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2008 BMW 750i: Photo gallery:BMW 750iWhen driving a big sporty European sedan, such as the 2008 BMW 750i, we can't help but think we should be chasing James Bond through the Swiss Alps on some winding road while our compatriots lean out the windows and shoot at him. Of course, we...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, cabin gadget, iDrive, voice command, BMW AG, MP3, MP3 CD; Product reviews 2008-03-12

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'A Level' app turns iPhone into handyman's best friend: Sure, it's not a gadget per se, but I just thought it was the most interesting and simple app I've seen thus far for the iPhone. A-Level is a virtual, digital level (or 'spirit level'). It uses the iPhone's motion detectors to determine whether the phone is...; Tags: Apple iPhone, A-Level, Product Blurb, Telecom & Utilities, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-22
News to know: Amazon S3 outage; iPhone 3G; SOA debugging; Microsoft: Notable headlines: Michael Krigsman: Amazon S3: 'Elevated error rates'. Techmeme GigaOm: S3 Outage Highlights Fragility of Web Services Dana Blankenhorn: Do open source applications take security seriously? Dancho Danchev: Spam coming from free email providers increasing ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, S3 Inc., Larry Dignan, Apple Inc., SOA, Amazon.com Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, Microsoft Corp., Outage, 3G, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Sales Strategy, Open Source, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Sales; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Apple is not the real enemy of open source: Apple embraces DRMs, and any other restrictions the copyright industries want. This is at the heart of its power. Its alliance with the copyright industries has brought Apple from the brink of irrelevance to dominance of the handheld Internet and gadget markets in this decade. by Dana Blankenhorn; Tags: Digital-rights Management, Industry, Apple Inc., Digital Rights Management (DRM), Digital Media, Open Source, Linux, Strategy, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-07-18
Weekend Gadget Guidance: Benchmark your PC, free: Free application PC Wizard is a portable tool that analyzes and benchmarks your Windows PC. On the simple side, the 'Wiz gives you an in-depth look at your hardware and system specs. But for power users like those on ZDNet, PC Wizard's neat features -- such as...; Tags: PC, Tool, Desktops, Productivity, Hardware, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-18

Opera Mobile 9.5 beta now available for WM touch screen devices: Opera Mobile 9.5 beta now available for WM touch screen devicesOpera is by far the best mobile browser out thereOpera has shown incredible innovation in their mobile browsers and 9.5 is no different. There is no browser better for your mobile device than Opera.Matthew, are there any mobile devices that...; Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Web browsers, touch screen device, Opera Software, touch screen, Web browser; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
News to know: Google; Microsoft; eBay; SAP; Apple: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Google's second quarter: What to expect Deb Perelman: The Techie Hall of Shame Phil Wainewright: How much is a unit of cloud computing? Joe McKendrick: Seven SOA experts explain how to 'just do it' Robin...; Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Yahoo! Inc., SAP AG, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., eBay Inc., Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Security, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets; Blog posts 2008-07-17
Maidenform Gadget (gg): Introducing the Maidenform and Amazon search bar gadget. Maidenform is a leading manufacturer of bras, panties, and shapewear. A pioneer in women's intimate apparel, Maidenform has over 80 years experience and continues in its fine tradition today with their 3 main brands: Maidenform bras and panties, Flexees Shapewear, and Lilyette...; Tags: Search Bar, Sidebar Gadgets, Maidenform, Gender And Diversity, Human Resources; Software downloads 2008-07-17
RealtyTrac Google Gadget (gg): Introducing the RealtyTrac and eBay search bar gadget. RealtyTrac publishes nearly 1 Million properties from nearly 2,500 counties nationwide, and is the foreclosure data provider to MSN Real Estate, Yahoo Real Estate, and The Wall Street Journals Real Estate Journal. More than 650,000 current foreclosure and pre-foreclosure properties. Daily e-mail...; Tags: Search Bar, Google Inc., Sidebar Gadgets, RealtyTrac, Real Estate, Business Operations; Software downloads 2008-07-17
