blackberry review: 2008

Monday, October 13, 2008

Talkin' Mobile Internet Devices, Netbooks, WiMAX at IDF

For me, the Intel Developer Forum is a place to witness real progress, talk with tech demo lab gurus and test drive new devices and services before many of them hit the market. I learn a lot about the engineering... Read More

MacWay unveils 1.5TB SilverDrive Quattro external HD

French company MacWay has unveiled the SilverDrive Quattro 1.5TB quad interface external hard drive. The new drive offers the highest storage capacity of the SilverDrive Quattro series, and supports USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, and eSATA connections. The 7200RPM single disk drive is housed in an aluminum housing that allows for passive cooling, eliminating the need for a fan, which the company claim...

Dictionary of Computer Security Terms

Dictionary of Computer Security Terms
When browsing the Emsi Software web pages you may encounter terms that need further explanation. These terms are explained in the following short reference. All terms with hyperlinks have a more detailed article available.

Awesome F-35B Video Shows US Marines Already Have Transformers

And our national debt is how much now?

EricAlder

25 Anniversary of the First Commercial Cellphone Call Timeline

that nokia logo gives me goosebumps every time I see it

discounteggroll

Infamous vendor of �AntiVirus XP� badware sued

[quote]The software purveyor behind AntiVirus XP, a fake anti-virus package, has been sued and will ... Read More

BlackBerry certification is now a must

BlackBerry certification is now a must
Is your BES admin BlackBerry Certified? He better be!

Heterogeneous Data Access in .NET – The Introduction

Things have been fairly quiet around here since Microsoft’s Tech Ed event, so I’ve invited Mike Frost, our Product Marketing Manager for ODBC and ADO.NET technologies, to add some of his thoughts that we’ve been discussing over the past while. This is the first of a series of guest postings – Mike will be sharing his thoughts on this venue over a series of postings. If you have a chance, check out his blog as well.

So, welcome Mike!

Thanks, JB. Comments and descriptions of the advantages and benefits of developing software using Microsoft’s .NET environment are easy to find – there are websites and blogs galore that go into these details ad nauseum. Unfortunately, finding a clear, concise comparison of the different approaches to developing or modifying a .NET application to access multiple data sources has been next to impossible…until now. ^_^

This is part one of a series of posts aimed at untangling the web of options and technologies available for heterogeneous data access in .NET. Each posting I will introduce an approach and explain its benefits and drawbacks as well as its options and limitations. By the time this series is concluded, we will have a nice summary of information all in one place that will allow anyone to make an informed assessment of the right approach for any project or organization no matter how great or small. Read More

Nokia takes on Apple in music, cell phone

Nokia, the world's top mobile phone maker, launched its free music package on Thursday, issuing a challenge to Apple's dominance of the digital music market.

New BlackBerry Storm adds touchscreen

New BlackBerry Storm adds touchscreen

Research in Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry, is taking on Apple Inc. with a touch-screen phone that puts a new twist on the technology.

Friday, October 10, 2008

RIM updates their BlackBerry UI development guidelines

RIM has a new BlackBerry UI development guide up to factor in touchscreen (i.e. Storm) development. Read More

World's first auto carbon calculator

Feel guilty for every journey you make

Calculating your daily environmental impact isn’t easy. So, a former student’s designed what he claims is the world’s first automated carbon calculator.…

IDF Car Demonstrations!

Here are some of the cool things we demonstrated at IDF in San Francisco!... Read More

iPod Nano Switches Left and Right Channels With Headphone Insert

iPod touch
not iTouch.
srry just bugs me when I see or hear that. ugh.

aUdGuY

The Dark Knight Blu-ray on Preorder!!!

@deadhouseplantz: His name was Robert Paulson

tkohrs2002

DLO Portable Speakers for iPhone [Video Review]

I’ve been enjoying DLO’s Portable Speakers for iPhone since I got my hands on them a couple of months ago. (...) Read More

My personal Wi-Fi network -- on display at IDF

Last Friday, in madness of last minute preparations for IDF this week, I took a break and headed to one of the mobility labs at our Hillsboro, Ore. campus. This particular lab is one where the mobile group is showcasing... Read More

Warning! Worm.Win32.Sober.I!

Warning! Worm.Win32.Sober.I!
The latest version of the Sober worm is spreading fast. As with it's predecessors, Sober.I spreads by email attachments. The email text suggests that it is an error message from the mailserver and the undelivery report is attached.

The BlackBerry Cool 15 at the BlackBerry Developer Conference!!

The BlackBerry Cool 15 is taking place on Monday, October 20th at the BlackBerry Developers Conference. Make sure to attend or REGISTER NOW to present! Read More

Talkin' Mobile Internet Devices, Netbooks, WiMAX at IDF

Thursday, October 9, 2008

EU battery rule may zap iPhone, blow away MacBook Air

Replace this

The EU is readying a new set of directives that could spell trouble for Apple's iPhone and any other gadget that lacks an easily removable power pack.…

Review: TravelRest Pillow

Review: TravelRest Pillow
I just recently got back from a business trip to Reston, VA. Along with me I had meant to take the pillow I’m reviewing today, but for some reason it did not make it into my bag. Fortunately for me, my flight wasn’t that long. When I go to Tennessee for my holiday in the [...]

I just recently got back from a business trip to Reston, VA. Along with me I had meant to take the pillow I’m reviewing today, but for some reason it did not make it into my bag. Fortunately for me, my flight wasn’t that long. When I go to Tennessee for my holiday in the Smokies, I fully intend to make sure that the TravelRest Pillow is in my bag.

