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Amazon.com Launche Wireless Superstore

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 10, 2009

...ty for users to skip the heavy paperwork often associated with starting a new service plan and even more cool is that rebates will be automatically deducted from a phone's cost at checkout! Amaz...

SouthWest NanoTechnologies Announces $3 Million in Funding

in Nanotechbuzz, on July 10, 2009

...pany opened a new manufacturing facility in Norman, OK, increasing capacity 100× and lowering unit costs by 90%," according to Small Times . "The company also has an applications developmen... ... Small Times . "The company also has an applications development center near Boston." More here from OKCBiz ... and the press release is here . ...

Google releases an OS after all

in The CIO Weblog, on July 9, 2009

...ovide a standardized, reliable client-side platform running on commodity hardware, reducing support costs. For CIOs still stuck with or in the thick client paradigm, this doesn't matter much eith... ... plain sight the whole time: Google's Chrome web browser project. Since Google has done little more than announce the operating system so far, all the speculation over who this is aimed at and ...

Want to Save Even More Money on Your Car Insurance?

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 9, 2009

...ance, too. Although there is a membership cost, it usually will enable you to lower your insurance costs enough to offset the price of the membership. One such membership that cones with this type of ... ... © jurvetson Believe it or not, there are even more ways to save money on car insurance. As you have heard already, when you look around, you can find ways to save money on just about everything...

Jackson's funeral: taxpayers foot the bill

in Sox First, on July 9, 2009

...n more disgusting is the City of Los Angeles setting up a link asking citizens to help defray the costs of the funeral. Let's get this straight - some hotels and some merchants cleaned up big ti... ...laims hotels were full, it still doesn't make sense that taxpayers have to foot the bill. Even more disgusting is the City of Los Angeles setting up a link asking citizens to help defray the co...

Peek Wants Linux

in HackITLinux, on July 9, 2009

...quot; notes SlashGear's Chris Davies . "This isn't even a platform with high entrance costs for developers; Amazon have the Peek listed for just $19.99. " "The Peek is alrea... ...ck little Peek email device are asking for help — with Linux. "I'm hoping one or more of you out there in the world can get Linux running on the Peek," Dan Morel writes on the...

T-Mobile To Begin Pre-Selling New Android Phone

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 8, 2009

...le myTouch 3G will hit stores on Aug. 5 and will sell for $199 with a two-year contract, a mere $20 more than the original G1. For full specs, click here . ...

Amazon's Kindle Gets a $60 Price Drop

in The Wireless Weblog, on July 8, 2009

...otes the NYT's Brad Stone . Still, "Even at this reduced price, the Amazon Kindle still costs $299 more than Kindle for Apple's iPhone , which I've found to be a compelling way to... ...YT's Brad Stone . Still, "Even at this reduced price, the Amazon Kindle still costs $299 more than Kindle for Apple's iPhone , which I've found to be a compelling way to read books...

At Last. The Concours that Pebble Beach Really Needs

in Classical Drives, on July 8, 2009

...for the Monterey Weekend. Tired of paying $150 to see 150 identical Ferraris? Concours d'LeMons costs 20 bucks and has 20 Pacers and Pintos. Bored with the same old collector-car canon? Our Warsaw...

Magellan Maestro 4700 is the Navigator You are Searching For

in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 7, 2009

...r Deadwood South Dakota. The Magellan Maestro 4700 would be a fine navigation companion and it only costs $249 for the car mount, charger, USB cable, charger, and carrying case. via UberGizmo ... ...y-turn directions. You can get asatellite connection almost everywhere, and AT&T may have "more bars in more places", but they don't have any at Mount Rushmore or Deadwood South Dako...

Animoto Releases Updated iPhone App

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 6, 2009

...k from any location and the ability to view all their videos in one place, any time, anywhere. For more info or to purchase this app, click here ....

Save On Car Insurance by Raising Your Deductible

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 6, 2009

..., means that you need to be willing to analyze your current expenses and then reducing unnecessary costs. One place that you can save money on your auto insurance is by reducing your deductible amou... ..., this will allow you to save about $100 per year. This single change will allow you to save money more than any other change. You want to be careful about raising this amount too quickly, however, ...

已经确认 Windows 7 RTM 于本月 13 日完成

in Wangtam, on July 5, 2009

...rvey: The iPhone is No. 1 in Japan • Spinning the Web: P.R. in Silicon Valley • Symantec: it's dangerous to rely on free antivirus • 7 Spectacular Fireworks Shows on YouTube • PollDaddy Tr... ...perations More Efficiently • Posterous supports YouTube HD embeds. Also new: Auto-expansion of screencast.com and thedailyshow.com videos • AOL未来可能收购10大博客 • Apple, Acer and...Arrington? • Clas...