Government of Canada Google Gadget (gg): Introducing the Government of Canada and ebay.ca search bar gadget. Access information on Canada, its government, and federal programs and services in english or french. Got a beef, contact your local MP through email directly. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Search Bar, Google Inc., Government Of Canada, Sidebar Gadgets, Government; Software downloads 2008-07-17
2008 Honda Odyssey Touring: Photo gallery:2008 Honda OdysseyAlthough Honda claims a major update for its 2008 Honda Odyssey minivan, the results look to us like a minor facelift, just a little work around the eyes and mouth but the same old body. The front of the car exhibits some modern touches around the headlights...; Tags: Odyssey, Honda Motor Co., navigation system; Product reviews 2008-07-16
New version of Gmail iGoogle gadget: New version of Gmail iGoogle gadget1999yeah it works, I wish they worked on visual look of it. Still looks like 1999.RE: New version of Gmail iGoogle gadgetyou didnt mention where to get this newer version of the gmail gadget... ? I dont see it anywhere and my old gmail gadget...; Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Gmail iGoogle, Gmail iGoogle gadget, Google Gmail; Discussion threads 2008-07-16
New version of Gmail iGoogle gadget: Google just released a new version of the Gmail iGoogle gadget that, for the most part, is a fully functioning interface for your Gmail. You can do everything from read, delete, mark as spam, and compose messages right from your homepage. It's remarkably good, and a lot faster...; Tags: Google Gmail, E-mail Providers, Cloud Computing, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-07-16
2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i: Photo gallery:2008 BMW X6Even after driving the 2008 BMW X6 for a week, we're still not sure what to make of it. BMW's marketing campaign calls it the coupe's evil twin, but with the 3-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder in our xDrive35i model, it doesn't feel particularly diabolical. It seems more...; Tags: BMW AG, BMW X6, Infiniti; Product reviews 2008-07-15
iPhone 3G unlocked with SIM adapter: Well that didn't take long. Just four days after its release the iPhone 3G has been unlocked according to a report at Gizmodo via TechGuru. In order to accomplish the feat Breno MacMasi used a SIM card adapter that piggy-backs onto the iPhone's native SIM card and...; Tags: Apple iPhone, SIM Card, Adapter, Cellular Phones, 3G, Flash Memory, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-15
10 things we'd change on the iPhone 3G: There's plenty that's great about the new iPhone, says silicon.com's Natasha Lomas. But that doesn't mean there aren't a few things for Apple to think about for the next time round. The 3G iPhone has finally arrived--a year and a half after CEO Steve Jobs first confirmed...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Apple Inc., 3G iPhone, 3G, Keyboards, Advertising & Promotion, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Peripherals, Marketing, Networking, iPhone 3G, Apple, smart phones, Natasha Lomas, silicon.com; News items 2008-07-15
News to know Monday: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Yahoo rejects latest Microsoft-Icahn proposal; Calls Microsoft 'erratic' WSJ: New Rejection from Yahoo Sets The Stage for Ugly Fight Dana Blankenhorn: We don't want you to talk, Mr. Ballmer Murdoch says News Corp, Yahoo tie-up very unlikely ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, sdiaz; Blog posts 2008-07-14
Rhapsody Music Search Google Gadget (gg): Introducing the Rhapsody Music Search gadget. Listen to your favorite artist, band or groups music for Free from Real Rhapsody in high quality stereo Listen to all their music, all their CD's or their latest singles with Rhapsody artist search. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Google Inc., RealNetworks Rhapsody, Music, Sidebar Gadgets; Software downloads 2008-07-14
Buy.com Google Gadget (gg): Introducing the Buy and eBay Search gadget. Buy.com is a leading e-commerce company focused on providing a positive shopping experience and has over 3 million products in categories including: computers, electronics, digital cameras, GPS, books, DVDs, CDs, music downloads, sporting goods, video games, toys, bags, baby, jewelry, home and outdoor....; Tags: Google Inc., Buy.com, Sidebar Gadgets, GPS, Games, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Corporate Communications, Digital Music, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-07-14
EPIC iFAIL: EPIC iFAILhmmm 2.0iPhone software 2.0 can import all your contacts from your SIM card. JUST FYI.RE: EPIC iFAILWell since you have a T-Mobile phone and it also has a SIM card you can copy all your contacts to your SIM card and Then all you have to do is have...; Tags: Flash memory, OK IT, EPIC iFAIL, EPIC, Apple iPhone, lunatic, SIM card, reasonable people; Discussion threads 2008-07-11