Archives for December 28th, 2006

Gmail Does Magic: Makes Emails Disappear

Gmail is at it yet again and this time they are performing magic tricks that many of us have never seen first-hand...they are making your email messages disappear before your very eyes! Hey, I never said it was a positive magic trick, now did I?

December 28th, 2006
Gmail Does Magic: Makes Emails Disappear

The World’s Largest Firefox Logo: Over 400MP

I'm not sure if this is really the world's largest Firefox logo but I would have to say that it is pretty close! It weighs in at 9.66MB and stretches 20502 x 19839 pixels. I mirrored the image on FileHo because I didn't want to link to the private server that Jake sent me in the tip.

December 28th, 2006
The World’s Largest Firefox Logo: Over 400MP

Hey! Watch – Online Video Converter

You're definitely going to want an invite for this one, just to try it out! Hey! Watch is a new online video converter that's currently an invitation only beta. They've been working on this for a year, and now they're just about ready for their full launch.

December 28th, 2006
Hey! Watch – Online Video Converter

Amazon.com’s Best of 2006 List!

 We're approaching the end of 2006, and it seems like everybody is putting together their _______ of 2006 list. Amazon.com has put together their "Best of 2006" list (hmm.. I wonder what would be on the "worst of 2006" list ;)) so... here are some of the technology highlights!

December 28th, 2006
Amazon.com’s Best of 2006 List!

Gmail Mail Fetcher Finally Peaking its Head Out

It's been about 3-weeks since word about the Gmail Mail Fetcher emerged, and finally my account has the feature for me to use! In fact, several of my Gmail accounts have the feature. Ashley's account still doesn't have it, so don't be surprised if the feature isn't in your Settings quite yet.

December 28th, 2006
Gmail Mail Fetcher Finally Peaking its Head Out

Wikipedia Seeking Funds, Receives $286,800 Donation

Wikipedia, part of the Wikimedia Foundation is raising funds. They don't have any advertisements or sponsors, so they need to make their operating costs somehow! They have a site all set up with options to donate using PayPal/Credit Card, Moneybookers, Check, or Direct Deposit.

December 28th, 2006
Wikipedia Seeking Funds, Receives $286,800 Donation

Microsoft’s Giveaways Cause Quite a Stir

I can't believe what a stir Microsoft's recent giveaways have caused in the blogosphere! The big talk is about Microsoft handing out Acer Ferrari laptops (completely loaded) to bloggers in what many people are calling a bribery. These laptops come fully loaded with Vista Ultimate Edition and Office 2007 Professional, so what is so horribly wrong about that?

December 28th, 2006
Microsoft’s Giveaways Cause Quite a Stir

AllofMP3.com Responds to the $1.64 Trillion Lawsuit

The RIAA says AllofMP3.com is operating illegally and slapped a 1.64 TRILLION dollar lawsuit on them. AllofMP3.com says that they are operating legally in Russia, complying with all Russian laws. So, where does it go from here? Filed on December 21st, the RIAA is claiming that 11 million songs were pirated. At a mere $150,000 per violation, that's one heck of a lawsuit with... count them....

December 28th, 2006
AllofMP3.com Responds to the $1.64 Trillion Lawsuit

CyberNotes: How to Convert your Files for Free (PDF, DOC, etc…)

Every time you try to use a file in a program it always seems like it needs some obscure file format that you have never even heard about. Or maybe you are trying to post a video to your website but you want a file format that works well in all browsers.

December 28th, 2006
CyberNotes: How to Convert your Files for Free (PDF, DOC, etc…)