Google has added a new security feature to Gmail that will help protect users by warning them of suspicious account activity. In an example, engineering director Pavni Diwanji explained how his friend's Gmail account was recently compromised by a scammer who attempted to bait money out of the account holder's contacts.
To combat such attacks, Gmail can now detect potentially malicious activity and notify users. The service already shows recent login information below the inbox, but it will now also alert users with a bright red banner and a message that reads, "Warning: we believe your account was last accessed from…" along with the approximate geographic region.
Google says the alert can be triggered if an account is accessed from two different countries within a short time span. You can then view details about the recent activity and access points. If you believe your account has been hijacked, you can change your password from the same window, or simply dismiss the message if it was a false alarm.
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Samsung clinches $240 million order for iPad displays
Samsung has scored a contract for a large order of Apple iPad displays, according to an unnamed industry source. The deal, reportedly worth $240 million, calls for Samsung to produce some three million LCD panels for Apple's new tablet, a "high-ranking industry representative" told The Korea Times.
The source also said that the most expensive component in the iPad is its 9.7-inch display and touchscreen interface, which costs $80 on all models. It was noted that the iPad screen is two times larger than the iPhone 3GS', but five times more expensive. The source wouldn't elaborate further, but iSuppli released an estimated bill of materials if you're interested.
Samsung may have clinched orders for future Apple hardware as well. The companies are "in deep talks" over Cupertino's upcoming 4G iPhones and iPads. "As far as I know, Apple will use [our] LCD panels for its next iPhone models, said an anonymous Samsung executive. It's worth mentioning that Samsung is developing its own tablet, and recently criticized the iPad.
In somewhat related news, CBS is working on HTML5 TV shows for the iPad.
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Project Natal world premiere event planned for June 13
Microsoft today passed around invitations to a debut event for Project Natal on the night of Sunday, June 13, as well as its annual media briefing the following morning. That date, of course, coincides with E3, which is scheduled to take place in LA from June 15 to June 17.
Redmond unveiled Project Natal at last year's E3, so it should be interesting to find out what's in store for the official "world premiere." Festivities will surely include the motion control in its near-final state, and Microsoft might even drop the name "Project Natal" in favor of something a bit more market-friendly.
Project Natal is expect reach stores in time for the holiday season, but a definitive ship date and price haven't been disclosed. Most expect the hardware to sell for about $80 alone, or in various additional packages that include games and other Xbox 360 merchandise.
Microsoft's invitations follow shortly after Sony publicly demoed the PlayStation Move, a Project Natal competitor, as well as the announcement of Nintendo's next-gen DS, which can reportedly display 3D images without glasses.
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