Archive for October, 2009

Twitter Rolls Out List Features To Everyone

October 29th, 2009

Yesterday twitter rolled out the beta list feature to everyone. If you haven’t got it just wait its making its rounds.

Personally I have no need for the list features, I mean I follow 40 people nothing much to really organize.

I have used it though to tag people I follow media, which is about half of the people I am following.

But I can see this being a good idea for those who have massive lists of people they are following, or just want to categorize everyone.

So whats your opinion?

Amazon’s PayPhrase Makes Internet Purchasing An Easier Task

October 29th, 2009

We all hate the “paperwork” involved with internet purchases. So amazon came up with an idea.  PayPhrase.

Amazon PayPhrase Amazons PayPhrase Makes Internet Purchasing An Easier Task

PayPhrase Logo. Image credit: maximumpc.com

Instead of typing in your personal information again and again payphrase authenticates you via a special phrase of yours. E.G. Slam Dunk.

This allows you to do your online purchases with much more ease, and speed. Not to mention its much more modern.

DKNY, Jockey, Patagonia, Buy.com, J&R, CarToys.com, and others have already signed up for the service.

In my opinion this is a very good idea. As well only you know your payphrase. As each one is unique.

News: Nintendo Launches DSi LL In Japan

October 29th, 2009
Nintendo DSi LL 1512504c News: Nintendo Launches DSi LL In Japan

The DSi LL. Image credit: telegraph.co.uk/Nintendo

Today Nintendo launched their DSi LL in Japan. It has 2 4.2 inch screens instead of 2 3.5 inch screens. The stylus is nearly pen size, and the DSi its self is nearly 45% larger in bulk. Unknown for other area launches. The price is Y20,000 or $170 US. Rumors of the past week have speculated that this was for the older generation of folks.

News: Apple Accidentally Confirms Apple TV 3.0

October 29th, 2009

Apple today confirmed that Apple TV 3.0 is in the works.

As a recent change to the iTunes store ToS reveal that 3.0 is needed.

Apple Confirms Apple TV Software Update 3 0 2 News: Apple Accidentally Confirms Apple TV 3.0

Screenshot of the new ToS. Image credit: softpedia.com

Unknown when it will come out. Or if it will bring a new version of Apple TV.

How To: Run Windows 7 On Your Mac

October 28th, 2009

Watch the video from CNET TV on how to easily get Windows 7 on your mac.

News: Motorola Droid Is Out

October 28th, 2009

Motorola Droid Unboxing

CNET TV’s first look at the droid.

The droid is Verizon wireless’s new Google android based smart-phone. I do say it looks pretty darn cool.

News: Why Net Neutrality Is Needed

October 28th, 2009
net.neutrality.chart News: Why Net Neutrality Is Needed

This could be your internet without net neutrality. Image Credit: CNN.

Do you want your internet package turning into your cell phone package?

Well this could be the case if you allow ISP’s to void net neutrality and allow them to do what ever they want with their internet.

So like Facebook, and twitter be in support of net neutrality as we seriously need it to say.

News: Apple Overhauls Its Staff In Preparation For Holiday Season

October 28th, 2009

Apple is in the works of changing how the employees will work and what they will use to streamline to the process for the holiday season.

As shoppers where complaining of the different colored shirts so much so that it was confusing them.

So Apple now has employees only wearing black t-shirts so that its less confusing, and will ditch there easy-pay portables for iPod Touches.

Personally I find this a good decision as it makes the process easier and friendlier to use.

News: Firefox 3.5.4 Fixes 11 Security Holes

October 28th, 2009

Time to update Firefox again.

As 11 security vulnerabilities (7 critical) have been patched.

firefox 3 5 4 changelog News: Firefox 3.5.4 Fixes 11 Security Holes

The issues fixed. Image credit: getfirefox.com

firefox 3 5 4 security changelog News: Firefox 3.5.4 Fixes 11 Security Holes

Changes to secuity. Image credit: getfirefox.com

Video: Buzz Report Windows 7 Vs Snow Leopard Responses

October 27th, 2009

This weeks episode features your response to the prizefight on W7 vs snow leopard, the gadget of the week and more.