Alles over Simple Invoices 2007 11 16 (Default branch) | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:56
Simple Invoices is a clean, simple, and basicWeb-based invoicing system. It is meant forpersonal invoices, home office invoicing, smallorganization invoicing, and basic POS (point ofsale) systems for light usage. Its goals are to beeasy to use, simple and clean, and focused on itstask. It is not meant for heavy-use POSapplications, nor is it meant to be enterpriseready.License: GNU General Public License (GPL)Changes:The old login system relied on md5.js to encryptthe password so itcouldn't be sniffed over non-SSL traffic, but whenJavascript wasdisabled in the browser, the login system could bebypassed. This hasbeen fixed in this release. Source: http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?i=d7923d77e3913f4f1ea1ffe326d7a6c1 http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239117
Alles over Claroline 1.8.8 (Stable branch) | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:56
Claroline (ClassRoom online) is a collaborative learning environment that allows teachers or educational institutions to create and administer courses through the Web. The system provides group management, forums, document repositories, a calendar, chat, assignment areas, links, and user profile administration in a single, highly integrated package. It has been translated into 28 languages.License: GNU General Public License (GPL)Changes:This release adds complete Spanish and Galiciantranslations and theability to download all works at once. Source: http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?i=de310dd6e52034ba30851afa948a2ef5 http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239118
Alles over Get Ready For Wikia Search; First Screen Shots Shown In South Africa | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:55
It was eleven months ago that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales first mentioned his vision for a people-powered search engine that would eventually launch under his for profit startup, Wikia.Not much has happened since then, other than a lot of chatter on an email discussion list, and the small acquisition of Grub, a distributed web crawling company, from Looksmart. The official site for Wikia Search is here.But the promise has been for Wikia Search to launch this year, and it appears to be on track. Yesterday Matthew Buckland reported that Wales showed some of the first screen shots of the new project (the first, as far as I know).The main screen shot is a profile page for a user (see above) that looks surprisingly like a Facebook profile.The Man v. Machine debate as it applies to search is about to begin. By this time next year we should have lots of data on the performance of Wikia Search, as well as the new startup Mahalo which is also in this space. Until then, we can spend our time speculating and, I guess, continuing to live with Google for our search needs.Wikia Loading information about Wikia&Mahalo Loading information about Mahalo& [!SCRIPT FILTERED!] [!SCRIPT FILTERED!] [!SCRIPT FILTERED!] Crunch Network: CrunchBoard because its time for you to find a new Job2.0 Can't see the video? Click here Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/185822201/ Michael Arrington http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239119
Alles over iRiver Disney Mplayer | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:55
iRiver has decked out its Disney Mplayer with Swarovski crystal-studded ears in a myriad of colors and combinations, with five different base colors to choose from (black, silver, white, blue and pink). This Disney Mplayer is a special edition version and can be ordered online, but they ought to go pretty fast since only 500 units will be shipped within Japan at $150 a pop. The Japanese really love themselves some Mickey Mouse, don't they? Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/iriver_disney_mplayer.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239120
Alles over SNES Controller makes a comeback | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:55
On the Wii platform, no less. Those living in Japan will be able to get their retro kicks with this amazing retro gamepad for the Nintendo Wii that comes in the form of a SNES controller. It will be released in April next year, and hopefully worldwide or else rampaging fanboys across the globe will have some major beef against the Big N. How much are you willing for fork out for this Wii SNES controller? At least it adds more realism to those Virtual Console titles - now how about MegaDrive and Turbo Grafx 16 versions of the controller as well? Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/snes_controller_makes_a_comeback.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239121
Alles over Deluxe Yoga Stand | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:54