China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk

in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009

...global companies. As those companies continue to enjoy the advantages of cheaper material and labor costs, as well as the potential to reach vast consumer markets, they must continually reassess the p... ...invest in localizing their teams, processes and quality controls," he notes. "They become more flexible and adapt their operations to local conditions." As a result, local suppliers and...

Satellite Hopes To Make Deadzones a Thing of the Past

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 3, 2009

The world's largest commercial satellite has been launched into earth orbit with the goal of providing mobile phone service to "dead zones" all across North America. Owned by Reston, Va.-based TerreStar, the satellite is designed to pick up and relay signals from mobile phones. ...

Verizon and Sprint to Launch Blackberry World Phone

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 1, 2009

You could say that with the help of Verizon, RIM's latest Blackberry is going on world tour. In fact, that's exactly what's going on in the latest word that Verizon Wireless will launch the BlackBerry Tour on July 12 for $200 with a new two-year contract. The Tour is loaded with m...

The Mother of all Dashboards

in The CIO Weblog, on July 1, 2009

..., this is a really big deal... if the government can pull this off and make IT project progress and costs understandable to the average citizen, why can't any enterprise do the same? What a quick ... ...emphasizing flash and style over the substance of the information. They get pitched and constructed more as cool toys than legitimate management tools and subsequent abandonment and neglect, followed ...

Europe Gets Universal Phone Charger Standard and I am Jealous

in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 30, 2009

...hat we could keep out of landfills if we did he same thing. Companies could also shave millions in costs by adopting a standardized plug because they would not need to ship one with every new phone. ...

Sony Next to Release an iPhone Killer

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 29, 2009

We often talk about attempts to dethrone the immensely popular iPhone and it looks like consumer electronics giant Sony is about to take a stab at it next. Sony has released word that it is considering setting up a project team as early as July to make a new device that combines the functions...

Credit Scores and Car Insurance

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 29, 2009

...ng your insurer more than you want to each month. In many cases, you can reduce your car insurance costs and save money if you take the time to repair your credit score. You will need to wait until yo... ...ose attention to making sure your bills are paid on time that you are probably paying your insurer more than you want to each month. In many cases, you can reduce your car insurance costs and save mon...

Logistics cost in the U.S. is dropping

in Supplychainer, on June 28, 2009

...ongoing recession. After rising by more than 50 percent the previous five years, business logistics costs fell to 9.4 percent of U.S. Gross Domestic Product last year. That is down from 10.1 percent i... ...ark report states the financial damage done to the sector by the ongoing recession. After rising by more than 50 percent the previous five years, business logistics costs fell to 9.4 percent of U.S. G...

Verizon's New Global Smartphone Aims for the Ozone

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 26, 2009

...e, one-touch messaging key for quick connection to friends and family and an ergonomic keyboard for more comfortable typing. Beyond texting, the handset will come equipped with integrated high-speed...

Saving Money on Your Car Insurance Tips

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 26, 2009

...ualify for. This is very important because there could be enough discounts to lower your insurance costs considerably. Discounts can be given for a number of things and each one will give you a bett... ... Discounts can be given for a number of things and each one will give you a better deal - possibly more than 25% off. Some of the things you can get discounts for include: • Driver's Education cl...

Classic Car Auctions Going Cyberspace

in Classical Drives, on June 26, 2009

...xpense and time commitment of travel to a traditional auction venue; consignors' transportation costs are eliminated; and, RM offers successful bidders logistics assistance, including shipping and... ...er revs up the engine but it's still a game of chance. What happens when the buyer gets nothing more than digital images plus a few words of encouragement from RM? Here's the auctioneer's ...

Swisslog introduces new solution for medication supply chain

in Supplychainer, on June 26, 2009

...n of Inventory Management Software (IMS) for the hospital pharmacy. The software controls inventory costs, improves workflow efficiency and enhances patient safety. The software optimizes pharmacy in...

Windows 7 Pricing announced

in The CIO Weblog, on June 25, 2009

... a component of that purchase... it's built in. Business, on the other hand, sees the licensing costs distinctly and is more likely to factor them into upgrade decisions. I'm not throwing thi... ...chase... it's built in. Business, on the other hand, sees the licensing costs distinctly and is more likely to factor them into upgrade decisions. I'm not throwing this out there as a sign of...

