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Olympus plugs gap with new E-30 Four Thirds DSLR

Until now, the Olympus Four Thirds platform DSLR line up included the E-420 and E-520, competing for the budget-conscious photographer, and the E-3, a semi-professional model. Today's announcement of the E-30, which is scheduled to be available early in January 2009, plugs the gap between the E-520 and E-3.

iPhone update plugs security holes

In addition to adding features like Street View on Google Maps and performance improvements that could reduce the number of dropped calls, the latest software update for the iPhone released on Friday also plugs holes that could expose data on locked phones.

Sun plugs holes in StarOffice

Categories: Browsers, Exploit code, Data theft, Open source, Pen testing, Passwords, Sun Microsystems, Linux, Arbitrary Code Execution

MP plugs in to new robot lab@Normal:Bleep, bleep ... Anthony and Marcel from Holy Eucharist Primary

VISITORS to Holy Eucharist Primary School last week could be forgiven for thinking they’d just stepped into a futuristic realm or the set of the latest Hollywood sci-fi movie.

Google plugs first Googlephone flaw

Google has responded to the discovery of a security bug by pushing out the first patch for its Android mobile phone platform.

National Geographic Plugs Into Video Games

National Geographic is partnering with Bandai and Sony to develop a series of family-friendly consoles, online, and mobile video games.

Opera update plugs bug brace

Version 9.62 of the browser fixes a vulnerability in the History Search function which creates a possible mechanism for hacker to inject code. The flaw, discovered by researcher Aviv Raff, left Opera users at risk of attack simply by visiting booby-trapped webpages.

Griffin debuts RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone 3G...

Accessory maker Griffin has introduced a new version of its RoadTrip with SmartScan FM transmitter, tailored to the iPhone 3G. The device plugs into a car's 12V power socket, and broadcasts audio from an iPhone or iPod to a frequency set on the car's radio. The SmartScan feature identifies the three clearest frequencies in a given region, and assigns these to available preset buttons.

Whole Home Audio with "Eos" from IntelliTouch

Eos Wireless core system The design of the Eos Wireless from IntelliTouch is brilliant, as there is a removable wall mount on the speaker that plugs directly into an electrical outlet. The speakers have a 150-foot range from the iPod dock and produce quality digital audio for multi-room sound throughout your home. Most digital speaker products have interference created by Wi-Fi products that can ruin those favorite songs. This interference is not an issue with IntelliTouch’s GigaWave error correction technology.

The 2008 geek gadget gift guide: iWow for iPod Adapter

Why you must have it: The iPod is quickly becoming the modern stereo, but its digitized files often lack the nuance of the original recordings. SRS Labs' iWow for iPod Adapter plugs into the iPod's bottom 30-pin connector and restores the audio cues in the sources, so music and video files sound more like they were intended. (SRS Labs also offers the separate iWow 2.0 software, which is an iTunes plug-in for your Mac or PC that adds the same audio restoration to music and videos played from your computer.)

Gaudy French millionaires drool over Yubz solid gold phone

The Yubz telephone makes the argument that even iPhones can't escape irony's tacky, far-reaching arm. For $50 and the cost of shipping from France, you can own this ridiculous handset that plugs into your iPhone and lets you pretend you're Donald Trump in the early 1970s.

Yubz wins gold medal for worst iPhone accessory ever

The Yubz telephone makes the argument that even iPhones can't escape irony's tacky, far-reaching arm. For €40 (£32) and the cost of shipping from France, you too can own this ridiculous handset. It plugs into your iPhone and lets you pretend you're Donald Trump in the early 1970s.

Griffin Technology Announces RoadTrip with SmartScan Now Certified for iPhone

Griffin Technology today announced the availability of RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone. RoadTrip with SmartScan provides a convenient way for music lovers to send music wirelessly from an iPhone or iPod to their car’s stereo FM system. RoadTrip plugs into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or 12-volt accessory socket to charge the user’s iPhone or iPod while it’s playing.

Microsoft takes another shot at the gaming mouse

nVIDIA's new driver revision, 180, offers some nice benefits to those who install it. SLI on multiple monitors is much easier now, with the software allowing you to choose which display gets the SLI, as opposed to completely disabling monitors and playing with plugs. PhsyX support is also made a little easier, so you can easily choose which nVIDIA card will run your graphics and which will handle the physics processing. AnandTech walks you through all of it here.

VIA Collaborates with OpenChrome on Open Source Video Driver

nVIDIA's new driver revision, 180, offers some nice benefits to those who install it. SLI on multiple monitors is much easier now, with the software allowing you to choose which display gets the SLI, as opposed to completely disabling monitors and playing with plugs. PhsyX support is also made a little easier, so you can easily choose which nVIDIA card will run your graphics and which will handle the physics processing. AnandTech walks you through all of it here.

RXS Bluetooth adaptors let you hook up your MP3 player

RXS has just launched a couple of Bluetooth adaptors for MP3 players that'll let you stream your tunes over to a Bluetooth-capable car stereo, or pair of speakers or headphones. There's an iPod version (pictured above) and a rather clunkier version that plugs into any 3.5mm headphone jack that's available.

USA Spec iPod Interface Installation - iPod Revolution

In a world where information and entertainment is instantaneous, looking around your truck for a CD is so pass. Today's generation of drivers want their music, videos, and pictures right now, not 3 minutes from now. This reason, and the fact that an iPod can hold an entire lifetime of music in a package smaller than a deck of cards, is why manufacturers have jumped head first onto the MP3 band wagon. Original equipment companies are offering factory-equipped head units with AUX inputs or plugs for any type of MP3 player. Apple hit a homerun with the iPod and for the purposes of the next three stories, we'll be looking at and comparing three of the most popular iPod interface devices.

Seagate Acknowledges Problems With 1.5-TB HDD

AnInkle writes "Seagate's 1.5TB Barracuda has been available for a couple months from multiple retailers. But shortly after release, reports of random freezes appeared on several sites. The hang apparently occurs in Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows Vista when streaming video or transferring files at low speeds. After a couple of weeks of silence, Seagate has finally officially acknowledged the problem. In a response to The Tech Report, they say they're investigating the 'issue' affecting 'a small number of Barracuda 7200.11 hard drives.' Acknowledging the 'inconvenience' is a start, but most users expect at least average performance and prompt service from the capacity king of data storage." In a related story, reader Lucas123 plugs a ComputerWorld piece examining the question of Seagate's plans to stay relevant at a time when SSDs increasing


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