What is Google Wave?

What is Google Wave? Google Wave is a new preview application developed by Google and shown today at the Google I/O Conference. ON Google Wave’s page, we can see the following explanation:

Google Wave is a new tool for communication and collaboration on the web, coming later this year.

Hmm this sounds unclear… According to PC Mag:

Think of an open-source version of Gmail constructed via instant messaging. To start a wave, two users start what is essentially an instant-message session, which can be archived as a conversation. Other users can then be invited to join each wave or conversation, and there’s even a “playback” feature to track the process of the conversation. Google also said it intends Wave to be a platform as well as a protocol, with the appropriate tools and extensions for each.

Pretty interesting, director of the project Lars Rasmussen, hopes developers start using the API at full and start experimenting with this new Google project.  Right now the site is live but access is restricted.

Those were the news on What is Google Wave.

Goldbase.be Facebook

Goldbase.be, that is the name of the newest Facebook scam. The popular social site has become already a place where scammers and phishers try to get their latest victims. Goldbase.be is just one of the domains.  Stay on the lookout also for these:

greenbuddy.be
silvertag.be
picoband.be

If you know of others please let us know! The subject you’ll receive in the Inbox will say something as “Look at Here” or some other phrase luring you to click out of curiosity.  DON’T. Instead just delete the message without opening it.

Those were the news about Goldbase.be

Ponbon.im Facebook

Ponbon.im Facebook - Warning to all you Facebook users and abusers out there! There is a new scam in Facebook where accounts (already compromised)  are sending invitations to visit a site named Ponon.im.  DO NOT CLICK IT! Just don’t visit the link and you’ll be fine.

It seems that Facebook is doing some work to get this url blocked, and now the scam is using other .im extension addresses.  So for now please avoid clicking any site with an .im extension.

Other addresses being related to scams are check 121.im, check151.im Without protection visiting these sites will infect your account and then you’ll infect others. If you have already clicked on the link get a latest version of an antivirus and perform a full systems cam.

There may be more URLs used for infection so only visit links you know.

Those were the news on Ponbon.im Facebook.

Cell for Cash

Cell for Cash - A website called CellforCash.com has gotten very popular over the last few hours.  It promises a simple thing: exchange your cell phone for cash. According to the website, there are only three steps you must follow:

1.       Find your phone in the lists they have.

2.       Submit the required information.

3.       Finally send your phone and receive cash!

They work with many types of cell phones.  If you are interested you are free to check it out! This is more info from their site:

CellForCash.com extracts whatever value remains in old, unused cell phones, and returns that value, in cash, to the phone’s owner. And the CellForCash.com website makes it easy, paying anywhere from a few dollars to more than $100 for each phone, and handling the shipping details too.

Take advantage of this and exchange your cell for cash.

My Mobile Watchdog

My Mobile Watchdog - Now you can spy on your kids cell phone messaging with new software called “My Mobile Watchdog”. This is a new weapon for parents helping to protect kids stay away from dangerous people.

Police has used My Mobile Watchdog with great success to catch pedophiles. These days that all kids have cell phones, it is important as parents know about their activity, since many people take advantage of technology to do bad.

The program can be installed and you have to pay a $10. It works on Smartphones that have Internet access. What is cool about the software is that it sends notifications to the parent cell phone if an unauthorized call is made.

Now you can use My Mobile Watchdog.

Blackberry Outage!

Blackberry emergency! Many users of these mobile devices are complaining about a Blackberry outage. According to some reports, this outage is affecting Blackberry Internet Service consumers.

People who use Crackberry had to reach a normal computer to complain on their favorite website.

Blackberry US spokesperson hasn’t said anything yet, as users get frustrated with this outage, no word from Verizon either.  We’ll keep you posted.

Conficker Eyechart

Remember the Conficker or April 1st Virus? According to some security experts this virus entered many computers and was set out to crash the Internet.  Of course, this didn’t happen, but now we are seeing another face of the Conficker worm.

The virus reportedly, is back, and infected computers are an easy target to the stealing of sensitive information by exploiting a hole in Windows - Mac users are not affected.

Luckily, you can know if your computer is infected by testing it with the Conficker Eye Chart or Conficker Eyechart.  If you can see all the 6 logos it means that your computer is fine.  The page is pretty self explanatory, and you will get to know which variant of the Conficker worm has infected your computer.

The worm’s purpose has also been revealed: It’s just another virus to install anti-virus software!