Motorola Karma Has Texting in Mind

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 24, 2009

AT&T and Motorola are working on a device with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard aimed at consumers looking to use their phones to send text messages and access social networking sites like Facebook. Calling this new handset the Karma, Motorola says that the design will be especially pleasing t...

The future is Battery Powered Passive RFID Tags

in The RFID Weblog, on June 24, 2009

...ize the price and performance gap existing between pure passive UHF and active RFID along with less costs and complications. It offers most of the benefits of active tags at relatively lower costs a...

Survival strategies for a deepening recession

in Sox First, on June 23, 2009

...lse positives. So what should companies do to get through? BCG recommends that while companies cut costs, they need to be careful about preserving the core and keep an eye on the top line. There migh...

Save Money on Auto Insurance

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 22, 2009

...ople pay more for than is necessary. There are many steps that you can take to reduce your monthly costs and save money. One way to get your low cost auto insurance is to get a number of auto insura... ... © Stig Nygaard Auto insurance is something that a lot of people pay more for than is necessary. There are many steps that you can take to reduce your monthly costs and save money. One way to ...

T-Mobile's New Android Phone Coming Soon

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 22, 2009

...Phone coming out this August. Calling it the myTouch 3G, its new Google Android equipped phone is a more equipped version of the popular G1. It will feature a built-in 3.2-megapixel camera, music pla...

Study Anticipates Increasing Use of Linux on Mainframes

in HackITLinux, on June 21, 2009

...at large enterprises are increasingly deploying Linux on mainframes to maximize value and minimize costs. "Linux on the mainframe is clearly a very attractive platform choice for IT organizatio... ...engine will grow between 21 percent and 40 percent, and another 10 percent said that use will grow more than 76 percent." More here from ComputerWeekly ... more here from TMCnet ... and th...

Ohio Music Festival moves smoothly with RFID Tickets

in The RFID Weblog, on June 21, 2009

...ticket in sticker format. It worked for the event organizers and they were able to recover their costs of deployment. ...

Recession drawing to an end. So what?

in Sox First, on June 20, 2009

...s), higher energy prices driven by demand out of China and India and higher taxes to pay for health costs and stimulus policies of the Obama administration. Yes, the economy will be out of recession.... ...asts. People will spend less for years to come, we are in for a long period of bear markets with no more debt-powered growth, there will be lots of volatility with a series of downturns (think of it a...

T-Mobile Aims High with the Dash 3G

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 19, 2009

T-Mobile has apparently stood-by and watched RIM and Apple dominate the market long enough. The company has announced its plans to enter the hotly contested smartphone scene with their Dash 3G, which is set to hit streets next month (July). T-Mobile says that the Dash 3G, which was designed b...

Securing pharma supply chain: Is now the right time?

in Supplychainer, on June 18, 2009

...However, in this tough time when cash is the king and companies are forced to save money and reduce costs, is going for expensive solutions like Novis is the right strategy? Or the companies should fo... ...chain system is relatively safe, the FDA has estimated that at least 81 Americans died and hundreds more became sick from severe allergic reactions to the tainted ingredient. The author of the piece...

Apple Updates its Software While the Government Rethinks Law

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 17, 2009

Apple today officially released the iPhone OS 3.0 software, updating 45 software patches to address rare security vulnerabilities in its popular iPhone and iPod Touch mobile devices. The company said the new features include cut, copy and paste, MMS, and push notifications. Analysts expect ...

More Tips to Save Money on Air Conditioning

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 17, 2009

...re to lower the effect of global warming. A white roof will help you to save money on your cooling costs in the summer months, but won't help warm your home in the winter. If you live in the more ... ...p a home to absorb heat is the outside color of your home. The darker the color of the outside the more heat that your house will absorb. If you want to lower the cost of your air conditioning over th...

RFID based Electronic Shelf Labels expected to replace paper

in The RFID Weblog, on June 16, 2009

...ace of RFID. Millions of paper shelf labels are wasted each year which not only increases operating costs of the stores operating on thin margins but also disturbs the environment around us. The solu...

Nokia Announces Successor to the E71 Smartphone

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 15, 2009

...ar. Other features include A-GPS and compass with integrated Maps, new optical navigation key for more intuitive scrolling through menus, emails and fast panning of images and an upgraded camera (5....

Other Money Saving Tips for Your Air Conditioning

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 15, 2009

...ating effect of the sun's rays off of the house. This will enable you to save money in cooling costs and allow you to have some extra toward your summer vacation. ... ...t will cool the room faster, you will find that an air conditioner that is too large will use much more electricity in cooling that room than is necessary. Also, you want to find an air conditioner th...

