Google SketchUp (free) SUD
Google has swooped in and bought another company for their innovative product. Typical to their modus operandi the product has been re-branded and made free. While there is still a commercial version like Google Earth, the free version allows you to create 3D models and export them to Google Earth or other formats.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
BetaNews | Microsoft Sends Windows Live to College
BetaNews | Microsoft Sends Windows Live to College
Microsoft is playing friendly to universities and colleges by offering free hosted email for their students. Google is also offering the same type of program. These companies and others realize the potential of getting into the culture of college students. If their brand and products are accepted as standard during their college years, they will expect the same standard when they arrive in the workplace where these companies really make their money.
Microsoft is playing friendly to universities and colleges by offering free hosted email for their students. Google is also offering the same type of program. These companies and others realize the potential of getting into the culture of college students. If their brand and products are accepted as standard during their college years, they will expect the same standard when they arrive in the workplace where these companies really make their money.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
BetaNews | NBC Joins Affiliates for Online Video
BetaNews | NBC Joins Affiliates for Online Video
As posted last week there will be more and more of these networks realizing the demand for online video content. I wonder just how long it will take for all of this to be implemented so that the average consumer can take advantage of this.
As posted last week there will be more and more of these networks realizing the demand for online video content. I wonder just how long it will take for all of this to be implemented so that the average consumer can take advantage of this.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
BetaNews | HD DVD Players, Discs Make Debut
BetaNews | HD DVD Players, Discs Make Debut
Today marks the day that brings the next media format war to the American consumer. Way back when the VCR came out there were two formats: VHS and Betamax. If you don't know what Betamax is, then it's obvious who won that format war. Everyone knows what a DVD is, but the next generation format war is between HD-DVD versus Blu-ray. Who will win? Only time and the American consumer will tell.
Today marks the day that brings the next media format war to the American consumer. Way back when the VCR came out there were two formats: VHS and Betamax. If you don't know what Betamax is, then it's obvious who won that format war. Everyone knows what a DVD is, but the next generation format war is between HD-DVD versus Blu-ray. Who will win? Only time and the American consumer will tell.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
BetaNews | Windows Defender Beta 2 Refreshed
BetaNews | Windows Defender Beta 2 Refreshed
If you're running Windows XP there's definitely a few things you should have:
- Automatic Updates
- Windows Firewall turned on
- Up to date Antivirus (check out Avast)
- Antispyware software
Microsoft has their own antispyware software called Windows Defender. While it is still in beta development (not officially supported), the software works to keep spyware and adware off of your system.
If you're running Windows XP there's definitely a few things you should have:
- Automatic Updates
- Windows Firewall turned on
- Up to date Antivirus (check out Avast)
- Antispyware software
Microsoft has their own antispyware software called Windows Defender. While it is still in beta development (not officially supported), the software works to keep spyware and adware off of your system.
Welcome to Google Calendar
Welcome to Google Calendar
Google has officially launched it's beta of CL2, a calendar web application fully integrated with Gmail with the ability for SMS alerts and sharing. Additional features including importing from iCal, Outlook, and XML. If you do not have a Gmail account you can request one from Gmail if you have a SMS-enabled cell phone or you can request one from me.
Note: The service is currently giving me the message: Calendar is unavailable right now, please try again in a few moments.
Google has officially launched it's beta of CL2, a calendar web application fully integrated with Gmail with the ability for SMS alerts and sharing. Additional features including importing from iCal, Outlook, and XML. If you do not have a Gmail account you can request one from Gmail if you have a SMS-enabled cell phone or you can request one from me.
Note: The service is currently giving me the message: Calendar is unavailable right now, please try again in a few moments.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
BetaNews | Windows 98, Me Support to End in July
BetaNews | Windows 98, Me Support to End in July
Mark your calendars for July 11; this will be the day when official support from Microsoft will end for Windows 98 and Millennium. Of course if you still use this operating system it will continue to work, but there will be no more security updates available. I would recommend looking into purchasing a new PC from Dell (from $299) or Apple (from $599) rather than trying to upgrade your current computer. Chances are your system will not run Windows XP sufficiently to even feel like an upgrade.
Mark your calendars for July 11; this will be the day when official support from Microsoft will end for Windows 98 and Millennium. Of course if you still use this operating system it will continue to work, but there will be no more security updates available. I would recommend looking into purchasing a new PC from Dell (from $299) or Apple (from $599) rather than trying to upgrade your current computer. Chances are your system will not run Windows XP sufficiently to even feel like an upgrade.
BetaNews | IE Flaws Focus of April Patch Tuesday
BetaNews | IE Flaws Focus of April Patch Tuesday
New updates came out last night for Windows XP (and all of its flavors). The main change you will see is the way that ActiveX components are handled (i.e. Flash animations, Java, etc.). They will still work, but you may have to click once on the Java or Flash animation to activate it, and then you can you interact with it. Most websites will be re-written to accommodate this change. This change is a result of the Microsoft vs. Eolas patent issue.
New updates came out last night for Windows XP (and all of its flavors). The main change you will see is the way that ActiveX components are handled (i.e. Flash animations, Java, etc.). They will still work, but you may have to click once on the Java or Flash animation to activate it, and then you can you interact with it. Most websites will be re-written to accommodate this change. This change is a result of the Microsoft vs. Eolas patent issue.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
BetaNews | ABC Takes Prime Time Shows Online
BetaNews | ABC Takes Prime Time Shows Online
It seems that ABC is taking its shows online for free as part of a two-month trial in May. While some of ABC's shows are already available in digital format though the iTunes Music Store for $1.99 an episode, ABC is looking to an alternative outlet for their TV content. These Flash-formatted TV shows will still include the commercials where the iTMS does not. Interestingly some officials at ABC were upset when iTunes Music Store first made some of their shows available. Perhaps this is their way of taking back what is theirs. Also of note is that Steve Jobs the largest shareholder at Disney which owns ABC with Disney's recent purchase of Pixar Studios.
It seems that ABC is taking its shows online for free as part of a two-month trial in May. While some of ABC's shows are already available in digital format though the iTunes Music Store for $1.99 an episode, ABC is looking to an alternative outlet for their TV content. These Flash-formatted TV shows will still include the commercials where the iTMS does not. Interestingly some officials at ABC were upset when iTunes Music Store first made some of their shows available. Perhaps this is their way of taking back what is theirs. Also of note is that Steve Jobs the largest shareholder at Disney which owns ABC with Disney's recent purchase of Pixar Studios.
Monday, April 03, 2006
BetaNews | America Online Changes Name to AOL
BetaNews | America Online Changes Name to AOL
It's not like we didn't see that coming. AOL should be much more friendlier a name for those outside of the US.
It kind of reminds me of the time when Radio Shack changed their name from TandyCorp to Radio Shack.
It's not like we didn't see that coming. AOL should be much more friendlier a name for those outside of the US.
It kind of reminds me of the time when Radio Shack changed their name from TandyCorp to Radio Shack.
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