HP have released another video promoting their new HP TouchPad with Russell Brand. This time he goes through some of the features.
The 16GB TouchPad retails for $499.99 and the 32GB retails for $599.99.
They will be available in the UK on July 15th.
Take a look at the video below:
Are you going to get one?
The guys over at the BYOB podcast, including our very own Tim Daleo have just released episode 49.
Here is what is included in this weeks show:
[box style=”rounded” border=”full”]Final resolution to the Vertex 3 saga, Tim talks about the Black Gold BGT3600 Tuner, Michael gushes over his R6970 again. Special Guest Tim Black @vinylfreak Talks about his HTPC that does double duty as his primary rig all on this weeks episode of the BYOB Podcast.[/box]
As usual you can listen to the show from here.
Today saw an update to Beta 4 of Drive Bender for Windows Home Server 2011 released, taking it to version v1.1.5.5.
Here is what is included in the beta 4 update:
For more information check out the Drive Bender websiteDrive Bender v1.1.5.5
(8.8M)
Release v1.1.5.5 – beta (2011-07-02)
– Update: Fault tolerant mode now fully supported.
– Update: Improved startup time when loading.
– Update: Drive removal improved and includes better user feedback.
– Update: Running tasks information is much more complete.
– Bug fix: Renaming a file to the same name no longer causes the file to be deleted.
– Bug fix: Errors returned to the OS are now correctly passed back.
– Bug fix: Fast file through put no longer causes an unhandled overflow exception.
– Update: Many other interface bug fixes and enhancements.
– Known issue: The WHS move folder feature throws an error.
Yesterday saw the US launch of HP’s TouchPad. And who do HP have advertising their new device? None other than fellow Brit Russell Brand.
The 16GB TouchPad retails for $499.99 and the 32GB retails for $599.99.
They will be available in the UK on July 15th.
Take a look at the video below:
Are you going to get one?
Today Firecore released beta 6 of their aTV Flash (black) software for the AppleTV 2.
What’s new in Beta6?
Learn more from hereGeneral
- Added show/hide options for standard AppleTV menus
- Added option to manually install if no AppleTVs are detected
- Improved auto-update disabling
- Improved installation error handling
- Minor UI adjustments
Media Player
- Added new lightweight player
- Added recently played items to ‘Top Shelf’ in main menu
- Added Favorites to main menu
- Added option to manually mark files as watched/unwatched
- Added ‘Test Connection’ option for AFP/SMB shares
- Added support for DVD subtitles
- Added support for multiple DVD audio tracks
- Added basic support for MT2S files
- Improved overall video playback (especially HD video files)
- Improved thumbnail generation when cover art is not available
- Improved FF/RW controls
- Improved DVD menu and video playback
- Improved DVD playback progress reporting
- Improved memory management
- Improved AFP/SMB streaming
- Improved error handling for invalid files
- Resolved most video stuttering issues
- Resolved energy saver mode issue
- Resolved issue that resulted in some DVDs being displayed in (squished) 4×3 mode
- Resolved numerous DVD playback issues
- Resolved flickering when navigating through certain menus
- Resolved additional conflicts with XBMC
- Reduced number of network connections used
- Minor UI and other miscellaneous fixes
ITV have now launched its ITV Player app in the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPad – and best of all it’s free.
Here is the description of the ITV Player app:
ITV Player on iOS is ITV’s new video catch-up service for mobile and tablet devices. This is the first iOS application that allows you to view ITV programmes on your handset – we hope you enjoy using it and would love to hear your feedback as we enhance the application.
You can watch all ITV programmes that we have the rights to show on mobile, for up to seven days after broadcast.– Works on your iOS mobile and tablet devices – iPhone and iPad
– Requires a WiFi connection to play programmes
– Catch up on programmes from ITV1, ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4
– Free to download with unlimited usage
– Browse recommended programmes
– Search for programmes by channel or alphabetically
– Navigate using portrait or landscape orientationTo use this application you need a mobile phone or tablet device that runs iOS 4.3 and is connected to wireless internet.
You must be in the UK to view our programmes. People in some regions will be restricted to only viewing ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 programmes. For more information, please see our support pages.
