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While it’s not exactly a huge surprise given that Nintendo doesn’t have an overarching account system for the Wii and DS, plenty of folks will no doubt still be disappointed to learn that the company’s new Nintendo Points won’t be transferable between the two consoles. Instead, when you buy a points card (available in 1000, 3000 and 5000 points versions), you’ll have to pick a console and spend all the points in that one place. Not exactly an ideal option, to be sure, but it seems like it’s one that we’ll be stuck with — unless Nintendo has some plans to make some major changes to the way the Wii and DSi do business.

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Original post by Donald Melanson

In case you haven’t heard, some hackers hacked into Governor Sarah Palin’s Yahoo! email account. Some of the emails were posted to Wikileaks.org, a site that posts leaked information. Well, apparently the popularity of Sarah Palin must have brought down Wikileaks, since I can’t get to their website.

I’m guessing all the media coverage and pointing to the Wikileaks site must have overwhelmed their website with too much traffic. The Palin Phenomenon continues! Whether you love or hate Sarah, there is no doubt that she has changed the political landscape for this election cycle and perhaps forever. It’s quite apparent that conservative women can now also make the national spotlight previously held only by moderate to liberal women (aka Democrats).

here’s the URL if you want to be a voyeur and read Sarah’s emails. (when the site comes back up that is)

http://wikileaks.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin_Yahoo_account_2008

Of course, if you’re a conspiracy theorist then President George Bush, the CIA, or the FBI shut down Wikileaks.

Tags: conservatives, Democrats, email, hacked, liberals, Palin Phenomenon, Sarah Palin, Wikileaks

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(foo bard on
Sep 18, 2008 12:02 AM)

gawker.com has the pix still. was also on 4chan for a bit. numerous private mirrors of the emails still abound.

yahoo deleted the emails for her upon request, which may be destruction of evidence in the current ongoing investigations into her actions as governor. pretty convenient!

the CIA requested copies of the emails from Associated Press, and they declined (like, duh? get your own copies off the internets?)

madprops to Anonymous.

(Anonymous on
Sep 18, 2008 6:36 AM)

Anonymous is not a group of hackers - it’s a leaderless collective of like-minded individuals, from all walks of life.

http://www.enturbulation.org/press-media/faq

(soma451 on
Sep 18, 2008 7:46 AM)

wikileaks has been taken down according to wikipedia.

(http://openid.aol.com/Reedie591 on
Sep 18, 2008 2:15 PM)

This is Bull SH_T, What happen to Freedom of Speech. This is what we will get if the McCain and Palin WIN on Nov 4, censorship……………… Wake up America

Palin tried to censor the book in the library of her hometown. What will be censor next

(anon i mouse on
Sep 18, 2008 3:57 PM)

You can get a zip file here
http://cryptome.org/

or if you’re in the US, the wikileaks site is blocked but this will work instead.
http://www.wikileaks.org.nyud.net/wiki/Wikileaks

(david on
Sep 18, 2008 4:31 PM)

You can get to the wikileaks page (and documents) here:

http://www.wikileaks.org.nyud.net/wiki/Sarah_Palin_Yahoo_inbox_2008

(John H on
Sep 18, 2008 5:59 PM)

>This is Bull SH_T, What happen to Freedom of Speech.

Yeah, free to steal people’s emails and post them online. Why not copy/paste Harry Potter books online? Freedom of speech my ass!

>This is what we will get if the McCain and Palin WIN on Nov 4, censorship……………… Wake up America

Better than a tax-increasing, flip-flopping, anti-American, anti-military, terrorist-associating, Black theology toting, sitting 20 years in a racist church, and being the most left-wing member of the U.S. Senate! Screw NObama! I have more experience that he does.

Obama is an empty suit. All talk and no experience.

>Palin tried to censor the book in the library of her hometown. What will be censor next

Wrong on the facts idiot. It’s been proven Palin did NOT censor books. Gets your facts straight!

read this:
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/sliming_palin.html

Original post by nafiz

Anyone who hates wires or, has a partner who hates wires, will be happy to see the new On Air WEM-1 Wireless Expansion kit from JBL. Apart from all its technical capabilities, it is ‘Missus-Friendly’, in that it will allow you to finally get the surround sound system into the living room without risk of divorce. The WEM-1 in its simplest form adds wireless capability to any loudspeaker, eliminating the need to run speaker wires across a room, through walls, floors or ceilings. This is very handy if you want those extra surround speakers at the back off the room without any wires. It comprises a transmitter module that hooks up to your audio source, a receiver/amplifier unit that connects to a pair of speakers, a remote control and some accessories. It can also be used for distributing audio from a PC around the home. The WEM-1 has an operating range of up to 70 feet and comes with a decent selection of connection options [line- and speaker-level outputs], to fit most audio equipment. It will cost around £180-200 when it launches later this month. [JBL] audio wireless home

