Unbelievable! Verizon is charging Dial-up customers to connect to local ISP
Verizon Communications Inc. can charge per-minute fees for calls to local numbers that dial-up users need to connect to the Internet - in much the same way that they charge for long-distance or other calls." So, Verizon can charge non-Verizon Internet users a fee to make LOCAL CALLS - Even if their own Internet service is unavailable. Now that Lamecastic!
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
BetaNews | Google to IE Users: Try Firefox
BetaNews | Google to IE Users: Try Firefox: "Google on Wednesday rolled out the first third-party advertisement on its traditionally spartan homepage -- a link to download Firefox with the Google Toolbar. The promotion appears underneath Google's search box and is currently visible only to Internet Explorer users.
The search engine's ties to Firefox are nothing new; the company has hired a number of the browser's developers and has begun paying affiliates $1 for each user they get to install Firefox with Google Toolbar. The Mozilla corporation behind Firefox also makes most of its revenues from a search partnership with Google"
The search engine's ties to Firefox are nothing new; the company has hired a number of the browser's developers and has begun paying affiliates $1 for each user they get to install Firefox with Google Toolbar. The Mozilla corporation behind Firefox also makes most of its revenues from a search partnership with Google"
Slashdot | Apple's All-Seeing Screen
Slashdot | Apple's All-Seeing Screen
Based on a recent patent we may be seeing a new kind of display coming from the Apple store in the near future, one that can capture images as well as display them. From the article: "The clever idea is to insert thousands of microscopic image sensors in-between the liquid crystal display cells in the screen. Each sensor captures its own small image, but software stitches these together to create a single, larger picture.
Based on a recent patent we may be seeing a new kind of display coming from the Apple store in the near future, one that can capture images as well as display them. From the article: "The clever idea is to insert thousands of microscopic image sensors in-between the liquid crystal display cells in the screen. Each sensor captures its own small image, but software stitches these together to create a single, larger picture.
Slyck News - Sk-hype It Up For Digital Music
“Skype's inherently social network will enable more sales than iTunes,” Phil Wolff bravely asserts.
Wolff is a leading VoIP observer and writer for the Skype Journal, a website dedicated to “independent news, views and support” for Skype.
Community spirit has always been important for online music. When Roxio launched Napster 2.0, they said that it could never be a success unless they could capture the atmosphere of the original Napster community.
Wolff is a leading VoIP observer and writer for the Skype Journal, a website dedicated to “independent news, views and support” for Skype.
Community spirit has always been important for online music. When Roxio launched Napster 2.0, they said that it could never be a success unless they could capture the atmosphere of the original Napster community.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Coming soon: Cars that get 100 miles per gallon | CNET News.com
Coming soon: Cars that get 100 miles per gallon | CNET News.com
Several small companies are working on ways to convert standard hybrid cars into plug-in hybrids that use even less gasoline and reportedly get up to 100 miles per gallon.
Initial costs are still high, but do-it-yourself kits, solar power and attention from big-name automakers could make plug-in hybrids much more affordable.
New TiVo boxes let users record two shows at once | CNET News.com
New TiVo boxes let users record two shows at once | CNET News.com
TiVo said on Tuesday it will start to sell digital video recorders with dual tuners that allow users to record two television programs simultaneously.
The new feature can help TiVo boxes compete against generic recorders provided by cable and satellite television operators, which are often distributed for free with a cable TV subscription and have dual tuners.
TiVo said on Tuesday it will start to sell digital video recorders with dual tuners that allow users to record two television programs simultaneously.
The new feature can help TiVo boxes compete against generic recorders provided by cable and satellite television operators, which are often distributed for free with a cable TV subscription and have dual tuners.
Seagate boosts drives to 750GB | CNET News.com
Seagate boosts drives to 750GB | CNET News.com
Seagate has pushed one step closer to the terabyte hard drive with a new 3.5-inch drive that holds up to 750 gigabytes.
The Scotts Valley, Calif.-based company has started to ship its Barracuda 7200.10 line of hard drives to computer manufacturers. The drive features platters that store data in vertical columns, which allow more information to be stored in a given space on the hard-drive platter.
Seagate has pushed one step closer to the terabyte hard drive with a new 3.5-inch drive that holds up to 750 gigabytes.
The Scotts Valley, Calif.-based company has started to ship its Barracuda 7200.10 line of hard drives to computer manufacturers. The drive features platters that store data in vertical columns, which allow more information to be stored in a given space on the hard-drive platter.
Dvorak on Internet Explorer: The Great Microsoft Blunder
Dvorak on Internet Explorer: The Great Microsoft Blunder
Microsoft should pull the browser out of the OS and discontinue all IE development immediately. It should then bless the Mozilla.org folks with a cash endowment and take an investment stake in Opera, to influence the future direction of browser technology from the outside in."
Microsoft should pull the browser out of the OS and discontinue all IE development immediately. It should then bless the Mozilla.org folks with a cash endowment and take an investment stake in Opera, to influence the future direction of browser technology from the outside in."
Monday, April 24, 2006
RIAA sues the dead. Now Thats Lamecastic!
RIAA sues the dead.
Perhaps granny was dishing out illicit mp3s prior to her demise. "Our evidence gathering and our subsequent legal actions all were initiated weeks and even months ago," said RIAA spokesman Jonathan Lamy. "We will now, of course, obviously dismiss this case.
Perhaps granny was dishing out illicit mp3s prior to her demise. "Our evidence gathering and our subsequent legal actions all were initiated weeks and even months ago," said RIAA spokesman Jonathan Lamy. "We will now, of course, obviously dismiss this case.
Apple debuts 17-inch MacBook Pro | CNET News.com
Apple debuts 17-inch MacBook Pro | CNET News.com
MacBook Pro, which was announced in January and features Intel's Duo dual-core chip, is currently available with a 15-inch screen. The new notebooks will begin shipping next week, Apple said in a statement.
Google Maps Gets Huge Satellite Data Update from Google Earth
Google Maps Gets Huge Satellite Data Update from Google Earth
Last Friday Google synchronized the Google Maps data with satellite and aerial photos from the Google Earth database. Now all the recent changes in Google Earth are available to Maps users. Here is the most comprehensive list of the changes
Last Friday Google synchronized the Google Maps data with satellite and aerial photos from the Google Earth database. Now all the recent changes in Google Earth are available to Maps users. Here is the most comprehensive list of the changes
Intel Core Duo 3.4Ghz beats P4 overclocked to 7.2Ghz!
Intel Core Duo 3.4Ghz beats P4 overclocked to 7.2Ghz!
First overclocking results with an Intel Duo Core T2600 clocked to 3.4Ghz runs faster than the current world record holder P4 670 at 7.2Ghz with less than halve the CPU cycles!
First overclocking results with an Intel Duo Core T2600 clocked to 3.4Ghz runs faster than the current world record holder P4 670 at 7.2Ghz with less than halve the CPU cycles!
Friday, April 21, 2006
7.7 Earthquake Hits Russia
7.7 Earthquake Hits Russia
Russian news agencies said in the coastal village Tilichiki structures and buildings, including a school, a hospital and a local airport, had been partially or wholly destroyed, along with municipal electric and heating systems. The agencies said some injuries had been reported.
Russian news agencies said in the coastal village Tilichiki structures and buildings, including a school, a hospital and a local airport, had been partially or wholly destroyed, along with municipal electric and heating systems. The agencies said some injuries had been reported.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
The Pirate Bay - NEW Legal Threats! (piratebay.org)
The Pirate Bay - NEW Legal Threats! (piratebay.org)
Check out the newest legal threats to The Pirate Bay from Linotype and Prophecy House
Its about time. It seem like it been ages since the pirate bay updated this. These Legal Threats is one the funniest thing on the interweb today. Are they planning to do an Ajax version of their Legal Threats page. It would automatically update dramatically every time when a new threat is email to them with an auto genorated response will be sent back out to Evil Lawyers.