If you're into a spot of yoga yourself, then this Deluxe Yoga Stand is the perfect gift this holiday season. It allows you to harness the power of inversion in order to help gravity work in favor with your vascular system as well as organs in order to experience a temporary (but welcome) relief from the strain of gravity. The Deluxe Yoga Stand measures 30" x 7" x 21.75" and is perfect to help you reduce back pain, relieve stress, improve posture, reduce muscle tension and increase flexibility. Oh yeah, and did I mention, reduce the effects of aging? It can be yours for $49.95 today. Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TechieDivasGuideToGadgets/~3/185843065/deluxe-yoga-sta.html BabyReaps http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239122
Alles over Human Touch Massage Chair | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:53
There is nothing quite like taking a break from all the stress accumulated at work, and the Human Touch Massage Chair fits the bill perfectly, making you feel as though you are in the hands of a skilled and tireless masseuse whenever you're seated in it. The control panel in the armrest helps you target your lower or upper back, and you can choose from three quarter hour programs that incorporate rolling, kneading, percussion and compression massage techniques. Other features include power recline, a discreet cup-holder and a pass-through AC outlet. Choose from Cashew, Eggplant or Orange colors. The Human Touch Massage Chair will set you back by $799.95. Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TechieDivasGuideToGadgets/~3/185843211/human-touch-mas.html BabyReaps http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239123
Alles over Chewbacca backpack | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:53
Normally, it would be the other way round as a mighty Wookie lugs a human on its back, but the tables are turned round this time with the Chewbacca backpack. This little fellow is sorta like a Mini Me version of Chewbacca, hanging off your back with enough space to store all your other Star Wars encyclopedias and movie guides. You can pick this little bugger up for 39.99 Republic Credits....er, I mean dollars. The Chewbacca backpack has a main pocket depth of approximately 12". Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/chewbacca_backpack.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239124
Alles over iRiver teases with D27 | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:52
iRiver has set tongues wagging and imagination moving with the D27 device, with the letter "D" most probably meaning 'dictionary' as found in the D5. What are the specifications of the D27? Nobody knows for sure, but some of us are betting that it will come with a QWERTY keyboard right underneath the hinged surface, WiFi connectivity and maybe even HSDPA capability. Our crystal ball is out of commission at this point in time, so any reasonable speculation in the comments are fair game. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/iriver_teases_with_d27.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239125
Alles over Redline receives FCC nod for WiMAX gear | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:51
Redline Communications have received the FCC's approval for its RedMAX AN-100U WiMAX base station in the US, making it the first 3.65 GHz WiMAX product to be approved for operation here. This will enable operators in the country to deploy WiMAX services using the newly-available 3.65 GHz spectrum. That's really sweet, but what about other WiMAX devices that ought to be released in order to take advantage of the WiMAX spectrum? How much longer do we need to wait for these to arrive, or must we actually go import some from Korea? [Press Release] Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/redline_receives_fcc_nod_for_wimax_gear.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239126
Alles over Tangent VITA K Series | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:50
Tangent launched a new group of ultra slim, industrial strength touch screen PCs known as the VITA K Series. Not only do they come in rugged metal enclosures that is attention grabbing, the VITA K PCs are also energy efficient, and industrial strength, making it ideal for healthcare, industrial automation, digital signage, information kiosk, self-service check-outs and other applications normally exposed to hostile environments. These green PCs boast dust-free, water-proof front bezels, VESA wall-mount brackets, a choice between 15", 17" or 19" LCD displays with NEMA 3/IP 55 dust and water proof specifications. In addition, they are equipped with a high brightness TFT panel and resistive SAW touch. You have an Intel Pentium M 1.80GHz processor running within, consuming a mere 19 watts of power in standby mode and 57 watts in the "on" position. WiFi connectivity, touchscreen driver software, and a cash drawer port rounds off the list of specifications. The VITA K PCs retail from $1,700 upwards. [Press Release] Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/tangent_vita_k_series.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239127
Alles over M2E Power to harness kinetic energy | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:49
