Samsung phones

We didn't expect Microsoft's first global update for Windows Phone 7 go off without a snag, but several owners of Samsung WP7 devices are really regretting pushing the update button yesterday. The update has reportedly had trouble with the Omnia 7, resulting in bricked handsets or an updater which locks up before it completes. Microsoft is aware of the issues, and is currently working to resolve them.

There are also plenty of users reporting that the update still hasn't been offered -- including yours truly and blogger Manan Kakkar. If you've got a Windows Phone 7 device, how did your update experience go? Was it snag free, or or you now holding a very shiny doorstop?

First Windows Phone 7 update results in bricked Samsung phones originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Why Didn't the New 13-inch MacBook Pro Get a Higher Resolution Screen? [Question]

There's no question that the new MacBook Pros are blazingly awesome. The whole line has been rejuvenated with Sandy Bridge processors, better graphics and a lightning fast Thunderbolt I/O port. But one thing has been bothering us about the update, or rather, lack of update: The 13-inch MacBook Pro still has a lower resolution screen. There's not even an option for a higher-res screen, like the 15-inch Pro. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/-thOtpiwsMI/why-didnt-the-new-13+inch-macbook-pro-get-a-higher-resolution-screen

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CrunchGear Week in Review: New Species Edition

Here are some stories from the past week on CrunchGear: Weekend Giveaway: Rebtel Wants You To Have A Motorola Atrix The Creditor Carbon Fiber Money Clip Knife Keeps Your Money Safe What Is Thunderbolt And Will It Change Your Life? Little Magic Stories: Interactive Art With The Kinect Thodio iBox Is A Cute And Customizable [...]

Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/02/28/week-in-review-new-species/

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LastPass XSS vulnerability found, website and browser add-ons affected (updated)

Mike Cardwell, the Stallmanite who recently discovered a fantastically covert way of working out which Web services you're currently logged in to, has found a nasty XSS vulnerability in the LastPass password manager. The cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability not only allows nefarious types to see which sites you've recently logged in to, but it also provides access your email address and password reminder.

First off: don't worry. Cardwell reported the vulnerability to LastPass before writing it up, and it has since been fixed. We're not sure if the fix has propagated out to the Chrome and Firefox add-ons -- but we have to assume that Cardwell wouldn't have written his blog post if the vulnerability still existed.

With that said, you should still be more than a little concerned about the fundamental architecture of LastPass as an in-the-cloud password manager. While this cross-site scripting attack was fixed quickly, Cardwell thinks a similar attack "could easily happen again in future."

Beyond being susceptible to XSS attacks, LastPass doesn't even use HSTS, which means that man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks are also rather easy to pull off.

It's very hard for us to recommend LastPass as a password manager when further vulnerabilities will almost certainly be found. For the time being, you should check out KeePass, an offline password manager that, for now, is a lot more secure than LastPass.

Update: LastPass has now implemented HSTS and a few other features to make their website and browser add-ons a lot harder to attack in the future. Hooray!

[Thanks to Brad for the tip!]

LastPass XSS vulnerability found, website and browser add-ons affected (updated) originally appeared on Download Squad on Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Discovery Blazes One Last Trail

Just shy of 40 successful space journeys, the NASA shuttle Discovery headed to the International Space Station Thursday on a final mission that followed repair problems and bad weather. Known as "STS-133," Discovery's last voyage will take 11 days. The shuttle is delivering a variety of parts and modules to the space station and carrying an interesting hitchhiker -- a humanoid robot named "Robonaut 2," or "R2."

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/71951.html

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Put a Kork on Your iPad

Face it, as much as we love our iPads, they can be a bit difficult to hold without a case.� The AProduct company has designed a case with an ergonomic shape that can make holding the iPad easier.� The Kork cover is made from cork and is thicker than most iPad covers and has a [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/02/22/put-a-kork-on-your-ipad/

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How would you change Panasonic's Lumix DFC-GF2?

We're drowning in interchangeable lens options, but that's far from being a bad thing. For those that finally caved and picked up Panasonic's Lumix DFC-GF2, we're interested to see how you'd change things if given that golden opportunity. Are you satisfied with the size, weight and design? How's the low-light performance? Would you alter anything about the lens selection? Introduce a version that changes colors with the seasons? Go on and get creative in comments below -- the GF3 needs some ideas, you know?