Check out the newest legal threats to The Pirate Bay from Linotype and Prophecy House
Its about time. It seem like it been ages since the pirate bay updated this. These Legal Threats is one the funniest thing on the interweb today. Are they planning to do an Ajax version of their Legal Threats page. It would automatically update dramatically every time when a new threat is email to them with an auto genorated response will be sent back out to Evil Lawyers.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Don't even think of touching that Dial. Because We won't let you!
New Scientist Tech - Breaking News - Invention: The TV-advert enforcer
If a new idea from Philips catches on, the company may not be very popular with TV viewers. The company's labs in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has been cooking up a way to stop people changing channels to avoid adverts or fast forwarding through ads they have recorded along with their target programme.
The secret, according to a new patent filing, is to take advantage of Multimedia Home Platform - the technology behind interactive television in many countries around the world. MHP software now comes built into most modern digital TV receivers and recorders. It looks for digital flags buried in a broadcast, and displays messages on screen that let the viewer call up extra features, such as additional footage or information about a programmeTV's Flexible Future - CBS News
TV's Flexible Future - CBS News
(CBS) In the orange light of the clean room at the Universal Display Corporation, scientists are working on technology that would make Buck Rogers smile, reports CBS News Correspondent Jim Axelrod.
"As you can see it's quite flexible," says Anna Chwang, senior scientist, as she displays a paper thin film with images running across it.
It uses something called "OLEDs" (organic light emitting devices), a thin film of chemicals, 1/10,000 of an inch thick, that turns an electronic signal into a picture, much like a television does.
 Prototype of flexible display screen that is unfurled and then rolled back up into the cylinder case. (CBS) |
"As you can see it's quite flexible," says Anna Chwang, senior scientist, as she displays a paper thin film with images running across it.
It uses something called "OLEDs" (organic light emitting devices), a thin film of chemicals, 1/10,000 of an inch thick, that turns an electronic signal into a picture, much like a television does.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
TechCrunch » Yahoo Testing New Home Page Layout
TechCrunch » Yahoo Testing New Home Page Layout: "Yahoo is testing a new home page design with some of its users, and Steven Cohen grabbed screen shots.
There are a few differences but as far as I can tell this is a purely cosmetic makeover. The new site is cleaner and groups key resources on the left - things like email, My Yahoo and other Yahoo services and content."
There are a few differences but as far as I can tell this is a purely cosmetic makeover. The new site is cleaner and groups key resources on the left - things like email, My Yahoo and other Yahoo services and content."
Monday, April 17, 2006
CNET to Distribute Video-on-Demand on TV
CNET to Distribute Video-on-Demand on TV
The new video-on-demand (VOD) deal will make available how-to instructional videos, news and other topics on cable provider Cox Communications' VOD offering, on TiVo boxes and to TVN Entertainment, which distributes programming to other cable operators. Programming will first be available in June; CNET plans to create a similar offering for its own Web site some time in the second half of the year. Gillespie said he expects to get CNET TV on all of the major multiple-systems operators (MSO), or cable providers.
Each program will run about 15 minutes in length, and will contain :15 commercials before and after video runs. A shorter spot is more proportional to the length of the on-demand video. "Our experience is that when you run longer than a :15 online, we get a violent reaction from our viewers," said GillespieSunday, April 16, 2006
Gigapxl: San Francisco/Bay Bridge at Night
Gigapxl: San Francisco/Bay Bridge at Night
Double exposing in this fashion allows one to preserve a host of architectural detail which otherwise would be lost in the shadows. Below are a closer city view and detail within the city, as well as a zoom of the bridge with a close up of the far right tower.
Double exposing in this fashion allows one to preserve a host of architectural detail which otherwise would be lost in the shadows. Below are a closer city view and detail within the city, as well as a zoom of the bridge with a close up of the far right tower.
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Blue Hippo Scam Alert! The $2000+ low end desktop computer.
Blue Hippo Scam Alert! The $2000+ low end desktop computer.
RAW DEAL! Worst computer deal in the history of scams. They are selling a $300 desktop computer for $2200. They are scamming the public by making it look like an easy payment plan. If the overall price wasn't bad enough, they don't even take on any risk, as they won't ship the computer until you've spent more than $600! Help expose this scam!
Since the Avarage of G4, MTV, E! Viewer is right in line of Blue Hippo Target Demographics, What you expect. Of course their business practices is a real scam!
RAW DEAL! Worst computer deal in the history of scams. They are selling a $300 desktop computer for $2200. They are scamming the public by making it look like an easy payment plan. If the overall price wasn't bad enough, they don't even take on any risk, as they won't ship the computer until you've spent more than $600! Help expose this scam!
Since the Avarage of G4, MTV, E! Viewer is right in line of Blue Hippo Target Demographics, What you expect. Of course their business practices is a real scam!
Slashdot | Video Tape Recorder Unveiled 50 Years Ago
Slashdot | Video Tape Recorder Unveiled 50 Years Ago
50 years ago Ampex unveiled the first video tape recorder. TV Technology has an excellent story about the surprise launch of the video tape recorder, impacting almost every aspect of business, entertainment, and family life as we know it today. The enabler of the entire modern entertainment industry, the video tape recorder was was designed by only six men, Charles Ginsburg, Charles Anderson, Ray Dolby, Shelby Henderson, Alex Maxey, and Fred Pfost.
50 years ago Ampex unveiled the first video tape recorder. TV Technology has an excellent story about the surprise launch of the video tape recorder, impacting almost every aspect of business, entertainment, and family life as we know it today. The enabler of the entire modern entertainment industry, the video tape recorder was was designed by only six men, Charles Ginsburg, Charles Anderson, Ray Dolby, Shelby Henderson, Alex Maxey, and Fred Pfost.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Fox will put TV reruns on the Internet | CNET News.com
Fox will put TV reruns on the Internet | CNET News.com
News Corp.'s Fox network has signed a six-year agreement with its 187 affiliated stations that will let it show reruns of its television programs on the Internet, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Thursday.
News Corp.'s Fox network has signed a six-year agreement with its 187 affiliated stations that will let it show reruns of its television programs on the Internet, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Thursday.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Firefox 1.5.0.2 released
Firefox 1.5.0.2 released
irefox 1.5.0.2 provides native support for Macintosh with Intel Core processors, and stability and security enhancements that are part of our ongoing program to provide a safe Internet experience for our customers. We recommend that all users upgrade to this latest version.
Ok no one say this anymore. But wOOt for the FF1.5.0.2 so there.
irefox 1.5.0.2 provides native support for Macintosh with Intel Core processors, and stability and security enhancements that are part of our ongoing program to provide a safe Internet experience for our customers. We recommend that all users upgrade to this latest version.
Ok no one say this anymore. But wOOt for the FF1.5.0.2 so there.
AMD Profits at Intel's Expense - Los Angeles Times
AMD Profits at Intel's Expense - Los Angeles Times
Continuing its assault on archrival Intel Corp., computer chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. said Wednesday that it had swung to a profit in the first quarter on higher sales.
AMD's net income of $184.5 million, or 38 cents a share, in the period ended March 26 marked the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company's best quarterly performance in more than five years as its processors won market share away from Intel, the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer.
Continuing its assault on archrival Intel Corp., computer chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. said Wednesday that it had swung to a profit in the first quarter on higher sales.
AMD's net income of $184.5 million, or 38 cents a share, in the period ended March 26 marked the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company's best quarterly performance in more than five years as its processors won market share away from Intel, the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Google Calendar Is Launching Tonight
Google Calendar Is Launching Tonight
It Live.
It looks like Google Calender could be launching tonight! The official Google Calendar logo was found on Google's servers and calendar.google.com redirects to the actual CL2 login screen now.
It Live.