M2E Power aims to commercialize its battery technology that harnesses kinetic energy, turning motion into electrical power. The first target would be to develop a D-size battery for the military, followed by those meant for consumer use later. Currently, soldiers in the field rely a whole lot on D and AA-size batteries to power their gear, and these batteries add unwanted weight (up to 30 pounds) to their entire backpack while discarded batteries leave traces of movements. M2E Power hopes to apply the Faraday Principle in its development, and want to achieve lighter batteries that are able to last twice as long due to a less taxing charging algorithm. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/m2e_power_to_harness_kinetic_energy.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239128
Alles over Wii y la economía de la escasez | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:49
Una vez más, Nintendo ha anunciado que estas navidades podría haber problemas para hacerse con su consola de sobremesa. Y yo que no me lo creo. Sinceramente, el cuento de la escasez de Wii podía tener sentido el año pasado, con la consola recién salida de fabrica. Pero un año después me suena más a estrategia de marketing que otra cosa. Porque vamos a ver. Wii no es una consola especialmente difícil de producir en cuanto a componentes. Lleva un lector de DVD normal y corriente, y su arquitectura interna es parecida a la de GameCube (hay quien la llama GameCube 1.5) por lo cual no son componentes tecnológicos demasiados novedosos o difíciles de producir en masa. Lo único que quizá sea más complicado de fabricar es el Wiimote, pero después de un año en el mercado, el proceso de fabricación debería estar completamente optimizado. Entonces& ¿A qué obedecen estas declaraciones? Yo tengo mi propia teoría sobre el tema& La estrategia es sencilla: generar demanda apelando a la escasez del producto. Si el consumidor sabe que podrá encontrar la consola siempre que acuda a la tienda, meditará su compra con calma o esperará a una eventual bajada de precio. Sin embargo, si de repente recibe mensajes de que el producto puede agotarse, precipitará su decisión de compra de forma impulsiva. Algo parecido ocurrió cuando salió la PlayStation 3 de 40 Gb. Ante el anuncio de Sony de que el modelo de 60 Gb dejaría de fabricarse, muchos consumidores se lanzaron a comprarlo, antes de que desapareciera de las tiendas, dadas sus ventajas sobre el modelo de 40 Gb que ya comentó Alex en un interesante post. Todo se basa en desequilibrar la oferta y la demanda, creando la sensación de que existe mucha menos oferta de la que en realidad se tiene y estimulando la demanda hasta que supere a la oferta real disponible. La cosa funciona así: por una parte, la escasez da la impresión de que la consola es un objeto muy deseado y repercute positivamente en la imagen de la misma. Por otro lado, al oir hablar de la falta de existencias, los consumidores que deseen hacerse con la consola se lanzarán a comprarla en masa, ante el miedo de que efectivamente no haya unidades suficientes. De este modo, finalmente se produciría la pronosticada escasez, dando la razón a los pronósticos. Si todo sale según lo planeado, la jugada sería redonda para Nintendo. Parece que en esto Nintendo también está aprendiendo de Apple (además de en el diseño de sus productos).Y es que Apple aplica una táctica similar en los iPod, como ya explicaron nuestros compañeros del Blog Salmon. No soy un experto en mercados económicos, pero seguro que nuestros compañeros sabrían analizar mucho mejor esta estrategia. A ellos les traslado el testigo en caso de que quieran recogerlo. Volviendo al tema que nos ocupa, opino que de producirse la comentada escasez, no sería un indicativo del éxito de la máquina, sino de un fallo en la distribución de la misma. En Nintendo han tenido un año para solventar dichos problemas, y deberían afrontar la campaña navideña sin problemas de existencias. Al fin y al cabo, lo que interesa es vender el mayor número de unidades posibles& ¿o no? Por otra parte, también ha surgido la noticia de que la escasez de Wii podría afectar a las ventas de PS3. Y tampoco me lo creo. Excepto casos muy puntuales, no creo que alguien que quiera comprarse la Wii se lleve otra consola si no la encuentra. A ver, imagináos al típico chaval que va a una tienda especializada a comprar su Wii, con sus 250 euros en el bolsillo. Al llegar, el dependiente le informa de que desgraciadamente la máquina se ha agotado, pero que por 400 euros puede hacerse con una PlayStation 3. ¿De verdad creeis que va a desembolsar 150 euros más para comprarse una consola que no tenía pensado adquirir en un principio? Y lo mismo ocurre a la inversa. El que quiere comprarse una PlayStation 3 no se la compra simplemente porque es la primera que ve en la estantería o porque hay muchas unidades. Se la compra porque antes ha pensado muy mucho si le interesa el catálogo y la propuesta jugable de la consola. Una compra de 400 euros no se hace así como así, por impulso, sino que es una decisión bastante meditada. En fin, de una forma o de otra las cartas están sobre la mesa de cara a la campaña navideña. ¿Y vosotros? ¿Habéis pensado ya en que consola os vais a comprar?Source: http://www.vidaextra.com/2007/11/16-wii-y-la-economia-de-la-escasez q256 http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239129
