Archive for September, 2008

StumbleUpon 2.0: Good-bye, software toolbar

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Social recommendation site StumbleUpon moves forward with an updated service that removes the need to install software to take advantage of its “stumbling” feature.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

StumbleUpon 2.0: Goodbye software toolbar

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Social recommendation site StumbleUpon moves forward with an updated service that removes the need to install software to take advantage of its “stumbling” feature.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

The coolest cell phones you may never see

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

At Ceatec, Japan’s leading wireless companies and phone makers trot out their most forward-thinking phone concepts and designs.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Lessons learned from the sad end of a great little company

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

We all know the rules of the game when we get into it, but that doesn’t mean that these rules are right. Just ask Identity Engines.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Windows Mobile licensing fees to remain intact

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

With mobile operating systems from Google and Nokia available free to handset makers, one would expect software maker Microsoft to respond with price cuts.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Microsoft to maintain licensing fees for Windows Mobile

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

With all of the free mobile OS offerings, one would expect the software maker to respond with price cuts.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Intel bucks gloom with upgrade

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Amid all the doom and gloom in the financial arena, Intel cops an upgrade. Piper Jaffray has raised its rating on Intel to “buy” from “neutral.”
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Pandora, Webcasting see victory in Senate

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The Senate passes Webcaster Settlement Act, and the legislation that Web radio stations need to get reduced royalties is almost law.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Would Apple really shutter iTunes? Unlikely

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

A report in Fortune magazine says Apple has threatened t shut down iTunes. Well, it sort of did, over a year ago.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Google’s stock plummets to $249 due to ‘erroneous orders’

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

As if this week wasn’t already stressful enough on Wall Street, the search giant’s stock drops over 200 points, apparently due to errors on the exchange.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Google’s stock plummets to $249 due to “erroneous orders”

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

As if this week wasn’t already stressful enough on Wall Street, at the end of today’s trading Google’s stock dropped over 200 points to $249, due to “erroneous orders.”
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Skype 4.0 beta 2 gives you more say

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Skype’s second attempt to preview version 4.0 of the VoIP calling application adds several changes that beta users have been clamoring for.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Broadcom to use Wi-Fi positioning tech in chips

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Broadcom has struck a deal with Skyhook Wireless to use its Wi-Fi positioning technology in its chips for mobile devices.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Bill would limit Homeland Security laptop searches

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Legislation introduced last week intends to curb the broad authority the Department of Homeland Security has to conduct electronic searches at U.S. borders.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

AT&T reorganizes at the top

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Company has carved the company into four segments to help align its wireline and wireless businesses.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Ex-Microsoft exec gets big bonus after joining Juniper

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Kevin Johnson, who now heads Juniper Networks, will get a $600,000 bonus for performance with Windows and MSN in 2008.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

CNET News Daily Podcast: What the financial crisis means to tech start-ups

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

How tech start-ups can cope with the financial crisis; new rumors from Apple on iPhone 2.2 software; playing Nintendo Wii from your hotel room; braving the spandex to suit up for Iron Man’s motion capture technology.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Simonyi signs up for another rocket ride

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Space Adventures says that Charles Simonyi, who spent time on the space station in 2007, is ready to return to orbit sometime next spring.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

AOL brings AIM for Mac back from the dead

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Mac users finally get the first updated version of AIM since 2004, but is it too late?
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

MySpace about to lose out to Facebook in U.S.?

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Facebook is already bigger worldwide, but News Corp.’s MySpace has dominated in the U.S. One set of numbers says Facebook will soon pass it.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

New bill calls for HD-compatible satellite radio

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

A bill introduced in the House on Saturday would require satellite radio receivers to pick up digital signals.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Adobe exec confirms Flash for iPhone, says Apple will decide when

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Flash is coming to the iPhone! Well it might, it all depends on whether Apple is willing to make it a part of the phone’s core operating system.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Report: Adobe talks Flash for the iPhone

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Flashmagazine.com gets confirmation that Adobe is “actively developing” a Flash Player for the phone, but still needs a green light from Apple.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Consumers prefer phone company bundles

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Consumers aren’t happy with cable’s offering, and they are looking more at what phone companies have to offer.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Yahoo to fix password exposure problem in Zimbra

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Company says it will improve security in Zimbra e-mail client software so passwords are not exposed.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