Original post by nafiz

Following up on its award-winning FireWire speakers, LaCie has decided there’s cash to be made from making a USB version. And so it has. Here are the LaCie USB speakers which look almost identical to the FireWire speakers but, at £39, are half the price. Whoopee. The design comes from LaCie regular Neil Poulton, who’s made a mark in designing great storage devices for LaCie. We especially liked the Hard Disk, a slab-like removable storage drive inspired by the movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey and, of course, the LaCie Lego Bricks. The LaCie USB Speakers offer a frequency response of 90Hz-20kHz for ‘clear, vibrant sound’ and the cables can be neatly tucked under the speakers so as not to spoil their clean, modern lines. They are powered off the USB port and can also be used to hook up to an MP3 player, as long as you fork out for an optional adaptor. See another shot below, complete with floating laptop.-Martin Lynch music USB pc lacie

Original post by nafiz

Harmon Kardon know a thing or two about decent speakers but no one at IFA 2008 was expecting the company to go design mental and introduce the stunningly different GLA-55 speakers. They’re a high-end, two piece speaker system for use use with hi-fis or PCs, and yes, that is cut-glass you′re looking through. They sport a 3.5in mini-jack for hooking you up to audio systems, PCs and even MP3 players. And, being rated at 56Watts you should be able to really drive anyone nearby nuts with these cracking looking audio, glass paperweights. Apparently the company is only going to make 2000 -3000 sets, but at £500 a pair, we’re guessing they’ll make a profit. So,what do we think? Fantastically modern looking speakers or tacky in a Barbara-Cartland-drawing-room kinda way?-Martin Lynch [Harmon Kardon] music speakers design

Original post by nafiz

So, what’s the difference between the new Squeezbox Boom music streaming system and the original Squeezbox from Logitech? Well, this time, Logitech has squeezed in some real audio power meaning you don’t have to hook this up to separate speakers. Inside is a 30Watt all-digital amplifier accompanied by two ¾in, high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and two 3in, high-power, long-throw woofers. Logitech says the bi-amplified design ‘delivers crystal clear sound with minimal noise and distortion’. There’s even a connection for hooking it up to an external, dedicated subwoofer if you need even more low-end thump. You just plug it in wherever you are at home and it will detect your network automatically. After that you can stream your tunes over an 802.11g wireless network connection or listen into thousands of Internet radio broadcasts. The Squeezebox Boom - sadly - also operates as an alarm clock, so it’s not all fun. There are 6 preset buttons for finding your favourite tracks or stations and the remote control even features a tiny magnet so that you can stick it to the unit or the fridge. It’s due for launch here in a few weeks and will cost more than the £150 US price, especially considering the existing Squeezbox costs around £180.-Martin Lynch music wireless

Original post by nafiz

With IFA 2008 almost upon us, expect to find some really cool gadgets and consumer technology on show. This weekend we saw some rumoured reports about the new iPod nano and a photo [possibly fake] of its new, longer shape and tapered edges. Sure, it’s alright looking but nothing near as sweet as the new Cowon S9 Curve, which will be making its debut at consumer tech heaven, the IFA Show 2008 in Berlin, from Friday.This baby just eats up the style points like Pac Man. Like its name, it’s a beautifully curved, metal-backed PMP (portable media player) with a 3.3in, 480 x 272-pixel AMOLED screen with touchscreen capabilities. It’s powered by 500MHz dual-core processor, has Bluetooth, T-DMB, G-Sensor (a gesture control) and a ‘dynamic dictionary′, FM radio and voice recorder. Battery life for music is rated at 40 hours. There’s no price but it certainly looks expensive. Let’s hope it isn’t.-Martin Lynch [PMPtoday] music pmp gadget

