August 2009
Hacking parking meters
Our pals released a very interesting presentation about smart parking meters at the Black Hat Briefings USA, Las Vegas, Nevada, yesterday… Good presentation to review on how they figured out the security (or lack of) on parking meters…
Throughout the United States, cities are deploying âsmartâ electronic fare collection infrastructures. In 2003, San Francisco launched a $35...
Tron Legacy Trailer(Sound Redux)
YouTube via analogmad “Video Is property of Walt Disney Pictures 2009. Sound Design/Music by Chris Kowalski. HUGE fan of the original movie. Stripped the original audio and redid all of the sound from scratch using Reason/NI Reakto/Ableton Live 8. An M-Audio Axiom 49 was used to perform the Lightcycle Engine Oscillations. I’m sorry for the lack of dialog at the end.. there was no...
The Week In iPhone Apps: Self-Improvement, Bat...
This week in the App Store it may as well’ve been 1991: We’ve got Lollapalooza! Monkey Island! Novel self-help strategies! Glittery-clothed strippers! And last but not nearly least, everyone’s favorite defunct supermarket tabloid! The Golden Age of culture, people.
Weekly World News: Now is neither the time nor place to get into my deep appreciation of the WWN, and I feel their...
FCC's Now Investigating Apple For Google Voice...
YES. The FCC is now looking into Apple’s chickenshit shenanigans with Google Voice, asking whether AT&T was involved, why it was rejected and what the hell’s going on with this Google Voice thing.
The request is part of a broader-ranging inquiry by the commission on exclusive deals between cell phone carriers and handset manufacturers for hot phones. FCC Chairman Julius...
Revue des blogs #167 : Une liste de news très...
Android
vulnérable à une attaque SMS
Omax
Campaign
High Speed Robotic Hands Will Amaze You
De nouveaux outils Wikio conçus pour les blogueurs
Google Maps inclut la vue en 3D dans son API flash
Facebook
arrive sur la Nintendo DSi
Bonne fête
aux Sysadmin !
Développer
sur iPhone : par où commencer ?
Le pistolet
à mouches
Votre blog est illégal et vous ne le...
Ma petite soirée GTalk entre geeks
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July 2009
Oscilloscope text display from a single PIC
Ficara’s oscilloscope scrolling text display project uses just one PIC chip & no other components, well battery power supply of course :) -
Scrolling text on oscilloscope, built with only one component: the Microchip PIC16F628A. The characters to be displayed are stored in EEPROM (ascii codes from 0x20 to 0x5f so numbers, capital letters and special characters).
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The...
Call for Makers - SE Michigan, Mini Maker Faire
Dale Grover, of GO-Tech (Ann Arbor, MI), writes:
Developers, artists, and enthusiasts will display their ideas at the first Ann Arbor “Mini” Maker Faire, August 29, 2009, in downtown Ann Arbor. Applications are sought from people and groups with engaging, cool projects.
Entry Deadline: August 4, 2009. Space is limited—please submit your entry by the deadine! Notification...
The Omnibus Roundup
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Solitude - A universal feeling
A long journey in solitude searching for hope. A film that communicates in a esthetic pictures poetr..(more…)
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Chrome Updates, Adds Themes, Better Windows 7...
The latest developer builds of Google Chrome enable extensions by default, add support for skins, and even improve compatibility with Windows 7.
If you aren’t using the developer releases of Chrome, you’ll still need to download the Channel Chooser and switch to the development stream, but you won’t have to mess around with command-line parameters anymore—extensions have been...
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Diamond-blade dicing saw from hard drive
Over at the mightyOhm, Jeff Keyzer has a guest blogger, his friend Tony. Tony’s first project posted is (part 1) of this awesome diamond-bladed precision chop saw he built with parts from hard drives. The motor, pivot bearing, and motor driver are all from old drives. The blade is a surplus wafer-dicing blade, 300µm thick!
Tony’s Diamond Chop Saw (Part 1)
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Apple Releases iPhone Update To Fix SMS Hack
Apple on Friday afternoon released a firmware patch for the iPhone to fix a dangerous SMS security hole.
The 3.0.1 firmware update is available now through iTunes. The 300MB update is available for the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. It doesn’t appear to contain any other features or bug fixes except for the SMS patch, according […]
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Picnic II
In contemporary usage, a picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors (al fresco or en plein air), ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such as before an open air theatre performance, and usually in summer.
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Picnic IV
Adult Picnic Games
Planning a picnic for adults only can actually be much more difficult than planning a picnic for kids. Put simply, kids are usually more easily entertained than adults are. This makes deciding beforehand on what games to play at a picnic for adults more important. We are here to help you though with some really great adult picnic game ideas.
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Once youâve listened to Colonel Sandersâ Tijuana Picnic, youâll have a mysterious craving for it every other week. Based on the sound of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, this is fusion of fast food, Colonel Sandersâ questionable taste in beard styles, and a Dadaist aesthetic that is truly penguin. When I first saw this cover I was mesmerized by the tableau. A white...
Portable Film Festival Film the Future Winner:...
