hunteraulay's posterous http://hunteraulay.posterous.com Most recent posts at hunteraulay's posterous posterous.com Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:30:34 -0700 New and updated iPhone and iPad apps for Wednesday, July 20 http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/new-and-updated-iphone-and-ipad-apps-for-wedn http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/new-and-updated-iphone-and-ipad-apps-for-wedn Every day, TiPb gets flooded with announcements for new and updated iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps and games. So every day we pick just a few of the most interesting, the most notable, and simply the most awesome to share with you! Locational: Easily keep track of places that you cannot forget. Track and [...]

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Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:30:34 -0700 Lion?s Internet Recovery Feature: The Past Meets The Future http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/lions-internet-recovery-feature-the-past-meet http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/lions-internet-recovery-feature-the-past-meet Although you won't find any Apple users who will admit it, Macs do occasionally crash and fail, sometimes in spectacular ways. In my experience, while they have far fewer visible errors, the ones that users end up seeing are more serious than the scattered Windows annoyances and driver issues. But by and large, recovery and error management haven't needed to be among Apple's marquee features. Graceful failure is a merit, but not something you want listed next to Mission Control and AirDrop. So it's no surprise that an interesting little feature built into Lion is receiving next to no promotion — though Apple is far from hiding it. The improved recovery console is a nice feature, but it's the Internet Recovery thing I'm more interested in.

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Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:30:39 -0700 Klipsch's Gallery G-17 Air Makes AirPlay Fashionable [Gadget] http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/klipschs-gallery-g-17-air-makes-airplay-fashi http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/klipschs-gallery-g-17-air-makes-airplay-fashi The new Airplay-enabled Gallery G-17 Air is a stereo soundbar that could fit in fairly seamlessly into your room's setup. Equipped with two Tractrix-horned 10 watt tweeters and dual 20 watt woofers, it offers a decent streaming experience for your aural needs. More »


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Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:30:35 -0700 Words With Friends for Android updated, promises "smoother game experience" http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/words-with-friends-for-android-updated-promis http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/words-with-friends-for-android-updated-promis
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As several of you noted in the comments to our post asking for cross-platform iOS/Android games, Words With Friends for Android does not provide the smoothest gaming experience... and that's being rather charitable.

You might be happy to hear that a couple of days ago Zynga released an update which promises to solve many of the Android-specific issues, such as notifications not popping up.

Sadly, installing the update is not a smooth experience; you have to manually uninstall the previous version, and then go to the Android Market and install it. What's nice is that it doesn't lose your saved games - this screenshot shows a game I've started before the update and continued after updating.

How's the new update working out for you? Let us know in the comments!

Words With Friends for Android updated, promises "smoother game experience" originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:30:46 -0700 The BlueDrone R/C Racer Is Probably the Closest You'll Ever Get to Driving a GT-R [Toys] http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/the-bluedrone-rc-racer-is-probably-the-closes http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/the-bluedrone-rc-racer-is-probably-the-closes The 2012 Nissan GT-R is a $90,000, 530Hp street rocket. The BlueDrone R/C car... not so much. But at least it'll hurt less when you wrap it around a tree. More »


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Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:30:52 -0700 Samsung camera patent application adds simulated depth-of-field to point-and-clicks http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/samsung-camera-patent-application-adds-simula http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/samsung-camera-patent-application-adds-simula

High-end DSLRs are pricey and a tad complicated for the everyday user, but that doesn't stop most folks from wanting to take professional-looking shots of their own. Enter Samsung with a patent application that could add simulated depth-of-field discernment to your average point-and-click and smartphone camera. According to the filing, a dual-lens setup -- similar to the 3D cameras we've seen hit the market -- delegates full-resolution image capture to a primary lens, while its secondary partner calculates object distances. The data is then merged with the initial image "to create a depth map" with simulated blur, saving you from tedious Photoshop drudgery. No word on whether this neat trick will make its way to consumers' hands -- but with 3D still the reigning buzz, we'd upgrade that possibility to a very likely.

