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1by1 (exe): 1by1 is a very small MP3 player which is not only small: It plays whole directories without any playlist. Additional features include directory searcher plays whole drives, Full Resume Play remembers last played track position, Audio dynamics, and stereo enhancer with monitoring. Other features are remote command set for IRAssistant,...; Tags: Feature, Martin Pesch, 1by1, Media Players, Digital Music, Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-03-14

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Sennheiser HD 600: When Steve Guttenberg reviewed the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, he rightfully called them "fit for a king"--while noting that they retail for a correspondingly princely sum of $500. Thankfully, the HD 650s aren't the only model in Sennheiser's high-end audiophile line. The Sennheiser HD 600s can be bought at a...; Tags: Sennheiser, headphone; Product reviews 2008-05-13
Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphere: The latest net neutrality bill, offered by Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), is a second try to treat neutrality as an antitrust issue, Ars Technica says. It's essentially the same bill that failed in 2006. The bill is intended to "promote competition,...; Tags: Bill, Comcast Corp., U.S. Congress, Net Neutrality, Internet, Networking, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Microsoft's competitor to Adobe LightRoom gets another champion: Microsoft's competitor to Adobe LightRoom gets another championAdobe should show the non compete and sue M$!Stealing talent should not go unpunished!M$ must pay!RE: Microsoft's competitor to Adobe LightRoom gets another championWhile the basic facts are correct–Mark is leaving Adobe for MSFT to do User Experience work, that's about the extent...; Tags: Document management, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp., champion, imaging; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
Microsoft's competitor to Adobe Lightroom gets another champion: What's Microsoft want with Adobe Photoshop guru Mark Hamburg, who recently joined the Redmond juggernaut? Hamburg a programmer who has been part of the Adobe Photoshop team since version 2.0 and helped lead the Photoshop Lightroom one, is now a Softie, as News.com's Stephen Shankland reported on...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Corp., Team Management, Management, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-04-29

Betting that Apple will make PPC laptops again: But you won't be able to buy one any time soon. Apple says it bought P.A. Semi to get its hands on some patents and a bunch of very bright engineers who are already used to working together. I'm sure that's true - but...; Tags: Dual-core, Apple Inc., U.S. Department Of Defense, Laptop Computer, Chip, PPC, Robots, Corporate Governance, Processors, Semiconductors, Emerging Technologies, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Hardware, Components, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-04-26
Seagate patents Compact Flash - 10 years late!: Seagate patents Compact Flash - 10 years late!Bogus Cat Toy PatentMy favorite is a patented method of using a laser pointer to excercise your cat or any curious animal. Lawyers can turn anything into a pile of cat-box-contents.Title: Method of exercising a catDocument Type and Number: United States Patent...; Tags: laser, Seagate Technology LLC; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
BizTalk Server for Windows Server 2008 not till 2009: When Microsoft launched Windows Server 2008 in February, company officials shared timetables for how long it might take the company to make available compatible versions of its various business applications. But it wasn't until this week, the company finally shared information on how and when it will release a Windows-Server-2008-compatible...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web Services, Application Servers, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-04-25
Defense concerns may scuttle Apple-PA Semi deal: The Defense Department could potentially throw a spanner in Apple's plans to acquire chip design firm PA Semi, according to EETimes. That's because of reports that Apple is acquiring the company for its intellectual property and design know-how -- not for its current product line. If Apple is...; Tags: U.S. Department Of Defense, Chip, PA Semi, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-25