To celebrate the 2009 launch of the State of Design Festival in Melbourne, Australia our friends at the Portable created a short film competition they call “Film the Future” (in keeping with the fest’s theme, “Sampling the Future”). After hundreds of entries and hours of debate they finally selected Takafumi Tsuchiya’s music video “Apoptosis” as the...
Virtual Design Takes off at P&G
“About 10 percent of the packaging in stores serves no useful purpose,” says Tom Lange, Procter & Gamble’s senior director of modeling and simulation. “It doesn’t protect the product. It doesn’t improve the customer experience. It doesn’t do anything. It’s only in there because no one engineered it out.” Or designed it out, we’d...
Why Does the Best Design of 2009 Still Look Like...
We picked some of our faves for the latest IDEA Awards this week, but Valerie Casey’s got a fun piece up about designers and their beloved forms. She was actually a judge on the thing, but noticed some conspicuous repetitions from the field. Read the piece here for more, and for several other “before and afters.”
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iPhone Firmware 3.0.1 Is Out, Fixes SMS...
This iPhone OS update adresses the hullabaloo about SMS vulnerability. Get it while it’s hot. Update:
Here’s a statement from Apple on the software update:
We appreciate the information provided to us about SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms. This morning, less than 24 hours after a demonstration of this exploit, we’ve issued a free software update...
Recession? What Recession? Appleâs Flagship NYC...
I just visited Apple’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue for the first time — you know, the subterranean one with the glass cube on top that was co-designed by Steve Jobs.
While the architecture is fabulous, the most notable thing was the huge crowd in there at 6.30 PM in the evening on a weeknight. The […]
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Bring Your Apple Device to 4th Annual iPod, iPhone...
Watch out the for sand and water, but bring your device to the fourth annual international meeting for iPhone and iPod fanatics in Riccione, Italy.
This Sunday, August 2, thousands of Apple fans are expected to stage playlist battles and contend for Apple-related prizes at the event organized by Italian site ipodmania.
How did it get started? […]
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Mint-tin key carrier
When I first saw this, I didn’t think it seemed like such a bright idea — maybe because of how it apparently beats the crap out of the tin and because this guy carries a lot of keys. I only carry three and a flat LED keyfob flashlight. And I always carry a tiny-tin Altoids box with my meds in it. I’m always looking to consolidate the contents of what I carry — cut down...
Camisetas y merchandising de Hispasonic
¿Estás buscando una buena camiseta para lucir este verano? No olvidéis que tenemos una tienda virtual donde podéis conseguir un variado merchandising de Hispasonic. Camisetas, chaquetas, gorras, ropa interior, tazas, peluches, chapas… hay todo tipo de prendas y regalos de coleccionista (casi 50 productos).
Podréis escoger entre una variedad de colores y tallas. La empresa...
Eyebeam Summer School @ Night: Public Practice:...
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Summer School @ Night A series of free evening lectures open to the public led by hosts from Eyebeam’s Summer School program and friends of Eyebeam.
Thurs., July 16, 2009 Public Practice: Activists and Vanguards A rousing debate (with declaimed manifestos) from artists Hans Bernhard (Ubermorgen.com), Patrick Lichty, Steve...
Portable Film Festival Film the Future Winner:...
To celebrate the 2009 launch of the State of Design Festival in Melbourne, Australia our friends at the Portable created a short film competition they call “Film the Future” (in keeping with the fest’s theme, “Sampling the Future”). After hundreds of entries and hours of debate they finally selected Takafumi Tsuchiya’s music video “Apoptosis” as the...
Ace Hotel New York Uniforms
Beyond offering affordable comfort and style, Ace Hotels distinguish themselves by integrating into the culture of their home city. Our recent visit to the Ace NYC proved no different—the property embraces a deep history of art, music and design that speaks to New York originality. The Ace perspective on NYC style even shows up in their staff uniforms, compiled from iconic New York staples…...
Eyebeam Summer School @ Night: Copyright and the...
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Summer School @ Night A series of free evening lectures open to the public led by hosts from Eyebeam’s Summer School program and friends of Eyebeam.
Thurs., July 9, 2009 Copyright and the Creator: Who Cares What’s Fair? A discussion on fair use and appropriation within activist and creative practice moderated by Creative...
Creativebits gets new theme
As you already noticed creativebits got a fresh new design.
The objectives were to bring the design closer to AotW and BotW, since they are all part of the same family of sites. I wanted to give more space in the sidebar for the latest critiques and forum topics. Also, I needed a rectangle adspace above the fold instead of the skyscrapers, which are hard to design good ads for.
I’m aware...
Ace Hotel New York Uniforms
Beyond offering affordable comfort and style, Ace Hotels distinguish themselves by integrating into the culture of their home city. Our recent visit to the Ace NYC proved no different—the property embraces a deep history of art, music and design that speaks to New York originality. The Ace perspective on NYC style even shows up in their staff uniforms, compiled from iconic New York staples…...
Can A Tiny Company Compete With A Huge One?
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Plastic Protection, BodyGuardz Review
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Apple's eBook Store Probably Won't Belong to Apple
Although it wasn’t the most enticing of the flurry of rumors floated in the FT’s Apple tablet report, the claim that iTunes might grow an eBook arm certainly raised eyebrows. It turns out, though, Apple might actually outsource this one.