Alles over LG goes for removable speakers | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:49
LG has developed removable acoustic transducers that will be able to perform different functions in different modes - whenever hooked to a cellphone, it acts as traditional speakers and a microphone, but when you remove them, the transducers end up as wireless earphones.The transducers can selectively implement one of a speaker for emanating a sound and a microphone for converting sound waves into electrical signals. For example, the microphone senses small vibrations of the user’s vocal cords when generated through a vibration plate, amplifies them and converts them into electrical signals, and the speaker emanates the sound of the signals from the vibration plate.There isn't further elaboration on LG's part, and I wonder when will such technology be implemented. As with anything new, sooner is always better - just keep the price point low/affordable. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/lg_goes_for_removable_speakers.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239130
Alles over LG goes for removable speakers | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:48
LG has developed removable acoustic transducers that will be able to perform different functions in different modes - whenever hooked to a cellphone, it acts as traditional speakers and a microphone, but when you remove them, the transducers end up as wireless earphones.The transducers can selectively implement one of a speaker for emanating a sound and a microphone for converting sound waves into electrical signals. For example, the microphone senses small vibrations of the user’s vocal cords when generated through a vibration plate, amplifies them and converts them into electrical signals, and the speaker emanates the sound of the signals from the vibration plate.There isn't further elaboration on LG's part, and I wonder when will such technology be implemented. As with anything new, sooner is always better - just keep the price point low/affordable. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/lg_goes_for_removable_speakers.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239131
Alles over Wii y la economía de la escasez | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:45
Una vez más, Nintendo ha anunciado que estas navidades podría haber problemas para hacerse con su consola de sobremesa. Y yo que no me lo creo. Sinceramente, el cuento de la escasez de Wii podía tener sentido el año pasado, con la consola recién salida de fabrica. Pero un año después me suena más a estrategia de marketing que otra cosa. Porque vamos a ver. Wii no es una consola especialmente difícil de producir en cuanto a componentes. Lleva un lector de DVD normal y corriente, y su arquitectura interna es parecida a la de GameCube (hay quien la llama GameCube 1.5) por lo cual no son componentes tecnológicos demasiados novedosos o difíciles de producir en masa. Lo único que quizá sea más complicado de fabricar es el Wiimote, pero después de un año en el mercado, el proceso de fabricación debería estar completamente optimizado. Entonces& ¿A qué obedecen estas declaraciones? Yo tengo mi propia teoría sobre el tema& La estrategia es sencilla: generar demanda apelando a la escasez del producto. Si el consumidor sabe que podrá encontrar la consola siempre que acuda a la tienda, meditará su compra con calma o esperará a una eventual bajada de precio. Sin embargo, si de repente recibe mensajes de que el producto puede agotarse, precipitará su decisión de compra de forma impulsiva. Algo parecido ocurrió cuando salió la PlayStation 3 de 40 Gb. Ante el anuncio de Sony de que el modelo de 60 Gb dejaría de fabricarse, muchos consumidores se lanzaron a comprarlo, antes de que desapareciera de las tiendas, dadas sus ventajas sobre el modelo de 40 Gb que ya comentó Alex en un interesante post. Todo se basa en desequilibrar la oferta y la demanda, creando la sensación de que existe mucha menos oferta de la que en realidad se tiene y estimulando la demanda hasta que supere a la oferta real disponible. La cosa funciona así: por una parte, la escasez da la impresión de que la consola es un objeto muy deseado y repercute positivamente en la imagen de la misma. Por otro lado, al oir hablar de la falta de existencias, los consumidores que deseen hacerse con la consola se lanzarán a comprarla en masa, ante el miedo de que efectivamente no haya unidades suficientes. De este modo, finalmente se produciría la pronosticada escasez, dando la razón a los pronósticos. Si todo sale según lo planeado, la jugada sería redonda para Nintendo. Parece que en esto Nintendo también está aprendiendo de Apple (además de en el diseño de sus productos).Y es que Apple aplica una táctica similar en los iPod, como ya explicaron nuestros compañeros del Blog Salmon. No soy un experto en mercados económicos, pero seguro que nuestros compañeros sabrían analizar mucho