50 Dollar Computer Offered by AT&T

50 Dollar Computer - Some years ago, the notion of buying a computer for only $50 seem like an idea extracted from science fiction on a distant future, but thanks to the advances of technology, the first $50 computers are being offered to the public.

The lucky people who can buy a 50 dollar computer can find them on Philadelphia and Atlanta.  These inexpensive laptops are offered by AT&T and you can get them if you sign up for two years of Internet connection.

These new smaller laptops or netbooks are becoming increasingly popular.  They are very portable, easy to use and contains enough programs for the vast majority of users.  I have one right here and is one of the best tools I have.

The 50 dollar computer model is something completely new as C-NET-TV says:

“This is something new in the united states. I mean, we’ve seen this with the cell phone model: Pay for the service, get a free cell phone, but with laptops, this is new,” “It’s phenomenal. It’s an awesome opportunity, especially for people who don’t necessarily have a laptop and could use one”

Those were the news on the 50 dollar computer.

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April 1st Virus: Conficker or Conflicker?

April 1st virus - We’ve posted before about the April 1st virus, and it seems that the date is just around the corner. Many people are searching for the name of the virus. It is Conficker not Conflicker, but well it doesn’t really matters too much, especially because of the consequences it might bring.

Many people are wondering how to protect their computers from the April 1st virus (or Conficker, or Downadup). This is a virus transmitted on peer-to-peer networks, so in the hours you have left you better avoid downloading through these networks. Your computer will be behaving normally until the activation date.

To ensure you don’t have any problems you can use F-Secure scanner and cleaner, which they provide for free to help people with this problem.

If you are on a Mac or Linux based machine you don’t have to worry as this April 1st virus only infects Windows based machines.

There you go start scanning and avoid downloading stuff from p2p networks.

Those were the latest news on the April 1st virus.

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Sending a Fax Thorugh the Internet

Many people fail to see that the Internet can really speed up our communications.  Take faxing for example, it used to be slow, and unreliable.  those old fax amchines printed unreadable information, but all that changed thanks to fax to email software.

This software is capable of converting your email attachments to fax-ready documents that can be printed on any fax machine or received by other internet fax users.

There are many companies out there that offer these programs, I suggest you do your research beacuse your required program will vary according to your sepcial needs.  For example, if you have abig business you might do better with a solution that contains a lot of features, features that are useless to a small biz or an individual.

To learn more about about the topic click on Fax to Email Software.

Automatic Make Up Cameras – Beauty At your Hands Casio Exilim Zoom Z300 & Z250

Casio has presented their new line of cameras that automatically corrects your face in the pictures. Sounds like a dream for ugly people? You bet so! The Casio Exilim Zoom Z300 & Z250 are designed for all those people who get obsessed with their images on pictures (MySpace addicts here’s your thang!)

This is like automatic photoshoping. You take the picture and then select your make-up level. Here’s a pretty explanatory picture of how the automatic make up cameras work:

If you have cracks on your face, wrinkles and acne scars, this camera will also help you, getting rid of all the skin imperfections, though you’ll have to play with the settings a little. Casio is expection a great success with the Casio Exilim Zoom Z300 and Z250. These cameras have already launched in the market yesterday. Go grab ‘em!

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2008 Smart Fortwo Pure Car Gets Popular

Check out this new car out in the market. It looks very.. tiny but at the same time very modern, it is called the 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure, it’s getting pretty popular on the Web, here’s what I found out about this car (credits go to supercarnews.net!)

The base pure model comes standard with convenience features such as a 5-speed automated manual transmission with manual or automatic mode, central remote locking system, 2-spoke leather steering wheel, and more.

Standard Equipment
Engine / drivetrain
1.0 L, 70 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission
Wheels / tires
Steel wheels with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system
Exterior
Solid roof
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror cap in tridion color
Interior
2-spoke leather steering wheel and leather gearshift knob
Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment
Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors
Coin holder
Dome light
Mirror in passenger sun visor
Storage
Lockable glove compartment
Audio
Provision for radio installation (incl. antenna, 2 speakers, aux input jack for external audio player e.g. mp3)
Safety
Full-size driver and passenger airbags
Head/Neck side airbags
esp ‑ electronic stability program with hill start assist
Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
Integral safety seats
Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
Drive lock ‑ auto-activation of the central locking when driving
Top Tether for child restraint system
Panic button on key
Tire repair kit
Functional / electrical equipment
Manual windows
Manual side mirrors

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