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Archive for February, 2008

Aperture 2 “amenable to amateurs and pros”

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Thursday
Feb 28,2008

Ian Austen (nytimes.com) takes a look at Aperture 2 and finds that it “offers a more accessible, streamlined facade and makes it easier to handle photos in full-screen mode. It is also much faster.”

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  • Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? What do our dreams mean? When will the Macbook get a multi-touch keypad? These are some deep thoughts and questions about the universe. So what about the stop watch on …

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  • Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    AMD’s quad-core “Barcelona” chip for servers is ready to launch. Really launch this time.

    AMD is shipping the quad-core “Barcelona” Opteron to channel and distribution partners this week, according to an AMD spokesperson on Thursday. System vendors such as Dell and Hewlett-Packard (HP) are readying systems for shipment in …

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  • DRM is a touchy subject

    Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    Earlier this week, I attended the SanFran Music Tech Summit, best described as a meeting of the minds of those who are deeply involved or invested in the music technology space. To quote the event Web site: “We will meet to discuss the evolving music/business/technology ecosystem in a …

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  • Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming
    We keep on telling people that the iPhone and Wii are like totally going to be huge, but maybe they’ll finally believe us now that Jon Stewart trotted both out on stage during the Oscars this year. Oh, and perhaps now would be a good time …

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  • Quick Tip of the Week: A reminder about To Do’s

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    Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    Spend lots of time in email? Then wouldn’t it be great if you had a quick and easy way to create a convenient To-Do list when you get a message about something you need, well, to do? In Leopard Mail, you’re just a right-click away from creating a new item for your To-Do list. Find out how in the latest Quick Tip of the Week.

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  • Review: 2008 Honda Element SC

    Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    Considering the youthful nature of the 2008 Honda Element SC’s intended market, it is surprising the car doesn’t offer more in the way of modern electronics. Like the Scion xB, the Honda Element appeals to people who can appreciate an offbeat styling. Unlike …

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  • Skullcandy….so shiny!

    Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    The Skullcandy iPhone FMJ in chrome

    (Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks)

    If you listen to the MP3 Insider podcast (which, of course, I think you should), you know that I’m like a crow: inexplicably drawn to shiny things. So when I grabbed a black case, unzipped it, and pulled …

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  • Photos: Geneva auto show preview

    Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    We’re packing our bags for the Geneva auto show with high expectations. Europe’s annual automotive jamboree is usually chock full with inventive concepts and new model debuts, but this year’s show promises to be bigger than ever. We’…

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  • Fan-funded music

    Thursday
    Feb 28,2008

    Making a professional-sounding recording can be expensive, particularly for ensembles (like rock bands) who want to capture at least some semblance of a live performance. Sure, you can get an decent recording with a portable stereo recorder, or a couple of inexpensive mics panned left and right and plugged directly …

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    1. Alpine Releasing iPhone Compatible Touch Screen Receiver - Alpine is releasing their first touch-screen receiver. The IXA-W404 will only fit in a 2-din compatible car, but offers a QVGA touch-screen which is fully compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. The reciver can also play video files from the iPhone or iPod using a USB interface. See the press release
    2. Microsoft introduces 2nd iPhone app - Microsoft Tag - Microsoft has unveiled its next iPhone app, Microsoft Tag.The idea behind the Microsoft Tag application is that you just aim your camera phone at a Tag and instantly access mobile content, videos, music, contact information, maps, social networks, promotions, and more. Tag is similar QR Codes, however Microsoft is using HCCB bar codes so instead...
    3. Next iPhone with GPU acceleration??? - Looks like Apple has good reasons to be secretive about its iPhone chips...
    4. The world's most expensive iPhone - An Apple iPhone 3G made of 18 carat gold and encrusted with diamonds is laying claim to the title of the world's most expensive phone.
    5. Top 10 most popular U.S. Cellphones in November - No the Iphone isn't number 1. Editor's Note: The following lists ranks the 10 most popular handsets in the United States for the month of November. Rankings were provided by AvianResearch L.L.C.