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Microsoft goes on a Christmas Xbox Live banning spree - Unmodded Xboxes caught in crossfire

Microsoft goes on a Christmas Xbox Live banning spree - Unmodded Xboxes caught in crossfireAnd then....?[i]Sadly, if they blocked my access to Xbox live I would end up buying another one, but then I would definitely mod the one they blocked =)[/i]And if they blocked the 2nd unmodded box? ...

Tags: Game players, Microsoft Xbox, XboXes, Microsoft Corp., Christmas Xbox Live, crossfire

Discussion threads 2007-12-15

It's official - Microsoft has closed the door to modded Xbox consoles

It's official - Microsoft has closed the door to modded Xbox consolesMy Hardware, my rightsSound like the WGA fiasco. Peoples will come up with way to bypass that illegal console check and regular console will be illegaly tagged as modded. MS as no right to ban people for having a...

Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Corp., console, Microsoft Xbox, XboXes, game

Discussion threads 2007-05-18

Gates and Ballmer: What's on their Xboxes

Gates and Ballmer: What's on their XboxesGates and Ballmer: What's on their XboxesI thought Bill Gates didn't play the xbox. I could swear I read an article a month or two ago where he was demo'ing a xbox360 and project gotham and he stated he didn't play video games. ...

Tags: Games, Professional development, Game players, Bill Gates, game, XboXes, Steve Ballmer, career

Discussion threads 2006-01-06

Additional Resources

Researchers crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in 60 seconds

Thats why WPA2 is the only way to go..WPA is nice for backwards compatibility - esp those that cant talk WPA2 (AES-CCMP) but this is all the more reason to remove these devices. I personally use WPA2-ENT [yes at home] which I understand is not the norm :) but I...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, Wireless and Mobility, WPA, WPA2, wireless, Microsoft Xbox, security

Discussion threads 2009-08-27

Harry Potter and the search for a true Media Center experience

Using Windows Media Center[i]I'm not saying that such a device exists, but having a combination of media streamers, extenders and digital video recorders would be perfect. Having a box which allows you to stream all kinds of media from a shared folder on your PC over a wireless N network...

Tags: Media Center PCs, TVs, Microsoft Windows, Digital media, TV & Home Theater, DMA2200, extender, Media Center PC, PC, TV, Microsoft Windows Media Center

Discussion threads 2009-08-21

Zune HD: Trying to compete with yesterday's iPod Touch

Zune HD: Trying to compete with yesterday's iPod TouchMy Goodness, Samsuch an obvious troll for a story. I am shocked.Well, only somewhat.What about..people who want a good solid PMP without all that added garbage. I don't give a crap about a hand held computer. The current incarnation of...

Tags: Digital music, Handhelds, Digital media, Page View, Apple iPod Touch, Compaq iPAQ, Apple iPod, Zune HD, Microsoft Zune, IPAQS, ZuneHD

Discussion threads 2009-05-27

Who's to blame for America's loss of innovation?

Who's to blame for America's loss of innovation?Mr Fuller. There are a bunch of people that can share this blame. Teacher, Unions,Students,State Gov,Federal Gov and whomever else you would like to throw in hell maybe the bus driver. Anyway the point is that all of parties need to open there...

Tags: innovation

Discussion threads 2009-02-26

Who's to blame for America's loss of innovation?

I blogged about one study of forty nations that showed the U.S. falling in competition and innovation. Down to 6th from its former leadership slot. Can we stop the slide? The talkbacks posit various interesting theories and placing of blame. Several indicate...

Tags: Innovation, U.S., America, Teacher, John Muir, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-02-26

Apple: Jailbreaking an iPhone = copyright infringement

Apple: Jailbreaking an iPhone = copyright infringement oh yes, Apple is only against protecting IP rights of othersApple's own IP rights - that's something totally different! Not related at all. Apple's IP is by definition cool and deserves all the protection in the world. Like their latest idea with -...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Apple IP, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, Jailbreaking, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-02-13

Why the new Zune Pass should be irresistible

Why the new Zune Pass should be irresistible"No one seriously considers buying a Zune"?I beg to differ with you. I own 2 Zunes and there are 4 of them in the family. Along with 2 iPods and one Sansa.Oh, We have Windows and Apple computers in the house. So,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Digital media, Digital music, Microsoft Zune

Discussion threads 2008-11-21

Outside school doesn't equal online carte blanche

Outside school doesn't equal online carte blancheTime to teach the little buggers, and the idiot parents, a lesson.If I were the principal, I'd file a defamation of character & libel suit against the kids involved, AND their parents...two of whom are obviously low-grade morons at best. Then see what they...