When you first use the app, we give you the option to submit your email address. This is so we can keep you informed about improvements and other exciting developments at ITV. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the welcome email that you will receive.
I found the app very easy to use and there was a very good selection of content available.
My only negative comment at this point is that the quality wasn’t great, but at least I could watch something I missed on my iPad.
Have you tried it yet? What do you think?
My friend and fellow WHS MVP Sam Wood from Tentacle Software has just published a very long and detailed article on Automating Windows Server Solutions Add-In Package Builds to Support In-Place Upgrades. If you are a developer, or thinking of developing add-ins for WHS 2011, this is a must read.
This is how Sam starts the article:
Read the rest of the article hereThe Windows Server Solutions SDK gives us some great new functionality for deploying Add-In packages:
- A proper upgrade process
- Signing
- Client installers that can be automatically applied to any joined PCs
- EULA support
- Localization support
But, because there’s no such thing as a free lunch, the new functions come with added complexity. As I’ve discussed previously, in order for you Add-In to support in-place upgrades there are a bunch of properties that need to be changed whenever you build a new version of your Add-In:
- Package Version in AddIn.xml
- ServerBinary File Version in AddIn.xml
- Product Version in your installer project (<product>.wxs if you’re using WiX)
- Assembly File Version and Assembly Version in AssemblyInfo.cs for any changed assemblies
It’s really easy to forget one of those and break the upgrade process. So, how do we take the pain away?
What follows is my solution for build automation with WSSX files. This is only what works for me, and there are certainly other ways to accomplish the same thing, so feel free to offer your methods in the comments below.
This is going to be a long one so go grab a coffee!
It was only yesterday that there was an update, and today the latest beta version of the Windows Home Server Drive Extender replacement StableBit DrivePool build 1919 has just been released.
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The changes in this version are:
1.0.0.1919 (restart required if upgrade) ———-
* [D] Fix for error 0x800705AA (insufficient resources) when writing a file.
* Fixed race condition in code responsible for force closing access to open files. (used when removing a drive and other places).
Download Stablebit Drivepool build 1919 here Learn more about StableBit DrivePool hereHave you tried it? What do you think?
Peter Souza IV has released version 1.31.18111.710 of his excellent Media Center Master software.
Here is how Peter describes Media Center Master for those of you who don’t know what it is:
Smooth, powerful interface to organize your media collection.
Support for the built-in Windows Media Center Video Library strip (dvdid.xml) as well as MediaBrowser extension (mymovies.xml).
Movies, television, and adult title search from a variety of configurable meta data sources.
Built-in, fully-automated episode torrenting from multiple sources. Keep your T.V. series updated through the internet for free.
Full meta-data editor with tools to automate movie and T.V. episode renaming.
Theatrical trailer downloader with options for automatic re-encoding.
Extendable fetcher system allows other programmers to write fetchers — sample source code included in the forums.
Configurable to download actor/actress thumbnails and movie/T.V. posters, fan art, backdrops, and banners.
Flexible post-processing allows command-line operations after a movie title has been fetched — works great with Stark Covers.
…and a whole lot more…
Changelog:
issue #670 (fix): Subtitle downloading before license is validated
issue #622 (add): YouTube Trailers Possible?
issue #548 (fix): MCM downloads subtitles in wrong language
issue #429 (fix): Not fetching from subscene
Additionally, fixes were made to the licensing system and update tracker, which was causing many auto-update issues. Figured it was time for just a fully new installation package.
Download Media Center Master from here
Our friends at CloudBerry Labs have been in touch to say that they have just updated their CloudBerry Backup Add-in for Windows Home Server to version 2.2.
The update is for Windows Home Server V1, with 2011 and Small Business Server 2011 Essentials versions.
Yesterday we mentioned the $50 rebate for the US on the new HP TouchPad which launches in the US tomorrow. Now HP have said the UK launch date is July 15th.
Here is the press release:
London, June 29th: The wait is nearly over! An on-sale date of July 15th has been confirmed for the amazing HP TouchPad powered by webOS.
Available from HP.com as well as a range of popular high-street retailers including PC World, Curry’s, Amazon, Argos, Comet, & Carphone Warehouse, the HP TouchPad WiFi version will retail at £399 for the 16gb and £479 for the 32gb .