This from BusinessInsider, whose source eagerly pooped on the idea of an Apple-run book store:
The answer is no, according to a source connected...
Google Voice Debacle Causes Arrington to Ditch the...
Normally, I’d say that TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington’s public quitting of the iPhone was a shrill, disingenuous ploy for attention and pageviews. It’s Michael Arrington, after all. But you know what? It’s totally legit, and Apple should pay attention.
The reason he’s quitting isn’t because of AT&Ts horrible network, which everyone with an iPhone has...
Your iPhone Will Be Safe From Random Hijackings By...
According to British iPhone carrier O2, Apple will be issuing an update this weekend to fix an SMS exploit that allows any jerk with some spare time to bulk-hijack iPhones. It’s an admirably quick fix to a comically terrible problem.
But at least Apple’s got an update infrastructure to match their relatively quick remedy; what’s really worrying is that some other vulnerable...
Godzilla, the DVJ-Mangled Mochipet Music Video
Today, we bring you a diversion — but a delicious diversion, like the taste of dipping your finger into some freshly-made sukiyaki sauce. (Mmmm… soy and sugar. Okay, now I’m hungry.)
It’s Godzilla, after all. That’s some good, clean, city-destroying fun, and lovingly crunched together here with the lovely sounds of Mochipet. The remix itself looks […] http://bit.ly/GnzTl
And Now For Something We Hope You'll Really...
(I stole that picture from Matrix’s Flickr account, but it has an “all rights reserved” tag. I bet Matrix didn’t take it, though.)
I’ll be off-line for the next 3 days, as I drive to the Great State Of Idaho. Every time I bitch about Idaho someone from Idaho invariably writes me and tells me what an asshole I am for having the temerity to disrespect that fine,...
iPhone Weekly Digest: Musical Toy, Currency...
It’s Friday and it’s time for our weekly digest of tiny iPhone reviews, courtesy of iPhoneTiny.com, with some extra commentary exclusive to Cult of Mac.
APP OF THE WEEK
TonePad: Fantastic grid-based musical toy, somewhat based on a simplified Tenori-On. Includes save/edit options. 5/5 Free http://is.gd/1OKub
Radial 50 Lite: Three-level circular Breakout. Great graphics and sound, but awkward,...
Apple Releasing Security Patch for SMS Exploit in...
The BBC reported on Friday that Apple plans to release a security patch on Saturday to address a security issue for iPhone users that had some worried third party criminals could gain control over their phones remotely.
Noted security evaluators (politesse for “computer hackers”) Charlie Miller and Collin Mulliner revealed a major security exploit in SMS […]
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Gadget Deals: iPods for $39, MacBooks and MacBook...
Today’s deals include Apple iPods starting at $39, MacBooks starting at $599, a MacBook Pro with AppleCare and many more.
Details of these and other Daily Deals can be found on the CoM Daily Deals page.
The Apple Store has the following factory-refurbished Apple iPod MP3 players, each at the lowest price we could find. Each carries […]
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Chinese Authorities Approve Modified iPhone For...
Chinese regulators have approved a modified iPhone for the giant Chinese market, which uses the speedy GSM/WCDMA chipset but has no WiFi.
Why no WiFi? Hit the jump for an explanation (It’s partly business, partly snooping).
A listing on the China’s State Radio Regulatory Commission website (China’s version of the FCC) reveals the iPhone approved for sale […]
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Square iPhone Payment System
A project codenamed “Square” is the brand new iPhone-based payment processing system that’s currently being alpha tested at the also brand new Self Edge NYC. In addition to keeping the process paperless, Square makes check-out clean and easy. The innovation is in a small, plastic card reader that fits in to the headphone jack of an iPhone (or iPod Touch) and transfers the...
Timber Timbre
Toronto-based Timber Timbre’s third self-titled studio release keeps a soft and moody vibe with eight simply structured songs that seem meant for listening to in the dark. Taylor Kirk, the man behind the project, has a singing voice thatâs both folksy and restrained. He calls on other artists to fill in strings, banjo and accompanying vocals, while his percussive backdrops anchor the...
Eyebeam Summer School @ Night: The College of...
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Summer School @ Night A series of free evening lectures open to the public led by hosts from Eyebeam’s Summer School program and friends of Eyebeam.
Thurs., July 2, 2009 A mind shredding evening with the College of Tactical Culture, hosted by Eyebeam senior fellow Steve Lambert and Eyebeam research associate Stephen...
Native Design
According to David Brown, graphic designer and former president of the Art Center College of Design, “good design is a form of respect on the part of the producer for the person who will eventually spend hard-earned cash on the product, use the product [and] own the product.” If so, Native, the latest offering from renowned Melbourne industrial designer Dhiren Bhagwandas, represents...
Remaking the Tron Legacy trailer soundtrack in...
Far be it from us to suggest that there are certain computer musicians out there with too much times on their hands, but check out this trailer for the follow up to Disney’s 80s cult classic sci-fi flick Tron:
And here’s the same trailer,…
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