Apple announced today, that new movie releases will be available for purchase on the same day as the DVD release on iTunes. New release prices will be $14.99 and catalog titles, $9.99. Of course movies purchased through iTunes can be viewed on iPhone, iPods (with video capability), Macs, PC’s or Apple TV. This sounds pretty good and could be convenient for many.
Digg Story: The ABCs of securing your wireless network
Sometimes you don’t need to know everything about wireless to secure a home or home-office network; you only need to know what’s important.
AT&T Providing Free Wi-Fi Access To iPhone Users
MacRumors has confirmed that AT&T is providing free wi-fi to iPhone users at Starbucks and Barnes & Noble. Apparently, there’s a customized portal, accessible by an iPhone formatted page, where you enter your phone number and voila! Sounds good to me. I’ll have to go to one of the many Starbucks in the area where I work (midtown Manhattan), to give it a try. 
UPDATE: According to sources, including MacRumors, it looks like AT&T has disabled this service. Perhaps it was a fluke or the company was just testing the wind. I’ll keep you posted and let you know if or when the service resumes.
Apple releases faster iMacs
Yesterday, to my surprise, Apple released faster iMacs, with speeds up to 3.06GHz. Check out Engadget’s Hands-On review. It sure looks purdy!
Verizon FIOS in NYC
Well folks, it looks like NYC has agreed to allow Verizon to provide FIOS service to the five boroughs. The contract is still pending approval from the city’s Franchise and Concession Review Committee, which will hold a hearing on May 20th, 2008. This will allow residents to have more of a choice in cable providers. Some folks could see service as soon as the end of the year. Look out Time Warner and Cablevision. 
Digg Story: 5 Important Security Apps for Linux, Mac, and Windows
We’ve got you covered with five freeware or shareware security tools for Linux boxes, Macs, and Windows machines, all recommended by Ars staffers.
AT&T and Starbucks Begin Nationwide Wi-Fi Rollout
SAN ANTONIO, Texas and SEATTLE, Wash., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T - News) and Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX - News) today announced the beginning of the rollout of AT&T Wi-Fi(SM) service at company-operated Starbucks stores, kicking off a nationwide effort that will continue through 2008.
Read the rest of the story at Yahoo!
Some 2nd generation iPhone info revealed
Information has become available about the 2nd generation iPhone. The info was provided by a trusted Engadget source:
- It will obviously be 3G enabled (everyone’s been waiting for that)
- Have real GPS
- Will basically maintain the same size, just be a little thicker than the first generation
- Earphone jack will no longer be recessed
Many are speculating that the new iPhone will more than likely be announced during Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), June 9th - 13th, 2008 in San Francisco. At this point, anything is possible.
Will you be the first to get your hands on a 2nd gen?
LOST returns tonight
Lost fans rejoice! Our favorite show is returning tonight at 10PM EST on ABC. Its been five weeks since the last episode, (Meet Kevin Johnson) aired. There are still so many questions that need to be answered, although the mystery of it all is so much fun. So folks, don’t forget to tune in and enjoy!
Three More Actors Leaving Prime-time Crime Dramas
Law & Order: SVU will be losing two of its actors - Adam Beach and Diane Neal, while CSI:Miami will be be losing Khandi Alexander at the end of the season. These are in addition to the departures of Gary Dourdan (CSI) and Jesse L. Martin (L&O). Khandi Alexander has been with CSI:Miami from the beginning. In my opinion her shoes will be hard to fill.
And just a reminder, Jesse L. Martin’s final Law & Order episode will air Wednesday, April 23rd at 10PM EST on NBC. Don’t miss it.
