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Steve Jobs Named ‘CEO of the Decade,’ China Stops Beating Web Addicts

adi102 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:29:09 +0000

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Highlights from this morning’s other big tech headlines….

Fortune magazine has named Apple’s Steve Jobs its ‘CEO of the Decade,’ due to the company’s overwhelming success with iTunes, OS X, Pixar, and, of course, the iPhone. Jobs even persevered through serious health problems while Apple’s worth skyrocketed — from $5 billion to $170 billion in less than 10 years. [From: Cult of Mac and TUAW]
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SUCCEED Blog: “A collection of the world’s most epic, awesome, mind blowing Succeeds”

adi102 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:28:59 +0000

“FAIL” is a shortcut for thinking, not very encouraging and overused, “SUCCESS” is where it’s at – many of the “success” posts found on this new site are projects from MAKE!

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Opera Mobile 10 features tabbed browsing, disses WinMo

adi102 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:31:01 +0000

Symbian freaks, do we have a treat for you! While all your WinMo-lovin’ friends are out there with Opera Mobile 9.5 (or possibly 9.7), a beta of version 10 has just been announced exclusively for Nokia / Symbian smartphones. As well as being as speedy as ever (fifty percent faster than previous Symbian versions, or so it’s been claimed), this release features a new-and-improved user interface and a “speed dial” page that displays all your fave sites as icons. Not too shabby, eh? Hit the readSource: Engadget RSS Feed

Sony VAIO P gets a Windows 7 makeover

adi102 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:30:50 +0000

Remember when the first VAIO P came out and everyone was like, “I can’t believe it has Vista! That angers me! I am currently outraged!” – something along those lines? Well now it has Windows 7 and comes in four different models ranging in price from $850 to $1900.

The base model features a 1.33GHz Atom CPU, Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB of RAM, and an 80GB 4200RPM hard drive for $850. Then there’s a model for $1000 that features a 1.6GHz CPU and 64GB SSD, followed by a $1500Source: CrunchGear RSS Feed

Zach Galifianakis Eying Humpty Dumpty in Shrek Spinoff Puss in Boots

adi102 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:17:24 +0000

Because the world can never get enough Shrek, we’ve known for some time that an upcoming spinoff film, Puss in Boots, has been in the works. Now it seems like things are finally moving forward. The increasingly bankable Zach Galifianakis is currently in talks to voice Humpty Dumpty. He’ll be joining Antonio Banderas as the title character, and Salma Hayek as “Kitty” (this is their post-Robert Rodriguez reunion?!). The film will cover the feline’s adventures before Shrek 2. TomSource: SlashFilm RSS Feed

Buffalo’s MiniStation Lite portable HDDs get two more color options

adi102 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:17:17 +0000

Currently available in Crystal Black, Ruby Red and Pearl White, the MiniStation Lite portable hard drives from Buffalo will soon be ready for purchase in two more funky colors – Sakura Pink and Lapis Blue. Apart from the new paint job, the upcoming models have no changes compared to their predecessors and feature a sleek casing measuring 81 (W) x 16 (H) x 130 (D) mm, an USB 2.0/1.1 connection interface, a power consumption that can go down to 1.27W, Memeo AutoSync for automaticallySource: TechConnect Magazine RSS Feed

MXINSPECT Boosts Speed and Security with Windows 7

adi102 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:50:48 +0000

Web security firm MXINSPECT, provides managed email and comprehensive online protection to businesses, governments, and educational institutions worldwide. eMazzanti Technologies, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has worked to keep MXINSPECT cutting-edge in productivity and security by capitalizing on the solutions offered by Windows 7.

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Companies are becoming increasingly sensitive to online threats–viruses, spam, and malware We’reSource: Extra Technology News RSS Feed

Joss Whedon Pens An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners

adi102 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:50:38 +0000

Following up on the previous news about the Terminator franchise rights being up for sale, self-proclaimed “Very Important Hollywood Mogul” Joss Whedon has penned a hilarious note to the franchise owners in an attempt to acquire the franchise with a mighty fine $10,000 check. Says Whedon: “That’s four — FOUR! — zeroes after that one. That’s to show you I mean business. And I mean show business.”

He goes on to list the myriad of brilliant ideas he has for the franchise, Source: SlashFilm RSS Feed

Nintendo Wii to Get Netflix Streaming… in HD?

adi102 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:57:11 +0000

Forget all of that I’m a Mac, I’m a PC business, not to mention rivalry between Beatles and Stones or Betty and Veronica, I’ve most often been caught up in a scrap between Nintendo and their rivals. For the record, I’m very much on the side of Nintendo and love my Wii dearly. At least as far as I’m concerned then, the following is incredible news.

Netflix on demand is coming to the Wii, as it has for the PS3, the X-Box 360 and a number of Blu-Ray players. Brilliantly, the WiiSource: SlashFilm RSS Feed

mr. pac-man chevy pimpmobile: do power pills count as alternative energy?

adi102 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:56:59 +0000

Seen on the streets of southern Georgia, this Mr. Pac-Man car is definitely a looker.

Actually, that’s Mr. Pac-Man to you, sir. This over-the-top red and yellow 1996 Chrevrolet Caprice is decked out with custom Pac-Man leather seats.

And check out those rims… Mr. Pac-Man is hiding behind the chrome wheels, showing his face over and over again as the wheels turn.

If Pac-Man drives an Caprice, what sort of car do you think that Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde drive? I wasSource: technabob RSS Feed