Original post by nafiz

Back on Rumour St. this morning and we have what looks to be one of the more credible leaks on what the new iPod nano may look like. It comes from Kevin Rose [Digg founder], who has gotten things right and, really wrong, in the past, but who is sure - thanks to ’sources’ - that the squarer and chunkier nano is going to be replaced by the end of next month with a slimmer and longer nano, complete with cool tapered edges. That’s his pic above.The iPod touch is also due for some work, although mainly cosmetic on the outside but it will come with the 2.1 firmware software, that will then wing its way to the iPhone. Apple is also rumoured to be taking the knife to the price tags, with some ‘fairly large’ cuts on the way to offset any iPod sales hurt by the the [US] £100 iPhone. And, to top it all off, Kev says a new iTunes 8.0 with lots of new features is coming and that next Apple OS X 10.5.6 will come with Blu-ray support. Imagine, all of this is expected in the next few weeks so here’s hoping, but not holding our breath. For all the details, watch Kev’s video below.-Martin Lynch ipod apple music

Original post by nafiz

If you’re in the market for a wireless home music streaming system but, are unable to knock of the bank needed to afford the pricey - but great - Sonos system, then Sony may have something of interest. This is the S-Airplay Wireless iPod Dock, comprising a central station where you plug in your iPod dock and then stream music around the home to separate S-Air wireless speakers that you plug into a spare socket. The streaming range is a claimed 164-ft, so good enough for most domiciles. If you have a mansion, then you’ll be able to afford the Sonos anyway. Sony is making a lot of the fact that it’s a snap to set-up so anyone can be streaming their favourite tunes from the living room to the bog in no time. “This technology makes it easy to listen to music from a compatible iPod without carrying it from room to room,” said Andrew Sivori, director of marketing in the personal audio group at Sony Electronics’ Digital Imaging and Audio Division. “It’s an easy, inexpensive way to get multi-room audio without professional installation.” The S-Airplay central unit comes with an AM/FM tuner, and the dual source feature allows you to listen to System Of A Down in your room while gran can get knitting to her fix of The Archers radio show in the kitchen. The system comes with the central unit and 2 S-Air speakers but it is capable of transmitting to up to 10 speakers. It is priced at around £200 - in the US first - with additional speakers priced at a cheeky £65 each.-Martin Lynch music home streaming

Original post by nafiz

PURE has been tickling radio listeners’ ears for some time with some great DAB radios but now the company has launched its first DAB model with Internet capabilities. It’s also the first DAB radio based on the Linux operating system. Kicking off with its good old retro looks, the DAB and FM are now joined by Internet capabilities that lets you can access over 10,000 streaming stations, BBC Listen Again content, and podcasts.There’s an OLED display and touch-sensitive controls but, the most intriguing aspect of this launch, is the Web service PURE is putting behind it. Called The Lounge, it will be a one-stop radio service allowing you to find exactly the kind of radio stations you want and create favourite lists of different kinds of content, from sports to talk shows. The Lounge also promises to constantly check the quality of broadcasts so that what you get is all crisp digital goodness without lag and dead air. The Evoke Flow is due out next month for £150.-Martin Lynch [PURE] radio DAB news gadgets

Original post by nafiz

Those stories of melting iPod nanos in recent days have finally been recognised by Apple as more than just a freak occurrence. The company has just released a statement in response to the Japanese government’s warning to consumers. Apple said: “Apple has determined that in very rare cases batteries in first generation iPod nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 can overheat causing failure and deformation of the iPod nano. Apple has received very few reports of such incidents (less than 0.001 percent of first generation iPod nano units), which have been traced back to a single battery supplier. There have been no reports of serious injuries or property damage, and no reports of incidents for any other iPod nano model.”"Any first generation iPod nano customers who have experienced their battery overheating should contact AppleCare for a replacement. Any other customers who have concerns about their first generation iPod nano battery should also contact AppleCare.” Apple declined to say which supplier made the batteries. These are the not the first fiery nanos but I doubt we are looking at a Sony-made laptop battery fiasco either. New customers have nothing to worry about but some of you with first-gen nanos that have been warming your thigh more than normal might be in line for a spanking new nano.-Martin Lynch ipod apple music

