Article 14- 4/25/10

http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2010/04/20/2010-04-20_ipad_touchscreen_production_could_be_causing_problem_as_overseas_debut_is_delaye.html

The article I am writing about this week is “iPad touchscreen production could be causing problem as overseas debut the delayed.” It is about apples newest release the Ipad. http://pambihira.net/blog/pambihirang-news/scrutinizing-the-apple-ipad-definition-price-size-features-release-date/ stated that an ipod is “A hybrid of Apple iPhone, Apple iTouch, and a full laptop notebook. You can play games, music, watch movies, browse the Internet, and use applications (but can’t make calls) with the touch screen.” The article has not released the iPad overseas because there is such a high demand for them that they do not have enough to send overseas. Apple did not expect the demand for the iPads to be so high, but they are planning on having a bigger supply of them in the next few weeks. They said that the decision was very difficult to decide because they knew it would set them back. Because of the high demands U.K., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland won’t be able to receive the iPad until the end of next month.

I believe that Apple did make the right choice on holding off on sending the iPads across seas, but I feel as though they should have had enough iPads to send out when they said they would. This does not affect me, but I know it affects everyone in U.K., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. The technology is so high in the United States that they should have been able to produce enough of these in a short amount of time. I am sure that Apple Stores will get a few harsh statements from across seas complaining about the delay of the iPad. I feel as though once they receive the iPad across seas that they will be very thrilled. I’m sure the wait will definitely will be worth its while.

Article 13- 4/18/10

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/194204/facebook_beefs_up_site_against_hackers.html

The article I chose this week is titled “Facebook Beefs up Site Against Hackers.” It is about Facebook employers who want to stop hackers from abusing their social-networking site. There are 400 million registered users who use facebook. Hackers are trying to affect as many of them as they can. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&defl=en&q=define:hacker&ei=7pvLS6vHPIPu9gTz_My6BA&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title&ved=0CAYQkAE stated that a hacker is “A programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism.” Facebooks security has gone up very much. In 2005 there were only a few people working in the security section, but now as much as up to 10 perfect of their 1,200 employees are involved with the security of their website. Their main focus is to find out where the attack is coming from, not necessarily who is attacking them. The website stated, “Facebook has automated systems that detect when someone is using the site in a way that is different from the normal user.” Facebook is penalizing the hackers with $100 per spam message.
I believe what Facebook is doing is the right thing to do. I have personally experienced a message from someone whose account has been hacked. Usually they are links to a fake picture and once you click on the link your Facebook also gets hacked. The hackers are affecting many people. Not only is it annoying, but also it can mess up someone’s computer very much. If Facebook can figure out a way to stop these hackers then a lot of problems would be fixed. I hope that their employees can come up with a great new technology program that can block all hackers from messing with peoples Facebook. I also remember that Myspace had hackers and I believe that is one reason Myspace has disappeared in the computer world. Many people were aggravated with the amount of spam on the website.

Article 12- 4/11/10

http://chronicle.augusta.com/living/2010-04-08/3-d-tv-broadcasts-set-stage-more?v=1270730937

The article I am writing about this week is titled “3-D TV broadcasts set stage for more.” It is about Augusta National Golf Club, who has connections with IBM and Comcast. Augusta National Golf Club was the first organization to produce and broadcast a live event in 3-D. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_television stated, “A 3D television is a television that employs techniques of 3D presentation, such as stereoscopic capture, multi-view capture, or 2D plus depth, and a 3D display—a special viewing device to project a television program into a realistic three-dimensional field.” Their first 3-D live performance was on Wednesday at the Masters Tournament’s Annual Par-# Contest. The TV industry estimates that 1 million 3-D sets will be sold before the end of the year. The cost range for a 3-D television is $600-$800. This article stated, “The technology is based on two images, broadcast simultaneously and then matted together. The images shift, left to right, at about 125 cycles per second.” This causes the 3-D effect.

I believe that 3-D televisions are a great idea and a great technological advancement. I know that it will affect everyone in a huge way. Soon old televisions will be thrown away and 3-D ones will be bought all around the world. I think it will look silly with everyone wearing glasses while watching TV. The one concern I have is that I hope people do not become lazy. I hope that people still get out and go out because there is a definite possibility that people could relate 3-D TV to real life. Besides this one concern I think it is great that people are starting to create such great technology. I have never used a 3-D television myself, but I am sure these TV’s will be very popular in the near future like the article had stated.