This is what the TravelRest Pillow looks like when it’s not in use. Unlike most of those horseshoe shaped pillows, the TravelRest is inflatable. When you’re not using it, the pillow rolls into a package about the size of a pair of hiking socks. … [visit site to read more]

BenQ MID Out of the Box, Into Internet Action Italian Style

BenQ MID Out of the Box, Into Internet Action Italian Style
BenQ?s MID S6 with Intel Atom processor is now available in Italy, and last week many of my friends were asking: Have you seen it? Well, yes and no. I?ve seen the BenQ before, but not the whole Italian package....

'Podestrian' risk rising for drivers, warns insurer

Beep! Beep!

Portable media players are putting a growing number of pedestrians in danger, UK insurance firm Swinton has warned.…

Help Out the Presidential Candidates with Technology

@MadColombian: Hold your food down, here's another!

johnnyabnormal

Would You Send Video Messages on Your iPhone?

With everyone wondering what Apple will reveal about the next-generation iPhone at the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, there is debate over whether the new iPhone will feature some sort of video messaging, with perhaps a video camera lens on the face of the iPhone. (...) Read More

Gizmodo BlackBerry Storm hands on

Gizmodo has another great hands on of the BlackBerry Storm. Read More

Bone chiller ice cube tray gets your kids primed for Halloween

Halloween is but a few weeks away. If you haven’t already decked the house in pumpkins, witches and … [visit site to read more]

bone chiller ice cubes.jpg

Halloween is but a few weeks away. If you haven’t already decked the house in pumpkins, witches and … [visit site to read more]

Rhinoceros file translator available for modo users

Luxology has released a .3DM file translator that will allow modo 302 users to exchange files with Rhinoceros software. Rhino files can be imported to modo and use its multi-threaded rendering engine to create walk-through or fly-by animations. Alternately, a design created using modo's organic modeling, 3D sculpting, or painting tools can be saved for final technical surfacing in Rhino, while all...

Give us more money you cheapskate

A US court ruling makes SanDisk free to charge Samsung more licence fee cash for its industry-leading four-bits-per-cell Flash technology.…

HP moving industry to 13in, 16:9 notebooks?

HP moving industry to 13in, 16:9 notebooks?
A design decision from HP could lead much of the notebook business to making small 16:9 aspect ratio displays, according to alleged tips from manufacturers. The American PC builder is purportedly set to focus much of its energy on portables with 13- to 13.9-inch LCDs in the significantly wider proportions starting from the fall, pulling much of the industry with it by making the extra-wide displa...

Berlin drivers first to trial next-gen electric Smart

'Leccy Tech Smart has shown off the latest version of its 'leccy ForTwo - dubbed the ED, for 'electric drive' - at the Paris Motor Show.…

Amazon's 'Kindle 2' spotted in the wild

Rounder, thinner, flatter

Amazon clearly isn’t about to sit back and let Sony’s latest Reader hog all the limelight. It's no surprise, then, that pictures of the online retailer’s updated Kindle have appeared online.…

Marware unveils new cases for iPod touch 2G, nano 4G

Marware unveils new cases for iPod touch 2G, nano 4G
Marware has unveiled several new iPod cases, including the Glide and Sportsuit Convertible for the Touch 2G, and the Sport Grip and Sportsuit Convertible for the Nano 4G. The Glide case is made from textured Nappa leather with a microfiber interior. A recessed pull-tab is designed to allow the iPod to be pulled out easily, and the case works with either the second-generation Touch or the original....

AMD releases revamped model number scheme for 45nm Phenoms

AMD's plan to offer Phenom X4 quad-core processors based on its Socket AM2+ interconnect in Q4 then follow them with Socket AM3 models in Q1 2009, is well known. Until now, though, we didn't know the model numbers.…

Comcast details changes for managing Web traffic

[quote]Comcast has [url=http://www.comcast.net/terms/network/]provided U.S. regulators[/url] details... Read More

IDF Car Demonstrations!

IDF Car Demonstrations!
Here are some of the cool things we demonstrated at IDF in San Francisco!...

Firefox 3.0.3

Firefox 3.0.3
As most will have seen if you have auto update on for Firefox there is a new releasse out to fix one...

BlackBerry Storm, Pearl Flip, Rogers Plans and Parties (BlackBerry Cool Podcast)

BlackBerry Storm, Pearl Flip, Rogers Plans and Parties (BlackBerry Cool Podcast)
The BlackBerry Cool podcast returns for its 40th edition! We talk BlackBerry Storm, Pearl Flip 8220 and more with Fake Ted Rogers!

a-squared Anti-Malware 4.0 available!

The most important changes: A second antivirus-scanengine, a new surf protection to block harmful websites and hundreds of detail improvements. Read More

Is iPhone 2.0 a Better Match for Google’s Android?

Is iPhone 2.0 a Better Match for Google’s Android?
When Google last year unveiled Android, its open-source mobile phone platform, I published an article titled, Android vs. iPhone: Will the Google Phone Be an iPhone Killer? (...)

Cell phone can unlock car, start engine

Cell phone can unlock car, start engine
A new Japanese mobile phone will automatically unlock the doors of its owners' cars and let drivers start their engines without using an ignition key.

New Article: The Hosts file – just one of many files?

The topic of computer security is so complex that even the most advanced users are not aware of all the possible Malware hiding places. The Hosts file is one of the lesser known possibilities. This can be especially misused for so-called Pharming attacks, a special form of Phishing. Read More

BenQ MID Out of the Box, Into Internet Action Italian Style

BenQ?s MID S6 with Intel Atom processor is now available in Italy, and last week many of my friends were asking: Have you seen it? Well, yes and no. I?ve seen the BenQ before, but not the whole Italian package.... Read More

Lotus 1.0 aids meditation with multiple timers

BravoBug Software has introduced a new meditation aid for the Mac, Lotus 1.0. The software features a three-phase timer designed specifically for meditation practices, with a choice between over a dozen built-in signal chimes, or MP3s provided by the user. Scheduling of the three timer phases can of course be adjusted, and is remembered for future sessions. Lotus requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later, a...