Original post by nafiz

New Zealand might be well famed for being the real-world home of Hobbits and Cave Trolls but today it’s the home of Sony’s new, entry-level Walkmans, the NWZ-E series. Details of the E series, comprising the NWZ-𐼻 (2GB), NWZ-𐼼 (4GB), and NWZ-𐼾 (8GB) models, have cropped on the Sony New Zealand site and the new players are expected to reach here, and elsewhere, in the coming month. They all sport a 2in QVGA TFT LCD screen and are reasonably slim at 8.5mm. They are also pretty light, weighing in at just 50g. Battery life is rated - in this case by the size of the MP3s - so you’ll get almost 30 hours playback with 128Kbps tracks and a whopping 59 hours with 64Kbps ones. Battery life for video at over 7 hours for 384Kbps video an 4 hours using 768Kbps video. Audio formats supported are the usual MP3, WMA, AAC and Linear PCM. File swapping is drag and drop with the players being compatible with both Windows Media Player and even iTunes. There’s no prices yet. The NWZ-𐼻 will come in black or pink, the NWZ-𐼼 in black, blue, pink or red and the NWZ-𐼾 will come in black only.-Martin Lynch [Sony Insider] MP3 walkman music sony

Original post by nafiz

What better way to convince your little ones that going back to school after the long summer holidays isn’t really all that horrifying, than by getting them the coolest hi-tech uniform that money can buy. Marks & Spencer ‘Back To School’ collection now sports jackets designed specifically for use with the iPod. The Jackets For iPod series comprise blazers and winter coats that use Fibretronic’s five function keypad controller, discretely built into the lapel area of the inside lining.The iPod pocket on the inside doesn’t bulge, which means the bullies might be fooled for at least an extra day before your cherub is eventually thumped and defrocked in the yard. The clothing hides an iPod connector with hidden circuit and lapel loops for concealing the earphones. The blazers are aimed at boys and girls aged 10 to 16 and prices range from £25-£30. The winter coats are available for the same age groups and prices run from £35-£40. How soon before teachers notice a classroom of bobbing heads and these things are banned? Find them here.-Martin Lynch [Talktomyshirt] ipod school news

Original post by nafiz

Sennheiser is hoping to appeal all you wirephobic hi-fi nuts this week with the launch of the first portable wireless headphone set capable of transmitting full CD-quality stereo audio. The MX Wireless 1 (MX ͧ) headphones - well earphones, to be accurate - use ‘Kleer’ wireless technology that transmits at 2.37MB/s peak bit rate and are able to carry full CD-quality stereo without having to resort to lossy compression. The Kleer technology claims to be 10 times more efficient than Bluetooth, offers ‘unprecedented immunity to interference’ in the 2.4GHz band and promises ultra low power consumption. That translates as 24-hours use per full charge. Sennheiser says that there’s no TV/video lip-syncing problems that you get with other wireless products. The wireless earbuds weigh in at just 10g each and sport 14mm transducers, with powerful neodymium magnets, for accurate sound and decent bass. The transmitter is matchbox-sized and can easily be fitted to portable music players with the bundled rubber bands. How hi-tech is that? Even better, the earphone holster/carrying case acts a mobile power station that can charge the lot up to three times, for 10-12 hours each time. And the cost for such technical audio finery? £300 from the end of this month. Not for the faint-hearted, nor those with a cobwebbed wallet.-Martin Lynch earphones music

Original post by nafiz

If you’re into crazy inventions and wacky new aesthetically pleasing designs, you’ll find the speaker market to be one of the most varied around. SYMBIO Design’s Alien Speakers certainly offer a ‘wow′ factor but if it’s more of a ‘what’ factor you’re after, take a look at this new Freewheeler speaker from designers Ron Arad and Frances Pellisari. It looks rather like something you’d stand a plant-pot on and at 23″ tall by 10″ wide is around the same size, albeit a lot thicker, than a car tyre. Designed to be used indoor or out, it’s wireless and offers stereo sound due to the cleverly designed components that can split a signal from a CD player or radio using the built-in two-way FM transmitter. It’ll work at up to 200 meters away from the base station and should keep going for around eight hours on the built-in rechargeable battery. The official description also seems to take delight in saying that it can be rolled around, like this is some sort of unique feature, but there’s a very good reason why you wouldn’t want to do this which comes in the form of the price. If you’re drinking a cup of tea in front of your computer while you’re reading this, swallow and put it down. (£10,750. And three pence. Including VAT.) Madness. We’ve seen some crazily-priced ‘designer′ tech in the past but this one must surely take the title. And to think you could walk into the garden one day to see little Johnny rolling it around like a car tyre as well. Not that it particularly matters when it’s available (now) or where you can buy it from, but there’s a link below just so you can see that we’re not kidding about the price. - Paul Lester [MadeInDesign] [TechNaBob] speaker designer outdoors

Original post by nafiz