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Nokia N97 Review
in The Smart PDA, on July 10, 2009
There was a time when Nokia devices such as the N95 ruled the Smartphone market. However with the arrival of smart touchscreen devices like the iPhone, HTC Diamond, HTC Magic, HTC Dream & Palm Pre, Nokia failed to cope up with the competition. Therefore it decided to launch its new touchscre...
Introducing the ROKR ZN50
in The Smart PDA, on July 8, 2009
The Motorola ROKR ZN50 is certainly not the most exciting device in the market but nevertheless it is a stylish device with some reasonable features. Judging from the specs, it is evident that the ZN50 is not meant for high-end users but rather it is targeted for users who would like to own a st...
Daimler SP250 Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Sidney Gets a Treat
in Classical Drives, on July 3, 2009
Walking down Sidney BC's main street recently on a fine sunny day, I spotted a Daimler SP250, known as a "Daimler Dart" until Chrysler threatened legal action. Although SP250s are scarce I remember them primarily because a fellow sports car club member raced one in the same Ontario ...
Are you ready for a mortgage loan?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 1, 2009
For many people, owning a home is still the embodiment of the American dream. (I guess they don't know yet about clogged gutters, weeding and broken water heaters.) The desire to own something, to call something yours, is a strong one.
Of course, the American dream has taken a bit of a hit thes...
Palm Pre Playstation Emulator coming soon
in The Smart PDA, on July 1, 2009
Good news for Palm Pre users as ZodTTD, the hacking team behind the various gaming emulators for the iPhone is now working on a PlayStation emulator for the Palm Pre. According to ZodTTD, the emulator works well with the Pre's physcial QWERTY Keyboard and provides a richer gaming experience ...
Is plain vanilla the right goal?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 30, 2009
As part of his efforts to protect consumers, and keep the country from suffering another wave of foreclosures, Pres. Barack Obama has called for the creation of a new consumer protection agency. The agency would have dominion over mortgage lenders. And as part of their new rules, mortgage lende...
Have a look at the solar concept tent
in The RFID Weblog, on June 27, 2009
If you are planning camping in the mountains then have a look at the concept solar tent from Orange. This solar tent seeks inspiration from flexible photovoltaics covered in semi photovoltaic fabric. It is woven in conventional threads and coated solar threads for forming solar shell which ad...
Classic Car Auctions Going Cyberspace
in Classical Drives, on June 26, 2009
It had to happen eventually: Classic cars being auctioned on the Internet by professionals. And who better to do it than Canada's RM Auctions , widely regarded as the best in the business. "We're thinking outside the auction block," said Dan Spendick, Consignment Specialist, RM...
Can Wind Power Make a Profit?
in IfEnergy, on June 23, 2009
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Forbes took a look at that question this month.
Forbes looks at one specific example... A windmill doesn't make economic sense, even though this poor entrepreneur is gouged 19 cents per kilowatt-hour from his utility. A 121-foot, 100-kilowatt turbine from Northern Power runs $...
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...
Western Digital My Book Studio Edition is 4TB Worth of Peace
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 10, 2009
Speaking for someone who has a few computers and has had substantial data loss on everyone, 4TB (yes Terabytes) of data storage does not sound like overkill. I could run Time Machine for years on that sucker, and never lose anything. At the end of last semester, there was massive water damage i...
Apple 公布 iPhone 3G S 和 iPhone OS 3.0
in Wangtam, on June 9, 2009
在刚刚结束的 WWDC 2009 开幕演讲上，Apple 全球营销高级副总裁 Phil Schiller 发布了第三代 iPhone 手机，名字就叫做iPhone 3G S。其中，字母"S"代表了 Speed 速度。顾名思义，Apple 这一次将注意力放在了提升系统性能方面。
iPhone 3G S的外观设计和上一代产品iPhone 3G完全相同，整机、屏幕尺寸没有进行任何修改，重量从133g略微增加到135g。而在内部，iPhone 3G S对硬件配置进行了全面升级。根据苹果在发布会上的说法，iPhone 3G S启动短信应用程序的速度是iPhone 3G的2.1...
