Archive for May, 2008

Promoting peace, not violence, in video games

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Computer companies are pushing to swap the violence in video games with messages of social change.

Next week, Advanced Micro Devices plans to announce a project designed to teach kids how to build video games that promote social causes such as fighting poverty or protecting the environment. Called Changing the Game, …

Teens await arrest after Comcast attack

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Updated at 12:15 p.m. PDT to clarify that Comcast wasn’t technically hacked, but that its domain and Web site were hijacked.

Two teenagers who say they hijacked Comcast’s Web portal on Thursday also say they expect to be arrested for their actions.

“I wish I was …

New RCA Small Wonder video cams now available

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

The EZ210

(Credit: RCA)

The latest iteration of RCA’s Small Wonder video cameras is now available. Along with Creative’s just-released $99 Vado, the new trio of Small Wonders is competing with Flip Video’s popular budget cams, which–by some estimates–have snagged up to one-eighth of the overall camcorder market.

We liked how previous Small Wonder models had a flip-out LCD, and we’re happy to report that two of the new models sport this feature. It’s also worth noting that all the models have some form of removable memory, which means you can always carry around an extra card with you to store more videos. Alas, RCA hasn’t gone with a rechargeable battery–but the new models are pretty affordable. Two come in at less than $100, while the splash-resistant Traveler model comes in at $149.99.

There was some talk at CES about the EZ300HD, a Small Wonder that would allegedly shoot at “HD” resolution (1,280 x 720). However, that model hasn’t materialized yet.

Here’s the lineup:

Exploited bug doesn’t exist in latest version of Flash

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Old versions of Adobe Flash Player, perhaps the most widely used software in the world, contain known bugs that are being actively exploited online. If you are using any version of Flash Player, other than the latest, you should update to version 9.0.124.0 as soon as possible….

Proven super diet pill on way

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

A DIET pill proven to help women drop two dress sizes in six months is being prepared for Australia.

Online ad for wife sparks outrage

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

ARE you humble enough to clean the boss’s work shoes, brush his cat and buy gifts for his family and friends?

Binge-drinking women turning to violence

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

DRINK-FUELLED violence by young women is soaring, according to figures released by Western Australian Police.

Unexploded bombs a grave risk at digsite

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

WORK at a grave site where 170 Australian soldiers are believed to be buried, surrounded by bombs shell, could soon turn dangerous.

Heartbroken radio star in tears for weeks

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

COMEDIAN Wil Anderson has revealed that he was unable to stop crying after the recent break-up of his long-term relationship.

Meet Kevin Rudd’s $78k ‘party-boy’ butler

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

PHOTOS have emerged of Kevin Rudd’s taxpayer-funded butler living it up on the party circuit while on the PM’s official 17-day world tour.