Speaking at the
Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, a fellow named Barnaby Jack (really!) used custom software to
hack Windows CE-based ATMs on stage. After using an industry standard key to gain entry to the machines (apparently many ATM owners are too lazy to install new locks) Jack was able to load a rootkit on the device using a USB thumb drive. From that point, it was just a matter of running another program that caused all the cash therein to shoot out in a comical manner. The machines used in the presentation were manufactured by Trannax and Triton, both of which have have had a chance to send a security patch to customers prior to the demonstration. However, there are four different machines in common use that are still vulnerable. And no, he won’t tell us which ones.
Some Windows CE-based ATMs especially generous (and vulnerable to hackers) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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One of the few highlights of the refreshed 27-inch iMac is the new SSD option for its second drive bay. This sure is good news for performance addicts carrying some spare cash, but with the 256GB SSD addition costing from $750, some may prefer the DIY route to save a few pennies for that gold iPad. Sadly, it won’t be as straight forward as sliding in a new drive — e-tailer OWC noticed in its teardown that you’ll be needing a mounting bracket and a couple of cables that are only supplied with Apple’s own SSD. That said, if you can find a way to secure the drive in the bay, all you’ll need are a SATA male-to-two-female splitter plus a left-angled SATA connector cable, and then a way to partially remove the logic board to access the free port. Yup, it’s as easy as really complicated pie.
iMac’s latest 27-inch iteration requires special parts for your own SSD in second drive bay originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If you’ve got a hankering for some battery-sipping Core i3 ULV processors and live south of a certain 38th parallel line, you’ll probably want to take a close look at one of Samsung’s new designs. We hear on good authority that Sammy’s refreshed its X Series laptops with the 1.2GHz Core i3-330M processor, including the 11.6-inch X180 (with the same 3GB of DDR3 memory, 320GB hard drive and most everything else included in the X170 that came before) and the 14-inch X430, which leapfrogs its predecessor the X420 with dedicated GeForce 310M graphics. Both actually report less battery life than their forbears, as the new laptops are rated closer to eight than nine hours, but in the X430 it’s a small sum to pay to avoid integrated Intel video.
We’re also hearing word of a AMD-powered 11.6-incher called the Samsung X125, which should be hitting Europe any minute now for €499 (roughly $647). It’s got a 1.7GHz Athlon II Neo K125 chip, 3GB memory, ATI Radeon 4225 graphics, and a manufacturer-reported five hours of battery life, all of which honestly sounds pretty unimpressive for the price. We know you can do better, Samsung. We believe.
Samsung refreshes X Series laptop lineup with Core i3 ULV chips originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hitachi’s already dipped its toes (or hands, as it were) into the gesture-based waters before, but it looks to have refined things quite a bit for its latest Minority Report-esque demo, which the company is showing off as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. While complete details are a bit light, the system does seem to be reasonably responsive, and appears to rely on a projection-based system and a single camera to track movements. Perhaps what’s most interesting, however, is that Hitachi eventually sees systems like this being used in everything from digital signage to medical applications — and, yes, even TVs and desktop computers (though not before mid-2011 at the earliest). Head on past the break to check it out in action.
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Hitachi shows off new gesture-based interface, touts grand plans originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hitachi’s already dipped its toes (or hands, as it were) into the gesture-based waters before, but it looks to have refined things quite a bit for its latest Minority Report-esque demo, which the company is showing off as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. While complete details are a bit light, the system does seem to be reasonably responsive, and appears to rely on a projection-based system and a single camera to track movements. Perhaps what’s most interesting, however, is that Hitachi eventually sees systems like this being used in everything from digital signage to medical applications — and, yes, even TVs and desktop computers (though not before mid-2011 at the earliest). Head on past the break to check it out in action.
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Hitachi shows off new gesture-based interface, touts grand plans originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’re not experts or anything, but cutting down trees to manufacture your headphones ($30), ear buds ($20), and iPhone cases ($25) does not really seem all that “green” to us. But what good is selling stuff made from “reusable,
environmentally friendly and recyclable materials” if you can’t broadcast your sense of social responsibility with “rustic
wood grain finishes and smooth earthy tones” that “mirror the true beauty that surrounds us?” Is we right, or
is we right? The Grass Roots Collection (get it?) starts shipping August 1st. PR after the break.
Continue reading How many trees must die for iWave’s Earth-friendly headphones, iPhone cases?
How many trees must die for iWave’s Earth-friendly headphones, iPhone cases? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’re not experts or anything, but cutting down trees to manufacture your headphones ($30), ear buds ($20), and iPhone cases ($25) does not really seem all that “green” to us. But what good is selling stuff made from “reusable,
environmentally friendly and recyclable materials” if you can’t broadcast your sense of social responsibility with “rustic
wood grain finishes and smooth earthy tones” that “mirror the true beauty that surrounds us?” Is we right, or
is we right? The Grass Roots Collection (get it?) starts shipping August 1st. PR after the break.
Continue reading How many trees must die for iWave’s Earth-friendly headphones, iPhone cases?
How many trees must die for iWave’s Earth-friendly headphones, iPhone cases? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Been itching to get your hands on the
Parrot AR.Drone ever since it first
took flight at CES way back in January? Well, you can now finally get your $299 pre-order in to ensure it ships to you on the September 3rd launch date. What’s more, Parrot has also announced that the Drone will be exclusively available at Brookstone stores in the U.S., where you’ll be able to try it out first-hand through October 31st. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and be sure to check out our
recent hands-on if you need a reminder of the iPhone-controlled shenanigans possible with the device.
Continue reading Parrot AR.Drone now available for pre-order, shipping September 3rd
Parrot AR.Drone now available for pre-order, shipping September 3rd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Been itching to get your hands on the
Parrot AR.Drone ever since it first
took flight at CES way back in January? Well, you can now finally get your $299 pre-order in to ensure it ships to you on the September 3rd launch date. What’s more, Parrot has also announced that the Drone will be exclusively available at Brookstone stores in the U.S., where you’ll be able to try it out first-hand through October 31st. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and be sure to check out our
recent hands-on if you need a reminder of the iPhone-controlled shenanigans possible with the device.
Continue reading Parrot AR.Drone now available for pre-order, shipping September 3rd
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The iPhone 4 may be launching on all the major Canadian carriers tomorrow, but we’re only just now starting to get the actual details on what they’ll be offering. Rogers is the first out of the gate and, for a change, it looks like folks in the US may just be a tad jealous of their northern neighbors. It’s not only offering the iPhone 4 for a further discounted price — $159 for the 16GB and $269 for the 32GB on a three-year contract (for both new and existing customers eligible for a hardware upgrade) — but it’s bringing back its 6GB data plan for $30 a month as well. On top of that, Rogers is also offering a new iPad sharing plan that will let you share those 6GB between the two devices for an extra $20 a month. Still no official word from the other carriers, but MobileSyrup has turned up a leak that suggests Bell will be offering 6GB for $30 as well, and iPad sharing for just $10 a month — although that’s yet to be confirmed. We’ll keep you posted as more plans are announced.
Canadian iPhone 4 launch details emerge: Rogers offers 6GB for $30, iPad sharing for $20 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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