“We’re really excited to be bringing the HP TouchPad to UK consumers,” says Paul Hunter, Vice President, HP Personal Systems Group (PSG) UK&I. “It really is a fantastic device, combining cutting edge hardware with a world class leading operating system. HP is taking the user experience to a new level. Just Type, True multi tasking, HP Synergy and Touch to Share, combine to make an experience that works the way you do. And the TouchPad is just the start. Expect to see more HP products powered by webOS in the very near future.”
The HP TouchPad works like no other tablet. You can seamlessly move back and forth between apps without losing your place; see related activities grouped together automatically helping you to stay organized; enjoy quality entertainment on the go with built in Beats AudioTM sound system and enjoy a more immersive web experience with full support for Adobe® Flash® Player.6,7
The webOS platform is also launching in the UK with some exciting, exclusive content from partners including The Guardian, LastFM, Warner Bros and Sky News to name but a few. HP is working closely with development partners to make publishing for the platform as easy as possible and consumers can expect to see the launch of many more UK-centric webOS applications optimized for the TouchPad over the coming days and weeks.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee has today been announced as the closing keynote speaker at this years RSA Conference Europe 2011 in October.
We have covered the RSA Conference previously and will be there again this year.
Here is the full announcement:
RSA® Conference Announces Sir Tim Berners-Lee as Closing Keynote Speaker at RSA® Conference Europe 2011 in October
Full Session Agenda is Now Available
London, UK, 30 June 2011 – RSA® Conference, the world’s leading information security conference group, today announced that acclaimed computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee, well known for his invention of the World Wide Web, is confirmed as the Closing Keynote Speaker at the 12th annual RSA Conference Europe. The Conference takes place from 11th -13th October 2011, at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel, U.K.
A graduate of Oxford University with a first-class degree in Physics, Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, an Internet-based hypermedia initiative for global information sharing while at CERN, the European Particle Physics Laboratory, in 1989. He wrote the first Web client and server in 1990. His specifications of URIs, HTTP and HTML were refined as Web technology spread.
Berners-Lee is currently the 3Com Founders Professor of Engineering with a joint appointment in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Laboratory for Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is also a Director of the World Wide Web Foundation, launched in 2009 to fund and coordinate efforts to further the potential of the Web to benefit humanity.
Sandra Toms LaPedis, General Manager of RSA Conference, commented: “We are delighted that Sir Tim Berners-Lee has accepted our invitation to present the Closing Keynote at this year’s RSA Conference Europe.
Berners-Lee is one of the most influential figures in modern computer science, and we look forward to hearing his thoughts on the future development of the Web. In particular, the RSA Conference Europe audience will be keen to hear Berners-Lee’s opinions on how best to respond to the security challenges related to cloud computing, big data and mobile computing.”
The Full Session Agenda of RSA Conference Europe 2011 can be viewed online at http://www.rsaconference.com/2011/europe/agenda.htm .
Sessions at this year’s Conference include ‘How to Recruit Spies on the Internet’ by Ira Winkler, Chief Security Strategist at Technodyne; ‘The Verizon Business Data Breach Investigations Report 2011: 8 Days a Week’ by Jelle Niemantsverdriet, Principal Consultant Forensics & Investigative Response at Verizon as well as ‘The Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Mobile Enterprise Security’ by Winn Schwartau, Chairman of Mobile Active Defense.
Registration for RSA Conference Europe 2011 is now open, providing Delegates with a £225 discount off the standard registration fee if they sign up before 15th July. Delegates have access to all keynote sessions, all track sessions, discussion groups, Briefing Centre presentations, special events and access to presentations post-Conference. Full details about registration and deadlines for special discounts are available at http://www.rsaconference.com/2011/europe/registration.htm
To find out more information regarding RSA Conference Europe 2011, please visit the event website at http://www.rsaconference.com/2011/europe/index.htm
About RSA Conference
RSA Conference helps drive the global information security agenda with annual events in the U.S., Europe, and China. Throughout its almost 21-year history, RSA Conference consistently attracts the best and brightest in the field, creating opportunities to learn about information security’s most important issues through face-to-face and online interactions with peers, luminaries and emerging and established companies. As information security professionals work to stay ahead of ever-changing security threats and trends, they turn to RSA Conference for a 360-degree view of the industry. RSA Conference seeks to arm participants with the knowledge they need to remain at the forefront of the information security business. More information on events, online programming and the most up-to-date news pertaining to the information security industry can be found at www.rsaconference.com.
