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'Iron Man' swoops into theaters

The new movie Iron Man may be based on the 1963 comic strip, but its special effects are anything but vintage. CNET News.com's Kara Tsuboi talks with the visual and animation supervisors at Industrial Light Magic about pushing the limits of computer generated images to create those "Marvel moments."

Tags: News, kara tsuboi, ilm, lucas film, ironman, marvel comics, robert downey jr, superhero, Workforce Management, Productivity, Human Resources

Videos 2008-05-01

What if Microsoft was truly evil

One of my favorite Marvel comics back in the day was the "What If..." series. It was a comic which considered the outcome of alternate paths characters in the Marvel universe might have taken. What if the Fantastic Four had never been exposed to cosmic rays? As it turns out,...

Tags: Microsoft Corp.

Blog posts 2006-05-19

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It must be a rough day in Cupertino

They just keep coming, one negative headline after another after another. At least that's how it must feel today over at Apple. In the last 24 hours or so, there have been at least four separate events that have put the company in a negative light. The widespread problems with...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., TechMeme, Apple Mac OS X, Internet, 3G, Service Management, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-08-27

Stereo Gen (exe)

Ever see those hidden 3D posters and comics by magic eye? Now you can actually make your own. Weather your new to stereograms or a pro you will find Stereo Gen extremely easy to use, and be making your own sterograms in minutes. This version is the first release on...

Tags: Wicked Designs

Software downloads 2008-08-14

Chinese censorship: to protect 'healthy growth of our youth'

Chinese censorship: to protect 'healthy growth of our youth'Chinese CensorshipThe Chinese government wants open wallets but not open minds.Unfortunatelywhat also went out of fashion in the 60s was an understanding of Communists, such that you actually think that American censorship in the 50s to reflect community values and Chinese Communist...

Tags: INTERNET, Chinese Government, censorship, Chinese Censorship, youth

Discussion threads 2008-08-11

iPhone Manga Converter (zip)

iPhone Manga Converter is a tool for converting your favorite manga, comics, or images into format suitable for iPhone browser. Save the converted file into your personal Web server or upload to your Web site by using any FTP software or free DNS service to create a host name that...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Safari, MangaWare, iPhone Manga Converter, Web Servers, 3G, Web Browsers, Wireless, Internet, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-08-04

Wikipedia is the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Wikipedia is the Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe proper context for Wikipedia:[b][i]"Here's what the Encyclopedia Galactica has to say about alcohol. It says that alcohol is a colourless volatile liquid formed by the fermentation of sugars and also notes its intoxicating effect on certain carbon-based life forms. The Hitch Hiker's...

Tags: Wiki, Lord, Hitch Hiker, Wikipedia, Independents Day, Galaxy

Discussion threads 2008-07-29

Citizen journalism and traditional news

I've been experimenting recently with CNN's site for "citizen journalism" named iReport.  I created a few video posts of myself in response to requests for questions targeted at future visitors to Wolf Blitzer's "The Situation Room" (you can see my iReport site here - http://www.ireport.com/people/JohnCarroll). There are a few kinks in...

Tags: Video Camera, Video, Camera, Corporate Communications, Marketing, John Carroll

Blog posts 2008-07-21

2008 Pwnie Award nominees announced

Well, after getting 134 nominations, and spending countless hours pulling out nominees, the judges for the 2008 Pwnie Awards have announced the final nominees to be voted on.  From the site: The final list of nominees for the nine Pwnie Award categories is ...

Tags: Nominee, Vulnerability, XSS, Attack, Flaw, Dan, XSS Flaw, Lifelock, Security, Nathan McFeters

Blog posts 2008-07-21

Miniaturized DNA sewing machines

Miniaturized DNA sewing machinesAnd then on the seventh day, He rested...To push the analogy onward, if the "evolution" of gene manipulation is to follow that of industrial design, then next will be submicron weaving machines that allow DNA synthesis, followed by pattern making machines, then dot matrix DNA engines, and...

Tags: Biotechnology, DNA

Discussion threads 2008-07-14

I'll have the #3 Value Meal, Super Size, with an order of Linux

With the news that Best Buy will now be selling boxed, commercially supported versions of Ubuntu, the Desktop Linux onslaught begins. Our ultimate goal of Total World Domination will soon be within our grasp, now that yet another mondo-huge retailer has jumped on the Linux bandwagon. Or...

Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-07-10

McCain's campaign team has no Facebook chops

You have to admire the chutzpah of the idea of convincing voters that they should vote for a candidate through an arcade game rip-off of Space Invaders, because it's simply ludicrous coming from a candidate who has declared he doesn't even know how to "use a computer." Aaron Jacobs-Smith of...

Tags: Facebook, Team, John McCain, McCain, Jacobs-Smith, Games, Personal Technology, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2008-07-01

News to know: Oracle's Q4; Bill Gates' last day; Sticking with XP

News to know: Oracle's Q4; Bill Gates' last day; Sticking with XPIn retrospect......no one will ever be able to deny the legacy that Bill Gates will leave behind.All criticisms and vitriol aside from opponents and corporate rivals, Gates is easily one of the great pioneers of Information Technology.We lesser mortals...

Tags: Servers, Oracle Corp., Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-07-01

Windows Vista, meet my Mother-In-Law

Windows Vista, meet my Mother-In-LawIt's not Vista Stupid It's YouI hate when people try to blame problems on Vista that don't belong to it. If you're having problems with AOL IM working with Vista, then the problem is AOL. They have had over 2 years to get their...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Mother-in-Law, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-07-01

Star Wars Shop (gadget)

Introducing the Star Wars Shop and Google search bar gadget. The official online store for Star Wars merchandise, including videos, the clone wars, games, toys, collectibles, apparel, books, comics, and magazines. Including the Google search bar. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Star Wars, Google Search, Sidebar Gadgets

Software downloads 2008-06-27

Compare Books Prices (exe)

Compare prices for books, textbooks and comics from anywhere on the Internet. To compare prices, either right click on a link for the book, or select Title, Author, ISBN for the book and then right click. Select Compare Prices at Bookuet option from the context menu to launch Price Comparison...

Tags: Books, Price, Munish Singla, Internet

Software downloads 2008-06-24

Great Volcanoes Screensaver (exe)

Great Volcanoes Screensaver displaying enchanting images of volcanoes in stunning natural surroundings is definitely for you. Install this fantastic slideshow on your screen for free and marvel at the true perfection of nature. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Slideshow, Terminal Studio

Software downloads 2008-06-02

Photos: Cracking open the Alienware Area 51 m15x

Have a close encounter with Alienware's m15x as TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin dissects the boutique manufacturer's sleek, shiny notebook.The CNET Networks site TechRepublic runs a regular series called "Cracking Open" in which it takes a look inside a variety of gadgets. CNET News.com is publishing this excerpt. The Area...

Tags: Alienware, Photograph, M15x, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2008-05-29

Marvel Super Heroes - Melee Edition (rar)

Play as over 40 of your favorite Marvel characters (Including Spider-Man, the X-MEN, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and Ghost Rider) on over 20 locales. Whether alone, with a teammate, or with a friend, Marvel Melee is sure to delight any Marvel fan. Version 4 includes 15 all-new characters not...

Tags: Character, SpiDoL Games, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-05-20

Marvel Super Heroes (rar)

The Marvel Super Heroes remake by SpiDoL is a decent effort developed with the MUGEN game engine.This remake is as good as it gets, It makes the player feels like it is playing in a arcade machine. Most of the standard and special moves from the arcade version have been...

Tags: Team, Character, SpiDoL Games, Team Management, Management

Software downloads 2008-05-07