It looks like Google Calender could be launching tonight! The official Google Calendar logo was found on Google's servers and calendar.google.com redirects to the actual CL2 login screen now.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Webby Awards hit ripe old age of 10 | CNET News.com
Webby Awards hit ripe old age of 10 | CNET News.com
The awards--which have seen the Internet rise, fall and rise again with the birth of
Awards will be granted in 65 categories, including activism, banking and bill paying, celebrity/fan, humor, personal Web site, science and more.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Large Chunk of Ice Smashes into Oakland
Large Chunk of Ice Smashes into Oakland
A chunk of ice dropped out of the sky and left a huge hole in the ground this weekend at Oakland's Bushrod Park in California, and not even astronomy experts know where it came from.
A chunk of ice dropped out of the sky and left a huge hole in the ground this weekend at Oakland's Bushrod Park in California, and not even astronomy experts know where it came from.
Slashdot | Tech Workers in Higher Demand
Slashdot | Tech Workers in Higher Demand
CNN has a story on an employment consulting firm report showing job cuts in the tech sector are down 40 percent." From the article: "Despite the inevitable job-cutting that typically follows mergers, the job market picture for the nation's tech workers is definitely improving. Many job seekers in high-demand fields such as storage systems administration and information security are probably finding themselves in the driver's seat when it comes to negotiating employment terms
CNN has a story on an employment consulting firm report showing job cuts in the tech sector are down 40 percent." From the article: "Despite the inevitable job-cutting that typically follows mergers, the job market picture for the nation's tech workers is definitely improving. Many job seekers in high-demand fields such as storage systems administration and information security are probably finding themselves in the driver's seat when it comes to negotiating employment terms
I just sign as sioxmoux Noonan for Second Life
But their Registration page does not work in FF or Opera. I had to use IE 7. :( to get it to work properly. It too bad Second Life minimum System Requirements an 2004 > Graphic card to work with this program. I not going to run out fry's today to buy $100.00 nVidia GeForce FX 5600, GeForce 6600,OR ATI Radeon 9600, X600. so I will be able to enter Second Life. My Compaq v2000z has x200 Radeon ati on board graphic. But If Second Life won't run to this figuration. Second Life just lost another potential customer.
It only a matter to time when a new Internet start up is going to release a mmorpg base om ajax that only System Requirements are A Broadband Connection to the net and modern web browser ie Firefox, Opera, ie7 or safari! This will make these other mmorpg services like there.com, Second Life history.Friday, April 07, 2006
Slashdot | AT&T Forwarding All Internet Traffic to NSA?
Slashdot | AT&T Forwarding All Internet Traffic to NSA?
SpamDailyNews is reporting that the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a brief that claims AT&T has been forwarding internet traffic directly into the hands of the NSA. The brief was filed under seal (a procedure that allows only the judge and the litigants to view the document) in order to give the court time to review the information. From the article: 'More than just threatening individuals' privacy, AT&T's apparent choice to give the government secret, direct access to millions of ordinary Americans' Internet communications is a threat to the Constitution itself. We are asking the Court to put a stop to it now.'"
SpamDailyNews is reporting that the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a brief that claims AT&T has been forwarding internet traffic directly into the hands of the NSA. The brief was filed under seal (a procedure that allows only the judge and the litigants to view the document) in order to give the court time to review the information. From the article: 'More than just threatening individuals' privacy, AT&T's apparent choice to give the government secret, direct access to millions of ordinary Americans' Internet communications is a threat to the Constitution itself. We are asking the Court to put a stop to it now.'"
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Missing Link of Evolution Found; Intelligent Design Be Damned
Missing Link of Evolution Found; Intelligent Design Be Damned
Scientists have made one of the most important fossil finds in history: a missing link between fish and land animals, showing how creatures first walked out of the water and on to dry land. As such, it will be a blow to proponents of intelligent design.
Scientists have made one of the most important fossil finds in history: a missing link between fish and land animals, showing how creatures first walked out of the water and on to dry land. As such, it will be a blow to proponents of intelligent design.
Honda to add Google Earth to cars
Honda to add Google Earth to cars
Honda will soon add Google Earth to its navigation systems in Japan. This seems to be part of a growing trend. In February Google and Volkswagen announced they had partnered with nVidia to bring 3-dimensional Google Maps to car navigation systems.
Honda will soon add Google Earth to its navigation systems in Japan. This seems to be part of a growing trend. In February Google and Volkswagen announced they had partnered with nVidia to bring 3-dimensional Google Maps to car navigation systems.
Apple: Windows on a Mac is here | CNET News.com
Apple: Windows on a Mac is here | CNET News.com
Apple Computer said on Wednesday that it has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that enables Microsoft Windows XP to run natively on Intel-based Macs.
The software, which will be included in Mac OS X 10.5, called Leopard, is available for download on Apple's Web site. Apple will also preview Boot Camp in August at its Worldwide Developers Conference, the company said.
Apple Computer said on Wednesday that it has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that enables Microsoft Windows XP to run natively on Intel-based Macs.
The software, which will be included in Mac OS X 10.5, called Leopard, is available for download on Apple's Web site. Apple will also preview Boot Camp in August at its Worldwide Developers Conference, the company said.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Super Mario Bros. 1 won - WITHOUT getting a SINGLE COIN
Super Mario Bros. 1 won - WITHOUT getting a SINGLE COIN
SMB 1 without collecting one gold coin. Sounds simple at first, until you release that many times the coins are placed directly in the path of tricky jumps - and "hidden" blocks always have coins in them. Amazing!
SMB 1 without collecting one gold coin. Sounds simple at first, until you release that many times the coins are placed directly in the path of tricky jumps - and "hidden" blocks always have coins in them. Amazing!
Slashdot | Microsoft Says Recovery From Malware Becoming Impossible
Slashdot | Microsoft Says Recovery From Malware Becoming Impossible
eWeek Story about Microsoft's assertion that PCs may no longer be able to recover from the most aggressive Malware. From the article: "[Danseglio] cited a recent instance where an unnamed branch of the U.S. government struggled with malware infestations on more than 2,000 client machines. 'In that case, it was so severe that trying to recover was meaningless. They did not have an automated process to wipe and rebuild the systems, so it became a burden. They had to design a process real fast,'."
eWeek Story about Microsoft's assertion that PCs may no longer be able to recover from the most aggressive Malware. From the article: "[Danseglio] cited a recent instance where an unnamed branch of the U.S. government struggled with malware infestations on more than 2,000 client machines. 'In that case, it was so severe that trying to recover was meaningless. They did not have an automated process to wipe and rebuild the systems, so it became a burden. They had to design a process real fast,'."
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Google April Fool Joke for 2006 Google Romance
Google Romance
When you think about it, love is just another search problem. And we’ve thought about it. A lot. Google Romance™ is our solution.
Google Romance is a place where you can post all types of romantic information and, using our Soulmate Search™, get back search results that could, in theory, include the love of your life. Then we'll send you both on a Contextual DateTM, which we'll pay for while delivering to you relevant ads that we and our advertising partners think will help produce the dating results you're looking for.
With Google Romance, you can:
‘Simpsons’ movie revealed in trailer - MORE MOVIE NEWS AND FEATURES - MSNBC.com
‘Simpsons’ movie revealed in trailer - MORE MOVIE NEWS AND FEATURES - MSNBC.com
Homer Simpson hit the big screen on Friday in a short teaser trailer announcing “The Simpsons” movie.
The “Simpsons” teaser debuted prior to the opening of 20th Century Fox’s latest animated film “Ice Age: The Meltdown.” The clip announces Fox’s July 27, 2007 release date for “The Simpsons” movie.
The animated 25-second clip opens on a giant superhero S. “Leaping his way onto the silver screen,” intones a narrator, “the greatest hero in American history!” Cut to Homer Simpson sitting on his couch in his tighty whities. “I forgot what I was supposed to say,” he says. The narrator continues, “ ’The Simpsons Movie,’ coming to the screen, July 27, 2007.” “Uh, uh,” says Homer, “we better get started.”
