Posted on December 30th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER is selling a new device that converts any type of video or audio, including cassette tapes, vinyl records, television shows, and VHS tapes and uploads directly to an iPod at the touch of a button. Wow! That should keep you busy for awhile. It’s listed at $159.95. Sounds like a bargain.
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Posted on December 30th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
At the start of 2006, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) was largely inward-looking, focused on the GNU Project and high-level strategic concerns such as licensing. Now, without abandoning these issues, the FSF had transformed into an openly activist organization, reaching out to its supporters and encouraging their participation in civic campaigns often designed to enlist [...]
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Posted on December 30th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
Just in case legislators needed more in-car distractions to crusade against, Microsoft and Ford are set to unveil plans for a new in-car communications system at January’s Detroit auto show and at CES. Dubbed “Sync,” the system will offer drivers a hands-free Bluetooth wireless headset and an in-vehicle operating system, letting users chat, check e-mail, [...]
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Posted on December 30th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
Just in case legislators needed more in-car distractions to crusade against, Microsoft and Ford are set to unveil plans for a new in-car communications system at January’s Detroit auto show and at CES. Dubbed “Sync,” the system will offer drivers a hands-free Bluetooth wireless headset and an in-vehicle operating system, letting users chat, check e-mail, [...]
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Posted on December 30th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
Every year for the past four or five years, we’ve seen someone (usually whose job depends on it) declare that “this year will be the year of mobile data.” There’s this big expectation that there are all these people out there who want to use data services on their mobile phones.
Full Story Via TechDirt
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Posted on December 27th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
Microsoft’s claim of superior security in its new Vista Vista OS already faces challenges, with a set of vulnerabilities reported Tuesday that affect IE and Firefox Web browsers, as well as the Exchange Server. Though a hacker could exploit these flaws to commandeer a Vista-based computer, the software giant insists the problems are minor.
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Posted on December 26th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
A company called DigitalXtractions makes and sells the ULTIMATE OUTDOOR WEBCAM called the SCIRC t1. The camera gets its power from the sun, and connects to the Internet using built-in cell phone electronics.
Full Story Via TheRawFeed
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Posted on December 26th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
Egads! A mobile phone charged by the power of the sun! We’ve seen the future – and now we need sunglasses.
T3’s recent jaunt to Tokyo netted more than a widened repertoire of weird and wonderful foods, we clapped eyes on some of the most advanced mobile kit known to man – including this ultra-handy solar [...]
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Posted on December 26th, 2006 by ElectroGeek
Here’s how to keep spam off your phone
On Jan. 24, 2004, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates famously announced that by 2006, “spam will be solved.” He was right. As I write this, 2006 is almost over and I’ve solved my spam problem. (Gates is still working on his.)
Everyone has spam issues, but I’m sure I have [...]
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