Samsung camera patent application adds simulated depth-of-field to point-and-clicks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:30:37 -0700 Daily Crunch: Transaction Edition http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/daily-crunch-transaction-edition http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/daily-crunch-transaction-edition Review: TDK 3 Speaker Boombox Study: Smartphone Users Wasting Hundreds Of Dollars Per Year On Unnecessary Contracts Woman Makes DIY Angry Bird Easter Eggs Amaze Your Friends With This Invisible Money Clip Pour Votre Plaisir: A USB Key Shaped Like A Padlock

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Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:30:31 -0700 MayBe The ipad 2 Plus http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/maybe-the-ipad-2-plus http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/maybe-the-ipad-2-plus Don’t Overlook that the unique iPad tablet continues to be  little more than a 12  months old and also the Apple iPad tablet 2 is merely a few months old, a brand  new iPad is without a doubt in route. Having a minor redesign of the iPad tablet  2, as well as brand new components, the ?iPad [...]

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Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:30:35 -0700 Hipster Band Wants to Create a Music Video Out of Your Instagram Pics [Apps] http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/hipster-band-wants-to-create-a-music-video-ou http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/hipster-band-wants-to-create-a-music-video-ou Either London band The Vaccines think they're being really clever here, or they're scraping the bottom of the barrel for ideas. Whatever the reason, this could prove very comical, with fans asked to hashtag Instagram pics using #vaccinesvideo or upload to a site. More »


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Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:30:32 -0700 Droid 3 disassembled by iFixit Jawas http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/droid-3-disassembled-by-ifixit-jawas http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/droid-3-disassembled-by-ifixit-jawas
It's time for the squeamish to avert their eyes. The latest entry in Motorola's popular Droid line has taken a trip to internet Tatooine, getting the classic teardown treatment from the folks at iFixit. As always, there were some interesting findings beneath its shiny, gadgety exterior, including a SIM card and so, so many hidden screws. More gory shots in the source link below.

Droid 3 disassembled by iFixit Jawas originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:30:32 -0700 Ask DLS: What's your primary Web browser? http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/ask-dls-whats-your-primary-web-browser http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/ask-dls-whats-your-primary-web-browser
Competition is a good thing, and the browser arena has been a fierce arena for years now. There are at least four "major" browsers each vying for your attention, along with lots of smaller spin-offs (SRWare Iron or Flock, anyone?).

While the browser usage charts we share from time to time show overall browser usage amongst the Web at large, Download Squad readers are not exactly the average bunch in terms of browser use. So today we have one simple question for you:

What's your primary Web browser?

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Ask DLS: What's your primary Web browser? originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:31:29 -0700 Libra for Android helps you track your weight using The Hacker's Diet system http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/libra-for-android-helps-you-track-your-weight http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/libra-for-android-helps-you-track-your-weight
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I'm getting fat; that's what you see on the screenshot to the right -- my gradual move from chubby to portly. But never mind the numbers, look at the pretty graph!

If you've ever read The Hacker's Diet, this graph should be instantly recognizable. Each point shows the weight for a given day, while the trend line lets you see if you're gaining or losing weight.

When I use my "main" PC, I have a homebrew solution for creating and maintaining this graph. But I've had to find a temporary solution for Android, and Libra is it.

It's a beautifully simple app, very true to the spirit of The Hacker's Diet. You can create a shortcut on your homescreen that brings you right into the data entry screen, so you just tap the shortcut every morning, feed in your weight for the day and hit OK, and then you get to see your progress (or lack thereof) on the graph.

The app remembers the previous day's weigh-in, which makes it easy to enter today's weight (as they're usually not too different). The graph is zoomable and scrollable, and most importantly, you can export the data to CSV so you're not locked into the app.

If you ever need to track your weight using an Android device for any period of time, Libra is one excellent solution.

