Obviously these two guys doesn’t know anything about the history of Microsoft whose philosophy for most part of its existence is to release software as fast as they can and deal with bugs with service packs.
Another Microsoft delay? Surprise, surprise.
Netscape, in a last ditch effort to remain relevant, has launched a new service that allows users (and their huge numbers) the determine what stories are hot. It’s an interesting move.
Tristan Louis lists 5 reasons why most social networks (like Friendster) fail: privacy concerns, reward and penalty systems, granularity, integration with other apps, and the problem with creating walled gardens.
So, we know everyone has been all over the Motorola Q – after all, it was hyped as the RAZRberry over a year ago and, more recently, as a Blackberry killer. We got our hands on one, and after using it for a few days, Sparky reports back with his full review in this episode.
Photobucket is offering a web browser co-created with Flock that makes it easier to upload and share images. Your own personal photo community right in your own browser. Neat concept.
Microsoft has decided to let users remove or disable the WGA notifications, but they didn’t make it easy! They could have made some simple tool that you could download or even a patch, but no they make you go through and do the dirty work.
The Google Contact pictured above appears to have some sort of wireless mechanism to retrieve information like the weather. While such a tiny device seems impossible right now it may not be as far away as you think.
Check out the cool coil gun projects at Another Coilgun Site. Near the end of the video you will see the coil hand gun! This thing is computer controlled using a microcontroller for enhanced operation.
The legality of sharing copyrighted files over P2P networks notiwithstanding, there are clearly beneficial and legal uses to said networks. But Spain has apparently decided to throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater, as they’ve introduced draconian legislation to crack down on all filesharing (via Slashdot). But it gets worse; instead of
More and more web applications offer the features and functionality of desktop software every day. Over the past several months, I’ve been moving my work to Web-based software applications as much as possible. My favorites include Google Calendar, Writely, Bloglines, Blinksale, Delicious, Ta-Da Lists and Flickr. While many users may balk at leavin
As EarthLink launches its first citywide Wi-Fi network in Anaheim, Calif., this week, serious questions arise about whether the company’s strategy to build municipal wireless networks across the country will really work.
Google Checkout launched early this morning and may significantly change the online shopping sector. The system offers low transaction costs for merchants and mediation between buyers and sellers online in exchange for access to what will be a huge amount of data about shopping and sales conversions.
Imagine being able to record any smell you encounter – fragrant or foul – so you can play it back later for others to experience. Engineers in Japan are building an odour recorder capable of doing just that. The device uses electronic noses to analyse an odour, then reproduces it by combining an array of non-toxic chemicals.
Microsoft slaps Google on the face with the launching of an online Microsoft Office 2007 for users to test drive the beta version product.
A company who has massive plans of moving over it’s dominant desktop position to web markets is making great strides in it’s organization to support this goal. I just hope they choose the right people for the right job, otherwise they may end up in a ditch.
This can be beneficial to Microsoft to determine which among the software are selling hotcake and given their history, they may well integrate this to their next software release. They are on a winning note here, they get paid by the vendors for the service and at the same time they become closer to their enemies.
Windows trick to get rid off the annoying windows Update restart message prompt or delay the message prompt after Windows update on your computer.
Gliffy – Web based Visio killer diagramming application. You can sign Gliffy account freely and start drawing and asswmble your diagram online.
Here is a huge list of places to submit your website(s). Most of these places makes it very simple to submit a site so it shouldn’t be a problem. I am always trying to find more places as I go so if you do know of some that is not added to the list, let me know and I’ll add them.
Curious to see what the UMPC or Origami computing experience is like? There’s a free emulator that simulates your XP desktop on a virtual UMPC screen so you can determine if these devices are for you!
As their traffic decreases, netscape looks to leach off of digg’s design in an attempt to gain more users and traffic.
Lusting after a music player, but want something different to Apple’s legions of ear-budded iPod fans? Our list of alternative tuneboxes will get your feet tapping all the way to the shops!
I’m curious what will happen to Netscape once the Digg crowd stops providing (most) the activity…I would say on the whole, though, that their first week has been underwhelming.
Can’t bear to part with your mobile device? Tech companies come to the rescue with clothing amd accessories that will keep you connected
It’s here! Existing T-Mobile customers can now order the the Sidekick 3 via the website, or by calling 611 from your T-Mobile phone. Non-subscribers must wait until July 10. Price: $299 with a two-year contract extension, and $399 with one year. If you’ve had your phone for 11 months or more, you may qualify for a mail-in rebate as well.
A new web site – discoverspaces.live.com. The annotated screenshot provides a few clues about the new version, in addition to a cleaner, Windows Live looking UI. Looks like you can comment and tag photos, initiate a Windows Live Messenger session from within Spaces, see Msgr online status, and have more control over the title position. Can’t wa
Think Netscape is the only one with a Digg-style format? Think again. This web site lists all the Digg clones.
Microsoft’s updated WGA Notifications package released on Tuesday was under fire because of the following reasons: 1. Annoying alerts of Windows Piracy Check 2. Pinging of Microsoft Server every system restart 3. To top it all, it was hidden alongside security fixes update that unknowingly made user’s computers into test beds