Google Maps learns to navigate like a local in India. It now uses landmarks to help you navigate, just like if you would stop by to ask a local rixa driver.

Take a look for yourself, compare this:


with this:

Shows Day Wise News in a Very Accessible Form.

Click to View Google News Timeline

Credits to Viveknetan @ Syshacks Forum for updating us about this. A New Surprise from Google Coming Up Soon.

As a Fact It Costs 1 Million Dollar a Year for Google to keep that Useless I’m Feeling Lucky Button…in fact they did remove it sometime back but due to People’s Request they brought it back…

Just Try Clicking ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ without Typing anything in the Search Box.

Thx to DanPotter@Syshacks Forum for this Update.

P.S: Sorry for the VERY Late Update @ Blog have been busy, lately

In Desktop Phishing, Hackers replace your Windows/System32/drivers/etc/hosts file , this file controls the internet browsing in your PC. You can do some mischief there by  interchanging IPs of Yahoo and Google. Such that when you open Yahoo, Google opens.

We can of course do something to Block It. This Tutorial is Exclusively Syshacks.

Here is a screenshot of the File.

I just replaced Yahoo website by Google in my pc.

I know you wont believe it but it does Work.

Okay so now the way Hackers are using it is that they change this file and extract it on your PC in some way such that it gets replaced. For e.g they will keep a different ip for paypal.com so even if you type paypal.com in your PC, the Phisher Link will Open. Which is quite dangerous right.

A Nice Solution is given by:

1) Right Click on the File > Properties and set it as Read-Only in the General Tab.

2) A small Macro by Insight Software.

http://www.macros.com/usermacs/umprothosts.htm

Download Link:

http://www.macros.com/download1/usermacs/umprothosts.zip

This macro notifies the user when the HOSTS file has been altered.

Comments and your Solutions are welcome.

Sony Disappointed the Gaming Media by making ony some small Minor Changes but Important Changes in the PSP 3000.

But I like the Changes though

Feature Upgrade

• Better Antiglare Screen. This is great for Playing in the Day time. PSP 2000 also doesnt light up in day and makes it difficult to play.
• Microphone to use Skype and Connect with People.
• You can connect video output with TVs other than HDTV Also. PSP Slim supported only HDTV. This according to me was the best Upgrade.
• Some Tiny Design Changes (The Silver ring on the back of the PSP has been removed)

Common Features

Weight

Approximately 189g / 6.7oz (including battery pack)

CPU

• PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1-333MHz)

Main Memory

• 64MB

Display

• 4.3 inches (16:9) full-transparent type, TFT drive
• 480×272 pixel
• Approximately 16,770,000 colors displayed

Sound

• Built-in stereo speakers

Main input/output

• Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) (Wi-Fi)
• High Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini-B)
• Memory Stick PRO Duo
• Analog Video Out
• Microphone

Main connectors

• DC IN 5V connector
• DC OUT connector
• Video out/headset connector
• USB connector
• Memory Stick Duo slot

Power sources

• Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack
• AC adaptor
• USB power supply

Internal disc drive

• Read-only UMD drive

Supported profile

• PSP (PlayStationPortable) Game UMD Video

Wireless communications

• Infrastructure mode
• Ad hoc mode (connects up to 16 consoles)

Supplied accessories

• AC adaptor
• Battery pack (1200mAh)

Screen Comparison with PSP 2000.

Final Verdict

I have always liked the Sony PSP because of its Extreme graphics, Portability, and of course now the WiFi since the PSP Slim (2000). Not many new upgrades in 3000 version so 2000 users will not think of switching to 3000. New buyers will of course prefer the 3000.

Its price is around 279 USD and in India the PSP 3000 is around Rs9700.

We are waiting for an all round Multimedia Device from Sony which will have some major changes than this one. 

Specs Source:http://psp.about.com/od/hardwarefirmware/a/psp3000specs.htm

Some days back I was searching for something to make my Own Linux “The Easy Way”. Came to this Website

http://susestudio.com/

SUSEStudio Provides Online-Interface to Make your Own Linux Apps Or Even a Custom Linux Distro by just a few Clicks.

After you register you need to wait for some days before they send you the Invite. (I got mine yesterday !)

