The members of NYC Resistor hacker group discovered, stored inside the ROM of an old Macinstosh SE, a series of images and a strange encrypted string, placed there in 1986 by members of the development team that computer. This particular "computer easter egg" was discovered while investigating hackers source code contained in the ROM of a Mac SE that found abandoned on the streets of Brooklyn.
We all know what a "computer easter egg". Those messages, images or extras that programmers often leave hidden in their creations to be discovered by users originated in 1979, when Warren Robinett, the developer of the game Adventure, Atari, included a secret trick that made his name appear on the screen. Currently, most applications have some phrase or message within your code, it is discovered rather quickly. But it seems that some of them have been hidden well enough to remain safe for over 25 years.
This is the case of images with a strange string NYC Resistor hacker found inside the ROM (read only memory) of an Apple Macinstosh SE. It all started when one of its members found in the streets of Brooklyn one of these computers left on a sidewalk. It is a machine that was released in the mid-1980s, and despite being a very advanced at that time, and is completely obsolete, so the owner decided to get him home safely together away. This hacker thought it was not right for such an interesting destination computer, so bore him to the headquarters of NYC Resistor.
When connected to the mains discovered that the machine booted, but it was not possible to use the computer for lacking the necessary peripherals. At this point they decided to devote himself to do a little "digital archeology". So it was off the case and removed the two ROM chips (PROM M27C512) machine, ready to read its contents. They put the chips in a reader ROMs, connected it to the PC and read its contents. They knew they had succeeded when viewed within 256KB read strings like "Chicago", "PACK" and "CDEF" (if they had misread the probability of finding a correctly spelled word is very low). They began to discuss the contents of this file, using free software tools like objdump, and then to identify the routines documented in manuals and websites dedicated to this computer, found some bits and blocks calls apparently were not documented.
They wrote a program in Python to convert those strings of bytes expressed in hexadecimal in PNG images and found four black and white photographs of 576 x 384 pixels, created with typical dot patterns that were used at the time (a system known as "diffusion-dithered 1-bit"), in which several persons whose names appear so far not been made public but presumed to be part of the team developing the computer. We also found a text string with no apparent sense ("JCSLWRLBBMABOEMTDAHJTCFJLMBKCRCLAKEHBRDCDAFSHFT") but that could be related to the images. It really is a surprising finding, which makes us think that surely there must be many "easter eggs" hidden in all that similar hardware that we thoughtlessly thrown away in recent decades.
After multiple crossings, tension and accusations in both directions, has finally reached a verdict in the trial held in suspense the mobile device market. Apple has achieved a resounding victory over Samsung, confirming that the South Korean company copied several aspects of the design of both the iPhone and the iPad. The Cupertino giant also to solidify their position and get a precedent that could lead to other demands, has earned more than a billion dollars in damages.
Just one chapter closes, but its consequences may extend for long. The conflict that pitted Apple and Samsung has been followed closely by all portal with respect to mobile devices. Expected long deliberation, a detailed exploration of the facts, and analysis of the arguments presented by both parties. But in the end, the jury of nine people needed less than three days to reach a conclusion. All this activity had been preceded by the verdict of a South Korean court convicted basically two companies, prohibiting the sale of ten products Samsung (the Galaxy S III is not on that list) and four Apple products (iPhone 4S and the iPad 3 will sale) in that territory. Now, the episode is completely legal in California, and the overwhelming winner was Apple.
Although he had offered the possibility that both companies came to an agreement before the verdict was announced, that never materialized. As a result, the Cupertino giant has won a solid victory that makes creditor of 1,051 million dollars in damages. Among the patents that have been raped by Samsung include the "pinch-to-zoom", that of the "bounce" when the user scrolling, and the "double tap" to zoom. Samsung was also found guilty of violating Apple patent gives exclusivity on smartphones rectangular design with rounded corners, although this did not extend to the patent involving the iPad. The jury also scored aware patent violations committed by Samsung, who also failed to prove with sufficient strength that Apple's patents were invalid.
