March 2008
115 posts
Optimize Google Desktop for Search →
The latest version of Google Desktop no longer enables by default the desktop search engine probably because it uses too many resources. I thought this is a good opportunity to list some ways…
The Most Depressing Watch Ever: Prepare to Be... →
This watch has been dubbed the “Accurate” not so much for its abilities to keep accurate time, but for its reminder about our inevitable demise. Following in the tradition of memento mori, the…
Chicago →
Groove Armada
Ben Nadel's Easy Tips For Writing Better, More... →
I was just reading over on Andrew Powell’s ColdFusion blog about the problem that server-side developers have with writing SQL. I don’t quite agree with what Andy was saying; I think since SQL is…
Adobe opens shop on Web-based Photoshop Express →
Adobe Systems will open up Photoshop Express on Thursday, its long-anticipated Web-based image editor aimed at the millions of consumers that want a simple way to touch up, share, and store photos….
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Moby
El Alba →
Steen Thottrup
Night Highway →
Andrey Denisov
Clubbed to Death (Kurayamino mix) →
Rob Dougan
Cinnabar mix →
Ivan Tucakov
Lily Was Here →
Dave Stewart & Candy Dulfer
Top 10 Software Easter Eggs [Lifehacker Top 10] →
Sure we like our chocolate bunny ears, but around these parts the best easter eggs aren’t painted pink and stuffed with jelly beans—they’re the undocumented and unexpected fun features hidden…
Little by Little →
Groove Armada
How-To: Use Time Machine with an Airport Extreme →
We happen to use an 802.11n AirPort Extreme as our router, so we put today’s new firmware upgrade to the test to see if TIme Machine really does work with AirPort Disk. As expected, it works and…
Coming Blu-ray 2.0 Update Makes PS3 Best Player... →
As expected, the PS3 will become fully Blu-ray 2.0, or BD-Live, compatible with its next major software update, slated for “late March.” The functionality will give upcoming movies the ability to…
Rubber Duck With Remote Control: Bathtime Gets... →
Playing rubber duck battleships in the bath (you do that, don’t you?) will be more sophisticated now you can remote control your duck. This one has twin propellers, so you can steer him around,…
Android phone from HTC will be called ‘Dream’ →
Previously codenamed “Dream,” the Android-based Google phone coming from HTC will be called — drumroll please — “Dream,” according to IDG News Service.
This information comes from “a person…
Battlestar Galactica to get prequel series next... →
Fans of Battlestar Galactica, we have good news for you.
As the incredibly popular and well-written show enters its final season, many fans are saddened, for they’ve come to love the show…
Google's Broken Bookmarking Systems →
Google hasn’t yet launched a proper bookmarking system. Google Bookmarks was just a small extension of Search History and became more useful after the integration with Google Toolbar. Notebook lets…
Secrets from Lost: Something about the black box →
Lost, blah blah Ben blah blah smoke monster blah. Blah blah Whitmore blah blah (”NOT PENNY’S BOAT!” said the hobbit) blah blah!
Cash also says it is absolutely possible that a plane’s black…
Gigayacht Actually More Like a Freaking Personal... →
How big and disgustingly opulent does a yacht have to be to be considered a private island? This big and disgusting. Gizmag has a piece today on Wally’s luxury yachts and their 325 foot flagship….
SlideRocket puts the 'wow' into online... →
Flashy presentation tool SlideRocket is easily one of the best-looking services I’ve seen. CEO Mitch Grasso’s presentation at this afternoon’s Under the Radar session about the virtual…
Google Gmail Enters Your Bathroom →
These images of Gmail Soap are real and not a work of Photoshop.
Some company in Russia is actually selling Gmail soap bars with the tagline “cleanest soap” - they are…
An appreciation of Arthur C. Clarke →
Posted by Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist, and Bill Coughran, Senior VP, Engineering ”Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” (Clarke’s Third Law) How…
Collaboration goes one level deeper →
Posted by: Zach Lloyd and Mike Harm, Google spreadsheets engineers Although we like to think we move fast, the list of great ideas, needed features and new ways to look at data continues to grow….
Facebook chat coming soon, privacy controls launch... →
Filed under: Internet, Web services, Social Software, web 2.0
Facebook is adding new privacy controls today which will give you more control over your interactions with people in…
Google Spreadsheets Adds Gadgets, a Directory of... →
Google Spreadsheets, the most mature application from Google’s online office suite, has suddenly become much better with the addition of two important features. Now you can get email notifications…
Helping you to make your mark on Google Maps →
Mickey Kataria, Product Manager At Google, we do our best to organise all the information that’s out there in the world, but admittedly, there’s a lot, and things are changing all the time. So not…
Nokia Announces New Bling-Phones for Oz →
Nokia made a rather large deal last night of the launch of two new “fashion phones”. The Nokia 8800 Arte ($1799) and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte ($2099) are the latest iterations of the 8800 line…
FriendFeed Has Search, And Suddenly Feels Like A... →
FriendFeed, a service that aggregates social network information, just launched quite a nice little search feature. Users can search by individual, friends, or all users, and specify the…
Karens Ballade (Short Relaxation Cut) →
Sebastian M.W.
