Silicon Alley Insider drew my attention to a new project at Google designed to embed 2D Barcodes into print ads. On the surface this seems like an interesting idea and I like the 2D/QR/Semacodes. They are pretty easy to deal with as a geek and in theory can provide shortcuts for text entry for URLs, … Read more2D Barcodes – Keep it Simple, Get embedded!
This is very cool – Qik Updated tonight and you can now stream VGA quality from your N95 … while this is not the most interesting of videos, it will certainly show the quality. I streamed this over my home wifi since I only have EDGE access from the house. My only request for Qik … Read moreQIK Updated – VGA Streaming from your N95!
Why must Dial up Networking (DUN) crash my N95-3? It happens so regularly I often think twice about using DUN when on the train for my daily commute. When I used an N73 or E61 with my Nokia 770 internet tablet and subsequently the N800, I never had any issues and in fact left things … Read moreNokia – Why must DUN crash my N95?
I honestly don’t know when this activated, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the following while scanning my mail on the train today… You might recognize the mail app as Gmail which uses the Google proxy to mobilize links so this is not that huge a deal except that the google proxy is pretty … Read moreWSJ Enables Mobile Access, but Google takes it down a notch
Thanks to a tip from Andy, I just learned about a very cool new Gizmo service! Approximately 11% of US telephones, including mobile numbers and land lines from carriers such as Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc., are connected via VoIP. Working with telecom partners we are now making it possible to dial these numbers without going … Read moreGizmo5 launches Backdoor Dialing
Trojan Horse activated … ‘We believe one of the iPod [touch’s] future directions is to become the first mainstream Wi-Fi mobile platform, running all kinds of mobile applications,’ company executives said. The iPod touch led a significant amount of Apple’s iPod shipment growth during the first quarter, particularly in Japan. Though US iPod sales came … Read moreiPod touch is now a “mainstream Wi-Fi mobile platform”
Call me crazy here, but David Caruso does not seem to not have any idea what’s going on with online media (sorry but Cnet does not do embeds) and that appears to be the crux of what his company is all about. Aside from the ridiculous escalator bit in this video here’s what I’ve picked … Read more2008 Prediction – Lexicon Digital Communications will be a non-starter
Macintosh WinXP, originally uploaded by atmasphere.
Seeing some chatter on this today … DLNA has certified the Nokia N95 8GB as a Mobile Digital Media Server, an acknowledgment that taps into the genius of this multimedia computer. The extensive connectivity and cutting-edge media capabilities of the Nokia N95 8GB are ideal for enjoying content, such as music, photos or videos, wirelessly … Read moreNokia N958GB DNLA Certified
In honor of Macworld this week, I put my SIM card back in the iPhone and charged it back up and after the keynote I was excited to to update all my Apple kit and I did as soon as I got home that night. Interestingly (or not) that’s when my interest sorta fell into … Read moreA couple of days with the iPhone has me right back to the N95
As I am sure you know, I was really looking forward to an update to the AppleTV and Steve largely delivered today! The new software (available in two weeks) will bring a completely revised interface, direct downloads for purchase and rental of movies as well as purchase of TV shows and music. I love the … Read moreAppleTV Take 2
something in the air, originally uploaded by atmasphere. Like you need me to tell you there’s a Stevenote on today … T-38 minutes!
With Macworld coming this week I’ve been actively considering what’s in store for us and the one thing I’m hoping to see (almost more than an Apple MID) is an AppleTV strategy in conjunction with some updated products. Apple could, as I’ve thought for a few years now, easily own the (still fledgling) media center … Read moreWhat’s in store for AppleTV?
Not like Valleywag has ever been a keen source for Mac information. “Our sources tell us that Apple may include WiMax, the high-speed, long-range wireless broadband technology, in an ultraportable 13′ notebook computer, and possibly across the entire MacBook Pro line. Just part of the rumor mill flying in preparation for Steve Jobs’s Macworld keynote … Read moreApple Going WiMax – Doubtful
I’m clearly in the two piece camp at this stage of my mobile life. Andy talks about the Camps of One or Many today and links to another post written by Alan Reiter on the same topic. Today I use the N95 with the N800. I recognize the benefits of each as well as the … Read moreSingle or Multiple Device?
I’ve been reading a fair bit as I am sure many of you have on the desire for dataportability, (it’s my info!) the social graph and of course the BS with Scoble and Facebook … Today the news is that the DataPortability Org has signed on new members from Plaxo, Google and Facebook which is … Read moreDataPortability – Keeping in perspective for now
I was stunned to learn today that Om Malik had suffered a heart attack last week! “I had a heart attack on Dec. 28. I was able to walk into the hospital for treatment that night and have been recoveringWenn man aber nicht einer dieser Topspieler ist, ist es weitaus besser seinen Spielplan zu verfassen, … Read moreBest Wishes for a Speedy Recovery to Om Malik
Today’s firmware update for the N95 8GB includes Flash Lite 3, which as you can see in Ricky’s video enables full YouTube (desktop) playback. The widgets runtime is also included which will be a great addition on your connected handset. I was not previously into single function web apps but I can definitely see the … Read moreFull YouTube on the Nokia N95 8GB
This is such a cool patent I hope it’s real for Macworld this year. I’ve been reading about Apple’s potential products for MacWorld like most enthusiasts and the notion of an ultra portable (MID or UMPC) would be a very cool release. The market is certainly ready this time around – at least from my … Read moreApple Ultra Portable to Dock into an iMac like system?!