TiVo Customer Email List Hacked—Prepare Yourself for Spam (Updated) [Security]
King of Kings ? Burj-Al-Arab
Burj-Al-Arab, the resort at Dubai where luxury is at its utmost level, stands in the shape of the sail of a ship on an artificial island connected with Jumeirah beach by a private bridge. This stunning architectural marvel consists of 202 fully furnished duplex suites, 6 world famous signature restaurants, and opulent facilities for banquets [...]
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Toyota release official Jailbreak Theme
Toyota have released a jailbreak theme in Cydia to advertise their new ‘Scion 2011′ car range. The theme is available for free in Cydia, by searching for Scion 2011 Theme. The theme itself includes wallpapers of the 4 different models of Scion (tC, iQ, xB and xD) which you can choose for your homescreen or [...]
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Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro successor spotted as SK17i, sports Gingerbread
Looking for your fibrous dose of gadget leak? Look no further than China which has, again and again, outed several spy shots of what appears to be the Xperia X10 Mini Pro’s successor. Dubbed the SK17i and codenamed “Mango,” this time we’re looking at some proof of Android 2.3 on this little Sony Ericsson slider, along with a homescreen UI not dissimilar to that of the X10 Mini and X8 series. Other than that, we’re not seeing anything new here, though we can’t help but wonder if the unused Xperia Duo trademark has finally found its rightful owner — you know, maybe Duo as in a two-part slider phone? As always, only time will tell.
[Thanks, @Tehpriest]
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro successor spotted as SK17i, sports Gingerbread originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Daily Crunch: Clipper Edition
Kickstarter: Coffee Joulies Are Temperature Regulators For Your Java Video: Cute Teddy Bear Charatter Reads Tweets For You LA Noire Will Be A Part Of The Tribeca Film Festival The Klhip: What The World Needs Now Is Another Nail Clipper? Three New 01THEONE Watches Affordably Priced
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Apptitude Uses Facebook To Figure Out Which iPhone Apps Your Friends Are Using
Noisetoys, the creators of music discovery and promotion app Hitmaker have come out with another hit this week. In the same app-discover space as Explor and Chomp, Apptidude is an iPhone app that shows you the iPhone apps that your friends have most likely downloaded, all based on their posts and Likes on Facebook. “Quitely” launching in the app store this week, the app recommendation app is currently number 29 in the top free apps, most likely because it incorporates social elements and Facebook Connect as a way of gaging what’s actually hot in the almost anti-social Apple app store, whose Top 25 lists leave much to be desired.
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Tuesday March 1st: Dunn Vineyards Tasting at The Urban Grape
Dunn Vineyards founder, owner, and winemaker Randy Dunn will be signing bottles and pouring his wines at a free tasting at The Urban Grape in Chestnut Hill, MA this Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm.
Dunn produces two Cabernet Sauvignons — one from Howell Mountain and another labeled as Napa Valley. The Howell Mountain is said to be a bigger wine – massive fruit and tannins. The Napa Valley wine is 85% Howell Mountain fruit/15% from the Napa Valley floor and is softer and more approachable.
The wines are tough to find at retail in Massachusetts. The Howell Mountain typically sells for around $120/btl and the Napa Valley falls somewhere around $75/btl. The 2007s will be available at the tasting at a one-day discount price.
More info on The Urban Grape’s event’s page.
Also – I hear there are just a few seats remaining for their Thursday Barolo/Barbaresco dinner at The Capital Grille. Jump on that now if you’re available and interested because space truly is limited for their dinners.
Further Reading:
- A store review of The Urban Grape
- An event report from their Quintessa wine dinner at The Capital Grille
Check ‘em out:
The Urban Grape
7 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-232-4831
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Get a data protection and recovery bundle for just $25, proceeds go to Japanese Red Cross
Bundlelytic, until March 25, is offering a data protection and recovery bundle for $25. The bundle contains Genie Timeline, Paragon Backup & Recovery, and EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Professional. Individually the three packages would cost you $160.
If the great price wasn’t sweet enough, 80% of all proceeds — as in, 80% of your $25 — will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society. In other words, you’re paying $5 for software worth $160, and donating $20 to charity, to help the Japanese rebuild after the massive destruction caused by last week’s earthquake and tsunami.
Almost as important, though, is that all three of the tools included in the bundle are top-notch. Paragon Backup & Recovery received top marks from Lee, and EASEUS Data Recovery is one of our go-to tools for scraping the last vestiges of data from dead drives. We haven’t used Genie Timeline before, but it sounds pretty nifty — it takes snapshots of your hard drive every 30 minutes and automatically backs up any changes. It even keeps revisions of your documents, just like Apple’s new Time Machine and Versions in the upcoming OS X Lion.
Buy the Bundlelytic’s Data Protection and Recovery bundle for $25
Get a data protection and recovery bundle for just $25, proceeds go to Japanese Red Cross originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Who?s the loser in The Great Pinot Switcheroo?
Raj Parr is the wine director at Michael Mina’s restaurants and a partner at RN74, a Burgundy-centered restaurant in San Francisco. When RN74 opened a couple of years ago, Parr drew attention by saying that he wouldn’t carry pinot noirs or chardonnays over 14% alcohol. So, as we mentioned earlier, it was interesting that Adam [...]
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Logitech ratchets up the competition with M325 wireless mouse
You know that pseudo-tactile feeling you get when you fondle your mouse’s clicky scroll wheel, the one that satisfies your obsessive need to touch everything? Logitech wants to give you more clicks, and smoother scrolling to boot. This M325 wireless mouse’s new “micro-precise” scroll wheel features 72 tiny ratchets, making our self-counted 22-ratchet mouse wheel seem downright barbaric by comparison — not that we ever really considered the number of teeth our mice had before now. The rodent’s 18-month battery life won’t quite live up to your 2-year Couch Mouse, but at least they can share a Logitech Unifying Receiver. Your scroll wheel of tomorrow can be had for $40 later this month, or £30 right now for lucky folks in the UK.
Logitech ratchets up the competition with M325 wireless mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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XXX top-level domain finally approved, 300,000 domains already reserved
After 7 years of rigorous back-and-forth mass debating over the creation of the .XXX top-level domain (TLD), ICANN has approved its introduction. You can reserve domains through its sponsor, ICM Registry, and .XXX domains will cost at least $60 to register once they become available in the next couple of months.
Don’t get too excited about securing a money shot domain, though: at the time of writing 296,000 domains have already been reserved. You can still go ahead and attempt to pre-reserve a domain, but you will be forced to enter a closed auction with all other interested participants — and you can guarantee that you’ll be bidding against some companies with very deep pockets. Owners of existing TLDs (.com, .net, etc.) can also jump to the front of the queue, which means you’re unlikely to get your sticky hands on any thrilling domains.
The interesting thing about the introduction of this TLD is the inclusion of Rights Protection Mechanisms, which let adult (and non-adult) companies block their trademarks from being registered. Apple, for example, can (and will) reserve apple.xxx and ipad.xxx. These locked pages won’t forward to apple.com either; they’ll simply point to a non-porny holding page. Any companies wishing to block domains will have to pay a one-time fee per domain, though.
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XXX top-level domain finally approved, 300,000 domains already reserved originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Samsung Nexus S with AT&T-compatible radio shows up in online catalog
And did we mention it’s a white Nexus S?
There’s been no official word from Samsung or Google, but the Nexus S with GSM 850/1900 radio bands has shown up for sale at Negri Electronics’ online store. It’s carrying a model number of i9020T, and is available in black or white for $598.50. What we don’t know is if this is the Nexus S with an AT&T specific radio, or an unlocked import of the Nexus S from abroad. I’m sure as people order these and get them in-hand, we’ll know a bit more.
In either case, it’s a Nexus S that will work with AT&T’s 3G, and more than a few of you guys have been waiting for one of these. [Negri Electronics via Android Central forums] Thanks, Abraham, for the tip!
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Davis Bynum, Pinot Noir 2008
Davis Bynum is a venerable name in California Pinot Noir having made their reputation back when Joseph Swan was still with us. Founded in 1973, Davis Bynum was the first to produce a single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley; from the now legendary Rochioli Vineyard. And this heritage lives on even after the sale to [...]
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Visualized: eBay’s iPad 2 sales, thus far
Visualized: eBay’s iPad 2 sales, thus far originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wine research through a distorted lens
Last week, an organisation called Wine Intelligence put out a press release concerning the apparent lack of trust consumers had in wine bloggers. I can only imagine it was intended to bait bloggers and commentators into some sort of argument to create headlines. Ryan Opaz and I talked about it and found there were simply too [...]
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Facebook Deals with Wine
Another week, another bit of our world is touched by Facebook, as Facebook Deals launches in the UK as well as in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Image by rhoadeecha via Flickr Facebook launched Facebook Places in the UK a few months ago but if you’ve never heard of it, I’m not TOO surprised. It [...]
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Review of Chelan Ridge 2009 Chardonnay
Wine: Chelan Ridge 2009 Chardonnay Appellation: Columbia Valley (but sold in the Lake Chelan AVA area) ALC: n/a Price: $16 Haydn gives this wine: 96pts You can buy this wine: Give Chelan Ridge a call at (509) 687-4455. The website is on its way. I had the fortunate good luck to be able to attend [...]
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Lipstick, Meet Pig: The $18,000 Diamond-Encrusted iPod nano Watch Now Exists [Worstmodo]
NPR Reporter Has Twitter Followers Debunk Libyan-Israeli Missile Rumors [Libya]
Help Bob make money in Sticks, a fun physics game
Sticks is another one of those rare games where the intro is actually worth watching. It introduces you to office worker Bob, who is basically a wage slave fantasizing about a better existence.
Then, on his way back home from another grueling day at the office, he passes a huge sign which says “Sticks.” This is where the game starts.
Each level has a number of coins hovering in mid-air, and your goal is to place sticks that lead those coins to Bob — but you only have a limited amount of wood to play with. As soon as you’re done placing your sticks strategically, hit the big Play button and let nature, or rather gravity, run its course. The coins will drop down, and if you place your sticks correctly, they will roll all the way to Bob.
The soundtrack is soothing and playful, and didn’t get on my nerves even after playing for quite a while. All in all, a very cute game, especially for a day at the office.
Help Bob make money in Sticks, a fun physics game originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Black & Decker PlantSmart SO Cool!
Plant Smart by Black & Decker: a whole new techie way of gardening. Black & Decker has just found a way into my heart. I love to garden! I’m not the best at it. But I really like it. Let’s face facts… when it comes to all this blather about soils and additives [...]
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/03/31/black-decker-plantsmart-so-cool/
Group Uses Gadgets, Chemistry and a Mouse to Educate India About Religious Charlatans [Video]
March 28, 1979: Reactor Meltdown at Three Mile Island
1979: Equipment malfunction and human error lead to a partial reactor meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Middletown, Pennsylvania. It is the most serious accident ever involving a U.S. commercial nuclear facility.
Things started going wrong at 4 a.m. when a malfunction caused the main feed-water pumps to stop running, leading to [...]
Source: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2011/03/0328three-mile-island-nuclear-reactor-meltdown/
Oracle stops software development for Intel’s Itanium chips
Oracle on Tuesday became the latest software maker to say it will stop developing applications for Intel Itanium microprocessors, following a similar announcement by Microsoft last year and Red Hat the year before.
