VideoLan releases VLC media player fix

Developers of the VLC media player have released a new version that takes care of several bugs and adds other improvements. The latest version is now 1.1.3, which repairs a memory corruption problem in the TagLib plug-in that is rated as \”critical\” and affected VLC versions 0.9.0 through 1.1.2. The vulnerability could be exploited by […]

Indigo 4.1.13 Released

Perceptive Automation has just released Indigo v4.1.13. In addition to the major 4.0 improvements and 4.1 features, this update includes: Added UI to set default ramp rate and brightness for In-LineLinc Dimmers. Fixed bug that sometimes caused PowerLinc links sync error after creating a new database file. Fixed very minor bug that caused a bogus […]

Schneier on Security: Intel Buys McAfee

Well, according to Bruce Schneier, Intel has purchased McAfee. Honestly, I don\’t see this as a bad step.  The McAfee products were starting to become long in the tooth, and the fresh blood may just get the entire product back on it\’s feet.  But this is all my opinion…  What do I know? Read Bruce\’s […]

Police crack criminal conspiracy to make millions from stolen iPhones

Nine people accused of co-ordinating the sophisticated scam were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud in a series of early morning raids.City of London Police detectives swooped on homes in Forest Gate and Southall in London, Southend, Walsall, central Birmingham and Middlesbrough. They seized dozens of mobile phones, hundreds of Sim cards, computers, documentation, […]

Dresden Files – Book 8 – Proven Guilty

You know, some series just seem to keep your attention for a impossible number of books…  So far, I have devoured the Dresden books by Jim Butcher. I don\’t know quite what it is about the series, maybe it\’s the throw back to the Private Investigator genre, maybe it\’s the fact that\’s he\’s a Wizard […]

Torchwood – The New World

Well, it appears that the next Torchwood series will be continuing in the vein of an conspiracy / thriller? Starz have published more details of the upcoming Torchwood co-production with BBC Worldwide. The series is due for transmission in the summer of 2011. SERIES SYNOPSIS When C.I.A. agent Rex Matheson investigates a global conspiracy, he […]

Portal 2 release date – Feb 9, 2011

Valve has officially revealed the release date for its highly anticipate puzzle/shooter sequel, Portal 2. Fans will be able to return to Aperture Science and suck sentient turrets through giant tubes on February 9, 2011! The game was originally slated for release this year, but got pushed back, reasons unknown.  Also, Stephen Merchant will be […]