mejor esta estrategia. A ellos les traslado el testigo en caso de que quieran recogerlo. Volviendo al tema que nos ocupa, opino que de producirse la comentada escasez, no sería un indicativo del éxito de la máquina, sino de un fallo en la distribución de la misma. En Nintendo han tenido un año para solventar dichos problemas, y deberían afrontar la campaña navideña sin problemas de existencias. Al fin y al cabo, lo que interesa es vender el mayor número de unidades posibles& ¿o no? Por otra parte, también ha surgido la noticia de que la escasez de Wii podría afectar a las ventas de PS3. Y tampoco me lo creo. Excepto casos muy puntuales, no creo que alguien que quiera comprarse la Wii se lleve otra consola si no la encuentra. A ver, imagináos al típico chaval que va a una tienda especializada a comprar su Wii, con sus 250 euros en el bolsillo. Al llegar, el dependiente le informa de que desgraciadamente la máquina se ha agotado, pero que por 400 euros puede hacerse con una PlayStation 3. ¿De verdad creeis que va a desembolsar 150 euros más para comprarse una consola que no tenía pensado adquirir en un principio? Y lo mismo ocurre a la inversa. El que quiere comprarse una PlayStation 3 no se la compra simplemente porque es la primera que ve en la estantería o porque hay muchas unidades. Se la compra porque antes ha pensado muy mucho si le interesa el catálogo y la propuesta jugable de la consola. Una compra de 400 euros no se hace así como así, por impulso, sino que es una decisión bastante meditada. En fin, de una forma o de otra las cartas están sobre la mesa de cara a la campaña navideña. ¿Y vosotros? ¿Habéis pensado ya en que consola os vais a comprar?Source: http://www.vidaextra.com/2007/11/16-wii-y-la-economia-de-la-escasez q256 http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239132
Alles over Certified Wireless USB for CardBus PC Card in Japan | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:44
With at least two offerings of Certified Wireless USB hubs that provide only a fragile dongle as a DWA, laptop users maybe hoping for someone to come up with a WUSB card that fits snugly into their spared CardBus slot. Their wish is granted, sorta. Ratoc's WUSB CardBus solution is shipping only in Japan, and is tailored to satisfy local FCC for operation in between 3.6 and 3.8Ghz waveband. The company claims ExpressCard version will come in 2009, around the same time as PC builders start to ship WUSB-integrated notebooks in mass production. The report also revealed the possibility of sending video signals wirelessly to a regular LCD thru USB. We aren't too sure how practical it is given the early chipset implementations. Permanent Link Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/everythingusb/~3/185873217/ratoc_wireless_usb_cardbus_13746.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239133
Alles over Hello Kitty ATM bank | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:44
Teach your little girl how to save with the Hello Kitty ATM bank from Japan. It is actually a glorified coin box that comes with its own "Hello Kitty ATM card" that contains a PIN number, enabling you to withdraw your dough whenever you want to take advantage of a good offer at the local electronics store. The $42 price tag isn't exactly the cheapest in the world, but still it is a novel way to keep and withdraw your money, while teaching kids about the value of persevering when it comes to saving dough. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/hello_kitty_atm_bank.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239134
Alles over i.Sound RoadTalk | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:44
For those who have yet to pick up a Bluetooth headset for use while driving can now consider the i.Sound RoadTalk. This Bluetooth-enabled car kit can be connected to a compatible cellphone or MP3 player, transmitting audio via full-frequency FM transmission which will then be played back over your radio. The FM transmitter is plugged directly into the vehicle's cigarette lighter for instant transmission to your stereo system. An integrated microphone and a 3.5mm headphone jack rounds off the list of features. You can pick up the i.Sound RoadTalk for $99.95. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/isound_roadtalk.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239135
Alles over Motorola ROKR E8 hands-on | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-16 20:07:43
BGR has scored yet another exclusive with the Motorola ROKR E8 this time round. This handset from Motorola is known as the "morphing phone", since it boasts a keyboard that changes based on the function that you want to make use of. For example, whenever you want to capture an image, you will be treated to zoom in and out keys, a playback key for viewing recently taken photos, and a video camera key for switching to video mode. Switching to music mode will see next and previous keys, a play/pause key, a shuffle playback key, and a repeat key. Other features include tactile feedback, a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity with A2DP support, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is no word on an official release date as at press time, but this could be just the handset to revive Motorola's fortunes. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/motorola_rokr_e8_handson.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/239136
