Philippines COMELEC invite hackers for 100M hack prize

Yes, hackers are welcome but the prize money is out of the question.

This is the reaction of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to the proposal of Senator Allan Peter Cayetano to set-up a reward of P100 Million for anyone who could successfully hack into the automated election system for the 2010 elections.


“The idea of inviting hackers to take a crack at our automated election system is not new. The COMELEC has already made a public announcement before that it is set to employ ethical hackers who will be contractually obligated to test the system for weaknesses so we can have it addressed before implementation. This is actually part of our plan,” said COMELEC spokesman James Jimenez.


The poll body, however, said it is against the proposed P100 Million ‘prize money’.


The poll exec further clarified that if there is anyone who should offer a reward, it should be the vendors and not the COMELEC.


Jimenez, meanwhile, echoed the observation of Senator Loren Legarda who said there is no man-made system on Earth that is perfect or fool-proof. The lady Senator, however, added that “there are enough safeguards in the law and the regulations put in place by the COMELEC that could prevent tampering.”


“If there are experts saying that the poll computer system can be hacked, there are also those who say that hacking or tampering can be prevented… Let’s give poll automation a try in the 2010 elections,” Legarda added.


“The COMELEC assures Senator Cayetano and the Filipino people that we have enough safeguards to thwart any attack that would seriously undermine the automation of the May 10, 2010 national and local elections,” Jimenez concluded.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD

Epson has released its latest PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD projector that will further enhance Epson’s portfolio, adding yet another member to its award winning line of 3LCD home theater projectors.

The PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD is full well able to provide families as well as first time home theater enthusiasts with a a versatile, high-quality 720p high-definition solution that caters for a wide range of options, regardless of whether you’re going to use it to get your daily dose of movies or enjoy hours after hours of games on your PS3, Wii and Xbox 360. Alternatively, others might just prefer to use it for broadcast TV and sports, where a projected screen is able to accommodate many more people’s eyes comfortably compared to a 50″ LCD TV.
Meant to make home entertainment simple and enjoyable, the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD will ship with an array of consumer-friendly features and performance benefits that makes the big screen experience extremely enjoyable at home. You get 2,500 lumens of color and white light output that is more than enough for movie viewing or game playing under a variety of environments, even during the daytime without suffering from any quality loss. Apart from that, you will also be able to enjoy a quartet of pre-set color modes that have been optimized for video, HDMI connectivity and a USB 2.0 connection that makes it a snap to share photos and slideshows. Inside the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD, you will find Epson’s three-chip 3LCD technology and an exclusive energy efficient E-TORL lamp, helping it deliver bright, movie theater-like images and video with amazing detail without the possibility of color break-up or “rainbow effect.”
One can expect the Epson Home Cinema 705HD to arrive in the markets sometime later this October via online A/V specialty retailers, select retailers nationwide and the Epson online store for approximately $749.99. Each purchase will come with a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to PrivateLine, Epson’s priority technical support, as well as a free two-business day exchange with ExtraCare Home Service.

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Epson MovieMate 60 home theater projector

Epson isn’t done with their new projector releases just yet, having rolled out the Epson MovieMate 60 home theater projector which is touted to be the lightest, brightest and most versatile offering that fall under Epson’s innovative line of “all-in-one” home theater projectors.

It will merge the functions of a wide range of devices, including a high-quality, high-brightness projector, a CD/DVD player (no Blu-ray here, but at least it will help keep the final cost down), a microphone input for those crazy big-screen karaoke sessions and stereo speakers in a single, portable unit. Talk about having an affordable, easy-to-use and versatile solution for home entertainment that can be used in just about any room, and even carried with you and your family on your vacations.
Some of the features found on the Epson MovieMate 60 include the following :-
Sleek, compact design
Built-in handle and cushioned carrying case
Projecting a 16:9 widescreen 60-inch image from only six feet away or a 120-inch image from just 12 feet away
Built-in progressive scan standard definition 540p resolution DVD/CD player
Great sound quality using two built-in ten watt 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS speakers
Integrated microphone jack to allow for voice amplification – great for narrating a slide show, karaoke and more
Compatible with Apple iPod, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360
New, brighter, energy-efficient E-TORL lamp with 2,000 lumens white and color light output to maximize brightness and uniformity so viewers can enjoy the projector even in well-lit rooms
No additional cables needed for easy set-up and portable flexibility
If you’re interested in bringing home the Epson MovieMate 60 with you for your family to enjoy a big screen experience from this year onwards without breaking the bank, you’ll be pleased to know that the device will be available from next month onwards via a variety of channels including national resellers, where it is going for an estimated street price of $699.