It's Not Called a Sunroof for Nothing
in Classical Drives, on June 8, 2009
Summer, for those of us who live up north, is special. It raises hopes for the future, gets us outdoors, even encourages a change of wardrobe. It's also the beginning of the sunroof season. Thus I'm about to have a hole cut into my 2003 Focus ZX5 so that a pop-up sunroof can be fitted. Am...
Napster Turns 10
in P2P File Sharing, on June 3, 2009
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Ten years ago this week, college student Shawn Fanning released the first version of Napster — and the music industry has never been the same.
"Without the original Napster, we'd be far behind where we are now," writes Technologizer's Ed Oswald . "...
Xbox Project Natal Makes You Get Up and Move
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 2, 2009
The one thing I liked about the Wii is that my son had to stand up to play it effectively; it was hard to be lazy and play it. Microsoft has taken the whole "motion sensitive" and movement thing to a whole new level with Project Natal. Microsoft announced the new video peripheral for t...
GM's bad ad
in Sox First, on June 2, 2009
It's hard to go past the chutzpah of General Motors' latest ad, posted on YouTube and Facebook, shortly after it filed for bankruptcy. You can watch it courtesy of AdvertisingAge . With images of wind turbines, public transport and butterflies, GM proclaims it is a new beginning. "...
微软确认 Zune HD
in Wangtam, on May 27, 2009
微软今天确认了之前的传言，将推出新款 Zune HD。微软 Zune 全球市场主管 Chris Stepheson 在接受采访时表示："该设备是为了与 iPod Touch 相抗衡。
根据微软公布的信息，Zune HD 配备 3.3 英寸的 OLED 触摸屏，支持 multitouch，分辨率为 480x272。Zune HD 中 HD 的意思是指支持 720p 的高清视频。以下为官方新闻稿：
For Immediate Release
May 26, 2009
Microsoft Announces the Expansion of the Zune Entertai...
Economists predict recession ends this year. As if!
in Sox First, on May 27, 2009
So economists are predicting the recession will end this year. They reckon the housing market will bottom out and they don't see the recession lasting longer than the first quarter of 2010. Still, they're hedging their bets, saying the recovery will be slow and painful. It's hard ...
Fernsehen war gestern - heute ist Heimkino mit Twenga
in Kinoplausch, on May 22, 2009
Erinnert sich noch jemand an die Zeit, in der es lediglich zwei TV-Programme gab? Damals hieß Fernsehen noch Fernsehen und die Auswahl an guten Filmen war wahrlich übersichtlich. Schnee von gestern , denn heute erfreuen wir uns an unzähligen Sendern und Kanälen und genießen Heimkino der Ex...
Logan ProxTalker: RFID gives voice to disabled children
in The RFID Weblog, on May 21, 2009
How do you communicate with children suffering from multiple disabilities? Some would say it is a difficult task but not impossible.
Disabled students at the New York Public Schools District in Queens have been able to start communicating effectively, thanks to Logan ProxTalker . Children wh...
Vancouver All British Show Highlight No. 2: The Elegant AC Ace
in Classical Drives, on May 20, 2009
Yes, yes, I know. We're supposed to be totally enraptured by Carroll Shelby's Cobras, unquestionably one of the world's great sports cars. Like the rest of you, I'm in awe, nevertheless I prefer the original AC Ace , the car that gave its chassis, frame, and good looks to the Cob...
RFID technology for treatment of chronic pain
in The RFID Weblog, on May 18, 2009
A day would come when you won't have to depend on pain killers, injections and stimulators for treatment of your chronic pain. This may sound untrue at the moment but it could become a possibility in the near future. MicroTransponder is developing a novel device to take care of your pains...
