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- Seagate's 6TB Helium-filled HDDs Coming in Early 2Q 2014 - Currently,
Western Digital is the only company with a 6 TB drive on the market,
dubbed as the Ultrastar He6. This drive is a world's first in that it
uses helium, is hermetically sealed, and has the largest capacity on
the market. The helium-based drive was released back in November, and now
Seagate is vowing to offer its own 6 TB solution this April.
Unfortunately, Seagate did not provide additional details other than
the drive will be marketed to the enterprise sector. Obviously, Seagate
can't use the same technology that helped Western Digital cram seven
platters in a standard 3.5 form factor, but it may be similar.
Seagate's solution is expected to have six platters that use
Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) technology (pdf). The solution
may also use Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology that would
have 25 percent higher density, allowing Western Digital to offer 7.5
TB capacity in a typical 3.5-inch form factor.
- Adobe issues emergency Flash update for Windows and Mac - Adobe
is recommending that users update their Flash Players
immediately -- especially those who frequent Google Chrome and
Internet Explorer. The company released an emergency security bulletin
on Tuesday that addresses vulnerabilities in Flash, which could be
exploited by hackers. "This vulnerability could allow an attacker to
remotely take control of the affected system," Adobe wrote in a blog
post. "Adobe is aware of reports that an exploit for this vulnerability
exists in the wild, and recommends users apply the updates referenced
in the security bulletin."
- Steve Wozniak: Apple Should Make an Android Phone - At
the Apps World North America conference in San Francisco, Apple
co-founder Steve
Wozniak gave WIRED a wide-ranging interview, touching on everything
from his preferred iPhone 5s color (he has all three) to the fictional
operating system in the movie Her. But his most interesting comment by
far was a heretical recommendation for his former company: Apple, he
thinks, should release an Android handset.
- MS offering a Lumia 1020 or 1520 for used iPhone 4/4S or
Galaxy S2 - According
to the offer listed on Microsoft's online store, a customer can
trade-in a used iPhone 4, 4S or a Samsung Galaxy S2 for a new Lumia
1020 or 1520 as per the customer's choice. The Lumia smartphones would
come with a 2-year contract with AT&T. In case of existing AT&T
users, it will be considered as an upgrade while non-AT&T users
will have to sign up for a new contract. Customer may have to bear the
regional taxes even though the new phone is free of cost. Microsoft
associates at the store would examine the customer's old smartphones
for defects and missing components. Non-working or damaged devices will
not be considered for the offer. The terms of the offer also mention
that the smartphone to be traded-in should have all the accompanying
accessories.
- Microsoft slams Chromebooks again in new Windows 8.1 ad - In
the ad, the mother said that she was surprised to find a Asus
Windows 8 notebook that costs less than $300 that she could give to
her kids. She adds that the notebook won't have the limitations of
Chromebooks that can't install Office software and need a WiFi
connection in order to use many of its features.
- New Surveillance Tech That Tracks Everyone From Above - Remember
that movie with Will Smith and Gene Hackman in it called Enemy of the
State? It looks like that surveillance technology is
finally here :
- Amazing Spider-Man 2' Super Bowl Spot + Extended Trailer - Marvel has
unleashed an extended trailer and the "second half" of the Super
Bowl spot for Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man 2 sequel, hitting
theaters in early May. The actual TV spot they aired was a continuation
of the footage that was teased earlier in the week, but they've also
tossed up a full-on 4-minute extended trailer to go along with it.
Andrew Garfield returns as Peter Parker, aka Spidey, with Emma Stone as
Gwen Stacy. This time we meet Jamie Foxx as Electro, Paul Giamatti as
Rhino, and Dane DeHaan as Harry Osborn
- Transformers: Age of Extinction - Super Bowl Spot - The
Dinobots! It's time. Get your first look at the Dinobots, as well
as Mark Wahlberg, T.J. Miller, and Nicola Peltz, in the latest
Transformers sequel titled Transformers: Age of Extinction. Paramount
debuted a 30-second Super Bowl TV spot for Michael Bay's Transformers 4
which ends on a rather epic shot of Optimus riding out on one of the
Dinobots, meaning they're going all out by bringing these guys into the
mix this time. As expected there are tons of explosions and lots of
badass robot action. I'll be honest, I'm excited to see this!
