Even Superman has his weaknesses. Such is true with Macs as well. With a malware attack hitting Macs, Apple is left stunned on what to do. Doesn’t look like the answer’ll be in those nifty iPads in the new Apple Store 2.0s. We also talk about Sony’s “Welcome Back” package for Playstation owners and of course the latest round of iPhone 5 rumors.
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Malware on Macs: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2011/05/malware-on-the-mac.ars
Removing Mac Malware: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/19/macdefender-malware-protection-and-removal-guide/
Playstation Password Reset: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/18/update-on-psn-password-reset-process/
Playstation Welcome Back Package: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-for-playstation-network-and-qriocity-customer-appreciation-program-in-north-america/
Magazines for Android: http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20110517/hulu-for-magazines-opens-its-android-newsstand/
Apple Store 2.0: http://www.9to5mac.com/68299/apple-store-2-0-gets-official-interactive-ipads-replace-paper-signs-more/
Rentals Blocked on Rooted Androids: http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/googles-blocking-android-market-movie-rentals-on-rooted-devices/
iPhone 5 Rumors: http://www.tipb.com/2011/05/19/iphone-5-world-phone-coming-verizon-day-att/
App of the Week
Google Maps (webapp): http://maps.google.com/
After weeks of dealing with the downed Playstation Network service, Sony was able to partially restore online services across North America this past weekend. While the Store itself is still down, PS3 and PSP owners are able to sign back online to register their games and play with their friends.
Sony has also provided details to their “Customer Appreciation” program to make up for the PR blunders and downtime users experienced on the Playstation blog. Included in the package is two free games of one’s choosing from the list below, most likely based on a digital download via the Playstation Store.
- Dead Nation
- inFAMOUS
- LittleBigPlanet
- Super Stardust HD
- Wipeout HD + Fury
Additional items in the package include:
- A selection of “On Us” rental movie titles will be available to PlayStation Network customers over one weekend, where Video Service is available. Those titles will be announced soon.
- 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PlayStation Plus subscribers.
- Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an additional 60 days of free subscription.
- Existing Music Unlimited Premium Trial subscription members will receive an additional 30 days of free premium subscription.
- Additional 30 days + time lost for existing members of Music Unlimited Premium/Basic subscription free of charge for existing Premium/Basic members.
- To welcome users Home, PlayStation Home will be offering 100 free virtual items. Additional free content will be released soon, including the next addition to the Home Mansion personal space, and Ooblag’s Alien Casino, an exclusive game.
So there you have it. What are your thoughts? Is this enough to balance out the month of frustration?
[Playstation Blog]
If you’re a PS3 or PSP owner, rejoice! The Playstation Network is back on after being down for nearly a month. A slew of Google news made headlines this week as well during the Google I/O conference..
Angry Birds
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Playstation Network Restored: http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1168419p1.html
Google Music: http://techcrunch.com/2011/05/10/google-music-beta/
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/google-music-beta-versus-the-titans-of-the-streaming-music-space/
Google Marketplace: http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-ways-to-discover-great-apps-on.html
Angry Birds on Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/aknpkdffaafgjchaibgeefbgmgeghloj
Top 10 Music Videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/music
iPhone 5/4S Rumor: http://www.tipb.com/2011/05/13/iphone-5-called/
Netbooks: http://news.cnet.com/has-apples-ipad-finally-killed-the-netbook/8301-17938_105-20061085-1.html
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Netflix (Android): https://market.android.com/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient
New Yorker for iPad
Another week, yet the same ol’ story. PSN is still down and still under the threat of hackers. We can’t stress enough the need to check your credit and to remember to protect yourself online.
Meanwhile, while you’re waiting to get back online on the PS3, several new options are now available to fill your time. What’s new? Listen in to this week’s episode.
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Playstation Network Update: http://kotaku.com/#!5799961/sony-working-to-get-ps3-back-online-as-soon-as-possible-but-no-new-date-set
YouTube Movies: http://www.youtube.com/movies
DoubleTwist Streams to Apple TV: http://www.macrumors.com/2011/05/09/doubletwist-brings-airplay-compatibility-to-android/
WatchESPN on Android: http://gizmodo.com/#!5800134/watchespn-now-streams-espn-to-android-too
Amazon Cloud Player on iOS: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385061,00.asp
iOS 4.3.3 Released: http://www.tipb.com/2011/05/04/apple-releases-ios-433-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-location-data-fix/
App of the Week
New Yorker (iPad): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-new-yorker-magazine/id370614765?mt=8
The Sony Playstation news keeps getting worse. With your credit info possibly exposed, listen to how you can protect yourself from further headaches. We also got new white iPhones, replete with its own controversies, as well as new Blackberry options.
Blackberry Bold 9900
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Playstation Network Credit Cards Hacked: http://www.giantbomb.com/news/sony-pushes-back-on-credit-card-speculation-clarifies-password-encryption-updated/3113/
Sony PSN Compensation: http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1165399p1.html
SOE Hack: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2011/05/sony-attacked-again-12700-non-us-cc-numbers-feared-stolen.ars
White iPhone: http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/02/white-iphone-4-not-thicker-than-black-version-according-to-apple-svp-and-consumer-reports/
Blackberry World Roundup: http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20058904-85.html
Twitter Record: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/05/osama-take-down-sets-twitter-record
App of the Week
Google Docs
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