Classic Motor Racing, Seen From the Driver's Seat
in Classical Drives, on May 14, 2009
I was reluctant to recommend this DVD video series to our visitors. Who but the most dedicated vintage racing fan would want to sit through seven hours of action, mostly shot from the driver's seat? But then I remembered a period, decades ago, when sports car sound effects LPs were popular am...
Cordotz Prove That Little Things Can Make A Big Difference
in The Gadgets Weblog, on May 14, 2009
My desk is a cable nightmare. At any given time, I have at least five devices plugged in, five USB connections flowing, and a few sound and video cables. More than once, I have unplugged the wrong device only to lose data and scream. Cordotz appear simple, but I think they would make a world of ...
A (Plug-In) Star Trek Communicator
in The VoIP Weblog, on May 11, 2009
Star Trek fans can now purchase a $43 replica Communicator (also available here and here ) that can actually be used to place VoIP calls... as long as you're willing to stay connected to your PC via a USB cable.
"It's basically a glorified speakerphone with 21 built-in soun...
Airfare Deals Abound
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 10, 2009
© Hong Kong dear Edward
Perhaps it's the recession. People have stopped flying as much and the airlines are scrambling to fill empty seats and slashing prices to compete with each other. Whatever the reason, World Hum pointed out recently that there are some great deals available at the m...
Microsoft needs LESS focus, not more
in The CIO Weblog, on May 8, 2009
My apologies for two Microsoft posts in a row; yeah, they are starting to bore me too. But CIOs can't afford to ignore the prospects of the 800 pound gorilla in the industry.
There is this meme going around that "Microsoft has lost its focus" and that it is this supposed rece...
Sekt oder Selters - Das Blu-ray 5.1-System HB954PB von LG
in Digitaltivi, on May 5, 2009
Wow, das sieht gut aus: Das Blu-ray 5.1-System HB954PB von lg ist schon ein wenig extravagant. Typische schwarze Hochglanzoptik mit Lautsprechern, die an Sektkelche erinnern. Knapp 1000 (fixed) Euro müssen dafür schon mal hingeblättert werden. Dann aber hat man laut Magnus, LG stellt neues B...
Lost American Marques: Hupmobile
in Classical Drives, on May 1, 2009
To modern ears Hupmobile , as the name of a car, might sound a little odd. Oldsmobile, yes, for Olds has a pleasant ring to it but Hupmobile? Still, that didn't prevent more than a million owners from buying and enjoying these mid-size, middle-class, and often distinctive motor cars until th...
How Sound is Your Business Plan?
in BootStrapMe, on April 27, 2009
I recently reported at BizPlanHacks on some research that shows that business plans don't get start-ups funded by VC's. But what do we care?
A business plan takes on a whole new meaning in the context of a bootstrapped business. PE Hub 's Joanna Glasner rightly points out that the...
How Does Free Mobile TV Sound to You?
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 20, 2009
Of all the various mobile tech news subjects I come on and blog about, it's hard to imagine anything more exciting than announcements like the following. Broadcasters at the nation's capital have decided Washington will be the first U.S. city to get free digital TV for mobile devices.
...
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on April 19, 2009
Adam over at Blogtrepreneur points out the prominent role women play in the bootstrap community and the larger world of entrepreneurs today. He uses suffrage as a point of reference; 90 years ago women couldn't even vote. "You've come a long way, baby." (Hope that doesn't...
Hope, greed, fear and the financial crisis
in Sox First, on April 16, 2009
Interesting piece from Wharton on the psychology behind the financial crisis. It makes the point that the crisis was underpinned by a mix of optimism and delusion, which created the bubble in the first place. And it makes the point that people are now so traumatized that they have become risk...
Atlona Wireless HDMI Adapter Has Great Intentions and Greater Potential
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 16, 2009
I have always thought that wireless USB (WUSB) has fantastic potential. The ability to stream any USB data over the air (including video) is fabulous. There have been some manufactures that have embraced wireless USB; IOGear has some great option, and Panasonic has a LCD monitor with WUSB built...
iPhone media player: Use physical objects to control media playback
in The RFID Weblog, on April 16, 2009
With RFID technology around people are using it in the best possible manner and this can be judged from this very cool implementation out here. A prototype of an iPhone media player has been created which uses physical objects for controlling media playback.