“After multiple conversations with Intel senior management, Oracle has decided to discontinue all software development on the Intel Itanium microprocessor,” Oracle said in a statement late Tuesday. “Intel management made it clear that their strategic focus is on their x86 microprocessor and that Itanium was nearing the end of its life,” the company added.
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Microsoft Patching Up Windows Phone 7?s Ragged Update Process
Microsoft’s first series of Windows Phone software “updates” have been a mess, to say the least.
Some Windows Phone 7 customers can upgrade the software now. Some can get it later. And weeks ago, a few unlucky owners of a Windows Phone 7-powered Samsung phone bricked their handsets when they downloaded an update.
What the hell’s going [...]
Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/04/windows-phone-updates/
CCleaner updates with full Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox 4 support
CCleaner continues to be one of the most popular Windows maintenance programs we cover here at Download Squad, and Piriform has released a minor (but important) update. CCleaner version 3.05 now includes full support for both recently-released Web browsers, Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox 4.
The update doesn’t stop there, however. CCleaner is now better at scanning your registry for unused file extensions, obsolete software references, and invalid browser helper objects (BHOs). Cookie management has been improved with the addition of iTunes support and tweaks to CCleaner’s Intelligent cookie keeper.
Application clean-up has gotten a big boost, too — with added support for Adobe Air, Steam, Xfire, TeamSpeak, Ventrilo, Skype, AIM, Camfrog Video Chat, Miranda, Pidgin, Yahoo Messenger, FrostWire, uTorrent, iMesh, BearShare, and more.
You’ll find both the CCleaner 3.05 installer and portable version on Piriform’s site.
CCleaner updates with full Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox 4 support originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Diamond-encrusted Lunatik iPod nano watch is as superfluous as it sounds
If you’re the type of person who has 99 problems, a satisfactory wristwatch being one, feast your lustful eyes on this diamond-encrusted abomination. ZShock has managed to work its magic — $18,000 worth, to be precise — on a Lunatik iPod nano watch, with the end result being something that we’d hardly recommend being caught dead with. Of course, those who’d disagree vehemently are going to need a magic number in order to procure one, but those who are just curious can peek the source link below for a bit of wrist-on action. Temper that jealously, though.
Diamond-encrusted Lunatik iPod nano watch is as superfluous as it sounds originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Magical iPad Celebrates One Year Anniversary
It seems like only yesterday that Apple launched their innovative and revolutionary iPad tablet computer. It’s been exactly one year since the device took the computing world by storm and a lot has happened in that time. Several companies have since launched their own version of tablet devices but so far none come close to [...]
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Zero-day Flash vulnerability fixed in Chrome, still unpatched elsewhere
Google, proving the efficacy of Chrome’s built-in Flash Player and its early, insider access to Adobe’s developer builds, has fixed the zero-day vulnerability that emerged last week.
The hole will be plugged on other platforms and browsers by a new version of Flash 10.1 and 10.2 that should’ve been released by now.
If you’ve restarted Google Chrome in the last few days, you should now have the updated Flash Player. Otherwise, go ahead and restart your browser now and it will automatically update.
Zero-day Flash vulnerability fixed in Chrome, still unpatched elsewhere originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
WordPress 3.2 to remove support for old tech and introduce distraction-free writing
According to a developer post from WordPress, the popular content management platforms has its sights set on becoming both lighter and faster than ever before. The company is focused on moving ahead, and that means it’s time to leave behind some old technologies. A minimum of PHP 5.2.4 will be required, as will MySQL 5. IE6 support is also being shoved to the back burner — security updates which only affect the aging browser will be lowered in priority and WordPress may even consider adding an upgrade nag.
WordPress 3.2 will also see the introduction of a distraction-free writing mode, like those found in Byword or Ommwriter, and lead developer Mark Jaquith wants to ensure that the overall experience is “more lightweight and calming.” He’s also working with the WordPress crew to squeeze additional performance gains wherever possible.
The timeline for WordPress 3.2 is due to be released this week.
WordPress 3.2 to remove support for old tech and introduce distraction-free writing originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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April Fool?s Playmobil Apple Store Playset
Well the clever crew over at ThinkGeek has done it again, this time with a hilarious April Fool’s prank. The Playmobil Apple Store video is so convincing you’ll almost believe the product is real. They sure know how to have fun over at ThinkGeek! You have to admit, this mini Apple store was a creative [...]
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Email Breach At Email Marketer Epsilon Affects TiVo, Citi, Marriott And More
In case you haven’t already received the ominous sounding email, data held by email marketing firm Epsilon was compromised earlier this week – the hack apparently executed by one person. The breach, which keeps broadening in scope as more companies inform their customers, has thus far affected these top brands: TiVo, Walgreens, US Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, Citi, Home Shopping Network, McKinsey & Company, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, Marriott Rewards, New York & Company, Brookstone, and The College Board. The notification emails each brand has been sending their customers is some version of the below.
We have been informed by Epsilon, the vendor that sends email to you on our behalf, that your e-mail address may have been exposed by unauthorized entry into their system.
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These Knives Make Cutting Your Christmas Ham Look as Sharp as an Armani Suit [Design]
NuGreen LED Desk Lamp from NewerTechnology Review
We?ve all heard by now that replacing standard incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs can save us money in the long run. They use less energy to produce the same amount of light, and they produce less heat doing it. Compact fluorescent bulbs can be big and bulky and not fit into every lamp and [...]
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/03/31/nugreen-led-desk-lamp-from-newertechnology-review/
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CrunchGear Week in Review: Speed of Snow Edition
Here are some stories from the past week on CrunchGear: Fez: Check Out The Indie Game Everyone Will Be Talking About This Year For Your Friday: Skiing With A Jetpack On Cute Pixelated Camera Decals For Your Wallz R.I.P. Microsoft Zune, 2006-2011 Flea 2.0 USB Rechargeable Bike Light Powers Your Night With The Light Of [...]
Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/03/21/week-in-review-speed-of-snow/
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Deal and Giveaway: A $55 Wine Enthusiast Voucher from BuyWithMe
Group buying site BuyWithMe is offering a $55 voucher for Wine Enthusiast for $25.
Click here to check out the deal.
Deal ends Sunday February 13th at 11:59 pm EST.
If you’ve never bought a voucher from a service like BuyWithMe, Groupon, LivingSocial or others I wouldn’t be worried about whether it’s legit. If it seems strange I think I know how you feel. I felt the same way the first time I heard about them. But after taking advantage of a number of these deals I haven’t had a deal go south on me. You just have to read the terms of the deal and decide whether it works for you.
For this one I think the terms are favorable. The $55 voucher can even be used towards shipping and some items qualify for free shipping if you order $95 worth of merchandise.
In conjunction with this deal, BuyWithMe has given me one voucher to give away – more on that at the end of this post.
I thought it would be helpful to put together a list of wine accessories for your consideration. Here are some things that catch my eye:
Riedel Vinum Cabernet/Merlot/Bordeaux Wine Glasses (Set of 2)
For me, Riedel’s Vinum line represents the benchmark against which all other wine glasses are measured. The shapes of the stems and the styling is spot-on classic.
It’s really difficult to catch Riedel stemware at a discount so this BuyWithMe offer presents a good opportunity to catch these glasses at a good price.
Ravi Instant Wine Chiller
If you’re a white wine drinker -or- you live in a warmer climate the Ravi Instant Wine Chiller is a product you might find useful. If you have a single temperature wine refrigerator (or wine cellar) and you want to take white wine out and enjoy it immediately, the Ravi can drop the temperature 10-20F.
If you keep red wine at room temperatures that approach 80F alcohol will tend to dominate. Dropping the temperature down closer to 65F can really make the wine shine. The Ravi can help in this scenario as well.
Full review here.
Screwpull Waiter Style Corkscrew
Corkscrews have to be some of the most overpriced/overthought wine accessories on the market. Whenever someone comes at me with a winged device or anything that doesn’t fit in your pocket I get scared. Opening wine is easy – all you need is a waiter’s corkscrew and you’re set.
I like this one because Screwpull makes good stuff and the double-hinged feature is handy. Check it out.
Riedel Merlot Wine Decanter
At their core, wine decanters are pretty simple devices. You want to expose more surface area of the wine to air than what a wine bottle would normally provide -and- you want to give sediment an area to settle within so it doesn’t wind up in your glass. This one from Riedel costs only $25.95. A good opportunity to snag your first wine decanter -or- stock up if you find yourself in situations where you need to decant multiple bottles simultaneously.
EuroCave Comfort 266 Wine Cellar (1-Temp) (Black – Solid Door)
Okay, it’s a stretch to think you’d use a $55 voucher to buy a wine refrigerator that costs a couple thousand dollars. But I bought one of these a few years ago and I’ve been very pleased with it. The best way to get a deal on a EuroCave? Call them up, ask for Marshall, and tell him you’re ready to buy right now. Ask them to give you the best deal possible. Shoot for 15% off and free shipping and see what they say. As with many retailers, it’s difficult to get a great price -and- free shipping but it never hurts to ask.
Okay, here’s how to enter the giveaway. Just leave a comment below saying you’d like to be entered by 5 pm PST Friday February 11th 2011. I’ll then pass along the $55 Wine Enthusiast BuyWithMe voucher as a gift.
Prefer to keep it on the down low? No problem – just drop me an E-mail saying you’d like to be entered in this giveaway: wellesleywinepress@gmail.com
To improve your chances of winning, include a link in your comment to a specific item on the Wine Enthusiast website that you think is a good play for use with this voucher.
Winner will be chosen by random drawing and announced Saturday morning. Good luck, and please spread the word on Facebook and Twitter by using the buttons below.
Disclosure: I participate in both the Wine Enthusiast and BuyWithMe affiliate programs and BuyWithMe provided this voucher for me to give away.
GoDaddy CEO Bob Parsons Was Bitten by a Big Cat While Hunting Game in 2009 [Horrible]
TiVo Customer Email List Hacked—Prepare Yourself for Spam (Updated) [Security]
Facebook launches unified mobile site, announces 250 million mobile users
Facebook has announced that its two mobile sites — m.facebook.com and touch.facebook.com — have been unified, bringing a simpler mobile experience to Facebook users. And there are a lot of those — a quarter billion, according to Facebook.
Smartphone users won’t be losing any functionality because of the consolidation. If your phone supported the enhacned features offered by touch.facebook.com, the new site will automatically flip the switch when you visit.
Rolling the sites together helps simplify things for Facebook’s developer team. Now changes can be pushed to a single site instead of two separate sites, which makes it easier to ensure that all mobile users receive a nearly identical experience regardless of the device they’re using.
The new Facebook mobile can also check to see if your phone supports geolocation. If it doesn’t, you won’t be seeing much of Facebook Places — which obviously relies heavily on geolocation. Images can also be optimized on the fly to keep page performance from suffering on less powerful devices. You can see the three different versions of the share button below, courtesy our friends at TechCrunch.