Tags: principal

Discussion threads 2008-09-22

TechCrunch50: Day 3

Photo by Steve Maller I've been covering TC50 for the past few days, and believe it or not, I'm still hungry for more startup pitches. 6:30 a.m. The final sessions of the conference are posted on BusinessWire: s Akoha...

Tags: Hollywood, YouTube Inc., Video, Photograph, Bojam, Truecar, Playce, Panelist, Corporate Communications, Games, Marketing, Personal Technology, Andrew Mager

Blog posts 2008-09-10

The more things change

The more things changeBe productive with a touch only computer ?"The potential is amazing - you can imagine was well as I can, I think, what a 12″ iPhone replacement for the traditional laptop could do for user productivity"You are talking of home user or of business user ?Because i...

Tags: Processors, Linux, Operating systems, Intel x86, PPC, GPU, Microsoft Windows XP, security

Discussion threads 2008-07-30

Free the XBOX 360!!!

Free the XBOX 360!!!"Microsoft-approved"Why shouldn't Microsoft be concerned with the performance of software on XBox?Quoting:Microsoft makes both the hardware and software, and the environment is tightly controlled - only Microsoft-approved software need apply. [End quote]Vista shows that a product's reputation can be affected by the uninterest or mistakes of third...

Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Corp., game, console

Discussion threads 2008-07-23

Apple: iTunes hits 5 billion songs sold mark

Apple: iTunes hits 5 billion songs sold markI notice Apple has been VERY quiet about AppleTVApple is known for highlighting every success, no matter how small. I find it interesting that no one at Apple is talking about how many millions of AppleTVs have been sold. Makes me think that,...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, DRM-free, Apple TV, AppleTV, Amazon.com Inc., digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2008-06-19

Do video games actually have a place in school?

Do video games actually have a place in school?Just a thought,I don't know how this relates to the Wii, but when I was in high school we had 6 PS2's and Dance Dance Revolution. So if you can use a video game in Phys. Ed., why not early development?RE:...

Tags: Games, game, Nintendo Wii, video game, video

Discussion threads 2008-06-02

Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?

Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?Yes. Diversity is the key for making revenue. If one product or service doesn't generate the whole company isn't at a loss. Only one division is.Microsoft's strengthwas Bill Gates' ability to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Game players, Games, Construction, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Does Microsoft, consumer product

Discussion threads 2008-05-14

Zune VideoX: Microsoft's iTunes killer?

Zune Marketplace is no iTunes killer. But maybe Zune VideoX will at least attempt to be. After recently hearing about Microsoft's grand entertainment-marketplace/service codenamed eLive, now I'm getting word of yet another Microsoft entertainment marketplace, known currently as "Zune Video X" for Video Experience. ...

Tags: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Apple iTunes, Entertainment, Zune Marketplace, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-04-15

Another unannounced piece of Microsoft's Windows Mobile puzzle: eLive

Microsoft seems to be continuing to keep most of its Windows Mobile cards close to the vest, even though it is CTIA Wireless week. At the show on April 1, company officials are talking up some of the new features slated for the updates of Windows Live...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Microsoft Corp., eLive, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Advertising & Promotion, Software, Hardware, Marketing, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-04-01

Asustek: Two-thirds of Eee PCs will have Windows XP

Asustek: Two-thirds of Eee PCs will have Windows XPMore $$ ... crippled OS. Sign me up!An extra $200 for a crippled version of Windows on these?? Get real!They're selling as fast as they can build them with Linux pre-installed. Did the Palm market never materialize way back...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linus, Linux, AsusTek Computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Eee PC, OEM

Discussion threads 2008-03-13