1. Chromebook: Big Brother to Netbook, Distant 3rd Cousin to Tablet
Samsung's Series 5 Chromebook hit the shelves Wednesday, selling for $500 for a 3G version and $430 for a WiFi-only model. A teardown performed by IHS iSuppli senior analyst Wayne Lam found that the Series 5 Chromebook has hardware attributes commonly found in a full-featured notebook.
The Chromebook Series 5 is "an interesting device because it's priced like a netbook, but if you look at the construct, it somewhat resembles what Apple's trying to do with the MacBook Air," Lam told TechNewsWorld.
2. New iPhone rumors claim "radical new case design," August release
Apple may be planning a major redesign for the next-generation iPhone after all, contrary to most previous rumors and expectations. Boy Genius Report claims to have "independently confirmed" that the updated iPhone, which may either be the iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, will not just be a maintenance release with marginal speed bumps. Instead, it will allegedly sport a "radical new case design," and Apple is considering holding a special event in August to announce the device.
BGR says it hasn't received any further details on the alleged new case design of the next-gen iPhone, only that it will fulfill users' wildest dreams and fantasies be very different than the iPhone 4. This follows previous rumors from last week that stated the next-gen iPhone was already in final testingand that final prototypes are currently out in the field before production this fall.
As for timing, the rumors have been converging on a fall release, which BGR's source seems to agree with. Apple typically holds a media event in September in order to introduce updates to iTunes and its various iPod lines, so many observers have expected Apple to roll in the iPhone update with those announcements. Apparently, a beginning-to-mid-August event may happen as well, according to the source, with availability following in the last week of that month. It's also worth noting that Digitimes claims that Apple has reduced its iPhone 4 orders in anticipation of a new device in the third quarter of the year.
Color us skeptical on the August claims—it takes a lot for Apple to break out of its own predefined patterns—but the company has already broken its pattern of a summer iPhone release, so anything is possible at this point.
3. Two-Headed Hacker Monster Declares Open Season on Governments
Two ad hoc hacker communities often in the headlines of late -- LulzSec and Anonymous -- announced on Monday they intend to team up to attack government websites worldwide. In its "Operation Anti-Security" manifesto, LulzSec said the top priority of this operation is "to steal and leak any classified government information, including email spools and documentation." Anonymous had on Friday tweeted its solidarity with LulzSec. "They're going to go after U.S. critical systems without fear of retaliation," warned Charles Dodd, a cybersecurity consultant.
4. Plunderous Malware Makes Off With Bags of BitCoins
A new malware attack aimed at stealing BitCoin wallets is on the loose, according to information released by security firm Symantec. The attack has led to reports of at least one theft amounting to approximately $500,000. BitCoins are a form of virtual currency. The relatively unregulated method of trading that appeals to so many users comes with a downside -- unencrypted codes can lead to large security breaches, such as in the case of the malware exposed by Symantec. Days after the attack was publicized, the value of BitCoins has fallen significantly.
5. Could Mozilla Pull Off a Firefox OS?
For years, Windows, Mac OS and Linux users have shared a number of common concepts regarding what an operating system is and is not. These leading operating systems emphasize local and networked models for working with data, rely on file systems, and share many other conceptual approaches.
6. Nokia N9: A Phone for Geeks Who Wonder What Might Have Been
Nokia has unveiled the first smartphone to run the MeeGo operating system: the Nokia N9. This new handset is all screen -- it has no home button. Its 3.9-inch Amoled screen is made from scratch-resistant curved glass, and the body was precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate. However, the N9's use of the MeeGo OS raises questions about its viability. Nokia has already all but dropped work on the MeeGo platform. "Nokia has said Windows is their platform moving forward," Will Stofega, a program director at IDC, pointed out.
7. How Fast Can You Type? Develop a Tiny Utility in Bash to Find Out
If you spend most of your time typing on your keyboard (and I hope you don’t use that mouse very frequently, if you care for your wrists, that is), getting up to speed and practicing to become a better and faster typist is well worth the time and effort. And...
The Chromebook Series 5 is "an interesting device because it's priced like a netbook, but if you look at the construct, it somewhat resembles what Apple's trying to do with the MacBook Air," Lam told TechNewsWorld.
2. New iPhone rumors claim "radical new case design," August release
Apple may be planning a major redesign for the next-generation iPhone after all, contrary to most previous rumors and expectations. Boy Genius Report claims to have "independently confirmed" that the updated iPhone, which may either be the iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, will not just be a maintenance release with marginal speed bumps. Instead, it will allegedly sport a "radical new case design," and Apple is considering holding a special event in August to announce the device.
BGR says it hasn't received any further details on the alleged new case design of the next-gen iPhone, only that it will fulfill users' wildest dreams and fantasies be very different than the iPhone 4. This follows previous rumors from last week that stated the next-gen iPhone was already in final testingand that final prototypes are currently out in the field before production this fall.
As for timing, the rumors have been converging on a fall release, which BGR's source seems to agree with. Apple typically holds a media event in September in order to introduce updates to iTunes and its various iPod lines, so many observers have expected Apple to roll in the iPhone update with those announcements. Apparently, a beginning-to-mid-August event may happen as well, according to the source, with availability following in the last week of that month. It's also worth noting that Digitimes claims that Apple has reduced its iPhone 4 orders in anticipation of a new device in the third quarter of the year.
Color us skeptical on the August claims—it takes a lot for Apple to break out of its own predefined patterns—but the company has already broken its pattern of a summer iPhone release, so anything is possible at this point.
3. Two-Headed Hacker Monster Declares Open Season on Governments
Two ad hoc hacker communities often in the headlines of late -- LulzSec and Anonymous -- announced on Monday they intend to team up to attack government websites worldwide. In its "Operation Anti-Security" manifesto, LulzSec said the top priority of this operation is "to steal and leak any classified government information, including email spools and documentation." Anonymous had on Friday tweeted its solidarity with LulzSec. "They're going to go after U.S. critical systems without fear of retaliation," warned Charles Dodd, a cybersecurity consultant.
4. Plunderous Malware Makes Off With Bags of BitCoins
A new malware attack aimed at stealing BitCoin wallets is on the loose, according to information released by security firm Symantec. The attack has led to reports of at least one theft amounting to approximately $500,000. BitCoins are a form of virtual currency. The relatively unregulated method of trading that appeals to so many users comes with a downside -- unencrypted codes can lead to large security breaches, such as in the case of the malware exposed by Symantec. Days after the attack was publicized, the value of BitCoins has fallen significantly.
5. Could Mozilla Pull Off a Firefox OS?
For years, Windows, Mac OS and Linux users have shared a number of common concepts regarding what an operating system is and is not. These leading operating systems emphasize local and networked models for working with data, rely on file systems, and share many other conceptual approaches.
6. Nokia N9: A Phone for Geeks Who Wonder What Might Have Been
Nokia has unveiled the first smartphone to run the MeeGo operating system: the Nokia N9. This new handset is all screen -- it has no home button. Its 3.9-inch Amoled screen is made from scratch-resistant curved glass, and the body was precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate. However, the N9's use of the MeeGo OS raises questions about its viability. Nokia has already all but dropped work on the MeeGo platform. "Nokia has said Windows is their platform moving forward," Will Stofega, a program director at IDC, pointed out.
7. How Fast Can You Type? Develop a Tiny Utility in Bash to Find Out
If you spend most of your time typing on your keyboard (and I hope you don’t use that mouse very frequently, if you care for your wrists, that is), getting up to speed and practicing to become a better and faster typist is well worth the time and effort. And...
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