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]
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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]
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 »
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 »
What do you do when you’ve instituted a bottom-to-top refresh in your product line, your new shipments are imminent, but you still have hundreds of stores with leftover inventory? FIRE SALE, is what. More »