Transformers: Age of Extinction hits June 27th this summer.
- Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Big Game Spot -
The
First Avenger returns for an all-new cinematic adventure April 4 in
Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"!
- Need for Speed Movie - Listen Extended Look - Need for
Speed is directed by stuntman turned director Scott Waugh (Act of
Valor) and written by George Nolfi (The Bourne Ultimatum), John Gatins
(Real Steel) and producer George Gatins. Framed for a crime he didn't
commit, muscle car mechanic and street racer Tobey (Aaron Paul) gets
out of prison determined to settle the score with the man responsible
for his false conviction. Tobey tears up the road in a gritty
cross-country journey— one that begins as a mission for revenge, but
proves to be one of redemption. Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots and
Michael Keaton also star in the DreamWorks film arriving March 14th,
2014.
- Guy runs on camera during Super Bowl post game - Random guy
runs on camera after super bowl
- Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Trailer 2 - The First
Avenger returns for an all-new cinematic adventure April 4 in
Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"!
- Philip Seymour Hoffman passes away at 46. R.I.P. - Actor Philip
Seymour Hoffman found dead in Manhattan apartment :-(
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Enemies Unite Trailer - Swings into
theaters May 2nd.
- New Bell's South Africa TV Ad - The Reader - The new
Bell's TV commercial features a father whose intrepid spirit
demonstrates just what it takes to be a true Man of Character.
- When You Make Music In MS-DOS, This Is What It Sounds Like - check it out
- Chair Prank with a Twist - check it out
- Well he is Back...(video) - I hope his
parents catch wind of this so that they can help him keep
perspective. At this point, it seems that he believes that he's getting
these followers because what he's doing in these videos are
interesting. In reality, I think he's getting the followers because he
seems like a really sweet kid that's just happy being his weird self.
My worry is that when his viewership growth slows or declines, he might
start thinking that it was his fault because his videos weren't
interesting enough. He may not understand that the internet's attention
span is incredibly short and that the change has nothing to do with
him, his videos, or his actions. I just hope that a kid like this
doesn't attach his self-worth to the fickle nature of the internet.
- Meanwhile in Russia : Moscow Girl Amazing Car Parking - Wow!
- Take A Ride Down The Course That's Already Injured Olympians -
Sochi
is already shaping up to be the biggest mess in recent Olympic
history.
- The craziest of the Russian city climbers is beyond insane - Kirill
Oreshkin doesn't appear to have any fear or vertigo. That or he's
the craziest of the craziest Russians who climb-without any safety
measures-to the top of buildings, cranes, towers or any other structure
that guarantees that they would end like a flesh omelette if they make
the tiniest mistake.
- McDonalds Shows How They Make McNuggets - Check out
this video for a behind-the-scenes look at the supplier's facility
in London, Ontario, Canada. And see for yourself exactly what's in our
Chicken McNuggets. (Legitimately.)
- I Gave My Wife or Girlfriend A Terrible Gift For Valentine's
Day - check
it out
- What Happens When You Drop A Magnet Inside A Copper Tube - Who
knew dropping magnets down through copper tubes could be so
mesmerizing.
- Throwing Beer In A Hot Frying Pan Is Mesmerizing - BEER BLOB:
Hi, I am Beer Blob! You Can't Break Me! LOL :D
- TV's hottest female broadcasters - Famous and
most beautiful TV presenters
- Hottest Babes on the Internet #19 - Which one is
hottest? ;-)
- The best pics on the Internet #62 - All pictures
are carefully handpicked!
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