USB drive collects data
The EnCase Portable is a new data acquisition solution on a USB drive. This computer forensics solution enables the user to easily and rapidly boot a target computer to the USB drive, and run a pre-configured data search and collection job. Using the EnCase Portable, even individuals untrained in computer forensics can forensically acquire documents, Internet history and artifacts, images, and other digital evidence, including entire hard drives, with a few simple keyboard clicks.
The device is being targeted at law enforcement, government, law firms and corporate customers but the truth is that anyone using this tiny device will immediately acquire the ability to remove data from computers in a covert manner. The EnCase Portable is expected to ship on a 4GB USB drive, but can also be used on larger USB devices if required. With the use of a USB hub, data can be stored on a USB drive or on other media, such as external hard drives. The product is expected to be available in Autumn 2009.
Power and performance in a slim package
HP Middle East is showing off its latest consumer notebook innovation with the launch of the ultra-portable HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC. At just under 1-inch thin and starting at 1.64 kilos, the stylish and compact dv2 comes in a choice of unique Moonlight white or Espresso black HP Imprints.
The dv2 packs a powerful punch. Equipped with an energy efficient AMD Athlon Neo processor, ATI Radeon X1250 integrated graphics and optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 discrete graphics, the dv2 provides true HD entertainment. The notebook is available with a variety of high-capacity hard drive options up to 500 gigabytes. The dv2 also supports optional built-in WWAN for wireless connectivity and includes an HP Webcam and integrated microphone, making it easier for consumers to stay in touch with friends and family.
Create a new look
DailyMakeover.com is a beauty information site that provides users access to its virtual try-on technology to create customized makeovers. More than four million women are a part of DailyMakeover.com’s online beauty community and have leveraged its try-on technology to reinvent their look and solicit feedback from other members in the community before making any real changes. The virtual makeover tool enables users to see themselves wearing numerous hairstyles, including over a thousand celebrity hairstyles, as well as cosmetics and accessory options to create their best looks, which can be saved, printed or e-mailed. DailyMakeover.com also offers information on trends, product review and beauty blogs for women to share style opinions.
Game control goes gyro
Nintendo’s Wii MotionPlus accessory for the Wii Remote controller will enhance game control, by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory is a cube shaped device that attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation. The device uses gyroscopic sensors to mimic hand movements exactly. Every slight movement players make with their wrist or arm is rendered identically in real time on the screen, providing a true 1:1 response in their game play.
Five new Wii games will employ the enhanced functionality: Tiger Woods, Wii Sports Resort from Nintendo, Grand Slam Tennis from Electronic Arts; Virtua Tennis 2009 from Sega, and Red Steel 2 from Ubisoft.