FCC boss: Comcast blocking is widespread: InfoWeek reports that, according to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, Comcast was not merely blocking BitTorrent traffic during high-traffic times but pretty much all the time. Martin was testifying before Congress today. "Specifically, based on the testimony we have received thus far, some users were not able...; Tags: FCC, Comcast Corp., Peer To Peer (P2P), Federal Government, Networking, Internet, Government, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Tidal Software launches intelligent reporting for Enterprise Scheduler: Tidal Software has announced a reporting product that gives enterprises insight into the functioning of their job scheduling environment, enabling IT and line-of-business personal to make quick decisions in both IT and business environments. Tidal Intelligent Reporting, designed to support Tidal Enterprise Scheduler, aggregates all the scheduler's...; Tags: Job, Information Technology, Environment, Tidal Software, Intelligent Reporting, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Podcasts, Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management, Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2008-04-22
How evil is China?: Matt Asay has a headline today that's doubtless worth a click -- Microsoft and Novell seek to exonerate Chinese piracy. The news peg is that Microsoft and Novell extended their existing agreement on IP to China. They call it "an incremental investment in their relationship" aimed...; Tags: China, America, Matt Asay, Matt, Intellectual Property, Piracy, Research & Development, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-04-21
Nationwide alert system: Text messages: In 2006, Congress passed the Warning Alert and Response Network Act, required upgrades to the nation's emergency alert system. At least part of the plan the FCC has come up with involves the groundbreaking technology of ... text messaging. "The ability to deliver accurate and timely warnings and alerts...; Tags: Message, FCC, Federal Government, Corporate Insurance, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Government, Homeland Security, Business Security, Advertising & Promotion, Business Operations, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Marketing, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-10
(Photos: Australia's 5,500-mile Internet connection): (Photos: Australia's 5,500-mile Internet connection)Physical CompressionWe see the diameter of the cable at the surface. What diameter is it when it reaches the depth of 3 miles?RE: (Photos: Australia's 5,500-mile Internet connection)Always amazes me what one will do to get High Speed Internet to have that High Speed Porn.RE:...; Tags: Network technology, cable, Internet, photograph; Discussion threads 2008-04-09
3-D collaborative body art in Scotland: A collaborative technology developed several years ago at ETH Zurich in Switzerland is now being used in a theater in Scotland. The Living Canvas technology allows performers on stage to interact with recorded visuals projected on them. As said the lead developer, who teamed with a theater director for this...; Tags: 3D, ETH Zurich, Performance, Technology, Living Canvas Technology, Performance Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-04-08
EU investigating OOXML vote: EU investigating OOXML voteNot suprised at all given all of the dirty tricks. And, even if OOXML werenot approved, the actions are still just as bad.Are you surprised that the EU investigating OOXML vote?They are doing everything in their power to "evict" Microsoft from the EU, leaving only "homegrown" Linux...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), OpenOffice, OPEN SOURCE, OOXML, OpenDocument Format, Microsoft Corp., OOXML Standard; Discussion threads 2008-04-02
Report: Office 2007 demand 'healthier than thought': Report: Office 2007 demand 'healthier than thought'And so it should beOffice 2007 is a marked improvement over the old Office family. I'm writing my dissertation at the moment, and I find it a joy to use: it's so polished and well thought out. Kinda like driving an Aston Martin... kinda.RE:...; Tags: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2007; Discussion threads 2008-04-02
If the birthmark fits, Microsoft will wear it: If the birthmark fits, Microsoft will wear itWell, they certainly are trashing what is supposed to be a neutralstandards body that votes on standards based on the merits of the standards. ISO has tarnished their own image, and this will almost surely lead to reforms. On the other hand, I...; Tags: Quality, Financial accounting, birthmark, open source, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
Silicon chips for optical quantum computing: UK researchers at Bristol University have shown that it is possible to control single photons on a silicon chip. The team developed 'the world's smallest optical controlled-NOT gate -- the building block of a quantum computer.' As said the lead researcher, 'This is a crucial step towards a future optical...; Tags: Optics, Abstract, Silicon Chip, Computing, Quantum Corp., Chip, Quantum Computing, Quantum Computer, Quantum Technology, Quantum Circuit, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-03-30
Comcast promises protocol-agnostic throttling: Comcast promises protocol-agnostic throttlingComment from FreePressHere's a statement from FreePress's Martin Ammori:"These talks are the direct result of public pressure -- and the threat of FCC action -- against Comcast. But with Comcast's history of broken promises and record of deception, we can't just take their word that the Internet...; Tags: Federal government, Cable, Comcast Corp., FreePress; Discussion threads 2008-03-27