You can experience several iPhone...
Logitech Ultimate Ears 700 Break the Sound Barrier and the Bank
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 15, 2009
logitech has announced a new pair of high-end, audiophile only, quality headphones. The Logitech Ultimate Ears 700 offer noise isolation, superior sound, and a true high-fidelity music experience. Unfortunately, they cost more than my MP3 player.
The Logitech Ultimate Ears 700 do have som...
Samsung S8000 Android Smartphone
in The Smart PDA, on April 14, 2009
samsung has recently announced that it will be launching three Android phones this year and the S8000 is one of them. Judging by the leaked specs and pics, it does look and sound like a cool device.
Here are the rumored details:
Display: Large 3.1 inch AMOLED WVGA with 16M colors
UI: Sams...
Google Phone Book Results (and Privacy on the Web)
in The Search Engine Weblog, on April 13, 2009
Google Inside 's author noticed recently that you can now do a reverse phone book look up straight from the front page of Google. He says he got a hang up call, typed the number into Google's search window, hit enter, and got the name and address of the Phone's owner. Am I the only one ...
Buy This Not That iPod Nano Vs Samsung P3
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 13, 2009
It has been a while for the "Buy This Not That" series, but I am glad it is back. This time, we are putting the Samsung P3 up against the iPod Nano. I have to say, if you are looking for a mid-range personal media player, you should buy the Samsung P3, not the iPod Nano. It offers more...
Prenatal Learning: What you should know
in Next Nine Months, on April 9, 2009
© get directly down
Many parents talk to their developing child in the womb or play music because they recognize the importance of stimulation for the developing child. There is more and more research to support that prenatal learning and stimulation can be very beneficial in the womb, but wha...
Venture Capitalists' Confidence Creeps Back
in Wangtam, on April 8, 2009
• Venture Capitalists' Confidence Creeps Back
• @TwtCop - The Twitter Cop - "To Protect and Serve Twitter"
• Artistic Hub
• Girl Gamer
• Yahoo Returns to Roots with Directory-Like Music Service
• Google's Schmidt To Newspaper Publishers: Don't 'Piss Off' Cons...
Seattle TechExecs CIO Panel Forum
in The CIO Weblog, on April 8, 2009
I left Seattle TechExecs CIO Panel Forum earlier today burning with unanswered questions.
The event was interesting and informative, but I couldn't help but feel that it didn't live up to its potential as not a lot of forum-like activity happened until the very end.
I was perhaps most inte...
Jabra HALO is the Bluetooth Headphone Set For Me
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 8, 2009
I'm telling you, the day that the iPhone 3.0 firmware lands (legally) on my iPhone, I am running out and buying the Jabra HALO wireless headphones. I have had nothing but great luck with the quality and construction of Jabra products, they are sleek and sexy like my iPhone, and I will final...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
© peasap The report does sound a bit technical, but two recently published studies relate allergies to a malfunction of the epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract particularly the nose and eyes. Apparently birch pollen binds to, enters and travels through conjunctival and nasal epithel...
Samsung Soundbar Looks Great but Sounds Better
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 1, 2009
samsung knows how to make compact speaker systems work. I have had two Samsung MP3 players, the K5 and S5, and both feature amazingly small and compact speaker systems that offered really amazing sound complete with virtual surround sound. That is what makes Samsung's latest announcemen...
More People Allergic to Fragrance Ingredient in Soaps
in Allergies, on March 29, 2009
According to a new Swedish study, more people turns out to be allergic to the by-product of a fragrance compound used in soaps and shampoos.
"I would suspect that about 2% of the complete population of Sweden are allergic to air oxidized linalool . That may not sound very much, but it i...
