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Amazon's Kindle: Much needed revolution or book industry power play?

Like Apple's iPods and the iTunes Music Store iTMS from which they can so effortlessly acquire their content, the transparency of the automation and infrastructure that makes Amazon's Kindle work so effortlessly with the Amazon.com Web site is a marvel in terms of the user experience. But the same...

Tags: Industry, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Quality Solutions, Digital Music, Digital Media, Podcasts, E-books, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Internet, David Berlind

Blog posts 2007-12-04

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Your computer as your singing coach

Israeli researchers have developed an electronic ear to coach vibrato technique. Until now, the quality of a vibrato -- the pulsating change of pitch in a singer's voice -- could only be judged by voice experts. Now, a Tel Aviv University research team 'has successfully managed to train a computer...

Tags: Researcher, Quality, Teacher, Computer, TAU, Productivity, Team Management, Management, Roland Piquepaille

Blog posts 2008-07-05

TechForward advocates the cause of temporary ownership

I have been MEANING to write about the Los Angeles-based start-up TechForward for weeks now, but felt like I didn't have enough time to write the truly thoughtful post that it deserved. Now, I'm forcing myself to get off my butt, strangely enough, because I'm having a moral dilemma over...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Electronics, TechForward, Lebovitz, Retail, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-07-04

3D Flash Menu Builder with Special Text Effects an (exe)

Use this 3D Flash Menu Builder with special text effects as a cool intro designer. With this software easily create high quality 3D flash menu navigation systems that will stun your visitors and wanting them to visit your entire Website. Totally customize the look and feel of the menu navigation...

Tags: 3D, File Splitter

Software downloads 2008-07-04

ViaCAD 2D/3D for Mac (dmg)

The patent pending user interface lets a user choose between a complete 2D or 3D solution. ViaCAD's user interface appeals to both 2D and 3D users with one package.ViaCAD has close to 80 hours of professional quality training videos, very appealing to new users transitioning into CAD. Effortless cross-platforming and...

Tags: 3D, Apple Macintosh, User Interface, 2D, Training, Punch Software, ViaCAD, CAD, Workforce Management, Software, Human Resources

Software downloads 2008-07-04

I have to stop using Gmail :(

I have to stop using Gmail :(You can enable POP3 support in Gmail...If you switch on POP3 support in Gmail, then you can still comply with archiving procedures: http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=13273That way, you can both send and receive e-mails with an e-mail client like Thunderbird or Evolution or even Outlook Express. I...

Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Using Gmail, Google Gmail, archiving, e-mail

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Can Mozilla's security metrics project end the patch-counting nonsense?

Can Mozilla's security metrics project end the patch-counting nonsense?Can Mozilla's security metrics project end the patch-counting nonsense?I only had a quick look at the spreadsheet so I may be wrong. However it looks like this is bug counting exercise with a bit of 'how long were we exposed?' thrown in....

Tags: Patches, patch-counting nonsense, security metric, Mozilla Corp., nonsense, security

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Whither Blu-ray?

Whither Blu-ray?It's the lack of HDTV ownersand the ignorance of those who do own that I think is the biggest issue. People who don't have HDTV would see no benefit to spending extra money on BluRay, and those who do own will never believe there is a difference unless you...

Tags: HD DVD, Blu-ray, Consumer electronics, TVs, TV & Home Theater, HDTV, DVD

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Q'n'A: Are Youtube users are royally screwed?

I've been reading the headlines today, and the main headlines on most of the top technology websites are about the YouTube/Google/Viacom saga. I'd like to call this: Youglecomgate, a potentially volatile situation hovers over the midst of everyone who has been on YouTube ever, so that's probably the majority of...