Libra for Android helps you track your weight using The Hacker's Diet system originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:30:35 -0700 Want to write for Engadget? We're hiring in Tokyo, Japan! http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/want-to-write-for-engadget-were-hiring-in-tok-84454 http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/want-to-write-for-engadget-were-hiring-in-tok-84454 Oh sure, you love gadgets -- but do you have the chops to write about them? We'd love to know if you think you do, because we're looking to actually pay humans to do this stuff. Professional writing experience isn't necessary (though folks with it will get first consideration), but what we really care about is that you can write skillfully about gadgets with wit, concision, and authority. And being obsessed with Engadget is good, too. So here's what we're after:
  • Tokyo, Japan-based editor: Full-time, based in Tokyo (or nearby), able to work from home and quickly commute to the city for events, meetings, etc. English must be your first language, as that's what you'll be writing for us in. Speaking Japanese isn't a requirement, but it doesn't hurt. To clarify, this is an Engadget US position, but based in Tokyo. This is not a position for our sister site, Engadget Japan.
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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:30:37 -0700 Boomshine is a soothing-yet-frustrating time waster http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/boomshine-is-a-soothing-yet-frustrating-time-1224 http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/boomshine-is-a-soothing-yet-frustrating-time-1224
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One click; just one single well-aimed click. That's all you get in Boomshine.

That single click triggers a chain reaction; circles start exploding, and other circles colliding with the shockwaves explode as well, creating their own shockwaves, which then catch other circles.

It's been done before, yes, but this one is a great iteration. The soundtrack is mellow, with lots of piano and some nice percussion (not electronic - it sounds like drums).

At each level you need to make a certain number of circles explode to go on to the next level. I got up to level 12, where you get 60 circles and need to make 55 of them explode. And then I kept trying and trying, but simply couldn't get it. I did get to 54 circles a couple of times, but as they say, you don't get points for trying.

There's no time limit, so you can carefully study the pattern of motion and place your click at the exact right place to create the best chain reaction. I've found that clicking near the middle of the screen works quite well, especially if the balls are slowly moving in that direction. By the time the first shockwave dies off, the oncoming balls usually hit it and the chain reaction continues.

What level did you reach? Screenshots please!

Boomshine is a soothing-yet-frustrating time waster originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:30:34 -0700 Want to write for Engadget? We're hiring in Tokyo, Japan! http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/want-to-write-for-engadget-were-hiring-in-tok http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/want-to-write-for-engadget-were-hiring-in-tok Oh sure, you love gadgets -- but do you have the chops to write about them? We'd love to know if you think you do, because we're looking to actually pay humans to do this stuff. Professional writing experience isn't necessary (though folks with it will get first consideration), but what we really care about is that you can write skillfully about gadgets with wit, concision, and authority. And being obsessed with Engadget is good, too. So here's what we're after:
  • Tokyo, Japan-based editor: Full-time, based in Tokyo (or nearby), able to work from home and quickly commute to the city for events, meetings, etc. English must be your first language, as that's what you'll be writing for us in. Speaking Japanese isn't a requirement, but it doesn't hurt. To clarify, this is an Engadget US position, but based in Tokyo. This is not a position for our sister site, Engadget Japan.
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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:30:36 -0700 Crowdflow tracks 880 iPhones across Europe, wants to put you on the map http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/crowdflow-tracks-880-iphones-across-europe-wa http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/crowdflow-tracks-880-iphones-across-europe-wa
Do you have dreams of becoming a digital firefly, flitting back and forth across Europe? The folks at Crowdflow can help with that -- all you need to do is use your iPhone, and adopt a share-alike attitude. Using location data collected from 880 iPhones, the team has created a video showing iPhone movement through Europe for the month of April, 2011. This glowing digital ballet is just a start, however -- Crowdflow is asking iPhone users to extract and submit their own location logs to help build a visual map of how cellular networks are distributed throughout the world. If you're not afraid of lending your geodata to an open database, hit up the source link for your own chance to join in Crowdflow's eerie cellular glow.

Crowdflow tracks 880 iPhones across Europe, wants to put you on the map originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:30:36 -0700 BattlePaint is an addictive geometric shooter game http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/battlepaint-is-an-addictive-geometric-shooter http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/battlepaint-is-an-addictive-geometric-shooter
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In BattlePaint, you play a cube. In fact, you're not even a cube -- just a square. But boy, are you fast! And you can shoot in all directions. That's important, because there are baddies coming in from all over the place.

