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FaceGate: FaceGate is a software that you can log in windows by face recognition instead of password. FaceGate includes users management, face enrollment and advance setting. FaceGate ensures the highest degree of security against unauthorized accesses. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Bobby Design House, FaceGate, Hacking, Security; Software downloads 2008-04-30

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RIM officially announces the BlackBerry Bold and a $150 million development fund: There have been rumors of a new BlackBerry design, often labeled the BlackBerry 9000 series, and today RIM posted the official announcement of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone that will be coming this Summer to a carrier near you. RIM also announced a US$150 million mobile applications and services development fund...; Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Display, Handhelds, Smart Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-12
A new career: isotope designer: According to a Michigan State University (MSU) news release, 'Made-to-order isotopes hold promise on science's frontier,' nuclear physicists can now start a new career as isotope designers. These scientists can build specific rare isotopes to solve scientific problems and open doors to new technologies. The lead researcher says this approach...; Tags: Michigan State University, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Professional Development, Productivity, Emerging Technologies, Hardware, Career, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-10
Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week: Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including Apple's 24-inch iMac, a Beltronics radar detector, and the "most sophisticated NAS device" CNET has tested.Here''s our weekly roundup of the new products CNET reviewers liked best. 1. 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Editors'' rating: 8.9...; Tags: built-In, Battery, Photograph, Bottom Line, Navigation System, CNET', Price, Keyboards, Engineering, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Hardware, Peripherals, Storage, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-05-10
Blaupunkt New Orleans MP58: The New Orleans MP58 shows that Blaupunkt customers get what they pay for. In contrast with the Brisbane SD48 that we reviewed recently, the New Orleans MP58is a stylish head unit with a well-thought-out interface for letting drivers search their MP3 files with ease. It may not have the...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, New Orleans MP58, Blaupunkt, disc, display; Product reviews 2008-05-09

Philips DCP851 portable DVD player w/ iPod dock: While the DCP750 and DCP850 weren't the first portable DVD players to include built-in iPod docks, the Philips brand ensured that they made a bigger splash than earlier models from the likes of iLuv. For 2008, Philips has overhauled the design, opting for a tablet configuration instead of the standard...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Consumer electronics, Media players, DVD player, Philips DCP851, Apple iPod, Philips Electronics N.V., DVD; Product reviews 2008-05-09
VCs put big sums into SaaS: VCs put big sums into SaaSWhat else would software investors invest in?We still see high VC/investor interest FWIW. At the end of the day, if you are a VC in the software (esp. business software) vertical, what is there better to invest in than SaaS?RE: VCs put big sums...; Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), software-as-a-service, big sum; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Microsoft appeals $1.4 billion EU fine: Microsoft appeals $1.4 billion EU fineExtortion?IIUC the fine is for 'abusing a monopoly position'. All MS have to do is stop the abuse. Simple. If they carry on, or they argue that the abuse is justified, then they will keep getting fined. That will hurt themselves, their customers and their...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
HRH Prince Penguin: Did anyone else happen to notice that Prince Charles is a closet Penguin? On our UK-based sister site, ZDNet.CO.UK our British colleague Andrew Donoghue quoted His Majesty as follows: "Many of the case studies we received highlight the...; Tags: Thin Client, Thin Clients, Hardware, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Network Magic simplifies tasks for home users: Network Magic from Pure Networks isn't a new product, but it's new to me. I've been playing around with this home-network manager for a week or so, and I think it's a great solution for those who are unfamiliar with networking. Its clean design and easy-to-understand interface helps you perform...; Tags: Network, Network Magic, Network Map, Network Advisor, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphere: The latest net neutrality bill, offered by Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), is a second try to treat neutrality as an antitrust issue, Ars Technica says. It's essentially the same bill that failed in 2006. The bill is intended to "promote competition,...; Tags: Bill, Comcast Corp., U.S. Congress, Net Neutrality, Internet, Networking, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Psystar: Just how loud is it? (updated 2x): Today was my second day with my spankin' new Psystar Open Computer. Following are some observations. I don't have a wireless card in it yet and my desk is too far away from my router to string an Ethernet cable, so I'm offline for the...; Tags: Database Administrator, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Rumor Mill: What's on the Apple horizon: Hey there, it's Jake, Jason's evil twin. It's Friday which means that it's my turn to take the wheel for trip down Apple rumor lane. Fasten your seat belts because here we go: Apple Developing Wiimote-Like Controller? – AppleInsider reports that a new Apple patent application reveals...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., iLounge, 3G, E-mail, Desktops, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Hardware, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Data Portability: Social Infrastructure still very much wanting: Data Portability: Social Infrastructure still very much wantingMy Data, not MySpace, pleaseAS Steve O'Hear notes over at http://blogs.zdnet.com/social/?p=496&tag=nl.e622 this is all a house of cards.What people probably really want (though they may not know it) is a profile [b]They[/b] control, that syncs out to other sites with the amount of...; Tags: Social Infrastructure, MySpace; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
The Obama Party and the Googlization of politics: The Obama Party and the Googlization of politicsTheres that loophole again........that doesn't exist. I dislike the idea of the ASP loophole. Its not a loophole. Its a change in principle thats causing the problem if you ask me. The idea of FOSS was software you could do whatever you want...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, OPEN SOURCE, Stallman, software, F/OSS, Obama Party; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Logged into Google? You may see more ads: Logged into Google? You may see more adsThis is win-winI've seen people arguing in the past that behavioral ads are a violation of their privacy but I say: give me more! Properly targeted ads are actually [b]beneficial[/b] to both the consumer and to the business because they do what middle-men...; Tags: advertisement, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Oil's superspike may make telecommuting the norm: Can the price of crude--currently above $125 a barrel and the high gas prices that go with it--make telecommuting the norm? These questions come up typically with crises and natural disasters. For instance, if there was an avian flu outbreak workers across the U.S. would have to...; Tags: Information Technology, Worker, Telecommuting, Help Desk, Call Centers, Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, It Operations, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
A brief summary: A brief summaryCompare with CFOIn many parts of the world, the CFO must be a chartered/certified accountant. In the US, this is now also (essentially) the case, due to SOx, and SOx is there as a result of accounting scandals.IT continues to disregard formal qualifications and licencing. Maybe the CIO...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Databases, IBM AIX, SOx, shareholder, AIX 5.3, Schwartz, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Unit Converter (exe): A powerful unit converter utility, that can convert more than 1,600 various units of measure in 26 categories. It comes with an easy and intuitive design that allow easy conversion while you type and quick swap between base and destinated unit. You can save frequently used conversion pairs as favorites...; Tags: Conversion, Picofactory; Software downloads 2008-05-09
My Tattoo ID (exe): My Tattoo contains powerful features that let you design labels easily. Create labels with text, pictures, shapes & UPC, EAN, Code 39 or Postnet bar codes. Include constant data, serial numbers, dynamic data from text files or keyboard, date & time. Link fields & rotate bar codes, pictures & text...; Tags: Stock, Bar Code, Integrated Software Design, Keyboards, Investment, Hardware, Peripherals, Finance; Software downloads 2008-05-09