Technology

Google Custom search blog hacked:

2007-08-07T10:13:00.001-07:00

Google Custom search blog hacked?

Google custom search is the new product from Google. It helps webmaster to create their own custom search engine to search only the sites they want.

The Google is combined with Ad-sense, which means make money while keeping users on your site for longer time by the use of custom search engine.

Facebook to compete with eBay:

2007-08-07T09:29:00.000-07:00

Facebook to compete with eBay:

Facebook application called Garage Sale has been announced by splash tonight.

Garage Sale is the new application where the users can sell things directly to others via their Facebook profile. There will be a commission of 5% on sales by buy.com. Some arguments that closed network is better way to sell items because people view the listing know you and trust you and they feel they will be satisfied with the product.

With Garage sale sellers wont have large buyers only their friends can view the sale listing. In eBay, a quick search and they can buy an item. Buyers will only buy from a friend if they happen to catch site of an item in a friends new feed that they were already looking for that product.

EA dropping online support for older games:

2007-08-06T09:12:00.001-07:00

EA dropping online support for older games:

EA will discontinue online old sports games, including 2006 games from September 1. PS2, Xbox 360, PSP and other PC games will be affected.

Games losing online support:

Arena Football (Ps2, Xbox )
FIFA soccer 2006 (Xbox 360, PC, PSP,PS2)
Fight night round 3 (PSP, Xbox)
Madden NFl o6 (Xbox 360, PC, PS2, PSP, Xbox)
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the imperfects (PS2, Xbox)
MVP 07 NCAA baseball (PS2, Xbox)
NASCAR 06 Total Team Control (PS2, Xbox)
NBA live 06 ( Xbox 360, PC, PS2, PSP, Xbox)
NCAA Football 05 (Xbox)
NCAA Football 06 (PS2, Xbox)
NCAA March Madness 06 (PS2, Xbox)
NFL Head Coach (PC, Xbox, PS2)
NHL 06 (PC, Xbox, PS2)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 (Xbox 360, Xbox)

EA Will also discontinue older racing games from November 1.

Lenovo plans to sell ultra cheap computers:

2007-08-06T07:57:00.000-07:00

Lenovo plans to sell ultra cheap computers:

Lenovo is planning to sell cheap computers as low as $199 in China's rural market. The low cost PC includes keyboard, mouse and operation system. They wont provide a monitor so the buyers should plug-in their television to set as a monitor. Dell was the first company to sell low cost computers ranging from $223-$515. Lenovo's low cost computer is cheaper comparing to Dell's offer.

To fight piracy in China, Microsoft has recently dropped their prices for many versions of Windows Vista. Since Linux performs better than Windows on low end hardware, Lenovo or Dell may Linux as an operating system.

Ad-Supported phone from google with free subscription?

2007-08-06T07:00:00.001-07:00

Ad-Supported phone from Google with free subscription?

Some months back, there were some rumors that Google is working with Samsung to design a Google-phone. The Google said no to any such developments. Now there is another rumor that Google has designed a working prototype of a mobile hand set which would drag Google services and Google search to the mobile community.

Google phone is supposed to be available in a year.It is also believed that Google is also offering free subscription by placing ads in the phone, web browser and other application.

Apple Patents i-poroduct anti theft:

2007-08-04T10:37:00.000-07:00

Apple Patents i-product anti theft:

Apple has filed a patent for an anti-theft feature which could make stolen i-products useless or thief's can use those i-products as paper weight.

The patent describes technology which only allows ipod or portable mac to draw power from a nominated power adapter. This technology will detect the devise if they are connected to unauthorized recharging mechanism. When unauthorized charging is detected, the devise will refuse to recharge. From this thief's are unable to charge to use it.

This would result in the reduction of the crimes against the lawful owners of such devices.

Any one need a pownce Invites:

2007-08-04T10:26:00.000-07:00

Any one need a pownce Invites:

I have 10 pownce invites. I dont know what to do with it. So if you guys want a Pownce invite request through comments. I may still get more pownce invites.

Cancelation of Facebook Advertising:

2007-08-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

Cancellation of Facebook Advertising:

Facebook advertisers has canceled their advertising due to their display of adds next to dubious content.

