15 Facts About Net Neutrality
August 20, 2010 1 Comment
Lately the Google/Verizon net neutrality sent shockwaves, and anger through the tech world.
Here is 15 facts about Net Neutrality.
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StumbleUpon Joins iPhone/Android
August 19, 2010 2 Comments
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Hurray, the social discovery service Stumbleupon now has an App for iPhone and Android users!
In a blog post today at the stumbleupon blog, shows the features you get.
The app optimizes the content for mobile viewing, meaning new discovery are fast, and easy.
The StumbleUpon app also gives you a walk-through for new users.
I love the app, and you should check it out too. Just search for it in the Android market, or the App Store.
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Office For Mac 2010 Makes It More Compatible
August 18, 2010 Leave a Comment
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It’s weird to think that Office for mac 2010′s selling feature is that it’s now compatible with the windows version. Yup, you read that right.
Part of the compatibility is the catchup of features, so its more like the Windows version. Still no access though.
Watch the video below for more info.
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Vimeo Adds HTML5 Embed Support
August 17, 2010 Leave a Comment
Vimeo believes in HTML5 and Web M. So much so, Vimeo has added HTML5 support to its embed code.
The new embed code will support flash, and html5 video streaming – depending on your browser. However mobile support is a Plus feature so most embed videos will not work (plus users have to turn it on).
I am glad that Vimeo is still pushing HTML5 out, as it’s needed as an alternative to Adobe’s flash.
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Why The Wi-Fi In Schools Debate Is Bogus
August 16, 2010 3 Comments
Recently a parent complained to their local school board because their kids would come home with “a racing heart rate, higher body temperature, and nausea”. (Read it here at the Global and Mail).
The proposed cause? The wi-fi (wireless internet) that the school has. The schools in Canada want to be completely wireless by 2025 by some reports.
But the thing is, the report does not state if the kids in question where using wi-fi devices (psp, ipod touch, etc). Because there are things on the internet that can cause those symptoms (“graphic images”).
I say the report is bogus and the parent is raising the red flag for no reason. The children could be ill because of the wi-fi but they said that the symptoms go away at school.
The real cause could be the lighting as school lights are bright, or it could be the computer screens at school. The fact that the symptoms go away on the weekend shows Wi-Fi is not the cause because their neighbours probably have Wi-Fi or satellite/bluetooth/wireless phones/etc.
New Ubuntu 10.10 Installer Previewed
August 13, 2010 Leave a Comment
Ubuntu 10.10 alpha has a new installer. Improvements have been made to make the process easier to use. The new installer is simplified, and gives more of a walkthrough of the process. Much unlike in Windows 7 or Mac OS X snow leopard.
IE9 Beta On September 15th
August 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
The hated internet explorer is getting a new beta version this september.
IE9 alpha builds so far have IE9 doing very well in Acid 3, and HTML5 beta tests.
iOS 4.0.2 (iPhone/iPod Touch), and iOS 3.2.2 (iPad) Fixes PDF Exploit Bug
August 11, 2010 Leave a Comment
Recently the on the device jailbreaking website jailbreakme.com used a PDF exploit to gain root access to your iOS device.
Apple today has fixed the hole for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users alike.
Naturally jailbroken users will not be a fan of this update as it will un-jailbreak their device.
Personally I do not jailbreak my devices – I have no need. So this security fix is much needed as I don’t want my iPod Touch hacked without my knowledge thanks to a pdf bug.
The update is very large at 380mb+ via iTunes.
Adobe Finally Adds GPU Accelerate To Flash Player Stable
August 10, 2010 Leave a Comment
It’s been years it seems that people have complained about the high CPU usage of flash on the Mac.
“Gala” has been in flash beta for some time now but with version 10.1.82.76 GPU acceleration is now active.
Hopefully this means Mac users can turn off flash block.
It’s been in Windows’ version of 10.1 since its been out.
GPU acceleration in flash has yet to come to Linux.
iPhone 4, Blackberry 9700, Nexus One “Death Grip” Proof
August 9, 2010 Leave a Comment
Attenagate is still going around. Proof of it however has been few and far between. The affected smartphones have also been not really known.
Tawkon has made a video showing increased radiation levels (poor signal) on the iPhone, Blackberry, and Nexus one.
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