Facebook launches unified mobile site, announces 250 million mobile users originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Audi Teams Up with Renovo to Produce Yet Another Jaw-Dropping Wooden Bicycle [Bicycles]
Google Counts On a New Social Strategy by +1′s
Google has launched what many see as its answer to the growing phenomenon of social search in general and Facebook’s “Like” button in particular: the +1 button. It is similar in concept, although in Google’s case it will eventually be included in search results. When users see something they like on a Google property such as YouTube or a search ad, they can click the +1 button.
Razer Chimaera wireless Xbox 360 headset review
When a product takes well over a full year to go from introduction to release, it’s natural for consumer expectations to amp themselves up a notch or two. Such is the case with Razer’s Chimaera, an Xbox 360-centric wireless gaming headset that was initially teased at CES 2010, and just started shipping to end users early this year. The company’s been in the gaming headset business for some time now — if you’ll recall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with the (wired) Carcharias headset right around two years back. This 2.1 system promises to give Xbox Live yappers exactly what they’ve been waiting for, but is it really worth the $129.99 entry fee? Head on past the break for our take.
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Razer Chimaera wireless Xbox 360 headset review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ancient Antikythera Mechanism Continues to Amaze with Recent Discovery [Ancient]
LimeWire shutdown leads to massive drop in music piracy
LimeWire might not have been the downloading program of choice for elite users like those of you reading Download Squad right now, but there’s no denying its popularity with the average user. So when the Gnutella-powered LimeWire was shut down once and for all, there was little doubt that the impact on music piracy would be significant.
As TorrentFreak reports, the number of users utilizing P2P applications in the U.S. has nosedived — to a level 43% lower than this time last year. Based on previous numbers, that works out to about 12 million fewer downloaders. The findings are based on a survey conducted by NPD.
What’s particularly interesting is that while there are still plenty of LimeWire alternatives, it looks like most users have simply given up on music downloading — or at least that’s what they’re telling survey reps on the telephone…
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Cablevision Optimum for iPad app now available, streams hundreds of TV channels plus VOD
The new Cablevision iPad app is out, taking on broadcasters (Fox, Discovery, Viacom) attacking Time Warner’s live TV streaming TWCable TV app by offering subscribers the same channels as their iO TV package and video on demand. The Optimum for iPad app also includes the ability to set up DVR recordings, delete recorded shows and browse TV listings, although it doesn’t act as a direct remote for the cable box. The last time Fox and Cablevision squared off subscribers couldn’t watch their shows on Hulu or two games of the World Series which, along with a long battle over network DVRs, suggests the cable company is prepared to dig its heels in deep on this issue. Multichannel News points out subscribers need at least one cable box to make use of the new app and the TOS states it can only be used within the customer’s residence. Subscribers suitably equipped can grab the app at the iTunes link below, check out pics in the gallery or a video demo by a user embedded after the break.
Update: Now we have the press release and fact sheet from Cablevision (included after the break) so here it is by the numbers: 300 channels, can be registered on up to three iPads per account and used on any two simultaneously. Remote control functions are scheduled for the summer, and the company states that since it is delivering channels over the digital cable network and not the internet (no ‘net service required) it believes this use is covered by existing carriage agreements.
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Demand For iPad 2 Units Exceed Availability
Last Friday, March 25 Apple’s iPad 2 went on sale in 25 additional countries and it’s being claimed that most outlets were sold out before the weekend ended. Can you say Déjà Vu? It comes as no surprise that several customers were lining up on the streets, in some cases more than 24 hours in [...]
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WBW 71: Rhones Not From The Rhône
When Wine Blogging Wednesday founder Lenn Thompson asked me to host this months’ tasting I was both honored and nervous. What theme would spark new participants to join the monthly virtual tasting? How could I come up with something original after 70 tastings? But after sharing three ideas on Twitter direct messages, we were set [...]
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High-Tech Home Brew Kit Would Make Beer Robot Swoon
If Doc Brown ever made home-brew beer, he’d make it in something that looked like this, the Synergy Home Beer Brewing System. The all stainless steel setup will let you mash your own hops and barley, sparge the wort and then let it ferment. There are gas burners built in, and the high mash-tun lets [...]
Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/04/high-tech-home-brew-kit-would-make-beer-robot-swoon/
Windows 8 welcome screen revealed, looks very Metro
It’s not really a secret the Microsoft had planned on bringing bits of Windows Phone 7′s Metro UI to Windows 8, but we haven’t seen a lot of really telling evidence. However, with the Windows 8 milestone 3 build now available to Microsoft Connect partners, it was really just a matter of time before we started to get a peek.
Thanks to Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott, we’ve now had a glimpse at what the Windows 8 welcome screen will look like. As you can see, the typography is very Metro indeed. Within Windows also mentions that the background image is customizable, and we’re wondering if it might not pull from your current Windows 8 theme. This particular shot shows the CTRL + ALT + DELETE login option, but we imagine you’ll still be able to log in by clicking your account picture tile as well.
Rivera and Thurrott also mention that the tablet version of the welcome screen will allow you to log in by swiping a pattern on the screen — as you can on current Android devices.
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HTC confirms Flyer tablet will get Honeycomb… sometime
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Zero-day Flash vulnerability fixed in Chrome, still unpatched elsewhere
Google, proving the efficacy of Chrome’s built-in Flash Player and its early, insider access to Adobe’s developer builds, has fixed the zero-day vulnerability that emerged last week.
The hole will be plugged on other platforms and browsers by a new version of Flash 10.1 and 10.2 that should’ve been released by now.
If you’ve restarted Google Chrome in the last few days, you should now have the updated Flash Player. Otherwise, go ahead and restart your browser now and it will automatically update.
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Smith-Madrone Riesling 2009
I have to admit that I don’t drink a lot of white wine in the dead of a Minnesota winter. But when I saw a sample of the almost mythical Smith-Madrone Riesling, I had to see what was in the bottle. The last time I tasted Smith-Madrone Riesling was a tank sample with winemaker Charles Smith. I [...]
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Ubuntu Software Center to offer install-free application test drives
Sure, installing and removing applications in Ubuntu is a breeze — tools like Synaptic, apt-get, and the Ubuntu Software Center are all very easy to use. Canonical thinks there’s room for improvement, however, and it’s delivering an interesting new feature to the Software Center: application test drives.
Find a program you’d like to try out — but don’t necessarily want to install just yet — and click the test drive button. With the qtnx package installed and your Internet connection at the ready, the program will “buffer” and then launch, giving you an install-free look at what it can do.
Check the video after the break to see Software Center test drives of AbiWord and Chromium in action — it really is quite slick. This feature, incidentally, will make its debut in Ubuntu 11.04, which is due to be released next month.
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Lotus rivals agree royal plan to settle name case
Group Lotus and Team Lotus have agreed to drop their court actions and resolve their legal dispute in a five-a-side football match in Kuala Lumpur next Wednesday. Sources say that the idea was suggested to Tony Fernandes by Her Majesty … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/04/01/lotus-rivals-agree-royal-plan-to-settle-name-case/
TasteCamp East:Bloggers Arrive in the Finger Lakes
This is one of my favorite times of the year. I’m fortunate enough to be included on the list of wine bloggers and writers who get asked to attend TasteCamp East, organized by Lenn Thompson and Evan Dawson at The New York Cork Report. Last year, Long Island Wine Country hosted our group and although [...]
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Volumouse 2 goes 64-bit, adds per-application volume control
To start, Volumouse beta 2 adds support for Windows Vista and Windows 7 per-application volume settings. There’s also a new “send hotkeys” feature which lets you use the mouse wheel to fire off custom commands to a specified application, and you can now create up to twelve rules, each with custom OSD captions.
Nir has also added native x64 support, so Volumouse 2 plays nice with both 32 and 64-bit applications.
You can download the Volumouse 2 beta from Nirsoft. It’s fully portable, like so many of his other handy little programs.
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Look Before You Leap: A Consumer’s Guide to the Cloud
We’ve had cloud-based services for consumers for years. That includes online storage services, photo sites like Picasa and Flickr, social networks like Facebook and Twitter, Web apps like Google Apps and even online email systems. Amazon took things to the next level when it announced its entry Tuesday into cloud music storage with its Cloud Drive offering.
Microsoft Blames Google for the Suckiness of the YouTube App on Windows Phone 7 [Smartphones]
Microsoft is getting involved with the European Union’s antitrust investigation regarding Google, mostly regarding the lack of information Google provides search engine competitors for indexing YouTube videos. But even more interesting is Microsoft’s claim that their app is lacking because Google won’t provide the Windows Phone 7 team with the necessary data for the YouTube app that the versions on Android and iOS have. More »
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Netflix adds more Fox content to streaming including Glee S1, Ally McBeal
In a nice rebound from last week, Netflix is expanding its non-exclusive agreement with Fox for content, bringing older shows Ally McBeal and The Wonder Years to Watch Instantly for the first time. Also arriving are the first season of Glee and the first two seasons of Sons of Anarchy from FX with additional seasons to be added annually, as well as “a number of library movies” after their premium pay-tv windows subside. It’s not exactly the cable TV competing type of deal that it just locked up with Paramount in Canada, but fans of those shows have a few more reasons to hang on to the service. Beyond the announcement a slew of new content popped up on the service today including the just-aired premiere episode of Body of Proof, BBC stuff like Top Gear and Luther, a few James Bond flicks and anime like Inuyasha and Bleach, so even if you’re not a gleek (and disappointed because if Netflix and Fox are talking, the only topics of discussion should be commissioning new seasons of Firefly and Terriers) there’s plenty of reasons to update that queue today.
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Prepare for advanced persistent threats, or risk being the next RSA
Just a few years ago, the media was publishing daily stories about website defacements or even bank theft. How I wish for those halcyon days. Now APT (advanced persistent threat) attacks are grabbing media attention on a near-weekly basis — and IT security teams must take heed and prepare.
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March 30, 240 B.C.: Comet Cometh to Cathay
240 B.C. Chinese astronomers observe a new broom-shaped “star” in the sky. It’s the first confirmed sighting of Halley’s Comet.
Some have made the case that a sighting in the third millennium B.C. is responsible for the alignment of the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza. Interesting. Even a supposed Chinese sighting in 613 B.C. would [...]
Source: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2011/03/0330ancient-chinese-see-halleys-comet/
High-Tech Home Brew Kit Would Make Beer Robot Swoon
If Doc Brown ever made home-brew beer, he’d make it in something that looked like this, the Synergy Home Beer Brewing System. The all stainless steel setup will let you mash your own hops and barley, sparge the wort and then let it ferment. There are gas burners built in, and the high mash-tun lets [...]
Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/04/high-tech-home-brew-kit-would-make-beer-robot-swoon/
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport review
Gadgets come in all shapes and sizes, but it’s safe to say this is a big’un. Sure, it isn’t exactly portable in the traditional sense, and no 24 month contract is going to make it fit into our budget, but that doesn’t mean it can’t have a place in your life. It’s the Roadster Sport, the latest addition to the Tesla family and released to the world last summer. Version 2.5 is the fastest yet on the road, leaping from zero to 60 in 3.7 seconds yet still getting a rated 245 miles of range.
Of course, we all know that rated range doesn’t necessarily equate to real-world range, and real-world car performance doesn’t always live up to what you read in the magazines, either. Indeed in our testing we weren’t able to make it the full 245 miles that Tesla says you can in a roadster, nor did we come close to approaching this thing’s 125mph top speed. But, after spending plenty of hours wedged inside the cockpit of this $128,500 sporty EV we did walk away mighty impressed, not only with how it drove but in how it sounded. Read on, and you might just be too.