Facebook advertisement has been withdrew by the first Direct, Halifax, Vodafone, AA, Virgin Media, and Prudential after it was disclosed that their advertisements had been displayed on the facebook page of the BNP (British National Party).

Vodofone's UK rival orange had their adds on the facebook page of the Aryan Satan Worshiping. The only question is whether this is the thin end of the wedge.

Facebook and other social networking sites should find out a way to provide a filtered delivery of the advertising soon, or else the advertisers will take their business somewhere else.

Acer india launches an ultra portable TravelMate 6291 notebook:

2007-08-02T09:32:00.000-07:00

Acer India launches an ultra portable TravelMate 6291 notebook:

Ultra portable Acer TravelMate 6291 notebook has been launched by Acer India, with latest Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor T5500(2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/667 MHz FSB) with Vista business, supported by Intel 64 architecture, Mobile Intel 945 GM Express Chipset and Intel wireless Wi-Fi link 4965AGN network solution for better performance and excellent speed. It has better graphics and has a large storage capacity with a 160GB HDD.

The notebook has 1GB RAM which can be upgraded to 4GB RAM. It has a TFT LCD display and a battery life unto 5 hours.

The notebook has a Vista certified logo, and offers the latest technology like Gigabit LAN and Anti-shock protection.

Nokia's new metallic slider 6500 slide:

2007-08-02T09:03:00.000-07:00

Nokia's new metallic slider 6500 slide:

The new Nokia 6500 slide has a little common with the Nokia 6500 classic. The handset is loaded with nice features and sleek metallic looks.

Features:

Camera: 3.2 Megapixels with auto focus, video and flash.
Display:2.2-inches 16M colours TFT.
Network:UMTS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900.
Weight:It weighs 125 g
External Memory:Micro SD
Internal Memory:20 MB
Battery:Li-Lon, it has a standby time 310 hr and talk time 6hr.
Price:~US$370
Others:Bluetooth 2.0, 3G, FM radio with RDS, Micro USB, TV-out.

Google cell phones in the works:

2007-08-02T08:15:00.000-07:00

Google cell phones in the works:

Google has approached wireless operators and handset makers from US and Europe for advertisements on cell.

The company has invested hundreds of millions of dollars on its new cell phone project. They count more on wireless operators to undertake handset customized for Google.

The operators include T-Mobile USA, Verizon wireless and AT&T. T-Mobile is the furthest along in considering.

A prototype handset has also been developed by Google.

Neowin has leaked, performance and compatibility pack for vista:

2007-08-02T07:58:00.000-07:00

Neowin has leaked, performance and compatibility pack for vista:

It is awfully slow, transferring large files under windows vista compared to other operating systems. Performance and compatibility pack has been leaked by Neowin for both 32-bit and 64-bit version of vista with will solve the issue along with several others.

This patch is not released from Microsoft. Its not sure Microsoft has officially decided to update this via Windows update system or if they have decided to hold it until the release of Vista SP1.

Nero 7 Premium Reloaded:

2007-08-01T09:24:00.000-07:00

Nero 7 Premium Reloaded:

Nero 7 reloaded is the ultimate PC and home entertainment solution. It has 20 applications, which is recommended for Windows Vista

Some applications of Nero 7 premium are:-

Nero mobile: Media center for mobile devices

It transfers your mobile or other portable devices into feature-rich mobile entertainment devices. Watch videos, view photos and listen to music and enjoy all your digital media files wherever u go.

Nero Sipps:Free VoIp telephony

It supports telephony, chat, instant messaging and it also offers the option of video calls.Nero Sipps has user friendly design and it is perfect for computer novices and experts alike.

Nero Burning Rom: CD and DVD burning

It helps you in burning digital data, music and video files on CD and DVD in the highest professional standards. Nero burning is the powerful burning engine in history, having maximized efficiency and speed to let you burn professional quality CDs and DVDs.

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Psp Video 9

2007-08-01T08:01:00.000-07:00

Psp Video 9:

Psp video 9 is a video converter and management application. It can convert PC video files like mpeg, avi into psp video files, you can also manage or copy this files between your PC and PSP.

When psp 9 is connected with videora, it forms the first PSP casting solution which allows you to download, copy and convert video to your Psp, automatically using Bit torrent and RSS technology.

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