Saturday, February 28, 2009

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Availability of Apple's high-end iMac starting to fade
February 27, 2009 at 9:30 pm

The number of digital storefronts reflecting availability of Apple's high-end iMac configuration is dwindling this week in yet another sign that long-overdue updates to the all-in-one desktop line may be inching their way closer to market.


Blu-Ray licensing gets easier, will Apple be tempted?
February 27, 2009 at 8:10 pm

Sony, Philips, and Panasonic announced on Thursday that companies wishing to manufacture Blu-ray devices will now only need to attain a single license in order to do so. That's a pretty big deal considering that 18 separate companies currently hold Blu-ray patents. Does this mean that we can soon expect Apple to start shipping Macs with Bluray?


Amateur's Guide To Customizing Website Design With FireBug
February 27, 2009 at 7:50 pm

The tool is a FireFox extension called FireBug and it is so cool that many web developers use FireFox for the only reason that it can be extended with FireBug.


Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) Alpha 5
February 27, 2009 at 7:40 pm

The Jaunty Jackalope Alpha 5 is the fifth alpha release of Ubuntu 9.04, bringing with it a number of new features to improve daily computing.


The Green, Universal Charger Moves to the Next Level
February 27, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Green Plug has more ambitious goals than just a universal charger: their innovation is a smart charger that interacts with a chip in the electronic device to manage power use while charging, while idling, and even in peak power situations. So they're working on a way to plug your iPod dock into the smart grid.


5 "Oregon Trail" Style Classic Games We Want for the iPhone
February 27, 2009 at 7:10 pm

While we're excited about Oregon Trail for the iPhone, not every classic game works well for the touchscreen platform. The phone's lack of real buttons makes anything requiring precision a lost cause. iPhone Contra would be an epic train wreck. But other games would work great. Here are five we'd love to see.


Google News to add ads
February 27, 2009 at 7:10 pm

By Angela Gunn | Published February 27, 2009, 5:28 AM On the same day that the 150-year-old Rocky Mountain News announced that it was shutting down effective Friday for lack of revenue, Google News confirmed its plan to sell AdWords placement on its ...


Cell Providers Threaten Nokia. Want Skype Gone From Phones
February 27, 2009 at 6:00 pm

Two UK mobile operators are reportedly fuming at Nokia for including a mobile version of Skype on its N97 handset. Both Orange and O2 are so terrified that the popular VoIP service will siphon away profitable cell minutes by allowing users to make free calls that they are supposedly threatening not to carry the device unless Skype is removed.


Apple ramps up MacBook campaign; RIM folds on anti-Apple ad
February 27, 2009 at 6:00 pm

Apple this week kicked its eco-friendly MacBook campaign into overdrive with new placements on network television and top-tier internet properties; meanwhile, Research in Motion considered taking a shot at Apple in a new television commercial but ultimately couldn't bring itself to pull the trigger.


Bye Yahoo Briefcase, Sorry To See You Go
February 27, 2009 at 4:10 pm



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