About one-third of people who subscribe to cable TV or satellite services said they would drop that service if they could get TV shows they wanted over a broadband computer connection, paying a flat fee.
Open standards advocate Russell Ossendryver says that Microsoft is cutting out some parts of its new OOXML format — except for the billions of old Microsoft documents already in existence! Ossendryver points out how Microsoft is tripping over its own feet in its rush to get its OOXML format approved as a standard that governments can rely on.
Someone was able to start Homebrew in Wii-Mode. They were able to find encryption and decryption keys by doing full memory dumps at runtime over a custom serial interface. Using these keys, they were able to create a Wii ‘game’ that ran their own code. (video in link + more)
This is release 0.9.52 of Wine, a free implementation of Windows on Unix.
What’s new in this release:
- Improved graphics tablet support.
- Support for RPC context handles.
- Fixes for some longstanding screen depth issues.
- Implementation of “My Network Places” shell folder.
- Lots of bug fixes.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc quietly canceled its online video download service less than a year after the site went live
Scientists have come up with the radical suggestion that the universe’s end may come not with a bang but a standstill - that time could be literally running out and could, one day, stop altogether
The Nintendo DS has shifted 20,954,157 units, compared to 20,901,468 PS2s. What’s even more impressive is how quickly Nintendo’s handheld has pulled off the feat — Sony’s console has been on the Japanese market for an extra four and a half years. A hearty “Congrats!” to you, Nintendo.
The chance that a rogue mini-world — asteroid 2007 WD5 — will smack into Mars has increased from 1.3 percent to 3.9 percent. In the event of an impact, the head-on collision would take place on January 30th at 2:55 a.m. PST, give or take a few minutes.
Here is a list, with images, of confirmed iPhone 1.1.3 firmware feature additions and updates!
Hackers tempt websurfers with bogus assassination video
Expectant PS3 fans can also look forward to exclusive 5.1 LPCM audio support, PlayStation Network content, and – most interestingly – the ability to install game data directly onto the PlayStation 3 hard drive.