This weeks Digital Lifestyle Show has just been released – its show 309.
Here’s what Ian says about this week show:
Listen to the show from hereWelcome to show 309, we are back after last weeks trip to Ford in Detroit, it was a very interesting event and we talk about some of the technology on show along with other news items from the last couple of weeks including tools for watching Media Center TV on an iPad, SageTV being purchased by Google, MSN Video fixes,$1M ebay sales, DVBLink v4 details and My Movies 4.01
Today saw the launch of another NAS server from Synology. This one, the DS2411+ is a 12-bay NAS designed for small or medium businesses.
Synology DiskStation DS2411+ offers a high-performance, scalable, and full-featured network attached storage solution for businesses that requires an efficient way to centralize data protection, simplify data management, and rapidly expand storage capacity with minimal time spent on setup and management. The Synology DS2411+ is backed with Synology’s 3-year limited warranty.
Here is some more information from Synology:
With the Link Aggregation enabled, Synology DS2411+ delivers an average 165 MB/sec writing speed under RAID 5 configuration in a Windows environment, and 195 MB/sec reading. The 2 LAN with failover support and hot-swappable drives will ensure continual service uptime should the drives need replacement or the unexpected LAN failure. Businesses need a strong foundation to face mission-critical tasks, so the Synology DS2411+ delivers high-performance with high data availability ensuring access when it’s needed.
Windows ADS integration allows the Synology DS2411+ to quickly and easily fit in an existing business network environment with no need to recreate users’ accounts on the Synology DS2411+. The User Home feature minimizes the administrator’s effort in creating a private shared folder for a large amount of users.
Windows ACL support on DS2411+ provides much finer-grained access control and efficient privilege settings, allowing IT staffs to set up privileges to files and folders on DS2411+ through their familiar Windows user interface. The privileges set on Windows ACL will be applied to all access entries, including AFP, FTP, File Station, NFS and WebDAV. The secure privilege offers IT staff peace of mind, no worries about any loopholes.
With the iSCSI support in DiskStation Manager (DSM), the Synology DS2411+ provides a seamless storage solution for virtualization servers, such as VMware, Hyper-V, and Citrix. It is the ideal alternative to SAN solution for businesses. Affordable and cost-effective, iSCSI allows SMB users to consolidate storage into data center storage arrays while providing hosts with the illusion of locally-attached disks.
When the storage capacity of the Synology DS2411+ is nearing its limits, it can easily be expanded by the Synology DX12113. The Synology DX1211 securely connects to the Synology DS2411+ via an Infiniband cable that carries 12 Gb/s SATA signal to ensure maximum throughput. The Synology DX1211 can directly expand the existing storage on the Synology DS2411+ to a maximum 72 TB capacity.
The Synology DS2411+ runs on the renowned operating system, Synology DiskStation Manager, offering comprehensive applications and features designed specifically for businesses. Comprehensive network protocol support assures seamless file sharing across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
Internet file access is simplified by the encrypted FTP server and the web-based file explorer, Synology File Station. HTTPS, firewall, and IP auto-block support ensure file sharing over the Internet is protected at a high security level.
A wealth of additional features allows the Synology DS2411+ to replace several pieces of network hardware. Synology Web Station with support for PHP/MySQL content allows for the hosting of up to 30 websites on a single Synology DS2411+. Synology Surveillance Station offers a centralized interface to safeguard the office environments by deploying IP cameras throughout the network. The built-in Mail Server turns a Synology DS2411+ into a mail server with only few steps of installation and the USB printer sharing capability minimizes businesses’ printing cost by sharing printing resources throughout the office.
Synology DiskStations are designed and developed with energy efficiency in mind. Compared with the average PC counterparts, Synology DiskStations consume a relatively low amount of power and have the hard drives hibernate when not in use.
All Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen to continually work to reduce the environmental impact of every product produced.
Learn more from the Synology website