Oddly enough, the most important result of this damage is. Samsung faces the fact that the sale of most of its mobile product line (the big exception would be the Galaxy S III for being too new, but the scope has yet to be determined) is prohibited in the United States. And this also installs a precedent favorable to Apple, which will probably lead to a legal crusade against other manufacturers across the pond. In short, Cupertino is celebrating. Apple has once again proved its supremacy in the courts, against an opponent that under no circumstances can be considered minor. From now on, anyone seeking to copy the iPhone, or any other product with the apple logo, you should probably think twice.
The preview of Windows 8 and may be used and many who look beyond the aesthetic and have been held in astonishment how comfortable they have found it. Of course in the major overhaul also enters the new service discovery, and has discovered a pretty controversial: Windows SmartScreen. This process is an analysis and compilation of data for each new installation of software on Winows 8 and sends it to Microsoft to see if it is digitally signed. As done in secret, by default and in an unsafe manner, and this has become another major attack on the privacy of users of Windows 8
To the delight of the early adopters, technicians and experts to try it again as soon as it is released, Windows 8 is no longer used in various presentations promoting the empirical approach to its operation. With suspicion by the interface and having some doubts about integrations, many users we have ventured into Windows 8 with machete in hand pointer. After a review period acceptable to the launch of the latest free version, limited to Microsoft has released Windows 8 has been a problem that some experts are trying blogs, and this relates to user privacy in Windows 8. Is that as Kobeisi Nadim, a software engineer, Windows 8 sends all that information to install Microsoft.
The culprit of the matter, in addition to Microsoft, is a small Windows service called SmartScreen. This service is enabled by default on any Windows, has the function to capture a kind of information that you install software hash and send it to Microsoft to check its safety. That is, make sure it is not malicious software, you can install without risks. At first it seems an interesting option after fight infection receiving less seasoned users about computer use and the "functioning" of malware on the Internet. But you have to look a little beyond the matter and see what Microsoft is doing here is to invade user privacy. Let's put unwittingly.
An example of its operation could be: Downloads Torrent client. Then you open the installer and Windows SmartScreen currently runs in the background to capture the serial data and send it to Microsoft software for rapid analysis of digital signatures. If the application is not in order, Windows will return an error. In addition to what this means in terms of privacy, there is also a safety issue, and that the server is Microsoft still uses the SSLv2 protocol, which is known for its flaws and security holes. Then, when you consider that the installed programs can make a profile of user activities and above this information gathered in silence for Microsoft is exposed to an attack, the situation becomes more embarrassing and hopefully resolve it before the release of the final version.
With just a few hundred hours of anime above one can detect the quality of the drawings with just a look, becoming almost an expert in art 2D animation. If you're one of them, the work you'll love Live2D greatly, as it is meant to facilitate the rendering and 3D rendering 2D images letting the beauty and mixing technique on your screen. Designed for the new generation of games, videos, cartoons and interactive applications for touch screens, gives Live2D 2D images hidden dimension of the artistic mind
The artistic journey can be done by any network gallery to see what the artists are drawing ever leaves the question of how would those shadows and lights 2D in a 3D environment. Games like Borderlands made me think a lot about this, but so did before Robotech, Saint Seiya, Akira and many other Japanese anime where the beauty of the drawing was unprecedented. Now you can be a new result we remove the 2D static and animated images, as Live2D, which is developed by Cybernoids, is the first technology that allows drawing 3D rendering 2D images to show what the artist drawing but the lack of animation images can not be displayed.
As technology is inspired Live2D limitations had 2D animation to show as it was created, indicating deCybernoids people is that this tool is an extension of the drawing, so the more you have artistic sense cartoonist or animator, best results will be achieved. As obviously imagine, this kind of model drawing and animation can inaugurate a modern generation of anime and games with less polygons in interaction but with a visual artistry and equally shocking. Live2D is available in two versions, supporting content creation through polygon or vector and is the first to use a 3D engine that gives excellent results in terms of animation smoothing polygons, which could be a benefit to applications, animations and games for smart phones.
The September 12 event is planned in which Apple supposedly will present the iPhone 5, but also the iPad Mini. Still not even officially confirmed the existence of such an event, or the appearance of these two products. But rumors are becoming more numerous. This time, providers aim to be manufactured four million units of the new tablet in September.
This hefty amount of devices would focus the launch of iPad Mini in October, following its introduction in September, along with the iPhone 5. There will be four million units per month only for what will be the start of sales.