Homer Simpson hit the big screen on Friday in a short teaser trailer announcing “The Simpsons” movie.
The “Simpsons” teaser debuted prior to the opening of 20th Century Fox’s latest animated film “Ice Age: The Meltdown.” The clip announces Fox’s July 27, 2007 release date for “The Simpsons” movie.
The animated 25-second clip opens on a giant superhero S. “Leaping his way onto the silver screen,” intones a narrator, “the greatest hero in American history!” Cut to Homer Simpson sitting on his couch in his tighty whities. “I forgot what I was supposed to say,” he says. The narrator continues, “ ’The Simpsons Movie,’ coming to the screen, July 27, 2007.” “Uh, uh,” says Homer, “we better get started.”
AMD finally breaks the 3GHz barrier
AMD finally breaks the 3GHz barrier
AMD IS DESPERATELY trying to rebound against the impressive Intel Conroe demo shown at IDF, weeks back. While we know that Woodcrest is on target for a Q4 introduction as well, things are heating up in the processing arena.
AMD IS DESPERATELY trying to rebound against the impressive Intel Conroe demo shown at IDF, weeks back. While we know that Woodcrest is on target for a Q4 introduction as well, things are heating up in the processing arena.
AMD will use its 65 nanometre party in Prague next week to talk about the progress company is making with production ramp of its Fab 36, but at the same time, the company will introduce its fastest clocked production CPU. Yes, AMD is finally introducing a 3GHz part, breaking a "record" set by the infamous Athlon 64 FX-57, a 2.8GHz clocked part released back in 2005.
Friday, March 31, 2006
p2pnet.net - the original daily p2p and digital media news site
p2pnet.net - the original daily p2p and digital media news site
The Big Four Organized Music cartel faces what may be yet another serious setback: a possible new trend ---
The Big Four Organized Music cartel faces what may be yet another serious setback: a possible new trend ---
--- Victims banding together.
Two John Does, one from the Southwest and the other from New York, have teamed up to fight the RIAA in Warner v Does 1-149.
Comcast, Time Warner back Cablevision DVR plan | CNET News.com
Comcast, Time Warner back Cablevision DVR plan | CNET News.com
Comcast and Time Warner Cable on Thursday threw their support behind fellow cable operator Cablevision's plan to offer a digital video recording service that can replace DVR boxes.
The proposed new service will allow cable TV subscribers to record programs on Cablevision Systems' network servers, doing away with the need for digital video recorder boxes made by companies like TiVo and Cisco Systems' Scientific-Atlanta.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Slashdot | Google Accused of Bio-piracy
Slashdot | Google Accused of Bio-piracy
ZDNet is reporting that Google has been accused of being the 'biggest threat to genetic privacy' this year for its plan to create a searchable database of genetic information. From the article: 'Google was presented with an award as part of the Captain Hook Awards for Biopiracy in Curitiba, Brazil, this week. The organisers allege that Google's collaboration with genomic research institute J. Craig Venter to create a searchable online database of all the genes on the planet is a clear example of biopiracy.'
ZDNet is reporting that Google has been accused of being the 'biggest threat to genetic privacy' this year for its plan to create a searchable database of genetic information. From the article: 'Google was presented with an award as part of the Captain Hook Awards for Biopiracy in Curitiba, Brazil, this week. The organisers allege that Google's collaboration with genomic research institute J. Craig Venter to create a searchable online database of all the genes on the planet is a clear example of biopiracy.'
Snag an NEC HD DVD drive for just $120 - Engadget
Snag an NEC HD DVD drive for just $120 - Engadget
If you've been waiting to get your hands on one of NEC's HD-DVD HR-1100A internal HD DVD drives, now's your chance. A seller on CDFreaks is offering one of the drives, which reads HD DVD discs at 2x, for a mere $120.
If you've been waiting to get your hands on one of NEC's HD-DVD HR-1100A internal HD DVD drives, now's your chance. A seller on CDFreaks is offering one of the drives, which reads HD DVD discs at 2x, for a mere $120.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Slashdot | Revolution Horsepower Revealed
Slashdot | Revolution Horsepower Revealed
IGN.com unveiled leaked specs for Nintendo's upcoming Revolution console today. The system really is about twice as powerful as a GameCube and a far cry from the Xbox 360 and PS3. Of course, the focus is on the innovative controller and the affordable price.
IGN.com unveiled leaked specs for Nintendo's upcoming Revolution console today. The system really is about twice as powerful as a GameCube and a far cry from the Xbox 360 and PS3. Of course, the focus is on the innovative controller and the affordable price.
Slashdot | Ballmer Babies Banned From iPods and Google
Slashdot | Ballmer Babies Banned From iPods and Google
In a recent Fortune interview with Steve Ballmer, the newer kinder Microsoft CEO is not only ready to take on the videogaming, search, music download and mobile markets - but he's also laying down the law in his own house. Steve says that his kids are not allowed to use Google or have an iPod."
In a recent Fortune interview with Steve Ballmer, the newer kinder Microsoft CEO is not only ready to take on the videogaming, search, music download and mobile markets - but he's also laying down the law in his own house. Steve says that his kids are not allowed to use Google or have an iPod."
Apple celebrates 30 years | CNET News.com
Apple celebrates 30 years | CNET News.com
In the 1970s, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were going door-to-door at the UC Berkeley dorms selling "blue boxes"--electronic devices that tricked the telephone network into allowing free long-distance phone calls.
Luckily for the technology world, the duo cleaned up its act and started making computers.
In the 1970s, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were going door-to-door at the UC Berkeley dorms selling "blue boxes"--electronic devices that tricked the telephone network into allowing free long-distance phone calls.
Luckily for the technology world, the duo cleaned up its act and started making computers.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Google experiments with map ads | CNET News.com
Google experiments with map ads | CNET News.com
Google is adding graphical advertisements to maps on its local search site, foreshadowing the use of its pop-up balloons for various types of information and activities, an analyst said Monday.
Greg Sterling, managing editor at The Kelsey Group, said Google representatives told him several weeks ago that the company plans to let businesses add advertisements and logos to the mapping balloons that appear on Google Local
Google is adding graphical advertisements to maps on its local search site, foreshadowing the use of its pop-up balloons for various types of information and activities, an analyst said Monday.
Greg Sterling, managing editor at The Kelsey Group, said Google representatives told him several weeks ago that the company plans to let businesses add advertisements and logos to the mapping balloons that appear on Google Local
Friday, March 24, 2006
Slashdot | 60% Of Windows Vista Code To Be Rewritten
Slashdot | 60% Of Windows Vista Code To Be Rewritten
Up to 60% of the code in the new consumer version of Microsoft new Vista operating system is set to be rewritten as the Company "scrambles" to fix internal problems, according to this report. In an effort to meet a deadline of the 2007 CES show in Las Vegas Microsoft has pulled programmers from the highly succesful Xbox team to help resolve many problems associated with entertainment and media centre functionality inside the OS. Much more at the link."
Up to 60% of the code in the new consumer version of Microsoft new Vista operating system is set to be rewritten as the Company "scrambles" to fix internal problems, according to this report. In an effort to meet a deadline of the 2007 CES show in Las Vegas Microsoft has pulled programmers from the highly succesful Xbox team to help resolve many problems associated with entertainment and media centre functionality inside the OS. Much more at the link."
10,000 Clerics Can't Be Wrong
10,000 Clerics Can't Be Wrong
Remember how the intelligent design community got the signatures of 500 scientists that doubt Darwin's theory of evolution? Well a coalition of scientists has struck back with a document signed by 10,000 clerics that defend evolution. Take that!
Remember how the intelligent design community got the signatures of 500 scientists that doubt Darwin's theory of evolution? Well a coalition of scientists has struck back with a document signed by 10,000 clerics that defend evolution. Take that!