Tags: Google Inc., YouTube Inc., Viacom Inc., Corporate Communications, Internet, Networking, Marketing, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-07-03

Camera UI and photo comparison between four high end Windows Mobile devices

As readers here know, I have been checking out the HTC Touch Diamond and found the camera to be one of the first on a Windows Mobile device that actually works quite well. My buddy Arne Hess, from the::unwired, just posted a great article that compares the camera software and...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Photograph, Camera, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2008-07-03

Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4

Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.Get the environazi boot of our neck.Build more refineries.Reduce government regulations.Eliminate the Endangered Species Act.Build more dams for flood control.Build more highways to relieve traffic congestion.Relax nuclear power plant requirements to build more reactors.Your mindset is...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Strategy, Telecom & Utilities, vision, computer

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Astro Gemini Show Screensaver (exe)

You don't have any of Astro Gemini screensavers yet? Then download this great Astro Gemini Show Screensaver for free and enjoy an impressive slideshow featuring the best shots from Astro Gemini 3D Screensavers on a great variety of subjects! Detailed pictures, high-quality images, original compositions are here to show you...

Tags: 3D, Screensaver, 3D ScreenSaver Download

Software downloads 2008-07-03

AdvancedLinkFinder (zip)

AdvancerLinkFinder is the way to locate related link in any niche you choose keywords search based. It will help you to find every link you want and got every back link you need. AdvancedLinkFinder search for page that rank in Google for a particular phrase and makes it easy to...

Tags: Link, Link Finder, AdvancedLinkFinder, AdvancerLinkFinder, Search

Software downloads 2008-07-03

Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4

Something about getting a new neck earlier this spring made me start thinking about how to change my life to make America a better place. Here a few that you can try to make the country better over the Fourth of July weekend: 1.) Turn off your...

Tags: Phone, PC, Cell Phone, Computer, Productivity, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2008-07-02

AVADirect Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System

If you consider this upper midrange $3,220 AVADirect's Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System representative of the value and build quality available from this small custom builder, we can report that we were mostly happy with this PC, even if we found it loud and its gaming performance a bit...

Tags: Games, AVADirect Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System

Product reviews 2008-07-02

Philips GoGear SA2825 (2GB)

The GoGear SA2825 is one of Philips' most attractive and compact MP3 players. Available in only one color silver and one capacity (2GB), the GoGear SA2825 ($49) offers a healthy amount of features at an affordable price.DesignMeasuring 1.5 inches square and a slender 0.5 inch thick, the GoGear SA2825 is...

Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Philips Electronics N.V., GoGear SA2825

Product reviews 2008-07-02

BlueAnt Z9i (black)

One of BlueAnt's most popular Bluetooth headsets last year was the BlueAnt Z9, which we rated highly as having excellent sound quality, and many of you agreed. But BlueAnt wasn't happy just resting on its laurels; indeed, it has come up with an upgrade to the Z9, and the headset...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, BlueAnt Z9i, BlueAnt Z9, BlueAnt, phone

Product reviews 2008-07-02

Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile

Photo gallery:Logitech Pure-Fi MobileIf there's one thing Logitech does right, it's progress. The accessories company has been churning out iPod speakers for years, and its experience in this area shows in each new product. Rather than resting on its laurels, Logitech chugs forward with tweaks and improvements. Such is the...

Tags: Dead Center, backside, mobile, Logitech, speaker, Pure-Fi Mobile, Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile

Product reviews 2008-07-02

Calling all auto engineers: this is an emergency

Calling all auto engineers: this is an emergencyThere are no engineersTheir parents made sure they went into business and got MBAs due to the wonders of globalization!Too many chiefs, not enough indians.-MWhy not just drill for more oil?I think it is simply amazing how everyone in Congress is standing around...

Tags: Food & Beverage, Total Cost, food

Discussion threads 2008-07-02

Torrent admin is 'felony infringer'

Torrent admin is 'felony infringer'Felony infringerYes, I would agree that this extends beyond fair use... Book'em Dano.RE: Torrent admin is 'felony infringer'I do not think it is right but if it is made out as such a major deal then what is it doing all over the internet Bittorrent...

Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, Strategy, felony infringer, Torrent, administrator

Discussion threads 2008-07-02