Capabilities

• A custom distro, with your own software and branding
• Add Lots of Application Packs to Your Distro
• Custom Logo, Custom Logon Screen also
• Demo CDs, perfect for tradeshows and hand-out (Direct ISO Download)
• Supported Formats: VMWare, Live CD/DVD & Xen.
• Linux will be based on OpenSUSE.

Now I will give u exclusive Entrance to this Website using my Login and demonstrate making an APP. So you can check out how Interactive it is.

1) Select your Application Type:

Select the Architechture (32/64 bit) & Give a Name to Your Application

2) Start Configuring Your App.

This is the DashBoard.

3) Adding Softwares/Packs to Your OS:

Here you can Add Packs to your OS, in the bottom there are many categories of Apps you can chose from.

4) Personalize the Look & Feel & Configure

Upload your Logo and the Applicance Background Image and Configure other System Settings.

5) Create the Appliance & Download

Thats it Select output format and give a Version number to your App and just Build It & Download It.

Wasn’t That Easy ! Share your Experiences here.

http://susestudio.com

Nokia’s New MicroComputer Touch Screen Addition to the Successful N Series Powered with the New Maemo 5 Linux.

Overview

The New Nokia N900 Boasts of a Powerful Performance which Beats all Phones in the Market. The New Linux OS Maemo gives a complete new Interface to this N Series.

Core Features

• 3.5″ Touchscreen
• 600Mhz CPU
• 1GB Application Memory
• Linux Based OS (Maemo)
• 3D Graphics OpenGL 2.0
• QWERTY Sliding keyboard
• InBuilt 32GB Storage
• Fast Wireless Broadband Support
• 5MP Carl Zeiss Lens Camera (800X480 Video Recording)
• Integrated A-GPS Navigation
• 800X480 Resolution Screen

I say this will be the best Multimedia phone in the market when it is released. It will support High Quality Gaming too due to its Heavy Processor.

Main Features

• New Powerful Web Browser

The New Web Browser based on Mozilla is fast and gives Rich Interactive Content on your Mobile. According to me Web Browser has always been a weak point for Nokia phones Lets see if this changes that.

• Multitasking Made Easy

An Interactive Dashboard Makes the Switching Apps Easy.

Interactive Dashboard. Click to Try

• Personalized Multiple Desktops

Maemo gives a better Desktop to the mobile. Add the calendar, map, and media player widgets, and choose your favourite application, contact, and website shortcuts.

Access Your Media From One Place

View your music or video collections, browse your favourite internet radio stations, or shuffle your tracks – all   from the same view.

Other Features

• Add Context with GeoTags
• Experience Rich Flash Content in the Browser
• Intelligent Contact Shortcuts on the Desktop
• Copy Paste Different Media over Applications
• On-the-Air Software Updates
• Tags for your Photos. So you can find Easily
• Share your Location. Let your friends know where you are.

Conclusion

This Phone will surely be what the younger generation is looking for. As it supports most of the features of ExpressMusic Mobiles & an Advanced PDA With so many advanced upgrades & innovations from Nokia in this mobile this will surely ‘Catch the Eye’. This might be the most Perfect Mobile Nokia has ever developed. Lots of Expectations we have from it and Nokia too.

Hats Off to Developers of this Mobile.

I personally would love to own one.

Overall Rating: 9/10

Hands-On Video

Nokia N900 Interaction Documentary

Source:http://maemo.nokia.com/n900/

Give Your Comments About It !

“A new Xbox 360 will hit store shelves in 2010 and it will be equipped with technology that is “really, really, close” to an actuality.“

Project Natal (pronounced “na-tal”) is the code name for a “controller-free gaming and entertainment experience” by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game platform. Based on an add-on peripheral for the Xbox 360 console, Project Natal enables users to control and interact with the Xbox 360 without the need to touch a game controller through a natural user interface using gestures, spoken commands, or presented objects and images.

To Get Personas Add-On: http://www.getpersonas.com/

We Recently Sent a Persona made Exclusively for Syshacks.

And We Got Approved by Mozilla !

Its been Showcased in their Gallery.

http://www.getpersonas.com/persona/27915

Screenshots:

If Some One is Interested in Redesigning Please Let Me Know !