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Security Problem with iOS 6.1 and iPhone Discovered

Posted on February 15, 2013

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Yes, even Apple has security problems sometimes. They also have problems with other things, like maps. Still, that hasn’t stopped them from becoming one of the biggest tech companies in the world and one of our favorite companies too.

Even if we do love all-things Apple (well, most of us anyway) that doesn’t mean we won’t tell you when the company has a problem. Case in point this time is a security vulnerability recently discovered in iOS 6.1.

This vulnerability allows an iPhone’s unlock passcode to be bypassed, giving unauthorized users access to the device’s Phone app, contacts, voicemail and photos. Yeah, that’s not cool.

Recognizing that they have a problem, an Apple spokesperson confirmed to the website AllThingsD that the company is aware of the issue and plans to release a fix in a future software update.

And yes, there’s also video of this vulnerability in action. If you want to see it, check it out after the break.

The Criterion Collection Offering Movies Free on Hulu This Weekend

Posted on February 15, 2013

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For those of you old enough to know, the Criterion Collection made its name putting together pristine collections of movies and supplemental material back when the Laser Disc was the standard. These collections featured state-of-the-art audio and picture quality as well as behind-the-scenes info, docs, photos and much more.

Over the years the Criterion Collection moved from the Laser Disc to DVD and then Blu-ray. Fortunately, they don’t confine their outstanding catalog of titles to only physical media. In fact, many of their movies can be found online at places like Hulu.

Which, of course, brings us to the point. Because the folks at the Criterion Collection are so cool, they’re offering their entire catalog of films that stream on Hulu for free this weekend. That’s right, free. . . as in free beer.

Actually, this free movie fest started on February 14th and goes until February 18th. So, that’s more than a weekend! Now you have no excuse to go to Hulu and enjoy some great films.

Latest ‘Fast & Furious 6’ Trailer Arrives

Posted on February 15, 2013

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any faster or furiouser, here comes another installment in the Fast & Furious saga. That’s right kids, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson and their gang of car nuts are back, and this time, it’s personal.

There’s a new trailer for Fast & Furious 6 out now, and we’ve got it for you. The movie is directed by Justin Lin and also stars Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese, Ludacris and perhaps one or two more people with only one name.

Look for it to open on May 24th. Check out the trailer, as it most often is, after the jump.

TV RECAP: ‘Arrow’ Episode 114 – ‘The Odyssey’

Posted on February 15, 2013

The Hood crashes into Moira’s office and questions her about Walter’s disappearance. She tells him she doesn’t know where Walter is, and begs for life, showing him a picture of Oliver and Thea. The Hood backs down, and Moira shoots him.

Oliver hides out in Felicity’s car, asking for her help when she gets in. He reveals himself as The Hood, and she brings him to Diggle. Diggle gets the bullet out of Oliver and stitches him up.

Oliver goes into cardiac arrest, but Felicity and Diggle are able to revive him, but Oliver is still unconscious. They think that Oliver is coding again, but it turns out to be just a loose wire.

Movie Review: ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’

Posted on February 14, 2013

What the Hell is going on? Who’s in what car? Which one is the bad guy? These are the questions that arose during the first fifteen minutes of A Good Day to Die Hard‘s car chase. That the action confuses more than excites is a bad, bad sign.

The movie opens in a Russian prison where billionaire Yuri Komarov (Sebastian Koch) is awaiting trial for…um…potentially snitching out the bigwig Chagarin (Sergei Kolesnikov). From the outset, it’s not clear who is actually the bad guy — Chagarin explodes when Komarov refuses to give him a certain file, so maybe he’s the bad guy, but then Komarov is a billionaire — and one who plays chess in prison at that — doesn’t that automatically mark him as the bad guy?

But then we switch to a night club, where Jack (Jai Courtney) assassinates Anton (Roman Luknar). Is Jack the bad guy then? Apparently not, since we’re now in America, where John McClane (Bruce Willis) is at the airport, heading to Russia to bail out Jack, who’s his son. Evidently Jack works for the CIA, which now condones public killings.

TV RECAP: ‘The Following’ Episode 104 – ‘Mad Love’

Posted on February 13, 2013

Paul has taken Megan down to the basement, where Emma decides that Megan must die to tie up all loose ends. Paul tells Jacob to do it and goes upstairs.

The FBI team is analyzing the video of Joey to try and determine where they may be keeping him. Hardy gets a call from someone named Jenny, but does not answer it.

A flashback is shown to a woman helping him in a drunken state. An old girlfriend of Hardy’s, she finally tires of his depressive/drunken stupor and takes off.

Hardy visits with Joe again to find out some more info on Maggie. Joe is delighted that Hardy killed Rick. He tells Hardy that Maggie was responsible for some serial murders in Arkansas, and that she is “resourceful, tenacious, impressive.”

Apple Updates Retina MacBook Pro, Cuts Prices

Posted on February 13, 2013

Two things in life we like: faster processors and lower prices. Today, Apple has given us both along it’s Retina MacBook Pro line.

That’s right, with today’s announcement, the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro now starts at $1,499 with 128GB of storage and $1,699 for the 256GB model with a new 2.6 GHz processor. The entry-level 15-inch model now includes a faster 2.4 GHz quad-core processor and the high-end model now has a 2.7 GHz quad-core processor and 16GB of RAM.

In addition, the company also cut the base price of the MacBook Air with a 256GB SSD to $1,399. Apple’s full press release is after the break.

New ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ Trailer Arrives

Posted on February 13, 2013

To be honest, we’re not sure if this looks good or not. We’re also not entirely sure if the world needs (or wants) a movie like this at all.

Still, there’s a new trailer for Jack the Giant Slayer and we’ve got it for you. It doesn’t really matter what we think. You deserve to see it, so that’s that. Plus, it seems to have a good cast and a director who’s made some good films, so. . .

Check it out after the break. Look for Jack the Giant Slayer in theaters on March 1.

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