Archives for January 9th, 2007

Dell Busts Out the Liquid Cooled PC

Dell wasn't left out of the loop today because they also unveiled a few new products. One thing that really shocked me is that they are now offering a liquid-cooled PC: XPS 710 H2C and this is how it will work...

January 9th, 2007
Dell Busts Out the Liquid Cooled PC

How will Microsoft Compete with the iPhone?

When Microsoft launched the Zune it was a big deal because they ventured into areas, like wireless transferability of songs, that no other major manufacturer's have jumped into. When Apple released information regarding their iPhone earlier today it left me wondering what Microsoft's next move was going to be.

January 9th, 2007
How will Microsoft Compete with the iPhone?

Samsung Announces Cooperation with Google and Yahoo

It's turning into a big week for mobile phone devices, especially with the announcement of iPhone. But, that's not all that's going on in the land of mobile phones. Samsung has announced a cooperation with Google and Yahoo to distribute their services on mobile phones.  This comes as no surprise, with both Google and Yahoo pushing their way into the mobile market.

January 9th, 2007
Samsung Announces Cooperation with Google and Yahoo

Google Ranks #1 out of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for 2007!

Fortune has released their list of the 100 best companies to work for in 2007.  Topping the list at number one is Google.

January 9th, 2007
Google Ranks #1 out of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for 2007!

Apple’s Big Announcement: The iPhone

Big news today at Macworld. After years of anticipation, speculation, and rumors, Apple has announced the iPhone! Here are some of the features:

January 9th, 2007
Apple’s Big Announcement: The iPhone

The Vanishing Point Game – We are Decoders

If you haven't heard of The Vanishing Point Game, I'll fill ya in. It's a new viral marketing campaign that Microsoft has started, presumably to hype the launch of Windows Vista. A few weeks ago in the mail, Ryan and I received a note with a little box.  The note explained that we were now decoders and that something was hidden in the box.

January 9th, 2007
The Vanishing Point Game – We are Decoders

Google SketchUp 6 Released with Nice New Features

Google has brought another huge milestone to the table by releasing SketchUp 6, which is developed by a company that Google acquired back in April 2006. Here are the goodies that you'll find jam packed in the new release (according to the user guide):

January 9th, 2007
Google SketchUp 6 Released with Nice New Features

Yahoo! Acquires MyBlogLog (along with their statistics program too!)

Yahoo! has announced their first acquisition of 2007, MyBlogLog! Yahoo swept up MyBlogLog after only 3-4 months of release to the public.  The estimated purchase price was $10-12 million. At the beginning of December, we decided we wanted to get in on the popular community for blogger's.

January 9th, 2007
Yahoo! Acquires MyBlogLog (along with their statistics program too!)

Amazing: Add an XGL-Like Effect to Firefox Tabs with this Extension

If you are just the slightest bit familiar with Linux then I am sure that you have heard of XGL. It is what adds all of the realistic 3D effects to the windows that you drag around and the virtual desktops that you switch between.

January 9th, 2007
Amazing: Add an XGL-Like Effect to Firefox Tabs with this Extension

CyberNotes: New Apps for the New Year Challenge

We have officially plowed our way into the New Year, and it's time that we all should focus on working even more efficiently. To help us get that done Donation Coder has started the N.A.N.Y. (New Apps for the New Year) Challenge to present new applications to save you time.

January 9th, 2007
CyberNotes: New Apps for the New Year Challenge