BT targets broadband hogs | The Register
BT targets broadband hogs | The Register
BT is pulling the plug on around 4,000 broadband hogs because of "excessive usage". The giant telco reckons these punters - who make up less than 0.2 per cent of the firm's 2.3m broadband users - are consistently hoovering up more 100 gig each a month.
Letters have already been sent to those fingered by BT with the telco insisting that the overwhelming majority of its users are unaffected by this move. It seems that these "exceptionally heavy users are in consistent breach of BT's fair usage policy and have failed to respond to requests to contact BT to discuss the matter.
Now that Lamcastic!Thursday, March 23, 2006
Slashdot | Apple MacBook Pro 'Fastest Windows XP Notebook'?
Slashdot | Apple MacBook Pro 'Fastest Windows XP Notebook'?
The Register has a great opening line in a recent article, "Want the fastest Windows XP Core Duo notebook? Then buy a Mac. According to benchmarks carried out by website GearLog, Apple's MacBook Pro running Windows XP is a better Adobe Photoshop rig than any other Core Duo laptop on the market." GearLog ran the same tests that were run by PC Magazine with the Mac coming out on top
The Register has a great opening line in a recent article, "Want the fastest Windows XP Core Duo notebook? Then buy a Mac. According to benchmarks carried out by website GearLog, Apple's MacBook Pro running Windows XP is a better Adobe Photoshop rig than any other Core Duo laptop on the market." GearLog ran the same tests that were run by PC Magazine with the Mac coming out on top
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Slashdot | Intel Launches New Pentium Extreme Edition 965
Slashdot | Intel Launches New Pentium Extreme Edition 965
Although Intel is hard at work readying their next-gen Conroe core for a proposed 2H '06 release, it seems engineers at the company are still improving upon the existing 65nm Presler core. This review of the brand-new 3.73GHz Pentium Extreme Edition 965 dual-core processor shows that the CPU is based on a new stepping of the Presler core that runs cooler and overclocks higher than older chips, while consuming a bit less power as well."
Although Intel is hard at work readying their next-gen Conroe core for a proposed 2H '06 release, it seems engineers at the company are still improving upon the existing 65nm Presler core. This review of the brand-new 3.73GHz Pentium Extreme Edition 965 dual-core processor shows that the CPU is based on a new stepping of the Presler core that runs cooler and overclocks higher than older chips, while consuming a bit less power as well."
Slashdot | IE7 Separated from Windows Explorer
Slashdot | IE7 Separated from Windows Explorer
Security experts warned Microsoft 10 years ago that putting IE as a component of Windows Explorer was a bad idea, looks like Microsoft finally decided to listen to the advice. According to a short write up in Business Week, Microsoft has decided that when IE7 comes out with Vista it will no longer be a component of Windows Explorer and will be able to replace IE6 even on XP machines."
Security experts warned Microsoft 10 years ago that putting IE as a component of Windows Explorer was a bad idea, looks like Microsoft finally decided to listen to the advice. According to a short write up in Business Week, Microsoft has decided that when IE7 comes out with Vista it will no longer be a component of Windows Explorer and will be able to replace IE6 even on XP machines."
Yahoo Employees not Happy about Tom Cruise's Visit
Yahoo Employees not Happy about Tom Cruise's Visit
Yahoo's decision to invite Tom Cruise to speak today at company headquarters has generated some snide comments among employees, some of which are being aired in the blogosphere. The responses seem to highlight resentment among some in the rank and file toward the general perception that the company is trying to go Hollywood
Yahoo's decision to invite Tom Cruise to speak today at company headquarters has generated some snide comments among employees, some of which are being aired in the blogosphere. The responses seem to highlight resentment among some in the rank and file toward the general perception that the company is trying to go Hollywood
Monday, March 20, 2006
Simpsons Renewed For 2 Seasons
The Simpsons Channel | Your Source For Simpsons News
Fox Broadcasting Company has ordered two additional seasons of The Simpsons and one additional season of King of the Hill. This will take The Simpsons, created by executive producer Matt Groening, through 19 seasons in 2007-2008. Mike Judge's King of the Hill is picked up for its 11th season.
Having debuted on Jan. 14, 1990, The Simpsons reigns as the longest-running animated series in history and the longest-running primetime series currently on television. The Simpsons is a cultural institution and will celebrate a milestone 400 episodes in May 2007.
Fox Broadcasting Company has ordered two additional seasons of The Simpsons and one additional season of King of the Hill. This will take The Simpsons, created by executive producer Matt Groening, through 19 seasons in 2007-2008. Mike Judge's King of the Hill is picked up for its 11th season.
Having debuted on Jan. 14, 1990, The Simpsons reigns as the longest-running animated series in history and the longest-running primetime series currently on television. The Simpsons is a cultural institution and will celebrate a milestone 400 episodes in May 2007.
Carbon nanotube TV trials on horizon | CNET News.com
Carbon nanotube TV trials on horizon | CNET News.com
Applied Nanotech has signed a letter of intent to enter negotiations for a trial on carbon nanotube TVs with Da Ling, a Taiwanese contract manufacturer.
Under the proposed terms, Da Ling will invest $10 million on a pilot manufacturing facility to make carbon nanotube TVs based on Applied's technology. In these TVs, nanotubes shoot electrons at a screen to create a picture. Functionally, they are similar to traditional CRT (cathode-ray tube) televisions, which still provide the best picture, but are slim, like LCD (liquid crystal display) televisions.
Applied Nanotech has signed a letter of intent to enter negotiations for a trial on carbon nanotube TVs with Da Ling, a Taiwanese contract manufacturer.
Under the proposed terms, Da Ling will invest $10 million on a pilot manufacturing facility to make carbon nanotube TVs based on Applied's technology. In these TVs, nanotubes shoot electrons at a screen to create a picture. Functionally, they are similar to traditional CRT (cathode-ray tube) televisions, which still provide the best picture, but are slim, like LCD (liquid crystal display) televisions.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
The Simpsons Channel | Your Source For Simpsons News
The Simpsons Channel | Your Source For Simpsons News
Following on from our report two months ago regarding four direct-to-dvd Futurama movies being greenlit, Billy West has now unofficially confirmed that these have been put on the backberner in favour of 26 brand new episodes, meaning that Futurama as we know may well be back in business the same way Family Guy was revived last year.
Following on from our report two months ago regarding four direct-to-dvd Futurama movies being greenlit, Billy West has now unofficially confirmed that these have been put on the backberner in favour of 26 brand new episodes, meaning that Futurama as we know may well be back in business the same way Family Guy was revived last year.
'South Park'-Scientology Battle Rages On
'South Park'-Scientology Battle Rages On
"South Park" has declared war on Scientology. Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of the animated satire, are digging in against the celebrity-endorsed religion after a controversial episode mocking outspoken Scientologist tom cruise.
Who's Need Scientology when there New Wave. Any Religion required you to pay to pray is out right scam period.
"South Park" has declared war on Scientology. Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of the animated satire, are digging in against the celebrity-endorsed religion after a controversial episode mocking outspoken Scientologist tom cruise.
Who's Need Scientology when there New Wave. Any Religion required you to pay to pray is out right scam period.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Google Wins!
Google Wins!
Google will not have to hand over any user's search queries to the government. That's what a federal judge ruled today when he decided to drastically limit a subpoena issued to Google by the Department of Justice.
Google - 1
Government - 0
Google will not have to hand over any user's search queries to the government. That's what a federal judge ruled today when he decided to drastically limit a subpoena issued to Google by the Department of Justice.
Google - 1
Government - 0
Slashdot | Point and Click Cracking
Slashdot | Point and Click Cracking
"Washingtonpost.com is running a story about a number of botnets and keylogger operations being controlled by Web-sites with point-and-click type front-end software interfaces. The sites mentioned in the story look like fairly slick PHP pages designed to sort through password data from keylog victims and update infected computers with new code or instructions. From the story: 'The hacking software also features automated tools that allow the fraudsters to make minute adjustments or sweeping changes to their networks of hacked PCs. With the click of a mouse or a drag on a pull-down menu, users can add or delete files on infected computers.'