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Affordable, Expensive Washington Wines Upstage Napa Cab Blind Tasting
What started off as a chance to taste small production 2007 Napa Cabs turned into an intriguing game of “guess which one is from Washington?” at a recent blind tasting. Fellow Boston-area wine blogger Adam Japko (Wine-Zag.com) lined up 6 2007 Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley ranging from $30 to $125 then added a twist: Two of the wines mixed into the lineup were from Washington State.
The Washington vs. California angle wasn’t so much the story as the specific wines he chose to throw into the mix: The $125 2007 Quilceda Creek Galatzine Vineyard Cabernet (97 Wine Advocate) and a $10 wine you can find in any supermarket in America: The 2007 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet. The results might surprise you…read on.
The evening started off with a tasting of older Stony Hill Chardonnays: 1990, 1991, 1993, and 1997. These wines weren’t my favorites – they were kind of just “there” at best and in one case they took on spirit-like flavors (the 1991). I thought the 1997 was slightly corked. Overall, I was reminded of a recent Tweet from Garagiste: “alcohol never dissipates- fruit does”. These wines were at a reasonable 13% – how will wines north of 15% fare in 20 years? Not so well I think.
We tasted the Cabernets in two flights of 4. For whatever reason I liked the wines from the first flight a lot more than the second.
Here are my notes on the wines, ranked in order from what I thought was best to worst:
2007 Stanton Cabernet Sauvignon
$75/NR
Most tannic of the first flight. A big wine with a delicious Napa Cab flavor profile of blackberries, black currant, and some savory notes. Great now but will get better as the tannins integrate. I guessed this was the Realm for whatever reason but I was mistaken.
This wine was also the crowd favorite.
93/100 WWP: Outstanding
2007 Quilceda Creek Galatzine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington State)
$125/97 Wine Advocate
Herbaceous eucalyptus and bell pepper notes. Powerful with gritty tannins. Long finish.Very high quality, but not my style.
The crowd voted this wine 5th place out of 8 – a surprisingly low showing for a $125 wine rated 97 points.
92/100 WWP: Outstanding
2007 Taken Napa Valley Cabernet
$30/NR
Slightly sweet fruit. Some pleasant coconut aromas. Smooth. Quite nice. Drinking nicely for such a young wine.
90/100 WWP: Outstanding
2007 Mica Napa Valley Cabernet
$75/NR
A delicious and flavorful fruit-forward single-note kind of wine. Is this the Columbia Crest?
No, it wasn’t the Columbia Crest – though others thought it might be too.
89/100 WWP: Outstanding
Emerson Brown Napa Valley Cabernet
$50/NR
Closed nose. Awkward, but I can see this one improving with time. Caught some acetone aromas perhaps?
86/100 WWP: Very Good
Ad Vivum Napa Valley Cabernet
$125/89 Wine Advocate
Grippy. Kind of bitter. Very tannic. Hot.
A pretty poor showing for a $125 wine.
84/100 WWP: Good
Realm Farella Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet
$95/91+ Wine Advocate/90 Wine Spectator
Meaty. Smells like a ball park hot dog, and a bit like spoiled produce behind a grocery store. Smoky. Lots of grip. Drying tannins.
Finished 2nd amongst the crowd.
83/100 WWP: Good
2007 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet
$10/89 Wine Spectator
Flat, bitter, rough. Caramel. Smells like a wood shop.
3rd place amongst the crowd which is quite an accomplishment considering it sells for 90% less than the top wines in the tasting and a-third the most affordable wine.
82/100 WWP: Good
Conclusions and Outlook
I’m a big fan of Napa Cab and I’ve had some good experiences with the vintage so far. But trying to guess which wine was the famous Quilceda Creek and which was the lowly Grand Estates was so much fun – it stole the show!
I was surprised how well the Columbia Crest did with the crowd as well as how little I thought of it personally – I’ve really enjoyed that wine in prior vintages. The Columbia Crest Grand Estate Cab and Merlot (along with their next-level-up H3 bottling) are my go-to grocery store recommendations. I’m still a fan – just not of this bottle on this night.
It was a treat trying the Quilceda Creek. I’ve heard so much about their wines, and although I’d never tasted it before I wasn’t surprised which it was. The quality was undeniable even if its flavor profile didn’t align with what I’m looking for in a domestic Cab.
Almost all of these wines will benefit from bottle age, but it’s fun checking out wines when they’re more readily available. Stanton, my top pick and the crowd favorite as well, doesn’t seem to be widely distributed at retail. Here’s a link to their website if you’re interested in checking them out.
I was surprised and kind of bummed the Realm didn’t show better for me. That was one of the few producers I’d heard of before and I was looking forward to trying it. Others liked it so maybe I was off my game after the intermission. Oh well – I guess I saved myself $95 tasting it instead of buying a bottle.
Adam puts on great tastings – my thanks to him for hosting me and others at this event. He’s such a generous, kind, and wide open kind of guy. Definitely check out his wine blog when you have a chance – especially his piece that focuses on the Stony Hill Chardonnays at this tasting.
Question of the Day: Have you had any of these wines? If so what do you think of these results? If not, what are some of your recent discoveries in Napa or Washington Cab?
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The Onion Releases Its Real iPad App on the Day That Everything Else is Fake [Apps]
Color-Coordinate Your iPad 2 with Your Smart Cover
Do you like having your devices in a case so they are the same color front and back? Are you missing that color-coordination because you’re using the Smart Cover with your new iPad 2? Skinit has durable skins for the iPad 2 that protect the aluminum back and the colored bezel from scratches. You can [...]
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Skype in the Classroom tears down geographic walls, connects pupils the world over
Cisco’s doing it in the boardroom, and soon, your children may be taking notes from kiddos situated in a different continent. Skype in the Classroom is a new online platform that aims to make it easier for teachers to find other teachers who are utilizing Skype within their classes, and already there are 3,900+ taking advantage. The goal here is to enable professors to easily reach out and find like-minded individuals who are covering complementary topics, and with a quick email, the two could be cooking up joint lesson plans a dozen time zones apart. As of now, 99 countries have teachers that are signed on, and we’re guessing it’s only a matter of time before a couple more join and push that into triple digits. Next step? Logging into first period from home. Or Fiji.
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Add playback hotkeys to Amazon Cloud Player with a Chrome extension
Google Chrome users, for example, can add playback hotkeys with an extension called keyMazony. Once installed, you’ll have keyboard control of your Amazon Cloud Player queue. keyMazony commands will work as long as you’re in the same Chrome window as Cloud Player, even if its tab doesn’t have focus. The key combinations are customizable as well — just make sure you don’t set up a combo that conflicts with another extension or Chrome’s built-in keyboard shortcuts.
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TechCrunch Giveaway: Free Tickets To Disrupt NYC #TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt is back. This year’s first Disrupt is taking place in New York City, where we will have the best new startups, all-star guests and speakers, after parties, and more that we will reveal in the upcoming weeks. Disrupt NYC starts on May 23rd and goes until May 25th. May 23rd is only eight weeks away. For every Friday leading up to Disrupt NYC, we are going to give 1 ticket away to one lucky reader, fan, or follower. The tickets start at $1,795, later going up to $2,995. The way to win the tickets may change, but the prize will remain the same. If you want a chance at winning this week’s ticket to Disrupt in New York City, just follow these steps to enter:
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6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Review
What do you get when you combine robot toys and a solar cell? You get the fun and educational 6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit from MiniInTheBox.com. Let’s take a look. This do-it-yourself kit includes everything you need to build 6 different “robots” that are powered by a solar cell. Just be aware that none of the [...]
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/04/01/6-in-1-solar-robot-kit-review/
Survival Lab is a fun pixelated game where dying doesn’t matter
For each donut-like yellow thing you pick up, you gain a bit of experience. If you manage to collect several in a row without getting hit, this counts as a combo. You can see my mad combo skills in the screenshot, of course. Collecting combos is a good thing, because a ten-point combo gives you for more experience than just collecting ten dounts one by one (getting hit in-between).
Having experience is useful, because once you die, you get to a screen where you can upgrade your skills. You can learn to run faster, double-jump (and then double-jump higher), and duck. You can also gain more armour so that getting hit won’t kill you so quickly.
What makes this simple game so addictive is that when you die, your experience doesn’t reset. You just go back to the same level, or another level of your choosing, and keep accumulating more and more experience. Lots of fun, especially if you’re into the whole retro-gaming thing.
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The Week’s Best iPhone Apps [Video]
Tom Bihn Breve Case for iPad and iPad 2
The new Breve case for iPad and iPad 2 from Tom Bihn is designed for people who want to minimize their burden. Tom Bihn says the bag is designed to hold the iPad, charger, a phone, and not much else. The case has U.S. 1050d ballistic nylon exterior and an interior of padded open-cell foam [...]
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Surgical robot builds tiny paper airplane (video)
Like killing elephants, paper airplane construction is a skill passed from father to son generation after generation — at least until the robots take over. Dr. James Porter knows this and has done us the service of putting together a video showing him manipulating a da Vinci surgical robot to deftly fold a tiny paper airplane. So why not call in the kid and click through the break for all the go-action, daddy. It’s not quite as impressive as robotic prostate surgery but hey, at least it’s not prostate surgery.
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Corel releases VideoStudio Pro X4, we go hands on (video)
Corel seems to be on a roll lately; after releasing WinZip System Utilities just last week, this morning the company announced VideoStudio Pro X4.
VideoStudio Pro is aimed at home users and small business professionals who want to create professional-looking videos, but without the hassle, steep learning curve and price of Adobe Premiere Pro and the likes.
This new version introduces several features:
- Stop motion animation: You can now capture still frames using a webcam, camcorder or DSLR and use them to produce an animation. Tools such as “onion skin view” let you compare the previous image in the sequence with the current one and make the animation as smooth as possible.
- Processor optimization: Corel says the app is optimized for Intel’s new Sandy Bridge systems, and have shown us some graphs with very impressive numbers. We’ve been unable to test this particular point, but if you have a recent-generation Intel or AMD Fusion system, VideoStudio performance should be blazing. Even on our older test system performance was quite impressive.
- Customizable workspace: You can drag the video preview window to your secondary monitor (if you have one) and tweak just about any other element in the window layout. Once done, you can save your ideal workspace in one of three slots.
- Share-to-Web: VideoStudio Pro X4 hooks directly into YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and Flickr, so you don’t even have to launch a browser to upload your final product. Edit, produce and share from within the app itself.
- Smart Package: Video projects typically consist of many files; Smart Package lets you bundle all video assets for a given project into one ZIP file which you can password-protect and keep in a safe place once you’re done editing.
I’ve had a chance to play around with a pre-release version for a few days, and have put it through its paces editing a short video for my day job. Overall, I’ve been impressed with how easy it was to create pro-looking results. If you do any sort of video editing but are leery of the investment other apps require (both in dollars and effort), VideoStudio Pro is well worth checking out. To see a bit of the interface itself and what the app can do, watch the video after the jump.
Note: We’ll be running a give-away of ten VideoStudio Pro X4 licenses later today, each worth $100 USD. Keep your eyes peeled for the giveaway post!
