Pwn2Own Contest 2010 is over and we could see the data and the browsers got hacked by many talented hackers and they also won the device they hacked and many got the cash prizes.
First iPhone SMS data got hacked in 20 seconds.This happened by just directing the user to a mallacious website and with that the hacker was able to access entire database and he was able to retreive the sent, received and even deleted text messages and going further even photos and the details of personal contacts can easily be traced and hacked.
The hacking formula was later submitted to Apple for further analysis
With the help of these contests all the browser and mobile device organisation can get full details on hacking mechanism and can also deisgn the devices in such a way that it becomes highly secured.
Next important hack was on Safari browser.It is pretty interesting that Miller (hacker of Safari browser) was able to hack the same browser since the year 2008.So this is the third time he is hacking the Safari browser and winning cash prize.
Almost all the major browsers like IE8,Firefox and Safari were hacked and the non-jailbroken iPhone was also hacked and that too its entire SMS database was hacked in a very short time of 20 seconds.
Kobo eReader – An Excellent device for Book Readers
Though Kobo eReader is available as one of the application in almost all high end mobile devices like Blackberry,iPhone,iPad and many other devices but it will always be interesting to read books in a dedicated device which gives you the real effect of a book.
Yes,Kobo more or less gives the feeling of original paper book with its powerful E ink reader and fine plastic material all over the device.
You can also choose from variety of covers simulating classic book pattern for the device.
eReader also has other exciting feaures.A dedicated and comfortable navigation button is available to traverse through pages.Menu buttons are available in the left side which is also different from other eReader devices and device cost around 149$
You can store around 1000 eBooks and if it has to be extended then add 4GB memory card to store around 4000 eBooks.
Other Specifications are as follows
Size
120mm x 184mm x 10mm thick.
Weight
only 200 grams.
Font
Five selectable Font Sizes
Bluetooth Connection
Transfer eBooks wirelessly via Bluetooth
Navigation buttons
Home, Menu, Back, Display.
TamilNadu Tourism and HOP ON HOP OFF Tour
April and May is the vacation time in almost all parts of TamilNadu and this article will give the summary on various tour packages available in TamilNadu and details on Chennai HOP ON HOP OFF TOUR
For people who come to Chennai from other parts of TamilNadu and also for people living in Chennai this HOP ON HOP OFF tour will take you a complete round of the Chennai city. Bus will stop at the following 12 important places of the Chennai city.
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Marundheeswarar Temple (Thiruvanmiyur)
VGP Golden Beach
Mayajaal
MGM Dizzee World
Dakshina Chithra
Muttukadu Boat House
Nithyakalyanaperumal Temple (Thiruvidandhai)
Crocodile Bank
Sea Lion Show
Tiger Cave
Shore Temple
Arjuna Penance and Five Ratha
Phone numbers for booking can be obtained from the below link
http://www.ttdconline.com/tourdetails.aspx?tourid=62
Online booking link
http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/hopontour.html
Apart from HOP ON HOP OFF tour there are also various site seeing tour package,pilgrimage package tour and there is also a trekking tour to top slip for youngsters
Details can be obtained from the below link
http://www.ttdconline.com/onlinebooking.aspx
Hop ON Hop OFF tour should be booked atleast one day before travel.
For other tours in and around chennai booking should be done atleast before 5 days.
For tours across Tamilnadu booking should be done in advance of 10 days
Apart from all the above places there is also some hill place near by Chennai which is Yelagiri.It can be a one day refreshing tour and we can also find many AC bus running around Chennai to various places like Kanchipuram,Sriperambutur,Mahabalipuram etc
So what are u waiting for?Enjoy your vacation by visiting atleast various good places in Tamilnadu.