Add some fruit zing to your daily dose of music
in The RFID Weblog, on March 23, 2009
Just imagine what kind of music will be created when fresh strawberries and milk or hot chocolate and fresh cream are mixed together? Still wondering as to what the end result would be? If this is so then continue reading to find out how you can create music using fresh fruits in an ordinary bl...
Global recession: no co-ordination, no end.
in Sox First, on March 20, 2009
There will be no turnaround this year, or next if the latest International Monetary Fund report is anything to go by. The IMF says global GDP has fallen by an unprecedented 5% in the fourth quarter and that we are headed for a global recession with activity now projected to contract by ½ to 1%...
Staying Motivated
in TJ's Weblog, on March 16, 2009
Young Entrepreneur hand some sound tips on Things to avoid if you want to stay motivate in your business venture. Top of the list: Avoid getting a knock back.
You know what that means: Perhaps you've had a day of cold calling and nothing good has come of it. Maybe the contract you had co...
A.I.G. Lists Firms It Paid With Taxpayer Money
in Wangtam, on March 16, 2009
• A.I.G. Lists Firms It Paid With Taxpayer Money
• Email Marketing with Sendn
• FastSoft, Inc.
• BlueStripe Software
• Web Access Management | On Demand | Symplified
• Axxana.com - Taking Data Protection To Another Level
• yourPinPoints.com - send pinpoints
• Arista Networks
• Skyta...
Skype 4.0.0.215 for Windows（含 Protable 版）
in Wangtam, on March 15, 2009
Skype 4.0 上周有了小更新，主要都是一些 Bug 修复。
11.03.2009 Skype 4.0.0.215 for Windows
Revealed: the Mercedes We Never Knew
in Classical Drives, on March 13, 2009
It certainly wasn't the prettiest car to appear at the 2009 Palm Springs Desert Classic but it may have been the most unusual, especially if you think (as I did) that Mercedes-Benz never built a rear-engine sedan. But there it was, a 1935 Mercedes 130 Cabriolet-Limousine (sedan with a foldi...
Apple 发布 iTunes 8.1
in Wangtam, on March 13, 2009
伴随昨天 Apple 发布新款了 iPod shuffle ，iTunes 软件也更新了。最新版本 8.1，主要是性能和速度方面的改进与优化，其他一些改变包括视频等媒体也支持 Genius 功能，相片导入和同步也快了不少，以及转换 CD 音轨可以达到 256Kbps iTunes Plus（AAC）的更清晰格式。
iTunes 8.1 is now faster and more responsive. You will enjoy noticeable improvements when working with large libraries, browsing the iTun...
RFID to Thieves: Just stay away from Saguaros
in The RFID Weblog, on March 13, 2009
I thought it was just impossible to uproot Saguaro Cacti (one of the tallest cactus plants) and tow it away but the act of thieves at the Saguaro National Park proved me wrong. I would say hats off to these guys to have been able to uproot and carry off these gigantic cactus plants which co...
Oh dear Apple, what have you done?
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 12, 2009
Okay, so we understand you like things to "just work", and be lovely and simple, but Apple this time you have gone too far. Removing a screen for the original shuffle was a good idea; you don't really need a screen in the gym, just a load of good tunes to get you pumping, and th...
Rant: iPod Shuffle
in Digital Music - The Future, on March 12, 2009
Okay. So this isn't exactly directly digital music related but I need to let this out somewhere. Apple recently released the new, rather good looking model of the shuffle you see above. It's small, portable, and 4gb; perfect for the gym or just a casual player to drag around with you....
Managing IT costs
in The CIO Weblog, on March 11, 2009
If you haven't seen this Forrester blog post yet, go over and give it a read. No, I'll wait.
Okay. Well, what did you think? Although they didn't put his name on the article (perhaps you're supposed to recognize him by the picture), I found out yesterday it was authored by Marc Ce...
