Then get on over to MobileFly where you can purchase a SIM-Unlocked GSM version for the incredibly outrageous price of $729.99 – saving 10 bucks!! As much as I want one, there is no way I am paying this much for a smartphone – at least not at this time. Perhaps in the future there … Read moreIf you abolutely, positively can’t wait for the GSM Treo 600
“It’s a bubble. Social networks have been around for a long time,” he says. “Friendster is feeding off the hype. People get excited about joining a network and use it for a couple of months but once they get to know people they’ll use other communication like email or IM.” He likens it to fads … Read moreWhy the Friendster bubble ‘has peaked – will pop’
In a presentation further explaining Sony’s Transformation 60 restructuring plan, Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi today showed one of Sony’s first concept models for the PSP, its upcoming handheld game system. While the model isn’t intended to represent the final product, it does show Sony’s design ideas moving in some interesting directions. [1UP] You … Read moreSony PSP Concept revealed…
update: Ernie the Attorney weighs in with a good summary. [PVRblog]
Joy of joys for mail.app users who filter their mail: Mail Enhancer changes the unread mail figure in the dock to include all your mailboxes, and not just the in-box. Does other stuff too. Free. Ace. [Ben Hammersley’s Dangerous Precedent] This rocks. If not just for the total unread count…
Just caught this article on USA Today on Kick Ball leagues… The World Adult Kickball Association is forming in NYC…though that page does not look like it has been updated in a while.
The chip that powers the Macintosh will soon be in Microsoft’s gaming console. That’s good news for IBM and a bad sign for Intel. [Wired News] Certainly no shortage of news on this one…though the most interesting tidbit I picked up is that it may be the first move by Microsoft in enabling Windows on … Read moreXbox to Switch to PowerPC
Until now, antispam developers and their products have played defense only. But now, one activist wants spam filters to automatically launch attacks against suspected spammers’ sites to shut them down. [Wired News]
Palm OS drivers for SanDisk SDIO Wi-Fi due in December [infoSync] If you have a wi-filess device and with an SDIO slot, you’re in luck! This should work with the Treo, Tungsten and Zires…
Via MacMinute…MTV Networks is preparing to launch a music download service with plans to go up against Apple Computer Inc.’s iTunes and other competitors, said MTV chief Tom Freston on Monday. “There’s no doubt it’s a strong brand, with a strong profile of viewers,” said Phil Leigh, senior analyst at Inside Digital Media, about MTV’s … Read moreMTV eyes digital music store by early 2004
On Monday, the San Diego-based music software company sent an e-mail to its customers letting them know that, despite the arrival of Apple Computer’s iTunes for Windows, customers can still use its jukebox program to connect to Apple’s iPod. However, the message warns them that if they install iTunes, Musicmatch’s connection to the iPod will … Read moreMusicmatch tries to stay plugged into iPod
Fortunately my host offers webmail access to email, which is a great way to get to your mail when away from your computer. It is also a great way to be able to send when your company turns off Port 25. ;( Squirrelmail, which is the software I have access to, refreshes on a nice … Read moreThe importance of Webmail
And it was running on AT&T…
Today is my last day of Grand Jury service… four Weeks, three hours per day finally over. I’ve learned some interesting things in the time and I thought I’d share: If you’re a moron, don’t visit NYC and expect to find fame and fortune with a fortune teller Shopping can be hazardous (that includes Payless … Read moreFinal Day of Jury Duty…
Amazon.com is enlisting the help of Bruce Springsteen, Michael J. Fox and R.E.M. to promote its entertainment products over the holiday shopping season, the company said on Sunday. [New York Times: Business] FYI – Unlike the Apple iTunes Store, which lists celebrity choices of music (ala a Mix Tape) the Amazon selection is straight from … Read moreAmazon Promotions to Use Celebrities
A new cellphone technology would allow text messages to be sent in handwritten form. [New York Times: Technology] This is actually just one of many new inventions people are working on to extend the cell phone…
A new class of device that transmits music, photo and video files from the computer to home entertainment systems may play an important role as digital music and home networks really take off. [Wired News] Quick overview on some home media sharing options… leading with the SliMP3, one I have and will continue to recommend.
Just received an email from Handspring which announced that Cingular service available in my area. Checking the site I saw that for some foolish reason they are not offering an unlimited data plan. You can only pay more (24.99) to get get 10 MB/month. On the same page, you can see that Sprint is clearly … Read moreCIngular an official Treo 600 Carrier, but….
Sitepoint on what a wiki is…[courtesy of Meerkat: An Open Wire Service]
Today as I am sure you know is the NYC Marathon and my sister is running for the first time! So far she is kicking some serious ass – maintaining an average Pace Per Mile of 8:25 and looking at an estimated finish of 3:40:42. You can look up any runner you know is going … Read moreNY Marathon