Archive for June 2011

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The new version of Google Chrome has a few strong points which are really worth mentioning. It would warn users before downloading malicious files, as a result of Google developers having upgraded security features in the latest stable release.  So, in order to protect users of certain malicious websites and phishing, Google Chrome now warns us before downloading certain types of malicious files.

According to a memeber of the development team, this security feature has been carefully designed, so that malware can be detected without Google Chrome storing the visited URLs or the downloaded files.

Also, Chrome now gives users more control over data downloaded from Web sites and stored on the computer . This includes Flash Player’s Local Shared Objects (LSOs) as a result of a collaboration with the Adobe development team.

Besides improvements in security and privacy, the most recent version of  Google Chrome includes support for hardware-accelerated 3D CSS, which means users will get a better experience on web pages and applications that use 3D effects.

The latest version can be downloaded here: http://download.chip.eu/en/Google-Chrome_3653130.html.

Apple iOS5 jailbroken

Apple iOS5 Jailbroken in less than 24 hours from launch. iPhone Dev Team MuscleNerd posted a couple of images on his Twitter account confirming the Jailbreak of iOS5 which works fine but it’s limited, this meaning that you need to connect your device to the computer on every reboot.

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Apple have release the key features of the new iOS 5 (some are brand new, some are just improved releases of the former versions found in iOS 4). Here are some of the highlights:

• Notifications – The notification feature in iOS 5 is a major improvement. The best thing Apple did was create a centralized notification center within the iOS 5Settings. You can toggle notifications on and off, select how many alert messages you want to display and even choose to have the notifications appear on your lock screen.

• Twitter -  You can add … more

Asus UX 21

All-aluminum alloy body with metal keys and a glass trackpad. Thickness: 0,66” (17 millimeters). Screen: 11.6”. Weight 2.4 lb (1.1 kg).

Central Processing Unit: second generation core i3, i5 and i7 Intel processors.

Storage: SATA III SSD.

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So far, Apple released iWork®productivity apps, Keynote, Pages and Numbers for iPhone and iPod touch, as well as iPad. Created for the Mac and then completely redesigned for iOS and Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch interface, Keynote, Pages and Numbers allow you to create and share stunning presentations, beautifully formatted documents and powerful spreadsheets on the go. iWork apps are available on the App Store for $9.99 each to new users and as a free update for existing iWork for iPad customers.

What’s really exciting: on June the 6th, … more

GIGABYTE G1.Assassin

The ability to see clearly through the fog of war can often tip the balance between the winning or losing force. That is why GIGABYTE has equipped the G1.Assassin motherboard to offer utmost graphics flexibility and upgradeability. With multiple GPU support,motherboard delivers maximum FPS (Frames Per Second), allowing gamers to see more clearly, aim faster, and move more quickly.

Full specs:

CPU Support -  Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
CPU Socket  -  LGA1366
QPI/FSB  -  4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s
Chipset  – X58+ICH10R … more

Motorola Xoom 2

Although it’s not what I would call a quality image, this picture gives a hint of how the new Motorola Xoom 2 will probably look like in the future. Motorola Mobility leaked this picture on their website for a short while, enought to be published by Pocketnow, … more