"Washingtonpost.com is running a story about a number of botnets and keylogger operations being controlled by Web-sites with point-and-click type front-end software interfaces. The sites mentioned in the story look like fairly slick PHP pages designed to sort through password data from keylog victims and update infected computers with new code or instructions. From the story: 'The hacking software also features automated tools that allow the fraudsters to make minute adjustments or sweeping changes to their networks of hacked PCs. With the click of a mouse or a drag on a pull-down menu, users can add or delete files on infected computers.'
Wozniak shuts down Wheels of Zeus | CNET News.com
Wozniak shuts down Wheels of Zeus | CNET News.com
Formed in 2002, WoZ hoped to bring to market a compact, somewhat inexpensive GPS system for consumers. It also dabbled in RFID. Motorola took out a license with WoZ, but it is unclear whether Motorola, or any other company, ever used any WoZ technology in a product..
Formed in 2002, WoZ hoped to bring to market a compact, somewhat inexpensive GPS system for consumers. It also dabbled in RFID. Motorola took out a license with WoZ, but it is unclear whether Motorola, or any other company, ever used any WoZ technology in a product..
Senators renew call for .xxx domains | CNET News.com
Senators renew call for .xxx domains | CNET News.com
Controversial plans to create an Internet red-light district would be revived under a new U.S. Senate proposal.
The bill suggests, but does not require, that .xxx serve as the domain name ending. Any commercial Internet site or online service that "has as its principal or primary business the making available of material that is harmful to minors" would be required to move its site to that domain. Failure to comply with those requirements would result in civil penalties as determined by the Commerce Department
Controversial plans to create an Internet red-light district would be revived under a new U.S. Senate proposal.
The bill suggests, but does not require, that .xxx serve as the domain name ending. Any commercial Internet site or online service that "has as its principal or primary business the making available of material that is harmful to minors" would be required to move its site to that domain. Failure to comply with those requirements would result in civil penalties as determined by the Commerce Department
Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals | CNET News.com
Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals | CNET News.com
What's new:
Windows Vista, the long-awaited successor to XP due later this year, is being designed by Microsoft to shut the door on spyware.
Bottom line:
Some analysts believe that could be the final nail in the coffin for companies that specialize in anti-spyware products.
What's new:
Windows Vista, the long-awaited successor to XP due later this year, is being designed by Microsoft to shut the door on spyware.
Bottom line:
Some analysts believe that could be the final nail in the coffin for companies that specialize in anti-spyware products.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Awesome XUL Apps
Awesome XUL Apps
These only work in gecko browsers (mozilla/firefox/camino) but they are incredible display of what XUL can do
These only work in gecko browsers (mozilla/firefox/camino) but they are incredible display of what XUL can do
The real reason that no-one listens to current day music anymore.
The real reason that no-one listens to current day music anymore.
Ever gone into the mall and noticed that the music blasting out of all the pop-culture stores is never recent? That's because no-one listens to current music, good or bad, these days, and here's why.
And Music and Broadcaster Industries think Terrestrial HD Radio will save the day, by playing the same old same old Commercial shit on these new IBOC Audio HD channels. They better thinks again.
Ever gone into the mall and noticed that the music blasting out of all the pop-culture stores is never recent? That's because no-one listens to current music, good or bad, these days, and here's why.
And Music and Broadcaster Industries think Terrestrial HD Radio will save the day, by playing the same old same old Commercial shit on these new IBOC Audio HD channels. They better thinks again.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Roomba takes Frogger to the asphalt jungle | CNET News.com
Roomba takes Frogger to the asphalt jungle | CNET News.com AUSTIN, Texas--It's almost two in the morning and I'm standing in the middle of Austin's Sixth Street, hoping that I'm not going to get hit by a car.
On the other hand, I am hoping--as are 15 or so other people standing nearby--that one of the cars that keep rushing by will crush the tricked-out Roomba robot vacuum cleaner that Make Magazine associate editor Phillip Torrone and Eyebeam R&D fellow Limor Fried are sending back and forth across the street and through traffic.
Scanning in geek history | CNET News.com
Scanning in geek history | CNET News.com
Whether people see it as geek history or just junk, he now wants to share his stash with the world.
A computer administrator from Boston, Scott began posting photos from his extensive collection of software and hardware ads, circa 1970s-1980s, at Digitize.textfiles.com last week. Maybe Mac fans can't recall what that Apple II they considered so cutting-edge back in the mid-1980s looked like. Perhaps video-game aficionados forgot that Atari once pinned dreams of dominating the PC market on the now long-forgotten 1450 XLD computer.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Google Maps Mania: Google Map of Europa, icy moon of Jupiter
Google Maps Mania: Google Map of Europa, icy moon of Jupiter
Peter Pesti is the chap that created the NASA world-at-night Google Map. He had this to say when he saw my Google Mars post yesterday:
Hmm, Google Mars?! This is a call for tango! :) So here is Europa, the icy moon of Jupiter,another possible place for life in the Solar System:http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~pesti/europa/This is based on a 1.0 km/pixel (0.62 mi/pixel) resolution NASA image of Europa (Galileo and Voyager 1 & 2 data).
Peter Pesti is the chap that created the NASA world-at-night Google Map. He had this to say when he saw my Google Mars post yesterday:
Hmm, Google Mars?! This is a call for tango! :) So here is Europa, the icy moon of Jupiter,another possible place for life in the Solar System:http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~pesti/europa/This is based on a 1.0 km/pixel (0.62 mi/pixel) resolution NASA image of Europa (Galileo and Voyager 1 & 2 data).
It's 'Official': Windows Vista to Launch in November!
It's 'Official': Windows Vista to Launch in November!
From the "Official Microsoft Connections" event blog we now have an official month for the Vista launch.... November come on down!
From the "Official Microsoft Connections" event blog we now have an official month for the Vista launch.... November come on down!
Slashdot | A Look at IPTV
Slashdot | A Look at IPTV
Ars Technica has posted an introduction to IPTV, which is the TV programming technology AT&T (and formerly BellSouth) will be using to provide TV service over its next-gen optical network. The article covers how IPTV works and how AT&T and other providers will be able to provide more interactive services once their networks are up and running."
Ars Technica has posted an introduction to IPTV, which is the TV programming technology AT&T (and formerly BellSouth) will be using to provide TV service over its next-gen optical network. The article covers how IPTV works and how AT&T and other providers will be able to provide more interactive services once their networks are up and running."
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Google Launches "Google Mars"
Google Launches "Google Mars"
Google has just launched a new service called "Google Mars" that lets you browse the martian land just as you would with Google Maps
Google has just launched a new service called "Google Mars" that lets you browse the martian land just as you would with Google Maps
Slashdot | Symantec Rethinks Firefox vs IE Vulnerabilities
Slashdot | Symantec Rethinks Firefox vs IE Vulnerabilities
Last September security software vendor Symantec issued a report claiming IE had fewer critical flaws than Firefox and thus was more secure. Well, it seem they have now rethought that position. 'How we did it before wasn't a fair comparison,' said Oliver Friedrichs, the senior manager of Symantec's security response group. 'It wasn't an apples to apples comparison.' The key was vendor acknowledged critical vulnerabilities. Thus, if Microsoft (or the Mozilla Foundation) didn't agree it was critical, then it didn't get counted.