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USA becomes the biggest wine consuming country! We?re #1!!!
We did it! Congratulations, America! According to analysts Gomberg, Fredrikson, we are now the biggest wine consuming country in the world! USA! USA! (hat tip: winebusiness.com) We’ve overcome challenges as a country. Even a scant four decades ago our parents had trouble finding good wine here. And our domestic wine industry, which makes about two-thirds [...]
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Making Angels: The Pipeline Fund Announces 2011 Fellows
The New York-based Pipeline Fund, which aims to increase the number of women who become angel investors and social entrepreneurs in the U.S., today announced its inaugural class of Pipeline Fund Fellows and mentors (listed at the end of this post). The Pipeline Fund Fellowship accepted ten women who are influencers in their fields, and have a track record of charitable giving. Together, they will go through a six-month boot camp style program in New York, where they’ll learn how to route some of their wealth into angel deals (that will score them an equity stake) in for-profit, for-good businesses. The founder and chief executive of the Pipeline Fund, Natalia Oberti Noguera (image below) is serious about resolving bias against women that she ? and many others ? perceived in the investment and startup ecosystem. 
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RadioShack to get T-Mobile Sidekick 4G on April 20th
While T-Mobile’s staying coy about the Sidekick 4G’s availability, RadioShack went ahead and gave us the final piece of the puzzle: according to one of its latest tweets, said Android phone is heading to the Shack on April 20th. Oh yes, this just so happens to be the rumored date for the G-Slate and G2X as well. Coincidence? Only time will tell, and let’s hope that this doesn’t end up being an April Fool’s joke — well, at least the Shack would have something to blame if it actually misheard the information over the phone.
RadioShack to get T-Mobile Sidekick 4G on April 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Surfy for Windows Phone 7 is a free, tabbed Web browser
While you wait patiently for Microsoft to deliver Internet Explorer Mobile 9 to your Windows Phone 7 device, you may find yourself wanting for a slightly more feature-filled browser that you can use right now. Surfy is a nice option that’s worth checking out, introducing several features you won’t find in the stock WP7 browser.
Surfy offers tabbed browsing, a fullscreen mode, and orientation locking so that you don’t unexpectedly switch from landscape to portrait viewing. Its address bar provides suggestions as you type, and autocomplete is supported for text input fields.
There’s also detailed in-app help provided, and Surfy’s developer is keen on adding new user-suggested features — you can pitch your ideas using the app’s feedback system.
Surfy is available for free from the Zune Marketplace.
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Microsoft trumpets Windows Phone 7 numbers on first birthday
Happy first birthday, Windows Phone 7! One year on, and the fledgling mobile operating system has 36,000 active developers in its AppHub community, 1.5 million downloads of its Developer Tools, and 11,500 apps in its Marketplace.
Microsoft is quick to take a couple shots at competitors’ app stores, beating its chest about not re-counting tanslations of an app or “lite” apps, “increasing tonnage” by supporting apps from other mobile platforms, and not listing wallpapers as a category.
That’s all fine and dandy, but we spend a lot of time sifting through WP7 app feeds — and we’re still not seeing a lot of awesome apps on the platform. We think a few marquee apps would’ve made a pretty nice first birthday present — along with a much smoother update process for WP7 users.
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Look Before You Leap: A Consumer’s Guide to the Cloud
We’ve had cloud-based services for consumers for years. That includes online storage services, photo sites like Picasa and Flickr, social networks like Facebook and Twitter, Web apps like Google Apps and even online email systems. Amazon took things to the next level when it announced its entry Tuesday into cloud music storage with its Cloud Drive offering.
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Event Report: Urban Grape Quintessa Wine Dinner at The Capital Grille
Wine retailer The Urban Grape recently teamed up with The Capital Grille in Chestnut Hill, MA to kick off a series of winemaker dinners in 2011. The first, this past Thursday January 27th, featured wines from Quintessa and winemaker Charles Thomas.
Quintessa is owned by Augustin Huneeus whose Huneeus Vintners controls a growing stable of wine brands. Quintessa is a top-flight Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley that retails for around $135. Faust is a more approachable Napa Cab that sells for around $50. Illumination is a $45 Napa Sauvignon Blanc.
Beyond these Napa wines, Huneeus Vintners has added a number of prominent brands to their portfolio. In California these include Flowers and Orin Swift (who makes the bold QPR-favorite The Prisoner). In Chile there’s Veramonte and Ritual. Quite a list of wines.
My affinity for The Capital Grill is well-documented at this point. Here’s a review I wrote last year about their Master Wine Tasting Event in June. I’m a huge fan of their style of service, the quality of food across the entire menu, and the way their wine selections focus on guiding us to delicious wines in categories that expand our wine knowledge.
The evening started out with a reception featuring the Chilean Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc. I thought it was a fruit-forward and friendly way to start the evening. I had a nice time chatting up Urban Grape owners TJ and Hadley Douglas. TJ told me he loves wine dinners tracing back to his days with (wine distributor) Ruby Wines when he regularly did wine dinners.
If you’re familiar with The Capital Grille’s Chestnut Hill location, the dinner occurred in the private room in the back-left of the restaurant. The event was absolutely sold out and the room was filled to capacity. In talking to the people seated around me, there was a mix of big-time Capital Grille fans and Urban Grape clients as well. Everyone was excited to try the wines.
As the first course was served (a Winter Salad of Mesclun Greens and Endive Tossed with a Grapefruit Vinaigrette, Clementine, Poached Pear and Postachio) winemaker Charles Thomas greeted us, told us about the history of the Quintessa, and introduced the first wine: The 2009 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc.
Charles has been winemaker at Quintessa since 2007. His past experience includes Robert Mondavi Winery, Domaine Chandon, Cardinale and Rudd as well as being involved with the inception and creation of Opus One.
Augustin Huneeus’s experience in the wine business started with Concha y Toro in Chile. Then a small winery, he built it up before coming to the US in the 1970s. He worked with a variety of brands then built up Franciscan in the 1980s. His efforts are now focused on Quintessa and related brands in his portfolio.
Charles described his approach with Illumination as being “careful with the oak”. I noted light lime aromas in a soft wine that hinted at New Zealand but chose not to go for the pungency and zest. Not too overly fruity, especially for Napa, and especially compared to the Veramonte that proceeded it. Around $45 – I’d rate it 86 points.
The second course featured Alaskan Yukon Gold Salmon Caviar and American Sturgeon Caviar paired with the 2008 Ritual Pinot Noir.
Like other Chilean Pinot Noirs I’ve tried it was a bold wine featuring spicy notes. I thought it was racy, if a little rough and tannic compared to what I see in Pinot Noirs produced in other regions. A little rough and tumble. Paul Hobbs was a consulting winemaker on this one. Around $38 – I’d rate it 87 points.
Next up was the 2007 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Rosemary Lamb with Swiss Chard, Baby Carrots Glazed with Balsamic. One of my favorite dishes at the Capital Grille is the Double Cut Lamb Rib Chops – this was a slightly different preparation with the balsamic treatment and less crunch on the outside. It paired nicely with the Faust.
Charles described how the Faust came into being. They felt they could produce a great wine from the grapes they were selling to other wineries that weren’t making their way into the flagship Quintessa wine. Faust provides an affordable taste of what they do, but stylistically it’s a very different wine than Quintessa.
Faust is classic Napa Cab with big dark fruit up front and palate-flooding flavor. I found the back end of the palate a little limited and the finish a touch short. Still, it’s a crowd pleaser. I’d rate it 89 points – about $50.
Then, it was time for the big show. The one we’d all been waiting for: The 2007 Quintessa. Before trying the wine, I asked Charles which other wines Quintessa is stylistically similar to. He paused a moment – perhaps thinking about how to position the wine compared to other elite wines, perhaps thinking about whether he wanted to pre-dispose our perception of the wine in a certain way before we tried it. He said some compare it to Opus One, Robert Mondavi Reserve, and Phelps Insignia.
After trying the wine, I thought Opus One was the most relevant comparison. It’s definitely a new world spin on a Bordeaux blend – and a very good one. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Carmenere come together to form a wine that is slightly closed aromatically at this point (as you’d expect – the wine is very young) with tar, red fruit and just a hint of mocha. The wine distinguished itself with it’s laser-beam of intense flavors on the palate, through the back end, and with a very long finish. I hear the thing you’re looking for when assessing wines like this in their youth is length of finish so this bodes very well for this wine’s future. I’d rate it 92 points – around $135.
It was paired with a Sesame Encrusted Tuna Served over Seaweed Salad Garnished with Pickled Ginger, Honey Wasabi, and White Soy. Perhaps an unconventional pairing (some opted to have steak snuck out from the kitchen) but I thought it worked very well. The sinus-clearing nature of the wasabi was tempered with honey and the salt from the soy came together with the rich fruit of the bold red wine beautifully. I’m not much of a fish guy and I devoured the dish.
Dessert was a Coconut Creme Brulee with a Sandeman 10 Year Old Tawny Port. Loved the creme brulee – one of my favorite desserts at The Capital Grille, but I’m not much of a Port guy.
Noteable:
- The group seated next to me was a fun bunch. They said they come to the Capital Grille at least once a week and always sit with our lead server for the night David Bresner. His approach typifies the Capital Grille experience – refined yet comfortable and down to earth.
- The groups said when they went to The Capital Grille’s Las Vegas location the restaurant was aware of their dining preferences from their past dining at Massachusetts Capital Grille locations – they didn’t even have to tell them how like liked their steaks prepared. I asked them how often they mis-cook their steaks: “Almost never.” I thought this was particularly impressive given that one of them likes their steaks well done and the other likes them rare.
- They also recommended Carmaleno’s Pushcart in Saugus – duly noted.
Conclusions and Next Steps:
I’m always impressed with how well The Capital Grille serves a meal, especially to a large group like this. The Urban Grape’s style pairs well here and they’re not kidding when they say space is limited for these events. If you want to attend future events be sure to get your reservation in early.
The next dinner in the series is Thursday, March 3, 2011 featuring wines from Vias Imports – red wines from Piedmont: Barbaresco and Barolo! More info on The Urban Grape’s Event’s page.
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iRobot, QinetiQ machines to assist in Japan relief effort
A few weeks ago, it looked like robots would play a relatively small role in recovery efforts following the earthquake and subsequent nuclear crisis in Japan, but as concern grows over radiation leaks, robotics companies are positioning their mechanical offspring to do jobs deemed unsafe for humans. We’ve already heard of Aldebaran’s plans for a fleet of rescue bots, and now QinetiQ and iRobot are lending automated assistance to the cause. QinetiQ plans to send in a set of Robotic Applique Kits — used to convert Bobcat loaders into unmanned vehicles — along with sensor machines like the TALON and Dragon. Meanwhile, iRobot’s enlisted two each of its PackBots and Warriors to help aid in recovery — the former is used by the US military for bomb disposal. Both companies have already deployed teams to Japan for training.
