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Why You Will Love FireFox 3?

Still clinging to Internet Explorer, Opera or Safari? Now is a good time to switch to Firefox as Mozilla, the organisation behind the open-source browser, last week finally released version 3.0.

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Add comment June 26, 2008

Open Source is a Bigger Threat than Google

Speaking at a conference in New York, Microsoft ’s chief architect, Ray Ozzie, said open source is a bigger threat to the software juggernaut than Google is. He says open source developers are not restricted by the best interests of shareholders and potentially are, therefore, a stronger market force.

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Add comment June 25, 2008

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Sony's Flexible Organic EL Display Concepts November 22, 2009

Sony presented “flexible organic EL displays driven by organic TFTs,” along with various product concepts, including a Walkman with a flexible organic EL display. “Flexible organic EL displays driven by organic TFTs” were achieved using technology that integrates organic thin-film transistors and organic EL elements on a plastic film.

Google's Chrome OS hits BitTorrent November 22, 2009

Chrome OS, the operating system that Google released to open source yesterday, has been compiled and posted for download on several file-sharing sites, Internet searches showed.

Top 10 Ergonomic Upgrades for Your Workspace November 22, 2009

It's easy to forget about your body's needs when you're deep into your work or the net—until your body offers a painful reminder. Save your physical shell some strain with these cheap, customizable ergonomic workspace upgrades.

Foobar2000 v1.0 Beta -- holy crap, it's finally here! November 22, 2009

Believe it or not, almost 7 years after its initial release, the Foobar2000 v1.0 Beta is finally out, and with it comes a large list of changes. Most of them are much-needed interface fixes, but there is the welcome addition of built-in support for the streaming of Windows Media formats (ASX/MMS/RTSP).

Is the Android OS Growing Too Quickly? November 21, 2009

After getting off to a slow start, Android phones have gone gangbusters. As of last July, there was only one Android-powered device available in the U.S., but that number has since exploded. Now, there are eight Android phones available stateside, with more expected to debut in the coming months. So things must be looking pretty great ....

Wall-E in Real Life: Euro-Trashbot Cleans up Italian Streets November 21, 2009

Sort of like a real-life Wall-E, the bot gathers rubbish and sorts it into recyclable, organic (hopefully to be composted), and waste. Then it whisks it off to a waste management facility, finding its way using pre-loaded maps and sensors to avoid obstacles.

Britain's new Internet law as bad as everyone's been saying November 21, 2009

Mandlesons plans for the internet in the UK, the future of internet freedom looks grim

Twitter Geotagging Now Officially Available November 21, 2009

Location, location, location. The API provides developers with the ability to geotag tweets.

Microsoft to offer 24k free training vouchers in N. Carolina November 21, 2009

Microsoft Corp. is giving away nearly 24,000 vouchers to North Carolina residents who want to improve their computer skills so they can improve their lot in the work force. The vouchers will be distributed over the next 90 days and will provide free online training for Windows & Office software or advanced technical training.

Seize Seesmic Twitter app on BlackBerry, Android November 21, 2009

Twitter service Seesmic expands from the desktop with two new apps for Google Android and BlackBerry phones.

Arrests made in massive, $390/hour Video Relay Service scam November 21, 2009

A public service meant to help the hearing disabled has been exploited for "tens of millions of dollars," according to the FCC. Arrests were made across the US this week and the FCC vowed to improve the service to better protect against fraud.

How to Run Chrome OS as a Virtual Machine November 21, 2009

Itching for some Chrome OS? Well, we all are, but you might be a bit disappointed at the fact that while Google has open-sourced its progress on the OS so far, the version that is currently available for download seems eons behind what Google showed off at its event yesterday. Still, if you just have to see it for yourself...

MPAA: Copyright Treaty Critics Hate Hollywood November 21, 2009

If you don’t back a copyright treaty being negotiated in secret, you must want to destroy Hollywood, its blockbuster movies and all the jobs they create. At least that’s the message from the Motion Picture Association of America.

Microsoft roadmap puts Windows 8 in 2012 November 21, 2009

Microsoft should once again release its next mainstream version of Windows about three years after the last, a roadmap obtained this week reveals. The schedule has the major revision, tentatively titled "Windows 8," launching in 2012 or about three years after Windows 7. It will purportedly keep in step with a rhythm developed by Microsoft...

Free Web Apps To Help Organize Your Holidays November 21, 2009

Trying to plan a big holiday meal, send out greeting cards, buy and ship presents for everyone on your gift list all at once? Help is a click away.

A Message to Annoying Neighbor via Network Connections (PIC) November 21, 2009

A clever way to piss off people stealing your internet

Sinofsky's Windows plan: More data, less testosterone November 21, 2009

While some have criticized Steven Sinofsky for being tight-lipped, the Windows boss insists that he is being prudent, not secretive."Everybody wants to know what's coming and what's next." But, he said, talking too soon, too early is actually a bad thing that just leads to frustration.

How LED Tattoos Could Change The Face of Humanity November 21, 2009

New LED tattoos from the University of Pennsylvania could make the Illustrated Man real (minus the creepy stories, of course). Researchers there are developing silk and silicon implantable devices which sit under the skin like a tattoo. Already implanted into mice, these tattoos could carry LEDs, turning the wearer’s skin into a screen.

FCC outlines seven biggest barriers to broadband adoption November 21, 2009

The Federal Commission has listed seven big bumps in the road towards universal use of broadband in the United States, including the TV set-top box innovation gap and the spectrum gap. The document may be a sneak preview of the agency's National Broadband Plan, to be released in February.

UK Anti-Piracy Plans Slammed By Liberal Democrats | TorrentF November 21, 2009

When Sweden’s IPRED legislation came into force on April 1st this year, the country saw a massive 30% drop in Internet traffic. Many attributed this to Internet user fears associated with increased powers of anti-piracy groups. Now, 8 months later, traffic is completely back to normal and on track to exceed pre-IPRED levels.

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