Solar power to the people

If your electricity bills are getting you down, then perhaps it’s time you started living off grid? And, thanks to Sharp, you’ll still be able to watch TV while cuddling up to Mother Nature.…

First Look: iStock 1.5, portfolio management

If you own stocks, or just enjoy tracking the market performance of major companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google, you may glance at a financial website or The Wall Street Journal to see the latest stock prices. Of course rising and falling prices mean little if you don�t also keep track of which stocks you�ve bought, how many shares you own, and what price you paid. To track this type of info...

News Watch: WiMAX in Baltimore; Early Reviews

News Watch: WiMAX in Baltimore; Early Reviews
Wednesday is the day?Sprint-Nextel and its XOHM unit, Intel and several partners will be in Baltimore to officially unveil the U.S.?s first 4G network based on WiMAX. Creating and deploying a tailor-made network for broadband wireless Internet access, speedy Intel-based...

5 iPhone Blogs I Recommend: Which Do You Read?

Looking for some good iPhone blogs where you can read more about your favorite mobile device? (...) Read More

U.S. Presidential Election Phishing Scams

U.S. Presidential Election Phishing Scams
I get a fair amount of email. I probably get more spam than the average person. Of course, it all goes to my Junkmail folder sight unseen, so I don't...

Monday, October 6, 2008

Backups - Higly recommended but rarely done

Emergency! Your PC doesn't react to the keyboard or mouse as expected or worse only displays a blue screen with confusing codes. What do you to do now? Throw it away? Ask your a friend who knows about these things? Pay a professional? Not nice alternatives considering that you could solve the problem on your own if you had just learned to backup! Read More

5 iPhone Blogs I Recommend: Which Do You Read?

Looking for some good iPhone blogs where you can read more about your favorite mobile device? (...) Read More

Amazon Kindle 2?

Amazon Kindle 2?
A whole bunch of photos of an alleged Amazon Kindle version 2 have appeared online at web site BoyGeniusReport. This device has been … [visit site to read more]

A whole bunch of photos of an alleged Amazon Kindle version 2 have appeared online at web site BoyGeniusReport. This device has been … [visit site to read more]

Windows XP gets another six months

Windows XP gets another six months
[quote]Microsoft has stepped up its effort to promote its Vista operating system, but Windows XP jus...

First Look at HP HDX 16 Almost Breaks It

A 16:9 screen. Want. I am so tired of 16:10 screens, it's not even funny.

hammertime1994

a-squared News: Flux spreads wider - a-squared Free and a-squared Personal version 1.5 released

Flux is the name of a new pest spreading covertly through the internet. Flux is a trojan that is making the life of most anti malware vendors much harder. - a² Free and a² Personal version 1.5 released with new features like Auto-Update. Read More

Amazon Kindle 2?

A whole bunch of photos of an alleged Amazon Kindle version 2 have appeared online at web site BoyGeniusReport. This device has been … [visit site to read more]

Vendors Work to Fix Bug that Could Crash the Internet

OK- that is total FUD. It reminds me of when my kids' computer has issues and he tells me that he "thinks he broke the Internet", or when one site... Read More

BlackBerry Storm 9530 Slide Blowout!

Mores BlackBerry Storm 9530 slides have leaked on the Internet, displaying what texting using the haptic touchscreen will look like. Read More

Innovation Community Can Help Bring Hope and Opportunity, Says Intel Chairman Craig Barrett

Innovation Community Can Help Bring Hope and Opportunity, Says Intel Chairman Craig Barrett
Today, I was talking with CNBC reporter Jim Goldman, who called Intel Chairman Craig Barrett the Johnny Appleseed of Technology, describing Dr. Barrett?s travel record and devotion to helping governments grow from the benefits of technology....

Saturday, October 4, 2008

$1 Headphone Adapter for iPhone

I’ve just reviewed the iMetal Isolation Headset for iPhone, a pair of iPhone earphones I enjoyed. But good sound quality and iPhone-compatibility come at a price. (...) Read More

The argument for LTE reeks of desperation

The argument for LTE reeks of desperation
The most recent attempt at ‘drive by kneecapping’ is from Gartner. The ‘analysis’ by Phil Redman of Gartner, is so thoroughly devoid of reality, it leaves me uncertain where to begin to debunk it. Since Gartner’s entire argument hinges on...

Slow Motion Tank Shot Shows How Its Destructive Power Works

@thefutureisnow: gonna try this again since my last one got messed up. I would like to see some depleted uranium rounds.

thefutureisnow

a-squared Knowledgebase: Removing Malware with a-squared HiJackFree 2.0

a-squared Knowledgebase: Removing Malware with a-squared HiJackFree 2.0
This tutorial uses a number of examples to explain how a Malware specialist would go about manually examining a computer for Malware infection.

National Insecurity

National Insecurity
"National Security" has been burned indelibly into the vocabulary of average Americans ever since 9/11. Of course, prior to 9/11 we had enemies- even enemies who attacked us. We knew...

New article: Anonymous in the Internet?

This guest article by Frank Richter (www.security-dome.eu German) deals with questions such as "Is it possible to navigate the Internet anonymously?" and "What anonymization methods can be used to leave fewer traces without endangering my own security?". Read More

Panasonic punts 'Freesat inside' HD TV duo

Bringing HD to the masses

As the masses slowly catch on to the free satellite TV message, Panasonic has begun expanding its range of HD TVs with integrated Freesat tuners, by unveiling two further models.…

Infamous vendor of �AntiVirus XP� badware sued

[quote]The software purveyor behind AntiVirus XP, a fake anti-virus package, has been sued and will ... Read More

Is Apple killing competition in its App Store?

