Whoever said that technology is too fast to control has hit it bulls-eye once again.  I was strolling in a mall, brought my trusty 80GB iPod with me and tuned in to TWIT's Leo Laporte saying "HD-DVD is now DEAD".  That's too many D's to control I know!  The death blow may well be Walmart saying they will now officially just sell Blu-Ray DVDs,  BUT won't push for it, would still continue to sell HD-DVD formatted way back the aisle. I was a bit relieved that I didn't include an HD-DVD player in my Christmas list!  I could just imagine my frustration to find out that that player dead technology a month later.  Crossing my mind is Tom Hanks' "Green Mile" liner... "dead ...
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The CES show was host to some rather amazing gadgets and gizmos this year - in fact arguably one of the best years for some time. Things really seem to be getter better - but not only that, they seem to be getting bigger as well. What I mean by that is of course that televisions are the next (and current) big thing! As a first at CES, the world's first laser television was displayed. This was debuted by Mitsubishi who state that it is a 'new category' of display to offer alongside the likes of LCD and plasma technology. The reason for the development of this type of screen is that it offers (apparently) ...
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Well, the CES was a little while ago now (back in 7-10 Jan, held in Las Vegas). Unfortunately, this year was more of an evolution of current gadgetry rather than a revolution to display anything genuinely exciting. Nonetheless, there are a few new developments we should, as gadgeteers, take a look. Smart GPS Not just a provision of point to point navigation equipment and software anymore, most of the major GPS suppliers are moving to ‘smart’ versions of their hardware. The focus is (luckily) still on getting access to on-the-move information such as cinema times, parking spaces and traffic awareness information. This one would be particularly useful for me as there’s always a blackspot I hit every ...
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While waiting for SP1 or the Tuesday Patch on October 9, though I'm waiting for the SP1 for quite some time, I'm starting to think if it would do me any good to wait for it. Microsoft has wordlessly release four updates for Windows Vista which will improve the performance and reliability. Although these "hotfixes" are not yet available on Windows Update. But You can download them and install them on your own. Here's the Detailed List of the Windows Vista(KB941649) update improvements: It extends the battery life for mobile devices. It improves the stability of portable computers and of desktop computers that use an uninterruptable power supply (UPS). It improves the reliability of Windows Vista when you open the menu of a ...
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With the HD war heating up, the battle between LCD and Plasma is reaching fever pitch. Just like HD DVD and Blu-ray, each camp has its avid supporters who extol the virtues of each technology. But Sony is about to stir things up with the announcement that it will finally release the first OLED TV this December. OLED is widely seen as the best among the three technologies because it is more energy efficient and it allows for the production of extremely thin and ultralight displays. It is also a great technology for showing very vivid pictures that can render fast moving images -- this makes it perfect for action movies or sports. Of ...
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Microsoft Windows 95 is celebrating it's 12th year anniversary since it was launched August 24 1995. The 32-bit successor of famous OSes Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups and MS-DOS. Windows 95 started it all. I remember an advertisement on a PC magazine -- "DOS is Dead" -- a Windows 95 Ad. Two months after the official launch, that Windows 95 had sold millions of copies. A year later, it boasted sales of 40 million units. Although Microsoftno longer supports Windows 95 there are still some that uses Windows 95. after it still has a DOS operating system to back it up, which is very stable OS. "Windows 95 has been much anticipated and much has been written about it. But fundamentally, ...
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While everyone was still reeling from the iPhone's release, Microsoft had unveiled a project that is up to, or above Steve Jobs' caliber in terms of innovativeness. Announcing, Microsoft Surface.
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The web has been a buzz with the sudden change of hearts at Intel as the world's top chip maker has joined the One Laptop per Child Foundation, the organization that makes the now infamous $100 laptops intended to help children worldwide, particularly those in the poor countries, receive education and a better chance to improve their lives. In May this year, Nicholas Negroponte, the founder of OLPC, said the silicon giant "should be ashamed of itself" for efforts to undermine his initiative. He accused Intel of selling its own cut-price laptop - the Classmate PC - below cost to drive him out of markets in the developing world. "What happened in the past has happened," Will Swope of Intel told the ...
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With the amount of craze built around the public sale of the much anticipated iPhone currently dominating the headlines and RSS feeds of the internet, another timely news that would even boost the love wave Apple has been getting this past few weeks. International eco-watchers Greenpeace has praised Apple, Inc. for its recent moves and efforts to make its electronic products cleaner and more friendly to mother nature. Greenpeace has moved Apple up its green electronics rankings thanks to Steve Job's promises to phase out PVCs and other chemical nasties from its products, but the top spot goes to Nokia. Greenpeace takes an aggressive tone in criticizing electronics manufacturers for e-waste, stating: 'The electronics ranking guide has been our ...
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There were many interesting things to discover and enjoy at this year's D conference, D5. One such example was Microsoft Surface. But surely the biggest highlight of the event was the interview with Bill Gates and Steve Jobs for the first time in twenty years. Paying Tribute Before turning into the two icons representing the two biggest rivals in the computer industry, Bill and Steve were first and foremost pioneers and visionaries whose work catapulted them and their companies into great success. D5's interview quickly reminds us to cease the hostilities if at least for one night, and simply be in awe ...
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