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More on iPhone G3, GPS and power management

One of the big concerns about the iPhone G3 before the announcement was how it might handle the power drain from the global positioning chip and the software that might use it. But Apple is taking a less is more battery life approach. by David Morgenstern

Tags: Apple iPhone, Power Management, Network, Battery, Unit, Apple Inc., Wi-Fi, GPS, Ask, Battery Life, Battery Test, Engineering, 3G, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, David Morgenstern

Blog posts 2008-06-12

AskEraser takes on Google, Yahoo and Jason Bourne

So here we all are sharing all our latest news with everyone on MySpace and Facebook ("I just went to the loo!!!" "My baseball cap just fell off on the Golden Gate Bridge!!!") when along comes Ask.com and, appropriately, asks the question: "Hold on. Are our egos...

Tags: Google Inc., MLB, Search Engine, Ask.com, Yahoo! Inc., Server, AskEraser, Ask, Search, Investment, Finance, Chris Matyszczyk

Blog posts 2007-12-11

Edelman on 'Deceptive Door Openers' and Ask toolbars

In a new article posted this morning, Ben Edelman continues his investigation of high-profile companies clogging users computers with junk. Todays target: InterActiveCorps Ask.com, known for its widespread "smiley" toolbars.Last year I blogged about Asks various toolbars and the trinkets Ask uses to get users to install them. ...

Tags: toolbar, Ask

Blog posts 2006-10-16

Arrington is actually helping mainstream media by sucking away their readers

Mike Arrington wanted to create a dialogue with mainstream media at ONA. Steve Gillmor says he shouldnt have wasted his time. Steves right.You want to get the attention of mainstream media? Kick em in the revenue stream. The real competition therefore is Craigslist. You match up six Arringtons with six...

Tags: Arrington, mainstream media, media, Ask

Blog posts 2006-10-09

Map services compared

Over at TechCrunch, Frank Gruber just posted a brief comparison of mapping services from Ask, Google, MapQuest, Windows Live and Yahoo.Mapquest is the most popular mapping service but lags on features and usability. Google is the most notable and has a ubiquitous API. Windows Live Local dazzles with its creative...

Tags: Ask

Blog posts 2006-04-17

Online medicine shoppers start their searches at Yahoo! and Ask

Online shoppers looking for drugs start at Yahoo! and Ask, BIGResearch found, followed by AOL, MSN and Google.

Tags: Online, Ask

Blog posts 2006-02-20

'Ask Bloggie' lives!

Two weeks ago Dana Blankenhorn and I ran a post asking people to contribute questions to an "Ask Bloggie" column on the Ann Landers model. Take-up on our offer has been slow, but we did get a couple of good questions - and Dana has posted our first real...

Tags: Ask, Dana, Ask Bloggie

Blog posts 2005-08-19

'Ask Bloggie' lives!

Two weeks ago Dana Blankenhorn and I ran a post asking people to contribute questions to an "Ask Bloggie" column on the Ann Landers model. Take-up on our offer has been slow, but we did get a couple of good questions. We'd like to make this a regular weekly feature...

Tags: Ask, Ask Bloggie

Blog posts 2005-08-18

Move over "Friends" and "Seinfeld." Here comes Java, the series.

Ask the average Tom, Dick, or Harriett what Java is and chances are they'll probably tell you it's either a nickname for coffee or an Indonesian island.  Ask the same Tom, Dick, or Harriett what Windows is, and they'll tell you it's what runs their computers in their offices and at...

Tags: Ask, Tom, Java, Dick

Blog posts 2004-07-08

Additional Resources

ChromeOS says tear down this network regulation wall

Costs"What is holding back network capacity is politics."What's holding back network capacity is huge costs.Yep, very important to push the ISPs to free up the bits. They would love to continue selling bandwidth through an eyedropper at very high prices. They need a push.Oh, and Microsoft will not like this...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Network technology, ChromeOS, netbook, fiber

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft

RE: Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask MicrosoftI built my current desktop in July and purchased/installed an OEM version of Vista Home Premium. I also took advantage of Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium which I installed on the same PC....

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Operating systems, cost difference, Microsoft Corp., OEM, Is it OK, Microsoft Windows, PC

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

The stupid network will get a hearing

Leave my bits aloneIf I pay for unlimited service up to a certain speed that's what I expect to get. The fee I pay is supposed to cover the level of service I order. If a company is investing in a service I didn't buy, they neeed to get their...

Tags: ROI/TCO, carrier, network

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Did Microsoft Windows 7 download tool violate the GPL?

ProbablyA microsoft programmer probably used code he found in the net(IE code-plex...) instead of developping his own code...At school the programmer would have failed his course, here MS will face, once aggain, the wrath of Stallman's little cultists.if true they should get penalize ntnt It was a CodePlex project?Well...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows 7, tool, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., GPL

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Google: Is there anyone who doesn't have an opinion?

Google is 1995 MicrosoftFor now, Google is up there, with great products, a bright future and way in front. But...Google can't be different from any other company that ever emerged, flourish and then met their nemesis. Everybody thinks it will be MS or Apple but the reality will probably be...

Tags: Strategy, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

10 ways to evaluate your IT management software

Does your helpdesk work for you or do you work for your helpdesk? Saar Bitner of SysAid Technologies tells how to manage you IT management software. Commentary - Choosing the right IT management software solution is a strategic decision that requires the careful planning and consideration of every IT...

Tags: IT Administration, Information Technology, Software Solution, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Management, IT management, software, Saar Bitner SysAid Technologies, Special to ZDNet, Saar Bitner SysAid Technologies, Special to ZDNet

News items 2009-11-05

Enterprise 2.0 - the non-debate

If I'd paid the full whack $2,495 to attend the Enterprise 2.0 conference I'd be demanding at least a partial refund. It seems the 'Enterprise 2.0 - what a crock' debate was less than a damp squib and more like a feeble whimper. Here's the back story: ...

Tags: Enterprise 2.0, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-11-05

Congress may require ISPs to block fraud sites

It`s About Time!they should block and prosecute those sites that send and try to install virus/spyware throught peoples computers.they should loose their internet connection right way,and have their name/info somewhere in a database, that a ISP can check before they can sign up for a internet service.DOING that i`m sure...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), INTERNET, Internet Service Provider, fraud site, U.S. Congress

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

In recession, VoIP makes strong case for cutting your home landline

Tempting, but I will passI've considered VoIP several times over the years, but it usually just takes a few phone calls with a friend or relative who is using VoIP before I change my mind! Not infrequently, the conversation becomes a warbling mess. Then there are times we...

Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, VoIP, phone, recession

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Carper option in final Senate health bill

opt outdoes that mean a state can decide, whether or not, their citizens can get national health care?"Let the trolling begin in earnest."?I think you meant:"[i]Let those who disagree with me begin posting.[/i]"No......trolling is posting deliberately inflammatory remarks in order to get responses. You've even admitted you're doing that, because...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Financial Planning, U.S. Senate, health care, insurance, Carper, Lasik

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Microsoft drops 'Family Guy' special

Viewers watch Family Guy because they want tonot because it's forced in to their cubicles at work.That doesn't fit with the Windows brand, indeed.MSFT tried to alter the content of the show"Microsoft sent MacFarlane and Fox several notes expressing their concern over the show's content but ultimately decided just to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Family Guy, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-27