Thursday, June 11, 2009
Software
The First USB 3.0 Driver For Linux (Or Any OS) Is Here
11:59PM Mark Wilson | We have no issues with Linux, other than that vendors often overlook the platform when it comes to drivers. Luckily, The Geekess, also known as Sarah Sharp, has coded the first USB 3.0 driver for Linux. Her efforts will not only make USB 3.0 compatible with Linux when the tech hits later this month, but will also earn Linux the title of “First!” OS to support the USB 3.0 standard. Nice! [The Geekess via Ozel Web Tasarim via Engadget]
Cameras
Using The Red One Camera To Make A ‘Living Movie Poster’
11:40PM Adam Frucci | We’ve seen the Red One blur the line between DSLRs and HD cameras with Esquire’s video-still Megan Fox cover, but this video shows how a photography studio that shoots movie posters has used it to blend photography and video even more. More »
Random Stuff
Brute Force Password ATM Attack, A New Definition
11:20PM Jesus Diaz | As you know, to steal an ATM you only need John Connor’s Atari Portfolio, a credit card interface, and a password cracking program. Easy. That or 20 thugs and all that money will be yours. More »
Peripherals
Monster MCC AV50 Home Theater Controller, Or Star Trek If Gene Roddenberry Were Blind
11:02PM Mark Wilson | There’s something vaguely reminiscent of vintage sci fi in this new remote from Monster, but there’s not nearly enough of that something to make the design palatable in any way. More »
Design
Sharp LED Lightbulbs Sets The White Point To Your Entire House
10:40PM Jesus Diaz | Why change the camera white point when you can actually change the entire room white point and leave your camera fixed? OK, that doesn’t make any sense at all, but you can do it with the new Sharp LED lamps. More »
Business
Dell’s Gearing Up To Buy Something Big, But What?
10:21PM John Herrman | Recently, Dell’s been doing all the things that a major company does when getting ready to make a big acquisition, like building up cash reserves, selling bonds, and, well, talking about it, at least internally. The only question now is, what do they want? Is it a hardware company, maybe to break into the mobile space, or, as the WSJ boringly insinuates, a “data-storage and tech-services business.” [WSJ]
Design
Herman Miller Setu Chair Is A Poor Man’s Embody
10:00PM Jesus Diaz | The new Herman Miller Setu is certainly not the Herman Miller Embody. But then again, its $US650 price tag is not the Embody’s $US1600. And for a good reason. More »
Games
Doom Resurrection For IPhone Due Next Week; Here’s The Trailer
9:28PM John Herrman | Doom Resurrection, the first full title in the series since Doom III, will be coming to the App Store next week, and iD has cut a trailer. (Spoiler: It looks great.) More »
Cameras
12.2-Megapixel, HD-Shooting Samsung WB1000/TL320 Arrives Next Week, Still Thinks It’s A Car
8:15PM John Herrman | Samsung has posted the full details of its WB1000 (née TL320) analog-gauged point-and-shoot, and its specs—like its exterior—are eye-catching. More »
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