Last September security software vendor Symantec issued a report claiming IE had fewer critical flaws than Firefox and thus was more secure. Well, it seem they have now rethought that position. 'How we did it before wasn't a fair comparison,' said Oliver Friedrichs, the senior manager of Symantec's security response group. 'It wasn't an apples to apples comparison.' The key was vendor acknowledged critical vulnerabilities. Thus, if Microsoft (or the Mozilla Foundation) didn't agree it was critical, then it didn't get counted.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Slashdot | ISP Fined $5000 For Hate Content
Slashdot | ISP Fined $5000 For Hate Content
"In a precedent-setting ruling, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has fined a hosting company for carrying 'objectionable content'. The material in question was White Supremacist postings. From the article: 'The ruling sends a very strong message that Internet servers, if they are aware there is hate content and don't take timely action to remove it, can be held liable,' said the Ottawa lawyer who filed the complaint in February 2002. The individual posters were fined thousands as well."
"In a precedent-setting ruling, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has fined a hosting company for carrying 'objectionable content'. The material in question was White Supremacist postings. From the article: 'The ruling sends a very strong message that Internet servers, if they are aware there is hate content and don't take timely action to remove it, can be held liable,' said the Ottawa lawyer who filed the complaint in February 2002. The individual posters were fined thousands as well."
20 Islamic inventors/inventions that changed the world
20 Islamic inventors/inventions that changed the world
From coffee to cheques and the three-course meal, the Muslim world has given us many innovations that we take for granted in daily life
From coffee to cheques and the three-course meal, the Muslim world has given us many innovations that we take for granted in daily life
Worst Web Design Techniques Featured on Web Pages That Suck in 2005
Worst Web Design Techniques Featured on Web Pages That Suck in 2005
Here are the "winners" of the "Razzies for the Web.
Here are the "winners" of the "Razzies for the Web.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Google buys Web word-processing technology | CNET News.com
Google buys Web word-processing technology | CNET News.com
Showing that it's more than a little interested in enabling people to handle office tasks over the Internet, Google said Thursday that it has acquired Upstartle, maker of a Web-based word processor called Writely.
The acquisition was noted on both Writely's main Web site and on a blog run by co-founder Claudia Carpenter.
Showing that it's more than a little interested in enabling people to handle office tasks over the Internet, Google said Thursday that it has acquired Upstartle, maker of a Web-based word processor called Writely.
The acquisition was noted on both Writely's main Web site and on a blog run by co-founder Claudia Carpenter.
Amazon considers DVD download service | CNET News.com
Amazon considers DVD download service | CNET News.com
Amazon.com is in talks with three Hollywood studios about starting a service that would allow consumers to download movies and TV shows for a fee and burn them onto DVDs, according to three people briefed on the discussions.
Amazon.com is in talks with three Hollywood studios about starting a service that would allow consumers to download movies and TV shows for a fee and burn them onto DVDs, according to three people briefed on the discussions.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Comcast to up speeds to 16Mbit down / 1Mbit up
Comcast to up speeds to 16Mbit down / 1Mbit up
According to a post on Broadbandreports.com, Comcast has begun to rollout speed increases for its gold package to 16Mbit down / 1Mbit up. Finally!
I Recently switch to Comcast for my net access for this very reason. ATT in my area won't roll out fiber to the home for another two years as earliest. (its Ironic fact I currently live in the heart of Silicon Valley and NO IPTV thru ATT) I just only wished comcast would offer 5mbits up instead of just one.
According to a post on Broadbandreports.com, Comcast has begun to rollout speed increases for its gold package to 16Mbit down / 1Mbit up. Finally!
I Recently switch to Comcast for my net access for this very reason. ATT in my area won't roll out fiber to the home for another two years as earliest. (its Ironic fact I currently live in the heart of Silicon Valley and NO IPTV thru ATT) I just only wished comcast would offer 5mbits up instead of just one.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Pacman LED rims for Bicycles
Using LEDs and a "persistence of vision" technique, ladyada has created an animated Pac-Man scene on the spokes of his bicycle. (Using the LED sign illusion technology; Pacman going for a ghost is displayed on a bicycle's wheels)
Pacman LED rims for Bicycles
Pacman LED rims for Bicycles
MAME Running on an iPod
MAME Running on an iPod
The link shows pictures of pac man on a nano. This is all done via iPod Linux.
The link shows pictures of pac man on a nano. This is all done via iPod Linux.
Monday, March 06, 2006
Build Your Linux on Demand with Your Web Browser - OSNews.com
Build Your Linux on Demand with Your Web Browser - OSNews.com: "Euronode released a web site which allows users to build pre-configured Debian GNU/Linux servers, tailor-made for their exact needs. Users can follow a simple web-based wizard to choose services (web, mail, database, samba, etc.), and options. Once done, the web site will generate a bootable .iso image, with all configuration and server parameters already set up."
NASA to Return to Moon
NASA to Return to Moon
The US space agency NASA is preparing to return to the moon, 40 years after astronaut Neil Armstrong first left human footprints there. But this time, they plan to build a lunar space station.
The US space agency NASA is preparing to return to the moon, 40 years after astronaut Neil Armstrong first left human footprints there. But this time, they plan to build a lunar space station.
World's Fastest Internet
World's Fastest Internet
In article in today's (6th March) Times describes the roll-out of a 2GB/s broadband service.
In article in today's (6th March) Times describes the roll-out of a 2GB/s broadband service.
Toronto to become wireless hotspot
Toronto to become wireless hotspot
Toronto Hydro Corp. will announce Tuesday that it plans to turn Canada's largest city into one giant wireless hotspot, directly challenging the country's major mobile phone carriers for a chunk of the $8 billion a year wireless market.
Toronto Hydro Corp. will announce Tuesday that it plans to turn Canada's largest city into one giant wireless hotspot, directly challenging the country's major mobile phone carriers for a chunk of the $8 billion a year wireless market.
Mozilla made $72 million from Firefox
Mozilla made $72 million from Firefox
Last year Mozilla made $72 million from Firefox, The money comes from the Google Search box on the top right, when you search using that box and you click on Google ads on the results page Firefox gets about 80%.
Last year Mozilla made $72 million from Firefox, The money comes from the Google Search box on the top right, when you search using that box and you click on Google ads on the results page Firefox gets about 80%.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
broadband » News » Bandwidth Vampires - If you buy a Wi-Fi router, learn to secure it
broadband » News » Bandwidth Vampires - If you buy a Wi-Fi router, learn to secure it
A Los Angeles couple couldn't figure out why their Wi-Fi connection suddenly seemed so sluggish, begins a story in the NY Times. "I didn’t know whether to blame it on the Santa Ana winds or what,” says Christine Brodeur, CEO of Socket Media, a marketing and public relations agency. Mrs. Brodeur was apparently unaware she should secure her hotspot, and neighbors had been drinking from her broadband well.
A Los Angeles couple couldn't figure out why their Wi-Fi connection suddenly seemed so sluggish, begins a story in the NY Times. "I didn’t know whether to blame it on the Santa Ana winds or what,” says Christine Brodeur, CEO of Socket Media, a marketing and public relations agency. Mrs. Brodeur was apparently unaware she should secure her hotspot, and neighbors had been drinking from her broadband well.
broadband » News » AT&T to Acquire BellSouth - $65 billion deal could be announced as early as Monday
broadband » News » AT&T to Acquire BellSouth - $65 billion deal could be announced as early as Monday
Telecom giant AT&T is in negotiations to acquire BellSouth, The New York Times (Registration Required) obtained this information from several individuals who remain nameless at this time. Rumors indicate that the two companies could announce a deal as early as Monday. AT&T is expected to pay about $65 billion for BellSouth, the country's third largest phone company, which operates in a nine-state region in the Southeast. The combined company would have more than $125 billion in sales, 70 million local-line phone customers and nearly 10 million broadband subscribers.
Telecom giant AT&T is in negotiations to acquire BellSouth, The New York Times (Registration Required) obtained this information from several individuals who remain nameless at this time. Rumors indicate that the two companies could announce a deal as early as Monday. AT&T is expected to pay about $65 billion for BellSouth, the country's third largest phone company, which operates in a nine-state region in the Southeast. The combined company would have more than $125 billion in sales, 70 million local-line phone customers and nearly 10 million broadband subscribers.
