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Is the Earth elastic?

Scientists from Brazil and the U.S. think so. In a surprising discovery, they've found that a GPS station in Manaus, near the center of the Amazon River basin, showed that the Earth level was going up and down by almost 3 inches (75 mm) every year with the seasonal floods...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Amazon River

Blog posts 2005-10-05

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Hey, Amazon! Are you stupid?

Edtech, or Googletech?Chris, is it possible for you to write an article where you are not excessively gushing about Google? We get the point already. For you, the sun rises and sets with Google. Google is master of the universe. Google can do no harm.As a...

Tags: Strategy, Google Inc., Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-13

New iPod Nano with camera shoots video (and kills Flip?)

No stills and limited resolutionWhile I think a little camera is a fun feature to add, from what I'm seeing the camera is [i]only[/i] video no stills and is limited to 640x480. I'm not sure it's a Flip-killer. It's just a fun added feature.StillsFrom the article:But happily the newly revamped...

Tags: Corporate communications, Digital media, Digital music, JakAttak, camera, video, New iPod Nano, NEW iPod, Nano, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

Barry Diller: The Internet 'Absolutely' Will Become a 'Paid System'. Time Projection: Within 5 Years

The days of the free Internet will draw to a close over the next five years, according to the chairman and chief executive of IAC, the interactive services company which operates a collection of more than 30 Internet sites which produce $1.5 billion a year in revenue. ...

Tags: Billing, IAC/InterActive Corp., Billing System, Internet, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld

Blog posts 2009-06-10

Amazon's Kindle: With a $489 price tag, iPod Touch may be the better buy

Amazon's Kindle: With a $489 price tag, iPod Touch may be the better buyIt's the eInk stupidWhy can't ZDNet bloggers grasp the concept of a glare free screen? An e-reader without eInk is not something you want to spend time reading for hours on end, especially for those with...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, E-books, iPhone-App, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch, IPOD IS, Amazon Kindle, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-06

The Crunchies 2009

The Oscars of Tech. That's how I explain it to my mother. 7:23 p.m. Arrived just a little late, but got great seats. Sitting next to MC Hammer: 7:42 p.m. Om Malik...

Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Om Malik, Mobile, Amazon Web Services, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Andrew Mager

Blog posts 2009-01-09

Gasoline Quiz: the answer

One great thing about blogging for ZDnet, the readers here are smart. The most popular answer to my quiz was the correct one. The picture of cheap gasoline above was taken at a typical suburban gas station near Quito, Ecuador. I was there...

Tags: Green Technology, Gasoline, Ecuador, Planes, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2008-07-29

Psystar.com offline ...

Psystar.com offline ...It's dead, Jim.Nolo connecte.Psystar sold more than Apple clonesWhat would give Apple the right to terminate their entire web site because of one product they sell? If I object to something on Amazon's site do I have that same right?The Digg EffectntIt's up.I can get to it at...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Psystar.com, Psystar, Apple Inc., IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-07-16

A closer look at the HTC Shift from Sprint

I've been using an HTC Shift from Sprint for over a week now and as you can see in the more than 140 photos and screenshots found in my image gallery and quick and dirty post yesterday I have had a chance to try out most all aspects of the...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Device, Microsoft Windows Vista, Sprint Communications, HTC Shift, SnapVUE 1.8, A/C Adapter Brick, Origami Central Application, Keyboards, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Engineering, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Peripherals, Operating Systems, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2008-03-20

Virgin Galactic unveils SpaceShipTwo; Plans open architecture spaceship

Virgin Galactic unveils SpaceShipTwo; Plans open architecture spaceshipBeautifulThey are much better looking than the first ones. I hope that they accelerate space exploration and lunar landings. Unfortunately, the current goal is mostly space tourism, which is impractical. Maybe they'll raise enough money from it to fund the bigger picture, though.RE:...

Tags: space elevator, Virgin Galactic, architecture spaceship, SpaceShipTwo

Discussion threads 2008-01-23

Universal Music plays iTunes hardball with Apple

Universal Music plays iTunes hardball with AppleDumbest statement in a year."The problem with this strategy: iTunes dominates the music scene."Bzzzzt wrong. Apple may have a commanding lead in MP3 players but that hardly constitutes "dominates the music scene".In fact, according to every thing published, sales of iTunes is minimal...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Universal Music Group, Apple iTunes, Apple Inc., MP3

Discussion threads 2007-07-02

Travel St.Petersburg, Russia - illustrated travel guide, phrasebook, and maps (Mobile)

Travel Saint Petersburg, Russia - illustrated city guide, phrasebook, and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE general information chapter and a map in the trial version.Features Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. Street Map, Metro Map, and more. Museums hours and ticket infor. Navigate...

Tags: Mobile, PC, Desktop Computer, MobileReference, Handhelds, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-02-19

Travel Los Angeles - illustrated city guide and maps (Mobile)

Travel Los Angeles - illustrated city guide and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version.Features Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. City Attractions. Landmarks map and more. Museums address, telephone, hours and admission information. Navigate...

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Software downloads 2007-01-19

Travel Mammoth Cave National Park - illustrated travel guide and maps (Mobile)

Travel Mammoth Cave National Park is a comprehensive travel guide illustrated with maps and photographs. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version.Features Fully illustrated. Geology, Flora, Fauna and more. Interesting facts. Area Maps and Trail Maps....

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Software downloads 2007-01-17

Travel Mammoth Cave National Park - illustrated travel guide and maps- (Mobile)

Travel Mammoth Cave National Park is a comprehensive travel guide illustrated with maps and photographs. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version.Features Fully illustrated. Geology, Flora, Fauna and more. Interesting facts. Area Maps and Trail Maps....

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Software downloads 2007-01-17

Gems of the Amazon 1 (Windows)

Make your way down the mighty Amazon River to embark on the ultimate puzzle quest. The concept is simplejust line up three or more artifacts to remove the puzzle board and advance to the next level. But as you venture deeper into the jungle, you'll encounter increasingly difficult puzzles, each...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Selectsoft, Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2006-12-27

Travel Washington, DC - illustrated travel guide and maps (Mobile)

Travel Washington, DC is a comprehensive travel guide illustrated with maps and photographs. Indulge Yourself with a personal travel guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version.Features Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. Maps of Downtown, Metro, and more. Museums hours and ticket...

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Software downloads 2006-12-11

Travel Olympic National Park - illustrated travel guide and maps (Mobile)

Travel Grand Canyon National Park is a comprehensive travel guide illustrated with maps and photographs. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version.Features Fully illustrated. Geology, Flora, Fauna and more. Interesting facts. Map. Trails description, mileages and...

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Software downloads 2006-12-10

Travel Yosemite National Park - illustrated travel guide and maps (Mobile)

Travel Yosemite National Park is a comprehensive travel guide illustrated with maps and photographs. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version.Features Fully illustrated. Geology, Flora, Fauna and more. What to see and where to stay. Interesting...

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Software downloads 2006-12-07

Travel Grand Canyon National Park - illustrated travel guide and maps (Mobile)

Travel Grand Canyon National Park is a comprehensive travel guide illustrated with maps and photographs. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE General Information chapter and a map in the trial version.Features Fully illustrated. Geology, Flora, Fauna and more. Interesting facts. Map. Trails description, mileages and...

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Software downloads 2006-12-06