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LG’s dual-core Optimus 2X superphone now available from Expansys
The world’s most adored across-the-pond mobile retailer has just received its first batch of LG superphones, a gem by the name of Optimus 2X. As you well know by now, the company’s playing this up as the planet’s first dual-core smartphone, and while we’d hoped that the Tegra 2-based device would be everywhere by now, at least it’s sticking to its scheduled release date over in Europe. Those interested in picking one up can get a SIM-free version headed their way for £449.99, while a free-on-contract affair can be had with T-Mobile, Vodafone and a host of others. Your credit card’s been awful naughty of late — dish out a little punishment by visiting the source link below.
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iPad Smart Bezel by Apple Revealed
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Tasty Planet is a fun flash game where you eat everything in sight
So this professor comes up with a new toilet cleaner that works by “eating” the dirt; or so he thinks. That’s how the plot starts for Tasty Planet. You play the role of the toilet cleaner, but you’re not really a toilet cleaner after all — you’re a blob of gray goo that can eat anything that’s smaller than yourself.
As you chomp away, you grow — and as you grow, you can eat bigger and bigger stuff. The first level pits you against microscopic particles; by the time I stopped playing, I got all the way to eating cats and dogs. I know that sounds disturbing, but it’s a really cute game, and there’s no gore or anything like that.
Supposedly you keep growing and growing until you’re able to eat whole planets (hence the name). The challenge factor comes when you realize you can’t touch any critter larger than yourself – you’ll get “bitten” and become smaller. In the beginning you’re so small, that a single touch can kill you. Later on, you’re big enough that touching larger animals doesn’t kill you on the spot, but it does reduce your size. Each level is timed, so if you’re not large enough by the time your clock runs out, you need to start again. As long as you don’t touch the larger animals, you should be fine.
All in all, a fun, addictive little game. It’s available for iOS, too.
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Internet Explorer 9 nears 4% share on Windows 7, IE6 extinction countdown picks up steam
Microsoft has shared some news about the state of its most and least loved Web browsers — Internet Explorer 9 and 6, respectively. Even with IE9 only recently exiting beta, Microsoft reports that 3.6% of Windows 7 users are now running the new browser (no mention of Vista… what’s with that?). The post also reveals that the adoption rate is almost five times what IE8 garnered in the early going.
It’s also interesting to note that there are now more than 1,000 sites utilizing Internet Explorer 9′s Windows 7 integration features — like the new desktop notification support we showed you in Hotmail.
But perhaps the best news of all is that Microsoft’s IE6countdown.com now has more than 400 partners and is generating nearly two million pageviews per month, helping to lure users away from the woefully out-of-date browser. Can the end come soon enough, DS readers?
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Internal Networking Tips for Your Job
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Petite Sirah Celebrates 50 Years As A Varietal
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It may sound patently obvious at this point, but there’s still cause to celebrate — Sony’s streaming subscription music service, Music Unlimited, is headed to both the PlayStation Portable and its pair of divergent spiritual successors the Next Generation Portable and Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play. Eurogamer sat down with Sony Network Entertainment VP Shawn Layden, who spread the news readily, confirming that the service would be activated (at least in the UK) on PlayStation Portable “in a matter of weeks.” Meanwhile, Android phones including the infamous PlayStation handset will get Music Unlimited “this year,” and SNE “will make it happen” on the NGP as well, presumably sometime after the company reveals when its beast of a portable game station will actually come out. All in the name of taking your tunes with you wherever you happen to travel — a concept that’s getting rather popular right now.
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NASA nixes James Cameron Mars 3D camera
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Tarzan Ball is a tricky hook-and-pull physics game
So, you’re a ball. A Tarzan Ball, to be precise. You’ve earned the nickname thanks to your astonishing ability to shoot out a lengthy ‘vine’ (I hope it’s a vine) at objects, and then pull yourself towards those objects.
That’s a handy ability to have, especially since you’ve got no legs, no arms, and no other means of transportation. In Tarzan Ball, the rope is everything. But you don’t just swing around the screen aimlessly – that wouldn’t be much of a game now, would it?
Instead, your goal in life is to collect “targets”. Each level has one of these “targets” hidden away somewhere on the screen, usually behind some kind of barrier. Once you navigate close enough to the target, you can shoot your rope at it and just reel it in. That’s when you pass the level.
You can’t die in this game, but it can still be very frustrating. It’s actually one of the tougher games I’ve posted recently. Still, if you enjoy physics games, this one is quite nicely made.
[This is actually the sequel to IQ Ball, which we covered last year! -Ed]
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Host Your Own Networking Party
Networking parties are a fantastic path to find fresh clients and increase awareness of your business. Don’t know of any in your area? Why not hold your own? With some prep age and employment, it may be simpler than you reckon to hold a successful networking party. More information: click to read full article…
Sendoid offers simple zero-config P2P file sharing, doesn’t work that well
Yet another file sharing tool is doing the rounds, but this time it has a rather interesting selling point: zero-config peer-to-peer transfers. Sendoid, which has nothing to do with Android and everything to do with sending, lets you send files directly between two users without a server in between.
Simply pop open the Sendoid website, and use either the built-in Flash client or download the AIR desktop client to select a file to send. A short URL is generated, which you then send to the recipient. You can put a password on the URL — but that’s it, as far as configuration goes. The recipient can download the file via the website, or via the AIR client.
Being P2P-based, Sendoid has a few great features that set it apart from its central-server cousins. Sendoid has no file size limit, and your download speed is only limited by the sender’s upload speed. Then there’s the fact that it’s a lot more secure: files are sent directly to other users and never touch Sendoid’s servers.
Ultimately, though, Sendoid is hampered by peer-to-peer’s (P2P) well-known and time-honored issues. If P2P was meant for sending individual files, file dumps like Megaupload and RapidShare, and tools like YouSendIt, wouldn’t exist.
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Debt Relief Services – A Last Option To Avoid Bankruptcy
These days, Debt relief services have become an vital concern among the citizens of America. If you really desire to get rid of owed sum then you should get more and more data about debt relief services. Most of human beings reckon to file for bankruptcy when they have no more money to pay creditors. More information: click to read full article…
Setting Up School Trophy Cases
Every college is proud of its achievements. Having college trophy cases does a abundance for the institution. It boosts morale for not just the teams however the student body. More information: for more info click here…
Why Written Communication Skills Are Important
We have very excellent intentions when we desire to convey a message and the bigger we refine that message the bigger the results. You’re encouraged to review these for a positive outcome on your following message whether written, recorded, or spoken. More information: for more info click here…
The Payback of an IT Trade Show
Regardless of this, statistics would report that there are still encircling seventy to eighty percent of leads that do not get any follow up.} This is in spite of the circumstance about eighty six percent of marketer’s claims that they go and participate in an IT trade exhibit for the main goal of getting leads. More information: click to read full article…
New Acer will be more like Apple, less like HP
The details behind the rift that saw Acer’s CEO Gianfranco Lanci (pictured) suddenly resign yesterday are now starting to emerge. Simply put, Acer’s board wants the Taiwanese company to be more like Apple and HTC, according to Bloomberg, raking in big profits on fat margins. Lanci’s approach, however, was to aggressively increase volumes and using its scale to negotiate cheaper prices from suppliers in a race to steal market share from Dell and HP. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, Acer’s profit margin in the last fiscal year was just 2.3 percent compared to Apple’s 21.5 percent. Daunting, to say the least.
With Lanci gone, JT Wang, Acer’s chairman and temporary CEO, plans to put more effort into expanding its smartphone and tablet business while broadening efforts around enterprise sales. For Wang, Lanci’s departure marks a break with the past, saying, “Recently the iPad [tablet computer] and other new form factors have had a very big impact on the PC market. We have to change our business strategy.” While PCs will still be core to the business, Wang said “we won’t be in a hurry to change to become the world number one.” Unfortunately for Acer, its brand is more closely associated with low-cost laptops than with the premium devices required to significantly expand its profit margins. We’d wish ‘em luck but we think Acer will be better served by an innovative CEO and focused R&D.
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Business and Faith
Houses of worship welcome human beings from a variety of religious traditions who are looking to draw closer to God. Many individuals strive to pursue the balance between a career, faith and family lifetime. A recent Wall Street Journal editorial asserted that in America’s churches many tend to privilege church and missionary supply over business activity. More information: for more info click here…
March 24, 1989: Valdez Spill Causes Environmental Catastrophe
1989: The Exxon Valdez runs aground in Prince William Sound, spilling nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil across 1,300 miles of Alaskan coastline. In terms of environmental damage, it ranks among the worst man-made catastrophes ever, and one whose repercussions are felt to this day.
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Driver Finder Overview and Review
Driver Finder is a piece of software that helps you update the drivers on your machine. This is vital, as every Windows PC uses driver software in some capacity to aid it run, meaning that if you have incorrect/outdated drivers on your system, it’s likely the condition that your PC will be running ineffectively or with problems. Most human beings see the problems with their PC’s drivers as issues such as “having no sound” on Windows, or having some sort of difficulty with the graphics, etc. More information: read more…
Get Debt Free Fast and Improve Your Credit Score
First, You have to confess there is a huge difficulty, and following gaze for a solution. It is very vital that you pay your debts on age every month in order to safeguard your credit score, lower your debt, as well as constitute certain that you simply stay economically soluble. The following steps will certainly teach you tips on how to crack the cycle of spending, and lower your financial troubles to bigger controllable level. More information: read more…
Rogers puts Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and Arc up for pre-order
Well, it’s not yet confirming the “late April” launch date that leaked out yesterday, but Rogers has now just started accepting pre-orders for both the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and Xperia Arc, each of which will run you $99.99 on a three-year contract (there’s no indication of off-contract pricing). It does say, however, that the current “offer” will expire on May 2nd, which could possibly be an indication of an actual release date, or just the beginning of a different offer. What’s more, Rogers has also revealed a small surprise of another sort — it turns out that it will be carrying both the black and white versions of the Xperia Play. Hit up the link below to get your order in if you’re interested.
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Challenges Facing Shippers Transport
During the operation or lifetime of any business, it is likely to face different challenges at certain stages. Just like any other business, shippers transport also experiences a number of challenges during its operations. More information: for more info click here…
Must-have Firefox 4 add-ons for Chrome and Internet Explorer converts
So you’ve finally realized that while Chrome might be fast, it sacrifices creature comforts to be so. It’s a little bit like living in a whitewashed room with nothing more than a beige-box PC and keyboard — it works, but it’s not a particularly fun experience. If you like car analogies, Chrome is like a race-tuned Ferrari with hard-plastic bucket seats and tubular titanium roll cage.
Likewise, Internet Explorer 8 and 9 will get you safely around the Web — and quickly, in the case of IE9 — but if you want to change the UI, or strap on extra functionality, you’re bang out of luck because it has less add-ons than Opera has users. Internet Explorer is, in short, the Volvo of Browser Land.
If you want speed, security, functionality and full-featured add-ons, Firefox 4 is the only browser worth talking about. Let’s dive in and check out the best add-ons for first-time users and browser converts.
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Securing Your Business Network
This article is about securing your business network. It will clarify a hardly any things every business should have/do. More information: more info…
My Diet Won’t Work, No Matter What I Do I Can’t Seem to Lose Weight!
