Seagate’s GoFlex Turbo portable hard drive touts USB 3.0, built-in SafetyNet
August 8, 2011 No Comment
Another week, another external HDD from the folks at Seagate. This go ’round, it’s the GoFlex Turbo taking the stage, positioned somewhere between the GoFlex Slim and Satellite in terms of depth. It’s the outfit’s first drive to ship with two free years of SafetyNet, which nets you a single data recovery attempt should something go haywire during the honeymoon period. Tucked within, you’ll find a 500GB / 750GB drive (7200RPM), a USB 3.0 port and support for eSATA / FireWire 800 connectors via an optional interface adapter. Per usual, it’ll hum along just fine on both Windows and OS X, and can be snapped up today at Best Buy for $119.99 / $139.99, respectively. Full release is after the break, and if you’re curious, we managed to see consistent USB 2.0 rates of 30MBps to 40MBps (read / write) during our brief time with it. Gallery: Seagate GoFlex Turbo hard drive hands-on Continue reading Seagate’s GoFlex Turbo portable hard drive touts USB 3.0, built-in SafetyNet Seagate’s GoFlex Turbo portable hard drive touts USB 3.0, built-in SafetyNet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The FBI has just released its very first mobile app, aimed at helping parents deal with their worst nightmare — a missing child. Known as Child ID, the application allows users to store their kid’s photos and identifying information directly on their handsets, making it easier to provide authorities with vital data whenever the little one disappears. Parents can also use the tool to dial 911 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children with the tap of a button, and can instantly e-mail their child’s details to law enforcement officials, thanks to a dedicated tab. Of course, some may feel uncomfortable with keeping such personal information stored on a smartphone, but the Bureau insists that none of the data will be collected or shared without authorization — and they’re pretty good at keeping secrets. For now, Child ID is available only for iPhone, though the FBI plans to expand it to other mobile devices in the near future. Interested iOS users can download it for themselves, at the iTunes link below. FBI’s Child ID app helps iPhone users find their missing children originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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RIM was tight-lipped about pricing and availability when we went hands-on at the official launch of their OS 7-equipped Bold 9900, Torch 9810 and Torch 9860 handsets. We still can’t be sure exactly when the Torches will be out, but the Bold 9900 is already standing proudly up for pre-order at Vodafone UK, along with a commitment to arrive at your doorstep in roughly a week’s time if you take the plunge. It won’t come a cheap, though: you’ll need to swallow a
Continue reading …RIM was tight-lipped about pricing and availability when we went hands-on at the official launch of their OS 7-equipped Bold 9900, Torch 9810 and Torch 9860 handsets. We still can’t be sure exactly when the Torches will be out, but the Bold 9900 is already standing proudly up for pre-order at Vodafone UK, along with a commitment to arrive at your doorstep in roughly a week’s time if you take the plunge. It won’t come a cheap, though: you’ll need to swallow a
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Using RFID to store medical records , ultimately making the jobs of paramedics and doctors that much easier, is hardly a new concept. But, for the most part, such devices have been limited to clinical trials. Asahi Kasei Corp. is hoping to change that with the debut of a tiny, 3cm-square charm that can be read by a computer or smartphone. In addition to basic info, such as name, birth date, and blood type, the chip could transmit links to more storage-intensive data like X-rays images. Instead of building out a proprietary system, the company is relying on established technology called FeliCa from Sony. That means the device will enjoy broad compatibility with existing products, and should be inexpensive to produce. Asahi Kasei hopes to begin selling the medical amulets to cities and hospitals within a year, for as little as
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Well folks, now we know. It looks like the HTC Ruby that was leaked via a series of hyper-sensitive office photos is headed to T-Mobile. You know the one — a couple weeks back, when someone underestimated the glare of the HTC Flyer and dropped their seemingly harmless photos on Flickr? Yeah, that’s the handset in question. Not much dirt on the specs, besides the familiar key layout cluing us into Google’s obvious underpinnings.. and just maybe, we’ll get some fresh baked Gingerbread goodness. Either way, more info should be on the way soon, but until then, careful to check your reflections , friends. HTC Ruby shows its T-Mobile skin, Android aspirations originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Android Network Toolkit lets you exploit local machines at the push of a button
August 7, 2011 No Comment
Defcon 2011 is in full hacking swing, and Itzhak Avraham — “Zuk” for short — and his company Zimperium have unveiled the Android Network Toolkit for easy hacking on the go. Need to find vulnerabilities on devices using nearby networks? The app, dubbed “Anti” for short, allows you to simply push a button to do things like search a WiFi network for potential targets, or even take control of a PC trojan-style. To do this, it seeks out weak spots in older software using known exploits, which means you may want to upgrade before hitting up public WiFi. According to Forbes, it’s much like Firesheep , and Zuk refers to Anti as a “penetration tool for the masses.” Apparently, his end-goal is to simplify “advanced” hacking and put it within pocket’s reach, but he also hopes it’ll be used mostly for good. Anti should be available via the Android Market this week for free, alongside a $10 “corporate upgrade.” Consider yourself warned. Android Network Toolkit lets you exploit local machines at the push of a button originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We can’t count the number of instances we’ve started a load of laundry in our washing machine and missed the timer go off, only to later find an odorous and damp pile of what should have been fresh garments. Luckily, the tried-and-trusted Arduino is stepping in to solve yet another first world problem . A fellow over at m
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It arrived but a few months ago, and already ASUS’ Eee Pad Transformer has been eclipsed by quite a few of its Android-toting brethren. That said, it’s still one of the most uniquely designed Android slates on the market, and those who believe in it seem to be unshakably loyal. If we had to guess, we’d say ASUS is already well on its way to conjuring up the second generation of this here tablet, and we’d love for you to telepathically send over a few tips on how to do it best. Or, you know, drop your suggestions in comments. Would you up the screen resolution? Change the aspect ratio? Tweak the matching dock? Tone down that glossy finish? The floor’s yours. How would you change ASUS’ Eee Pad Transformer? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On , a column about consumer technology. They’ve gone by many names — “programs,” “executables” and “applications” — and the development of technologies such as HTML5 calls their nature into question. But the explosion of apps that have set the mobile device market alight over the past several years have been around for almost as long as digital computing has. Disagree with that statement whilst chatting with those who took early programming classes, and you may be staring down a punch card to the face. In terms of consumer technology, though, apps have migrated from PCs to video game consoles (where they’ve been long burnt into ROMs) to smartphones and tablets, and now — perhaps — back to televisions proper. One thing we’ve learned over the course of that history is that companies will rarely refuse an opportunity to turn a successful “purpose-built device” into an app platform given enough marketplace success. Continue reading Switched On: When apps meet traps Switched On: When apps meet traps originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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