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Working PlayStation 3 Modchip Is 'Not A Hoax,' Australian Retailer Says

8/20/2010 12:34:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments


An Australian seller of Wii, PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 modchips has posted video showing the famously impregnable PlayStation 3 running "back-up" copies of disc games saved in the hacked console. It's the real deal, they tell Kotaku.

OzModChips.com has posted three videos to YouTube showing the alleged hack, marketed as PS Jailbreak, which purportedly is executed by plugging a $170 (Australian) USB stick into the PlayStation 3. The legality of console modchips differ by region. They are not legal in the U.S.

Such a hack would enable PS3 users to run back-up copies of games, homebrew and, of course, pirated games, something which Sony has long successfully blocked on its home console.

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HP reports $30.7 billion revenue, up 11 percent

8/20/2010 12:33:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Hewlett-Packard was right where Wall Street expected when it reported third-quarter revenue of $30.7 billion Thursday.

That figure is an increase of 11.4 percent from the same quarter a year ago. The PC maker also reported net earnings of $1.8 billion, or 75 cents per share, excluding costs related to a legal settlement and taxes.

That's exactly what HP said it would report when it previewed its third-quarter earnings earlier this month--the same day it announced CEO Mark Hurd was resigning. Wall Street was looking for revenue between $29.7 billion and $30.7 billion.

In a statement, Chief Financial Officer and interim CEO Cathie Lesjak said the financial results "demonstrate the power of our strategy and the discipline of our execution."

That follows the company's--and Lesjak's--same message since Hurd resigned following an accusation against him and eventual settlement with a former contractor over sexual harassment. Thursday was the first earnings report following Hurd's exit, and Lesjak made a point of emphasizing that the company will continue along the same path it's been on for the last several years even without the former CEO.

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If you thought she was airbrushed last time...unrecognisable Scarlett Johansson goes from lady to vamp in new D&G campaign

8/20/2010 01:45:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Scarlett Johansson may be have been blessed with stunning looks but clearly when it comes to selling cosmetics, there is no such thing as natural beauty.

And it looks as though after digging up last year's campaign, D&G bosses decided to adopt the more is more attitude to airbrushing.


Scarlett, the face of the Italian fashion label, has been subjected to heavy retouching for the new beauty collection ad, as her Gothic purple lips and smoky eye make-up render her almost unrecognisable.

The new sell forms a stark contrast to last year's Marilyn Monroe-inspired shoot, where an angelic Scarlett shows off red lips in a white corset, posing against white satin sheets.

This year, the Vicky Christina Barcelona star goes over to the dark side in sexy black underwear set against a leopard print backdrop.

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RIM’s BlackPad won’t run BlackBerry OS

8/20/2010 01:44:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

Now this is odd. When you think of RIM, you instantly think of BlackBerry. And when you think of BlackBerry, right after you think of QWERTY keyboards and whatnot, you think of BlackBerry OS.

Now at version 6, this is what has been powering RIM’s devices since the beginning.



When we first heard about RIM’s upcoming tablet, which is apparently going to be called BlackPad, naturally everyone assumed that it will run BlackBerry OS 6.

Not so, it seems. The BlackPad will run software designed by QNX.

Who, you ask? QNX Software Systems is a company that RIM bought from Harman International Industries Inc. for a cool $200 million back in April.

Their software platforms are used by an interesting mix of companies, such as BMW, Porsche, Cisco, GE, Caterpillar, and even power an unmanned tank developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center.

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Taeyang unveils I’ll Be There MV!

8/20/2010 01:44:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments


Big Bang’s Taeyang dropped his new single I’ll Be There just yesterday and now we get to see the MV for it!

The I’ll Be There MV was unveiled just a few minutes ago through Taeyang’s official YouTube account.

In a spooky and dark setting, Taeyang showcases his full fierce choreography of the song. Without further ado, check it out below!

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Golden girl Julia Roberts turns on the charm in kimono-style dress for Tokyo premiere of her new film

8/20/2010 01:43:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

After failing to set box offices alight in the Western world with her new film, Julia Roberts will be hoping for a better reception in the Far East.

So to possibly try to butter up her Japanese fan base, she took inspiration from the country's traditional dress.

The actress arrived at the premiere of her latest film Eat, Pray, Love in Tokyo today in a kimono-style gold dress.



