Author: Ultra Slacker

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Bing vs. Google: Natalie Portman Ridiculous Movie

I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about movies. In the middle of conversation my friend mentioned an upcoming movie with Natalie Portman. The title of the movie eluded us, the only thing my friend remembered was the trailer was so ridiculous.

Naturally I opened a web browser and search for the phrase: “Natalie Portman Ridiculous Movie” using Google Search. Lo and behold, the first link did have the title and the trailer for the movie “Your Highness” (warning, site requires Flash, that’s for you, iOS users!).

I was curious what the supposed Google Search rival, Bing, would give me if I searched for the same phrase. Not even close, no mention of “Your Highness” from Bing results.

For comparisons, I am using bing-vs-google.com.

 

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iOS 4.3 Personal Hotspot on AT&T, yeah it’s coming.

Some (Apple) news site are reporting the same thing:

The Wi-Fi hotspot feature is reported to be available on iPhone 4, not on iPhone 3GS. Current iOS 4.3 beta 3 supports up to 3 devices according to a source who insisted on anonymity.

Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown misd[29] <Info>: checking for carrier provisioning
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown misd[29] <Notice>: carrier service is available
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown misd[29] <Notice>: maximum number of wireless tethered hosts is 3
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown misd[29] <Debug>: wrote changes: success
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown misd[29] <Debug>: published changes: success
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown Preferences[61] <Warning>: BTM: setting discoverable status enabled
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown Preferences[61] <Warning>: BTM: setting device pairing enabled
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown misd[29] <Info>: checking for carrier provisioning
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown misd[29] <Info>: carrier service is available
Feb 19 21:04:25 unknown misd[29] <Info>: maximum number of wireless tethered hosts is 3

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Yet Another Text Spammer: (707) 407-9497

I just received another Text-Spam on my mobile phone. This is an unsolicited marketing ploy from unscrupulous individual(s).

This time is from (707) 407-9497

The Spam says:

Need some quick cash? You can easily get $1500 wired into your bank account today! For info, just reply back the word “PAY”.  (To cancel: reply STOP)

According to FCC, this type of “marketing” does violate CAN-SPAM Act.

You should file form 1088G to report this violation.

File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm

You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.

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Spammers are using URL shorteners a lot more.

I have been seeing a lot of questionable referrers in my WordPress statistic. They obviously are coming from spammers and scammers. For the past week or so there are a lot of referrers using URL shortening services such as tinyurl.com, bit.ly, etc. I cautiously opened the links to confirm my suspicions and almost all of them are pointing to domains I have already blocked.

While the URL shortening services are very valuable, they are also easily abused by the unscrupulous.

 

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The Trouble with Vimeo Password Reset.

I’ve been trying to reset the password for Vimeo account and keep getting the same error.

Whoops! We are having some technical difficulties, please try again in a minute.

I have been trying to reset the password for the past two days and still getting the same error message. I could not contact Vimeo support because I need to log-in to do so. I guess I’ll create another account so I can contact them.

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iOS 4.3 is coming as early as late February or early March, 2011.

UPDATE:
The source clarifies:

iPad announcement around March 1st, 2011. The March/April date is not for MacBook/MacBook Pro.

So when will the new MacBook and MacBook Pro be released?

Sooner than you’d expect.

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According to a source who shall remain anonymous and is definitely not Scott Forstall, iOS 4.3 is coming as early as late February or Early March, 2011. iOS 4.3 GM is expected to be seeded as early as February 22nd, 2011.

iOS 4.3 will be made available for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3rd and 4th generation, iPad, and Apple TV (iOS version).

In somewhat related news, an Apple iOS executive is scheduled to go to China for three weeks overseeing production of an iOS device; iPad 2nd generation. The next iPad should see the announcement around March 1st, 2011.

Apple is also reported to unveil new models of MacBook and MacBook Pro line late March or early April, 2011.