The source of this information are component suppliers. Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, which usually includes such rumors from the production line, the one who has provided few details known.
The four million units of the iPad Mini to come out of the factories each month from September, are aimed not only at launch but the holiday season, for which Apple is preparing already.
It is expected that the Cupertino firm present a tablet of 7.85 inches on September 12, which also will be the appearance of the iPhone 5, according to expectations. The features of this iPad Mini contemplate a screen with a resolution similar to the iPad 2, while the price would be about $ 299, more than Kindle Fire and Google Nexus, both of 7 inches.
I had mentioned a few years ago: The last official Nikola Tesla lab ran the risk of disappearing. The workplace of this extraordinary inventor, physicist and engineer was going to be demolished soon arose a buyer interested in the land where you are. However, in the Web community, channeled through Matthew Inman, head of the popular site The Oatmeal, has responded to the challenge: Collect a total of $ 850,000 to save the facility and eventually turn them into a museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla.
The story goes that the last lab of Nikola Tesla is located in the small town of Shoreham, in the state of New York. That was the place that started building the Wardenclyffe Tower, which among its most important goals was to serve as a proof of concept for the transmission of free electricity wirelessly. However, the tower never went into operation, and was demolished in 1917 for reasons of national security (it was believed that German spies could use the tower). Eventually, the facilities under control of AGFA ended, he decided to put on sale in 2009, for a total of nearly $ 1.6 million. AGFA said he could deliver completely clean land, therefore, the legacy he left Tesla in that place was at risk.
Now, a nonprofit organization called "Tesla Science Center" seeks to preserve this place. Apparently it has submitted a bid for the land use of old laboratory Tesla commercial purposes, but the huge legion of fans who gathered Tesla from the strong defense of Matthew Inman inventor who made via its website The Oatmeal , had something to say about it. In summary, it should raise a total of $ 850,000 to save the lab. Given the interest of preserving the place and turn it into a museum, the state of New York said that it would conduct an "egalitarian delivery" of money not exceeding $ 850,000. The project, known as "Let's Build a Tesla Museum Goddamn" was published on the website IndieGoGo, with the hope that the missing money was collected ...
Needed ... and only five days. Among the donations from the public and the amount awarded by the state of New York, the facilities have been saved. But what about the museum itself? For that, you have to wait a little longer. The $ 1.7 million only enough to buy the property and remove it from the market, not to perform restorations and construction would require a museum of that kind. But as we said entry IndieGoGo, the emphasis was put facilities in the right hands. The project continues to receive money: The latest update reveals a total of $ 914,000, and all the surplus will go to the restoration process. Among the rewards were two donations of $ 33,333, which basically buy an article dedicated to The Oatmeal (a website that generates about 30 million pageviews on average), and even the name of Elon Musk (a founder of Tesla Motors and PayPal) appeared among taxpayers. "Tesla Science Center" will need more funds to build the museum, but if the enthusiasm is maintained, it will be a matter of time.
On May 18, Facebook made history and was listed on an exchange, most large companies do in this financial capitalism where not being where the Bell Tolls is almost nonexistent. With a strong start in terms of sales of securities, the company seemed well on its way, but with different factors difficult to determine, Facebook began to erode as the days went by getting to touch a new low for 3 days. In this article we tell you a little about the ups and downs of Facebook in the bag.
Since Facebook began to go public, Zuckerberg's eyes began to turn opaque, with a faint feeling of sadness and disappointment. Crestfallen regarding jovial and youthful look that showed interviews in 5 months ago, the billionaire shows firsthand what Facebook has suffered since the market opened and was floated on the stock exchange. The output to the stock Facebook was one of the greatest technological outputs of the history of Wall Street, but has had only a slight rise of 0.6% on its first day. Even historically beat Google in terms of expectation and improvement, but the shares at $ 38 each (approximately 30 euros) were not constant, nor is constant Facebook status in the bag.
