Archive for November, 2008

A worthy challenge for open source: rebuild "I Want Sandy"

November 29, 2008

A worthy challenge for open source: rebuild "I Want Sandy" Once in a while, a new product or service comes along that fundamentally shifts how we live every day. All of us can use a well placed reminder note once in a while, and I Want Sandy did that with a uniquely humorous elegance. It was essentially a command line reminder service controlled through email, and in many ways it set the standard for a useful cloud powered Web applications. But sadly, on Dec. 8, 2008 I Want Sandy will go offline, but from those ashes an open source project is rising.

Crime-predicting CCTV arrives in UK – Minority Report comes true

November 29, 2008

CCTV cameras are rife in all built-up areas these days. And they do the job they’re designed for, stopping crime and helping in the aftermath of crime. But why wait until a crime has been committed? Why not try and preempt wrongdoing before it even takes place?

Aquapro Holland’s WaterBoxx aims to reforest deserts

November 29, 2008

Aquapro Holland's WaterBoxx aims to reforest deserts Creating forest land from deserts is an ambitious undertaking but Aquapro Holland thinks that it can accomplish this feat with the aid of something that resembles a tackle box. Can it really work?

The dangers of Black Friday – man dies at Wal-Mart

November 29, 2008

As everyone in the U.S. knows, today was Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when retailers and manufacturers try to get everyone into holiday buying mode, whether they want to be or not. But Black Friday can be an absolute nightmare, with queues, crowds, and missing out on bargains by the skin of your teeth.

Fedora 10 out – is it the best alternative to Ubuntu?

November 28, 2008

Fedora 10 out - is it the best alternative to Ubuntu?After the bad publicity of a security hole in its servers, Red Hat has better news to crow about. The latest version of its Fedora OS is out and from the rave reviews, Fedora 10 looks like it might give Ubuntu serious competition.

Twitter buys I Want Sandy and Stikkit when Rael Dornfest joins team

November 28, 2008

If you are anything like me, you have been using (and have adored) the applications I Want Sandy and Stikkit from Oregon company values of n. Now that Rael Dornfest, founder of values of n, has joined the Twitter team, you can kiss those two useful applications goodbye, at least for now.

Carl Icahn snaps up a lot more Yahoo!

November 28, 2008

The issues surrounding Yahoo! continue to show activity, indicating that there is still great interest in the company one way or another, even in a bad economy and without any active Microsoft pursuit. The latest news is that activist investor Carl Icahn has purchased another 7 million shares of stock in portal/search giant Yahoo!, according to regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

‘Closed’ spam network proves indestructible

November 28, 2008

'Closed' spam network proves indestructible Just two weeks after a rogue hosting firm’s closure slashed spam levels by 70 percent, unsolicited e-mails are back on the rise. The world’s biggest spam network appears to have risen from the dead and laughed in the faces of feeble humans attempting to prevent its return.

Blockbuster set-top box: Better late than never

November 28, 2008

Better late than never Blockbuster has become the perpetual late-comer in rolling out new business models in the home movie rental industry. After following Netflix’s unlimited rental and mail subscription business, Blockbuster is now mimicking the Netflix/ Roku box by releasing a set-top box for on-demand video.

Grocio wants to help you find the best prices and coupons on food near you

November 28, 2008

Grocio is a new start up in stealth mode right now that is planning to help you save money before you get to the grocery store. Currently they are building a database of stores in the United States and soft launching in limited markets. It’s worth tossing your name into the notification bin if they aren’t in your area yet.

Twitter finds new purpose: drumming up donations quickly

November 27, 2008

Twitter finds new purpose: drumming up donations quickly Mobilizing people through social networks online was a key component in Obama’s campaign for presidency and new ideas to do the same are constantly surfacing. Twitter is at the center of the social networking phenomenon and TweetsGiving took advantage of that popularity to raise over $10,000 in donations in 48 hours.

Is Twitter a reliable news source?

November 27, 2008

The terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, have once again brought Twitter into mainstream focus. The micro-blogging service was one of the first places where news of these attacks broke, beating traditional new media by quite a margin. But the question remains as to whether Twitter can be classed as a reliable news source.

American astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving turkey feast

November 27, 2008

Unless I’m very much mistaken, today is Thanksgiving in America. Personally, being British, this holiday means absolutely nothing to me, it being a normal working day and all. But for Americans around the world this day means something special. And it seems even Americans not on Earth want to join in with the fun.

New York Times review provokes BlackBerry Sh*tStorm

November 27, 2008

New York Times review provokes BlackBerry Sh*tStorm The launch of the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen has apparently seen strong early sales. But most of the buzz has been about a particularly scathing review from a major mainstream source.

New MacBooks suffer from black screen syndrome

November 27, 2008

New MacBooks suffer from black screen syndrome Some proud owners of shiny new aluminum MacBooks and MacBook Pros are finding that the purchase is not quite living up to its name.  It seems that the new laptops have trouble with gaming because there are reports of lockups with blank screens and infinitely looping audio when certain games are played.

Tivo flaunts new queue for mobile devices

November 26, 2008

Tivo flaunts new queue for mobile devices Tivo fanatics who travel a lot will love this feature because it makes managing your programming queue much more accessible. Previously Verizon customers could pay for a mobile Tivo application but this version is open to anyone with a decent browser installed on their phone.

Christmas outlook mixed for Blu-ray

November 26, 2008

Christmas outlook mixed for Blu-ray We’re coming up to the first Christmas since the high-definition DVD format wars ended, but tech and business analysts are divided about how well Blu-ray will perform in holiday sales. Some point to cash-strapped consumers being wary of splashing out, while other say Blu-ray players have hit the tipping point for mass adoption.


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