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- 2012 Olympics: Give Us Webcams On the Wall
- The organizers of the Olympics really blew it this time. Not showing the unbelievable comeback of Michael Phelps in the 100-meter butterfly race, which he won by one-hundredth of a second, is evidence of cowardice. And a total lack of commercial savvy, in the digital age. Can...
- Blog posts 2008-08-22
- Arc Wireless Freedom Blade
- As cell phones become the "everything gadget" for more people, companies have begun to cash in on the need for great reception at all times. Wilson Electronics and Wi-Ex have introduced some of our favorite products, and even Sprint Nextel offers an option of its own. A less successful product,...
- Product reviews 2008-08-21
- 2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
- Photo gallery:2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand TouringAfter spending a week with the top-of-the-line 2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring, we found much that we liked; however, we also found almost every positive thing we had to say about the SUV came with a caveat. Inside, the CX-9's leather seats and ambient lighting...
- Product reviews 2008-08-21
- PLX Kiwi
- Among the many new devices promising to boost fuel economy during these times of high gas prices, the PLX Kiwi tries to improve the driver rather than the car. The PLX Kiwi is a training device that monitors driving habits and assigns the driver a rating based on how "green"...
- Product reviews 2008-08-18
- Fashion Dash (exe)
- Step into the fashionable shoes of Coco, a young woman with dreams of creating a new fashion empire one custom fit at a time. Set in a series of exclusive retail shops, Fashion Dash will challenge you with a steady stream of customers willing to pay big bucks for perfectly...
- Software downloads 2008-08-18
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
- Photo gallery:2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMGMercedes-Benz's smallest U.S. sedan, the C-class, continues to impress us, this time with the sport-tuned 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG version. We previously reviewed the C300, and found that its updated electronics put to shame the tech in more expensive models from Mercedes-Benz. With the AMG version...
- Product reviews 2008-08-15
- Snap2Face (Windows Mobile) (CAB)
- Have a Motorola Q, Samsung Blackjack, HTC Touch, AT&T Tilt, T-Mobile Dash or any other Window Mobile powered Pocket PC or Smartphone? If so, Snap2Face is for you. Snap2Face is a native client for the Windows Mobile platform. Snap2Face allows fast and easy access to Facebook when you are on-the-go....
- Software downloads 2008-08-15
- Garmin Nuvi 500
- There are many uses for GPS beyond in-car navigation. After all, there are times you could use some route guidance no matter what mode of transportation. Yet, you don't see too many multiuse GPS on the market, and we're beginning to see why. A while back we took a look...
- Product reviews 2008-08-14
- I/O Ninja (exe)
- I/O Ninja is a GUI front-end for performing and monitoring arbitrary I/O operations. Imagine a terminal emulation program, like HyperTerminal or a telnet client. Allow it to send and receive arbitrary binary data in HEX or TEXT form. Pour in ultimate I/O flexibility, allowing it to work with any underlying...
- Software downloads 2008-08-11
- 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
- Photo gallery:2008 GMC Yukon HybridThe 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid is either the first guilt-free full-size SUV or an example of unrestrained excess. The Yukon is big, with three rows of seating and a cliff-like front-end. And it uses one of the bigger engines available in the Yukon line, a 6-liter...
- Product reviews 2008-08-08
- Sony XPLOD CDX-GT920U-- in-dash car stereo
- Easy on the eyes, the Sony Xplod CDX-GT920U sits close to the top of Sony's line of single DIN head units. The GT920U proves to be much more than just a pretty face, as it's packed with input options, including a rear USB input and a menu system that makes...
- Product reviews 2008-08-07
- It's official: my broadband nightmare is over
- Beginning today, I proclaim an international day of celebration. Over the course of 31 days, I've been without broadband. It hasn't been without whinging about it at every given opportunity of course. If it wasn't for the close proximity to my university campus and a very...
- Blog posts 2008-08-01
- Serena Software's dash to SaaS
- Serena Software's dash to SaaSMove by Serena very encouragingOne thing that strikes me is that software vendors feel they have to create a SaaS replacement version of their on premise software. SaaS versions do not have to be replacements - they can be complementary or limited functionality offerings. This way...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-31
- 2009 Nissan Murano SL
- Photo gallery:2009 Nissan MuranoSUV once meant large, truck-like gas-guzzlers that, despite never being taken off-road, seemed better suited to the actual jungle than the urban jungle. Enter the Nissan Murano. Ignoring the SUV's truck roots, Nissan created a vehicle that cast off all rugged pretenses and brought style to the...
- Product reviews 2008-07-30
- HP Photosmart A636
- The $150 HP Photosmart A636 is a slight upgrade to last year's A626, with a few minor software differences. The A636 retains the same body shape and design but adds additional photo customization and editing capabilities. We didn't notice any significant change in print speed since the A626, but we...
- Product reviews 2008-07-30
- News to know: Microsoft Midori; Sub $600 PCs; Dell; Neosploit; SOA
- Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: More tech details emerge on Microsoft's 'Midori' What if Apple had conducted the 'Mojave Experiment'? Tom Steinert-Threlkeld: Microsoft, In Search Of Itself Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: The 'Mojave Experiment' - Just an exercise in guided clicking or does it...
- Blog posts 2008-07-30
- Serena Software's dash to SaaS
- Serena Software's private equity backers have given its new management team just a few short years to make a success of its SaaS strategy, which is being funded from the vendor's legacy software revenues. by Phil Wainewright
- Blog posts 2008-07-29
- Passports worth £2.5 million stolen in van hijack
- Passports worth £2.5 million stolen in van hijackInside Jobwhat a coincidence: the driver happened to stop for a paper and candy bar right at the spot where a couple of thieves saw an opportunity to take a van with a couple of cardboard boxes in them. ;)RE: Passports worth £2.5...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-29
- Alien Super Games (exe)
- Alien commander - fight and destroy aliens, collect weapons and upgrade. Alien attacks - move your ship and fire aliens. Alien dash - you are in the city and you need to get to the other side of the street. Alien clones - shoot the bad guys. This version is...
- Software downloads 2008-07-23
- Google to protect user identities, but not employees'
- Google to protect user identities, but not employees'viacom may want to reign their lawyers inThere is a high potential for Viacom to piss off its customers. Sooner or later one of these DCMA/Copyright lawsuits will go too far and cause a decline in business for the rights holder that...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-16
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