Apple's iron-fisted control of the iPhone is starting to draw protests from some software developers who wonder if the company’s policy will end up squelching competition.

Slow Motion Tank Shot Shows How Its Destructive Power Works

@tegronin:
So much for my Nintendo-based weapons system...

(tears sheet off of the board)

strider_mt2k

Thursday, October 2, 2008

T-Mobile uncaps data plan for Google phone

In advance of the new Google phone, T-Mobile USA has changed the wording of the user agreement for its wireless data network and no longer claims the right to slow surfing to a crawl once a subscriber goes over a monthly usage limit.

Innovation Community Can Help Bring Hope and Opportunity, Says Intel Chairman Craig Barrett

BlackBerry Storm Update: Verizon dummy models appear, Telus and Bell in bidding war

BlackBerry Storm 9530 dummy units have appeared in Verizon Wireless stores, while Telus and Bell still battle over exclusivity in Canada. Read More

U.S. Presidential Election Phishing Scams

I get a fair amount of email. I probably get more spam than the average person. Of course, it all goes to my Junkmail folder sight unseen, so I don't... Read More

MS intros Gears of War 2 Zune

Another Zune tie-up

As Xbox 360 gamers patiently await next month’s release of one of the biggest videogame sequels since Halo 3, Microsoft’s begun adding to the launch hype by unveiling a Gears of War 2 Zune.…

a-squared Anti-Malware 2.0 released!

Many improvements have been made to a-squared Anti-Malware 2.0, making your PC even safer and also making the program much more convenient to use. Read More

Asus adds HDD to Atom-based old-style Eee

Ha! It's the Eee 900HA

Asus' mix'n'match approach to Eee PC specifications and model numbers continues unabated. A version of the Celeron M-based 900, this time with an Atom processor and a hard drive, has popped up on Amazon.com.…

GClue releases Plasma and iKoto for iPhone

GClue releases Plasma and iKoto for iPhone
GClue has released two new apps for the iPhone, iKoto and Plasma. iKoto is an application that lets users play a virtual Koto (Japanese Harp), an instrument traditional to Japan that produces oriental tones. The app also features recording functions and a demonstration that plays the song "Rokudan no shirabe" while visually vibrating each string so the user can follow along....

BlackBerry Developer Conference Blowout! Panels, Money, Devices, BlackBerry Cool 15?

BlackBerry Cool is heading to the BlackBerry Developer Conference this October. Come to the BlackBerry Cool 15! Read More

Hands On: Sony's New PRS-700 Touchscreen Reader

When you guys do a review of this reader (or any other reader for that matter), I'd really love to see how it renders some math in pdf files. (Or maybe they simply can't at all) Being in the business of physics I have alot of math and physics texts in the form of pdfs that I would love to have on me all the time.

PhysicsMan

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Griffin expands case collection for new iPods

Griffin Technology has announced the expansion of its case collection for the iPod touch 2G and iPod nano 4G. The new offerings include the Elan Form, FlexScreen, Reflect, and iClear. The Elan Form is available for both new devices and features a shell of leather bonded to polycarbonate. A screen protector is included, and EasyDock design elements allow the iPod to dock without removing the case....

BlackBerry Bold to reach Japan by early 2009

Japan will get the BlackBerry Bold by early 2009, says RIM COO Donald Morrison. Read More

Innovation Community Can Help Bring Hope and Opportunity, Says Intel Chairman Craig Barrett

Today, I was talking with CNBC reporter Jim Goldman, who called Intel Chairman Craig Barrett the Johnny Appleseed of Technology, describing Dr. Barrett?s travel record and devotion to helping governments grow from the benefits of technology.... Read More

Apple and Adobe Vulnerabilities

Apple and Adobe Vulnerabilities
I know that many people tend to think of Microsoft as being monopolistic. There is one area where, contrary to what opponents might have you believe, Microsoft does not have...

Glitch Drops Google Stock Price $200 in Four Minutes, Wiping Out $62 Billion

It's just pretend money lost in virtual-reality.

They can do all the stock manipulating they want, but the market will always re-adjust back to reality - or something near it anwyay.

EricAlder

Shocking News: Dudes Like the Internet More Than Ladies

ironic how the computer he's clutching isn't connected to the internet . . . .

tarzan69

Citigroup, Goldman Sachs conflict on Apple stock

New analysis of Apple's difficult financial situation has yielded two significantly different views. Richard Gardner of Citigroup has cut his price target for Apple stock by more than $100, down to $170 from $287. Blame is laid on a 3 percent decline in industry computer sales, and a 12 percent drop in music revenue throughout 2008. Apple's guidance, normally thought by analysts to be too conse...

Would You Send Video Messages on Your iPhone?

Dealzmodo: 64GB Corsair Flash Drive For $180

mmmmmm Big!

VideoVampire

a-squared News: a-squared Free/Personal Update - NEW: Tracking Cookie Detection

a-squared News: a-squared Free/Personal Update - NEW: Tracking Cookie Detection
With the latest update, the a-squared scanner now detects Tracking Cookies. Cookies are small information files which can be stored on your local computer by your browser at the request of websites you have visited.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Next Gen Infotainment at IDF

Next Gen Infotainment at IDF
Many of you are undoubtedly aware of the Intel Developer Forum (IDF), which is taking place this week in San Francisco. Embedded technologies are taking center stage this IDF, and In-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems are a part of this show....

Special offer on BitZipper - save 30%!

Exclusively for a-squared and Mamutu users we have negotiated a discount of 30% for BitZipper. Read More

BlackBerry Bold to reach Japan by early 2009

BlackBerry Bold to reach Japan by early 2009
Japan will get the BlackBerry Bold by early 2009, says RIM COO Donald Morrison.