Alles over Titan Luggage looks striking | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:42
If you're looking for a striking piece of laptop case that functions as a respectable barrier for your laptop against external knocks and bumps, the 18" Titan Luggage is perfect. It measures 15" x 18" x 5", weighing 2.6 pounds and boasts a glossy yet hard exterior that opens up like a clam when required. You can choose from black, champagne, yellow, pink and green colors, depending on your taste. They look pretty solid enough to be used as a "shield" of sorts as well as an impromptu self-defense weapon when the situation calls for it. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/titan_luggage_looks_striking.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238442
Alles over The Office game is better than you'd think | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:42
Filed under: PC, CasualWhen thinking of TV shows to transform into games, The Office isn't the first on the list. The show is light on the sort of sophomoric hijinx that usually passes for humor in games and pretty heavy on the talking. That said, the casual game version of NBC's hit show actual fares a bit better than one might expect, earning a four-star review from Gamezebo.If you've played Diner Dash, you're already familiar with the time management fetch-and-return gameplay of The Office, though there's an added twist of competing against another cubicle dweller. Judging from the demo we played, the writing's nowhere near as sharp as the TV show's (big surprise), but it's at least true enough to be respectful. (We do, however, take umbrage with the addition of a laugh track to some of the game. Seriously, guys? A laugh track?) We're not sure it would qualify as a necessary purchase, but fans of the show will probably find a few minutes of diversion.(Full disclosure: The author occasionally contributes to Gamezebo.)Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: http://feeds.joystiq.com/~r/weblogsinc/joystiq/~3/184206876/ Justin McElroy http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238443
Alles over Googleholic for November 13th 2007 | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:42
Filed under: Features, Google, GoogleholicIn this issue of Googleholic we cover: Who doesn't like Google at the gas pumps! Google Android, your new love? $1000/share Quantum computer demo University sues Google Google buying Sprint? Google + AIMContinue reading Tuesday's Googleholic...Continue reading Googleholic for November 13th 2007Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: http://feeds.downloadsquad.com/~r/weblogsinc/downloadsquad/~3/184207135/ Chris Gilmer http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238444
Alles over Samsung rolls out 2nd gen WiMAX devices | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:41
Samsung has just unveiled a quartet of mobile WiMAX devices in Korea, making these the forerunners of 2nd gen devices in the WiMAX arena. These come in different form factors, with the SPH-M8200 being in a PDA mold while the SPH-P9200 is somewhat a mobile convergence device with the SPH-H1300 and SWT-200K being shaped after a USB modem. No idea on how much these devices cost, but they're currently available via Korea Telecom's Mobile WiMAX network if you're interested. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/samsung_rolls_out_2nd_gen_wimax_devices.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238445
Alles over XO laptop hacked | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:41
I guess it is but a matter of time before the OLPC XO laptop gets hacked, and here we have a video of such an example. The XO laptop was hacked to control a telepresence-enabled Roomba, allowing you to control the rig from a Web browser, accessing the XO laptop's webcam and microphone in order to know what's going on in its immediate surroundings. Instead of going through all that hassle, why not settle for a spy camera of some sort instead? Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/xo_laptop_hacked.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238446
Alles over Spotlight in 10.5 skips over user Library files | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:40
Filed under: LeopardWondering why your Adium chat logs aren't showing up in Spotlight search now that you're running Leopard? Vincent Noel was wondering, and he tracked down the reason: files in your user ~/Library folder are now not reported by Spotlight, unless you enable "Include" to show system files (easiest way: invoke Spotlight with Command-Option-Space to perform a "universal search"). This search hiccup also affects Journler, and presumably any other third-party app which stores files in ~/Library.It seems that files inside your Library folder are considered off-limits for basic Spotlight results... which is kinda funny, because that's where Mail.app keeps your messages, and those are sure searchable. OK, so files Apple applications store there are fine -- everything else is off limits. Hmm.Thanks, Vincent.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: http://feeds.tuaw.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/184212944/ Michael Rose http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238447