Genf 2009: Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce
in Das AutoWeblog, on March 10, 2009
Trotz allgemeiner Krisenstimmung muss man auf Supersportwagen auch nicht verzichten. Lamborghini zeigte auf dem Genfer Autosalon seinen neuesten "Stier im Stall" - den Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, ein 670 PS-Ungetüm mit 13 Zylindern und 6,5 Litern Hubraum. In 3,2 Sekunden von 0 auf 100...
Thanko MP3 2 Makes My Heart Beat Faster
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 10, 2009
Let me start by saying that I don't work out nearly enough, but when I do, music is a must. I have tried running with my iPhone, and I was afraid that it would get me mugged or that I would drop it. I have tried an iPod Shuffle, but the stupid ear buds fall out of my head as I try not to die...
Whither the call center?
in The CIO Weblog, on March 9, 2009
There's no question that the economic crisis creates an environment with the potential, or even likelihood, of great upheaval for the outsourcing market. You can find all perspectives on just what that upheaval might look like; Satyam's troubles play out one scenario, the image of slightly...
Cydia Releases Paid Apps and I Un-Jailbreak My iPhone
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 9, 2009
© Nadine Staniforth
Not only does every cell phone manufacturer seem to have an application store in the pipeline, but even the Jailbreak Community has gotten in on the action. The Cydia Store, developed by Jay Freeman, of both Cydia and Winterboard fame, has officially begun the selling of...
Our Favorite Volvo Takes to the Road in Palm Springs
in Classical Drives, on March 9, 2009
Classic cars in museums may be impressive but seeing them on the road, complete with vintage sound effects, is a real treat. That's one very good reason why the organisers of the 2009 Palm Springs Desert Classic decided to include a tour on the day preceding the Concours. And that's whe...
The key themes in the supply chain of tomorrow
in Supplychainer, on March 8, 2009
According to a Deloitte paper published recently, the one size fits all approaches of the past doesn't satisfy the needs of today's and tomorrow's supply chain.
Some of the factors which in Deloitt's point of view are making a paradigm shift include (they are U.S. centric):
...
Palm Springs Concours Begins With a Blast
in Classical Drives, on March 6, 2009
The lady next to me screamed and grabbed my arm. Men gasped, women fainted (well, almost). We were part of a crowd attending the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance pre-show gala at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Beautiful people, beautifully dressed, being treated to specialty foods from reno...
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7（含 Portable 版本）
in Wangtam, on March 5, 2009
今天 Mozilla 发布了 Firefox 3.0.7 更新版，修复了之前旧版中的 8 个安全漏洞，其中 6 个威胁级别为"危急"。
主要更新 包括：
• Fixed several security issues .
• Fixed several stability issues.
• Official releases for the Estonian, Kannada, and Telugu languages are now available.
• Items in the "File" menu show as inac...
Always Innovating Innovates Tablet Computing
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 3, 2009
There are those out there (Apple, I am talking to you) that have not taken tablet computers seriously. The Touch Book, by Always Innovating, proves that there is at least one person who has realized the benefit of tablet computing for education, presenting, and portable media playing. The table...
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Is a Fine Music Player
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 2, 2009
True Story... I canceled two XM subscriptions this week. First, I wasn't happy with the rate hike, and then I was not happy with the going out of business death scream that XM/Sirus seems to be doing. Instead, I have been using an iPhone and FM transmitter. The system is not perfect, but i...
EXIT //Policy of Truth
in Feschsamma, on February 26, 2009
Morgen Abend ist es soweit- die EXIT 2009 findet statt und die Designer, die in den letzten Tagen wie aufgestochene Hühner /Hähne durch die Uni düsten präsentieren ihre Kollektionen. Spannend wirds ab derm 2. Teil der Exit, denn das Beste, das Abschlusssemester, kommt zum Schluss. Als Student...
Ricoh CX1 is not your average point and shoot...
in Digital Shot, on February 25, 2009
Okay, I think it's generally accepted now, even by us DSLR freaks, that lugging about a big hefty camera for just the normal social events just isn't practical. Of course, we still want a good camera to take some shots with, which is why as of late, many manufactures are bringing out ve...