The "baddies" are swarms of other squares, in all sorts of pretty colors. They track you all over the screen, and you run around very quickly and just shoot, shoot, and shoot some more. If that doesn't sound very emotionally deep, it's because it isn't. But it's fun!

After you shoot a baddy, it splashes paint as it disappears. You need to skate across this blob of paint and "eat it up" to get points. This game is fast. It clocked in at around 60-70 FPS on my system, and was loads of fun to play. It does tend to insult you when you die, though, but don't be offended -- I don't think it's personal.

BattlePaint is an addictive geometric shooter game originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:30:31 -0700 Windows 8 getting a built-in PDF reader, Metro-style http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/windows-8-getting-a-built-in-pdf-reader-metro http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/windows-8-getting-a-built-in-pdf-reader-metro
For what seems like an eternity, Download Squad readers have reacted to news of security exploits targeting Adobe Reader with a common sentiment: why doesn't Microsoft build its own secure PDF reader into Windows? Apparently the Windows 8 team agrees, and they're working away at an application called Modern Reader which is exactly that.

From the handful of screenshots Paul Thurrott has shared, it's clear that Modern Reader has been built with Metro in mind. You can see the Reader back button in the top-left corner of the yellow image and the minimal page navigation bar on the right. We've posted some larger images we managed to scrape from Google's cache after the break.

Thurrott also mentions that Modern Reader is the first program spotted which is built using AppX -- a packaging technology that may allow developers to roll a single build to both Windows 8 desktops and Windows Phone 8 mobile devices.

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Windows 8 getting a built-in PDF reader, Metro-style originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:30:33 -0700 Security firm RSA attacked using Excel-Flash one-two sucker punch http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/security-firm-rsa-attacked-using-excel-flash-35932 http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/security-firm-rsa-attacked-using-excel-flash-35932
RSA attacked using Flash vulnerability
It has emerged that the underlying cause of RSA's SecurID gaffe was the recently-reported zero-day vulnerability found in Adobe's Flash Player.

The exploit, which used specially-crafted Flash embedding in Excel spreadsheets, was first reported on March 15 and has since been fixed. RSA was hacked sometime in the first half of March when an employee was successfully spear phished and opened an infected spreadsheet. As soon as the spreadsheet was opened, an advanced persistent threat (APT) -- a backdoor Trojan -- called Poison Ivy was installed. From there, the attackers basically had free reign of RSA's internal network, which led to the eventual dissemination of data pertaining to RSA's two-factor authenticators.

The attack is reminiscent of the APTs used in the China vs. Google attacks from last year -- and indeed, Uri Rivner, the head of new technologies at RSA is quick to point out that that other big companies are being attacked, too: "The number of enterprises hit by APTs grows by the month; and the range of APT targets includes just about every industry. Unofficial tallies number dozens of mega corporations attacked [...] These companies deploy any imaginable combination of state-of-the-art perimeter and end-point security controls, and use all imaginable combinations of security operations and security controls. Yet still the determined attackers find their way in."

What we'd like to know, though, is whether the attack on RSA was caused by Adobe's lackadaisical approach to patching Flash -- or was it the other way around? Was it the RSA attack that first brought the zero-day vulnerability to Adobe's attention?

Security firm RSA attacked using Excel-Flash one-two sucker punch originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:30:46 -0700 Skype 5.3 for Windows released, improves mobile video call quality http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/skype-53-for-windows-released-improves-mobile http://hunteraulay.posterous.com/skype-53-for-windows-released-improves-mobile
Version 5.3 of Skype for Windows has just been released, with the main emphasis of the new release being improved call quality, and the quality of video received by mobile Skype users. Presumably one party of the video call must be using Skype for Windows 5.3, though.

Beyond improved call quality, not much has changed. You can now see your friends' presence icons when contact cards are collapsed, and the topic editing button is now always visible on the conversation header. For a complete list of changes, hit up the Skype Garage blog.

Download Skype 5.3 for Windows

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