Another Way to Save Money on Air Conditioning Costs This Summer

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 14, 2009

... Murray says - but not nearly as much. Running a smaller unit will enable you to lower your energy costs over the summer and save money - hopefully you will also be able to put some away, too. ...

Motorola Rival Coming to Verizon

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 12, 2009

Texters on the Verizon network have reason to celebrate in the form of the Rival from Motorola. Designed specifically for the challenges of texting, the Rival features a 2.2-inch screen and a backlit QWERTY keyboard that lights up either red or green depending on entry mode. The handset offer...

NIKA Water: Helping Body and Soul

in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2009

...nd knowledge to help solve global problems. The group personally funds all of NIKA's startup costs and, in a display of altruism, will realize no compensation or economic benefit from the company.... ...splay of altruism, will realize no compensation or economic benefit from the company. Find out more at NIKAWater.org ....

ROI metrics for SOA

in The CIO Weblog, on June 11, 2009

...iciency, particularly with respect to business processes execution 2. Lower process administrative costs 3. Higher visibility on existing/running business processes 4. Reduced number of manual, pap... ... can be difficult to assess without a correspondingly larger measurement effort which may will cost more than the benefits could accrue. Today Joe McKendrick comes to the rescue with a list of metri...

Save Money by Not Paying for Water

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 11, 2009

... © stevendepolo Many products contain a lot of water. The water bulks up the product, costs more to package and ship, and of course, costs you more to get it, too. When you really think about it... ... © stevendepolo Many products contain a lot of water. The water bulks up the product, costs more to package and ship, and of course, costs you more to get it, too. When you really think about it...

Nokia Hopes Cell Phones will No Longer Require Chargers

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 10, 2009

Quick- what's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of charging your cell phone? If you said a cord, an electrical outlet or even a docking station, you may want to read on. Nokia researchers are working on development of cellular phone charging by simply capturing ambient rad...

Is it time to refinance your mortgage?

in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 10, 2009

...for homeowners to refinance their home loans if their savings will in two years cover their closing costs, which can run at $2,000 or more for most refinances. Anderson is quoted as saying that for m... ...home loans if their savings will in two years cover their closing costs, which can run at $2,000 or more for most refinances. Anderson is quoted as saying that for mortgage loan amounts over $3,000, ...

Create Your Own Ring at Amazon

in White Lace Wedding, on June 9, 2009

... pressure and awkwardness of having a salesman hovering over you. And because there are no overhead costs, buying over Amazon saves you money could be spending on your other wedding needs. Try it ...

Are reverse mortgages the next trouble spot?

in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 8, 2009

... their principal residence. In the Wall Street Journal story, Dugan says that taxes and insurance costs for reverse mortgages should have to be escrowed to guarantee that consumers have the money to... ...nals say. But that's because I've been covering the mortgage and real estate industries for more than a decade now. I can see why others, though, might listen intently to what mortgage loan o...

Apple Slashes Prices on the iPhone

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 8, 2009

...the recession began a year and a half ago. The 8-gigabyte iPhone 3G, which came out last year, now costs $99, instead of $199. The 16-gigabyte version of the 3G S will cost $199 while the 32-gigabyte... ...s two-year contracts for the buyers of the original models are expiring). While the iPhone has been more than popular, this next round of competition should be much more interesting with RIM dropping ...

T-Mobile To Release Second Android Phone While Samsung Targets Photogs

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 5, 2009

T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, is hoping to increase its rank by launch its second smartphone to run Google's Android operating system in a few weeks. While details aren't overly specific just yet, the new smartphone is slotted to run Google's codenamed "Cupcake&q...

PSP Go is More Tempting Thanks to UMD Trade Up

in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 5, 2009

...Go. Not only will the device cost more than I payed for my original PSP (as much as a Nintendo Wii costs - $249), but I would lose my current gaming library that is on UMD. That would mean I would hav... ...eason alone, I had almost dedicated myself to not buying a PSP Go. Not only will the device cost more than I payed for my original PSP (as much as a Nintendo Wii costs - $249), but I would lose my c...

Rising healthcare costs put strain on homeowners

in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 4, 2009

...ses are going to force them to take a week or two off of work, with no pay. Add rising health-care costs to this mix, and it gets even harder to make those monthly mortgage payments. Right now, the ...

Climate change and business costs

in Sox First, on June 3, 2009

...a carbon price on the emissions of companies listed on the S&P500. The report found that carbon costs would total nearly $93 billion, if there was a market price of $28.24. Not surprisingly, the s...