BlackBerry Bold coming to Best Buy October 26th for $679

BlackBerry Bold coming to Best Buy October 26th for $679
The BlackBerry Bold will be in the United States by October 26th via Best Buy. Look for an AT&T release to come a few weeks before that date.

Secret of the Lost Cavern takes players to prehistory

Secret of the Lost Cavern takes players to prehistory
Coladia has released the demo version of Secret of the Lost Cavern, a prehistoric and historically accurate Paleolithic era (15,000 B.C.) first-person game for the Mac. The game follows a young hunter, traveling with companions, and fighting for survival. The game features pristine photo-realistic graphics and environments including rivers, troglodyte caves, and green valleys, taking players throu...

Norway Forgets Who They're Dealing With, Demands Apple Open Up FairPlay DRM (Again)

Apple will most likely pull out of Norway. People got along with MP3 players before the iPod, they can live without iTunes now.

The only side that's losing anything is Apple, as they will lose the market share in an entire country.

Shook-Yang

RIM Investors Conference Call (Live Blog)

RIM Investors Conference Call (Live Blog)
That’s right, I may be stuck in Montreal, but that won’t stop me from live blogging the heck out of RIM’s Investor Conference Call!!! You can listen along here and read their financial numbers here. (...)Read the rest of RIM Investors Conference Call (Live Blog) (1,841 words) Filed under News | Permalink | 2 comments | Add to Del.icio.us or Digg

Join us with the SSWUG founder, Stephen Wynkoop ...

Join us tomorrow at a on-line webinar discussing how to Improve .NET Application Performance & Reliability. Stephen and I will be giving a break down on our perspectives on how to build in performance, reliability and security for all of your .NET applications. Check out the promo below....

Join Stephen Wynkoop, SSWUG Co-founder and Microsoft MVP, to learn how you can improve the performance, reliability and security of your .NET applications. Whether your .NET applications are built using C# or VB.NET, it is highly likely that they rely on a relational database such as SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 or Sybase.

Learn about the benefits of using ADO.NET providers that are 100% managed; the only option if you want to leverage the full power of the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR). The CLR provides numerous capabilities that help ensure that 100% managed code performs well, scales effectively and is highly reliable and secure.

This webinar will discuss how the DataDirect Connect for ADO.NET providers allow full leverage of the .NET Framework for applications that rely on SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase. This is critical since the ADO.NET providers that Oracle, IBM and Sybase are not 100% managed.

Webcast Details...

Date:
Tuesday, November 13
1:00pm ET

Speakers:
Stephen Wynkoop, Microsoft SQL Server MVP

Jonathan Bruce, DataDirect Program Manager

Intel ships first dual-core Atom processor

Intel ships first dual-core Atom processor
[quote]The single life for Atom is over--or at least one version. Intel said it has begun shipments ...

SCCs, MIDs to achieve laptop-matching sales by 2013

Explosive growth forecast

Computer buyers will together acquire some 10m Small, Cheap Computers and handheld net browsers this year, but five years from now the total will have rocketed to 200m.…

Monday, September 29, 2008

ADO.NET Entity Framework goes RTM

RTM is a big mile stone for any product - especially a predict first release of final bits *and* you are available, by default in the platform. So I tip my hat to everyone in building 35 for what must be a very gratifying day.
It's been quite a journey since Microsoft flew us up to Seattle for a three day immersion in their road map.

We were delighted to be able to participate in today's announcements too. I'll leave it to John Goodson, to sum it up:

""DataDirect Technologies is delighted to see the ADO.NET Entity Framework RTM," said John Goodson, vice president and general manager of DataDirect Technologies. "We are firmly committed to the ADO.NET Entity Framework and look forward to offering Oracle connectivity in the near future."

I expect to able to talk alot more about the ADO.NET Entity Framework and Connect for ADO.NET on this blog, very soon. Read More

GeForce Release 178.13 WHQL

[quote] * WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6-series, 7-series, 8-series, 9-series, and 200-seri... Read More

Kenbushi 7.5 media jukebox adds language support

Lava Software has the latest version of its media jukebox software, Kenbushi 7.5, which now supports multiple languages including Dutch, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese. The application allows users to organize large libraries and automatically chooses the bundled VLC player or Quicktime to play files. Kenbushi loads English or non-English file paths from the playlists onto MP3 players, phone...

Umbrella Gives the Finger to Google's Satellites, Rain

sorry to say this but it won't work, the satellites can't see through the raining cloud.

derek168

Apple hit with sharp stock drop following warnings

The worth of Apple stock has fallen significantly, over $20 as of press time, following warnings from two different analysts. Mike Abramsky of RBC Capital has downgraded Apple's rating from "Outperform" to "Sector Perform," with a new stock target of just $140, compared to an earlier value of $200. His FY08 EPS estimate has slid from $5.28 to $5.26, and in FY09, the prediction is now for $5.75 i...

Consumer adoption still slow

Film rental firm Blockbuster has said that consumers will be slow at swapping their DVD libraries over to Blu-ray.…

Mixing Personal and Business Email

Should you send personal emails on your corporate or business email account? What about handling business using your personal email account? Well, there isn't really a cut-and-dry, yes-or-no answer to... Read More

Intel ships first dual-core Atom processor

[quote]The single life for Atom is over--or at least one version. Intel said it has begun shipments ... Read More

Umbrella Gives the Finger to Google's Satellites, Rain

sorry to say this but it won't work, the satellites can't see through the raining cloud.

derek168

Blockbuster: DVD to Blu-ray shift slower than VHS to DVD

Consumer adoption still slow

Film rental firm Blockbuster has said that consumers will be slow at swapping their DVD libraries over to Blu-ray.…

Google Chrome inspires new 'Stainless' browser

Mesa Dynamics has released a beta version of Stainless, a browser for Mac OS X inspired by Google Chrome. The application features multi-process browsing, allowing each tab to run tasks separately. When a site is visited that contains content that is typically slow to load, the other tabs can still run unhampered. In the event of a page crash, the browser itself remains responsive and other pages ...

