Xbox Live To Deliver Facebook and Twitter This Fall
At the E3 conference today, Microsoft announced that both Facebook Connect and Sign-In With Twitter will be integrated with Xbox Live this fall. The Facebook Connect let's you upload in game screenshots to your FB profile in real-time.
Google Wave
Google has just announced Google Wave, a new in-browser communication and collaboration tool. Because it records the entire sequence of a communication person by person, one amazing feature is the ability to replay the entire process. From Mashable: The features don’t stop there, either. Google Wave also supports the ability to drag ...
Google Announces More Android Phones in 2009
Although we are nearly half-way through 2009 with only a couple of Android powered devices currently on the market (HTC Magic & the T-Mobile G1) and and the the Samsung i7500 Galaxy on the way, Google just announced that 18+ new Android powered devices are on the way. From EngadgetMobile: 18 Android ...
FireFox Security Update to v3.0.8
FireFox users, If haven't updated to 3.0.8, please do so now. Firefox version 3.0.8 fixes two critical security issues that were found to exist in Firefox version 3.0.7: XSL Transformation vulnerability Arbitrary code execution through XUL element The following resources contain additional useful information about Firefox 3: Official 3.0.8 update page Firefox Support Page MozillaZine's ...
Twitter Now Has Full SMS Service for Vodafone UK Customers
Twitter just announced that Vodafone UK has signed an agreement with Twitter allowing customers to send and receive SMS updates at no additional cost. Add to this the fact that for the first few weeks, sending tweets won't even effect your bundle, receiving tweets via SMS on your mobile is ...
2009 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, CA
Apple has announced that the Worldwide Developer Conference 2009 will be in San Francisco, CA from June 8th through June 12th. Tickets to the event did sell out last year, and despite the current economic situation, there is little doubt that this year will do the same. To get the ...
Xbox Live To Deliver Facebook and Twitter This Fall
At the E3 conference today, Microsoft announced that both Facebook Connect and Sign-In With Twitter will be integrated with Xbox Live this fall. The Facebook Connect let’s you upload in game screenshots to your FB profile in real-time.
Google Wave
Google has just announced Google Wave, a new in-browser communication and collaboration tool. This flexible hybrid of email, chat instant messaging enhanced with project management software could be a massive game changer for online communications and collaboration.
Google Announces More Android Phones in 2009
Although we are nearly half-way through 2009 with only a couple of Android powered devices currently on the market (HTC Magic & the T-Mobile G1) and and the the Samsung i7500 Galaxy on the way, Google just announced that 18+ new Android powered devices are on the way.
Microsoft Loses New Zealand
The New Zealand government has been recognized for its adoption of open source. And now, it appears they are comfortable enough with their decision to move completely away from MS. The government had established a committee of senior executives from the largest IT purchasers in the public sector to conduct the negotiations.
AT&T 3G Speed Boost for iPhone Users
Current and future users of the iPhone should be very happy to hear that AT&T starting to get the 3G act together. AT&T’s 3G network currently uses a version that tops out at an approximate maximum of 3.6Mbps. The company will begin upgrading its network this year for a potential maximum of 7.2Mbps; deployment is expected to be finished in 2011.
Steve Ballmer Demos the Zune HD
Engadget got a demo of this falls release of the Zune HD, by Steve Balmer.
I cannot help but wonder if MS is going to make some serious changes to the SDK and licensing for creating applications on the Zune. Especially in light of the Zune store coming to the Xbox.
Digg Content is Licensed as Creative Commons Zero
With the much deserved backlash that Digg recently received regarding their toolbar, comes some very good news by the very popular social news/networking site. As of May 27th, 209, all Digg content is licensed to Creative Commons Zero (CC0)!
Jimmy Fallon Wins the Webby Award for Person of The Year
With a tightly integrated social network, Jimmy Fallon has done a great job bringing the internet onto his late night tv show. Now, he has picked up the 2009 Person of the Year Webby’s Award.
Apple iPhone 3G Without Contracts
Want an iPhone without having the long term contract? Well now, besides going to an AT&T location, you can go to your Apple store and get one. Keep in mind the contract free phone will set you back by $599 for the 8GB version and $699 for the 16G version.
Former AOL CEO Becomes News Corp Digital Media CEO
The former CEO of AOL, Jonathan Miller will be taking over the digital assets of News Corp, becoming their new CEO of Digital Media. This move includes MySpace. This will include Fox Interactive Media and other duties. Peter Levinsohn, the current president of Fox Interactive, will be leaving his current position but will remain at News Corp.
FireFox Security Update to v3.0.8
FireFox users, If haven’t updated to 3.0.8, please do so now. Firefox version 3.0.8 fixes two critical security issues that were found to exist in Firefox version 3.0.7
Google Layoff of 200 People
Sometimes it seems like every week, or more, there is news of another company laying off more employees. Or worse, replacing them with cheaper ones in another country. Recently, Google announced that it was letting 200 employees go.
YouTube Educational Hub Launch
Using YouTube as a vehicle to democratize learning is one of the coolest, unintended outcomes of its existence. YouTube EDU is a volunteer project sparked by a group of employees who wanted to find a better way to collect and highlight all the great educational content being uploaded to YouTube by colleges and universities.
Twitter Now Has Full SMS Service for Vodafone UK Customers
This is about time and good news for the UK, Here in the United States, and in Canada, people can send and receive tweets via SMS at no extra charge. Now the Vodafone customers of the UK do too. It’s good to see Twitter continuing to make arrangements around the world; good Twitter, good for users, good for mobile service providers.









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