Archive for the 'Computing' Category

Aug8

Access your iTunes Library from ANYWHERE… is this coming?

iPhoneAlley: A new patent application filed by Apple
describes a process which would allow users to remotely access music
and videos located on their home computers over WiFi or cellular data
networks. The system works by syncing iTunes metadata to the device,
rather than the media itself. The metadata would list “virtual media
items” which would represent every song, […]

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Filed in: WiFi Misc. Gadgets Mobile Future Computing

May6

iMac Turns 10

To understand how far the iMac has come in the last ten years, one need
look no further than the first letter in the word. When Steve Jobs
unveiled the iMac on May 6th, 1998, he explained the “i” was for
Internet. Today, connectivity is intrinsic to all personal computers,
and yet the iMac name remains, as does its […]

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Jan15

The New MacBook Air

Daily Tech Rag: Well folks, it looks like the rumors were true, though we certainly didn’t expect it to be quite this thin. Say hello to the MacBook Air: what Steve Jobs is calling “the world’s thinnest notebook.” In many ways, this thing is a fanboy dream: a mere .16 inches thick at the bottom […]

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Jan3

Dumb iMac as Docking Station for New MacBook Pros?

Gizmodo: This Apple docking station patent shows a screen base in which you can slide in a MacBook through its side. While this would be difficult to do with current MacBook models, it fits perfectly with the idea of the ultra-light, ultra-slim MacBook that allegedly will be presented at MacWorld. Basically, the patent shows an […]

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Filed in: Home Tech Future Computing


Nov5

Google Finally Reveals their Mobile Plans!

RCR Wireless News: A group of industry heavyweights—headed by Google Inc., T-Mobile, HTC Corp., Qualcomm Inc., and Motorola Inc.—announced a new software platform for cellphones that includes an operating system, middleware, user interface and applications. The alliance said the first phones based on the “Android” platform will be available in the second half of next […]

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Aug7

New iMacs Just Announced

Engadget:Who could’ve seen this one coming? Apple surprised no one this morning with brand new iMacs. Built from aluminum and glass, the new all-in-one desktops feature a complete redesign and will come in two sizes: 20-inch and 24-inch. There’s the usual compliment of ports like USB 2.0, Firewire 400 / 800, a slot loading SuperDrive, […]

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Filed in: Home Tech Computing


Jul13

Eee PC - A Horrible Name, but a Solid Notebook for $250

Notebook Review: The startup time for the Eee is about 10 seconds, and that’s when it’s being slow. Shutdown is performed with the simple one click of an “off” icon in the lower right hand of the screen (this “off” graphic is always present) and the total shutdown time is a whopping 5 seconds. We’ve […]

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Jun25

Microsoft Leads us Closer to “Minority Report” Interface

istartedsomething:
The word of 2007 is “multi-touch“. It’s everywhere, from the iPhone to the Microsoft Surface. We weren’t happy with just one finger on the touch-sensitive screens, we wanted to put all 10 fingers and probably some toes on too, and multi-touch was born. One of the most memorable and widespread demonstrations of multi-touch technology […]

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May31

The Foleo… it Looks Like a Palm Tombstone

Engadget We just got our grubby little paws on that new Palm Foleo. We’ll give you one guess about what we think. Ok, ok, look, it’s an interesting device and an interesting concept, and we’re long-time Palm fans. We like the scroll wheel, the keyboard and screen were very nice, and the browser works excellently […]

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Filed in: WiFi Misc. Gadgets Mobile Computing Wireless

May24

Intel Out-Does Moto’s RAZR With a Skinny PC

Gizmodo: Lord have mercy, Intel has just created a laptop that’s as pretty as a supermodel, and thinner, too. Codenamed the Intel Mobile Metro Notebook, this prototype was designed by Intel along with Ziba Design, and it’s a mere .7 inches thick and weighs just 2.25 pounds. It’s no dumb blonde, either, packed with […]

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