The ultimate mobile phone?

Does everything... and makes calls

Mobile phones let us surf the web, send emails and, of course, make calls. But a spoof video shows how your talker could wash the dishes and inflate bicycle tires - even jump start your heart.…

Rootkits - A New Malware Trend

Yet another new term has been recently circulating in the media: Rootkits. What sounds to non-experts like something you would buy in a gardening shop, has in fact nothing to do with agriculture. Read More

The 2009 GM Collection Event at Texas Motor Speedway

This week I had the opportunity to spend a day at the Texas Motor Speedway test driving GM’s 2009 lineup. There were so many gorgeous and impressive vehicles present, I would be hard pressed to say which was my favorite; but of course I had one… … [visit site to read more]

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Bell running small business makeover contest (BlackBerry Bytes)

Bell is giving away $33,000 to the small business that needs it the most. BlackBerry Cool, anyone? Read More

My personal Wi-Fi network -- on display at IDF

Ryanair dial into mid-air mobile calls

Flight firm to launch in-plane mobile calls

Ryanair is just weeks away from letting its passengers make in-flight calls using mobile phones.…

Plazmic 4.6 CDK unofficially available online (BlackBerry Bytes)

Plazmic 4.6 CDK unofficially available online (BlackBerry Bytes)
The Plazmic 4.6 CDK can now be found on the Internet, paving the way for BlackBerry Bold themes. You didn't hear that from us, ok?

Meizu iPhone clone to ship in December?

Meizu's frequently delayed M8 touchscreen phone should finally have a release date, Taiwans' Geek IT Stores claims today. The device is now purportedly set to ship at the start of December and will initially be available only to China-area buyers with an Indian release later. It should also carry a single 8GB trim level and is described as selling between $384 and $469, though whether this invol...

Emsi Software presents Mamutu 1.5

New version of the Behavior Blocker uses the Intelligence of the masses Read More

Sunday, September 28, 2008

VLC media player 0.9.2

[quote]VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (... Read More

Apple Patent Filing Hints at Distance-Based Bluetooth Pairing

Would somebody PLEASE tell Mr. Jobs to get a new wardrobe for crying out loud!

...and maybe shave! What's that two day growth thing about anyway? You are a man in mid-life, you have wrinkles... we all know this.

Dinotech

Microsoft on IE8--speed not top priority

Microsoft on IE8--speed not top priority
[quote]The user interface was Microsoft's top priority when building its latest version of Internet ...

Start of semester weeks at Emsisoft - save 75%!

Start of semester weeks at Emsisoft - save 75%!
Especially for students, teachers and educational institutions: a-squared Anti-Malware for only $10!

The .NET Framework catches a case of openness

The .NET Framework has developed with uncharacteristic malaise; likely diagnosis: it has come down with a surprising and puzzling case of openness.

Scot Guthrie, provides some of the fine print:

“We’ll begin by offering the source code (with source file comments included) for the .NET Base Class Libraries (System, System.IO, System.Collections, System.Configuration, System.Threading, System.Net, System.Security, System.Runtime, System.Text, etc), ASP.NET (System.Web), Windows Forms (System.Windows.Forms), ADO.NET (System.Data), XML (System.Xml), and WPF (System.Windows). We’ll then be adding more libraries in the months ahead (including WCF, Workflow, and LINQ). The source code will be released under the Microsoft Reference License (MS-RL).”

As yet, not one opinion appears to be dominating as to what this might mean. Some of my favorite examples include Fake Steve is already scoffing at the move, while assuring us all that Apple will never stoop to this. Robert Scoble is characteristically derisive in his analysis. Others believe this move is a tacit acknowledgment of Microsoft’s failure to capture the imagination of a broader developer community. Others don’t see it affecting them much, while at the extreme, the howls of delight from competing development platforms and paradigms is almost deafening…

What this means for the likes of Novell’s effort towards delivering Mono, nor has anyone commented on how this might affect newly invigorated Novell/Microsoft marriage of convenience.

Before I offer an interpretation of what this means first let me re-iterate my context:

This blog serves a number of perspectives, base on my experiences from the open source, Java community and now the .NET work development platforms – great care is taken to avoid spouting or worse still regurgitating cool aid and of bile from other sources.

Exposing the internals of the .NET Framework is I believe the tip of the ice berg. Think back to early attempts by the Java platform to adopt a more open stance and move away from the ivory tower and provide more inclusive processes for the Java community at large. I think it is safe to say that we can and should expect to see additional baby steps from Microsoft on this score. Moves such as this often have halo-affect, which spurs innovation, discussion and ingenuity that is difficult to predict but is over-all beneficial to the adoption of any platform.

An important distinction here is that Microsoft is make strides toward an more open and inclusive process. I think it’s unlikely we will ever see the equivalent of the JCP for .NET, but my hope it we will see the emergence of a community framework that will facilitate contributions and motivate people to bleed back their ideas into the platform. It is actually an implicit good develop for Java too: a move such as this may be dismissed, but I am sure there are those in the Java community who will give in to their curiosity and peal back the covers on the .NET internals …

Driving while distracted can be deadly

It’s suspected, but not known for sure yet, that that the engineer of a Los Angeles Metrolink commuter train may have been text messaging when the train ran a stop signal, crashing into an oncoming freight engine.

DataDirect acquires Xcalia

DataDirect acquires Xcalia
dotNet Connections is delighted to announce that Xcalia has joined DataDirect Technologies family, significantly broadening our already broad data access offerings. More details here...