Alles over 'Mass Effect' censurado en Singapur | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:38
Una vez más, nos encontramos con la censura de un videojuego en un territorio en concreto. Esta vez le toca al esperado lanzamiento de XBox 360, Mass Effect, que ha sido censurado por sus escenas sexuales de corte lésbico. Aunque, siendo justos, deberíamos decir que el juego ni incluye deliberadamente dichas escenas, sino que existe la posibilidad de provocar las mismas, ya que en principio nuestro protagonista es un hombre. Pero, dado que podermos personalizar por completo su sexo y apariencia al principio del juego, es posible dar lugar a dichos encuentros, que forman parte de las cinemáticas del juego. Ya os mostramos aquí el vídeo hace unos días. Y aunque el vídeo no es para nada explícito, en Singapur han considerado que lo mostrado es suficiente para censurar el juego de Bioware. El problema no es la existencia de escenas sexuales en el mismo, sino el que estas puedan tener lugar entre dos mujeres. A pesar de que la homosexualidad es socialmente aceptada en Singapur, existe una controvertida sección en el código penal que castiga los actos de indecencia grave con hasta dos años de cárcel. El peso de la moral tradicional china todavía hace mella sobre sus habitantes. Y mientras tantos, cientos de juegos muestra asesinatos de forma explícita sin que nadie levante la voz al respecto. Definitivamente, algo anda al revés& Vía | VandalSource: http://www.vidaextra.com/2007/11/13-mass-effect-censurado-en-singapur q256 http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238448
Alles over Tim Schafer would 'love' to make an XBLA game | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:37
Filed under: Culture, Microsoft Xbox 360We, like all good and wise people, love Tim Schafer. What we don't love is having to wait years between fresh infusions of Double Fine goodness. So it gave us no small amount of pleasure to hear that while speaking at the 2007 IGDA Leadership Forum, Schafer said he'd love to make a small XBLA game, even though he didn't have one in the works."We talk about making Xbox Live Arcade games all the time. Who doesn't want to make Xbox Live Arcade games?" he said. "It's like when you see a Great Dane taking a giant shit and then you see a poodle taking a little Tootsie Roll shit. The poodle is so cute, but at the end of the day you're still picking up shit. Seriously though, we'd love to make Xbox Live Arcade games, but we're really busy now." ... We're not exactly sure what you meant by that, Tim. But we're fairly sure we couldn't have said it better ourselves.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: http://feeds.joystiq.com/~r/weblogsinc/joystiq/~3/184220555/ Justin McElroy http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238449
Alles over Android prototype for the curious | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:37
Looks like Google's Android platform for the cellphone is set to go tough on the iPhone with a really hot looking user interface that will adorn some rather sexy handsets sometime next year. A prototype of the Android-enabled phone is already available, and man does it look sweet. Applications on Android include Google Maps, a photo slideshow that works great and the ability to run Quake on virtually any handset - making the Android operating system being versatile for use in both high- and low-end markets, featuring the ability to accommodate both keypad and touch sensitive controls. What are some of the other apps you would like to see appear on an Android handset? Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/android_prototype_for_the_curious.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238450
Alles over Extreme Range WiFi Router | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | | 2007-11-13 20:07:37
If you live in a small apartment, virtually any WiFi router would do fine - but those who actually own large mansions will find the Extreme Range WiFi Router to be a much more suitable candidate. It blasts out both 802.11b and 802.11g at 30dBm of power (the strongest radio permissible by the FCC), enabling your WiFi signal to reach a whopping quarter mile in all directions! You won't find your security compromised though as it supports WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, and WEP if you like. For those who want the best in life, you can't go wrong with the Extreme Range WiFi Router. Permalink | Comment | Uberbargain | UberphonesSource: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/extreme_range_wifi_router.html http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/238451