How would you change Panasonic's Lumix DFC-GF2? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Daily Crunch: The Batman Cometh Edition

DOTKLOK: A Clock Made Of Dots This Phineas And Ferb CD Boombox Is For Kids And/Or Dads Interview With Halfbot Over Their App Store IP Theft Of ?The Blocks Cometh? Mimoco?s Latest Puts Your Data On DC Comic Classics Light Strikers: Like Laser Tag But Much Better

Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/02/17/daily-crunch-the-batman-cometh/

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Daily Crunch: Sea Comb Edition

Video: Connected Medical Devices At The GSMA Embedded Mobile House A USB-Powered Aquarium, Alarm Clock, Thermometer, And Desk Light Honeycomb Ported To The Nexus One New Amazon Kindle Commercial: ?The Book Lives On? A Very Happy 25th Birthday To The Legend Of Zelda

Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/02/22/daily-crunch-sea-comb-edition/

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OCZ's consumer-grade Vertex 3 SSD gets benched, SandForce SF-2281 helps it spank competition

We thought OCZ's Vertex 3 Pro was some flaming hot stuff, but solid state storage reviewers have mind-boggling news -- the plain ol' Vertex 3 will bring the same completely ludicrous 550MB / sec read speeds (plus even faster 525MB / sec writes) at a down-to-earth price. Previews found the Vertex 3's new SandForce SF-2281 controller and Micron 25nm flash memory chips edged out even its own enterprise-grade cousin in nearly every test -- with a few anomalies here and there -- and were reportedly too fast to achieve full performance with any SATA 6Gbps controller save the one in Intel's new Cougar Point chipset. Best of all, they claim that OCZ's targeting a price of just $250 for the 120GB version, or $500 for the 240GB drive benched here. That's still a chunk of change, but considering current-gen 120GB SSDs still cost over $200 street, it sounds like OCZ and SandForce are setting a bar that will drive down prices across the board. We can't wait.

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OCZ's consumer-grade Vertex 3 SSD gets benched, SandForce SF-2281 helps it spank competition originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mac OS X Lion: the multi-touch offspring of Windows 7 and iOS

Yesterday, Apple released the developer preview of Mac OS X Lion, the first major update to OS X since August 2009. Two major things have uprooted the computing world since then: the launch of Windows 7 in October 2009, and the iPad in 2010.

It's no surprise, then, that OS X Lion looks like the lovechild of Windows 7 and iOS. White box-thumping purists will claim, somehow, that this is revolutionary, world-changing, pivotal. Realists will acknowledge that, for the first time in at least a decade, Apple might be following Microsoft's lead.

Hyperbole aside, though, we should be excited: more than anything, OS X Lion is a glimpse of the future of tablet computing.

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Mac OS X Lion: the multi-touch offspring of Windows 7 and iOS originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This 5-ton Megatron Tank Was Hand Built By a Man [Tanks]

A Chinese man decided to build Megatron in tank form (from Transformers). So he did it. And it is ridiculously detailed and just brain meltingly awesome. The whole sculpture (that's what he called it) weighs just about 5 tons. [Zcool via Neatorama] More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/-OPVgOK0Gis/

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This Week's Top Web Comedy Video: Mike Tyson Gives Oscar Picks [Video]

Click to viewNotable film critic Leonard Maltin and notable unstable former boxer Mike Tyson take a few minutes to hash out Iron Mike's Oscar favorites. It's even more ridiculous than you'd think. I mean, there's pigeon-whispering. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/7LDIybQxBBo/this-weeks-top-web-comedy-video-mike-tyson-gives-oscar-picks

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A Brief and Wonderful History of Hollywood Special Effects [Blip]

From the earliest cartoon dinosaurs to stop-motion to CGI to today's eye-gouging 3D, Time guides us through a tour of the major milestones in over a century's worth of special effects achievements. Even The Parent Trap gets some much-deserved love. And who knows? Maybe studying up here will help out with that Oscar pool. [Time] More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/StDuEYEFGmI/a-brief-and-wonderful-history-of-hollywood-special-effects

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