More App Store tweaks expected with iPhone 2.2

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

When the next version of the iPhone OS arrives at some point in October, Apple is expected to make a few subtle changes to the application-buying process on the App Store.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Photos: Living walls, smart homes at West Coast Green

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The West Coast Green design show features products that earn “green” points for old and new buildings.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Report: Clearspring acquires bookmarking service AddThis

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

AllThingsD reports that the widget company has bought a start-up that does only one thing: aggregates all those “Bookmark This” buttons into one.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Kyte videostreamer leave beta, enters business

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Videostreaming service Kyte today announced that its Mobile Producer app is officially out of beta, and now available on many Symbian Series 60 phones, not just the Nokia N95.

There are a few live streaming services on the Web, but Kyte is taking a different business approach than the consumer-focused products like uStream. The focus […]

Kyte videostreamer leaves beta, enters business

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The service’s Mobile Producer app is now available on numerous S60 phones, but it’s not aimed at the end user.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Dress up your Facebook profile with PageRage

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Ever wanted to theme your Facebook page? PageRage lets you do it with relative ease, although you’ve got to download a browser plug-in.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Nintendo strikes Wii hotel deal

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Some Marriott and Renaissance hotels will now feature special Wii consoles in rooms and lounges and all-you-can-eat game packages.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Zoho launches its own app store

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

If you’ve created an app in Zoho’s Creator service, you can list it for free or charge for it–but given the uber-niche nature of most Creator apps, don’t expect to make a fortune.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Broadband data collection bill clears Congress

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

A new bill passed by the House on Monday would require the Federal Communications Commission to collection more detailed information about broadband access.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Yahoo’s Zimbra now plays well with Microsoft

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

For those who have Microsoft Exchange software in the shop, Zimbra now can live side by side more easily.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

New Xbox 360 motherboards could mean less crashes

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

A report surfaces that consoles with a new, more efficient chipset that could mean less “red ring of death” problems may be hitting the marketplace.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Cisco study highlights data loss risks worldwide

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Survey focuses on employees and cultural differences in 10 countries that could lead to data leakage.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Movie studios to request injunction against RealDVD

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The battle over RealNetworks’ RealDVD technology finally erupts when company and Hollywood studios file lawsuits against each other.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

MPAA to request injunction against RealDVD

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The battle over RealNetworks’ RealDVD technology finally erupts when company and Hollywood studios file lawsuits against each other.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

EA: Piracy didn’t hurt ‘Spore’ sales

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Electronic Arts seems to accept that some level of piracy will go on. Perhaps a better strategy is to offer a free version of its game?
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Microsoft taps Yusuf Mehdi for MSN post

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Mehdi is the new head of marketing and business development for MSN and search at Microsoft, taking over duties from Bill Veghte.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Blogger jailing backfires on Malaysian government

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

After country’s Internal Security Act is used to imprison a blog editor, a newspaper reporter, and an opposition lawmaker, censorship watchdogs and parliament members cry foul.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Nokia to buy Oz Communications

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

To further differentiate itself from the mobile-handset pack, Finnish company adds Montreal-based supplier of mobile e-mail, IM, and social-networking technology.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

FAQ: What to expect from a new IP cabinet position

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

If signed into law, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act will create what may amount to an IP “czar.”
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Real files suit against Hollywood studios to keep RealDVD alive

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

RealNetworks files suit to “protect consumers’ fair-use rights” and keep its new RealDVD software available.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Real files pre-emptive lawsuit against Hollywood studios to keep RealDVD alive

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Real Networks files suit to “protect consumers’ fair-use rights” and keep its new RealDVD software available.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

For gadgets, there’s no place like Ceatec

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The Japanese electronics show is often the last tryout before products get cut from a company’s portfolio–or before they get the OK to head to store shelves.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Photos: Gadgets at Ceatec, day 1

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The electronics show in Japan is chock full of nifty stuff, from skinny TVs and phones that unlock cars to a Hello Kitty promo for Windows Home Server.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

House Web site overwhelmed by e-mails

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The Web site for the House of Representatives is sputtering under heavy traffic from citizens trying to contact Congress about the financial bailout bill.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back

Google releases open-source Mac updater software

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Google uses the open-source framework to keep multiple Mac OS X applications updated, and now anyone else may use it too.
Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and software by Elliott Back