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Now Available ClearOne CHAT160

re you one who spends plenty of time chatting with family, friends and colleagues through VoIP programs, and Skype in particular? Chances are regular users for extended periods of time won’t settle for anything that is generic which tend to get uncomfortable after a while (talking about headphones here), but won’t mind forking out a little bit extra to get the comfort and quality that they are looking for.

We’re pleased to announce that ClearOne has heard this clarion call, offering the CHAT 160 group speakerphone that was specially designed to be used with Skype software. This Skype Certified CHAT 160 is also the latest release from a growing family of award-winning USB speakerphones from ClearOne.
You can hook up the ClearOne CHAT 160 group speakerphone to notebooks and computers in a snap thanks to USB connectivity, offering natural, hands-free communication for anyone who is using Skype. This powerful full-duplex device is able to deliver crystal-clear audio for voice and video communication, where it ain’t a bad looker at the same time to add that touch of class to your cubicle or meeting room. After all, the CHAT 160’s sleek industrial design complements any professional environment, and was specially designed for small group conferencing by integrating a trio of sensitive microphones that are well capable of providing 360 degree pickup for Skype users needing high-quality, hands-free audio.
Other features found on the CHAT 160 include the ability to offer wideband audio performance with HDConference, a suite of audio technologies contained in ClearOne’s world famous professional conferencing systems. HDConference will be able to deliver full duplex, Distributed Echo Cancellation, noise reduction, automatic level controls and adaptive modeling for crystal clear communications. Even better news is this will be 100% plug-and-play, where there is no need to install any software or drivers beforehand, making it idea for use in small conference rooms and executive or home offices. Expect to fork out $399.99 for the ClearOne CHAT 160.

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Solar Powered Rainbow Maker

Have a lovely home with plenty of windows where you love letting the light shine in each morning for that added bit of perk in your daily life? Why not spruce it up even further with the $24.99 Solar Powered Rainbow Maker?

Like rainbows? Our Solar Powered Rainbow Maker will bring good Chi into your home while it fills your room with a swirl of dazzling rainbows! Stick the Rainbow Maker to any window that receives direct sunlight. The crystal will rotate and create beautiful rainbows that move around the room. Genuine Swarovski crystal rotates and refracts sunlight to create rainbows.
We’re pretty sure this will keep little ones mesmerized for hours on end, only to wonder whether they might be curious enough to pull it off from the window, resulting in an accident. Guess one had best put this out of reach of children just to be safe.

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Cicada LED Knife

While it might be called the Cicada LED Knife, it doesn’t have an annoying buzzing sound (to some), but will instead save your bacon out of tight situations without you even realizing it.

all, it comes in a compact, easy-to-carry shape and carries all the essential tools you require to get, well, things done. After all, you can never tell what might happen in an emergency.
The small oval shape contains a high carbon steel pen knife blade that is razor sharp and useful for many cutting tasks. It also has small precision scissors. It’s not designed for big jobs, but it comes in handy for cutting and trimming. Just push the button forward and it’s a bright little LED flashlight, really useful in dark entryways. There’s also a very productive bottle opener for your favorite sodas and microbrews, because we have found most of the best beverages require a bottle opener to enjoy.
You can pick this up for $21.99 – small price to pay considering how it might just help you out during those unforseen circumstances.

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