Unveiled Today by Apple Corp.

The latest technology unveiled today by the Apple Corp. is temporarily called the Apple tablet. No images and the confirmed name has been released, but on Twitter, many possible names have been released: iSlate, iPad, and iTablet are all possibilities. It has been told that it will have a 10-inch screen and will look similar to a large iPhone with a MacBook-like aluminum back. The price range is estimated to about $800.00 on contract with Verizon and $1000.00 without when it arrives in March. Sources say that employees are still calling the tablet by it's codename "K48"-- from the same source that confirmed the iPhone 3GS exists.

News about the Apple tablet:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/is-this-the-apple-tablet/

Sad Moment in the World...

Within the Domincan Republic (in the Caribbean), a huge earthquake rattled throughout Haiti which occupies the island of Hispaniola. Haiti is near Cuba, and the earthquake seemed to destroyed Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. Approximately the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.0 - 7.3 (equivalent to 30 thousand kilotons of TNT) followed by two after shocks were measured to be around 5.5 - 5.9, but still equally devastating. Roughly 3million were affected alone, at the moment there was an estimation of how many casualties leaning towards the thousands. Canada has suggested to send $5million to help with the cause, but this figure is still within discussion. Also, it's been reported that Haiti owes Canada $2.3million, and for Canada to help, they just ignored it because of what happened. Some things to know: a General Hospital in Port-au-Prince was damaged, reported that the Governor-General
was one of the casualties taken from the earthquake. Musician, Wyclef Jean, was born in the Caribbean and has taken the terrible disaster to heart. He asks for everyone to help "I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now." He also wants people to donate money towards a fundraiser to help with the Haitian people. Their goal is $5million. R.I.P. victims of the Haiti earthquake. For some pictures of the tragic event: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/earthquake_in_haiti.html

OMG NO WAY! Possible virus found in classmates blog!

One of my classmates' blog has a virus! Sophos Anti-Virus triggered a warning and displayed, probably a false alarm, but nonetheless my classmate was flagged with a possible virus within his blog. Most computer companies use various types of anti-virus' such as Norton, BitDefender, ect. to make sure that there are no virus' coming through at all. The threat that sophos was named "Mal/FunDF-A" and this particular virus targets Macs, PCs, and Linnux. This is could be a false positive because there should be no reason why my classmate should even have a virus within his blog.

Feel free to ask questions to our ICT 12 Teacher: Mr. Peter Vogel. Where you can find him on Twitter at petervogel
He has an enormous amount of knowledge within the field of science and technology, don't be afraid to ask a question that even you have problems with your computer or programs at home.

Blog Updating

On my ICT's Twitter page http://twitter.com/petervogel, he has identified three-tech related items that may be in interest to you fellow bloggers and technicians.
1) Zoomsafer
2) Evernote
3) Dell's 27-inch UltraSharp U2711

Feel free to visit his Twitter page because he updates and talks about many issues about technology. He even gets to test certain models, Peter Vogel has the upperhand in knowledge about technology. Also feel free to look up Zoomsafer, Evernote, and the new Dell's 27-inch UltraSharp U2711.

Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

What is CES? CES stands for Consumer Electronics Show where they showcase new and improved innovations in computer technology. At the latest CES, Steve Ballmer is expected to explain the high points of Windows 7.

Also, Project Natal and HP/Microsoft Slate were both announced that night as well.

Project Natal is a motion detector interface for the XBOX 360. Using motion-sensing cameras, sensors, and software, Project Natal will allow the user to use their own body and hand gestures to control games and applications. For example, you can sit on your own couch, and use your hand to scroll down the menu from XBOX 360 without using a hand held controller. In my opinion, Project Natal is a HUGE improvement from the PlayStation version of the EyeToy. At this moment there is no set price for the Natal.

HP/Microsoft Slate is more powerful than a phone and almost as powerful as a PC. Perfect for reading, surfing the web and taking entertainment on the go. The HP tablet PC is essentially Windows 7 multi-touch device comparable to a size of two iPhone without a physical keyboard.

Recent Updates

Recently over the Christmas Break I have received an iPod Touch.
It's AMAZING! I got the 32 GB 3.1.2 version. It comes with the typical package (headphones, usb, usb holder, and of course instructions). People have been telling me to "jailbreak" it, which is a hack onto the iTouch itself. It is LEGAL. Although you are voding you're agreement with Apple and voiding any warranty you have bought it with, especially the automatic one year warranty.
IMPORTANT** if you think you can unjailbreak your already jailbroken iTouch/iPhone, and say that Apple won't know. You are totally wrong! They MULTIPLE MULTIPLE tests that will determine if you have jailbroken or not.
Basically all of this stuff became new to me in the past few days. Harsh upgraded from a 2 GB iPod Shuffle