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Old Apple Brochure created by Simpsons creator Matt Groening
Old Apple Brochure created by Simpsons creator Matt Groening
This was created well before the simpsons. It features characters from Groening's Life is Hell comic strip.
This was created well before the simpsons. It features characters from Groening's Life is Hell comic strip.
Isohunt, TorrentBox, and other P2P sites to form coalition to fight MPAA
Isohunt, TorrentBox, and other P2P sites to form coalition to fight MPAA
Is you've probably heard, the MPAA has dished a new set of lawsuits against the filesharing sites Isohunt.com and TorrentBox.com, but these powerhouse P2P communities aren't taking it lying down. "Have they ever learned from the VCR or Napster? When will corporations stop fighting technology and learn to embrace it to benefit all of us?"
Is you've probably heard, the MPAA has dished a new set of lawsuits against the filesharing sites Isohunt.com and TorrentBox.com, but these powerhouse P2P communities aren't taking it lying down. "Have they ever learned from the VCR or Napster? When will corporations stop fighting technology and learn to embrace it to benefit all of us?"
Friday, March 03, 2006
The Simpsons Channel | Your Source For Simpsons News
The Simpsons Channel | Your Source For Simpsons News: "The creators of The Simpsons have refilmed the show's opening titles using real actors, and you can be among the first to watch the hilarious titles, filmed over 18 months in Britain,
Firefox gets 150million downloads!
Firefox gets 150million downloads!
Firefox has now achieved 150 million downloads. It keeps growing, and growing, and growing....
Firefox has now achieved 150 million downloads. It keeps growing, and growing, and growing....
Notebook Fuel Cell is ready
Notebook Fuel Cell is ready
A production-ready fuel cell insert for notebooks will be at CeBIT next week.
A production-ready fuel cell insert for notebooks will be at CeBIT next week.
RIAA Wants 30% of Sirius Revenues for Royalties!
RIAA Wants 30% of Sirius Revenues for Royalties!
f the parties can't come to an agreement by June 30, 2006, they'll enter into arbitration.
f the parties can't come to an agreement by June 30, 2006, they'll enter into arbitration.
Strike three for Intel | CNET News.com
Strike three for Intel | CNET News.com
Intel warned on Friday that its revenue for the first quarter would come in at between $8.7 billion and $9.1 billion, roughly $500 million lower than estimates the company issued in January. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based chipmaker cited a weak market and a "slight" market share loss.
Analysts generally agree about the market, but are putting more emphasis on the loss of share. Some have pointed to the momentum shown by Advanced Micro Devices, which has been far more aggressive over the past 18 months. The rival chipmaker has been strengthening its ties to PC makers, most prominently with Hewlett-Packard, and keeping prices low.
CrackBerry saved | CNET News.com
CrackBerry saved | CNET News.com: "The CrackBerry saga appears to be over.
Research In Motion and NTP have agreed to settle the patent dispute over the CrackBerry device for $612.5 million, the companies announced in a press release on Friday. Under the agreement, RIM will receive a license to NTP's patents going forward, they said.
Click here for a PDF of the judge's dimissial order. Click here for a PDF of the judge's order releasing the funds from escrow."
Research In Motion and NTP have agreed to settle the patent dispute over the CrackBerry device for $612.5 million, the companies announced in a press release on Friday. Under the agreement, RIM will receive a license to NTP's patents going forward, they said.
Click here for a PDF of the judge's dimissial order. Click here for a PDF of the judge's order releasing the funds from escrow."
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Topic list: And Now The award for the worst Minigame goes to desert bus by sega - Leoville Town Square
Topic list: And Now The award for the worst Minigame goes to desert bus by sega - Leoville Town Square
Desert Bus: There is no scenery or even other cars on the road, just plain desert, for 8 hours. Oh, and your bus veers to the right just slightly, so it’s impossible to just tape down a button and go do something else. Rumor has it that if you make it to Vegas, you score one point.
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Desert Bus: There is no scenery or even other cars on the road, just plain desert, for 8 hours. Oh, and your bus veers to the right just slightly, so it’s impossible to just tape down a button and go do something else. Rumor has it that if you make it to Vegas, you score one point.
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?s=...
More People Realizing That Copy Protection Is Just Bad
More People Realizing That Copy Protection Is Just Bad
It seems that a growing number of people are recognizing that, despite everything the entertainment industry says, copy protection simply doesn't make any sense. Not from a consumer standpoint and not from a business standpoint.
It seems that a growing number of people are recognizing that, despite everything the entertainment industry says, copy protection simply doesn't make any sense. Not from a consumer standpoint and not from a business standpoint.
Opening up the Intel Mac Mini
Opening up the Intel Mac Mini
Macworld cracks open a new Intel-based Mac mini. The internals are an extremely tight fit and guess what - the RAM slots are no longer easily accessible. Looks like you'll have to buy one fully stocked from the beginning
Macworld cracks open a new Intel-based Mac mini. The internals are an extremely tight fit and guess what - the RAM slots are no longer easily accessible. Looks like you'll have to buy one fully stocked from the beginning
Senator To AT&T: You Don't Own The Net
Senator To AT&T: You Don't Own The Net
AT&T, Verizon and other telcos have been warning that they're going to demand money from Google and other sites if those sites want adequate bandwidth. But now a senator is proposing to ban the practice, and is standing up to the telcos, who are acting more like a cybermafia than legitimate businesses.
AT&T, Verizon and other telcos have been warning that they're going to demand money from Google and other sites if those sites want adequate bandwidth. But now a senator is proposing to ban the practice, and is standing up to the telcos, who are acting more like a cybermafia than legitimate businesses.
Google Is Reportedly Switching to AMD - Los Angeles Times
Google Is Reportedly Switching to AMD - Los Angeles Times
Google Inc. is switching its servers to run on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. chips instead of those made by Intel Corp., according to a Morgan Stanley report.
Google, which has more than 200,000 servers, has started to buy Advanced Micro's Opteron processors with almost all new purchases, Morgan Stanley analyst Mark Edelstone said. He raised his earnings estimates for Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Advanced Micro.
"Most of Google's near-term server purchases will use AMD's Opteron for the first time," Edelstone said. Google "will help AMD to enjoy a significant sequential increase in their server business in the first quarter."
Winning Google as a customer may help Advanced Micro beat analysts' estimates this quarter, San Francisco-based Edelstone wrote.
Google Inc. is switching its servers to run on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. chips instead of those made by Intel Corp., according to a Morgan Stanley report.
Google, which has more than 200,000 servers, has started to buy Advanced Micro's Opteron processors with almost all new purchases, Morgan Stanley analyst Mark Edelstone said. He raised his earnings estimates for Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Advanced Micro.
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Winning Google as a customer may help Advanced Micro beat analysts' estimates this quarter, San Francisco-based Edelstone wrote.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Need your PC fixed? Get ready to pay up | CNET News.com
Need your PC fixed? Get ready to pay up | CNET News.com
Technology is a wonderful thing, when it works. Just as cars run reliably but lawn mowers never start, many people wonder why humans are capable of creating amazing technology but can't make PCs that average people can understand.
As a result, demand for PC support services is booming even as retailers and PC vendors pare down their standard warranties. Fed up with pleasant but unsatisfying support answers, PC users are increasingly willing to pay for support from those companies. Third-party PC support is becoming big business, with Best Buy aggressively promoting the services of the Geek Squad and vendors like Dell jumping to provide their own touch
Technology is a wonderful thing, when it works. Just as cars run reliably but lawn mowers never start, many people wonder why humans are capable of creating amazing technology but can't make PCs that average people can understand.
As a result, demand for PC support services is booming even as retailers and PC vendors pare down their standard warranties. Fed up with pleasant but unsatisfying support answers, PC users are increasingly willing to pay for support from those companies. Third-party PC support is becoming big business, with Best Buy aggressively promoting the services of the Geek Squad and vendors like Dell jumping to provide their own touch
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