Show #104

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News

• G1 Security Flaw Found

• affects G1 Web Browser
• Could allow malicious code to run and install software including keyloggers
• "I can basically do anything the web browser has permission to do," said Mr Miller. "I can read text messages, read their cookies, see their passwords, watch them surf the web and watch what they type."
• the "how" is not public, just the knowledge of the vulnerability
  

• Vista has Failed, Long live Windows 7 AND 7 Coolest Features of Windows 7

• New Windows Taskbar (thumbnail - mouseover blows up a bigger thumbnail)
• Jump Lists - commonly used tasks within the programs
• New Aero - Instant Desktop
• Device Stage - All in one browser for devices
  
• Windows Office Web

• Eye-Gaze Software for People with Disabilities
• MGM First to Release Full Films to YouTube

Tech Tidbits

• GMail will feature SMS messaging
• Tried to launch it as part of GMail Labs, there were some issues
• Expecting about two more weeks
• We'll talk about it again on the show when we get to see it
  

Gamer's Corner (Conferences, New Developments, Game Reviews)

• Copyright Infringers for LBP and GH:WT Deleted
• Little Big Planet doesn't even notify you that they are taking them off the list
• (still unclear if LBP deletes them from your HD)
• Guitar Hero: World Tour does the same, although they warned us earlier that this would happen.
• Criterion Announces "Legendary Car" Pack
• Jansen 88 (back to the future car), Cavalry Bootlegger, Manhattan Spirit and the GT Nighthawk

Intarweb Gold Mine

• Bicycle Seat combats EDD
• Kindle Book for a bargain: $6200

Next Week: Interview
Daren Klum - President of Hardcore PC