A Sneak Peek at the New TiVo User Interface

who would choose to see MORE ads?

Khamel

Simplifi features iPod dock, USB hub, flash reader

Griffin Technology today announced Simplifi, a desktop device that combines functions of an iPod/iPhone dock, USB hub, and media card reader. iPods can be docked, charged, and synced with the Simplifi, and two additional USB 2.0 ports are available for other devices. Various digital media cards are supported, including Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, SDHC, xD, and CompactFlash....

Solenoid Steel Band Makes Me Want to Go to Brazil and Dance

@crazy0000: Awesome idea. I'd buy.

cpthook

Friday, September 26, 2008

China Launch Success Hits Web Hours Before Actual Blast-Off

@HulkSmashNow:
Sore loser. LOL

munford

Cell phone can unlock car, start engine

A new Japanese mobile phone will automatically unlock the doors of its owners' cars and let drivers start their engines without using an ignition key. Read More

Researcher Releases Exploit for SCADA Networks

Researcher Releases Exploit for SCADA Networks
What is SCADA you ask? That is a very good question to start with in order to understand why you might care if the SCADA networks are exploited. SCADA is...

Getting to the Core -- Intel's new flagship client brand

Getting to the Core -- Intel's new flagship client brand
Nehalem. A small town along a river by the same name in Oregon, and also code-name for Intel?s next generation microarchitecture. Today Intel announced that upcoming products based on this new architecture will officially be called Intel® Core™ processors....

XM25 Carbine Kills Bad Guys Behind Walls, Beyond Hills, Below Trenches

@Chromeo: I loved that series LOL, but I couldn't place that name till I read your comment, thanks Chorme :)

Hand_O_Death

Cell phone can unlock car, start engine

Cell phone can unlock car, start engine
A new Japanese mobile phone will automatically unlock the doors of its owners' cars and let drivers start their engines without using an ignition key.

Exploits for current Windows security flaws

The first exploits have been seen for the security flaws in Windows for which warnings were issued last week. These flaws could allow attackers to take complete control of a computer. Read More

Warning! Worm.Win32.Zafi.D!

Warning! Worm.Win32.Zafi.D!
The 4. variant of the Zafi worm is spreading since yesterday. Worm.Win32.Zafi.D has a size of 11,745 bytes and is packed with FSG. It spreads via email as a christmas greeting and also via file sharing networks. In addition to the spreading mechanism Worm.Win32.Zafi.D installs a Backdoor on the computer which enables remote administration of the machine.

Getting to the Core -- Intel's new flagship client brand

Nehalem. A small town along a river by the same name in Oregon, and also code-name for Intel?s next generation microarchitecture. Today Intel announced that upcoming products based on this new architecture will officially be called Intel® Core™ processors.... Read More

Samsung Instinct firmware update available

Word is spreading that Sprint finally made the long awaited firmware update for the Samsung Instinct available … [visit site to read more]

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Word is spreading that Sprint finally made the long awaited firmware update for the Samsung Instinct available … [visit site to read more]

Freeware: a-squared Free 2.0 released!

Four new scan types, analysis of packed archive files, new quarantine, scan whitelist for folders and malware names, completely new user interface and a better performance and no user registration required any longer. Read More

Phone carriers reprise Gustav plans for Ike

With Hurricane Ike bearing down on the Texas Gulf Coast, telecommunications providers are getting a quick opportunity to reprise the preparedness plans they activated last week to cope with Hurricane Gustav. Read More

Vista Really Isn't This Crappy

@unkpku is think that new comments are like iPhone 3G pre 2....: It's not in English.

Mark Wilson

Online Communication Challenged No More!

Lets face it, unless you have the time to really follow the technology space closely, its likely you have been left behind on at least one of the more recent online communication tools. Keeping up on texting to IM to... Read More

MyNetDiary + iPhone = weight loss made easier

Who doesn’t have a spare 10 pounds of weight that they’d like to lose? I’m committed to dropping 10 extra pounds by November 15 and all that I was lacking was a tool to help track the loss. In the past I’d used pencil and paper to track weight. Each morning I’d step on the [...]

mynetdiary iphone.jpg

Who doesn’t have a spare 10 pounds of weight that they’d like to lose? I’m committed to dropping 10 extra pounds by November 15 and all that I was lacking was a tool to help track the loss.

In the past I’d used pencil and paper to track weight. Each morning I’d step on the scale and view the results of my previous day. That method worked well - except it was all “after the fact” monitoring. There was no way for me to plan my daily meals plus exercise. I’m a big believer that the secret to weight loss is exercise more and eat less. Thankfully I found what may be the ideal weight loss tool for me - MyNetDiary.com.

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Backups - Higly recommended but rarely done

RingtoneFeeder Plus offers ringtone archive access

RingtoneFeeder has announced that it will now offer access to its iPhone ringtone archive. The new service requires an existing annual subscription, and carries an activation fee of $10, which grants full access to all ringtones released by the company. Subscribers receive four ringtones every week: one vocal and one instrumental, plus alternates for each that include an embedded ringing sound....

Beware iPhone Users

Beware iPhone Users
Apple fanatics have maintained that Apple's operating systems and applications are simply more secure than Microsoft's. Others (myself included) have held the theory that the software is not necessarily more...

T-Mobile uncaps data plan for Google phone

T-Mobile G1: Full Details of the HTC Dream Android Phone

Looks like a great PDA, maybe even a good laptop replacement but a fairly awful phone. Interface looks a LOT like Linux's XFCE on the desktop. This is not the iPhone killer.

ninjabob7

a-squared News: Flux spreads wider - a-squared Free and a-squared Personal version 1.5 released

Google: The Satan Phone cometh

T-Mobile G1 is go

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 to have IM folder (BlackBerry Bytes)

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 to have IM folder (BlackBerry Bytes)
The Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 will debut with a folder dedicated to IM applications.