Inq To Release Twitter Handset

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 3, 2009

It was only a matter of time… Let's face it, as a whole, the world is quick to adopt a trend, run with it, and then leave it for dead. First it was Myspace then Facebook. Now the world is Twitter-obsessed and to that end mobile phone maker INQ Mobile plans to launch a Twitter phone in time...

GM's bad ad

in Sox First, on June 2, 2009

...ide, and 40 per cent of its US dealer network. That's a complex process, slashing its operating costs so that GM's break even point will be lowered by 40%. That's to ensure it can be profi... ...s came from its refusal to make cleaner cars, the environmental imagery is hard to take. What's more, the ad makes it sound so simple when in fact this is going to be a long, difficult and complic...

Palm Pre has Captured Wireless Carriers' Attention

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 1, 2009

Business users and smartphone fans alike are anxiously counting down the days until Palm's Pre hits the market. In a surprising move, the Pre will launch on June 6 for $200 exclusively for Sprint. As expected, the remaining domestic carriers have their sights set on the Pre as well. Earli...

Saving Money also Comes by Eating Healthy

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 30, 2009

...od choices. Children need to be taught to eat right, too. Better eating for them may reduce health costs, too, in the future and will help you save money on groceries and in the long run. By cutting ...

The Time is Now...

in Bizinformer, on May 29, 2009

... business in a down economy, but according to Tim (Berry), this is actually the best time to do it. Costs are lower, you can get better talent for less, and people are a lot more receptive to entrepre... ...y the best time to do it. Costs are lower, you can get better talent for less, and people are a lot more receptive to entrepreneurs because of the fragile state of things. And don't tell anyone, b...

Kinoma Introduces World’s First Mobile Social Media Browser

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 29, 2009

...s leading, touch-optimized media experience to provide a social media experience that's faster, more fun and more connected. In addition to media playback, Kinoma Play now offers the ability to ...

Buy Food in Bulk and Save Money

in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 28, 2009

...n bulk is another great way to save money. Buying food in a larger volume often enables you to cut costs over the long run because most stores give a volume discount. You should be aware, however, t... ...r measurement is used) for the smaller sizes and for the larger sizes. Some stores actually charge more - knowing that people will think they are getting a better deal. Saving money will require that...

Nokia Announces 6600i - Slimmest Camera phone to Date

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 27, 2009

Nokia, the world's leading handset maker, has announced the 6600i Slide, its smallest 5.0-megapixel equipped slider to date. The company said that tucked within the handset's brushed steel shell is an upgraded 5.0-megapixel camera with a dual LED flash. It features a hidden external...

Batteries Get Stimulus Grants

in IfEnergy, on May 27, 2009

...ates for the money are required to prove they already have the funds to cover half of their project costs. Winners will be announced in July and receive their allotments in September. There are other ...

LG Glance Coming Soon To Verizon

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 25, 2009

While the slim candy bar-style handset may not be the first form factor that comes to mind for business use, but apparently that isn't slowing Verizon down any. The company is set to launch an all-new candy bar from LG next month aimed at business users known as the Glance VX7100. The han...

Sony to reduce the number of suppliers to half

in Supplychainer, on May 23, 2009

... , he talks about the recent plans of Sony, giant Japanese electronics company, to cut supply chain costs. According to Kenji, the tech giant has about 2,500 suppliers, but will reduce that number t...

Samsung's Affordable T349 Comes To T-Mobile

in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 22, 2009

T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier, has launched the Samsung T349, a slim messaging phone with a 20-key, partial QWERTY keypad and XT9 enhanced predictive text for faster text messaging. Multiple messaging options include email, instant message, picture messaging, vide...

Easier imports to AWS

in The CIO Weblog, on May 22, 2009

...mpany server farm, a process that takes about ten seconds instead of ten weeks and avoids bandwidth costs on both ends. Someone once said to never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full o... ...to any company that has a large dataset it wishes to store or process in AWS, but the enterprise is more likely to have larger datasets in the first place, and also comprises an underserved market for...

How low will interest rates go? Who knows?

in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 22, 2009

...oan typically isn't free. Borrowers can expect to pay anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000 in closing costs. Borrowers should also remember that a lower interest rate may not always bring as much savin...

Peak oil and lifestyles

in Sox First, on May 22, 2009

...arns that peak oil is likely to transform our lives. "Eventually, he says, the transportation costs of importing products from far-off countries will erase other advantages, such as low-cost lab... ...labour. It will become, he argues, 'the largest barrier to global trade'. This will lead to more dense communities, less driving, and a reliance on what we produce locally. World trade will re...