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SlySoft is at it again. The Caribbean firm says it has broken the copy-protection technology used on some Blu-ray discs to prevent consumers and bootleggers from copying movie content. SlySoft is offering a 20 percent discount on its latest version. Last year SlySoft launched HD-DVD-cracking software designed to let consumers decrypt HD-DVD movie discs and copy them. AnyDVD HD software cracked the Advanced Access System, a specification for managing content stored on HD DVDs. SlySoft also produces several other copy-protection software tools, including CloneDVD to burn copies of DVDS, Game Jackal Pro, which burns CD games to the hard drive, and Virtual CloneDrive, which is virtual drive software. SlySoft could not immediately be reached for comment. Focusing on Blu-ray Now that Blu-ray is the clear winner in the high-definition format battle, SlySoft has turned its attention to the Sony format. The latest version, AnyDVD HD 6.4.0.0, promises to crack Blu-ray copy protection. SlySoft is peddling the program on its Web site for $47. SlySoft’s claims about its software appear to be accurate. The company has a track record for its ability to hack CD and DVD copy protection and let consumers clone the files. But Richard Doherty, an analyst at Envisioneering Group, said the program may not work with all Blu-ray discs. “We don’t have the package to know whether this works with a handful of discs or would work with the latest Blu-ray discs with Sony and Fox, but we are doing tests,” he said. “We should have more information to report next week.” A Slew of Crackers “AnyDVD HD comes with the same functionality as AnyDVD, but with additional features for full Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD support, including decryption of Blu-ray and HD-DVD movies,” the SlySoft Web site says. Specifically, SlySoft is cracking BD+, a technology Macrovision developed. According to Macrovision, more than 20…

For Your health: Rejuvenate with CoQ10 & ALC
What should you do when your get up and go has gone up and went? Many people turn to synthetic stimulants for a quick fix. Unfortunately, while these fast-acting, artificial pick-me-ups give short-lived bursts of energy, they can just as rapidly cause you to crash. Looking for a better way to boost your energy? CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) and ALC (acetyl-L-carnitine) are two important nutrients that have been shown in studies to provide a natural, sustained form of energy, regardless of age.

Daily health Tip: Memory Loss in Hyperactive State With Alzheimer’s
Study suggests brains of patients get stuck in memory-deletion mode

For Your health: SAM-e: Potent Antioxidant Protection and So Much More
While relatively new to the United States, SAM-e is a nutrient that has been widely used in Europe for many years. A recent study in the States has shown SAM-e to be a powerful antioxidant that supports healthy liver function. SAM-e may also provide numerous other health benefits such as enhanced mood, healthy joints and increased energy levels. Before choosing a SAM-e supplement, however, know what to look for, because not all SAM-e is the same.

Verizon, AT&T Are Big Winners in FCC Auction
The Federal Communications Commission auction for the 700-MHz wireless spectrum is over, and the winners are known. One obvious winner is the FCC itself, which exceeded its initial estimate of $10 billion with a $19.59 billion total. Among the bidders, Verizon Wireless and AT&T won big portions of the available spectrum, which is being vacated as U.S. television stations move to digital transmission. Google a Big Winner, Too Verizon took 108 licenses for $9.6 billion, and AT&T bagged 227 for $6.6 billion. Observers say Verizon’s purchases will help it narrow a gap in coverage as it competes with AT&T. One potentially big winner is Google, even though it didn’t win any bids. It bid $4.7 billion for the C-block frequencies, which triggered an auction requirement that any third-party compatible device or software must be able to operate on the bandwidth. That was one of the open-network provisions that Google, as head of an alliance of consumer organizations and businesses, was able to have adopted by the FCC. Verizon, which backed an open-network position shortly before the auction, bought the C-block license. Dish Network took 168 wireless licenses for $711 million, although it was not immediately apparent what it intends to do with them. Some observers are speculating it might be for a video service of some kind, but the company is prohibited from discussing its plans until it makes the down payment on April 3. One setback for the FCC was the auction of the upper 700-MHz D block. Earlier this week, the agency separated that block from the rest of the auction and said it will “consider its options for how to license this spectrum,” since bids did not meet the $1.3 billion minimum. The D block was established to create a public-private partnership that would guarantee public-safety agencies bandwidth access in emergencies. Impact on Consumers The…

