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PlayStation 3 used to hack SSL, Xbox used to play Boogie Bunnies  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 6:41)

Between the juvenile delinquent hordes of PlayStation Home and some lackluster holiday figures , the PlayStation has been sort of a bummer lately, for reasons that have nothing to do with its raison d'etre -- gaming. That doesn't mean that the machine is anything less than a powerhouse -- as was made clear today when a group of hackers announced that they'd beaten SSL, using a cluster of 200 PS3s. By exploiting a flaw in the MD5 cryptographic algorithm (used in certain digital signatures and certificates), the group managed to create a rogue Certification Authority (CA) which allows them to create their own SSL certificates -- meaning those authenticated web sites you're visiting could be counterfeit, and you'd have no way of knowing. Sure, this is all pretty obscure stuff, and the kids who managed the hack said it would take others at least six months to replicate the procedure, but eventually vendors are going to have to upgrade all their CAs to use a more robust algorithm ...

EMTEC bringing 10-inch Gdium netbook to America for $400  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 6:10)

While EMTEC clearly knows how to have a good time, it's getting back to business with the Gdium. If you'll recall, we heard about this here netbook eons ago, but since then, we've been too overwhelmed by countless Eee models and various changes in Wind direction to even give this fellow a second thought. Now, however, we're told that the firm will be debuting the 10-inch netbook at CES in preparation for a US release. The Linux-based machine will come loaded with loads of open source software as well as a G-Key, which is described as "a bootable USB key on which the Linux operating system, applications, and personal data are stored." Expect it to ship in white, black and pink sometime between January and the end of time for $400. Filed under: Laptops EMTEC bringing 10-inch Gdium netbook to America for $400 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email t ...

DIY home automation system brings back the lost art of flashlight control  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 5:03)

ZigBee and other home automation technologies may be all well and good if you want to keep things practical and whatnot, but if you're the more adventuresome type, you may want to take after Instructables member leevonk, who's pieced together this slightly unwieldy contraption. At the heart of the system is a webcam, a flashlight, and some photoresistors that detect changes in brightness on the screen they're so elegantly affixed to. To change that brightness, you simply shine the flashlight at the area the webcam is pointed to, which relays the image back to the aforementioned PC via Yahoo Messenger which, in turn, activates a series of motors that can be used to perform a variety of tasks. Practical? Not exactly. But it is inexpensive, and it sure is more fun than a couple of mouse clicks. Head on past the break to check it out in action. [Via Hacked Gadgets ] Continue reading DIY home automation system brings back the lost art of flashlight control Filed under: Mi ...

OQO bringing Atom-powered Model 2+ UMPC to CES  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 4:30)

If it feels like forever to you since OQO's Model 02 hit the market, your instincts are pretty darn good. But if you were overly optimistic that the Atom-powered prototype it showed off back in August (pictured) would eventually become a reality, you -- sir or madam -- take today's golden crown. In a recent Digital Experience! email blasted out to media members worldwide (full blurb is after the break), we're very clearly told that OQO will be on hand to demonstrate its new Model 2+. Said UMPC will pack a 1.86GHz Intel Atom CPU, a touchscreen OLED display, 2GB of RAM and global 3G connectivity. OQO even goes so far as to say that it will offer performance "up to twice as fast as its predecessor." Did our heart just skip a beat over a UMPC ? Why, yes it did! [Via GottaBeMobile ] Continue reading OQO bringing Atom-powered Model 2+ UMPC to CES Filed under: Handhelds OQO bringing Atom-powered Model 2+ UMPC to CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15 ...

