Sunday, December 25, 2011

drag2share: Chinese hackers target U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sensitive data stolen

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/chinese-hackers-target-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-sensitive-data/

According to sources close to The Wall Street Journal, Chinese hackers are at it again, this time hitting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and capturing information from three million members. Those familiar with the matter told the WSJ that hackers stole around six weeks worth of emails regarding Asian policy, but may have had access to sensitive correspondences for as long as a year. The Chamber only learned it was under attack when the FBI sent an alert that servers in China were stealing information, although the exact amount of data stolen is unknown. After confirming the breach, the Chamber shut down and destroyed parts of its computer network, proceeding to revamp its security system over a 36-hour period. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time the U.S. of A has fallen victim to Chinese hackers, as both Google and NASA have experienced breaches over the past few years. The Chamber is currently investigating the attack, hoping to find some digital clues that might reveal the details of who done it and why.

Chinese hackers target U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sensitive data stolen originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: MIT researchers locate genes that help underlie memory formation, zap some mice

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/mit-researchers-locate-genes-that-help-underlie-memory-formation/

Over time, the neurons in your brain are going to change. And that's only natural. When you experience a new event, your brain encodes the memory by altering the connections between neurons, which is caused by turning on several genes within these neurons. Recenty, a team of neuroscientists at MIT published their findings in the Dec. 23rd issue of Science in which the group was able to pinpoint some of the exact locations of memory formation within the brain. The team, led by Yingxi Lin, found that the Npas4 gene is especially active in the hippocampus, a brain structure known to be critical in forming long-term memories. Once engaged, the Npas4 gene turns on a series of other genes that modify the brain's internal wiring by adjusting the strength of synapses, or connections between neurons. The findings were obtained by studying the neural activity of mice which underwent mild electric shocks when they entered a specific chamber. Upon receiving the shock, researchers noted that Npas4 is turned on very early during this conditioning. The research is still in its early stages and while the researchers have identified only a few of the genes regulated by Npas4, they suspect there could be hundreds more that help with the memory formation ! process. The lesson learned: stick to it and if you have any questions, mildly shock some mice.

MIT researchers locate genes that help underlie memory formation, zap some mice originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Western Digital releases Android app to control set-top boxes remotely

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/western-digital-releases-android-app-to-control-set-top-boxes-re/

This week, you'll be able to control your Western Digital set-top box with a free Android app. And you'll love it. Only days after releasing an equivalent app for iOS, Western Digital has just released WD TV Remote, a free Android app that connects to your Western Digital set-top box over a WiFi connection and allows you to control it from any Android-based device. The app includes one-touch access to every online service available, keyboard entry using Android's on-screen keyboard, a gesture pad for quick navigation and the ability to connect multiple Android devices at once. WD TV Remote requires Android 2.1 or later to install, as well as a WiFi network and third-generation WD TV Live Hub or TV Live system to run. In other news, development on an Android app to paint your house via gesture controls is proceeding quite nicely.

Western Digital releases Android app to control set-top boxes remotely originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: The Best Remote Desktop App For iPhone And iPad Is Free Today

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/logmein-app-2011-12


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LogMeIn, arguably the best way to access your computers from an iPhone or iPad, is now free to download from the App Store.

Until now, it would've cost you $30 to gain remote access to your spreadsheets, applications, and other files using LogMeIn.

If you need advanced features like video/audio streaming, printing, file managing, and photo management, you can upgrade via an in-app purchase.

Grab the free app here, and download the desktop LogMeIn client here for Mac and Windows.

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Friday, December 23, 2011

drag2share: Rambus, Broadcom sign licensing deal, agree to share toys

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/rambus-broadcom-sign-licensing-deal-agree-to-share-toys/

It never hurts to stop arguing, hug it out and agree on a patent licensing deal. Today, Rambus -- which has a history of litigating against chip makers it feels are have violated its intellectual property rights and filed a complaint against Broadcom to the International Trade Commission in 2010 -- signed a licensing deal that resolved previous claims for Broadcom's technology. In the statement, Rambus said it will license its patent for integrated circuits used in chips made by Broadcom. The company did not disclose any financial details related to the deal, or which technology would be part of the agreement, though Broadcom is typically renowned for its wireless networking chips which are often found in WiFi, Bluetooth and cellular-capable devices. In other news, Rambus and Broadcom have added each other as Xbox Live friends and gotten to level 36 in Modern Warfare 3 co-op gameplay.

Rambus, Broadcom sign licensing deal, agree to share toys originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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