The first day of his visit to the bag, the valuation of Facebook was in some 100,000 million and tore actions with growth of 13%, but a few minutes after the start of operations, prices slowed around $ 40 . The fluctuation was consistent in its inherent instability, and playing a maximum of 43 per share and a minimum of 38, the shares ended near this last issue and remained so. When taking 421.2 million shares at market fund was 16 million with its IPO. This number is quite a historical record numbers when we remember Google in 2004, when he managed to raise 1,900 million dollars with his departure to bag. Mark Zuckerberg was happy in those days of contributions and records, as his company got on the podium in major gains to trading outlets, ranking behind Visa (19 650) and General Motors (18 140 million).
Shares of social networking site Facebook dropped 3 days ago more than 6% in the stock market, hitting a new low since hitting the roam on Wall Street. Now, of those grand $ 43 per share came to see only ashes remain, because Facebook shares are now at $ 19.69 each. This has happened after expiry of a period in which some of the investors could not get rid of their titles, so now we will see a new run after shake off Facebook titles, which could reach further lower the share price of the social network to which the IPO has brought a lot of headaches. 150 million buying and selling account for this event, which mixes a bit of frustration, concern and shares hope in recovery by purchasers Facebook
At the moment it is not known what will happen to Facebook and the stake that has characterized so far, but I must say that analysts believe that stocks will continue to fall and then Mark Zuckerberg would have to start think, or withdraw from the command or sell to the highest bidder. However, the ban on exchange of shares has created a cyclone of ups and downs continues in various platforms and wait what happens with it in November, when 1.2 billion shares are released. We must also examine whether the owners of the largest block of shares to buy the stock back to try to keep up without losing revalue the exchange value. Whatever you do, Facebook has lost half its price since it went on the bag, and that the situation is complex for Zuckerberg and other shareholders. Your future looks black for the moment and do not know how it might affect the performance of the site and their innovativeness, and the worst of the whole situation is that by going public, the future of Facebook and the mess that was got longer depends only on him.
It has leaked another feature of the map application that will include iOS 6, the new Apple's mobile operating system. His guide service to alert drivers of the streets and roads are under construction. The function has been discovered by a reader of the blog , who forwarded the information.
Apple wants Google services are minimal in their phones. The next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 6, shall not bear nor Google Maps Youtube application, two apps that always included since the launch of the first iPhone.
The new mapping application was created with the collaboration of Tomtom, Waze, an application that generates a free map and updated thanks to the contributions of its users, and even NASA. Want to offer a powerful alternative to Google Maps for Android, which already offered driving guides natively, but not in its application for iOS.
It is expected that both iOS 6 as the next iPhone be presented on September 12, and is available to buy within days.
We know the ink jet printing or laser fateful dead leaves, with thousands of numbers, letters, colors, stains and other forms of expression. 3D printers also know, that sculpt works on demand. And now to be put to other printer on the shelf of the known, as the Little Printer is a printer mini internet. Is that on the Internet are social networking, news, sudokus, emails, all that you want to read at all times and you can now print in a proprietary format.
They have opened a few bottles of champagne in the studio of Berg, because since the announcement of the entry into production of the mini Printer Little Printer, calls, emails and messages have not stopped coming to the office, asking for more information, asking prices, even wanting to do pre orders hundreds of these printers, it seems, will be more than a gimmick geek. The surprise and excitement coming from the side winding of aesthetics and social networks, as well as a kind of physical microblogging. What do I mean? Little Printer That is not a common miniaturized printer but a printer from the cloud print everything he considers relevant in our social networks and news.
A printer that does not fit what we all imagine it should not be taken into account, but it is true that there is much information that many would consume paper and the truth is that these guys BERG have the opportunity to impose a gadget that seems of little relevance in terms of aesthetics post, but it imposes a new idea, according to the video, takes place efficiently. For example, after selecting certain options on your profile, you can print your appointments on Foursquare, your most important messages in Facebook, scheduling issues, sudoku, puzzles, birthdays to come, the shopping list and even send messages to print Little Printer on someone else like a Fax 90's. Begins to interest you?
Connected to the cloud via Wifi, an app giving orders to print and a minimalist button to extract the digital content in a paper width of any toilet paper (a great place to install it next to the toilet, right?) . 60,000 registrations for the first printers and after all the necessary tests, the Little Printer finally reaches the market as pre sale. Whoever pays the sum of all economic costs 252 euros + will be the buyers of this new way to experience the web and print that means social networks and Little Printer will have the opportunity to print their first tests in two months, when launched definitely.