What do you do when you are trying really dense however you just can’t seem to lose weight? It’s really frustrating, when somehow the scales just don’t seem to reflect the circumstance that you are trying so dense. You know you are eating fair and you are exercising three times a week, however still nothing. What’s going incorrect? More information: click here for more…
Start Feeling Better And Gain Confidence With Weight Loss
Over the at the end distinct decades there has been an increasing trend of overweight and obese human beings. There are many reasons for the significant rise in persons who are overweight, however they are not permanent ones. Anyone yearning to shave off pounds is perfectly capable of doing so, all they demand is a plot that has been proven to be effective in providing weight loss, and the will to go outside and do the assigned workouts. More information: for more info click here…
Which Business Type Are You?
When it comes to running and managing your business, there are two types of business owners: 1. Just in age or 2. Just in condition. We all have tendencies of both; chances are, however, you swing towards one or the other. More information: more info…
Scientists propose a ‘journey to the mantle of the Earth’
Scientists propose a ‘journey to the mantle of the Earth’ originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Win Writing Contests – And Write Your Own Pay Check
How to constitute a huge part-age income by entering small tale contests. The most consistently profitable path to publishing success starts here. More information: click here for more…
How to Authorize a Computer or iPad for iTunes Files and Setup a Home Sharing Network
How to Authorize a Machine for iTunes Files and setup a House Sharing Network. Under Apple’s User Agreement, you are allowed 5 devices to play your iTunes and App Store buys. You you will have to type in your username and password to play many songs, audio books. More information: read more…
How to Deliver a Good Speech
most human beings might undermine the role a speech plays, however when it comes to a wedding where we have both the bride and the groom, it is very vital that the speech in which the parents of the bride, the best male and the maid of honor deliver affair a abundance, the speeches should be captivating. For you to be a excellent speaker, you demand to do your homework well so that you can become a excellent speaker with excellent skills. It is not simple to deliver a excellent speech in front of a large crowd… More information: click to read full article…
Deluxe or Do-it-Yourself: The Wine Cooler Solution and Giveaway
At some point in a wine enthusiast’s journey, for reasons practical or aesthetic, there comes a time when a refrigerated wine storage solution jumps onto the wish list. If you don’t have a wine cooler (or, even if you do) you’re in luck because I’ll be giving a Kalorik 21-bottle wine cooler away to one lucky commenter to this post, a $300 value.
For me, I lucked into a wine fridge as a way-too-generous wedding gift nearly six years ago. One of my best friends (and a groomsman) gave me a bottle of 1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia and a Danby Silhouette 51-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler. Getting married in your thirties does yield benefits – the gifts are better, certainly.
Since then, much to my wife’s chagrin, I’ve also managed to overtake the garage refrigerator in addition to using a dedicated full-size 1950’s-era vintage refrigerator (set to cool, but not cold setting) in my basement that I use for reds and whites that are in the drinking queue. Aside from general cellaring in my basement (no furnace heating so it stays 58 degrees year-round), I have my refrigeration needs well-covered and it all follows a circuitous path to my palate in a system that only makes sense to me.
When looking for a refrigeration solution, the options are clearer. There are two paths: The do-it-yourself (DIY) practical path or the aesthetic (read: cool and more expensive) path.
If you’re on a budget and not concerned with looks, you should take a look at a nifty gadget called the Wine-Stat II that works with any refrigerator, including the 1970s avocado green model that is probably in your grandparent’s garage.
Hardly a new development, the original Wine-Stat was developed in 1984 before later being replaced by the next generation Wine-Stat II. Invented and sold by Bill Happersett, the Wine-Stat II is about the size of a television cable box and acts approximately in the way a light dimmer does.
In the same manner that a light dimmer controls lighting to degree of brightness, the Wine-Stat II controls temperature on any refrigerator allowing a wine enthusiast to take the guesswork out of temperature control.
Would you like a perfect 55 degrees for your special reds? For $149 the Wine-Stat II lets any wine enthusiast turn an old refrigerator into something useful.
On the aesthetic side of the equation, the options are more plentiful.
Search for “wine cooler” or “wine refrigerator” at Air & Water or Amazon.com and you’ll find more brand names and size options than you’ll probably care to research and all of them are reasonably expensive, at least as compared to a regular dorm size or standard refrigerator. Yet, they all have the very important aesthetic aspect of having a glass door, temperature control and some level of stainless steel for the modern kitchen look giving them an appearance of a lifestyle tool that can reside where it must combining form with function.
For my part, I’ve been happy with the Danby, but if I were going to supplement with a smaller size unit for my kitchen (countertop or built-in), I’d look at a couple of other brand names including Kalorik, an appliance manufacturer who seems to hit all of the consumer review factors (no Freon, low energy usage, quiet, no vibration) at very competitive prices.
And, kudos to Kalorik and their online retail partner Air & Water for graciously offering to give one Good Grape reader the opportunity to win an absolutely free, shipping paid 21-bottle cooler (link here for details on the wine cooler).
The contest will be open from Sunday, March 27th at 9:00 pm EST to Tuesday, March 29th at midnight EST. Here’s what you need to do to win: Leave a comment on this post and answer this question: Which of the wines that you own would you want to put into your wine cooler first? That’s all. Did I say the wine cooler is a $300 value?
If you want to want to earn a second entry into the random drawing, simply tweet this: 21-bottle wine fridge giveaway from @goodgrape at Goodgrape.com. Comment at GG to win! Provided by the folks @teamkalorik
Good luck and thanks for reading Good Grape: A Wine Manifesto.
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Writers Workshops, Not Just For Beginners
Writers at all levels can improve their skills and sharpen their abilities through workshops. Not to be confused with a direction in writing; a writing workshop is not a formal teaching atmosphere, however it is a place where you can learn and teach. More information: for more info click here…
Frys lists WiFi-only Galaxy Tab at $350, now accepting pre-orders
$399.99 for a WiFi-only Galaxy Tab not low enough to pique your interest? Then perhaps $349.99 will be a bit more to your liking. While there’s still no indication of a release date, Frys.com is now accepting pre-orders for the device at that price, which is presumably not a mistake. Of course, the device itself is identical to the regular Galaxy Tab apart from that “wifi-only” bit, including the same 7-inch display, 16GB of storage, and Android 2.2 with Flash 10.1 support. Those willing to sign a contract will soon be able to get a 3G model for even less, however, with Sprint now set to offer the Tab for a mere $200 on a two-year contract.
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Tips To Ensure Success In The Business Of Ethernet Cabling Installation
With networking having become an integral aspect of every business infrastructure, there has been a steep rise in the number of companies offering networking and cabling installation services. This has also led to a tremendous increase in the competition in this business area making it not only progressively more dense for entrepreneurs to constitute profit however also retain their clients in the escalated competition. More information: click here for more…
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What to Expect in the Life of Your iPod
At the gym, on the bus and everywhere in between you will find human beings with a beat in their feet as they go about daily tasks. iPods pounced onto the electronics scene as the fresh MP3 player and then took the industry by storm. iPods outsell every other brand of music player on the market today. Not only are you able to acquire an iPod an accessories online or at your favorite electronics store, they have also started to appear in vending machines at the community strip mall and in everyday stores such as Walmart and K-Mart. While the iPod of your dreams may seem well worth the value, it is vital to consider how extended it will at the end and the imaginable cost of repairs. More information: for more info click here…
Get Out of Debt – Don’t Cut Up Your Credit Cards
You heard me fair… Don’t divide up that credit card if you desire to get outside of debt. I know that a abundance of experts suggest that you divide up and throw away your credit cards as a deterrent to using them and as a manifestation of your desire to get outside of debt, however don’t you do it. There is nothing that the credit card companies would like more than for you to divide up your credit cards before you pay them off. More information: more info…
Gain More Money In A Writing Award – Exactly How To Optimise Your Competition Success
How to earn the maximum profit from a writing award. Try this step-by-step scheme to optimise your triumphs in tale writing contests to gain still further profit. More information: more info…
Frustrated by Diet and Exercise? Still Not Losing Fat? Here’s a Hidden Solution
If you have been trying to lose weight or keep it off without success, join the hundreds of thousands of women who have a nutritional deficiency at the root of this difficulty! There is a simple, natural, inexpensive solution, that can aid you be successful in losing the weight you desire without a starvation diet or excessive exercise routines. More information: more info…
Setting Up Your Photography Website
This article is essential reading for those individuals who desire to become a photographer. Here the basics of setting yourself up with a excellent and functional website is clarified. It also discusses the importance of not only having a website in the photography business however having a fantastic website, something that is so often overlooked by photographers. More information: for more info click here…
Accountability on the Fireground
If the Ten Commandments were written for the Fire Supply, one of them would surely be, “Thou shall not freelance on the fireground.” Accountability is an essential component for those who intend to run a safe and efficient fire ground operation. This article discusses the implementation of this component. More information: for more info click here…
Grape Radio Interviews Author Rex Pickett
My friends at Grape Radio have posted a great interview with Rex Pickett, the author of ‘Sideways’ and its sequel ‘Vertical.’ Although the guys spend much of the podcast talking about ‘Sideways’ Pickett does work in plenty of details about his latest novel. Between this and the written interview posted recently by Blake Gray, I [...]
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Content Writing Services – 2 Reasons Why Content Writing Services Can Hugely Benefit Your Business
In this article, we will be looking at the two main reasons why using quality content writing services can maximize the performance of your website, and why they are an invaluable part of your business. Are you giving your web visitors the type of quality content they expect? Many online business owners constitute the fatal mistake of spreading themselves also thin, trying to do all of the employment themselves. More information: click here for more…
iPad 2 Official Launch Date Announced
It’s official, the iPad 2 will be available next week. Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed the iPad 2 on Wednesday in San Francisco and announced that it will go on sale beginning March 11, 2011 in the United States. With several new and updated features the next generation iPad will no doubt give Android tablet [...]
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How To Find Ideas For Original Writing
Gaze within yourself: You yourself are the best source of writing material. What do you know about than you know yourself? You know the experiences that you had, your likes and dislikes, your thoughts, and your observations. More information: click to read full article…
Deal of the Day ? HP Pavilion dm1 11.6? Ultraportable Dual-Core AMD Fusion Laptop with Free Upgrades
Today?s LogicBUY deal offers 27% savings on the HP Pavilion dm1z ultraportable laptop. Features include: 11.6? 720p LED screen, AMD Fusion platform, Radeon HD 6310M discrete graphics, Wireless-N, webcam, and more. Options include: up to 8GB RAM, external Blu-ray drive, WWAN, 128GB SSD, and more. Free upgrades include: 3GB memory, 320GB 7200rpm hard drive, 50% [...]
