Monthly Archives: May 2009

Barack Obama outlines US cyber security plan

US President Barack Obama is due to unveil the findings of a major cyber security review ordered shortly after he took office. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fboingboing.mobi%2Fcomputers%2Fbarack-obama-outlines-us-cyber-security-plan’; addthis_title = ‘Barack+Obama+outlines+US+cyber+security+plan’; addthis_pub = ”; Technorati Tags: Barack Obama, Cyber Security, Security Plan, Security Review

Dell: worst of recession is not over

Dell is not yet ready to proclaim that the worst of the recession is over, but its CEO has given a glimmer of hope by predicting that a “powerful” corporate… addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fboingboing.mobi%2Fcomputers%2Fdell-worst-of-recession-is-not-over’; addthis_title = ‘Dell%3A+worst+of+recession+is+not+over’; addthis_pub = ”; Technorati Tags: Ceo, dell, Glimmer Of Hope, Recession

Server sales dip to 12-year low

The first quarter saw a number of records broken in the global server market – but for all the wrong reasons. Customers across all geographies shelved… addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fboingboing.mobi%2Fcomputers%2Fserver-sales-dip-to-12-year-low’; addthis_title = ‘Server+sales+dip+to+12-year+low’; addthis_pub = ”; Technorati Tags: First Quarter, Geographies, Global Market, Global Server, Server Market, Server Sales

Acoustic superlens could mask ships from sonar… in theory, anyway

Man, the mad scientists are really on a roll of late. First we hear that Li-ion cells are set to magically double in capacity, and now we’re learning that a new form of invisibility cloak is totally gearing up for its Target debut. As the seemingly endless quest to bend light in such a way … Continue reading

Gametrak Freedom Xbox 360 motion controller up for pre-order with Squeeballs

We get the feeling this isn’t the motion sensing surprise that’s likely in store for Xbox 360 fans at E3, but it’s still great to see this controller moving beyond the hype stage. After being spied late last year and detailed around two months ago, the Gametrak Freedom motion controller is now listed at GameStop … Continue reading

Engadget arrives at E3 2009!

We’ve landed in somewhat sunny Los Angeles, just in time to watch the (de)construction of a mountain of miscellany in front of the LA Convention Center’s South Hall. It’s gonna be a long week for us covering all the hottest hardware and gaming peripherals, including DJ Hero, Beatles Rock Band, and we’re thinking a few … Continue reading

The Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

When you’re lazing about in the pool, that is the one time you should never ever be lacking music.  Without music, you’re left listening to your own thoughts or even worse, birds.  We all know that’s no fun and not fulfilling in the least.  You need music to play and loudly.  Well with this speaker … Continue reading

Minus Trashcan Concept eliminates trashcan odor

It’s funny that I should come across this trashcan now, since I just this morning remembered that I tossed a touch of raw meat into the trashcan two days ago.  Two days old raw meat that sits in room temperature makes for a charming smell in the kitchen.  Even after I took the trash bag … Continue reading

Sanrio announces two Hello Kitty Digital Picture Frames

Although I’d like to get it out of the way that I do not under any circumstances enjoy Hello Kitty products and think that grown women look silly using them, this would be a great gift for a young girl.  After all, kids are becoming far more tech savvy than their parents, so they might … Continue reading

How do I network a bunch of computers already sharing an internet connection?

My computers are all successfully sharing a dsl internet connection via a wireless router. But I can't figure out how to get them to see each other on a file sharing network, What am I missing? No single computer can see any other computers, but they can all use the dsl connection. What gives? I've … Continue reading