Midtown Madness Screenshots
For all you racing fans out there, Computer Games Online has posted several preview shots of the upcoming Midtown Madness 2 racing game. The sequal to the Chicago-based game gives drivers the chance to race through the streets of San Francisco as well as London, England. Visit CGO to view the screenshots of Midtown Madness 2.
Microsoft Documents Bugged?
University of Denver-based group The Privacy Foundation is reporting that some Microsoft documents may be bugged for tracking when saved using Microsoft software products. The problem occurs when an e-mail with an image file is created in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. When said file is opened, the document sends the source signal which can be obtained from server logs. The source contains the IP of the computer. Microsoft acknowledged that such bugs could track Word documents, but that there is no evidence that these activities are occuring. Read the report at The Privacy Foundation for more information.
SegaNet to Launch Next Thursday
Gaming giant Sega will launch its online gaming network, dubbed SegaNet, next Thursday for gaming enthusiasts around the world. With the new service, gamers will be able to play Sega Dreamcast games with other people all over the globe. The new service will cost $21.95 per month, and as part of a celebration and promotion of the new service, the Dreamcast has been cut to $149 USD, a drop of 25%. Visit Sega Corporation for more information.
Microsoft to Unveil New MSN Browser
Tomorrow Microsoft will launch Preview 2 of its Internet Explorer integrated with MSN services, set to make Internet access and exploration easier on new computer users. The new browser will tie together MSN Internet access, MSN Hotmail, Microsoft Instant Messenger, and Windows Media streaming content. The update to MSN Explorer is said to be the "centerpiece to a worldwide update to MSN coming this fall that will change the consumer online experience and provide a home base for users" according to the Redmond giant. The updated browser will be available early next week for netizens around the world. Visit Microsoft for more information.
3D Printer Prototype
David Allen over at TekFront has sent word of a new three-dimensional printer prototype his crew has seen. In the next few days the site promises to bring more and more information on how the printer will work and the principals behind it. Right now you can view a couple of pictures of the printer and what it can do. Visit TekFront for more information.
Netscape 4.75 Released
For all Netscape lovers not wanting to deal with version 6.0 Preview Release 2 yet, Netscape has released version 4.75 of its popular browser. The latest version corrects the problem making Netscape vulnerable to the Brown Orifice backdoor, and makes improvements to mail functions. The UNIX release now supports version 2.2 of the Linux kernel and support for Macromedia Flash 4.0. Download version 4.75 of Netscape Communicator from their FTP, and read the release notes for more information.
Preorder Windows Me
Microsoft has announced that you can now preorder your copy of Windows Millennium Edition and receive it on the day it is set to hit store shelves (September 14th), if preordered by September 10th. Those who order this early will also receive their copy free of shipping charges. This offer includes upgrade versions for Windows 98 and 95 users ($109.00 USD) and a special limited time offer for Windows 98 and 98 SE users ($59.95 USD) as well as the full version. Visit Microsoft for more information and to order your copy today.
Go!Zilla Gets Down and Dirty
According to the GetRight Web site, the latest version of Go!Zilla performs some secret functions unknownst to the user to deactivate its rival software, GetRight. The company says that version 3.9 disables GetRight click monitoring, turns on its own click monitoring settings, and deletes GetRight from the Start Menu. For more information on how to fix the problem, you can read more at the GetRight Web site.
Philips eXpanium in Stores
The Philips eXpanium MP3 player has just finished beta testing, and will be available at Circuit City retail stores for consumers beginning on August 20th. This portable MP3 player can play either regular CDs, rewritable CDs, or MP3 CDs all the same. For more information about the product visit the eXpanium Web site or read more about it from Circuit City. Feedback thus far has been extremely positive for the $199 USD player, blowing the MPTrip and the MamboX out of the water. Tell us what you think!
EMI Sues To Stop Sing-Song Cell Phone Tones
EMI Music Publishing filed a $45 million copyright
infringement suit against Global Music One today, accusing the company
of allowing users to download more than 300 EMI songs for use
as ringing tones on their cell phones.
EMI filed the suit against Santa Monica, Calif.-based Global Music
for its "YourMobile.com" Web site that allows users to change their
telephone ring tones and substitute pop songs instead of normal
ring tones.
Nautilus Preview Release 1 Available
The first preview release of the Nautilus file management system and graphical shell is available for download to the public. In development by Eazel as part of the GNOME project, Nautilus will become an integral part of the project in the future. It is still in its early stages of development, and more information can be found at the Nautilus Web site. There is a detailed FAQ available at the site.
SQL Server 2000 Available for Download
MSDN subscribers can now download the final version of Microsoft's SQL Server 2000. The new software is the first in the .Net framework, with many more additions coming to the family. A host of new features and functions make the software easier and better than ever. For more information visit Microsoft or download it today from MSDN.
Judge Blocks Publishing of DVD Cracking Code
Reuters is reporting that a federal judge has banned a journalist from publishing the code used to crack DVD encryption. The popular magazine 2600 and several Web sites were given a similar order earlier this year. The preliminary injunction is just temporary until further review, and comes as a minor victory to the movie companies and other companies involved in the lawsuit, who were going for a permanent injunction. Stay tuned as the story and the case develops and continues.
Carnivore Details Will be Released
According to new reports, the FBI will in fact release details concerning Carnivore, its much talked about e-mail monitoring software. The Electronic Privacy Information Center will begin receiving materials from the agency in 45 days according to ZDNet. The FBI will continue delivering papers and documents every 45 days thereafter until the center is satisfied. Thus far, over 3000 documents have been located to be given to the center. Carnivore has been in the press lately as EPIC and the ACLU have been pressuring the Federal Bureau of Investigation to release details under the Freedom of Information Act. Keep checking back for further information.
ILOVEYOU Virus Rides Again - As A Resume
The
ILOVEYOU virus, which caused havoc earlier this year, has resurfaced
with a vengeance, says Kasperksy Lab, the Moscow-based IT security
company.
The firm, which has taken to issuing updates to its antivirus software
on a daily basis in recent times, says that a variant of the virus,
known as "I-Worm.LoveLetter.bd," was spotted in the wild late on
Aug. 15 by PC users in Switzerland and Russia.
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