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Enhancing Community Service Participation Through a Social Networking Weight Loss Support Website
Community services provide immense aid for all members of the community, through a variety of different methods. However, it’s dense for any supply to meet all the various needs here, particularly in the area of health and wellness. Nevertheless, with the ability of social networking and social media marketing on your side, your supply can serve the community far bigger, as well as enjoying some benefits itself. More information: click here for more…
National Commission On Writing Report Underscores The Need For Writing Training
“It’s impossible to calculate the ultimate cost of lost productivity since human beings have to glance at things two and three times,” said Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in 2005. Writing, in common, is deteriorating as “more things are done electronically, or via email or blackberry,” he adds. Clear and concise writing are keys to productivity, whether it’s a branch of the administration or a private corporation. More information: read more…
Online Technical Support Companies – My Personal Experience
Demand for a solution to machine problems are the numerous online technical support companies who maintain a strong presence on the web. Rather than going and seeking aid from a community technician, you are bigger advised to seek the aid of these companies. More information: click here for more…
How to Become Slim, Lean and Toned
As we strive to become slim, lean and toned it seems like everywhere we gaze we are always told to employment, employment, employment. However how far is that getting us? More hours in the gym, more punishing deprivation diets, more cardio, more cravings and more rules we can’t break. Topped off with a huge serving of guilt when we can’t keep up. More information: for more info click here…
Search Results Redirected – You Have The Redirect Virus
If your search results are redirected frequently, then you most like have a redirect virus difficulty. This can become a very severe threat and should be taken attention of immediately. Find outside what you can do. More information: click here for more…
How to Develop the Ultimate Secret Weapon
It’s fantastic to be writing again. Lately, I’ve been feverishly working on the transition of my business. I’ve added teaching classes and seminars after many business owners questioned me if I ever thought of teaching. Which got me to thinking about my business and wanting to commence the year on a higher notice than it finished. More information: click here for more…
Apple considering 3D camera technology for the iPhone?
AppleInsider has discovered patent applications showing that Apple may be interested in including dual rear-facing cameras and additional sensors for a new 3D image technology in mobile devices such as the iPhone. The hardware-based system would be an improvement over recent Android devices that include 3D camera technology due to software that takes [...]
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Online Press Releases: A Successful Strategy for Businesses
Online press releases are a cost effective method in publicising businesses, raising online presence and vastly improving SEO rankings. They are a fantastic tool for small to medium sized businesses, offering plenty of benefits that far surpass traditional advertising methods. More information: read more…
Daily Crunch: Which Way Edition
Samsung Galaxy Tabs 8.9 and 10.1 Are Official Meridian For iPhone: In-store, turn-by-turn maps to merchandise DIY Electronic Business Cards: You Know, For Nerds How To Make A Pseudo-Antique Light Bulb Organ Controlled By A Midi Keyboard Not Busy? Then Maybe You?d Like To Look For Neutrinos In Your Spare Time?
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HP Compatible Toner Cartridge for Q5942X – The Best Deal in Performance and Savings
Users of said HP printer models have an alternative source for cartridge replacements. The HP compatible toner cartridge for Q5942X for instance can be ordered online through aftermarket resellers. More information: click to read full article…
March 21, 2006: Twitter Takes Flight
2006: Jack Dorsey sends the world’s first (non-automated) tweet:
inviting co-workers
The expression is as uninspiring as Alexander Graham Bell’s “Mr. Watson, come here, I want you,” which was uttered 130 years and a few days earlier. But it also heralds a new means of communication whose impact might rival even that of the telephone.
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The Magic Bullet, Get Rid Of That Debt Burden
Would you like to constitute a 16 – 24% giveback on your money every year, guaranteed, with zero risk? Without personally knowing you, I can guarantee that the answer is a definitive yes. “So, what is this magic investment potion? More information: more info…
Water Damaged My Digital Camera! What Should I Do?
A camera is essential for recording special memories. Wherever you go, there is always the danger that the camera meets its nemesis, aqua. The microprocessor and electronic components of a digital camera cannot withstand aqua. Aqua hurt a digital camera would usually encounter can come from spilled drinks, pool splashes, rain, or worse seawater immersions. More information: more info…
How to Reduce your Debt Fast
The contemporary status of the economy nowadays makes it simple for someone to fall into debt. In circumstance, most of the things today operate on a liability, some of which comprehend the administration, some businesses and individual citizens. More often than not, human beings try to ignore this situation until the difficulty becomes also huge and they are forced to part with assets like their house or their land. More information: read more…
GameStop Acquires Game Streaming Startup Spawn Labs And Distribution Platform Impulse
Video game and software retailer Gamestop has acquired TechCrunch50 company Spawn Labs, a startup that develops game streaming technology. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition, GameStop also announced the acquisition of game distribution platform Impulse, which is a division of software company Stardock. Spawn Labs launched in 2009 as a Slingbox for video games. Via, Spawn Labs appliance and computers apps transmit HD-quality (720p) content over the Internet so that players can use the peer-to-peer game streaming service to play games simultaneously.
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Get Help With Your Mortgage Debt
If you are worried about the possibility of losing your house or falling behind on your mortgage payments, then you demand to constitute certain that you tackle the difficulty before it becomes unmanageable. The at the end body you desire is for your house to be repossessed, which is why it is vital to prioritise your mortgage payments over other debts you may have. Much if you are unable to find the complete amount due each month, it is bigger to pay something than nothing, so constitute certain you keep up regular payments, much if they are lower than they… More information: click to read full article…
What Makes A Team High Performing?
We all know that a team working together has the potential to deliver fantastic results. At the same age, not all teams perform at their optimal level. So what sets apart the high performing teams? More information: read more…
How to Grow Taller Naturally
How to grow taller is a inquiry which assails small human beings all over the earth. You can try improving your diet to comprehend minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients and try doing stretches and other exercises. Both can contribute to greater height. More information: more info…
Add playback hotkeys to Amazon Cloud Player with a Chrome extension
Google Chrome users, for example, can add playback hotkeys with an extension called keyMazony. Once installed, you’ll have keyboard control of your Amazon Cloud Player queue. keyMazony commands will work as long as you’re in the same Chrome window as Cloud Player, even if its tab doesn’t have focus. The key combinations are customizable as well — just make sure you don’t set up a combo that conflicts with another extension or Chrome’s built-in keyboard shortcuts.
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How to Choose the Right Networking Events
To choose the fair networking events you must, “Get outside there!” Everyone gives the same advice, fair? As a mom entrepreneur, you should be seen, be heard and exhibit up to networking events so that you can constitute more business for yourself. More information: click to read full article…
Daily Crunch: Distortion Field Edition
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Greatest Bodybuilding Supplements – Sprays With Human Expansion Hormones (HGH)
The rapid absorption of nutrients is very vital in the dietary regimen of a bodybuilder or an athlete. Just after an severe and exhausting workout and coaching, muscle tissue are worn outside and aching. They demand to be rested and nurtured to be restored. This can be achieved with significantly less age through the ideal diet plot and by taking bodybuilding health supplements. More information: click here for more…
Hercules re-invents the netbook again, launches 10-inch Linux- and A8-powered eCAFE
It’s perhaps a little too early to be feeling all retro-nostalgic for the netbook, with much of the industry moving on up to your notbooks and your tablets and such, so we’ll just say that Hercules is still kickin’ it old school by launching its eCAFE netbooks. There are two models, the Slim HD and EX HD, the former tipping the scales at 1.9lbs and measuring only .8-inches thick, while the EX model is a bit heftier at 2.5lbs and 1.1-inches, managing 13 hours of “real use” battery life. Both are said to smoothly play 720p video on their 10-inch, 1024 x 600 displays or export it over HDMI, running a custom flavor of Linux and powered by an ARM Cortex-A8 processor. Hercules says this “sets a new standard” in netbooks, but 8 or 16GB of flash storage and 512MB of RAM sounds all too familiar to us, and if that cramped, recessed keyboard is the future we’re quite happy to stick in the present, thanks.
Gallery: Hercules eCAFE
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Vista Anti-Virus 2011 Removal Guide: Effective Steps to Remove This Rogue Application
If your PC is infected with malicious Vista Anti-Virus 2011 and you are unable to remove it then employ Vista Anti-Virus 2011 Removal tool. It is effective tool using which you safely remove this malicious application from your system. More information: click here for more…
Photo Printers For All Consumers
Years ago, the thought of being able to develop pictures without the aid of an expert was deemed outlandish. Immediately, with all the wonderful photo printers available, the consumer can do wonders at house. The combination of digital cameras and user friendly programs add to the ease of printing photos. As technology continues to advance, more and more human beings are able to have access to images nearly instantly. More information: click to read full article…
Small Business Marketing – The Facts
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) or Digital Marketing is one of the most vital marketing projects that any business can undertake. Whether they desire to establish a strong online presence, increase brand awareness, increase traffic to their website or retail stores or increase qualified leads, SEO can aid with all aspects. The level of competition online in any industry is ever increasing so a solid SEO strategy can be the difference between success and failure. More information: read more…
Ask Engadget: best USB headset for Skype calls and on-the-go podcasting?
We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question is coming to us from yours truly, who managed to destroy his Freetalk Everyman during a rough battle within a piece of carry-on luggage. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
“I previously owned a Freetalk Everyman, also known as a low-end, $30 USB headset that was ultra handy for making Skype calls and even podcasting in a quiet room. It traveled well, but not well enough. Recently, one of the ear cups were demolished during a turbulent flight back from NYC, and now I need a replacement. I’m too rough on these things to spend more than $40 or $50, so outside of replacing it in kind, what are my options for a USB headset that travels easily? You’ll be hearing a lot of me in the months to come, so don’t lead me astray. My life, as it were, is in your ever-so-capable hands.”
Ain’t much more to say when the question’s not coming from a third-party, so… have fun in comments!
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How Networking Can Increase Business
Networking is vital for any business as it is a successful path of expanding your companies client base. Advertising via newspapers, magazines, television or radio and giving away promotional items are all fantastic ways to spread your corporation message, however networking is a more personal path of connecting with your clients and building up a personal rapport. More information: more info…
Effective E-Mail and Texting Communication
Since the birth of e-letter, at least in the widespread, commonly used form we see today, users have been grappling with the inquiry of how to most effectively utilize it. Tales of e-mails being misunderstood, or causing embarrassment through unnecessary forwarding, or other horrific scenarios are numerous. And with the newer offshoots of e-letter, such as texting and Skyping, etc, the problems often remain. More information: click to read full article…
Wildcard SSL Certificates: Why Are They Important?
Many business persons are not familiar with SSL certificates. Certain, they have heard of them: however, they truly are not certain what it is the certificate can do for them. First off, the SSL, by (technical) definition provides a layer of protection between browser and server. More information: more info…
Images leak out of Pentax NC mirrorless camera system, makes us long for summertime
At this point, we’re guessing that it’s just a matter of time before the likes of Pentax and Nikon toss their hat into the ever-expanding mirrorless camera ring, and at least for the former, it looks as if that could come sooner rather than later. If the (predictably grainy) image above is to be believed, the NC-1 is dangerously close to being ready for primetime, and according to leaked materials, it’ll be the world’s smallest mirrorless camera when it gets official in May / June. Purportedly, we’ll find a 14 megapixel sensor and a pair of lenses to choose from — an 8.5mm f/1.9 prime lens as well as a 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 standard zoom. Crazier still, the NC system could be followed by a larger system in the summer, with that fellow sporting an APS-C sized sensor and compatibility with K-mount lenses. ‘Course, we’d invite you to chase all of this with a dash of salt for now, but you can bet we’ll be scrounging for more.
[Thanks, Andrea]
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Why Isn’t Everyone Using QR Codes?
QR or quick response codes are a type of 2D barcode. The employ of 2D barcodes is also known as mobile tagging since smartphones can be used to glance at the codes. QR codes were developed back in 1994. The technology has been embraced in Japan and Korea, however only relatively recently in the West. Having been encircling for such a extended age, why isn’t everyone using QR codes? More information: click to read full article…