It showed off her tall, willowy figure as she took to the stage at the Roppongi Hills Arena to talk to press and fans who had gathered there to see her.

Julia, 42, and husband Daniel Moder, 41, flew into Narita Airport on a private jet yesterday and they plan to spend a few days exploring the country.

And despite a film career that has spanned two decades, this is her first ever visit to Japan.

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Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato's Surprise Romantic Duet at Camp Rock 2 Premiere

8/20/2010 01:43:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

The movie was enough of a treat, but the lucky Jonas Brothers fans who attended the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premiere in New York Wednesday got a whole lot more than that.


Following the screening at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato emerged for a surprise performance of the romantic duet "Wouldn't Change a Thing," from the movie's soundtrack, with Joe's brothers Kevin and Nick playing backup.

The impromptu concert was a hit, judging by the number of girls in the audience shrieking at the top of their lungs.

Earlier in the event, on the red carpet, Lovato talked about how it's been working with Joe Jonas since their breakup in May. "We've obviously had our ups and downs, but no matter what, we'll be best friends for a long time," she told PEOPLE.

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Firefox 4 beta 4 adds hardware acceleration

8/20/2010 01:42:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Mozilla hopes to release its fourth beta of Firefox 4 on Monday, adding hardware-accelerated graphics for some Windows users but leaving it turned off by default.

Also coming is a major user interface change called tab sets, formerly known as tab candy.

Hardware acceleration, coming to all the major browsers in various forms, is designed to shift some tasks from a computer's main processor to its graphics processor. One way Firefox is tackling the technology is by using Windows' Direct2D interface, which can speed up the display of text and graphics on newer versions of Windows.

Mozilla planners had hoped to enable Direct2D in the fourth beta, but decided caution was appropriate. "b4 won't have D2D on by default after all; just not quite ready to send it to that many users. soon!" tweeted Mike Shaver, Mozilla's vice president of engineering.

The Firefox 4 beta 4 code is frozen for finalization, putting the "release target as next Monday, Aug. 23," according to Mozilla meeting notes.

Firefox 4 is designed to be faster and better so Mozilla's browser can compete better as Google Chrome matures and as Microsoft's Internet Explorer reverses its usage-share slide and gets a major overhaul. Faster display is crucial in the performance race.

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Miss yesterday’s $99 Vibrant deal? How about a penny?

8/20/2010 01:42:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments


Yesterday, T-Mobile had a one-day sale on the Samsung Vibrant; pricing the unit at $100-off the usual $199 for 2-year contract signers. Today, AmazonWireless has the device for one shiny penny. The terms of the deal look like this:

When you purchase your device with service from AmazonWireless.com, we automatically pass along an instant discount from the carrier to you. This discount has been provided to you based on your agreement to (a) activate a new, or extend an existing, line of service for this device with the carrier, and (b) maintain this service in good standing for a minimum of 181 consecutive days. If you do not activate or extend a line of service in connection with this device, or if your service is canceled/disconnected before 181 consecutive days, AmazonWireless.com will charge you $250 per device, plus applicable taxes.

So, if you were on the fence about $199, and still on the fence about $99, how do you feel about $0.01?

Leehom Wang: “I Am Currently in Love…”

8/20/2010 01:41:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Leehom Wang appeared on Taiwanese talk show, < SS小燕之夜> and said that he preferred women with a natural style who do not give him pressure. He did not like women who wear a lot of gold or silver jewelry. The program host, Chang Hsiao Yen, noted that Leehom appears to prefer mature women. Leehom thought for a moment and said, “From my past love relationships, that seems to be true.”

Leehom’s statement re-directed fans’ attention towards his past rumored girlfriends, Amei Chang Hui Mei (who is four years older than Leehom) and Shu Qi (who is one month older). Due to his preference for older women, Leehom is able to share his life experiences with a partner [who is of equal maturity].

In Leehom’s directorial debut, Love in Disguise <恋爱通告>, the media pointed out that he took a gamble in casting young actress, Crystal Liu Yifei. Leehom smiled, “I quite admire Crystal . She has a unique style. Although she is only 22 years old, but her acting possesses a certain strength.” Leehom did not deny the fact that when Crystal was selected as the female lead in Love in Disguise, the film company owners and investors were doubtful and gave him pressure.

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