VLC media player 0.9.2

[quote]VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (... Read More

Fingers On: Pervy Japanese 'Boob Engineer's' Breast-Fondling App For iPhone

I would love to see a female opinion on this.

Sanjo

Getting to the Core -- Intel's new flagship client brand

Apple and Adobe Vulnerabilities

Early response positive to iPhone bug patch

Apple Inc. updated the software that runs its iPhones on Friday in hopes of decreasing dropped calls, improving battery life and cutting the time it takes to synchronize the device with a computer. Read More

a-squared Knowledgebase: Removing Malware with a-squared HiJackFree 2.0

This tutorial uses a number of examples to explain how a Malware specialist would go about manually examining a computer for Malware infection. Read More

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Apple extends iPhone NDA, rejects Gmail app

Apple is looking to keep developers quiet on the subject of App Store rejections, according to claims. Reports say that Apple is now adding more labeling to rejection letters, appending them with the clause that "the information contained in this message is under non-disclosure." While discussion of details in iPhone development is generally restricted, numerous developers have complained public...

Why Android Is Bad For Business

@bandit:
Tell me, are all the Blackberry apps under a single repository? Are applications touted as a feature and promoted as a means to nicely enhance the user experience? Are all the functions of the OS enjoyed by first-party developers available to third parties as well?

If you've answered "no" or "kinda" to any of these questions, then your analogy is weak at best.

DisposableInterloper

New Article: What is Riskware?

New Article: What is Riskware?
Many a-squared users find so-called Riskware on their computer when scanning for Malware. Those who are not familiar with the many special terms and meanings of the computer world may trip over this somewhat and place software in quarantine that is probably not damaging and which was intentionally installed. With this article from the a-squared knowledge base we would like to provide a more detailed explanation of exactly what Riskware is.

New: a-squared Emergency USB Stick (1 GB)

New: a-squared Emergency USB Stick (1 GB)
Plug in and scan the PC for Malware - without installation

AMD slashes prices of Phenom X3 CPUs

AMD slashes prices of Phenom X3 CPUs
[quote]AMD has cut the prices of the triple-core Phenom X3 CPUs - the second price cut in two weeks....

Protecting Your Web Mail Account

Protecting Your Web Mail Account
In the wake of Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin's Yahoo email account being compromised by hackers last week, Yahoo's VP of Mail, John Kremer, wrote a brief article highlighting...

5 Ways to Save Money & Shop Smarter With Your iPhone

Shopping isn’t what it used to be for iPhone owners. (...) Read More

Queen of England Buying the World's Largest Wind Turbine

@tenio: Wow, that's a lot of batteries we're going to need. Crank up the Lead and Acid plants!

Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->

DAAB Links for 3/17/2008

DAAB Links for 3/17/2008
Scott Densmore posted on how to get Enterprise Libraries installed and functional with Visual Studio 2008. For those you already using the DataDirect Data Access Application Blocks this gives you all the tools, plus the continued benefits that I've blogged about before in the latest Visual Studio IDE.

http://blogs.msdn.com/scottdensmore/archive/2008/03/13/how-to-get-enterprise-library-3-1-working-in-vs-2008.aspx

Critical security flaw in WMF

Critical security flaw in WMF
Because of an error in the display module for WMF images, embedded harmful code can be executed. Even viewing the preview of a WMF camouflaged as a JPG image can install a backdoor on your PC. The a-squared scanner detects these manipulated files as Exploit.Win32.WMF.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Canadian Retailer Uses Honesty and Anti-US Sentiment To Sell HDTVs

A 150 ft. tall, 1440p plasma couldn't even make Bullsh... I mean, Obama look good.

Diskoboy

"Clean Coal" No Longer Oxymoron at New Power Plant

ok, slave driver, i like it. from what i have seen it looks very promising. however, the 50 yr timetable on the drilling development seems kinda of late, i do however have a suggestion......

the new yellowstone energy project!!!!!
bet you can get you some 350c rock there, and not have to go too deep either. (and we own the land already)
i like the footprint aspect of it, and seeing how land is a finite commodity it makes sense, also, anywhere there are abandoned oilfields there is also evidence of hot rock at some time. so some of your preliminary testing could be half done. just need to hog the existing holes out to 7" and go from there.

godwhacker

Phone carriers reprise Gustav plans for Ike

Phone carriers reprise Gustav plans for Ike
With Hurricane Ike bearing down on the Texas Gulf Coast, telecommunications providers are getting a quick opportunity to reprise the preparedness plans they activated last week to cope with Hurricane Gustav.

GearDeal: iGo Auto Power Adapter w/5 Tips - $4.99 shipped

Buy.com has this iGo power adapter on sale for $4.99 which inclusdes the A00 (Motorola), A01 (Nokia), A03 (Samsung), A10 (Motorola) and A44 (LG). Click on through to the next page for a complete list of specific models that work with each tip. This is an unusually good deal because there is no shipping and [...]

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"Clean Coal" No Longer Oxymoron at New Power Plant

ok, slave driver, i like it. from what i have seen it looks very promising. however, the 50 yr timetable on the drilling development seems kinda of late, i do however have a suggestion......

godwhacker

Monday, October 13, 2008

Friday, October 10, 2008

Feel guilty for every journey you make

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Replace this

Beep! Beep!

Give us more money you cheapskate

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Rounder, thinner, flatter

Solar power to the people

Monday, October 6, 2008

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Bringing HD to the masses

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Another Zune tie-up

Ha! It's the Eee 900HA

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Explosive growth forecast

Monday, September 29, 2008

Consumer adoption still slow

Consumer adoption still slow

Does everything... and makes calls

Flight firm to launch in-plane mobile calls

Sunday, September 28, 2008