PlayStation 3 Update Will Bring Interactive Blu-ray
Sony on Thursday said the next firmware update for the PlayStation 3 video-game console will add Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0. The update is due out late this month. Known as BD-Live, the update will offer PS3 players interactive features, such as downloadable video content, ringtones and games. Beyond BD-Live, the update will make room for photo and music playlists on PS3 to be copied to a PSP handheld device. It’s all part of Sony’s attempts to evolve the PS3 as a home entertainment hub. Regular updates like this one and future-proofed technology make the 10-year life cycle of PS3 possible, according to Scott Steinberg, vice president of product marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America. “With Blu-ray established as the high-definition optical disc standard, more consumers are ready to jump in and take advantage of everything the format offers,” Steinberg said. “Whether you want to download movie extras, send ringtones to your phone, or play interactive games, BD-LIVE will offer exciting new ways to enjoy a Blu-ray movie.” BD-Live Possibilities BD-Live offers plenty of possibilities, but Sony said the benefits will vary by movie title. For example, movie studios could deliver bonus scenes, shorts, trailers, subtitles and ringtones that can be sent to mobile phones. On the gaming side, interactive movie-based games can pit players sitting in the same room or across the world. In conjunction with the firmware update, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced two BD-LIVE-enabled titles to be released on April 8 — Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and The 6th Day. Both titles will include exclusive downloadable content that goes beyond what is available on the Blu-ray discs, Sony said. These initial releases preview some of the developments that will soon be available from BD-LIVE. Downloading BD Profile 2.0 requires an Internet connection and at least 1GB of storage space. BD-Live aside,…

Big Incentive for Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
The X Prize Foundation, best known for its competitions promoting space flights, is offering $10 million to the teams that can produce the most production-ready vehicles that get 100 miles per gallon or more. The foundation was to announce the size of the purse and its sponsor, Progressive Casualty insurance Co., on Thursday at the New York International Auto Show. More than 60 teams from nine countries have signed up for the competition so far, including California electric carmakers Aptera Motors and Tesla Motors, German diesel carmaker Loremo and a team from Cornell University. Teams will be able to sign up through mid-2008, when applicants will be narrowed to those who can prove they would build production-ready, consumer-friendly cars. Those that qualify will race their vehicles in cross-country races in 2009 and 2010 that will combine speed, distance, urban driving and overall performance. The purse will be split between two categories: mainstream and alternative cars. Mainstream cars must carry four or more passengers and have climate control, an audio system and 10 cubic feet of cargo space. They also must have four or more wheels, hit 60 miles per hour in less than 12 seconds and have a minimum top speed of 100 miles per hour and a range of 200 miles. Alternative vehicles will be required to carry two or more passengers and five cubic feet of cargo, have a top speed of at least 80 miles per hour and have a range of at least 100 miles. “The environmentally friendly technologies created as a result of this competition will affect everyone who drives in ways we can’t even imagine today,” X Prize Chairman and Chief Executive Dr. Peter Diamandis said in a statement. British Columbia-based Fuelvapor Technologies is among the competitors. Vice President Todd Pratt said the six-person company, which has funding from 47 shareholders,…

For Your health: News on Nutrients Vital to Heart health
As you age, it becomes even more important to give your heart the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and vital. Recent studies have shown the importance of both vitamin C and vitamin E in maintaining cardiovascular wellness. Essential fatty acids EPA and DHA have also been found to offer remarkable cardio-protective benefits, particularly when you are not eating as healthy as you should.

Daily health Tip: Older Men With Low Testosterone Face Greater Depression Risk
Three times more likely to have mood disorder than those with higher hormone levels

For Your health: How the Right Nutrients Help Keep Memory Sharp
Supplementing your diet with brain healthy nutrients may help preserve memory and maintain sound cognitive function as you age. These neuronutrients, which fuel brain cells and promote healthy blood flow to the brain, include phosphatidylserine, ginkgo biloba, coenzyme Q10, alpha lipoic acid, acetyl-L-carnitine, resveratrol and omega-3 fatty acids. It is important, however, to know which forms, amounts and combinations of these nutrients will provide the most benefit to the health of your brain for years to come.

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