USB Wireless Keypad is perfect for number-crunching on-the-go  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 3:58)

Brando's new USB Wireless Keypad is probably just what you're looking for, if you're looking for a wireless keypad, of course. It's got the standard keypad keys, 13 hotkeys, and a totally sweet built-in trackball. It's no Optimus Aux , or anything, but we imagine this pad will be best put to use whilst counting huge piles of coins (or any hard currency) in a public library or adding up intense columns of figures on the subway. 3,700 coppers and it's yours. Filed under: Peripherals USB Wireless Keypad is perfect for number-crunching on-the-go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

Point of View debuts ExpressCard-accommodating Mobii PC netbook  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 3:31)

It's apparently been taking a wait and see approach until now, but Netherlands-based manufacturer Point of View has finally jumped into the netbook waters and, as you can see, it's blended right in. That sameness, as you might have guessed, extends right down to the specs as well, including a 10.2-inch display, a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Windows XP or LInpus Linux for an OS and, somewhat more uniquely, an ExpressCard slot, which will hopefully become an increasingly standard option in the year ahead. No word on a release 'round here, expectedly, but folks in Europe can apparently pick one up now for a reasonable €280, or just under $400. [Via Fudzilla ] Filed under: Laptops Point of View debuts ExpressCard-accommodating Mobii PC netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

PlayStation Home full of immature jokers, unlike other virtual communities  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 2:59)

It's not been a good month for Sony. Layoffs , poor holiday sales for the PS3 and a wee bit of hacking over at PlayStation Home surely have the electronics giant hungry for some good press, which has made the newest PR kerfuffle over at the nascent online service quite unfortunate. According to Ars Technica , Home has become something akin to the nightmare futurescape of The Warriors , a service "incredibly unwelcoming to women, with female players quickly mobbed as players dance around them or type sexual come-ons... a disturbing look at the worst part of human nature." This is heady stuff, but as the company is quick to point out, the thing is still in Beta, and it's still evolving -- hopefully, as it becomes more popular the free service will move itself out of the adolescent ghetto. In the mean time, they've been rocking a bit of good old fashioned censorship, banning words like "gay," "Jew," and "Hell" -- perfectly understandishable if you've ever spent a minute on an ...

LG plugs YouTube, CinemaNow into next year's Blu-ray players  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 2:34)

Never satisfied with offering only a Blu-ray disc player (see 2007's BH100 Blu-ray + HD DVD combo and 2008's Netflix-streaming BD300 ), LG is upping the ante for '09, promising support for YouTube and CinemaNow videos on its next gen decks. Along with the now-standard Netflix, owners can browse CinemaNow pay-per-view offerings (or other stores powered by the service) abd thumb through YouTube's catalog directly from the device. Unmentioned in the PR fluff is additional info like price and more detailed specs, but expect all to become (hopefully) clear January 7 in Las Vegas. Filed under: CES , HDTV , Home Entertainment LG plugs YouTube, CinemaNow into next year's Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

Ford announces self-parking cars, future 16 year olds totally psyched  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 2:02)

We've seen self-parking automobiles before, but Ford's system -- part of the company's new power steering technology -- not only works on hills (unlike the Lexus), but employs sensors that are also used on the road to monitor blind spots and notify the driver of approaching traffic. The auto-parking technology is set to debut on the 2010 Lincoln MKS sedan and Lincoln MKT luxury crossover vehicle, while the new-school power steering -- which uses the vehicle's battery rather than its hydraulic system, improving fuel economy and reducing carbon emissions in the process -- should be popping up in nearly ninety percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles by 2012. Pretty soonish, by auto industry standards, but not soon enough for the nation's tenth graders, who will need to perfect their three point turns if they want to get their licenses before the Spring Fling. Filed under: Transportation Ford announces self-parking cars, future 16 year olds totally psyched originally ...

Wireless keyboard / controller / remote control for PS3 could make your day / week / month  from Engadget  (2008/12/31 1:25)

We've seen some goofy looking PS3 accessories -- including Sony's recent Wireless Keypad for the PS3 -- but this one looks like a little bit of crazy mixed with a dab of mediocrity. A product of unknown make, the creatively dubbed "PS3 3-in-1 Wireless keyboard controller remote" certainly looks like it could function in a mind-blowingly awesome fashion -- though we haven't yet gotten our hands on an actual unit yet, so we can't say for sure. It's available now for an inviting $28.52. [Thanks, Craig] Filed under: Gaming , Peripherals Wireless keyboard / controller / remote control for PS3 could make your day / week / month originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments