A new cyber-security operations unit, based at spy central GCHQ, is to be created, the government has announced. The unit will be backed by a policy co-ordination office in Whitehall. And was announced as part of an “updated national security strategy”. Like something out of Spooks: Code 9, Lord Alan West, Home Office security minister, said the unit was looking to recruit young hackers with questionable pasts.
June, 2009
Still waiting to un-manacle your iPhone 3GS handset from O2? Help is almost at hand. There’s no unlock yet, but the promise of an unlock, akin to that being enjoyed by iPhone / iPhone 3G users, is well on its way. An exploit has been found, meaning it’s just a matter of time before Ultrasn0w can free your speedy iPhone 3GS.
Watching DVD’s is one of my favourite pastimes. Ever since portable players were introduced, I have thought how great it would be to have films, TV shows and even personal photographs to watch whenever you feel like it.
The Sega Retro-Gen has launched in the US. It, like the handheld or set-top Blaze Sega Mega Drive already available in the UK, is a licensed retro console, not made by Sega itself for gamers to play old Mega Drive and Genesis games on. But this time, the Sega Retro-Gen has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Michael Jackson, the “King Of Pop”, died last night after an apparent heart attack. He was rushed to UCLA Medical Centre after he collapsed in his LA home. The news first appeared on TMZ.com, before rapidly breaking on Twitter and Facebook statuses and spreading like wildfire, before it was later confirmed by mainstream news media.
Apple’s new iPhone OS 3.0 software might be going down a storm with iPhone users – over 6 million have downloaded it so far – but it’s not lighting fires with iPod Touch users. Just 1% have made the upgrade, according to mobile advertising firm AdMob. One likely explanation is the price; iPhone users got their upgrade for free, but it’s £5.99 for iPod Touch. But maybe there’s another reason why it’s not wanted.
Microsoft wasted absolutely no time in bringing Windows 7 to full readiness, no doubt hoping to get the unfortunate Vista situation behind it as soon as possible. It has just confirmed official release dates and prices, and has shown off the finalised Windows 7 packaging, so you know what to look out for this October. What’s more, Microsoft has a number of Windows 7 deals to make the transition that bit more appealing.
Optoma has announced two new projectors for home cinema enthusiasts. The Optoma HD20 and ThemeScene HD86 offer full 1080p HD resolutions with DLP technology; the HD20 scores an industry first with its price point being set below £900. At the same time, Optoma has confirmed its plans to adopt 3D technology, with a prototype model on display at the CEDIA event in London.